power balls – boost your energy
Our grandson is now five weeks old and what a cutie-pie he is! My daughter is nursing and spoke to me about lactation cookies. Um, what? I had never heard of such a thing although admittedly it has been 29 years since I last had a baby (hehe!). While we were out one day at…
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best homemade tomato soup you’ll ever make!
Up until a couple of days ago, we were enjoying above normal temperatures. When the mercury dips below freezing, I crave soups and stews. What I don’t crave is the effort and time involved to make these. I recently posted a curry dish ready in 30 minutes. This made me think about making a simple…
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lemon chia seed pudding
So, looking for a new breakfast dish? Don’t be put off by the title; lemon chia seed pudding is delicious to enjoy first thing in the morning. It’s light, fresh, and tangy with creaminess from the coconut milk and chia seed. Yes, you can also serve as a dessert or afternoon snack. In addition, this…
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tofu curry (in a hurry!)
Well, hello 2021! After indulging throughout the holidays, I was gagging for an Asian-inspired dish. Oh, and I might add kinda fed up with meat (for the time being)! I always have curry pastes on hand for when the mood hits. They’re so versatile and add just a bit of drama to those who are…
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baked avocado – deconstructed!
I don’t think there’s an avocado recipe out that I have not tried; just take a look at these dishes on my food blog! Seven years ago I posted my first ever baked avocado with egg, tomato, and bacon. It was scrumptious, except eating from the avocado shell was a bit awkward.
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lemon squares
Finally! A keto dessert I actually enjoy! Over the past few weeks, I have experimented with keto desserts that have produced less than stellar results. Sometimes I would end up chucking the dessert into the garbage. What a waste I would say to myself or complain to Mr. S about the failure.
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cloud bread (keto friendly)
Cloud bread has been around for years, so it’s not something new. However, if you’re on a keto regiment, anything that’s ‘close’ to something bread-like is a huge welcome! Cloud Bread is high in protein and extremely low in carbs, making it the perfect sandwich bread for those on a low carb, gluten-free, or…
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eggplant lasagna – keto deliciousness!
When the mercury dips and the days become shorter, my body craves comfort food. Lasagna is one of my favourites, however, being on a keto diet means no pasta! But alas, not all is lost. Eggplant lasagna to the rescue! Using eggplant slices in place of noodles adds another depth of flavour. What’s more, I…
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easy to make keto buns
Last month I posted cheesy garlic bread. It was satisfying, very scrumptious but I wanted to venture out and make a keto bread substitute. Mr. S and I enjoy eating good artisanal bread and one of the hardest things to do while on a keto diet is to eliminate it! There’s a lovely bakery nearby…
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keto meat pie
My earliest memory of a meat pie takes me back to the 70s when my mom would make her annual tourtière for Christmas eve dinner. It is a tradition I carry on to this day. Oddly, though, I never make it any other time of the year. This keto meat pie reminds me of the…
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cheesy garlic bread – keto friendly!
Keto has been around since the 1920s. While most people today start the ketogenic diet to lose weight or otherwise improve their health, the eating strategy originated as a treatment for epilepsy. Twenty days ago Mr. S and I embarked on this new way of eating. It was Mr. S’s work colleague/friend said he’s been…
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bacon and gruyère egg bites – breakfast on the go!
Eleven days ago our daughter, Laura, became a missus. It was an intimate affair and not at all what was initially planned. Having said that, there’s something even more special when surrounded by immediate family. The morning of the wedding, Laura came to our room to get her makeup done. She had stopped to pick…
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fried zucchini rounds with yogurt dip
Fresh, local, zucchini is in abundance this time of the year. Janine, my friend, and neighbour asked if I would like some zucchini from her garden. Of course, I said yes! Mr. S and I love zucchini and I’ve served it many, many ways. The afternoon Janine brought over her freshly harvested zucchini, I knew…
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