Low carb recipes and insights plus some of the 236 exclusive recipes contained in Judy Barnes Baker‘s book “Nourished” and some from “Carb Wars” are shared here. Our dietary choices play a major role in our modern plagues, in other words—IT’S ALL ABOUT THE FOOD—but don’t worry, you will not find even a hint of deprivation or austerity here! Once you discover the secret, you will find that the very best food for weight management, longevity, the treatment and prevention of disease, and over-all health and happiness is also the most sumptuous, satisfying, and indulgent way of eating the world has to offer. You are invited to the feast. Learn more about the low carb lifestyle, get the latest research and discover new recipes on this blog.
SOMETIMES A TURKEY IS A TURKEY
Sometimes a recipe works the first time; more often it takes many tries to get it right. I had high hopes for the turkey I roasted for Thanksgiving. I did some research, wrote ...
SNOW FOR CHRISTMAS!
A HEALTHFUL SOFT DRINK AND FLU ADVICE
Dr. Eades mentioned in his blog a few days ago that he and his wife use the soda water button on pop dispensers for a sugar-free, carbonated drink at restaurants. He even included ...
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
“What moistens the lip and what brightens the eye! What calls back the past, like the rich pumpkin pie.” —John Greenleaf Whittier, The Pumpkin, 1844 "A thankful heart is not only the greatest ...
VANILLA
DRAWING OF VANILLA FROM THE FLORENTINE CODEXl (1580) AND DESCRIPTION IN THE NAHUATL LANGUAGE (WIKIPEDIA). VANILLA FLOWER, IMAGE FROM WIKIPEDIA “Plain vanilla” is a very misleading description of the world’s most popular flavor. Most ...
NEW SUGAR-FREE ICE CREAM!
Here’s Something You’ve Got To See!!
Check out this picture from the Eli cooks blog: http://elicooks.wordpress.com/2008/10/09/bacon-really-does-make-everything-better/#comment-92. Why didn't I think of that? An apple pie with a lattice top made of bacon! Now, if only he'll try it with ...
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Additional Cruise Information
Here's some additional info about the cruise from our coordinator, Becky Gandy:
"This cruise is INCLUSIVE — including taxes, port charges, and fuel surcharge. The ONLY thing not covered is alcohol, gambling, special excursions, ...
"This cruise is INCLUSIVE — including taxes, port charges, and fuel surcharge. The ONLY thing not covered is alcohol, gambling, special excursions, ...
DISCOUNT PRICES ON LOW CARB CRUISE TO MEXICO!
MYSTIC PIZZA
Variations of this ingenious pizza recipe have been circulating online in the low-carb community. I can’t pinpoint its creator, but I suspect it may be progeny from Jamie Van Eaton’s accidental recipe called ...
WHAT’S YOUR OMNIVORE SCORE?
“The Omnivore’s Hundred” was posted on the British blog Very Good Taste by Andrew Wheeler back in August. It is an interactive meme for bloggers. He lists 100 things that he thinks every ...
BROWNED BUTTER SAUCE
Here’s the yummy sauce for the gnudi recipe from the last post. This is a very easy and versatile sauce that could be used on vegetables, eggs, or Dreamfields pasta. Browned Butter Sauce ...
GNUDI: PASTA THAT MAKES ITSELF
CELEBRATING “FAT,” A NEW BOOK BY JENNIFER MCLAGAN
CINNAMON WARNING: UPDATE
BLOG FODDER: Fat Saves the World and Other News
I've collected quite a bit of blog fodder over the summer. Here's a start at catching up. FAT SAVES THE WORLD A dairy nutrition expert from Australia claims to have found a way ...
COME ALONG ON A LOW CARB CRUISE TO MEXICO!
SUMMER ADVENTURES: Alaska, Canada, and Home Again
(#8 in a series that started on July 22nd at: http://carbwars.blogspot.com/2008/07/summer-adventures-southern-california.html ) We took the float plane back to King Salmon and then flew to Yakutat, our last stop in Alaska before crossing ...
“Good Calories, Bad Calories” due out in paperback!
Gary Taubes’s book, Good Calories, Bad Calories, was an expose of how far the medical establishment has drifted from science-based advice on nutrition. The paperback version is due to be released on Sept ...
SUMMER ADVENTURES: Alaska’s Volcanoes and Another Voracious Predator
Half of the active volcanoes in the world are located in Alaska. We traveled over 26 miles of gravel roads and through three rivers from Brooks Camp to reach this eerie moonscape of ...
SUMMER ADVENTURES: Evidence of a Prehistoric Lifestyle
SUMMER ADVENTURES: Brooks Camp and Bears, Bears, Bears
Part 5 (This series started with the July 22 post.) A little background: Brooks Camp, in the Katmai National Park, boasts the largest concentration of brown bears in the world. Kodiak Island is ...
SUMMER ADVENTURES: Our First Close Encounter with a Bear and Very Expensive Pizza
