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TRUE LOVE: AN INTIMATE DINNER FOR VALENTINE’S DAY

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A sumptuous, sensual, sugar-free menu for Valentine’s Day shows true love…the kind expressed by Robert Browning when he wrote, “Grow old along with me, the best has yet to be…” For love that lasts for a lifetime, keep the romance, but reduce the carbs. Grilled Artichokes with Mustard Dressing*Pan Seared Wild Salmon with Rhubarb Ginger ChutneyMixed Greens with Glazed Pecans and Cranberry DressingHominy “Risotto”*Tiramisu MousseChocolate Dipped Strawberries*Chilled Champagne and Café Mocha Recipes in bold are from Carb Wars; Sugar is the New Fat

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Menus for New Year’s Celebrations

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NEW YEAR’S EVE BUFFET: With a low-carb feast like this one, your actions will match your words when you raise a glass and toast “to your health!” Hot Brie with Almonds and Candied Kumquats Macadamia and Coconut Crusted Shrimp with Sweet and Spicy Sauce Platter of Cold Sliced Roast Beef, Turkey, and Ham with Mustard, Horseradish, and Cranberry Sauce Sliced Tomatoes, Dill Pickles, and Assorted Olives Pumpkin Tamales Waldorf Salad Basket of Mixed Flour Bread, Tortillas, and Parmesan Sesame Crackers Raspberry Trifle Champagne and an…

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How to Overcome Sweet Holiday Temptations

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A big thank you to Connie Bennett for hosting a panel discussion titled How to Overcome Sweet Holiday Temptation: 4 Low-Carb Experts Weight In, yesterday on her blogtalk radio show. Thank you also to Jimmy Moore who organized the panel, which included Jimmy, Laura Dolson, Christin Sherburn, and me. Connie plans to post the tips gleaned from the discussion on her site. You can listen to the show by going to: www.blogtalkradio.com/feeds/stopsugarshock.

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Holiday Indulgence Without January Remorse?

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Abundant, rich, delectable, holiday food doesn’t have to be fattening. There’s a whole new take on what constitutes healthful eating revealed by several best-selling new books, including Good Calories, Bad Calories, by Gary Taubes. According to Taubes, you can’t get fat without carbohydrates, but you can enjoy all your seasonal favorites, such as pumpkin and mincemeat pie, fruitcake, cranberry sauce, candy, breads, cookies, and even delicious stand-ins for mashed potatoes and candied sweet potatoes. Read the sumptuous menus below to see how rich, satisfying, festive,…

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