Keto Diet

It seems like the new craze, “ Keto diet “ is working for people who want to loose weight. I work at a small store and see lots of the same people on an every day basis. A few mentioned, that they started this Keto diet and at times, they tell me they have had a hard time with it. At the beginning wanting to eat the wrong things but stuck with their journey on the Keto diet. After hearing their successes of loosing 8, 41 to 89 lbs. I’m like wow there really is something to this diet. My boss started this diet and when I asked her about it, she gave me a sheet of all the foods they can eat. Seems helpful enough but how do you know all the carbs you take in? Well look at a the nutritional facts label on packages to check on carbs and sugar. Keeping carbs at 20 g a day can be tricky.
You are needing to fuel your body with foods that burn the fat not the sugars you consume. Makes since.  I really don’t have a sweet tooth this could work. So first shopping before getting serious about this diet I went to the Nature groceriers and bought Erythritol and Coconut powder.
I’ve read more. How do you start? A good question. Very slowly don’t change your whole diet over night or you will get the Keto flu! Keto flu? What’s that?
The Keto flu is caused by your body’s transition from burning sugar to burning fat for most of its energy needs. Switching from a high-carb diet to a very low-carb diet lowers insulin levels in your body. However losing a lot of water and sodium is responsible for many of the unpleasant symptoms of Keto flu.

Crock Pot Chili

Chili

1 9.8 oz pkg Bear Creek "Darn Good" Chili Mix 
7 cups boiling water (start up in crock pot)
Cook 1/2 lb. hamburger & 1/2 lb. Italian sausage when done put in crockpot
When almost done add 1 can diced tomatoes
2 cans kidney beans drained and 1can pinto beans drained

Use your Crock Pot!

Use your crockpot in the winter. Nothing is more enjoyable than a hot stew and a fresh loaf a bread to come in from the cold or to treat the children after school. 

I usually like to make Beef Stew, Chili, Broccoli Cheese, creamy potato or Clam Chowder. 

Recipes are easy to search for online. 

New word: Expletive meaning An Oath or a swear word! a word or phrase used to fill out a sentence or a line of verse without adding to the sense. 

"she let out an expletive and slammed the phone down"

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!!!
Here wishing you all Beautiful Moments, Treasured Memories, and all the blessings a heart to know. For 2016 Make it Count!
Here's to Welcoming a New Year of adventures!
I'm starting it by making homemade Cinnamon Rolls!

CINNA-BUNS

 One cup a lukewarm milk 2  large eggs at room temperature 1/3 cup of unsalted butter cut up 4 1/2 cups of King Arthur unbleached all-purpose flour 13 force teaspoon of salt 1/2 cup of granulated sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons of instant yeast or active dry yeast

 Filling 1/3 cup of unsalted butter softened 1 cup of brown sugar packed 3 tablespoons of ground cinnamon

 I seen 6 tablespoons generously 1/3 cup cream cheese softened 1/4 cup of unsalted butter softened 1 1/2 cup of confectioners sugar and a 1/2 cup of vanilla extract

 Instructions to make the dough mix together and need all the dough ingredients by hand mixer or bread machine to make smooth soft dough place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl turn to Greece all sides covered the bow and let the dough rise for 60 minutes or until it's nearly doubled in bulk to fill in shape the buns gently deflate the dough and transfer it to a lightly greased work surface roll the dough into 16"x21" pan.
 Spread the go with the 1/3 cup butter mix the brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle it even over the demo starting with the short and roll the dough into a log  and cut it into 12 Slices Pl. the buns in a lightly greased 9" x 13" pan cover the pan and want the buns her eyes until they're nearly doubled with 30 seconds while the buns are rising preheat the oven to 400° uncovered the buns and bake them until they are golden brown about 15 minutes while the buns are baking make the icing to make the icing in a small bowl beat together the cream cheese butter sugar and vanilla remove the buns from the oven spread the icing on the buns while they're warm sir buns warm or at room temperature and wrap in plastic and store at room temperature for a day or so freeze for longer storage yields 12 large buns.

New word of the day AMICABLE!!! Means friendly (kids are having fun with this word today)

Taco Cheesecake

Crochet Placemat

Crochet Placemat (use I hook) Chain 18 two to turn Row 1 double crochet in each 16 end DC 5 in same hole repeat down other side. Slip stitch together (42 stitches) Row 2 chain 2 and DC in each 16 two DC 2 in each on end (5) repeat down other side. Slip stitch together. (52 stitches) Row 3 chain 4 and skip stitch to fasten. Continue (looks like loops around it) do 10 on end I do the same thing but in the next stitch so 5 of them are close together. Continue down other side. (should have 30 loops) Row 4 slip stich into loop and chain 2 and double crochet back in to that loop. So two double crochet in each loop. (should have ten with double crochet in each) On ends do three DC in each loop (8 total this way) go down other side and repeat 2 DC in each and 3 DC in last eight. (48 stitches) Row 5 chain 2 and double crochet in each stitch all the way around. (48 stitches) slip stitch to connect Row 6 chain 4 and skip a stitch and connect. (making loops again) make sure you end with 40 loops Row 7 slip stitch into next loop and chain two Dc back into that loop so there are 2 DC in each loop (10) this way and three DC on end loops (10 this way) repeat down other side two DC in each 10 and end 3 DC in end loops (100 stitches) Row 8 Chain 2 DC in each stitch all the way around. (100 stitches) Row 9 We are doing the loops skipping one stitch around the whole thing. (50 loops) Row 10 We are doing two DC in the first 11 loops and 3 DC in the end 14 loops repeat (126 stitches) Row 11 DC all the way around it (126 stitches) Row 12 Do the loops again all the way around it (64 loops) Row 13 2 DC in each loop (14) 3 DC in each loop on ends (18) repeat total stitches this round (164 stitches) Row 14 Edging chain 3 go back into same stitch and then slip stitch into next stitch and slip stitch into next stitch chain 3 slip stitch into same stitch and then slipstitch into next 2 stitches. So little nobby things are all around it. Hope you understand. I created this one and try my best to explain it.

Low Carb Snacks

Low Carb Snacks Celery with tuna salad Hard boiled eggs Deviled eggs Dill pickles and cheddar cheese (no kidding, it's a great combo) 1/4 cup berries with 1/3 cup cottage cheese Nuts (keep raw ones in the freezer if you think you'll overeat them) Sunflower seeds (get them in the shell so it will take longer to eat them) Other seeds (How to Toast Pumpkin or Squash Seeds) Low-Carb Trail Mix Jerky (beef or turkey -- try to find low-sugar varieties) Low-carb shakes Cheese sticks, such as string cheese Sugar-free Jello, alone or with cottage cheese and a sprinkling of nuts Make sugar-free lime Jello with part coconut milk -- For a large package, dissolve the powder in a cup of boiling water, add a can of coconut milk, and then add the rest of the water. Stir well. Cheese with a few apple slices 4-ounce plain or sugar-free yogurt with berries and flax seed meal Smoked salmon and cream cheese on cucumber slices Lettuce Roll-ups -- Roll luncheon meat, egg salad, tuna or other filling and veggies in lettuce leaves Lunch Meat Roll-ups -- Roll cheese or veggies in lunch meat (read the labels for carbs on the lunch meat) Spread spinach dip, or other low-carb dip or spread on the lunch meat or lettuce and then roll it up Raw veggies and spinach dip, or other low-carb dip Pork rinds, (try dipped in sour cream) Ricotta cheese with fruit and/or nuts and/or flax seed meal Mushrooms with cheese spread inside (or other spreads or dips) Low-carb snack bars (watch out for sugar alcohols, especially maltitol) Product Review: Atkins Advantage Bars Pepperoni Chips -- Microwave pepperoni slices until crisp. Great with cheeses and dips Garlic Parmesan Flax Seed Crackers Parmesan Crisps -- Good when you want a crunchy snack. Celery with Pimento Cheese Cream cheese stuffed strawberries You still need to remember do not get carried away! Some of these do have some carbs!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving! We had a local chef smoke of Turkey and it was wonderful.

Gourmet Cream of Mushroom Soup with a hint of Blue Cheese

Gourmet Cream of Mushroom Soup Juice of one lemon 1 stick of butter salt n pepper to taste 1/3 cup flour 1 lb.. mushrooms (two containers) 1 small whipping cream 3 cups chicken broth 1 small onion sliced thin Melt butter and saute mushrooms. remove mushrooms and cook onion til tender. And lemon juice, chicken broth, salt n pepper. Add flour slowly and add mushrooms back in place in blender and blend. put back in pan and add whipping cream, romano cheese and some blue cheese. Serve hot with romano cheese ontop and a crouton if you like.

Pinterest project

Ok Here it is I tried a pinterest project. Simple though- Bought some black felt,some black rocks and some glue and made a trivet to put my teapot on.

Croissant Pudding

Croissant Pudding 4 large croissants sliced in thin small circles 4 T butter, softened 3 cups half n half 1/4 cup sugar sprinkle through croissant slices 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/8 tsp. salt 4 large eggs beaten 1/2 cup raisens (optional) 3 tbs. maple syrup (I used pecan syrup to drizzle over top) Preheat oven 350 degrees Place sliced croissant pieces in mixing bowl. Add sugar through out the bread as you toss it gently in. In a square baking dish spray with cooking spray. Mix half n half, vanilla, cinnamon, salt & eggs. Pour mixture over bread. Add raisens. Mix well Pour into baking dish. Bake 45-50 minutes. until a toothpick inserted come out clean. Remove from rack. Drizzle maple syrup over the top. Cut like cake and serve. (also topped with some coolwhip)

Dr. Oz Energy drink

Ok My first try making ahead and freezing it 1 cup spinach 1 banana 1 granny 1/2 cup blueberries 1/2 cup pineapple put into freezer bags. When ready to use add 11 0z. Nak'ed coconut water.

Look what I got for 34 cents!

Look what I got for 34 cent! 1 package idahoan potatoes 1.00, 1 can bush beans .49, 5 nerd ropes 2.50, 1 12 pack coca cola 4.49, 1 Bird Eyes Skillet meal 2.99 coupons used potatoes 1.00, coke 4.49, birds eye 5.98 with tax came to $.34

Salmon with Creamy Lime Sauce

Salmon with Creamy Lime Sauce 1 medium lime 1/2 cup reduced fat sour cream 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided Dash ground black pepper 1 pound fresh salmon fillet, with skin 2 tablespoons Pure Wesson® Canola Oil Grate 1/2 teaspoon peel from lime and squeeze 1 teaspoon juice. Stir together sour cream, lime peel, lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper in small bowl. Set Lime Sauce aside. Rinse and pat dry salmon. Sprinkle flesh side with remaining 1 teaspoon cumin and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt. Heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add fillet, skin-side down, and cook 4 minutes. Carefully turn fillet. Continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes more or until fish flakes easily with fork (145°F). Cut fillet into 4 pieces. Serve with Lime Sauce on top or on side of salmon.

Impress Everyone Lasagna Recipe

Impress Everyone Lasagna Recipe INGREDIENTS: 1 pound sweet Italian sausage 3/4 pound lean ground beef 1/2 cup minced onion 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste 2 (6.5 ounce) cans canned tomato sauce 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 tablespoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 12 lasagna noodles 16 ounces ricotta cheese 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 pound mozzarella cheese, sliced 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese DIRECTIONS: 1. In a Dutch oven, cook sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until well browned. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Season with sugar, basil, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons parsley. Simmer, covered, for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. 2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain noodles, and rinse with cold water. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with egg, remaining parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. 3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). 4. To assemble, spread 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise over meat sauce. Spread with one half of the ricotta cheese mixture. Top with a third of mozzarella cheese slices. Spoon 1 1/2 cups meat sauce over mozzarella, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers, and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil: to prevent sticking, either spray foil with cooking spray, or make sure the foil does not touch the cheese. 5. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and bake an additional 25 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.

My cousin is having Twins!

So I looked up something unique that I could make and came across T-shirts That read: I Rock, I Roll! The smallest they had were 2t. So I bought some white onsies and traced the logo I wanted each shirt to have. And stitched the lettering and guitars on each one. I think they turned out great!

Crocheted Scrubbies

These are so easy to make I have made a dozen or so. Crochet 20 stitches by 21 rows. Use size H crochet hook Sugar & Cream cotton (one ball of this makes three) about 3 & 1/2 across if you squish it flat! Crochet in the back loop through out to create the ridge. Row 1: (leaving a length of yarn long enough to weave through & gather one edge and tie off.) chain 21: 2 single crochet in second chain from hook, crochet one single crochet in each chain across to last 2 chains; crochet the last 2 chains together chain 1 and turn (20 stitches) Row 2: single crochet first 2 stitches together, crochet one single crochet in each stitch across to last stitch, 2 single crochet in last stitch chain 1 and turn (20 stitches) Row 3: 2 single crochet in first stitch, crochet one single crochet in each stitch across to last 2 stitches, single crochet last 2 stitches together chain1 and turn (20 stitches). Repeat rows 2 &3 for a total of 21 rows. Cut yarn leaving this second end long enough to weave through & gather one edge then tie off. Slip stitch beginning row and ending row together. Using the end of yarn weave each end in and out of the ends of the rows of the edge it is attached to. Pull them tight. Now pull one yarn end through the scrubbie and tie in a tight knot. Pull both ends back through to the other side and knot again. I simply pull the end to the inside of the scrubbie and back out, making sure to leave a length of tail on the inside I cut.

Fried Marbles

Ok I saw this on line and thought how cool is that! So I gave it a try. My first attempt at frying marbles and making it into a necklace by wrapping itr in wire to look like messy bird cage wire. Haha It was fun though. take a look.

Pumpkin-banana-coconut with brown butter glaze.

1 cup applesauce
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 ripe banana, mashed

1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin
 3/4 cup milk
3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour (if you can, freshly ground is best)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Bake at 350 til they're done. Spoon glaze over tops while still warm.

Brown Butter Glaze:
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted in a pan over medium heat until it just starts to turn brown
whisk in powdered sugar (til it tastes right)
milk or halfnhalf (not too much, til it is a little runny)

 

I so want to try these! A friend on facebook made these and I so want to try them. Thanks Stacey