Category: Recipes

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    Homegrown Pumpkin “Pie”

    Hello tender friends! Ah, the delights of fall. This weekend in SW Virginia was chilly, and I’ve been indulging in my comfy sweatpants, chicken soup, winter boots, and of course, our homegrown pumpkins! I love my sunshine and vitamin D, but fall is the coziest season for me. (Why is Cub barefoot in the cold?…

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    Party Hot Sauce

    Hello tender friends! I didn’t know a hot sauce could taste FUN until Anthony made this. But habanero hot sauce puts me in a party mood! Also, even though this recipe uses pineapple, and pineapple isn’t typically keto-friendly, you use eat such a small amount at one time that I don’t think the carb count…

  • Gluten-Free Veggie Patties

    Hello tender friends! Before I get into the food post, I have to share that Anthony just took Cub to a football draft party with his friends, and Cub has spent all day telling me daddy’s taking him to the “giraffe party.” Just had to share that melting mom moment first, because how cute is…

  • My Special Sweet Salsa

    Hello tender friends! It’s a sweltering 93 degrees today here in Southwest Virginia and will be 97 degrees tomorrow. Fortunately my fresh batch of salsa has been sitting in the fridge all night, ready to cool me down! Our cilantro didn’t do anything this year, so the cilantro, red onion and lime are store bought,…

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    Gourmet Garden Treat

    Hello, tender friends! I have experienced culinary luxury. Luxury fit for royalty. And it’s keto and can be paleo if you leave out the aminos! (Why Queen Elizabeth as my royalty example? I’ll explain). I always favor nutrient density over trying to be fancy in the kitchen. Most of my creations are incredibly humble. I’m…

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    My Secret Tomato Sauce Ingredient

    Hello, tender friends! My vision of heaven includes a stock pot of homemade tomato sauce- the satisfying sound of simmering- and the smell of fresh sage, oregano, garlic and tomatoes. And since it’s heaven, let’s get crazy and add some grilled cheese sandwiches! Is there anything more satisfying than dipping a crispy grilled cheese sandwich…