What is Bone Marrow? Bone marrow is considered a delicacy in many cultures and is gaining popularity in the keto and paleo community because of the wealth of nutrients (and the taste!) that can be found within it. In fact, when animals prey upon each other, they have been seen to go directly for the [...]
Beef Stew Made Easy. So many times, after a dinner of a roasted whole chicken or a t-bone steak, we've made the mistake of throwing out the animal bones, when we could have made some delicious bone broth! Not to mention the delicious treat that is sucking some marrow out of a giant bone after [...]
Delicious Keto Creamed Spinach with Parmesan! For the majority of my life, I never understood people’s aversion to spinach. It's probably because they never had the pleasure of going on a ketogenic diet and getting to douse their veggies in cream cheese and butter! I mean, who wants plain spinach when you can make it irresistible [...]
Intermittent Fasting For Beginners! Intermittent fasting or IF is a pattern or schedule of eating. It’s not a diet, meaning it doesn't change what you eat, just when you eat. Intermittent fasting can help with fat loss along with many other benefits which we’ll cover in a moment. Interestingly, many people will eat the same [...]
Intermittent Fasting FAQ - Do I have to fast every day? Is it okay to miss some days? Are there are types of schedules like every other week or alternate day? Is the 5:2 fast diet similar to intermittent fasting? Can I be on keto for intermittent fasting? Is it better or worse? Can I [...]
Low Carb Before It Was Cool! What an amazing way to play with your food! Sushi has become an art form the way chefs plate the fish, rice and veggies! It’s a delicacy, light and fresh, whether cooked or not. Fun fact: At the beginning of the 8th century, the Japanese stumbled upon an early [...]
Quick, Impressive and Low Carb This delicious keto meal was an accident! But a happy one, for sure. We were originally planning to make some homemade, cucumber wrapped sushi. Turns out, it's not so easy. I never fully appreciated the work and detail that goes into the art of sushi making. Chefs who dabble in the [...]
Keto Spaghetti Squash Carbonara! Anything can be keto-fied if you try hard enough! Or, in this case, you need only the right veggie :). Spaghetti squash is actually a type of fruit belonging to the same family as pumpkin, zucchini and yellow squash. It’s used by many low carbers as a substitute for spaghetti because [...]
Low Carb Greek Inspired Goodness! After dining at an amazing Greek restaurant in Brooklyn, Elia, we were inspired to recreate a few of the dishes we sampled! A few weeks ago, we made an amazing braised lamb stew, and since then, have made it 3 more times- it's that good. Another dish we ordered, and [...]
Where to begin? We thought we’d never have pasta or gnocchi again when we began our journey into ketosis. As we got more and more accustomed to low carb living, we found those cravings diminished and thoughts of pasta never entered our minds........
Beating egg whites is awesome! They turn from a soppy liquid into stiff, foamy peaks!
Bacon & Butter! What could be better than lobster? Dipping it in butter, of course. What could be better than that? Wrapping it in bacon! Vivica from TheNourishedCaveman.com was kind enough to let us create a dish for her to share on her amazing blog! She is a certified nutritionist and has helped many with her [...]
Parmesan Crusted & Low Carb! Some of the best dinner recipes out there are those that are the easiest. You do not need to spend hours in the kitchen cooking (and then cleaning) in order to enjoy a delicious, restaurant-worthy low carb meal. This recipe for parmesan crusted, oven baked tilapia is the perfect example of [...]
Fancy made easy! Tuna tartare is one of our favorite appetizers to get at steakhouses! It's easy to make and super delicious if you like or love raw fish.
We believe everything looks better in a ramekin! They're small and retain heat very well, cooking/baking your food at a steady rate. They're used in restaurants because of their versatility and elegant look. They're known to hold creme brulee, but you can also try making some individual brownies in them or some french onion soup!
Not all bowls are created equal! After months of bothering with shallow bowls, we finally purchased this staple and realized what we were missing. This is a very deep bowl that prevents even the worst of splashing! It's got a rubber bottom so it stays in place, a handle and spout for easy pouring and [...]
Low Carb and Delicious Pizza Sauce! Pizza sauce is an important staple to many dishes (not just pizza). Aside from pizza, you can make chili, tomato soup, pasta, mussels and much more. We are always improving ours and are extremely happy with the current recipe, that’s why we’re sharing it! Warning: We use A LOT [...]
These chocolate chunks have two ingredients in them: evaporated cane sugar and and natural chocolate liquer. They make paleo baking more fun! This brands makes a few different varieties but they're all dairy, nut and soy-free! Enjoy them in paleo ice cream, cookies and brownies!
When you're watching your carb intake, you have to watch out for hidden carbs. Some protein powder brands can pack 15g of carbs into a scoop! And if you're anything like us, you like to enjoy a protein shake after every gym session. You don't want those carbs to add up. This eggwhite protein powder [...]
This was one of our first pans and remains our favorite! It's large enough to handle anything we throw into. It's incredibly convenient- dishwasher safe, nonstick, and features a second handle to ensure moving a full pan of food won't break your arm! It comes with a lid too, to help food cook faster and more evenly. [...]
