Let’s be honest…nothing can replace a McDonald’s french fry. Or any french fries for that matter. They are simply a quintessential American food. So, it is natural to mourn the loss of french fries when you switch to a ketogenic diet. Take a moment if you […]

Keto cornbread that is just as good as the real thing, but grain free! At only 1NC per serving, your soup and chili won’t be lonely this fall! Updated: 01/08/19     When I originally wrote this post, I was a baby blogger. Only a […]

One of the things I always loved about eating Mexican food was the rice! It was soft, fluffy, and had the best flavor! I’ve really missed it since cutting carbs and eating keto. Don’t get me wrong, tacos by themselves are better than no tacos […]

Mexican food is my absolute FAVORITE! If I ever have one last meal on Earth that I can prepare for, it will include allllllll the Mexican goodies. I have always joked and said I should’ve been born Mexican because I love the food, I tan […]

Who else loves (used to love) mozzarella cheese sticks? They were always a favorite appetizer or snack of our family. Obviously, we don’t eat them anymore because they’re breaded and fried in unhealthy oils (usually canola/vegetable oil). BUT…there is a low carb alternative that is […]

The best apps and podcasts for you as you learn how to start keto. Bonus grocery shopping lists included!   Now that we all know the principals of keto, let’s talk about how to start YOUR keto journey! If you missed the first post in […]

The other day I was cravinggggg {insert: hangry} deviled eggs. I don’t really fancy “gourmet” deviled eggs. Avocado, bacon, jalapeño are all great on their own but when it comes to a deviled egg, just give me the classic version. What can I say, I like tradition. […]

Keto buffalo chicken meatballs are all the goodness of wings without the mess! A nearly zero carb keto snack for a keto party. Lately, I have had a hankering for buffalo chicken. Before keto, I would sandwich it in between King’s Hawaiian rolls and go […]

 My mom used to make the best tuna fish sandwiches. She added chopped sweet pickles and a dash of sugar. It was divine! But, neither of those are keto friendly so I cut them out. The key to keto success is meal planning and having an arsenal of well-rounded […]

 ​One of the challenges of transitioning from a southern diet to a keto diet is learning how to make my family’s favorite meals keto friendly.  If you’ve never heard of a ketogenic diet, it is essentially a low carb, moderate protein, HIGH fat diet. Fats don’t mean […]