I’m not big on breakfast nowadays. Dawn phenomenon makes it hard to manage the morning glucose spikes with breakfast and I actually often skip breakfast or start my meals at noontime when things settle down. But holiday time is a great time to relax and take time to make breakfast. The kids have started to … More Low Carb Breakfast Crepe with Chocolate Sauce
I’m trying to work myself out of a job. On Sunday I didn’t really feel like cooking but then I didn’t really feel like going out. So what better strategy than to make kid#2 cook dinner for the family. I asked her to think up the menu and do some background reading of recipes on … More Kid#2’s Zoodles in Tomato Cream Sauce
The tricky part about traveling is the temptation to have something sweet to end off the meal. I usually carry some low carb chocolate for these trips but truly, there is only so much chocolate one can eat and I was already getting a bit bored of that. Kid#2 has been doing really well holding … More Microwave Blueberry Mug Cake
I recently discovered reverse searing. The principles of reverse searing is beautifully explained by J Kenji Lopez-Alt and I completely fell in love with the method of cooking thick cut steaks. This method turns tradition on its head as most thick cuts of meat or roasts are seared first, followed by oven time, but reverse … More Reverse-Seared Picanha Beef
So yes. I’ve finally come to terms with the fact that Christmas is over and the crazy feasting is done. The refrigerator was stuffed full of leftovers which disappeared surprisingly quickly. I do have 7 people under my roof and everyone with a really hearty appetite! I think it was only my 7 kg ham … More Low Carb Ham Fried Cauliflower Rice
