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The allowed foods on slow carb diets are similar to what is allowed on low carb and ketogenic diets, but with some nuances. Diet tips are comparable.

Burger buns are not allowed on a low carb or slow carb diet, not even mini buns for sliders.  That doesn’t mean however that you can’t enjoy great tasting sliders at your next cookout or outdoor party.   Liven up the little mini-burgers with some salty, crispy bacon and some creamy avocados and you won’t …

How to use fresh fruit to make syrups that can flavor waters, cocktails, Italian sodas, iced tea or lemonades

Mexican cuisine is quite diverse, with many different regional variations of traditional or authentic recipes. However, during the Winter holidays there are a few key staples that can be found in nearly every Mexican household. Below are the essential pantry ingredients that will help you be prepared to take on making most Mexican celebration meals. …

Before noting health benefits or weight loss success of the Pesco Mediterranean diet, here is a summary of the key components: Jump to: Weight Loss? | Intermittent Fasting | Comparison to Other Diets | Key Foods | Recipes How is it Different from a Regular Mediterranean Diet? The traditional Mediterranean diet has been endorsed for …

Rhubarb season is brief and there are so many delicious sweet and savory rhubarb dishes to make. This tangy-sweet dish can be enjoyed as a sweet-tart custard or as a sweeter rhubarb crisp. I’ve also added whipped cream to the leftovers and made it into an adapted “Eton Mess”. Try it in all three versions! …

Looking for a hot drink to serve for the holiday season? This year, let’s skip the mulled wine and go for a warming classic from Mexico instead. Mexican ponche navideño is a traditional fruit punch bursting with comforting flavors and a spiced aroma that will make your home smell heavenly. Serve it like a tea …

Those of us who like to host during the holidays will know the struggle between wanting to serve something fancy and keeping things stress free. Here are 3 DIY seafood platters that range from an easy, inexpensive tinned seafood plate to a cold platter with shellfish to a luxury platter or tower for the seasoned …

Loose-leaf teas and expensive organic blends of tea are all the rage, but did you know there’s a cheaper (and more fun!) alternative? Most of the popular herbs used for herbal teas (better known as tisanes) are actually a breeze to grow at home. Homegrown herbal tea blends are infinitely more fresh, which means more …

How to make a Tomato Martini, a Smoked Tomato/Cherry Daiquiri, and a Tomato Shrub Bloody Mary with Shrub Syrups

The How-to on mixing craft cocktails or Italian Sodas using shrub syrups & simple syrups. How to determine the ratios of spirits to syrups for mixology.

Jams, jellies and chutneys can definitely go beyond toast and add interest and deliciousness to many different baked goods, holiday food boards, or savory sauces. Here is a list of more than 15 ways to use jams and jellies to enhance your recipes in the easiest way possible. 1. Easy Appetizers Quick & Easy: Recommended …

Blueberry shrub syrup is great in making craft cocktails at home. This is a DIY on how to make shrub syrups and craft cocktails using Blueberry shrub syrups.