Food From The Garden

I know what you're thinking as you're reading the title. Huh? Keto mac and cheese? Are keto and vegan even compatible? I'm here to tell you that keto mac and cheese is possible and keto and vegan are compatible. And I'm also here to tell you that you are not dreaming. This is reality. How is that possible? The base ingredients in this recipe are zoodles, white vinegar, whatever oil you choose to use, and nutritional yeast but if you want, you can add other seasonings and vegetables. I added hot sauce, green onion, and tomato because I really like them in my mac and cheese but you do not have to do that. The tool that makes low carb noodles possible is the spiralizer. This is not sponsored but I really like the OXO brand handheld spiralizer. It's super easy to use and, provided you won't get in trouble for having a blade on you, you can take it anywhere. I don't really measure ingredients for this recipe so I cannot really give measurements. Without...

You know those times when your kitchen is pretty much empty yet you have so many things you want to make so your grocery list is SUPER LONG???? This was one of those weeks for me which makes for a pretty interesting grocery haul. With that said, I thought this would be a good week to share a grocery haul. This is not everything but I will share some highlights and how I'm using them. Produce: 1. Kale. This is my absolute essential. I use kale as the base for all my salads and when I say "use it as the base", I really mean "I load my salads with kale because it's one of my favorite foods. I eat plenty of salads and that takes me through a lot of kale. 2. Spinach. I use spinach in my smoothies and juices because it gets my green in but blends much better than kale. I also use spinach as the backup for my kale, which I usually need because I eat so many salads. 3. Tomatoes. Tomatoes are big in our house. There's no such thing as too many tomatoes in our ho...

Fall is hust around the corner, meaning that in a matter of weeks, apples will be in season. Fall is one of my favorite seasons and the food is one of the reasons why. Thus, you can bet that knowing apples are in season makes me really happy. Apples are an excellent thing to have in your kitchen because there's so much you can do with them. And I never regret any way I choose to use them. Here are some ways I like to use apples: 1. Just eat them whole. One of the things that makes apples such a convenient healthy snack is that they can be consumed without the need for any dishes or utensils. 2. Slice and dip them. Or don't dip them. But if you choose to dip them. You've got plenty of options. My favorites are nut butters and hummus for a protein and healthy fats boost. 3. Bake them. When cut into chunks and tossed with agave and cinnamon, then baked to perfection, apples are a heavenly dessert that will make your house smell like fall. This would also make an excellent ...

Coming from a family of travelers, I travel a lot. A surprise trip is never a surprise trip because making last minute travel plans is a big part of our lifestyle. Therefore, I know better than most that if there are certain things you are keeping out of your diet, whether it be medical or by choice, food while travelling can be a nightmare. I also know better than most that accommodating your dietary needs is completely possible but it requires some planning. I can not ever remember going to a rest stop that did not have a McDonald's, and sometimes that is the only food there. Airports usually have more than McDonald's but exactly what your other options are depends on the airport but it's mostly fast food. Fast food is often a fancy word for trouble if you are vegan which is why I'm here today. Sticking to your normal diet will help immensely in many ways and you will feel so much better en route and throughout your trip if you don't let your goal of eating healt...