While bone marrow is truly an old world food, over the past few years it has become a new found sensation to restaurant goers. I grew up eating it usually as part of my mother’s beef bone soups. It was always my favorite part of the soup! Literally sucking this meat candy right out of … Continue reading Roasted Bone Marrow
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Summer Berry Terrine
This summer berry terrine is perfect for those hot days of summer! Light and refreshing. What is rather awesome is that I found a way to make this sugar free without adding any alternative sweeteners. How you might ask? The liquid to make the jello is made with coconut water, which is already naturally sweet, … Continue reading Summer Berry Terrine
Chocolate Hazelnut Cream Dream Bar
My husband, who grew up in Greece, grew up eating Merenda, which is the Greek version of Nutella. The ever so loved chocolate hazelnut spread, that makes pretty much anything it touches delectable! One of my favorite sugar free chocolate brands, Choczero, makes the sugar free version! It’s so incredibly delicious! And in our usually … Continue reading Chocolate Hazelnut Cream Dream Bar
Hawaiian Haupia – Keto Coconut Milk Treat
I’ve been dreaming about Hawaii lately and desiring to go! In my culinary research I discovered this wonderful and refreshing coconut milk pudding. It is a favorite at luaus and various other types of gatherings and celebrations. If you are looking for a dessert that takes only a few minutes to make, with very little … Continue reading Hawaiian Haupia – Keto Coconut Milk Treat
Key Lime Pie Bars
Key Lime Pie always reminds me of my trips to Florida. I remember eating it in Key West after having visited the Hemingway House at a nice cafe in the area. Being a writer and a reader, and a big fan of Ernest Hemingway, visiting his home was a time of inpisration. It even inspired … Continue reading Key Lime Pie Bars
Keto Strawberry Pana Cotta
Pana Cotta is a refreshing molded Italian dessert made with heavy cream and gelatin. It is served chilled and topped with syrup and fruit. It is one of my favorite desserts! And it is very easy to make. I flavored this one with fresh strawberries, vearing away from the traditional flavor of vanilla. The usual … Continue reading Keto Strawberry Pana Cotta
Easy Refrigerator Collagen Cheesecake with No Crust
This is a very easy refrigerator cheesecake to which I added collagen peptides for no other reason other than I just wanted to! The collagen adds no flavor, but does add to the nutritional value of the dessert. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. It is great for your skin, hair, nails, … Continue reading Easy Refrigerator Collagen Cheesecake with No Crust
Lemon Mastiha No Bake Cheesecake with Blueberry Topping
I am so in love with no bake cheesecakes. I have practically created a series of them in many flavors! They are perfect for keto. You can easily create a gluten free/paleo friendly crust. They are easy. And during the hot months, you don’t need an oven! I have found that most home cooks in … Continue reading Lemon Mastiha No Bake Cheesecake with Blueberry Topping
Bone Broth
Bone broth is what I refer to as old world medicine. While I have purchased store bought bone broth, making your own is what I consider a food that you made for free. It is made with scraps of foods that you have consumed. And you control all of the flavors. It is the perfect … Continue reading Bone Broth
No Bake Greek Yogurt Orange Cheesecake
I was recently given a bag of oranges freshly picked from a friends’ tree. And though they are not super low in carbs, I was inspired to create this refreshing no bake refrigerator dessert. It is keto friendly (if you have a small slice), low carb, paleo friendly & gluten free. Honestly, this was reminiscent … Continue reading No Bake Greek Yogurt Orange Cheesecake