Category Archives: Recipes

#MyWholesome30 Days 3, 4, & 5 – Recaps and Zucchini-Artichoke-Tomato side dish recipe

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Kaye Dacus

To go straight to the recipe, click here. Now that I’ve worked out in my own mind how I’m going to be working this program, combining the principles of the Wholesome food groups from Whole30 with my decades of experience … Continue reading →

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#MyWholesome30 Day 2 Recap (and Recipes)–Or why two eggs almost made me quit.

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Kaye Dacus

Late yesterday, I updated my Day 1 post with a new hashtag and name for the 30-day food journey I’m on, which I’ll explain below. I’m not giving up, and I’m not giving in. But I very quickly learned that … Continue reading →

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#MyWholesome30 Day 1 Recap (and Recipes)

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Kaye Dacus

UPDATED 8/12/15: I’ll explain further in the Day 2 post, but please note that I’ve changed the name of the program I’m doing for the next 30 days to “My Wholesome 30,” which will be my own personal program inspired … Continue reading →

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#Whole30 Day Zero

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Kaye Dacus

The more I’ve struggled with sticking to a low-carb lifestyle, the more I’ve come to realize I need something more structured than just “I’m trying to eat low-carb.” Many, many people have recommended the Whole30 program to me as a … Continue reading →

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#LowCarb Recipe: Orange-Lime Marinated Pork Chops

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Kaye Dacus

I’m at a point at which I’m trying to use up the food I already have in my house before I make another trip to the grocery store for anything but the barest of bare essentials. So yesterday morning, I … Continue reading →

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#LowCarb Recipe: Creamy Chicken and Artichoke Casserole

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Kaye Dacus

So it’s Friday afternoon. I went to the gym this morning for my third work out this week (I’ve been really bad about only going on Mondays for my appointment with my personal trainer, but then not doing anything else … Continue reading →

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#LowCarb Recipe: Zucchini Noodles with Artichoke and Tomato Marinade

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Kaye Dacus

Yesterday on Facebook, some Canadian friends of mine posted a meme from the Toronto Public Library that said, “Pick up the nearest book to you, turn to page 45. The first sentence explains your love life.” When I picked up … Continue reading →

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When Lamb Is Cheaper than Beef (Updated)

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Kaye Dacus

Original Post: So, I picked up this gorgeous 2.2 lb boneless leg of lamb roast at Costco this morning. I also picked up a tub of tzatziki sauce/dip and marinated the lamb in it for a couple of hours. Now … Continue reading →

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When Lamb Is Cheaper than Beef

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Kaye Dacus

So, I picked up this gorgeous 2.2 lb boneless leg of lamb roast at Costco this morning. I also picked up a tub of tzatziki sauce/dip and marinated the lamb in it for a couple of hours. Now I’m just … Continue reading →

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#LowCarbRecipe: Easy Beef Stroganoff (with Green Beans)

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Kaye Dacus

I was in a rush last night and needed something quick and hearty that I could make for lunches the rest of this week and next (the last two weeks I’ll be working in an office—starting June 8, I’ll be … Continue reading →

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