Keeping the "Comfort" in Keto

Keto Comfort Foods | Maria Emmerich

International Bestselling Author, Maria Emmerich, actually paid a visit to Boise, Idaho last Sunday! We are not always a high priority when it comes to book-signing tours. This is primarily because Los Angeles has a higher population than our entire state. Still, Maria blessed eager attendees—with her energy and inspiration—at our only Barnes & Noble.

Largely, my adult journey into the low-carb/ketogenic lifestyle has been narrated by Jimmy Moore via his remarkable podcasts on Livin' La Vida Low-Carb. Jimmy and his expert guests have given me much-needed guidance. Throughout Jimmy's 1300+ episodes, Maria Emmerich has been featured numerous times. Her testimony and sound advice led me to purchase iPhone Kindle versions of her books, one of which is The Ketogenic Cookbook, co-authored by Jimmy Moore.

Maria Emmerich and Karen June Miller
Boise Barnes & Noble

Maria is an engaging, transparent woman who exudes genuine interest in seeing others succeed. My first glance at her petite stature made me wonder how weight issues could have ever plagued her. Still, her adolescent struggles with weight became a catalyst for solidifying peace with food. She later became a wellness expert in nutrition and exercise physiology, with a mission for finding nutritive and delicious replacements for grains, starch, and sugar.

Maria Emmerich
Boise Barnes & Noble

Keto Comfort Foods keeps the "comfort" in Keto! With scrumptious recipes such as Browned Butter Mocha Latte, Garlic and Cheddar Biscuits and Gravy, Chicken Pot Pie, Taco Pizza, Smothered Pork Chops, BLT Stuffed Mushrooms... Am I making you hungry yet? Seriously, Maria kicks boredom to the curb.

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When you begin following the ketogenic diet, whether your goal is to promote weight loss, improve blood markers, or just enhance overall health and well-being, it’s easy to forget to enjoy food. Some people fall into a drab routine of consuming the same dishes over and over, which can lead to boredom and frustration—and ultimately to the desire to fall back into old, poor eating habits. With Keto Comfort Foods, Maria Emmerich reassures everyone on the keto diet that it isn’t difficult at all to recreate those favorite foods and meals in healthy ways—you just need to use a little creativity. By using clever low- or no-calorie substitutions for sugar and scrubbing all recipes clean of gluten-containing additives, Maria has created an incredible resource for comforting home-cooked meals that are safe enough for everyone in the family and delicious enough for the most discerning eaters. These recipes are sure to become new family favorites! 

In Keto Comfort Foods, Maria Emmerich has compiled her most soul-warming, happiness-invoking recipes. The book’s more than 170 tantalizing, hearty comfort food recipes include everything from cinnamon rolls to steak fries, and from chicken cordon bleu to tiramisu cheesecake. Maria has covered all the bases, giving you the recipes and tips you need to make delicious and healthy versions of your favorite dishes.

I love having a trove of cookbooks on my phone, but I am renewing my relationship with the tactile experience of holding a beautiful book. Stay tuned, I will be promoting Maria's future cookbooks right here at Everlovin' Low-Carb.

Smiles,

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Thanksgiving

Excerpt from "Thanksgiving"

by Ella Wheeler Wilcox

We ought to make the moments notes

Of happy, glad Thanksgiving;

The hours and days a silent phrase

Of music we are living.

And so the theme should swell and grow

As weeks and months pass o'er us,

And rise sublime at this good time,

A grand Thanksgiving chorus.

After a year of listening to some of the most vile and hateful speech that I have experienced in almost 6-decades of life, I am even more determined to accentuate the positive. Philippians 4:8 (NKJV) puts things in perspective.

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.

Blessings to YOU,

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Realgood Pizza Co.

Realgood Pizza Co.

The popularity of low-carb, ketogenic products is gaining momentum! As entrepreneurs creatively bring their ideas to market, we have a wonderland of options. In Idaho, we often wait impatiently for the latest trends to arrive. For instance, I finally located Moon Cheese, Whisps, Bai, and Zevia at Starbucks, Costco, and Albertsons. Having just recently heard of  Realgood Pizza Co. products, I was surprised to see it—so soon—at our local Fred Meyer.

Unlike Fat Head Pizza, Realgood Pizza's crust is made with chicken breast and parmesan cheese. In addition, their gluten-free and grain-free pizza has 25 g of protein and just 4 g of carbohydrates!

Here is how Realgood Pizza keeps their product so CLEAN.

The secret is our proprietary, all natural parmesan Chicken Crust. We use antibiotic free, hormone free chicken, and all natural parmesan cheese—creating a taste experience you'll have to try to believe. By using clean natural ingredients, instead of refined sugars and empty carbs, you can finally feel good after eating delicious pizza.

Our Nampa Fred Meyer store carries just the Personal 5" pizzas. I selected the Breakfast Sausage Pizza and Uncured Pepperoni Pizza. These pizzas can be microwaved or baked in a conventional oven. Fred Meyer sells them for $7.99 each, which is pricey. No doubt, the premium ingredients raise the price. I can buy them in bulk via their website, but freezer space is a problem for me. Even so, I am hoping to find them cheaper through another source.

I definitely enjoy these protein packed pizzas! They are flavorful and filling.

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FYI

I am taking a moment to thank all of my Everlovin' Low-Carb visitors. It is gratifying to be sharing my journey with all of YOU!

My MacBook Pro broke down last week. It is my primary tool for developing posts and I cannot take it to Dr. Mac until November 21st. In the meantime, I am doing my best to borrow computer time. I am even blogging via my iPhone where, unfortunately, the available blogging apps make formatting a royal pain! So, there will be some things that will not be updated until I am sipping coffee in front of my computer once again.

Thanks for your patience,

Thrive Market!

I am not a huge buy-in-bulk shopper at Costco—mostly because I have no extra storage space. Nevertheless, I capitalize on their meat, cheese, produce, and imported olive oil. My latest low-carb favorites are the Greek Olives, Whisps, and stevia-sweetened Bai Antioxidant Infusion drinks.

I used to cringe when it was time to renew my membership. All I could envision was the $60.00 worth of merchandise that got away. Once I acknowledged that the $60.00 fee amounted to just $5.00 per month, my perspective changed.

When I heard about Thrive Market and saw that the membership was similar to Costco, I got excited. Take a look at the benefits!

• They offer gluten-free, paleo, low-carb, ketogenic, raw, vegan, organic, green-and-clean home and body care, etc.
• It is delivered swiftly to your door.
• Your first order is 15% off.
• Your first month is FREE.
• Orders over $49.00 have free shipping.
• The annual membership fee is only $59.95 which breaks down to less than $5.00 per month.
• They feature a Thrive Market phone app with an easy-to-use interface.
• There are daily FREE or discounted offers.
• "When you buy a Thrive Market membership, you're also donating one to a low-income family, teacher, veteran or student."
• You receive $25.00 referral credits.

I have currently saved $335.00 since August of 2017!

"Thrive Market is my new favorite place to find healthy, natural products. Join me and save hundreds on your grocery bill every month—never pay premium prices for premium products again!"

TO CHECK THEM OUT OR BEGIN A FREE TRIAL, CLICK HERE!

Who knows, I might even get credit for it.

Smiles,

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