The Carnivore Cookbook

Remember how iconic—or should I say "eye-conic"—the appearance of 2020 promised to be? As a Christian, I thought my widowhood was positioned for an overhaul. You know, more direction and purpose, greater insights into my future. Well, my eyes were opened alright, but not in the way I expected. God made me take a good look at this topsy-turvy world, not just skimming through the pages but seeing fine print. I'm not going to dig into that here but know that I will never be the same.

I had loads of sedentary and solitary time. I went through people-person withdrawal. I survived the shut-down, furlough, starting a new job, and catching the Big "C" while wearing a mask. Recreation was nonexistent as I sadly watched my favorite hangouts close permanently.

That "new job" ended up being a disappointment. Hence, I am currently searching for another paid adventure and, this time, it isn't happening so fast.

My low-carb/keto lifestyle may have taken a long walk on a short dock, but with my youngest son's May wedding, I'm grabbing hold of a life preserver.

Originally, my success of low-carb/keto lasted for 3 years with a gradual weight loss of 41 pounds. After my husband's passing, stress-induced cortisol waged war. Regrettably, I began to falter. This time, I plan to use my palm to gauge portions, and intermittent fasting will be a powerful tool. Although I love what healthy fats lend to a meal, I will cut back so my body will concentrate on my fat reserves.

This brings me to The Carnivore Cookbook by Maria and Craig Emmerich. There is much controversy regarding meat-eating, especially from those who choose a vegan diet. I've always struggled with a non-meat viewpoint because humans are a part of the food chain. I have stated that I'll stop eating meat once the animal kingdom removes me from their menu. And, the Bible makes it clear that God condoned the use of animal protein.

Many Native American tribes in Idaho ate berries, nuts, seeds, roots, and grazing animals. Meat contains the nutrients of the vegetation the animal consumes, which transfers to our own health and being.

Maria does a fine job addressing the opposition by discussing blood sugar spikes and other myths about meat. She also identifies unhealthy chemicals in specific plants. As with all of Maria's books, reference materials are diagramed clearly.

Let's take a look at some of the scrumptious fare offered in this book!

• Fried Goat Cheese Ravioli (prosciutto replaces the pasta)
• Meat Lollipops
• Breakfast Pie
• Salmon French Eggs
• Bacon Cheeseburger Scrambled Eggs
• Beef Pemmican
• Chicken Confit
• Sous Vide Pork Chop
• Creamy Parmesan Beef Tips
• Grilled Lamb Kofta
• Easy Carnivore Hollandaise Sauce (and several other sauces)
• Breakfast Kebabs
• Carnivore Mozzarella Sticks
• Meatballs (made without breadcrumbs)

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