When all I want for dinner...is steak!

Rib-eye Steak
Cooked with Za-atar and Buffalo Ghee

There are some proponents of the low-carb lifestyle who eat only meat and fat. In Episodes #1342 and #1343 of the Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show, I listened to Amber O'Hearn describe how a 100% animal-based diet has restored her body to optimum health. My first concern centered on whether she is receiving all of her necessary nutrients. She maintains that she is. Plus, she finds it much easier to regulate her weight. 

I, too, have found that I lose weight more quickly when I stick to only protein and fat. I am not sure that I want to cut out carbs completely, mostly because I enjoy them, but Amber is interesting to listen to. 

Her podcast episode did, in fact, make me crave steak. In fact, this ribeye—rubbed with Za-atar Middle Eastern Seasoning and cooked slowly in Trader Joe's Seasoned Buffalo Ghee—was all I ate. The scallions were the only carbohydrates.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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Brunch with the Bear

Steak and Swiss Omelet

Barry, AKA Bear, took me to brunch after church. Julie was our cheerful food server. I am in the habit of introducing the two of us as the Kare-Bears: Karen and Barry. It's corny, but people remember our names.

I ordered this steak omelet with sautéed onions, mushrooms, and swiss cheese. I delivered myself from temptation by forgoing the potatoes and choosing sliced tomatoes.

Bear, on the other hand, was resolutely no-low-carb. He had cinnamon French toast, scrambled eggs, sausage, and a side of biscuits and gravy. Honestly, nothing on his plates looked better to me. I can thank low-carbing for that. 

We were both happy.

Cinnamon French Toast,
Scrambled Eggs, and Sausage

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My Motto

Happy Exploring,

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Happy Bite-Seeing

Steak and Veggie Kebabs

I was still being pampered the day after Mother's Day. My husband loves to fire up his new barbecue. This serving of steak and veggie kebabs had me feelin' the love!

Asian Fusion Bowl at "Monsoon" — Nampa, Idaho

Monsoon opened in Nampa, Idaho. It is the Asian fusion version of Chipotle. The diner is able to design their own bowl. They graciously worked with my low-carb preferences and I was delighted with the outcome. I swapped out noodles and rice for a bed of vegetables. I added chicken, peanut lime sauce, mushrooms, another layer of veggies, and garnished it with sprouts. I weighed less the following day!

"Always exploring, never boring!" 

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Three Little Nibbles

With Christmas Break and 9 snow days behind me, I am celebrating an icy, but happy return to my normal routine. Gift cards have afforded Barry and I some memorable dates. 

We stopped in at Outback Steakhouse this afternoon. We split their promotional 35 oz. Tomahawk Ribeye, a wood-fire grilled steak topped with roasted garlic butter. It was succulent, savory, and satisfying! Neither of us were hungry for dinner.

We chose the cheesecake as our "special" extra. I had 3 nibbles due to the sugar content and Barry finished it off. 

It is amazing how sugar doesn't control me anymore.

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