Low-Carb Flax Pancakes Recipe by Dana Carpender. You know what these taste like? Pancakes, that’s what. Way better for you, though, and far, far more filling. AND there's a Gluten-Free option too.
Read More »Chicken Salad Basilico Recipe
I invented this recipe when my Organic Gardening God neighbor Keith brought me a huge bunch of fresh basil from his garden. Amazing!
Read More »How to Buy Exercise Equipment on a Budget
Having trouble deciding what exercise equipment to purchase? Dana Carpender shows us how to evaluate our work out needs and buy those coveted pieces of exercise equipment at bargain basement prices.
Read More »Dana Carpender’s Low-Carb Mayo for Dummies
I like to make my own mayonnaise. This is a lot easier than it sounds; I can do it during a commercial break. Way quicker and easier than running to the store.
Read More »Dana Carpender’s Basic Vinaigrette Low-Carb Salad Dressing Recipe
My Low-Carb Basic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing is a snap. This is good not only for salads, but for marinating thawed frozen vegetables, or a steak or chicken breast. I can't recommend bottled salad dressing. I'm leery of the cheap, omega-6-rich oils in them.
Read More »Review: Total Gym for the Low Carber
Dana reviews the Total Gym and how to pick the right model of this popular piece of exercise equipment to meet your needs.
Read More »Low Carb Convenience Foods 101
For all the folks who went low carb on New Years Day, and who just want to know what they can eat without jacking up their blood sugar or doing a lot of cooking, this is your primer. Dana shows you the best ways to set yourself up for low carb success.
Read More »Low-Carb Peace On Earth Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
I adapted these from a recipe called "World Peace Cookies," billed as the greatest chocolate cookie recipe of all time. That's quite a claim, but my low-carb ones are wonderful!
Read More »Low-Carb Merry Crispness Shortbread Cookies Recipe
Who doesn't want Low-Carb shortbread cookies? Rich and tender, sheer heaven with a cup of tea or coffee.
Read More »Low-Carb Peanut Butter Dips Recipe
This is a Low-Carb riff on one of my mother's favorite Christmas Cookie recipes–the peanut butter was my idea. And Mom's weren't low carb, of course.
Read More »Simple Flourless Gravy For Your Holiday Feast
You’ve decarbed your holiday dinner: Fauxtatoes, grain-free dressing, sugar-free cheesecake with a nut crust. But without flour or cornstarch, how do you make gravy? Dana Carpender teaches how in just a few easy steps.
Read More »Celebrate With Low-Carb Christmas Cookies!
Low-Carb Christmas Cookies! You can have your candy canes, your eggnog, your figgy pudding–As far back as Dana can remember, the best Christmas delicacy has been cookies. She helps us carry on that tradition with some healthier alternatives to the high-carb holiday fare.
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