It's less than two weeks until Thanksgiving, and by now some of the more apprehensive low carbers among us and in full blown panic mode. "How will I make it through the holidays without cheating?" we wail. "How can I give up my mother's famous stuffing, or her pumpkin pie, or her mashed potatoes? She'll hate me! Oh, woe is me! I'm doomed!" And we pause to give ourselves time to gnash our teeth and rend our garments.
Read More »The Twelve Days of Low-Carb Christmas
Denise explains how to stay on her Low-Carb lifestyle during Christmas and other holidays with this comprehensive guide. Ready for Low-Carb success?
Read More »CarbSmart Lesson #30: Complete Low Carb Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner
CarbSmart Complete Low Carb Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes includes Zesty Roast Turkey, Molded Gazpacho Salad, Cranberry Treat, Company Cauliflower Casserole, Decadent Spinach Casserole, Holiday Spaghetti Squash Casserole, Di's Chocolate Mocha No-Bake Cheesecake.
Read More »Dealing with Halloween Candy as a Low Carber
Dealing with Halloween Candy as a Low Carber. These dime-store ghouls won't be exorcised with pork chops or strips of flank steak. They turn up their runny little noses at deviled eggs, glower at the thought of tasty hot dogs and broccoli, and gag at the thought of chicken breasts and spinach. THEY WANT CANDY!!! And there, is a nut shell - well, in a candy wrapper - is what scares ME at Halloween.
Read More »Uncle Zack’s Low Carb Modified Halloween Turducken Recipe
Some writers call this world's most decadent dish, but I don't think decadent even comes close. It smacks of eating little hummingbirds by the gross, like the Romans did. Voila: "Uncle Zack's Low Carb Modified Halloween Turducken."
Read More »Low-Carb Lesson #26: Low Carb Fiesta Fish Fillets
Tonight's Low-Carb Lesson includes Fiesta Fish Fillets, Plain Ol' Broccoli Flowerets, and Simple Romaine Salad recipes from CarbSmart Low Carb Cooking 101.
Read More »Moon Shine
If you come looking for me in September on the evening of the full moon, I'll be outside in the backyard. (No, I will not be out running with werewolves; that'll be next month, at Halloween.) Glorious Spouse and I will be in the yard, reclining side by side on our matching lounge chairs, gazing up at the moon. And, I'll be reciting some poetry, beginning with the one written by the old famous Chinese poet, Li Bai:
Read More »Independent Considerations
Some people can tell what time it is from looking at the sun. I have never been able to do that; the light is always too bright for me to see the numbers.
Read More »Quick & Easy Grilling Tips for Low-Carb Success
With the summer season upon us, now is a great time to brush up on some grilling basics. Grilling is so much more than throwing the meat on the grill and letting it cook! For many it is the center of the family get together on Sunday afternoon. For others, it is a place to prepare the "catch of the day" and swap stories about the one that got away.
Read More »National Beef Steak Month: When’s The Beef?
Looking for a Low-Carb Holiday? June is closest to my heart because it is National Beef Steak Month! A low carber's dream in one sort-of-fake holiday.
Read More »Have a Low-Carb Mother’s Day with Zack! Mama Mia!
It's May. Whether or not we frolicked around a May Pole with flowers and long ribbons, we had better start thinking about Mother's Day. Zack Grady talks about Mother's Day and the Low-Carb Lifestyle. People who know about these things say that the first celebrations in honor of mothers were held in ancient Greece.
Read More »Low Carb Thanksgiving Articles
A variety of Holiday articles presented by CarbSmart.com.
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