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Well, something must have happened since the calendar flipped to 2007 because the Dana Carpender of old is back! This is the one who boldly champions livin' la vida low-carb using her bully pulpit national column to do so. It's good to see she has returned to the roots of where she began because Dana Carpender without "low-carb" is like SpongeBob without SquarePants (now there's a visual for ya!).

Don’t be alarmed – I’m not launching into a lecture on the cosmos, here. Today’s subject is much more relevant to our everyday lives: crispy chicken.

As I approached writing this column, I felt a pang of embarrassment. How many times could I admit to you just how often I over-buy fresh produce? (I can't help it, it's so tempting!) Would readers be OK with how often I crib recipe ideas from others? But then I realized there is no shame in this.

Carl's Gourmet All Natural Prime Rib & Roast Seasoning and Meat Rubs 4 oz. container. Excellent on chops, in soups & stews, and on steaks & ground meats.

Carl's Gourmet All Natural Lemon Seasoning and Meat Rub. The low carb, gluten free taste of lemon perfect on fish, beef, lamb, poultry, and salads.

Big Train Low Carb mixes from CarbSmart. You'll love Big Train Blended Mocha mixes, low carb Big Train caramel blended mixes and low carb Vanilla Latte mixes.

Big Train Low Carb Mocha mix from CarbSmart. You'll love Big Train Blended Mocha mix.

Big Train Low Carb Vanilla Latte mix from CarbSmart. You'll love Big Train low carb Vanilla Latte mix.

Big Train Low Carb Caramel Latte mix from CarbSmart. You'll love Big Train Blended Caramel Latte mix.