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5 Tips for A Whole30 Compliant 4th of July

Posted on Jun 27th, 2016 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Summer is here and that means lots of summer barbecues, but it can be hard to navigate these gatherings to find healthy foods.  If you're not…

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Grain Free Trail Mix (Paleo and Low Carb)

Posted on Jun 10th, 2016 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Today I'm sharing a paleo and low carb trail mix that makes a great portable snack.  With the warmer weather it's a great time to go hiking or spend…

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Creamy Bacon Vinaigrette (Low Carb and Dairy Free Option)

Posted on Sep 8th, 2015 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Having an easy, homemade salad dressing makes a great real food kitchen staple.  Before I changed my diet the only salad dressing I would use was…

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Goji Berry and Cream Popsicles (Low Carb and Dairy Free)

Posted on May 19th, 2015 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

How's the weather in your area?  It's really starting to heat up here in South Carolina, so it's nice to have a cold treat to enjoy on those hot…

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Pesto Burgers (Paleo, Low Carb, and Low FODMAP)

Posted on Feb 2nd, 2015 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

I have lettuce wrapped burgers pretty often since they make such an easy dinner.  And although I'm a creature of habit and could eat the same thing…

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Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette (Paleo and Low Carb)

Posted on Sep 17th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

One of my favorite things to do in the kitchen is to make my own salad dressing.  It's so easy to throw the ingredients in a mason jar and shake it…

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Tuna Melt Bites (Primal and Low Carb)

Posted on Sep 1st, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 2 Comments

When I first changed my diet I quickly found my love for cooking and I usually don't mind cooking most of my meals.  Every once in awhile life gets…

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Basil and Sun-Dried Tomato Compound Butter

Posted on Aug 8th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

I've been keeping my meals super simple because it's summertime and the delicious vegetables and pastured meat this time of year are just so good on…

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Easy Homemade Ketchup (Paleo, Whole30, No Sweetener Added)

Posted on May 30th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Easy Homemade Paleo Ketchup Recipe Summertime usually means lots of burgers on the grill.  When you are eating a bun-less burger it's important to…

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Cheesy Grain Free Garlic Bread

Posted on Mar 31st, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 2 Comments

Did you know cauliflower is supposed to be a trendy food in 2014?  Well that's totally fine with me because I love cauliflower.  It's an awesome…

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Grain Free Taco Shells (Naturally Low Carb)

Posted on Mar 24th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 6 Comments

I normally eat my tacos in lettuce wraps or just over a bed of lettuce.  It works just great and satisfies my taco cravings, but I know sometimes…

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How to Make Coconut Flour

Posted on Mar 19th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make coconut flour?  The other day I showed you how easy it is to make homemade coconut milk (check it out here…

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How To Make Coconut Milk

Posted on Mar 17th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Today we are learning how to make coconut milk.  Canned coconut milk is definitely convenient, but unfortunately canned coconut milk often contains…

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The Dangers of H. Pylori and How I Got Rid of It

Posted on Mar 10th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 2 Comments

Last year I was suffering from unexplained weight gain, fatigue, and digestive distressed.  I ended up working with a holistic nutritionalist to…

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Why Eat Bone Broth?

Posted on Feb 21st, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 3 Comments

 I use bone broth in a lot of my recipes and I often get questions about what's so great about bone broth.  Bone broth has exploded in popularity…

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Grain Free Instant “Brown Sugar” N’oatmeal

Posted on Feb 14th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 3 Comments

Looking for a grain free instant oatmeal? My recipe for Instant Cinnamon "Oatmeal" is one of the most popular recipes on my site and for good…

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30+ of The BEST Grain Free Pizza Recipes

Posted on Feb 12th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Everywhere I look on social media lately people are talking about pizza.  It must be that time of year when people are craving pizza or are looking…

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How To Make Toasted Coconut Butter (Video)

Posted on Feb 7th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

On my post for Chocolate and Toasted Coconut Swirl Cups I've received several comments from people that tried making Toasted Coconut Butter and it…

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How to Make Brussels Sprout Chips

Posted on Jan 31st, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

I was so excited when I received a dehydrator for Christmas.  I couldn't wait to dive in and start using it!  I ended up having brussels sprouts in…

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25+ Clean Eating Recipes and Resources

Posted on Jan 6th, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

The new year brings the desire to go back to clean eating.  Often times that is accomplished with a reduction of carbs, a Whole30, or 21 Day…

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5 Tips for Reaching Your Health Goals and My New Years Resolutions

Posted on Jan 3rd, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 6 Comments

 My New Years Resolutions usually include losing weight and while I wouldn't mind losing a few pounds my goals for 2014 are more focused on specific…

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Top 10 Healthy Recipes of 2013

Posted on Jan 1st, 2014 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Below is a list of the top ten blog posts from last year.  It's been a great year, I finished a Whole30, released two eBooks (Awaken and Squeaky…

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Grain Free Mozzarella Sticks

Posted on Dec 30th, 2013 - By LowCarbOneDay - 12 Comments

With New Years and the end of football season parties it's always nice to have a few healthy options available to munch on.  I had been wanting to…

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Five Ingredient Friday: Paleo Dairy Free Yogurt

Posted on Nov 22nd, 2013 - By LowCarbOneDay - 4 Comments

This is my new favorite breakfast at the moment.  I am in the process of healing my gut and part of that includes getting in lots of good…

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Five Ingredient Friday: Brown “Sugar”

Posted on Nov 8th, 2013 - By LowCarbOneDay - 2 Comments

The holidays usually means lots of baking and recipes that call for brown sugar.  I like to make my own Homemade Brown "Sugar" with some sweetener…

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Five Ingredient Friday: Slow Cooker Ghee (aka Clarified Butter)

Posted on Nov 1st, 2013 - By LowCarbOneDay - 4 Comments

I've had a dairy sensitivity for years and even though changing my diet has helped improve my symptoms I still like to limit my dairy.  With ghee,…

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Cajun Seasoning

Posted on Oct 30th, 2013 - By LowCarbOneDay - 2 Comments

I love to make my own homemade seasoning mixes.  I store them in airtight containers and use them whenever I want to add a little spice to my…

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Rosemary and Sea Salt Crackers

Posted on Oct 28th, 2013 - By LowCarbOneDay - 0 Comments

With the holidays coming up there will be a lot of parties and it's always nice to be able to have substitutes for standard party food.  Once staple…

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Five Ingredient Friday: Cinnamon Toasted Coconut Cereal

Posted on Oct 25th, 2013 - By LowCarbOneDay - 3 Comments

This week I have a special treat for you.....Cinnamon Toasted Coconut Cereal.  It's an easy, five ingredient coconut dish that you can enjoy with…

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Cheesy Rosemary Focaccia Bread A Guest Post from Mindful Mama

Posted on Oct 23rd, 2013 - By LowCarbOneDay - 1 Comment

Over the next few months I will be busy working on my next eCookbook, which is scheduled to be out in December 2013.  While I’m focused on the new…

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GIVEAWAY: 3-Pack Primal Pit Paste Natural Deodorant–$29 Value

Posted on Oct 13th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 1 Comment

After changing to a Paleo diet and getting rid of the inflammatory and potentially toxic ingredients from my diet, I began reading a lot about…

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Homemade Fajita Seasoning

Posted on Oct 2nd, 2013 - By LowCarbOneDay - 0 Comments

I've talked before about how store bought seasoning packets usually have added MSG, preservatives and SUGAR, which is totally unnecessary.  So I've…

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October Giveaway: Spiral Vegetable Slicer

Posted on Oct 1st, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 1 Comment

___________________________ And the winner is..... #6295: Linda K. Not the winner?  Pick up your spiral vegetable slicer here (while it's on…

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Toasted Coconut Pancakes

Posted on Sep 30th, 2013 - By LowCarbOneDay - 0 Comments

So I told you last week that I was obsessed with the Toasted Coconut Butter I made, so naturally I had to make another recipe featuring my new…

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Kick the Weight with Keto Update and Coconut Oil Candies (aka Fat Bombs)

Posted on Sep 28th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Fat Bombs (Coconut Oil Candies) If you missed by book review of Kick the Weight with Keto:  How to Lose Weight and Feel Great on a Paleo-Ketogenic…

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Five Ingredient Friday: Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles)

Posted on Sep 27th, 2013 - By LowCarbOneDay - 8 Comments

Today I'm sharing with you how to make Zucchini Noodles (or any kind of vegetable noodle).  It isn't a recipe per say, but it's a very valuable…

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Mixed Berry Smoothie

Posted on Sep 23rd, 2013 - By LowCarbOneDay - 0 Comments

I often get asked about what I put in my smoothies and today I'm going to share my favorite smoothie recipe with you.  I use frozen mixed berries…

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Toasted Coconut Butter Cups

Posted on Sep 12th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 8 Comments

Coconut butter is one of my favorite things and I love to eat it by the spoonful.  Ever since I made Coconut Chips, I have been obsessed with…

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Savory Zucchini Bread

Posted on Sep 10th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 3 Comments

Today's post is a guest post over at Empowered Sustenance.  Because my diet doesn't include grains I often get asked if I miss regular bread.  For…

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September Giveaway

Posted on Sep 5th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 16 Comments

Who's ready for a the September GIVEAWAY??? I wanted to share some a great prize that will hopefully help you on your low carb or paleo journey. …

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Glazed Blueberry Biscuits

Posted on Sep 4th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 12 Comments

So I have to admit back five or six years ago I never cooked and relied on going to fast food establishments for every meal of the day.  It was…

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Onion Dip

Posted on Sep 2nd, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 2 Comments

Happy Labor Day!  I hope you are able to enjoy some time off and relax a little bit.  After I made some Slow Cooker Onions I wanted to come up with…

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Frozen Coconut Lemonade

Posted on Aug 28th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 6 Comments

Over the weekend we had glimmers of Fall like whether here that made me ready to break out the pumpkin recipes.  Unfortunately that feeling quickly…

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Slow Cooker Onions

Posted on Aug 23rd, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 10 Comments

To be honest I have never really liked onions.  Sure I'd eat them if they were chopped up really fine and thrown in a dish, but I never really made…

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Salad in a Jar with Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing

Posted on Aug 21st, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 4 Comments

Between working full time and putting up recipes on the blog/Facebook life is definitely busy.  I'm always looking for ways to prepare meals ahead…

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Powdered Chocolate Donut Holes (Low Carb)

Posted on Aug 12th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 4 Comments

Most of the time my breakfasts consist of meat and veggies, but every once in awhile I like something a little different.  These Powdered Chocolate…

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Buffalo Wing “Hummus”

Posted on Aug 7th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

It's always great to have different dips around for all of the summer BBQs.  Instead of serving the dips with chips, sliced veggies or even homemade…

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Sparkling Watermelon Cooler

Posted on Aug 2nd, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

The other week I went to pick up my weekly CSA vegetables, when they handed me a watermelon and said "Congrats it's your lucky day...a free…

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Bread and Butter Pickles

Posted on Jul 19th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 3 Comments

I like experimenting in the kitchen to make low carb and paleo dishes, so when I had a request for low carb Bread and Butter Pickles I was happy to…

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Onion and Bacon Jam

Posted on Jul 15th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 2 Comments

Onions have been a big part of my CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box so far this year.  At first I was a little disappointed because I hardly…

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Blueberry Muffin in a Minute (Low Carb and Paleo Friendly)

Posted on Jul 10th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 23 Comments

When I first posted my recipe for a Chocolate Muffin in a Minute I received requests for different varieties.  People love to throw together these…

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Battle Bacon: What’s the Best Way to Cook Bacon?

Posted on Jul 8th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 32 Comments

One thing is for sure, people following a low carb or Paleo diet LOVE bacon.  I recently found a great source of fresh pastured bacon from a local…

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Paleo Fried Green Tomatoes (Low Carb)

Posted on Jul 5th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 2 Comments

As soon as I saw the the green tomatoes in my CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box, I just knew I needed to make fried green tomatoes.  I have…

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Paleo Blueberry Barbeque Sauce

Posted on Jul 2nd, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Blueberries are in season here in South Carolina so I've been making a lot of recipes with the blueberries from my CSA (Community Supported…

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July Giveaway

Posted on Jul 1st, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 10 Comments

The WINNER is Entry #7883:  Lisa S. (Pinned Coconut Muffins on Pinterest).  Congrats!  Please email me with your address to claim your…

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Carrot Cake Breakfast Muffins (Primal and Low Carb)

Posted on Jun 28th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 3 Comments

For the last few weeks carrots have been in my CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box and mostly I've just been roasting them or making Carrot…

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Blueberry Coffee Cake (Primal and Paleo Friendly)

Posted on Jun 26th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 15 Comments

It's blueberry season here in South Carolina and I was excited to see blueberries in my CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box this week.  I was…

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What I Made With My CSA Veggies: Week 3

Posted on Jun 24th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Last week was Week 3 of participating in a Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA.  A CSA allows a group of people to buy a share of the farms…

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Homemade Basil Marinara Sauce

Posted on Jun 21st, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 5 Comments

When I first saw that basil was in my CSA box this week my first thought was pesto.  I had just made Arugula Pesto and still had some leftover so I…

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Marinated Golden Beets and Why Beets are Good Carbs

Posted on Jun 12th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 2 Comments

Ok, so apparently I'm not a beet expert.  I had high hopes of making Red Velvet Brownies using the beets that were in my CSA box this week.  Those…

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Coconut Chips Two Ways and Why You Should Add Coconut to Your Diet

Posted on Jun 10th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 2 Comments

I'm always on the go, so in order to be prepared I always have snacks with me in case I can't get somewhere to have a decent real food meal.  One of…

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What I Made With My CSA Veggies: Week 1

Posted on Jun 7th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 8 Comments

So last week was my first time participating in a Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA.  A CSA allows a group of people to buy a share of the…

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Arugula Pesto and Why You Should Eat More Arugula

Posted on Jun 5th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Last week in my CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box I had a mysterious bag of lettuce.  I wasn't exactly sure what it was so I grabbed a leaf…

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May Favorites

Posted on Jun 4th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Can you believe May is over? This year is really flying by so quickly.  I wanted to share with you some of my favorites recipes and articles from…

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Grain Free Instant Cinnamon “Oatmeal” (Low Carb)

Posted on May 13th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 55 Comments

Grain Free Instant Cinnamon "Oatmeal" Recipe In the mornings I'm always dragging myself out of bed late so I don't have much time to eat breakfast…

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Homemade Taco Sauce (Low Carb and Paleo)

Posted on Apr 24th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 1 Comment

You've already seen how easy it is to make Homemade Taco Seasoning that is low carb and paleo, but have you ever looked at the ingredients of store…

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Homemade Taco Seasoning (Low Carb and Paleo)

Posted on Apr 19th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 2 Comments

Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe As you can see from the ingredients listed above, store bought taco seasoning contains ingredients that are far from…

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Zucchini Lasagna (Low Carb and Dairy Free)

Posted on Apr 10th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 4 Comments

I've been lactose intolerant for about 10 years now and most of the time I don't really feel like I'm missing out on anything because I can't eat…

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Basil and Garlic Drop Biscuits (Low Carb and Dairy Free)

Posted on Apr 5th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 16 Comments

Every once in awhile I like to have a biscuit with dinner and I love to whip up these drop biscuits.  They are so easy to throw together and you can…

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Primal Life Kit Sale (Low Carb & Paleo eBooks and Product Discounts)

Posted on Apr 3rd, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

When I first started my low carb journey I had two rules 1) NEVER starve myself and 2) Eat good food!  I wasn't going to live off lettuce and dry…

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March Favorites

Posted on Apr 1st, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Can you believe March is over? This year is really flying by so quickly.  I wanted to start April with a list of some of things I loved or thought…

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10,000 Facebook Fans Giveaway

Posted on Mar 25th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 7 Comments

Who's ready for a GIVEAWAY??? In honor of the Living Low Carb...One Day at a Time Facebook Page reaching over 10,000 fans I wanted to share some…

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St. Patrick’s Day Recipe Round Up

Posted on Mar 15th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Over the last few weeks I've posted a few recipes to help make your St. Patrick's Day festive, but I wanted to add a few more recipes to your…

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Strawberry Nut Bars

Posted on Mar 8th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 4 Comments

The recipe today is Strawberry Nut Bars, which are great for breakfast.  I've mentioned before that I usually like to throw some homemade sausage…

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February Favorites

Posted on Mar 1st, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 2 Comments

Can you believe February is over? This year is really flying by so quickly.  I wanted to end the month by putting together a list of things that I…

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Immersion Stick Blender Giveaway

Posted on Feb 27th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 44 Comments

Congrats to Rebecca P for winning the Immersion Stick Blender Giveaway!!! Who's ready for a GIVEAWAY??? I wanted to share a great price that will…

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Awaken: 30+ Egg Free and Grain Free Breakfasts Ebook

Posted on Feb 22nd, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 6 Comments

I can't believe it's finally here!  I have been working hard for months developing/testing recipes, taking photos, and editing the book and it's…

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Lamb Burgers (Low Carb and Paleo)

Posted on Feb 15th, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 2 Comments

  Back when I was doing my Whole30, I decided to try lamb for the first time.  I had read that ground lamb was good for beginners that aren't…

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Fried "Rice" (Low Carb and Paleo)

Posted on Jan 2nd, 2013 - By Karen Sorenson - 14 Comments

I've really been in the mood for Fried Rice lately, but since Chinese take-out is off limits I needed to use my favorite rice substitute. …

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Top Ten Recipes from 2012

Posted on Dec 31st, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 1 Comment

As I mentioned on the Living Low Carb...One Day at a Time Facebook page, I had my One Year Blogiversary on Friday.  To celebrate this milestone and…

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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites (Low Carb and Paleo)

Posted on Dec 19th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 4 Comments

I've been posting a lot of recipes for sweets lately so I decided to make a great low carb appetizer.  My favorite vegetable this winter has been…

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Low Carb Peppermint Hot Chocolate (Dairy Free)

Posted on Dec 12th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 10 Comments

The holiday season always makes me want some hot chocolate.  Last year I never got around to making a low carb version of hot chocolate so this year…

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Sweet and Spicy Mixed Nuts (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

Posted on Dec 5th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 10 Comments

The holiday season is filled with parties and gatherings to celebrate this special time of year. But with all the tasks to take care of, it can feel…

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Low Carb Butternut Squash "Risotto" a Guest Post for Food Renegade (Paleo)

Posted on Dec 3rd, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 3 Comments

Today's recipe is a guest post for Kristen over at the Food Renegade.I'm always looking for ways to get more veggies on the dinner table.  One of my…

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Paleo Roasted Carrot and Mushroom Soup a Guest Post for Homemade Mommy

Posted on Nov 28th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 1 Comment

During the cold weather months there's nothing better than coming in from the cold and having a big bowl of soup.  It warms you up and comforts you…

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Paleo Pen Pals and Cinnamon Swirl Bread (Gluten Free and Low Carb Adaptable)

Posted on Nov 23rd, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 5 Comments

This month I participated in Paleo Pen Pals.  I had participated in a foodie pen pal group before, but I was looking for something a little more low…

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Low Carb Thanksgiving: Stuffing (Gluten Free and Paleo)

Posted on Nov 19th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 5 Comments

I haven't had Stuffing (or Dressing) in a long time. The last few years I've been trying to pretend like green beans or mushrooms would make me…

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Low Carb Thanksgiving: Orange Cranberry Sauce (Gluten Free and Paleo Friendly)

Posted on Nov 12th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 4 Comments

When I shared my Roasted Turkey and Pan Gravy I mentioned that I had never made a turkey before.  Well, my experience with cranberry sauce is the…

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The Great Coconut Aminos Mystery Solved (Low Carb, Gluten Free, Paleo)

Posted on Nov 9th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 6 Comments

Coconut Aminos? You may have noticed that I have been using coconut aminos in many of my recipes lately.  Several people have asked me about coconut…

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10 Ways to Use Coconut Oil

Posted on Nov 2nd, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 5 Comments

By now you have probably seen coconut oil used in a lot of low carb and paleo recipes, but did you know there are several other ways to use coconut…

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Grilled Ranch Chicken (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

Posted on Jul 30th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 11 Comments

My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Grilled Ranch Chicken.  I have been on a search for a replacement for my beloved ranch seasoning and…

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Homemade Dill Pickles (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

Posted on Jun 12th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 12 Comments

My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Homemade Dill Pickles. Cucumbers are one of my favorite snacks and lately I was looking for different ways…

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Low Carb Chili with “Cornbread” Muffins

Posted on Apr 25th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 4 Comments

Tonight's cooking adventure was Low Carb Chili with mini "Cornbread" Muffins.  Since we never made chili this winter and there is a slight chill in…

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Breakfast for Dinner

Posted on Apr 2nd, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Tonight's cooking adventure was Breakfast for Dinner: Waffles and Zucchini Hashbrowns.  I've heard quite a few people say that were having breakfast…

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Low Carb Kale Chips

Posted on Jan 9th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 1 Comment

While watching TV I saw a recipe for Kale Chips. I've never had kale, but I saw how crispy they got in the oven and I thought they would make a good…

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Low Carb BBQ Sauce

Posted on Jan 8th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Another cooking adventure today was Low Carb BBQ sauce. I made Bruce's BBQ sauce found here:…

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Low Carb Pigs in a Blanket

Posted on Jan 8th, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 0 Comments

Today’s cooking adventure was Low Carb Pigs in a Blanket. I started with the usually oopsie roll recipe found here:…

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Low Carb Pizza with an Oopsie Dough Crust

Posted on Jan 3rd, 2012 - By Karen Sorenson - 4 Comments

Sunday night I was excited to try making a low carb pizza! I had seen a recipe for using the revolution/oopsie roll dough as a pizza crust and I…

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