Some days it’s really hard to stay on track. It’s funny what foods I’ve ended up missing. I expected to really miss beer and cocktails. In the end I miss pepperoni flavored combos and Taco Bell bean burritos. I’m usually prepared when I go into stores where I expect food. I know to stay focused… Read More Great Inspirations
Nerd that I am I’ve compiled all my ip paperwork into a three ring binder. It keeps everything in one place and I know exactly where I can look things up. Mostly I keep it on my counter to use the chart of weight per cup of vegetables. There are handy clear panels on back… Read More Tips: My nerdy ip notebook
It’s finally getting chilly enough in the mornings in Austin for me to crave a pumpkin-flavored drink. One of my friends throws an annual pumpkin party. We all carve pumpkins and bring various pumpkin-flavored food. Of course there are no pumpkin beers and casseroles for me so I decided to make my own pumpkin treat.… Read More Recipe: Pumpkin pie shake
I love my cast iron pans. One is a frying pan that belonged to my grandmother. The Lodge brand logo on the bottom is from the design they used in the 30s so it may have belonged to my great-grandmother. It’s that perfectly black color with natural seasoning that’s built up over the years. To… Read More Recipe: Grilled asparagus
I’ve been trying to find good ways to cook pork loin cuts because I read that they are among the leaner cuts. We alternate between beef and pork roasts because I like pork while Cody prefers beef. This is another one of those great recipes where the prep is easy, you just set it in the… Read More Recipe: Slowcooker Roast Pork loin
Sometimes I forget which ideal protein foods are designated as restricted on the program. That means a food from IP that we can only eat once a day, the other allowed packets must not be on this list. I personally don’t eat a restricted food every day, or eat half of one instead. But there’s… Read More Restricted ip food
IP requires a daily 1-2 teaspoons of olive or grape seed oil to get a minimum amount of good fat and 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt to keep electrolytes balanced, among other things. I take the ideal salt that includes extra potassium too. As organized as I try to be I doubted I’d remember to measure… Read More Getting your minimum oil and salt
I love Halloween. Love seeing the kids in their costumes and hearing their tiny voices say, “Trick or Treat!” And their parents making sure they say their thank yous every time. We live in a suburb with lots of young families so our doorbell rings constantly from 6 pm to 9 pm. We have gotten… Read More Trick or Treat
I know, right? Pickled onions. Sounds absolutely bizarre. Let me tell you, you have not lived until you’ve had a pulled pork taco with pickled onions on top. Or try an IP friendly version using Jicama Tortillas! Amazing! To me it’s the perfect compromise because, while IP allows onions, they have to be raw. Raw… Read More Recipe: Pickled Red Onions
After following any message board about Ideal Protein eventually you’ll see a reference to WF. It stands for Walden Farms, a company that sells many condiments that are sugar, carb, and calorie free. They can be hit or miss. Personally I don’t like the thousand island dressing but I love the creamy bacon dressing. I… Read More Flavor Country
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