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A Taste of Russia at Kachka in Portland Oregon
Today’s foodie lunch experience featured a taste of Russia at Kachka in SE Portland. When I previewed the menu I was little nervous due to the amount of herring and beet options. Despite being 1/2 Norwegian, I’m not a fan of herring. And beets…Well, beets taste like dirt. 😬 Everything I sampled had a wonderful combination of flavors and tasted so fresh. I always find it helpful to see photos, especially if it’s food I’m not familiar with, so here’s a look at what we ordered. What we Tried I ordered the CURED SALMON BUTERBROD (beet cured salmon, farmer’s cheese, pickles and radish sprouts on toasted rye.) Yum!! If you…
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Keto Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars
These Keto Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars were a hit at Thanksgiving! Most of my family is eating Keto, but even those who don’t follow a ketogenic way of eating thought these were great. I think the trick was the sweetener. Erythritol based sweeteners like Swerve have a cooling effect that my kids can often detect in baked goods. For this recipe I decided to try Monkfruit instead and it went totally undetected! I’m calling that a win! {This article includes affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I may earn a very small commission from qualifying purchases when you use my links. There is no extra cost to you. If you…
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10 Tips for Eating Keto on Vacation
If the idea of eating keto on vacation seems overwhelming to you, keep reading. While it may seem a bit daunting to venture away from your normal home routine, let me assure you that with a little planning, you can be successful even on vacation. Here are 10+ tips to help you stay keto on your next vacation: 10 Tips for Eating Keto on Vacation: Decide ahead of time that you will pursue keto foods. When you go into a vacation with a mindset that you will stay keto, you’re already well on your way to success. Think about all the places you plan to go. Visualize what temptations you…
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Keto Meals When You’re Traveling
Meal Prep Containers Make Keto Traveling a Cinch For starters…Get these meal prep containers to hold your keto meals on your travel days. They work well whether you are traveling by car or plane, are perfect for kids and adults, can be reused and hold a good amount of food. These containers are easy to rinse out and stack for storing when not in use. Condiment cups with lids are also useful for packing things like salad dressing, cream cheese and peanut butter or anything else you need contained. They also work great for portion control for things like nuts. I brought mine on our recent flight to Texas and…
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Keto Egg Muffins
These make-ahead keto egg muffins make a great grab-and-go breakfast or even a mid-day snack. Sometimes it’s nice to change things up a bit. These egg cups make a great alternative to the usual scrambled eggs and bacon keto breakfast. Once you mix together the egg base, you can create any number of different flavor combinations. Just add in your choice of meat, cheese and veggies and bake for a delicious, portable breakfast. Once these egg muffins cool completely, I store in a glass container in the refrigerator. However, if I’m going to be traveling with these, I place them in a plastic ziplock bag and pack in a cooler.…
