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While we tend to lean low carb in our eating habits, we do like a piece of hearty toast in the morning before heading out to do the farm chores. Having taken a break from our sourdough to explore other options, we recently found an easy recipe for this rustic, crusty whole wheat loaf – baked in cast iron!
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Does the word “porridge” make you think of a Dickensian-type gruel, watery and unfilling? It doesn’t have to be like that – and you also don’t have to deal with a crust of burned porridge stuck to the bottom of your pan when you use your Instant Pot. Just 6 minutes on the Porridge setting, and you could be enjoying thick, creamy oatmeal!
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I love it when a snack is not just full of good ingredients, but it feels like you’re eating something you really shouldn’t be – like a candy bar or fudge. Even better, these decadent delights have no added sugar, relying on stevia for sweetness!
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Summer is noodle bowl weather. I like to take leftover (homegrown) cooked chicken and make quick and easy meals with it, like an Asian-inspired noodle bowl. And when you use shirataki noodles instead of egg or rice noodles, it becomes a lower carb but still delicious version of a classic!
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