True or Truth?

If I were to tell you that I am a blonde, that is true, for today, but what is also true about me is that my roots grow out brown. Are the facts true? Do the facts change the Truth? An important and interesting distinction! What is actually true about my appearance or character is…

Mexican Celebrations

In 2008 I purchased my first casa in Chapala, Jalisco. The customs of the community include wide smiles even in the midst of poverty. When passing people while walking down the street, if I say “Buenos Dias” it is the custom to respond likewise. Culturally it is a poor reflection on their mother if they…

KETO Mexicana Relleno

My favorite breakfast item in Mexico is a GOOD Chili Relleno! The one I make at home is controlled by the ingredients that keep my fat melting! Along with the great selection of white cheeses here in Mexico, the peppers, oh my … the peppers! Ingredients 6 whole poblano peppers 3/4 lb shredded beef or…

KETO Chicken Sauerkraut

As the daughter of a German immigrant this recipe makes me feel like doing the polka! I grew up eating whatever our cook Oma prepared. This dish reminds me of the twinkle in her eye when we gobbled up her efforts to delight us. INGREDIENTS two breasts of Chicken Sauerkraut 5 tablespoons sauerkraut 1 Onion…

KETO Breakfast Choices

Are you weary of bacon every day for breakfast? This post is all about healthy CHOICES! How about a dish of Greek yogurt full of fat with nuts and some frozen berries on top? Or even better a pancake with sugar free syrup? Don’t forget a Bullet Proof cup of coffee with a chocolate Fat…

KETO FAT BOMB?

What is a FAT BOMB? It is a pre-made sweet treat for all who are following the KETO lifestyle or The Shepherds Code! We get to indulge our sweet tooth whenever our daily choices do NOT include enough FAT! Three recipes out of many you can find online. Just google FAT BOMB and adjust to…

KETO Broccoli Salad

Serve with your favorite meat dish, or just eat a spoon full to satisfy your green taste buds. Broccoli, bacon, onion and sweetened mayo! Yummy with pulled pork! FIRST: Fry 8 slices of bacon on medium high heat until crispy. Drain, crumble, clip into bacon bits. In a large bowl, combine 3 cups broccoli florets,…

KETO Peanut Butter Cookies

Cuddle up with a cup of coffee and a few peanut butter cookies. All you need is peanut butter, one egg, and your favorite sweetener and within 15 minutes, warm cookies! The only reason to use restraint…is to wait until the cookies cool before devouring! SIMPLE to make, and easy on the tastebudsINGREDIENTS: 1 cup…

KETO Lemon Cake

With Thanksgiving and Christmas soon beckoning our taste buds for a bit of yummy bread, this essential pound cake can be altered to fit many occasions. The lemon frosting can be replaced with a raspberry, a chocolate glaze or just butter it up while it’s hot. Just think of the creative possibilities! Pound cake 2…

Why oh Why Big Sky

Why does the sky loom vast and big? The stars stream with light beams so bright, it is —as if I might be illumined right. Ahhh, to witness the morning sun rise across a plane without interruption, is to be immersed in the majesty of His Diety. To be Renewed, Refreshed, Rejuvenated,Restored, and Reinvented is…