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Going Keto: Update for 9/19/17

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Sarah Wittekind

I’m really happy with my progress since recommitting to a low carb, high fat, moderate protein eating plan back on September 8, 2017. I’m already feeling so much better even though I’m fighting some sort of bug that the kids … Continue reading →

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Going Keto: Update for 9/10/17

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Sarah Wittekind

Although it’s only day three since I officially recommitted to a low-carb, high-fat, moderate protein eating plan, there’s so much to report! I’ll try not to write a book here, but I do have a lot of things to share. … Continue reading →

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Back to a Ketogenic Diet Thanks to Naysayers

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Sarah Wittekind

Last week, while listening to an episode of The Survival Podcast, I experienced something that surprised me. I felt irrationally triggered by a naysayer, and as a result, I’m committing to get my health back on track by following a … Continue reading →

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Warm Blankets — A Summer Car Kit Essential Item

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Sarah Wittekind

During the “dog days of summer”, you wouldn’t necessarily think of warm blankets as being essential, but it’s amazing how much they can help in some pretty unexpected ways. Almost two years ago, we got an Ivy Hawkins waterproof utility … Continue reading →

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Meet Leader Dog Denver

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Sarah Wittekind

On January 11, 2017, I met my third Leader Dog, an amazing Labrador Retriever named Denver. Our meeting was a long time coming, but when I touched him for the first time, I knew that everything I’d gone through up … Continue reading →

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Product Review: Nature’s Best Zero Carb Protein Powder, Banana Cream

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Sarah Wittekind

As someone who has followed a low-carb eating plan off and on for almost 20 years now, I have extensive experience tasting protein powders. With that said, I think I’ve just tasted my favorite of all time — Nature’s Best … Continue reading →

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Recipe Review: Pressure Cooker Beef & Broccoli

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Sarah Wittekind

I’ve been experimenting with pressure cooker recipes. Last night, I made Pressure Cooker Beef and Broccoli Recipe, and I wanted to share my thoughts.

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IN Cottage Food Law: Cream Cheese Frosting Without Cream Cheese?

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Sarah Wittekind

The other day, a TSPN Zello friend from New York mentioned the sale of baked goods from her homestead, and it got me thinking. Could I do the same thing here in Indiana? If so, what are the rules? After … Continue reading →

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Sesame Orange Chicken & Rice in the Power Pressure Cooker XL

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Sarah Wittekind

With still more inspiration from Pressure Cooking Today, I discovered another recipe that’s definitely a keeper! Here’s what I did. Ingredients

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Taco Chicken in the Power Pressure Cooker XL

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Sarah Wittekind

After being inspired by a recipe I found on Pressure Cooking Today, I improvised some taco chicken with my Power Pressure Cooker XL. I was very pleased with the outcome. Ingredients