Author Archives: Joshua Sloan

Barbecue Corned Beef & Cabbage

This recipe is so easy to prepare from food storage and freshly harvested items.  This recipe isn’t necessarily “low-carb”, although I’d definitely call it “lowER-carb”.  The barbecue sauce does list sugar on the ingredients list, but based on the fact … Continue reading

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Save with Sarah — Discounted Gift Cards

It’s back to school time, and if your family is like mine, the budget’s starting to get really tight.  School supplies, clothes, books, haircuts — there’s a lot to do to get kids ready for school and your normal monthly … Continue reading

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Zingy Egg Salad

I really enjoy this egg salad recipe.  It’s great plain or served in a raw bell pepper half. Ingredients: 8 hard-boiled eggs, chopped 1/4 c spicy mustard 1/2 c mayonnaise stevia equivalent to 1 T sugar 1/2 t garlic salt … Continue reading

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My Favorite Meatballs

The possibilities are endless for this tasty, low-carb recipe.  My kids eat them with pasta or in sandwiches, and my husband and I enjoy them plain or served over a pasta alternative like French-cut green beans or zucchini. Ingredients: 2 … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal

While it certainly isn’t the most photogenic breakfast in the world, your taste buds won’t care if you love pumpkin as much as we do. Ingredients: 1/3 c Quaker quick oats a dash of sea salt 1/4 t ground cinnamon … Continue reading

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Sarah’s Chicken & Broccoli Casserole

My entire family loves this casserole, and it’s a great way to include broccoli — my favorite veggie “super food” — in our meal plan. Ingredients: 12oz cooked chicken 28oz frozen broccoli 1c mayonnaise 1c Parmesan cheese, dry grated 3/4c … Continue reading

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Meatloaf Burgers

These burgers are a meal in themselves.  Top with your favorite veggies or serve with a salad. Ingredients: 2lb ground beef 1/2 small onion, minced 1/2 bell pepper, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 large egg 3/4c Parmesan cheese, dry … Continue reading

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Coconut Milk Breakfast Custard

This custard is a delicious way to start your day.  Have it with sliced berries or enjoy it plain.  Either way, you can’t go wrong! Ingredients 5 large eggs 1 can coconut milk, unsweetened stevia equivalent to 1/3 – 1/2c … Continue reading

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Home Essentials: French Press Coffee Maker

Even if you don’t like coffee, it’s my feeling that everyone should have a French press coffee maker on hand.  Not only can you make the best cup of coffee that you’ve ever tasted, you can brew tea from bulk … Continue reading

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Diabetes and Blood Sugar Control: Important Preparedness Topics

According to the National Diabetes Education Program website, 25.8 million Americans suffer from diabetes.  Another 79 million Americans, myself included, have pre-diabetes.  Bearing in mind these staggering numbers, chances are that we all know someone whose life is affected by … Continue reading

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