Kevin Lee Jacobs | A Guide to Creative Living

Eggs in Bacon Baskets (Keto)

I'm not a fan of most diet plans. To keep my weight in check, I simply rotate high-carb days with low- (or no-) carb days. For example, I'll eat an enormous plate of Rigatoni alla Salsiccia e Panna on Monday, and only salads and meats on Tuesday. Wednesday invites Pumpkin Spiced Cinnamon Rolls. (((I like Wednesdays.)))

Keto for Company: Parmesan Crusted Salmon

Last weekend, friends Sarah Kilbourne, Charlotte Sheedy, and Miranda Barry joined the Fox and me for dinner. The occasion? Sarah's XXth birthday! I'd originally planned to serve Beef Wellington as the main course. Then I remembered the beef in said Wellington is encased in glorious, high-carb puff pastry dough. Yours...

Autumn Views from a Drone

Photographer Andy Milford stopped by with his drone the other day. Would you like to see what a sparrow sees when it soars high above Clover Hill in early November? Oh. Clover Hill is the name of my house. It's an old house with far too-many rooftops! The ancient lindens,...

Low-Carb Lasagna Loaf

Last week, after several readers requested "keto-diet-friendly" recipes, I settled on a keto-friendly lasagna. The recipe is similar to traditional lasagna, with three peculiar exceptions: 1) the gluten-free noodles are cut from a baked batter of eggs, cream cheese, and shredded cheese 2) the lasagna is layered in a loaf...

Rumford Fireplace

Mind if I pay homage to Count Rumford and the fireplace he designed in the late 18th century? Count von Rumford (a/k/a Sir Benjamin Thompson -- he was knighted by King George III) was a physicist who specialized in the nature of heat. In the late 18th century, he transformed...

Turkey-Broccoli Casserole (Keto!)

The cold-weather casserole I'm sharing with you today is one of my all-time favorites. It's healthy with broccoli, and oh, so comforting with turkey, bacon, and a generous splash of cream. Need a make-ahead dish that you refrigerate or freeze, and then bake at your leisure? This video and printable...

Classic Spoon Bread

If you've never tried Spoon Bread, please take note: It's delicious! It's also easy to make, and it goes with just about everything. I love it as a side dish, served hot from the oven, and simply topped with butter. I also love it for breakfast or dessert, topped with...

Savory Harvest Turnovers

I picked up some 'Crispin' apples from a local orchard the other day, and promptly used them for savory, puff pastry Harvest Turnovers. Harvest Turnovers contain apples, onion, bacon, Cheddar cheese, and autumn-type spices. They are knock-your-socks-off delicious. Although this recipe makes 8 turnovers, you don’t have to bake them...

Easy Poached Eggs

Poached eggs are delicate, elegant, and yes -- easy to make! You can even make them in advance, as I sometimes do, and then reheat them as needed. I use Julia Child's no-fail poaching technique: I hope this video was helpful to you. Thank you for keeping me company in...

Wild Salmon Burgers (GF, Keto)

I had planned to film a cookie recipe this week. Then I remembered that I need to lose a few pounds. So out with the cookies, and in with some delicious, low-carb, gluten-free Salmon Burgers! Thanks for watching! And by the way, these salmon burgers invite all kinds of variations....

Cleaning and Polishing My Grimy Front Doors

I'm on a roll! Last week, I scraped, primed, and painted the ugly radiator pipe in the entrance hall. And yesterday, I cleaned and polished the interior side of my ancient front doors. Watch me work, and maybe pick up a tip or two for restoring some old wood in...

Stuffed Acorn (or ‘Carnival’) Squash

It's winter squash season! This week, I filled some common acorn squash and some multi-toned 'Carnival' squash with a simple saute of ground chicken, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, red wine, and sage leaves. The result? A seasonal main course that belongs on your dinner table. Thanks for watching! Subscribe to...

Garden Greens and Supermarket Flowers

Wanna make a luxurious flower arrangement without breaking the bank? Then do what I did yesterday, and clip some evergreen branches from your garden, and combine them with inexpensive flowers from the supermarket. Here's the how-to: Well. That was a ghastly video. So … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | November 18, 2018 5 Comments

Soul Bread (Keto)

This recipe from Gloria Koch is a winner. The bread has a mild taste, a moist crumb, a crisp crust, and -- are you ready for this? -- only one gram of carbohydrate per slice! Here's the video and printable recipe: I hope you enjoyed the barking dog in the … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | November 16, 2018 16 Comments