Kevin Lee Jacobs - Gardening, Recipes & Home Décor Tips

Crispy Baked Chicken Parmesan

Mr. Fox is on a low-carb diet, so I've been experimenting with all kinds of gluten-free, "keto"-type recipes. Yesterday, for instance, I made Crispy Baked Chicken Parmesan. The dish was so incredibly delicious that I couldn't wait to share the recipe with you. Here it is, in both video and...

My Best Potato Harvest!

Remember the seed potatoes I planted back in May? I stuck my hands in the soil yesterday, and discovered not just potatoes, but My Best Potato Harvest Ever! Watch me dig the buried treasure, and get my tips for planting, hilling, and storing this popular crop: Thanks for watching! And...

Video: Cleaning the Music Room

Happy first day of September! Today, because I haven't vlogged in quite awhile, I decided to film a cleaning tutorial for you! Grab a dust mask, and then watch me go to town on the papered walls, the brass chandelier, and the pair o' pianos that reside in the music...

Homemade Tomato Paste

I won't lie -- homemade tomato paste requires the patience of a saint. Is the game worth the candle? Yes! Homemade paste has a deep, sophisticated taste can't be matched by anything that comes in a can or a tube. To start, obtain 10 pounds of perfectly ripe, in-season paste...

Crispy Keto Sheet Pan Chicken

I had the hardest time figuring out a name for this recipe. "Kevin's Crazy-Crispy Keto Sheet Pan Chicken" seemed a little...wordy. On the other hand, "Sheet Pan Chicken" wasn't descriptive enough. The chicken IS crispy, thanks to its coating of pork panko -- a zero-carb (and therefore keto-friendly) substitute for...

Roasted Chickpeas and Veggies Dinner

Hoo boy. I made this Roasted Chickpeas and Veggies Dinner the other evening, and it was love at first bite. The chickpeas and vegetables are finished off with a dreamy lemon-and-garlic dressing plus a flurry of fresh herbs. It's a vegan main course that even a meat-eater will love. Note:...

Blueberry Lemon Loaf

This morning, at precisely 5:37, I collected a cupful of blueberries from the shrubs in my garden. Then I turned the fruit into a moist, fragrant, and absolutely addicting Blueberry Lemon Loaf. Ready for a brand new taste-sensation? Make this poetry! Blueberry Lemon Loaf Take a generous cup of fresh,...

Homemade Vanilla Extract

Wanna make your own vanilla extract? I have good news for you. Homemade vanilla extract is less expensive than its commercial counterpart. It's dang delicious, too, and its flavor continually improves over time. Pure vanilla extract is really easy to make, and it makes a terrific holiday gift! Vanilla Beans...

Green Beans Gremolata

I harvested about two pounds of green beans the other day, and then promptly turned them into Ina Garten's "Green Beans Gremolata." Are you familiar with this Italian-inspired dish? Here's the recipe, along with the answer to your burning question: "What the heck is Gremolata?" Gremolata is a classic condiment...

Double Decker Apple Crisp

This is my world-famous recipe for Double Decker Apple Crisp. (Well, it WILL be globally-known after you try it.) The apple slices are baked between layers of streusel, which gives a glorious crispness above and below the soft middle. A better dessert for an autumn … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | September 14, 2019 9 Comments

My Kitchen Cleaning Routine

What possessed me to film my kitchen cleaning routine? Well, there exists on the internet a lot of bad, and even dangerous information. I've watched young YouTube vloggers spray vinegar on granite counter tops (a definite no-no); de-grease cooktops with chemical wipes … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | September 13, 2019 28 Comments

Crispy Baked Chicken Parmesan

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | September 7, 2019 15 Comments

Keto Meatza Pizza

Yesterday I auditioned the popular Keto Meatza Pizza. It's an interesting thing! The ground meat crust is held together with eggs and cheese. After baking the crust, you can eat it out of hand (there's no need for fork or knife). Toppings can vary widely. I topped … [Read more...]

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | September 5, 2019 1 Comment