Keto Cheesy Bread

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Krissyar

If you are like many others I know, you have jumped on the Keto diet bandwagon for your new years resolution. The Keto Diet has worked wonders for a lot of people, and can actually be an enjoyable way of eating. You have a lot more options when on the go, and for the most part you don’t feel like you are missing out on some of your favorites. Like for example, pizza or cheese/garlic bread -and this wonderful Keto cheesy bread recipe.

keto cheesy bread with marinara

When I did the whole low calorie diet, I would have to starve myself all day to just have 2 slices of pizza or garlic bread – but with Keto, there are so many alternatives to your favorites, you don’t even feel like you are on a ‘diet’. Its a new way of life!

The Keto cheesy bread is one of my favorites when you are craving some of your old favorites – it definitely hits the spot, and helps ease your cravings – and the best part? It’s not hard to make!

Here’s what you’ll need:

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Yo Mama’s Marinara for dipping

Instructions:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and prepare a lined baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine all of the ingredients together in a mixing bowl together until well incorporated.

  • Flatten out your mixture on the parchment paper shaped like a pizza crust.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, and then switch the oven to broil for a few minutes until the cheese is golden brownketo cheesy bread step 3
  • Slice and enjoy! You can also garnish it with a little bit of red pepper, parsley flakes or Italian seasoning.

    Can you freeze Keto Cheesy Bread?
    To be honest- I don’t know! We never have any left over. I’m sure that you could, but I don’t believe it’s going to taste as good as fresh.

    Looking for more Keto Friendly Recipes? Be sure to follow our Keto/Low Carb Recipes  on Pinterest!

 

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Cheesy Potato Casserole

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Krissyar

This cheesy potato casserole is the perfect side dish for the holidays. You may have heard this particular recipe be called ‘funeral potatoes’, or ‘potluck potatoes’ but no matter what you call them, everyone agrees they are ridiculously delicious!

Ingredients: 

  • 1/3 cup butter, melted 
  • 2 cups sour cream 
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup 
  • 1 teaspoon salt 
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder 
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 
  • 24 ounces frozen diced hash browns (cubes, not shreds), thawed 

Topping: 

  • ½ cup butter (1 stick), melted 
  • 3 cups corn flakes, slightly crushed 

If you want more natural, organic ingredients (I know some of you don’t like cream of chicken soup in a can, etc) you can try these alternatives:

Organic butter

Organic sour cream (I would not recommend swapping the sour cream for Greek yogurt)

10 ounces of homemade cream of chicken soup concentrate instead of canned. Here is one recipe I like.

Organic onion powder

Organic cheese

 

Directions: 

Preheat the oven to 350F degrees. 

In a large mixing bowl, combine the 1/3 cup of melted butter, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, salt, and onion powder. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and thawed diced hash browns.

Pour the mixture into a 9×13 inch glass baking dish greased with non-stick cooking spray. 

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ½ cup of melted butter and crushed corn flakes. Stir until the corn flakes are coated in the butter. Spoon the corn flake mixture over the casserole.

Cheesy Potato Casserole

Bake the casserole uncovered for 45 minutes until it is bubbly and golden brown around the edges. Cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Can I freeze Cheesy Potato Casserole?
Yes you can. Just don’t put the corn flakes on top before freezing.

Cheesy Potato Casserole Makes 12 servings 

 Prep time: 10 minutes 

Cook time: 45 minutes 

Be sure to check out more of our recipes!

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4 Tips For A Stress Free Renovation

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Krissyar

Moving, renovations, major appliance breakdowns – anything that disrupts our home lives can cause a lot of stress. One way to avoid some of the strain? Plan with care. If you can maintain a little control over the situation, it can make a big difference in how you experience the situation, and renovations definitely give you enough lead time to make this happen.

If you’re headed into a major home renovation process, these 4 steps can help you and your loved ones navigate it without feeling like the walls are literally crumbling around you, even if the repairs mean they actually are.

Set A Budget

Renovations and repairs are stressful not just because they disrupt our daily routines, but because they’re expensive. That’s why, before you confirm any part of a home renovation, you need to set a firm budget for the project. Be clear about how much you can spend and which parts of the project are priorities. The fact is, even with careful planning, you may not be able to do everything you’d like to do. Based on your budget, then, you’ll also want to outline what needs to be done first and what can wait until later.

Pack Away 

If you are staying in your home during the renovation process, don’t make the conditions worse than they need to be. For example, once you’ve packed up the room that’s under construction, what will you do with the boxes? You could move them to another room and spend the next several weeks or months shuffling them around and having them in the way, or you could rent a storage unit for the length of the project. Your things will be kept safe, you can reclaim them whenever you’re ready, and you won’t be forced to live in clutter, which can cause higher rates of anxiety.

Have A Survival Plan

Back to that point about daily disruptions – one reason that people tend to get stressed, and that couples and families fight, during the renovation process, is that they failed to plan for alternative arrangements. Where will you cook? If you’re renovating your bathroom, where will everyone shower? Many people plan to stay with friends or relatives during the worst of the work, but that just introduces new people into the web of conflicts. Some people just need a few days at a hotel where they can settle into an alternative routine, take a long shower, and unwind before they can continue coping with the renovation process.

Focus On Communication

When plotting out a renovation, it’s easy to get caught up in all the technical elements, such as the design of the renovation, who will install the windows, or do the carpentry, and those details will influence your renovation. Good planning can prevent all kinds of crises that lead to conflict and stress. But the other factor that really influences renovation stress is communication styles.

If you’re navigating a renovation with your partner or family, sit down and talk about how you’ll handle conflict during this process. Acknowledge that you’ll probably butt heads at least occasionally and create a protocol for settling arguments over changes. You should be making as many decisions beforehand as possible, but if a conflict arises – or you’re just fighting about who took too long in the only available shower – you need to be ready to set it aside and keep moving forward.

Renovations are stressful, but they’re also temporary, so don’t let them rock your relationship. Plan the process carefully and create outlets for the stress of it all. The whole process will be done soon enough.

 

 

 

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Choosing Planters for Trees

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Krissyar

Planters are a great way to add a touch of greenery to spaces otherwise limited on this feature. Trees add a much desired green flourish while creating a heightened landscaping appeal overall. When choosing the right tree pots, it may seem complicated. Here are a few tips to help you make the right choice.

  1. Know if you intend to transplant

The most important thing in choosing tree pots is knowing if you are looking for a starting place or a final place. Many people use pots to start growing a tree in a more controlled environment and then when the tree is strong enough to prosper on its own outside the tree is transplanted. On the flip side, some people plant trees in a pot with no intention of transplanting them to the ground. If you know you won’t be transplanting to the ground, this can help you pick the right pot based on the sizing needs of the tree.

 

  1. Choose the right trees for pots

If you intend to use the planter method for trees, it is important to note that certain trees are better suited to pots than others. Some trees require more root depth, space, and time to reach their full potential. In fact, if you plant certain types of trees in a pot when it isn’t ideal, it can lead to the tree reaching a certain growth stage and then dying or showing signs of unhealthiness. When looking for a tree capable of flourishing in a pot, here are a few popular choices:

  • Flowering dogwood
  • Italian cypress
  • Japanese maple
  • Snowy Mespilus
  • Olive
  • Persian silk tree

 

  1. Consider pot size based on root depth

Aside from knowing if you plan on transplanting and the matter of choosing pot-friendly varieties, the planter size is crucial in choosing tree pots. When you choose the type of tree you intend to plant, you should always find out the root depth the tree typically grows at so you can choose a pot with enough room. This matter will make it easier to choose the right pot for the growing needs of the tree to narrow down the search.

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5 Ways to Keep the New Car Smell

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Krissyar

Everyone wants to keep the new car smell in their car as long as possible, right? I mean there’s not many things that are better – but what do you do when well, it gets a little funky? Here’s a look at 5 common causes of car odors and how you can remove them.

This post is sponsored by Falls Motor City

1. How to Check for Hidden Odors

I call this the “Mom nose” – you  check around the car to see if maybe there is something in the car that is causing the smell. Look under the seats, floor mats, glove compartment, the trunk. It could be an old baby bottle, or milk container (those are the WORST) moldy fruit, forgotten lunch or snack bags or something spilled on the floor. Be sure to throw away the culprit asap, and clean! Also remember, sometimes weird smells can come from the car itself, which may mean you need to get it into the body shop. It could be an issue with overheating, or maybe you need an oil change. 

2. How to Clean Car Carpet and Upholstery

If you can’t find the source of the stink, most likely you need to pull out the vacuum and steam cleaner! A lot of the time (and I know from experience) that the stink can be trapped in the upholstery, carpet or fabric interior of your car. Vacuum in every crevice using an upholstery attachment , and if that doesn’t seem to do it, break out the steam cleaner. There are car cleaning tools you can buy to attach to your current cleaner, or buy a small steam cleaner made for cleaning tight, or odd places. If you have leather, just use leather cleaner, and you should be smelling good as new! 

3. How to  Get the Smoke Smell Out of Your Car

If you smoke – or have a passenger who does – remember to empty the ashtrays on a regular basis. Cigarette smoke tends to ‘stick’ even in the vents. You can spray a car odor eliminator in the car and in the vents as well. Also be sure to open up all the windows and doors to air things out.
Remember, smoking leaves tar behind, which is sticky. So wipe down the inside of the car with a water/vinegar solution. If the smell is still there, try some Dawn Dish Soap as well (that stuff works miracles) and wipe dry.

4. How to Remove Puke/Sick Smell Out of Your Car

If you are a parent (to a child or pet) an accident of some sort is bound to happen. Even if you clean it up immediately, a deep clean is probably going to have to be done. If it’s already dried use the 50/50 water vinegar solution to re wet the spot and remove it with a wet/dry vac. You can even spread cat litter with baking soda as well on the carpet, to help absorb the odor.

5. How to Get the Mildew Smell Out of Your Car

Mildew can be an awful smell to deal with as well – a cracked window and a storm blows in, or a leak in a sunroof, there are many ways that a mildew smell can make your ride to work uncomfortable. But the clean up is pretty simple – use a wet/dry vac to remove any leftover water/wetness, and shampoo with a carpet cleaner. Good as new! 

 

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