Natural, unpasteurized ACV is fermented twice over eighteen months. The first fermentation turns the sugar into alcohol. The second fermentation changes the alcoholic content into acetic acid, which gives the vinegar its taste and some surprising benefits. Apple Cider Vinegar has been drunk as an experiment in a number of recent medical studies. Here are […]
Author: Carol Wright
Super Easy Keto Chocolate Mousse with Avocados
Carol’s Shot Glass Cookbook This takes no time to make, isn’t messy and it’s so rich you’ll be satisfied after having a very small helping. These are the ingredients: 100 g of 90% dark chocolate 2 shot glasses of Xylitol made from beech trees 1 teaspoon of Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon of vanilla powder 3 […]
Learning how to make Apple Cider Vinegar
Last week I went to Nick Edwards’ cider mill in Kintbury to learn how he makes his CiderNiks unpasteurized apple cider vinegar. His mill’s garden is full of large black plastic bags filled to the top with fresh eating and baking apples which he collects from orchards, farms, and stately homes near Newbury. His mill […]
We need fewer showers than we think
This article is a bit shocking.
Great “Bulletproof” Charts on Diet Differences
BULLETPROOF VS. PALEO VS. KETOGENIC DIETS These charts from Dave Asprey’s blog at Bulletproof.com show the differences between three high profile low-carb diets. After looking at each diagram, I realize there are foods that I’ve included into my own repertoire that are not strictly “keto”. For instance, I flavour most dishes with either yellow onions […]
Ancient Blood
A scientific survey, published in Nature, used blood from donors over 60 and donors under 30 to see how cancer reacted with the two different types of blood. Cancerous cells were put into the blood samples. The study found that the cancer reacted differently; in older blood: “cells became much more aggressive, much more metastatic […]
Maeve Binchy’s Irish Times Reviews a number of Low Carb studies
Today I’m reading a biography of Maeve Binchy, who worked at the Irish Times from 1968 until 2000. She learned how to read lips and once watched as two women queuing at her book signing commented meanly on her size and eating habits. The Irish Times recently published an article detailing scientific studies that link […]
Avocado Avocado Vinaigrette
Carol’s Shot Glass Cookbook Avocado Avocado Vinaigrette I try to have home-made vinaigrette prepared and ready in the refrigerator. This recipe is easy to make and delicious on hard boiled eggs, filling the middle of an avocado or for dipping vegetables into, like a slice of cucumber or celery sticks. Half a shot glass (ie […]
Foamy Mint Matcha Keto Latte
Carol’s Shot Glass Cookbook Foamy Mint Matcha Keto Latte This is what you need: Mint tea Half a teaspoon of powdered matcha tea One or two tablespoons of MCT oil One or two tablespoons of unsalted butter Put a kitchen towel over your blender and blend everything up except the collagen powder. Then put the […]
First Post for Carol’s Shot Glass Cookbook
The shot glass is my favourite kitchen tool. I’ve learned a lot from watching friends cook. I’ve also watched as Jamie Oliver throws casually measured ingredients into his pots . That has given me the confidence to adopt some measures in the kitchen that I find helpful and want to share. One such is using […]