Author: Black Tie and Jam

With Summer in full swing, I wanted to make a pretty wreath to brighten up my craft space. Use my wreath as inspiration to make your own wreath with craft items you have on hand. The Dollar Tree has interesting-shaped wreath forms for only $1.25 that work well for any type of wreath. My favorite […]

The city of Charleston, South Carolina is rich in history that is the epitome of Southern charm and hospitality. The city was the wealthiest city of its time and boasts the first play-producing theater, the first golf club, the first public college and the first museum in the country. It is surrounded on one side […]

It is hard to find low-carb beer, especially in a can. A can is needed for this recipe. When Next beer came out in a can, I jumped on that and bought a few cases. The bad news is it is hard to find now. I have seen it at Kroger and Walmart at a […]

I love burritos! These Southwestern Rice and Bean Burritos are not Keto due to the beans and rice, but you can make them lower in carbs by using starch-resistant rice. I recently found an article about starch-resistance, and I discovered that beans and legumes are starch resistant when hot. GAME CHANGER! I am testing that […]

One thing about Shrimp Creole is that it is a dish full of flavor! It is full of vegetables simmered in a Creole sauce that seems to be difficult to make, but it isn’t. Shrimp Creole is one of those Southern recipes, like gumbo or biscuits, that has as many variations as the stars in […]

I did not do any grocery shopping in June until the middle of the month because I went out of town for a week. I did not want to go to the store before I left, which makes sense when going out of town. The good news is that my grocery bill for the month […]

Having lived in the Keto world for a while now. I’ve come to use quite a few Keto and low-carb products again and again. I have so many that I felt I needed to break up my original post into several parts. Below are some of my favorites and where to find them. Welcome to […]

This is one of my favorite salads! It is so easy to make, and it is a big hit for potlucks and gatherings. The creamy dressing and cheese complement the crunchy veggies and make this salad perfect for the coming hot summer days. Serve this salad alongside smoked meats, BBQ or burgers and dogs. It’s […]

Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 4 explores the back story of Rocket the Racoon, who always emphatically denies he is a raccoon. In this installment of the film franchise, Rocket does indeed find out he is a raccoon much to his surprise. Even though this film inserts the usual comedy among the character interactions, it […]

If you are a new visitor to my website, welcome to my website! Every week (or almost every week), I post a meal plan and my meal prep plan. I dedicate a day of the week, usually Monday, to be my own sous chef by preparing, chopping, slicing, thawing and making ahead any ingredients that […]