Author: Black Tie and Jam

One thing I miss on the Keto diet is pasta. I also miss beans and corn and bananas and…..the list goes on. Some people substitute pasta with zoodles or something similar, but it is just not the same. Pasta is difficult to replicate. Couscous is pasta, but in this side dish, cauliflower rice is actually […]

Although this recipe seems to have a lot of ingredients, it comes together quickly. The peanut sauce in this recipe is so good that I could eat it with a spoon. Note: The chicken needs some time to marinate, so prepare the marinade a day ahead. The marinade’s flavor permeates meats better if it marinates […]

The things that go through my mind sometimes as alternatives for foods I took for granted before Keto! Cauliflower patties are one idea that I had to replace English muffins. OK…..so they didn’t turn out anything like English muffins, but they are good nonetheless. These could replace polenta as a side dish or as a […]

Black Tie and Jam had some technical difficulties this week. The issues I had with my hosting service had advantages and disadvantages. The disadvantage was that a security issue locked me out of WordPress and Bluehost. That took several days to repair. Beyond that, I had a problem with the SSL on my account. I […]

I needed an excuse to invite some friends over. Scratch that! I enticed some friends to come over by making a special cocktail. Scratch that! I didn’t need to coerce them with cocktails; they were coming anyway because they wanted to hang out. I made Sangria anyway. What a refreshing way to spend the afternoon […]

This week, I am making some items that were on previous menus that I did not get around to making. If you are interested in learning how I create my meal plans and plan a once-a-month grocery shopping trip, you can find it here. Menu Plan Monday – Leftovers Tuesday – Stuffed Peppers and zucchini […]

First, let me say that you do not need an air fryer to make these Avocado Fries. You can use an oven with the same results. These could not be easier! Avocado Fries make an excellent alternative to french fries with burgers or sandwiches. You can make these Keto or not. My genius idea to […]

HAPPY MONDAY PEOPLE!!! LET’S DO THIS! Menu Monday – Tacos with all the Fixins Tuesday – Leftovers or something from the freezer Wednesday – Chicken Curry Fried Rice Thursday – Burger with Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onion Friday – Keto Island Chicken and Edamame Succotash Saturday – Chili Garlic Lime Shrimp and Avocado Pistachio Salad […]

Orlando is more than theme parks and resorts. If you are headed to the Orlando area and want to include something beyond the hustle and bustle of the usual attractions, plenty of venues exist that provide an escape from all the crowds. Harry P. Leu Gardens just north of downtown Orlando is one worth a […]

It’s nice not to worry about what’s for lunch! Many times, I skip lunch simply because I am too lazy to make it. When you open the refrigerator and stare into the abyss for 10 minutes trying to find some inspiration for something to eat is not the answer for the lunchtime woes. You would […]