Author: Black Tie and Jam

In some ways, this seemed like an easy week; in other ways, it was far from easy. I did a lot of going back and forth to help a friend which was more of a logistical problem for attending to things at home. We also had an unexpected guest one night, which was fun. We […]

This is a simple burger to make that packs a punch of flavor. The onion is mixed into the meat to infuse it with flavor. Not only are the burgers infused with onion flavor, but it is topped with caramelized onions, too. Provolone slices balance out the flavor of the onions with a creamy, cheesy […]

Who doesn’t love a good steak? Coffee and spices flavor a juicy steak cooked to perfection for this recipe. The rub gives the steak a richness especially when the juice from the steak mingles with the caramelized onions. Ingredients 1/4 cup instant espresso powder 1/4 cup Swerve brown sugar 2 Tbsp. chili powder 2 Tbsp. […]

Club Wyndham Fairfield Glade is located in Crossville, Tennessee between Nashville and Pigeon Forge. It is a two-hour drive to both cities, plus it is a 2-hour drive to Chattanooga. Crossville is a small, quiet town nestled in the Cumberland Valley in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. The surroundings are beautifully forested with rolling […]

4D Experience at Excalibur – Hollywood movies take you on a 15-minute 4D thrill ride. Check the link for available times. 4 Queens Casino – In the heart of Las Vegas on Fremont Street, 4 Queens is close to restaurants, bars and parking. Adventure Dome at Circus Circus – The kids will love this 5-acre […]

This is the first time that I have meal prepped for a period of two weeks. It definitely took longer, but the effort was worth it in the end. I needed to do this to make life easier as I was dog-sitting for a friend. Now that I know I can do it, I will […]

I am not much of a fan of Tom Cruise as a person, but dang! He makes some good movies! Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1 is about 2.75 hours long, but it is one of those movies that is so fast-paced and interesting that it doesn’t feel like it is that long. Of course, […]

Having lived a Keto lifestyle for a while now, I’ve come to use quite a few Keto and low-carb products over and over again. I have so many that I felt I needed to break up my original post into several parts. See Part I and Part II of this series to read along with […]

I am always looking for new ways to use fathead dough. Not only is it fun to create new recipes, but I like to create something out of nothing. These did not turn out as I originally intended, but the result was what I had hoped for: DELICIOUS! These cheesy Pizza Sticks are loaded with […]

Nothing says Springtime more than the appearance of asparagus. Crisp-tender asparagus in a savory stir fry is a quick side dish that is bright and flavorful. It doesn’t get any healthier than this! Ingredients 1 Tbsp. soy sauce 1 Tbsp. granulated Swerve 1 medium orange, juiced 1 Tbsp. corn starch 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil 2 […]