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Super Chunky - 1 Hour or Less Cowl! ***Free Pattern***

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This is a super simple pattern that works up quickly because of the thickness of your yarn! You end up with a cozy and warm cowl.  Materials:  Red Heart - Grande - Color Foggy  or your favorite #7 weighted yarn = total of 180 yards needed 19.00 MM Jumbo Hook Chain 45. Join with the first chain to form a ring. Ensure that you did not twist the chain. Chain 2,  and turn the project. Double crochet one time in each stitch. Slip stitch in the chain 2 to complete the round. ROUND 1 - 8 Fasten off, and weave in ends. Normally to weave in the ends you would want to use a darning or embroidery needle. For this type of bulky yarn, you can weave in the ends with your fingers or hook. That's it! You now have a new fall / winter accessory for you, or a cute gift idea for a loved one.  For more patterns that start at $.89 cents check out my  ETSY SHOP  ! *This pattern is property of Hello Gabby. Please do not reproduce this pattern in whol...

9 of My Favorite Low Carb Snacks!

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Let's talk snacks! Whether you have a little extra time, or on the go these snacks are winners in my book. Images taken from a few sites that show some of my favorite snacks to eat which cover salty to sweet, and easy to oven! Lily's Chocolates  -click this link to order these super yummy treats. They are ridiculously low in carbs, but not in taste. My favorite go to when I need chocolate!   Whisps  - click this link to try a 3 pack assortment. Great substitute for chips when you feel like dipping, and getting that extra crunch. Hard Boiled Eggs - what a great way to get your fats in and fill up. Make them at the beginning of the work week and grab them on the go! 2 Ingredient Mousse - This one isn't perfectly Keto friendly because of the pudding ingredients, but for those on Low Carb this will be a great low carb substitute for pudding. Pork Rinds - One of the most versatile cooking item when making low carb food, but as a snack they are perfect the way ...

Keto Bread ! Yes You Can Have Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Again!

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When moving to the Keto lifestyle, I knew a factor of making this sustainable is learning a substitute for bread. I tried some that tasted too eggy, and I don't know about you but I hated the taste. Eggs are already very hard for me to eat, so I needed a bread recipe that can pull me through and keep my on the right track! Another factor when making food, is the ease of the recipe. If I have more than 6 steps, I have to weigh its convenience. Here are 5 steps to making yummy Keto Bread, and one of those steps is turning on the oven. Ingredients 1/2 Cup of Butter (microwave in a microwave safe bowl to melt it) 2 Cups of Almond Flour 5 Eggs (you can add 1 more, but I don't enjoy the eggy taste when it comes to breads) 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder 2 tablespoons of Coconut Oil 1/2 teaspoon of Xanthum Gum (this is not 100% necessary, but it does improve the bread texture) Pinch to 1/2 teaspoon of Salt Cooking Spray Instructions Preheat oven to 355 F. Mix all i...

KetoCake - Very Easy Chocolate Cake!

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Working in an office, there is always a birthday celebration it seems every week! Of course I sit right next to the table where the cake is presented, and it smells delicious! Being on day 20 of my Keto lifestyle, I knew I needed a way to fight this head on! Therefore here is my KetoCake in chocolate! This recipe is easily doubled or tripled if you want to make more. I brought in extra for others to try who don't know about Keto, and they absolutely loved it. Ingredients Butter or Cooking Spray 1 Egg - 77 Cal, 1 g Net Carb, 5.3 g Fat, 6.3 g Protein 1 tablespoon of heavy whipping cream- 51 Cal, .42 g Net Carb, .51 g Fat, .31 g Protein 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder - 1 Cal, .59 g Net Carb, 0 g Fat, 0 g Protein 3/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract- 9 Cal, .4 g Net Carb, 0 g Fat, 0 g Protein 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder- 12 Cal, 1.3 g Net Carb, .7 g Fat, 1.1 g Protein 1 tablespoon of stevia (or your choice of sugar substitute) - 0 Cal, 0 g Net Carb, 0 g Fat, ...