Food Finds

Bibibop Asian Grill A Low Carb Find

There’s a new fast casual chain called Bibibop and it’s great for people who watch blood sugar. I discovered the restaurant (think of a Chipotle for Korean food) when I was in Columbus, Ohio, this week for my son’s college orientation. It was dinnertime, I was hungry and I wanted something no-fuss and healthy. IRead more

Food Review: Go Picnic Hummus box

I received no compensation for this review.   When I need a quick lunch out, I avoid the fast food drive-throughs and even “quick” serve restaurants.  To me, it’s not worth the money or time it takes to eat high sodium food that has been precooked then microwaved or – like quick-serve restaurant soups –Read more

Garlic oil = Heaven

I received no compensation for my review of this product. Boyajian Garlic Oil is one of my standby ingredients for easy, lower-carb cooking. It’s great to use in roasted vegetables and  as a sauté oil for chicken breast, onions and peppers. I go through bottles pretty quickly; even at $5.99 for 8 fl. ounces (onRead more

Yum! Nourish Bowls

(Note: I’m not compensated for my product opinions.) Nourish Bowls are new items in my supermarket’s refrigerated produce section, and I’m loving the garlicky Monterrey Risotto, studded with cubes of butternut squash and other veggies. The bowls, which came out in May,  are described as  “A delicious warm meal with fresh veggies, grains and sauceRead more