Let's Get Kookin'

         Cooking is a passion. My passion began growing up in southeast Louisiana where my great grandmother played a huge role in my upbringing. There was no playroom , there was a kitchen. We had no alarm clocks, but when the sweet aroma of bacon frying down in a cast iron skillet on top of the gas stove swept through the house we knew the day had started. Gosh how I miss those smells . Not being tall enough I would pull a chair up to the counter and help with various tasks. My cooking skills were not the only thing learned in that kitchen. Life lessons so valuable are hard to find in this modern age.
         I can only hope every time my little ones join me in the kitchen they are not only learning how to be great cooks, but are gaining valuable lessons and priceless memories that will help carry them throughout life.

Some family dynamics before we go ..

         I became a single mother at the age of 18 . My beautiful Jayda is now 15 years old . When she was 3 I met my now husband of 10 years in August, Michael. Together Michael and I had McKenzie(9) and Trey(8). We raise our children in southeast Louisiana where Mike works in the oil and gas refineries. His long hot days make for one hungry man at supper time . My cooking skills come quite handy with this and I often joke that he married me for that sole reason 😜. I spent 5 years in a wheelchair due to tumor removals and reconstructive surgeries on my leg. Over the 5 years I put on 80 pounds. I gained a small human. In the attempt to become healthier I researched and researched many diets and WOE ( way of eating ) . I stumbled upon information about the Keto way of life and began integrating it into my life. 2 months in I am 15 pounds down and have quite a few to go . Other than the weight loss , which is great because I have failed at many many diets in the past, I now have more energy and feel overall healthier . I invite you to join me on this journey . I will also share with you all of my favorite recipes !

And last but not least here is today's recipe..

Forth of July is coming up so I figured my favorite party recipe would be fun to share ..
For this recipe I used my oster food processor but any food processor / blender will do ..

Kickin' Kajun Keto Ranch !!  

Keto Macros  Protein <1g  Calories 145    Fat 12g       Carbs <1g   ( PER ONE OUNCE SERVING)

2 Cups Mayo
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 raw onion
1 tbsp Capers in vinegar (include the juice!)

2 tsps minced garlic
1 tsp dillweed seasoning
2 tsps black pepper
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cayenne pepper ( you can gradually add this until level of desired heat is reached or you can dismiss it entirely for an amazing mild ranch 🙂)


Blend in food processor until everything is well integrated .. Chill for an hour and serve in a bowl surrounded by your favorite Keto staples ( meats, veggies, cheeses ) . I also keep a jar of this in my fridge to enjoy on my salads !!!