Friday Treat

I was so excited last night!  I had something great I was going to post today, something earth shatteringly amazing, something no one could miss, something so beyond wonderful - that I forgot.
Seriously, how old am I?  Senility is slipping in.

So, instead of an incredibly noteworthy word performance today, you must settle for the blank stare of doom.  That moment when all thought seeps out of your head and your eyes glass over and all you can think is, "I used to know what I was talking about."

Mostly it  must be school.  I've been very concentrated on learning, memorizing and 100 word essay'ing my way through class so I can pass and move on.  I'd love to take the II part next semester, but things are already looking busy.  I need to focus more on the kids education; this is a great year for them... 3rd and 6th grade.  As soon as the books arrive, I'm actually thinking of bumping my 6th grader to 7th, simply because he's done most of what was required (but I switched programs).   My 3rd grader is a great inspiration in procrastination and free spirit but he has a knack for math and that's ok with me.   Also, opportunity has arisen to get my yoga instructor certification, and as long as it works out with my other school, perhaps I can make it work.   I'm already getting really tired, so I want to make sure next year is a more even balance and perhaps I can take things one at a time, instead of all at once.

In honor of today's no brainer post.  I'd like to introduce yet another gluten free pizza schematic.  If you'll notice other gluten free websites and blogs sometimes take another recipe (say, pizza crust) copy the whole recipe, and then instead of flour, they write "your favorite gluten free baking mix."

I'm very sorry.

This does not fly with me.

It actually became a pet peeve of mine after I was first diagnosed and found two things:  1. TONS of recipes did the above 'swap' and  2. within 6 months of being diagnosed with celiac disease, most people GAIN 30 lbs.  T-H-I-R-T-Y  pounds......wow.  The articles and experts caution that celiac diet is NOT a weight loss diet.  I'm going to argue that.  I'm not arguing that it IS a weight loss diet.  I'm arguing it's NOT A DIET.   If you are incorporating rice starch, potato starch, tapioca starch or "your favorite gluten free baking mix" - that is not a diet at all, you're not eating anything healthy or brain/muscle/bone building.  You might as well sit down at every meal and eat a snickers bar and call your day gluten free (that statement alone is controversial, as some say it's cross contaminated others say it's a safe candy bar - that's not my point.)   My point is that all those starches = simple sugars.  They have NO redeeming qualities or health benefits at all other than bypassing the food allergy.

If you've noticed on my blog, you will NEVER find rice starches, potato starches or baking mixes used in my recipes.  I use almond flour, garbanzo flour, cheeses, nuts, butter and vegetables.  I try to avoid grains.  This is a disclaimer to today's recipe.  I try.  Sometimes, you just really need something crispy or sweet and oats and corn tend to be perfect for those things.  Remember, if you're buying oats or corn, make sure it's non-GMO and specifically says "gluten free."  These items have actually been farmed differently and are not cross contaminated during harvest or processing.

Use whole foods, or process your own as you need to.  There are a lot of raw recipes that used soaked cashews which are thrown in a food processor and made into butter... this is still a 'whole' food.  There are no additives, preservatives or any kind of cell splicing going on here... except I guess the physical breakdown of the nut itself.  We'll get more into this as we go.  I tried a 'raw' recipe the other day and got rave reviews.  I'm going to do my usual magic on it to remove the sugars and (it was already healthy gluten free! YAY!) then pass it on to you and let you give it a try.

BUT!

Getting back to Friday.  Since today is such a great day for pizza, I'm going to give you a new one to try!  There are TONS of pizza recipes online.  No matter where you go, there's the cauliflower crust, the potato/rice starch crust, the no crust casserole type, the veggie base type, the gross soggy try gluten free biscuits kind.  Whatever.

You're going to love this one.  The brainchild of a wonderful weekend, only having a few groceries and a craving for pizza.   If you're driving by Pizza Chain Inc tonight and the kids are yelling for pizza, you know you're going to end up craving it after filling the car, the house and every inch of your nose with that incredible smell.  Here you go, thank me after a great pizza night!

 Weekend Pizza

1 box of whole grain corn taco shells or tortilla rounds (make sure it's gf, preferably made with whole grain stone ground corn, no additives, no preservatives.)
2 fresh tomatoes
1 cup fresh spinach leaves
2 cups of Italian shredded cheese or mozzarella (your choice)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
basil (fresh or dried)
garlic (fresh or dried)
OPTIONAL:  meat of your choice (sausage, burger, bacon, steak strips, ham, prosciutto, etc.)

Heat oven to 400f.  You'll need a pan with ventilation through it, like a pizza pan with holes or that nice top part of your roaster pan.  This is not an advertisement, it's just to give you an idea.  If you're using the taco shells, break them in 1/2 like little 1/2 moons.  Place as many as you can fit on the pan.  If you're using the tortilla rounds, just lay them out.  Next sprinkle a little parmesan and Italian cheese mix to cover each shell lightly, if you want more cheese, go for it, however, don't make the pile too thick or it will never cook.  I put about 3 taBlespoons of cheese for each shell.  Next sprinkle with garlic (crushed and chopped if fresh) and basil (torn up if fresh).  Next slice the tomatoes AS THIN AS POSSIBLE without adding skin from your fingertips to the slice.....place one or two slices on each taco shell, or 3-4 for the tortillas.   Try to get them almost paperthin, we're kinda going for a margarita style.  Finally, add the meat of your choice or none at all. I usually do one or two slices per taco shell, 3-4 for tortillas.
Pop in the oven for about 7-10 minutes (mine takes 8).  You're looking for brown bubbly cheese, and nice crispy edges.
I don't even wait for mine to cool usually, I just shove them in my mouth as fast as possible because I'm starving and they are delicious and crispy like a thin crust pizza.  Then I burn my mouth and I go running for a glass of water... So, just be warned, you may have an unhealthy urge to eat faster than physics allows.  Don't fall for it!! It's a tarp!  ahem.  Sorry, the gamer in me just got loose again.

Enjoy and have a GREAT weekend!


(Apologies in advance for the blurry first picture and then the no followup with the spinach pizza...I imagine the day I was taking these, I must have been starving, hence, the no after pictures.  You get the idea.  I just got a different day, different pizza!)

Sick Day

I have been working and/or going to school all day, every day, since Monday.  Operating between the hours of 7a.m. and 11p.m, 12a.m., 1a.m, 2a.m.... you get the idea.  Well, I finally did it:  dragged myself into a flu. Running around trying to do everything, getting up early and going to bed late, not to mention sneaking candy out of the Halloween buckets did not result in healthy energetic me.  My head got groggy, my sinus filled up, my nose started to drip, headache followed and pretty soon I was almost in tears just from showering because my joints hurt so badly.  I'm sure you understand if you have chronic pain or disease how debilitating a simple cold can be, and when you live with joint pain and you get the flu, sometimes, there's just no possible way to accomplish movement.

With that in mind, and hopefully a nice bright healthy sunrise on the horizon, I threw together a simple, fast "pick me up soup."  Consider this the soup to throw in what you have, and don't worry about what you don't.  Try to go heavy on the garlic and ginger, if it's spicy warm, it will help soothe your throat and kick up  your immunities.

Meanwhile, get some rest, do NOT surf Pinterest all day and dream of how lovely your house will look when you win the million dollar lottery and how many nice things off Etsy you'll own - I assure you, this will not make you feel better - yes, experience talking here!  Pick up a book (I finally settled on my new crochet book,) indulge in your favorite tv series (lots of good ones nowadays,) and lay in bed or sleep.   When you need some food, toss together this healthy and warm soup, give yourself a break and know... someday, when the kids move out, the house will be spotless.

Before we get started:  drink lots of water.  And, as I list the ingredients DO NOT cringe and shun them!  If you are sick you need quick foods!  Healthy CAN be quick but shortcuts aren't always the best route (remember the microwave?!)

Pick Me Up Soup

1-2 cans of large chunk organic chicken (OKOK DON'T PANIC!)  if you don't have cooked chicken in the house, maybe this can be a fallback.  It's not terrible!  Just quick.  However, I buy "packets" of organic chicken at costco, they cook up pretty fast and I can refreeze them in bags already cooked.  That is another option.  About 4-8 ounces of cooked, cut up chicken.  That's the important part.  If you're allergic, use turkey, or no meat.  We're flexible, we're sick.  It's ok.

4-6 cups of water (heated to a low boil)
2-4 ounces of shredded ginger
2-4 cloves of garlic -  crushed or chopped (garlic powder works also! GO FOR SIMPLE! whatever works, if using powder - about 2 taBlespoons
1 bag of frozen mixed veggies (organic is great, fresh is better, BUT we don't have a lot of time to chop, saute and wait around and we are sick, go for simple!)
1 taBlespoon of coconut oil (good oils for the brain function
2 taBlespoons of Organic Better Than Bouillon  - this is my favorite kitchen shortcut in the world... it tastes SO incredible, comes in vegetarian, but I use chicken flavor, has no gluten and tastes wonderful, add a little more if you want stronger flavor.
1 can of white beans, any kind you like or have laying around
2 teaspoons of fresh cracked pepper
You can throw in a few dashes of basil (or torn up leaves) if you like,
and some dried celery flakes if you like that sort of thing
throw in onion... dried flakes, or powder whatever you have about a taBlespoon.
OPTIONAL! very optional - one egg (with a separate bowl of cold water mixed with 1 TSP cornstarch.)  I'll tell you what that's all about

Here we go!

Get all of your spices together, oil and the bouillion, put them in the water and continue to low boil,  IF you want the egg... you're going to scramble it in a small bowl...Pour the cornstarch first and stir 3 minutes, then add the beaten egg slowly "dropping" drips of it into the boiling water and swirling gently with a spoon.  Next pour the veggies, chicken and beans into the soup.  Boil for 5 minutes or until piping hot and serve.  Whatever flavor you like the most... add as much as you like.  My measurements are for reference, if you love ginger (and I know someone who LOVES ginger) then put more.  If you hate onion, don't add onion.  This soup will work for you!

Easy, fast, simple, PICK ME UP soup!  Perfect for sore throats, sluggish colds and generally not having the energy to stand in the kitchen for an hour and cook.

And it's healthy.

Mostly.

Because really?

We didn't use the microwave.  =)

Gramm(a)r Lesson

Every once in a while, at 2am when I'm trying to think of something to make food look more interesting (you know, while I'm struggling not to run to my nearest Krispy Kreme and pig out until I'm sick for weeks?) I'll have a lapse in grammatical judgement.   I do teach homeschool, and sometimes I look at these posts later and think, "oh wow, the county is coming for me now."   I have to recall then, that I am desperately trying to keep my focus and positive attitude about everything food, and well, my judgement on grammer, ahem, grammar, will slip a bit.

Today was such a challenge for me, because I have soooo many recipes I've been gone and testing and trying and researching.  I have a notebook, that I lost for a bit so there were random strewn pieces of paper everywhere with notes and markings all over them, which contained everything I wanted to post here.  It was glorious.  I've struggled today with which to share.  Everyone is in such a fall mood!  We don't get much fall here in Florida, and among my music, pictures, food and school obsessions, I'm kind of distracted from fall.  It's such a beautiful northern event, but the south, we get great beach weather!

I'm taking the kids to get a pumpkin tonight or tomorrow and we're going to hope the costumes aren't all sold out.  I'm not a big Halloween fan.  It's so much easier to just send my kids into a sugar spiral by buying my own candy that I know hasn't been tampered with or has gross additives.  However, they disagree.  They like to dress up, go beg like hoodlums at the neighbors house and generally run around the neighborhood like it's a glorified playground on kid crack.  Well.  It is after all.

These past weeks I've had a lot of testing at school and work is very very busy.  Things in life are turning like the season and basically, I'm going after some more focus.  Picked up crochet (like I need more to do right?) and am patiently (read: extraordinarily impatiently and crazily) awaiting the MB20 U.S. tour.   Also, go figure, Goos working on their 10th studio album now, who knows when that release is but we'll all hang on every word John says until then and then RACE to get tickets.  Preferably front row, so I can have a repeat of watching my bff J. almost pull Johnny right into the crowd which she denies to this day.  I digress, and then there's Bon Jovi touring again and I'm sadly missing Aerosmith in Tampa in December.

My point, however, is this.  In the next few days, I'll have a GREAT fall flavor posted for you.  If you haven't tried the purple soup or the chicken kale soup, those are great fall flavors.  Coming up will be more acorn squash, pumpkin everything and of course, turkey!  It's almost been one year since I started my blog, and at the anniversary, I'm hoping to have something spectacular (like concert tickets? - I wish) but something you will love to share with your friends and family and NOT have to worry about your dietary restrictions!

This week will be busy but I'll post some updates and maybe a good fall drink.  My friend makes a smashingly good spiced wine but we'll make it more sugar free and alcohol free friendly!

You'll be seeing more of me soon as I get back to blogging and food!  

Scheduling Conflict

Good afternoon!! If you've found yourself here because of Pinterest or Twitter posts on gluten free, sugar free living, then welcome!  If you're here because you know I've been neglecting my blog and you're hoping for some good things, well - welcome also, and know there's more recipes coming!

I started school and decided to work outside my home a little.  All these things collided at once and my blog suffered.  I'm also starting a new business, and soon, my website will be linked here if anyone is interested - it will have a natural focus on the beginnings of life.   I may start to post bi weekly, just to slowly get back on my feet.  In the world of blogging that's almost suicide, but with everything going on, it's how things are going to work right now.  I love food, cooking and healthy living and love supporting others on the same path.  This is passion and purpose for me and tying all these things together in life seems the way for me to go.  I need to get through school and bring my business up to speed in order to complete the circle.

I was supposed to start yoga instructor training this year, but didn't have the money or time for it.  I'm considering doing that in the spring now, if possible.  It's something I've wanted to add to my life for years and the opportunities are in front of me and hopefully will be part of my life plan!

As a welcome back for anyone who was following (or would like to! just click follow! I'm also on twitter and pinterest!) I have a super easy, very surprisingly wonderful recipe for bread.  I can hear everyone thinking,  "Ugh! Bread!  So difficult!  So much wheat!  So much on the 'no' list!"   AHA!  But this one isn't!  You'll be glad you tried this one.  I was.

It has a rich 'nutty' almost rye flavor.  It's very very moist and good, but the secret is the baking time.  I will post the original recipe website, and then give you my run down as usual.

http://satisfyingeats.blogspot.com/2012/01/easiest-bread-ever.html

Easy Almond/Peanut Butter Bread

1 cup natural almond/peanut butter, smooth
3 eggs
1 Tablespoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt (if PB already has salt, you can omit)
2 servings Stevia (to taste, more if you want sweeter bread)

1. Blend all ingredients in large bowl until smooth, about 1 minute.  
2. Pour into a loaf pan lined with foil for easy removal.  I used a 8.5X 4.5.  This makes the bread rise a little higher.
3. Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 22-25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. (Times will vary based on different ovens.  Just don't over bake or it will be dry).
4. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.  Then remove foil and cool on rack.

First, this is such a great, satisfying bread.  Very delicious and rich.  My suggestions are such:

1. Watch your baking time like a hawk.  This is the key.  If you dry it out, it's just going to be icky and then you'll feel like it didn't turn out.  It does great right around 22-28 minutes if using a loaf pan.  I used a bundt pan (so we could have little circle sandwiches) and it required even less time, about 15 min.

2.  Use organic, no sugar added, creamy almond butter.  I know she says use peanut butter, but almond has a much lighter taste and just works really well with this particular bread.

3.  Get over the no flour aspect.  It doesn't need flour.  Really.

4.  Yes, use a little stevia even if you're going to be making ham and cheese.  It works, just trust us.

5.  Add the vinegar last.  I put all the ingredients together, mix well in my mixer and then add vinegar, mix again then dump it into the pan and into the oven stat.  Mine was pretty fluffy.  Not overmixing once the vinegar/baking soda reaction hits, is another key.  Get it blended in, then put it in the oven.  Some recipes try to replicate this by dumping a can of soda in the bread (YUCK!) but this works well, you can't taste it, and it's free of high fructose or any sugars and additives (WIN!)

Good luck and welcome back!

Beach Easy Free Friday!

So, it only took 2 weeks to to do the easiest snack in the world that is carb free, sugar free, and gluten free.   It's quick, fun and the kids will love it.  Delicious and high protein, it's a great snack to keep you going all afternoon.

Since today is a beach day for us, we are headed out to Lido Key to watch the sun set over blue Carribean waters and enjoy the surf.  I'll do a quick post today and hopefully be back Monday.  Mondays have become really busy so I'm considering moving to Tues, but I'll still love sharing my finds and gems for sugar free gluten free living so everyone can enjoy them!

Today's is grilled cheese and baked bacon.   Baked bacon is the best thing since finding 100 dollar bills on the street.  Basically, you save yourself the mess, cleanup, pesky grease burns and guessing time on cooking.  Grilled cheese is amazingly crisp like a cracker on the outside and chewy warm on the inside.

Let's start with the cheese:


I used Sargento Light cheese sticks (mozzarella) and cut them in to about 1" pieces.  I preheated my electric grill to 325/350f and when it was hot, dropped them with plenty of space between them to spread.  Also you can do this with sharp cheddar - it's much more greasy, but when you're done you have the most amazing tasting cheez-its taste alike!    Cook until brown on one side or solid, use a  pancake turner to loosen and flip them then cook another 3-4 min a side.

For the bacon, get some nice quality thick cut bacon, line a 13x9 cookie sheet with foil and place the whole package, some-what crowded, onto the pan.   Bake for 20 min for chewy bacon, 25 for moderate, 30 for crispy and 35+ for blackened/ super crunchy.

Here's pics of the order!  Enjoy your delicious snack!!

Monday Sneak Peek - Easy!

I'm actually here on a Monday.  I can hear the collective gasp from my enthralled audience.   This week will be busy and I spent an hour in Ikea this morning.  That place is a money death trap.  I went in to buy a mattress for the guest room bed, which my sister will be needing by Wed.  I ended up leaving with a lot of things, that, while I do not regret buying them, I probably didn't need them at all.   There was a replacement cushion for the couch, a set of hangers, some curtains, oh,  yes, and the mattress after all.  Ikea is one of those places where you could definitely wander for hours and then walk out of dreaming about your simple, yet, fabulously organized, small but adequate home.  It's nowhere near anyone's reality, but it makes for nice imagery all the way home.  When I walk through the door and am greeted with overflowing shelves, books and paperwork stacked in every corner and toys draping every surface, I realize the imaginary Swedish land of clean and tidy is but a pipe dream - for us, for now.  I have some of those beautiful clean lines shelves and home items.  I fell in love with a dining room table, only to find it on clearance in their dent and scratch section for a fraction of the cost.  But upon further review, I realized, I have a perfectly nice, working and usable kitchen table; why would I need another?

Let's keep this week simple, since it will be complicated by family and chaos, the idea for Friday is going to be easy.  You're going to need just a few things, but you may have them laying around your kitchen already and when it comes to making this adorable snack, you'll just be so glad you came to cook with us on Friday.   It's fun, the kids will love it, easy to do and of course gluten and sugar free.

Now, onto the important stuff.  Matchbox 20 (which you do not get to hear about much around here because we're too busy drooling over our latest creations in the kitchen and the Goo Goo Dolls)  is releasing a new album on Sept. 4 but tomorrow, they release a single from the new album.  It's called "She's So Mean" and Aol seems to have some kind of exclusive on a promo.  I searched for another source, advertising, anything, and didn't find much.  So, the link below will take you to their new song, and take a listen.  People are complaining already - too much pop, sounds like their old sound, nothing new or interesting, and people are freaking out - can't wait for the tour, so glad mb20 is making more music, and awesome sounds just like the old days.  

Pick your side and take a listen.  Are you glad MB20 is bringing out another album?  They've had some trouble in the past but Rob Thomas has a lot of talent, and while still performs on his own (LOVE the song Her Diamonds) the band was a 90's hit and should definitely be on the scene today.

Check out their new song, and get back to us at the end of this week, for a fun easy snack idea.

http://blog.music.aol.com/2012/06/11/matchbox-twenty-shes-so-mean-song-premiere-exclusive/

Saturday Morning Breakfast!

In celebration of breakfast today,  Friday's post is going to be Saturday morning!  That was the best excuse I had for not making it to my computer yesterday!  There was a lot going on and the day ended with me crashing at 8:30 at night.  I do wish I had a cup of coffee to share this interesting recipe, which I found at Food.com, but we can make due with a bowl of yogurt and almonds.

Things have come along well at the house.  Kids entertained, bedrooms cleared, and waiting for mom to show up.  I've been trying to make some menus (again yes!) to have an idea for grocery list and such, but so far I'm coming up blank.  Not sure what some good ideas are for when company is over.  There are still 300 soups in my freezer, so that's always a good fallback right? 

Let's discuss for a moment vegetarian and vegan perspectives in this blog.  I am obviously  not against eating meat in any way shape or form.  I am highly dependent on it for keeping my blood sugar regulated and my metabolic syndrome in check.   However, there are some people, like a friend of mine, who recently was told to stop eating meat - for medical reasons.  I'm going to go for an elementary and short explanation, search the web if you want more comprehensive idea of how these diets work, I don't follow them, so I'm NOT the expert!  Cutting out meat and meat products would be vegetarian.  Cutting out meat, dairy and any animal product or by product is vegan.  Vegans won't eat honey, eggs or milk because it's taken from bees and cows.  Vegetarians will or can eat honey, eggs and milk.  Everyone's food choices are what's best for them and in this blog, there's an abundance of meat.  You'll find sometimes that I've thrown in a vegetarian option (and I've tried to dabble in veganism a couple times to no avail.)  Coconut and almond milk can only go so far for a person who can't/shouldn't eat grains.  Eventually you need some substance.  Vegans can wake up in the morning and have a bowl of cereal with almond milk and go about their day.  I haven't had a bowl of cereal in over three years.  

Keep these three things in mind when you're going over some of my recipes: 

1.  Chicken stock/broth can always be substituted with vegetable stock/broth.  Always.  It's good stuff!  Likewise with milks, some recipes (not yogurt! or custards, they require different methods) can have almond or coconut milk substitute

2.  Some soups/foods can omit the meat and still taste great.  Try substituting portabella mushrooms for steak or hamburger. 

3.  Beans are also a good meat substitute.  Later, you'll find me substituting wheat flour with beans.  =) 

Today's recipe is neither vegan nor vegetarian but you can modify it to vegetarian if you like (just leave out the bacon! - what??? Leave out bacon is capital crime in my house.)

Here's my source!  http://www.food.com/recipe/carb-free-cloud-bread-411501  Yes, I changed some things,  YES! I do make the recipe as stated FIRST before making my modifications.  You can be sure this recipe is a lot of fun in my house and makes amazing hot ham and cheese sandwiches! 

Bacon Onion Cloud Bread

3 eggs separated (very carefully - no yolk in the white at ALL!)

3 pinches of cream of tartar

2oz softened cream cheese

8 drops of liquid stevia

5 green onions chopped into tiny pieces

2 pieces of bacon (cooked) and the meat parts (cut off ALL the fat) chopped into tiny pieces

Preheat the oven to 300f. 

In a mixer,  mix on high the egg whites and cream of tartar until STIFF white peaks form.  Stiff is the keyword here.  High, fluffy, and can stand in towers on their own.  

In a separate bowl, mix the egg yolks, cream cheese, liquid stevia, green onions, and bacon until as smooth as possible.  

Then, we're going to FOLD, the yellow mixture into the whites.  Don't go crazy here.  Take a spatula (bowl scraper) with a silicone end and fold fold fold, then stop.  If you over mix it, it's going to turn into a liquid and that's what we want to avoid.  Go for fluffy. 

These things tend to be a bit sticky.  Try wax paper on your cookie sheet but just cooking spray or oil is not going to be enough to keep them from sticking.  I greased my pan with liquid bacon fat (from cooking the bacon) but they still got stuck, but didn't fall apart taking them off the pan.  

Drop into large spoonfuls on a cookie sheet.  I get about 6 to a sheet and they are the size of a regular burger bun.  They do not spread so much, but leave some room.  

Bake on middle rack for 23 minutes.  Some people might need longer, some shorter, just keep an eye on it, you don't want them overly browned but white is definitely not done.  

Cool on a cooling rack and store in a plastic container in the FRIDGE!  Use two to make a delicious hot ham and cheese sandwich (heat a fry pan med heat, put some butter in it, put cheese on one 'bread' and top with meat, and another bread - fry on one side till the cheese is melty, then flip and cook another 3 min.)   This bread is also good if you add 2 cloves crushed garlic and serve with low carb spaghetti or one of the soups on this blog!

Hope you enjoy this recipe, it's a LOT of fun to make.  I have added sweet things to it too as a dessert or breakfast bread and it's always turned out well.  They are fluffy, low carb, wheat and gluten free,  interesting bread substitute and easy to pull out of the fridge and have for any meal.  

Here are some pics of the steps I took.  I DO have a camera now, but I was still using my droid for these pics!  

Have a fun weekend!