Carnivore Dreams – Alden

A few days ago I posted some spices obtained at the Alden spice mill.  Here is a picture of the marina there.  This is where, so many years ago, my great grandfather docked everyday at noon for lunch.  A place where the passengers would switch steam boats (from the Mabel to the Ruth) and continue …

Carnivore Dreams (Keto garden)

Alden Mill spices -- My great grandfather used to run the last steamboat that ran in the inland waterway:  Torch, Elk Lake, and more (need to brush up on all that before my August reading here in Elk Rapids).  My first novel was set here.  Anyway, my great grandfather would go half ay through the …

Carnivore Dreams – Cocktail Cozens

Wine is fairly low in carbs and hard liquor has none.  However, the cocktails they make for you at Ethonology (exquisitely concocted cocktails) do have carbs in them.  I still recommend stopping sometime at a distillery as fabulous as the one we have here in Elk Rapids, Michigan, and indulging.  Quite the experience.  The one …

Carnivore Dreams – Incredible Egg

You can easily make this crustless quiche carnivore by eliminating the green onions and mushrooms.  This is a version I am making this weekend for my company.  One tip I discovered, no matter what you put in it, add grated cheese of your choice (and green onions if you go keto) to top as it …

Carnivore Dreams – Parkinsons

I'm not sure if my Einstein quote is directly pertinent to my upcoming rant--it's just a sentiment about synchronicity that gives me comfort at a time I need it--an echo of Jung's sentiments about circumstance. I'm taking care of my dad now for three months, two here in his home, since he has gotten ill …

Carnivore Dreams — Leg of Lamb

The spice paste on this roast was out of this world:  ginger root, garlic, honey, rosemary, chili flakes, a few other things.  Another seed.  My son John helped me prep it.  It should have been out of this world, but am certain Dad's oven is too hot.  It weighed seven pounds and the recipe said …

Carnivore Dreams – Wheels

My dad has Parkinson's.  That's him with me in the last photo in his new road ready golf cart--something that might give him some freedom when he can't walk anymore.  He can drive through the harbor, talk to folks, get around. Our family got people around, so it's only fitting.  Steam boat captains, dray people--gotta …

Carnivore Dreams -Exploding Head Syndrome

My head explodes. No, really it does. Exploding Head Syndrome.  Ever heard of it?  It's where (when you are just falling asleep or in a half sleep) you hear a loud noise like a slamming door, breaking glass, dropping books, explosions of all kinds and/or you hear someone call your name.  It can be accompanied …

Carnivore Dreams – May 17th – Mom’s Room – Mom’s birthday

Writers know better than anyone that sometimes words don't cut it.  Sometimes the more important it is to get those words right, the more they fail you. Those are the times I don't even try to be eloquent. This was my mom's room and now it's mine as I take care of my dad.  And …

Carnivore Dreams – Mortar & Pestle

  Mortar & Pestle Ok, so herbs are not totally carnivore, but I also notice not too many carnivore types are really purists.  Mikhaila Peterson, pretty strict, drinks Bourbon or whiskey or some hard liquor.  Most of them put spices on their steaks, right?? I plan to do a 12 hour slow roasted leg of …