January 2009 Archives

Don’t miss the giveaway currently going on at the Healthy Low-Carb Living Blog. Their generous prize pack includes several boxes of PureVia stevia-based sweetener, which could come in handy for sweetening low-carb cocktails.

Also in the prize pack:

• Copies of the book Sugarettes by Scott Olsen ND
• Atkins product prize packages
• An autographed copy of Carb Wars from Judy Barnes Baker
• Copies of the book Cereal Killer by Alan L. Watson
• Several boxes of PureVia stevia based sweetener
• Splendid Low-Carbing cookbook by Jennifer Eloff
• Assorted boxes of ChocoPerfection
• Cookbooks from Dana Carpender
• A weight-loss package from Eat Smart that includes their nutritional and bathroom scale

To enter, guess the contents of 7 close-up photos of household items and email them your guesses. Your answers don’t have to be correct. The giveaway ends February 1, 2009 (that’s tomorrow!), so don’t delay.

Super Bowl parties aren’t typically known for their low-carb fare. Pizza, chips, and beer tend to edge out healthier options. But it doesn’t have to be that way!

If you’re throwing a Super Bowl party, be sure to stock up on a good low-carb beer. Include club soda in your bar line-up — great for guests who want to turn a glass of wine into a low-carb spritzer. And try adding some of these healthy-but-yummy snacks to your game-day line-up:

• Superbowl Appetizers: These tips come from New Orleans — the home of great eating and great partying! She includes recipes for Slow-Cooker Firecracker Turkey Chili and a Black Bean-Tomatillo Dip. Just be sure to serve that dip with veggies instead of chips!
• Your Super Bowl Sunday Game Plan: A full menu (appetizers, main courses, desserts & more) for your healthy Super Bowl celebration.
• The Super Bowl Recipes Needed thread on Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb’s forums has lots of low-carb snack suggestions, including deviled eggs, homemade cheeseballs, and more.

Have fun, be good… and may your favorite team win!

Combine all ingredients in shaker with ice. Pour into glass over more ice.

Combine all ingredients together. Can mix up a batch ahead of time and store in the refrigerator. Use in any drink recipe that calls for sweet and sour mix (i.e., Whiskey Sour)

Pour whiskey in glass. Fill with Diet Coke.

Pour rum in glass. Fill with Diet Coke.

Pour gin in glass. Fill with ice and diet tonic water. Garnish with a lime wedge (optional).

Pour vodka in glass. Fill with ice and diet tonic water. Garnish with a lime wedge (optional).

Pour vodka into glass. Fill with ice and diet orange drink.

Pour vodka in glass. Add ice and diet ginger ale to fill. Garnish with lime wedge (optional).

Pour vodka in glass. Add ice and grapefruit drink to fill.

Mix all ingredients and serve over ice. (Can also chill ingredients beforehand and omit the ice.) If desired, add sugar-free extracts to create your own flavors.

Crush a sprig of mint in a glass and add the juice of 1 lime. Combine with remaining ingredients and garnish with a sprig of mint.

Put all ingredients in shaker with ice and shake until chilled. Pour into glass.

Mix the first three ingredients and allow to cool to room temperature. Once cool, add the vodka and brandy.

Put all ingredients in a shaker along with crushed ice. Shake thoroughly, then pour into glass.

Shake in a shaker with ice until chilled. Pour into martini glass.

Put all ingredients in a shaker with several ice cubes. Shake, then strain into glass.

Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth.

Pour vodka into glass. Fill with ice and diet cranberry juice. Garnish with a lime wedge (optional).