Perils of Low-Carbing???

So, I have been baking ... ALOT! Is it because I cannot eat flour that I am obsessed with it? Or is it the pleasure I get from cooking and baking? Well, maybe a bit of both. Somehow, with all of the kitchen duty I have logged this past holiday season, I have managed to have a bunch of extra holiday ingredients left in my cupboard. Go figure.

I am now obsessed with planning my next kitchen experiments. Somehow, I never really get tired of it. Again, the perils of low-carbing? I am not going to spoil it however. I have some thoughts and I will keep them close to my vest for now. But, here is a hint of one of my new experiments.

So, if you are a friend on Facebook, you know this was my first attempt at a multilayer cheesecake. A chocolate peanut butter cup cheesecake. So, one of my new obsessions will be to explore the realm of the multi-layer and try to get better at this new challenge. Stay tuned... I think I have a good one coming up.

I really need to work on my piping; as evidence, my carrots on my first carrot cake. I know, I know. I just am not very good at it.

So, I have some thoughts on this as well. My biggest issues, time, kitchen space and the need for more and more supplies/tools!!!! As one would have it, I love kitchen gadgets. Any excuse for me to purchase more is fine by me. Not such a good thing for the budget however. Neither are the exotic ingredients I love to try out. Time, well that is always an issue. Working full time plus, taking care of family and household does not leave much time for extras. I have not had any personal down time in over a year. I need to nurture that just a bit this year if I am going to try to keep my hormones balanced. This is not a new challenge however. That's a story for another day.

Anyway, in trying to keep with the lifestyle. I have tried to make "lower carb" treats for the family from time to time. May not be legal for me, but not everyone needs to be as strict as I do. Here, are some wonderful Orange Almond Cookies the family enjoyed.

While I do love cooking and baking, it is my belief that the word 'NEVER' has sprung me into an overdrive obsession. That's right, I said it!!!! Overdrive obsession? Is that redundant? Perhaps. My body has determined that low-carb is not good enough. 'No-Carb' is the only way to go. Everyone (except my doctor it seems) knows the word 'NEVER' results in obsession with whatever you are no longer able to EVER have. I am truly beginning to HATE the word 'NEVER'! Just another day in Wonderland!

Until next time. Cheers!!!