One of the great things about keto is that it doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, it can be very convenient! Keto Chow is one easy meal option with lots of variations to keep it easy, of course, but there are many ways to make keto cooking simple and fun.  Fat, protein, and a […]

Canned meat products like SPAM® (a canned, pork-based luncheon meat) are popular for many reasons. They are convenient because they don’t need refrigeration and are often inexpensive because they make use of less popular cuts of meat and scraps that would otherwise go to waste. Canned meats like SPAM are a modern form of what […]

What is Acacia gum? Acacia gum (also referred to as “Gum Arabic”) is the hardened sap of acacia trees. According to a 2012 article published in Nutrition Journal, the specific Acacia trees the sap comes from are Acacia senegal or Acacia seyal trees. Why should you eat it? Acacia gum is an excellent source of […]

Fried foods are delicious and almost everyone loves them, but they have a reputation for being unhealthy. That reputation is based on the fear of fat and a history of fried foods being made as cheaply as possible in places like chain restaurants, street fairs, and carnivals. The great news from a keto perspective is […]

As keto becomes more popular, packaged foods and products labeled “keto” or “low carb” have been popping up all over. But with more and more products to choose from, it has become harder to tell which ones are worth choosing. Here are some tips for sticking to health, keto friendly foods and avoiding the fakes.  […]

Note from the future: this roundup was published about a month before the Ninja CREAMi came out, compared to all the ice cream makers in this review, the Ninja CREAMi is, hands down, the best. For info on the CREAMi, check out this video. One thing we love to do with Keto Chow is making […]

So, you’ve gone keto, done a cupboard clean-out, and now you may be wondering if you even need a pantry anymore! You may be visiting the pantry less often in your new lifestyle, but there are some keto essentials you’ll want to have when restocking. Some basics Here are recommendations for some items that you […]

Do you ever get tired of cooking meals, or just wish it were just easier to get dinner on the table? As a professional chef who cooked in my restaurant seven days a week for years, I can admit that sometimes I didn’t want to cook my own meals when I was done cooking everyone […]

Even if your holiday plans are smaller than usual this year, planning for the day after the holiday meal can help make the occasion more enjoyable and relaxing.  Here are ten holiday meal planning tips for the day after the big day. 1. Make sure you don’t have to cook another big meal unless you […]

Professional chefs have a secret to getting a lot of work done in a streamlined way: they use a prep list to organize their cooking. The secret to a good prep list is breaking recipes down into small steps, making it easier to pull off a large or small meal with finesse. This makes a […]

Let’s talk about fat, the north star of the ketogenic diet. A well-formulated ketogenic diet is not only low in carbohydrates, but also high in good quality fats. For a professional cook like myself, that is exciting news because fat is also a foundational ingredient in some of the best cooking around the world. Fat […]

Last week while developing recipes, I decided to make a pumpkin scone using pumpkin puree in place of eggs, and that got me thinking. A high percentage of keto recipes rely heavily on eggs, especially keto baked goods. Eggs are a wonderful, versatile food and there is no doubt why eggs are a big part […]

I’m Chef Taffy, and I am a professional cook, instructor, and recipe developer. You may already know me from the recipes I create for Keto Chow and the videos I’ve made with them.  I love teaching and I’m here to share my favorite tips and tricks with you to make your keto cooking and baking […]

Completely unrelated to Keto Chow but still quite relevant to ketogenic diets. The chuck roasts I had cooking for 44 hours with my Sous Video “Precision Cooker” finished cooking (like yesterday but whatever, I was going for awesome overkill). Turned out awesome. On an unrelated note, I’m claiming a personal victory: none of my kids […]

Spring is the perfect time to celebrate all the fresh keto food you’ll see piled in grocery stores and farmers’ markets. If you’re like me, this season also brings plenty of opportunities to entertain loved ones. As you prepare for your spring celebrations, here are some tips to make them fun, delicious, and creative: Make […]