{"id":540,"date":"2018-12-08T14:28:53","date_gmt":"2018-12-08T14:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ricardocrooks.com\/?p=540"},"modified":"2019-11-30T07:59:25","modified_gmt":"2019-11-30T07:59:25","slug":"the-accidental-chef","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ricardocrooks.com\/the-accidental-chef\/","title":{"rendered":"The Accidental Chef"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row top_margin=”0″ bottom_margin=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1574150573347{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}”][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”10″ accent_color=”#c06f6b” el_class=”brdr-lne” el_id=”main-sep”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_margin=”0″ bottom_margin=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1574343786768{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”10″ accent_color=”#c06f6b” el_class=”mbl-sprtr” css=”.vc_custom_1574343799371{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1569494819969{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}”][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_custom_heading text=”A New Kitchen Functional and Organized” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:44px|text_align:left|color:%23444444″ google_fonts=”font_family:Titillium%20Web%3A200%2C200italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1574690755504{padding-top: 35px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1574416766901{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_custom_heading text=”A New Kitchen Functional and Organized” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:44px|text_align:left|color:%23444444″ google_fonts=”font_family:Titillium%20Web%3A200%2C200italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1574690777003{padding-top: 17.5px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1569494827710{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}”][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_single_image image=”871″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_border”][vc_column_text el_class=”tp-txt”]\n
Kitchens should be warm, bright, inviting, functional, and simply beautiful. If you have read my previous posts Sycnrodestiny<\/a>, or\u00a0How Keto Saved My Life<\/a>, then you would understand why this post is aptly titled The Accidental Chef<\/strong>. If you haven’t read them, be sure to click the links and catch up!<\/p>\n My sister and I live together, and before its remodel, our kitchen was extremely dysfunctional. Designed for one person, it sadly lacked storage space, was very modest, and deeply uninspiring.<\/p>\n Now, it\u2019s a highly functional work area that’s\u00a0easy\u00a0to keep clean with minimal effort.\u00a0It’s practical, elegant and most of all, fun!<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”tp-txt”]\n Kitchens should be social spaces that showcase the The new design is open, fluid, and awash in natural light. It’s a\u00a0cozy country style with a natural stone floor and rough edge granite countertops punctuated with stainless steel appliances.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”I Do All the Cooking Now” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:36px|text_align:left|color:%23444444|line_height:45px” google_fonts=”font_family:Titillium%20Web%3A200%2C200italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text el_class=”tp-txt”]\n For the first time ever, I’m cooking and cleaning every day and loving it! \u2013 Ricardo Crooks<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”tp-txt”]\n I guess a\u00a0guy needs\u00a0new toys or better tools to get excited about something? I know, because I used to be that guy, the one who loathed cooking and kitchen-related chores.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”tp-txt”]\n <\/a><\/p>\n I had to get off the pharmaceutical merry-go-round, or at least slow it down. So, I voraciously read everything I could about ketogenic, paleo, and plant-based diets. Today, my fasting blood sugar level is better than average, less than 100 mg\/dL, and I’m Insulin-Free!<\/p>\n In just three months without exercising,\u00a0I lost 50 pounds. The first 25 pounds came off quickly \u2014 in only seven days! The benefits of getting in and staying in a deeper state of keto.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”I love to cook… Now I can’t stop!” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:36px|text_align:left|color:%23444444″ google_fonts=”font_family:Titillium%20Web%3A200%2C200italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text el_class=”tp-txt”]\n It’s like I discovered fire! Now, I even make homemade food for my dog Indy. He’s a 7-year-old Schnoxie<\/a>, and he loves his raw, keto dog food! As it turns out, the ketogenic diet is beneficial for overweight pets and humans.<\/p>\n So, with my newly acquired culinary skills and love for global cuisine and ethnic flavors. I hope to share what I’ve learned about nutrition, organic foods, and healthier dietary options.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Why is Nutrition Advice So Confusing?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:36px|text_align:left|color:%23444444|line_height:45px” google_fonts=”font_family:Titillium%20Web%3A200%2C200italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text el_class=”tp-txt”]\n Yes, No, Maybe… Confused by all the conflicting nutrition advice out there? Which of these diet trends have you tried, none, one, or all?<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”tp-txt”]\n For me, combining nutritional ketosis with intermittent fasting was the best decision I’ve ever made. I achieved my health and weight-loss goals effortlessly by making simple dietary changes.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”My New Goals?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:36px|text_align:left|color:%23444444|line_height:45px” google_fonts=”font_family:Titillium%20Web%3A200%2C200italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text el_class=”tp-txt”]Now that I’ve achieved my goal weight, what’s next?<\/p>\n I want six-pack abs! So, I’m determined to complete a series of 90-day workout programs and document my progress, increasing the intensity each time as my fitness level improves.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Why I Started a Food Blog” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:36px|text_align:left|color:%23444444|line_height:45px” google_fonts=”font_family:Titillium%20Web%3A200%2C200italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text el_class=”tp-txt”]\n I started the YouTube channel\u00a0Go Keto Crazy<\/a>,\u00a0to teach people that food is the best medicine and that it\u2019s possible to heal the body naturally. My reversal of chronic ailments and story is living proof!<\/p>\n I\u2019m on a mission to transform my body, and my journey\u2019s just begun. Which diet is best to achieve the results I want at each\u00a0phase of my transformation? Is ketosis best long term?\u00a0I don\u2019t know, but I aim to find out.<\/p>\n Go Keto Crazy<\/a>, will be an excellent resource for those that follow a Keto, Paleo, Plant-Based, Primal, SCD, GAPS, Whole30, or Gluten-Free lifestyle.\u00a0I have a passion for food and refuse to feel deprived despite being limited in what I eat.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re interested in eating healthy without sacrificing taste or spending hours in the kitchen, click the link to\u00a0Go Keto Crazy<\/a>, and follow me on my ongoing journey!<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1574343823765{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_single_image image=”871″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_border” css=”.vc_custom_1574416799285{margin-bottom: 22px !important;}”][vc_column_text el_class=”tp-txt”]\n Kitchens should be warm, bright, inviting, functional, and simply beautiful. If you have read my previous posts Sycnrodestiny<\/a>, or\u00a0How Keto Saved My Life<\/a>, then you would understand why this post is aptly titled The Accidental Chef<\/strong>. If you haven’t read them, be sure to click the links and catch up!<\/p>\n My sister and I live together, and before its remodel, our kitchen was extremely dysfunctional. Designed for one person, it sadly lacked storage space, was very modest, and deeply uninspiring.<\/p>\n Now, it\u2019s a highly functional work area that’s\u00a0easy\u00a0to keep clean with minimal effort.\u00a0It’s practical, elegant and most of all, fun!<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”tp-txt”]\n Kitchens should be social spaces that showcase the The new design is open, fluid, and awash in natural light. It’s a\u00a0cozy country style with a natural stone floor and rough edge granite countertops punctuated with stainless steel appliances.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”I Do All the Cooking Now” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:36px|text_align:left|color:%23444444″ google_fonts=”font_family:Titillium%20Web%3A200%2C200italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text el_class=”tp-txt”]\n For the first time ever, I’m cooking and cleaning every day and loving it! \u2013 Ricardo Crooks<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”tp-txt”]\n I guess a\u00a0guy needs\u00a0new toys or better tools to get excited about something? I know, because I used to be that guy, the one who loathed cooking and kitchen-related chores.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”tp-txt”]\n <\/a><\/p>\n I had to get off the pharmaceutical merry-go-round, or at least slow it down. So, I voraciously read everything I could about ketogenic, paleo, and plant-based diets. Today, my fasting blood sugar level is better than average, less than 100 mg\/dL, and I’m Insulin-Free!<\/p>\n In just three months without exercising,\u00a0I lost 50 pounds. The first 25 pounds came off quickly \u2014 in only seven days! The benefits of getting in and staying in a deeper state of keto.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”I love to cook… Now I can’t stop!” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:36px|text_align:left|color:%23444444″ google_fonts=”font_family:Titillium%20Web%3A200%2C200italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text el_class=”tp-txt”]\n It’s like I discovered fire! Now, I even make homemade food for my dog Indy. He’s a 7-year-old Schnoxie<\/a>, and he loves his raw, keto dog food! As it turns out, the ketogenic diet is beneficial for overweight pets and humans.<\/p>\n So, with my newly acquired culinary skills and love for global cuisine and ethnic flavors. I hope to share what I’ve learned about nutrition, organic foods, and healthier dietary options.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Why is Nutrition Advice So Confusing?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:36px|text_align:left|color:%23444444|line_height:45px” google_fonts=”font_family:Titillium%20Web%3A200%2C200italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text el_class=”tp-txt”]\n Yes, No, Maybe… Confused by all the conflicting nutrition advice out there? Which of these diet trends have you tried, none, one, or all?<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”tp-txt”]\n For me, combining nutritional ketosis with intermittent fasting was the best decision I’ve ever made. I achieved my health and weight-loss goals effortlessly by making simple dietary changes.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”My New Goals?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:36px|text_align:left|color:%23444444″ google_fonts=”font_family:Titillium%20Web%3A200%2C200italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text el_class=”tp-txt”]Now that I’ve achieved my goal weight, what’s next?<\/p>\n I want six-pack abs! 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