In the Fall of 2018, my husband and I decided it was finally time to make our health a priority. After a lot of research, we decided that the ketogenic lifestyle would work for us, and work for us it did! There was one consistent struggle, however, and that was finding keto friendly treats, sweets and bread products we felt we were missing out on. We discovered that there were very little options for healthy and tasty alternatives available for people on specialized diets, whether it be keto or those who live with diabetes and celiac disease. Our excitement at discovering a low carb, sugar free indulgence on the shelves of grocery stores would soon be met with disappointment as they were often dry, chalky, and left a chemical aftertaste (often from the use of unhealthy artificial sweeteners). If this new lifestyle was going to work, I needed to come up with a solution. 

I threw myself into ketogenic cooking and baking. I researched the best recipes, reworked good recipes and created my own recipes from scratch. Soon, we were indulging in food that tasted “just like the real thing.” Friends and acquaintances began to take notice of my daily posts featuring one of my new creations and I began getting private messages and emails, asking for recipes, guidance and inquiring if I would consider taking orders. After the repeated requests from my supportive husband of “you HAVE to open a restaurant” and a brainstorming session with a friend who was struggling to maintain the ketogenic diet, Friendly Keto Lady was born.