My keto journey

I started the keto diet on a New Year's whim. It was only supposed to be for up to 6 weeks to lose a few pounds. But I'm a researcher and as I read and listened, I became enthralled by the health benefits. I decided to keep going so that I could record changes to my body. My body became a science experiment! I started a log recording weight, ketones, and blood test results. So far I have experienced weight loss, much better sleep and energy, and loss of inflammatory tendonitis. This blog is to share my journey and what I'm learning.

Who is Ms. Munchie?

My other blog is Munchie Musings (since 2007), thus the name Ms. Munchie.

I am a semi-private gal who lives and works in downtown Sacramento. I moved here after college in 1987. I had been told the central valley of California was the 'armpit of CA' by my college mates from the major cities. Instead, I found Sacramento to be the perfect place for me to settle. A city with the amenities of a big city but the not the big problems.

2015

I was born in Canada to a Filipina mother and a British father. I left at the age of two weeks to live in Oregon, Washington, and Maine before dad took a job in Saudi Arabia. This great opportunity led to a life of world travel and culinary experiences. I've even had fresh camel's milk milked for my brother and I by a bedouin in the desert.

My best writing has to do with where our food comes from. I love to find out how caviar is harvested or about the goats raised for goat cheese. I eat meat, but I want to know that animal lived a happy life. I want to eat better with more knowledge. So please visit my list of Farm to Fork posts.

Lately I have been writing for edible Sacramento, Sacramento Magazine, and Eater.com. Please find those links on my Writings Elsewhere page.

I do work with purveyors and PR agencies if it is a product that I like and can get behind. I always disclose these associations.

Please drop me a note or make a comment. I'd love to hear from you.

Creator of the Sacramento Food Film Festival (2011-2014)

(donated to Food Literacy Center in 2015)

Co-founder of SactoMoFo (food trucks)

Creator of Have an Offal Day

This blog was started in December 2007, making it pretty old in food blog years.