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    Hello and welcome to Joy Filled Eats! Your go-to website for easy delicious recipes that fit into a gluten-free, sugar-free, low carb, keto, and Trim Healthy Mama lifestyle.

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    I’m Taryn. The kitchen has always been a joy filled place in my life. Even in the midst of dieting and weight loss food should bring JOY. I have lost over 50 pounds and enjoyed every bite. 100% of my recipes here at Joy Filled Eats are gluten-free and sugar-free. 99% of them are also low carb, keto, and grain-free; along with over 100 paleo and dairy-free recipes. I enjoy spending time baking, cooking, and creating recipes and I want to share that with my readers.

    I am a stay home mom to 6 children from a 2-year-old to a 15-year-old. One of my first loves is baking and cooking. I’ve been playing around with recipes for over 20 years. Unfortunately, mothering all these babies has added to my waistline. After my 4th baby, I became determined to lose ALL the baby weight. And I did!

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    But now after welcoming my 6th baby, I get to do it all over again! I’ve tried whole30, low carb, keto, the South Beach Diet, intermittent fasting, Trim Healthy Mama, and paleo over the last 15 years. Right now I've found success using a combination of THM and Keto. I’m looking forward to sharing recipes and tips along the way.

    I remember rolling out pie crust with my grandmother and sprinkling the scraps with cinnamon and sugar to make little cookies. The rolling pin in my header is a drawing of the rolling pin she passed down to me. I love having that little part of my grandmother on the top of every page.

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    With a love of food and a background in photography, food photography was a natural choice. My bachelor's degree is in Visual Arts with a concentration in Photography. I am available for professional food photography in Central NJ and the surrounding areas.

    I love being in the kitchen and I want to share that with you. I hope you enjoy Joy Filled Eats as much as I enjoy creating it for you.

    Make sure to visit my husband Paul and I at our newest venture: A Grill for All Seasons

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    You can contact me at taryn [at] joyfilledeats [dot] com, through facebook or instagram messages on my page, or here in the comments.


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    Paul is the chief taste tester, support person, finance guy, and much more at Joy Filled Eats. I really couldn't do it without him!

     


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    Erin is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and the Social Media Manager at Joy Filled Eats.
    "Food is an essential, joyous part of life and I am passionate about helping others make food work for them and their lifestyle- whatever that may look like!" -Erin

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    1. Karen R Lamadrid says

      January 03, 2022 at 5:13 pm

      How do you get rid of the cool after taste?

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      • Taryn says

        January 04, 2022 at 10:28 am

        That is from erythritol. Try mixing it with xylitol or allulose and stevia. joyfilledeats.com/sweetener

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        • Karen R Lamadrid says

          January 04, 2022 at 11:15 pm

          thank you, will try.

    2. Mandy says

      November 10, 2021 at 8:22 am

      Hello, I’m a little confused about the amount of sweetener I need to use to equal your Joy filled sweetener. So with this recipe you call for 1/4 cup of your sweetener. I use monk fruit or swerve and at times, others that I can get on sale. How much would I have to use to equal your 1/4 cup? Thank you! 🙂

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      • Taryn says

        November 10, 2021 at 10:06 am

        It would be 0.25 x 1.5 = 0.375 which is 3/8 cup or a scant 1/3 of a cup.

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    3. angel chiriboga says

      August 05, 2021 at 11:30 pm

      they sound delicious-
      I have been trying to use carrot and fruit pulp.
      and coconut etc-
      in the end,,, I keep getting a cooked outer crust and a bread pudding inside.
      Im going to try the muffin recipe and add the pulp after. Maybe that will help

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    4. Kristy says

      June 06, 2021 at 9:56 pm

      How did you incorporate THM and keto to lose the baby weight? That’s where I’m at right now and just struggling to consistent.

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      • Taryn says

        June 07, 2021 at 11:13 am

        I get bored easily. I find just sticking to whatever diet for a week or two at a time and then changing it up when I get tired of it. As long as the scale keeps moving I'm happy. I do lose weight very slowly. Like a pound a month.

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    5. NATALIE STORER says

      May 17, 2021 at 6:31 pm

      YOUR RECIPES SAY TO USE JOY FILLED SWEETS SWEETNER ( SEE RECIPE NOTE FOR ALTERNATIVES) BUT A LOT OF YOUR RECIPES DON'T MENTION SWEETNER ALTERNATIVES IN THE NOTE AND THERE IS NO WHERE TO BUY YOUR SWEETNER. EXTREMELY FRUSTRATING!! CAN WE PURCHASE YOUR SWEETNER ANYWHERE? AND IF NOT WHY DON'T YOU MAKE IT EASIER TO USE YOUR RECIPES BY MAKING SURE YOU'RE CLEAR ON WHAT SWEETNERS TO USE AS AN ALTERNATIVE AND THE EXACT MEASUREMENT?? THE RECIPE I'M LOOKING AT RIGHT NOW IS FOR YOUR LOW CARB OATMEAL COOKIES.

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      • Taryn says

        May 17, 2021 at 9:15 pm

        Natalie, those words are a clickable link in each and every recipe. And each and every recipe has the substitution information in the recipe card. I spent days adding them all last fall. You can easily make my sweetener with these measurements: joyfilledeats.com/sweetener

        And, btw, your caps lock was on when writing that.

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    6. June sayre says

      May 17, 2021 at 1:30 pm

      Can I get ur cookbooks in paperback

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      • Taryn says

        May 17, 2021 at 9:56 pm

        Yes, you can! They are on Amazon: https://amzn.to/33RjRZF

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    7. Beverly says

      May 12, 2021 at 9:27 am

      What is your best recipe for Keto sandwich type bread? I love switching to Keto and all the awesome benefits but I miss having a sandwich. I have tried making almond flour loaves but they are so heavy. My daughter can't have gluten for health reasons so I am trying to find a good recipe for both of us. I am not sure if making a yeast version of the almond bread would make it better. Since you are obviously an experience baker, I was curious what you have found. And if you have any suggestions. By the way, I love all of your wonderful variety of Keto recipes. Your website and photographs are gorgeous. It's all lined out with easy to follow steps and photographs to make it easy to make the recipes. I will definitely share your site with others. Thank you for all your hard work in creating the recipes and sharing them in a such an easy and beautiful format.

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      • Taryn says

        May 12, 2021 at 9:36 am

        Thank you, Beverly. To be honest, I haven't found (or created) a homemade bread recipe that I truly love (yet). I have heard good things about this bread though: https://www.gnom-gnom.com/gluten-free-paleo-keto-bread/

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    8. Hope Moreland says

      March 25, 2021 at 8:58 pm

      Dear Joy filled Eats !!!! I have never commented on a site even though I love to cook. I have to tell you that YOU ARE AMAZING !!!! Your recipes are sooooo great !!!! I am new to the Keto thing and you have made it so delicious !!!!! Did I mention that I am a good cook. I will follow you anywhere ! Keep up the good work. Your recipes are to die for !!!!! Thank you !!!!!

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      • Taryn says

        March 25, 2021 at 9:08 pm

        Thank you, Hope!

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    9. Jody says

      February 19, 2021 at 5:31 pm

      Hi Taryn,
      In your Mashed Cauliflower what can I use besides the coconut oil in this recipe? Also I am going to make the chocolate chip cookies. Do I have to use the coconut flakes? For the Braided Garlic Breadstick what can I use beside the coconut flour. My Friend can't have coconut, they are allergic to it. Any recommendations  where coconut is involved would be appreciated. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Have a great weekend.

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      • Taryn says

        February 20, 2021 at 11:30 am

        Mashed Cauliflower - if you can have dairy try this one: https://joyfilledeats.com/cauliflower-mashers/ if not you could try to just omit the coconut oil. If it's too thick just add a bit of broth or nut milk to thin it.

        Which chocolate chip cookies? I have several.

        Breadsticks - you can use additional almond flour.

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    10. Charlotte McNamara says

      February 09, 2021 at 11:15 pm

      Hi Taryn,
      Would you please give me your "recipe" for your "baking mix." I'm looking for a substitute for flour or
      "Bisquick" mix to convert my old recipes to Keto. Also, I believe you have a mix for nataural sweetner. Could you share that with me as well, and tell me your rerason for mixing.

      Thank you for your help,

      Charlotte

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      • Taryn says

        February 10, 2021 at 10:27 am

        Hi Charlotte, I use either 2/3 almond flour & 1/3 coconut flour OR 1/3 each almond flour, coconut flour, ground golden flax. My sweetener can be found here: joyfilledeats.com/sweetener

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