Not So Serious Keto Interview #7 - Carolyn Ketchum "All Day I Dream About Food"

In this monthly series, I will be interviewing other KZbin keto content creators - some more famous than others, but all are fantastic contributors to the keto community.
This month, I'm interviewing Carolyn from ‪@AllDayIDreamAboutFood‬ and it was a lot fun for both of us. I think we were both surprised by how similar our experiences have been (though she has WAY more baking experience).
Ultimate Guide to Keto Baking: amzn.to/3Cjxy5L
Carolyn's KZbin channel: / alldayidreamaboutfood
Carolyn's Instagram: / fooddreamer
Carolyn's Facebook: / alldayidreamaboutfood
Carolyn's blog: alldayidreamaboutfood.com/
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:46 Carolyn on KZbin
2:09 Cookbooks
4:01 Carolyn's cookbook criteria
8:12 Changes to keto baking
12:17 Giving up on recipes
14:24 Transitioning to keto baking
16:47 Family and keto
18:32 Social media and recipes
21:34 Cameras and filming
24:24 Filming and photography as a business
26:26 Division of labor
28:05 The aftermath of filming a video
30:26 Prepping for filming
33:04 Carolyn's keto history
37:33 Keto sweets - a "gateway drug"?
40:39 Why we stay keto
45:54 Battling anti-keto "info"
47:53 Wrap-up
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[@ginahubright3274]

Love Carolyn!! She is the G O A T of keto baking! 🔥🔥🔥

[@davidsquire1098]

She is absolutely the G.O.A.T.!

[@miabclothingketo1919]

I've got her website bookmarked❤❤❤

[@Sbannmarie]

She’s the best!

[@viviangrad4076]

This is my favourite one of your podcasts so far. Thank you so much for having Carolyn Ketchum on. You both have such a practical and sensible approach to keto as a lifestyle rather than merely a diet.

[@AllDayIDreamAboutFood]

Thank you!

[@samanthawest2401]

Steve and Carolyn …. two of my favorites!! ❤️ Monday just got better!

[@ccl005jn]

I have 3 of Carolyns cookbooks and love everything I've tried. Everyone loves the cheesecake recipe. I started low carb 4+ years ago because of chronic pain. I just started by not eating bread, pasta, potatoes, starchy things and junk. I lost 32 pounds in about 6 months with just that and at the 1 month mark I realized that my pain had almost gone away. That is my motivation, I don't want the pain.

[@cayce9320]

Sugar free options are a saving grace for me. And I love to bake, so appreciate the many desserts that Carolyn has on her site. Her Butter Pecan cookies are absolutely EXCEPTIONAL! Thanks for this interview.

[@Aurora3242]

I hate to cook/bake, I love to eat...we should meet up😂😊

[@kellymulherron7819]

"Reading a recipe is like reading a short story". That's exactly why I collect cookbooks as well, mostly antiques.Says a lot about why I like your channel. Great episode!

[@jennifercaldwell7665]

Steve, so excited to see you interviewing Carolyn today!!! Just recently ordered her Keto Baking cookbook, and I absolutely love it, so I ordered another of her cookbooks as well. This Keto lifestyle is a continuous learning process and you two have both taught me so much. Today I picked up on your recommendation of Modernist Pantry, where I ordered the Evercrisp and the I'm Free Gluten replacer, hoping you will be experimenting and sharing your results with them ! Looking for to your upcoming videos. You're awesome

[@PinkLady54]

All day I dream about her food! She has miraculous mad kitchen skills!! You both are incredible. Thank You Steve for sharing Your talents with the world.

[@pattishanks3788]

Huge thanks to both of you for helping so many on their Keto journey.

[@debbiesue4287]

People's inability to be responsible for their own actions and choices is not a reflection of anything you or anyone else does. Please don't ever stop creating more choices . It helps draw more people into healthier eating. It helps the people I love be healthier! Bless you both.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Still learning the keto influencers. Thanks for introducing me to Carolyn 😊

[@debbiearchibald]

Thank you for this interview! I have been keto for almost 6 yrs and Carolyn was the first keto blogger that I made a Cheesecake that was keto. I know when I make one of her recipes, it won't be a waste of my money and time! I have all her books, she is the best!

[@jcc419]

I am going to be a new follower for Carolyn! Instantly liked her and thank you for the interview, Steve. Love getting to know "new" (to me) talent!!! And if you're interviewing her, I know she's special!

[@alanacreates]

if i search a recipe and see that Carolyn has one... that is ALWAYS the best choice! Over 2 years since I discovered her, every Carolyn recipe I've made has been successful and delicious! Most recent: Rhubarb crisp! yum! ALL TIME FAV: Lemon Sour Cream Pie!!! non-healthy people RAVE about that one!

[@exchangestudent2]

The crisp part alone is amazing amd worth making itself.

[@AllDayIDreamAboutFood]

Thank you!!!

[@blondsinger38]

I wish someone would come up with Keto Phyllo dough! That would be amazing!!

[@bevh5433]

Love Carolyn! She is so generous sharing her recipes but I do have 4 of her Cookbooks just to support her.

[@angelaa9948]

Love this interview! Carolyn is my favorite keto blogger, I have all her books, and I love her recipes.

[@AllDayIDreamAboutFood]

Thank you!

[@davidsquire1098]

I also have her books, too. I wish other keto peeps would do exactly what she does: just make quick cooking videos.

[@PragmaticRomantic464]

Carolyn is my favorite keto chef; I've been following her for years. "The Ultimate Guide to Keto Baking" is the only book I need for treats. Thanks for interviewing her.

[@39sunbeam]

Thank you for this program with Carolyn. The low carb ‘keto’ lifestyle stabilized a condition I have. And I will lose weight and I do feel better. The American diet makes me sick. Keep up these programs. We appreciate it

[@coletteberiault7603]

Very much enjoy your conversation exchanges. Being keto for almost 10 years now, and seeing the coaches that motivated me to Cook and create my own is so special. Thanks carolyn and steve. You both rock!

[@rikwen96]

Carolyn's book, Keto Baking was actually one of the first books I bought when I started the keto lifestyle in 2019. I didn't have many resources at that time and finding someone who was cooking keto was wonderful. So thank you Carolyn for giving me the impetuous to stay on keto when I was at the beginning. I still find her recipes fun and good to eat.

[@TJSawyer]

Been looking forward to this episode. Alldayidreamabout food is-my “go to” place when I want to make anything. Her recipes have always been the best. Never had a bad one yet. One recipe that I’ve made over and over is her keto honey mustard dressing-to die for! She always responds to comments on specific recipes, whether I’ve had a success or a bit of a problem. She’s just plain GREAT.

[@igglewiggle6649]

Hey Steve and Carolyn, love your chat! Always interesting to hear your perspectives. My brother has diabetes and asked me about keto. I just told him to eat protein and lots of veggies. I wanted to keep it simple, so it is doable. Carolyn, I have a sweet tooth too and love to bake. My favourite recipe of yours is the Nanaimo bars. It is sooooo delish. Must admit, birthdays and special occasions I will make (non keto) apple pie, butter tarts, and lovely cakes. …5-6 non-keto desserts in 356 days is a drop in the bucket. LOL. Love from 🇨🇦

[@ketopilateschic1982]

I have 5 of Carolyn’s cookbooks, best keto baking hands down. I have made her recipes and taken the yummy baked goods to parties, they can’t believe it is keto. One husband bought her book just because of the banana bread. Lol and the wife said he will have to bake it because she was too busy, and the husband wasn’t keto. Love it. Good job both you Steve and Carolyn, love you both!

[@deborahgrogan1919]

Side note to Carolyn: I went back and watched this again. I laughed out loud when you talked about your teens' rebellious eating. I remember when my kids came home after being away at college. In a few weeks I went from being the worst cook in America to making decent food. By Christmas break I was the best chef on the planet!! 🤣🤣 Hang in there Mom!

[@AllDayIDreamAboutFood]

Oh... I hope so!

[@deborahgrogan1919]

@@AllDayIDreamAboutFood - when it happens I hope you remember this! 🤣

[@pattylyman7907]

A GREAT chat with two GREAT people.

[@susanpiotrowski1132]

I would absolutely buy an updated version of Carolyn’s book. I don’t bake often but when I do, I always use her book for guidance.

[@jsmorey33333]

Oh my gosh, my two favorite keto people/sites together. You both are so knowledgeable and honest. Thanks for helping us all wade through all the information out there. We appreciate both of you. Joan

[@drryanjames93]

It was so great to see Carolyn. Steve, Carolyn and the Keto Twins are my favorite keto people.

[@loismoore6137]

Absolutely love Carolyn Ketchum!! Thank you for having her on!!

[@monicasantos8233]

I love and recommend Carolyn Ketchum all the time. And AGREE when I first started using and reading it felt like, this is a professional who knows her stuff.

[@charliegee9171]

Can’t get anyone to wash dishes while I cook, I’m known for using every dish in the house, sounds like I’m in good company with you two😂 Thanks for having Carolyn on, she’s one of my favorites!

[@JenniSchaffer]

I'm SO happy for this interview!!!

[@d.robertsphotography4394]

Hey, Steve! Great interview! Carolyn is one of my favorite go-to content creators for keto baking. You mentioned the puff pastry crust. Have you tried Alycia's - Keto Upgrade - recipe. I did to make some crawfish hand pies as a test of the recipe to eventually make a Beef Wellington. It worked well. Just don't combine and re-roll the scraps. It won't flake up as well. Of course, it's time-consuming, but I felt it was well worth the time and effort. I'm going to do a double-batch for the complete cover for the sous vide and seared beef for the Wellington, and a single batch for the lattice-cut and stretched outer layer.

[@rozcarlson9109]

This has been the best interview (for me and my experience) so far! Thank you Steve!

[@judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654]

I loved her cookbook for my first 2 years of keto. My husband and I used to share her skillet cookie. It was fantastic. And then I became unable to digest erythritol and Allulose . It wasn’t worth sitting in the toilet for two weeks. Now when I see the small cast iron skillet, I stare at it sadly. So I gave the cookbook away to somebody who could use it. I wish she would try at least one recipe with Stevia drops! Someone sent me a roasted tomato soup recipe. We are going to have it tonight. I’m glad she talks about dairy substitutions. My taste test says it’s pretty good

[@judyvoltz7918]

Two of my favs together! Thank you Steve!

[@Sbannmarie]

Two of my favorite Keto Jedi Masters. 😊

[@leesasees]

Seriously now, You two are awesome and the most fun youtubers in the keto cooking realm, what a real treat to have the both of you together on the same screen talking with each other! (note the sweet reference) ^^^^haha.

[@danimullen3457]

Thank you so much Steve. Just love Carolyn and her recipes.

[@katjahefington1837]

I love Carolyns cook books and recipes. I was looking forward to this podcast! Love this!!!

[@amycoleman3994]

Steve and Carolyn this was an awesome video with a lot of useful information. It was fun to listen to as well. Thank you so much for the content.

[@viannehiggins8610]

2 of my favorites in one place! Love listening, reading and watching both of you!

[@DrLauraRPalmer]

So glad the convo went into editing, I enjoyed every second and it was so helpful and relatable. Great content covered😊

[@ChristieBketo]

Thank you so much for turning me onto her channel! She is really very talented. This was an awesome interview. Great work!

[@vh8674]

I love most of her recipes. Thank you for doing this podcast. I enjoyed it very much. ❤️

[@lolajacomino6574]

I really enjoyed this interview, I love Carolyn and have all her books. Thank you so much for bringing her ❤

[@jenniehilligus135]

Loved this interview; I’ve been looking forward to it coming! Now I’m going to listen to it again!

[@deborahgrogan1919]

Carolyn is great, and I love her recipes! Thanks Steve!!

[@janiajohnson6405]

Thank you Steve for great interview with an amazing guest!!! Love love love Carolyn’s recipes and her KZbin channel 💗

[@ohrick8707]

Steve, love this series! We tend to trust and bond with our favorite providers. So, it adds a more personal touch that is appreciated! 👍

[@ginacurry4878]

Love and follow you both! My keto journey has been so much easier with you guys! Thank you so much for everything you do and this interview with Carolyn!

[@m.obscura5009]

❤I have been so looking forward to this interview, and it is everything I could have imagined and more. You and Carolyn Ketchum are my all time favorites. You two are what I think of as cook and a baker, what more could anyone ask for? Fascinating from start to finish to hear her process.

[@waynejewett660]

Thanks Steve And Carolyn! Oddly enough, I just discovered her videos when I was looking for a pumpkin cookie recipe. I Liked the receipt but loved her arms! Thank you both for what you do.

[@Adoration1961]

Thank you so much for this sweet interview. I was only going to watch a few minutes to 'get a gist' and ended up enjoying the whole interview, which was really so much more like listening in on a pleasant conversation between friends.

[@nancyditton6618]

I loved this video. The down to earth talk. You and Carolyn are awesome. Love everything you both go for the keto community.

[@vickielster3928]

This was a great interview. And Steve, I really enjoyed the way you made it more of a conversation. I liked that you talked about your own experiences. You seemed more relaxed than on a couple of others I’ve watched. Thanks for doing these interviews!

[@kelleycerny5447]

Loved this interview! Carolyn was one of the first resources I relied on when I transitioned to low carb/keto 6 years ago!

[@renamarr4141]

My favorite podcast to date! And Carolyn's Kentucky Butter Cake recipe is the BOMB!!!!!!! Her tutorial/videos of her recipes are amazing. All of the recipes I've tried are fairly easy and all are yummy.

[@carriereddick3204]

Love Carolyn! Thanks for having her👍

[@sherriruud3830]

I love this interview! I've been following Carolyn for quite some time and many of her recipes are regulars in our house. It's always interesting to learn how someone was drawn to keto.

[@lizkeith1356]

great video. thanks. love Carolyn's work.

[@alansawesomeketoworld4612]

Caroline is the best. Love recipes and use them all the time. She is so down to earth. Great video Steve

[@annettev836]

I have made many recipes by both of you. I'm happy to see Carolyn here. Thank you for all the terrific recipes! You've blessed me greatly!

[@izibear4462]

Thank you Steve. I love Carolyn's recipes.

[@nancyklein7488]

Steve your KZbin channel is right on target! What a great interview with Carolyn!❤❤❤❤❤ Bravo🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@karinc5736]

Awesome!! Loved the interview, I have followed Carolyn for over 10 years. MUST MAKES are her Nanaimo bars, Chocolate Pecan Pie muffins, and Butter Pecan Cookies!

[@sandykraynik2282]

Thank you so much for having Carolyn, I've been following her for about 4 years and love her recipes. I'm so glad she has held steadfast to keeping her recipes gluten free.

[@julianortiz4151]

Been waiting for this interview since it was announced. Carolyn’s website, blog, and KZbin channel were the first sources I found when looking for Keto recipes and she’s still one of my go to sources for new recipes because, as you both said doing things Keto isn’t always as simple as substituting wheat flour for almond flour or replacing sugar with allulose. Hers are hands down the best keto recipes I’ve come across and I use many of them repeatedly. I will definitely need to get her cookbook because not only am I a fan of her recipes, I also collect cookbooks. I agree with what you said, Steve, reading through recipes is a lot like reading a story. That’s so accurate and well said. As always, thank you for these interviews and your podcast series, Steve. They’re not only informative they’re fun and entertaining. I enjoyed this one immensely! 😃👍🏼

[@greeneyes6311]

Thanks Steve for the great interview (good questions) with Carolyn, All Day I Dream About Food! You are both favorites of mine.

[@1954evelyn]

Steve, I am so glad you did this Podcast with Carolyn she is my favorite blogger I have all her books and I love her recipes. Plus I am a visual learner and I love her videos. They are straight to the point and I love that.

[@Courage10.18]

LOVE Carolyn and have made many of her recipes! Now I find out she’s in my backyard (so to speak) as I am in Salem OR. Thank you, Steve. This was a wonderful interview. You prove to me over and over why I am hooked on all your content. You are not dogmatic nor are you a fad diet keto guy. Absolutely straight up honest and descriptive of what works for you.

[@johnwikoff]

What a fabulous interview! Kindred spirits if ever there were!

[@VintageDiscoveries]

YAY !! ❤I just watched her yesterday making the keto chili rellenos soup , such great recipes!! thanks Steve 😊

[@mariak4540]

Loved this interview! I learned something new about both of you! I enjoy both your channels and now I know one of the reasons why… I love ATK as well. You def both resonant the vibes!

[@marinaridley4186]

Carolyn!!!!! This interview rocked!!

[@DrLauraRPalmer]

This was an EXCELLENT INTERVIEW by two of my favorites on KZbin!

[@lesliewaterman6141]

You’re a great interviewer Steve! Loved seeing you were having Carolyn on. Her recipes never fail me, and I love them.

[@wendyd6404]

Another great interview Steve! Carolyn's recipes were some of the first Keto recipes I tried and they are all delicious! And her cookbooks are amazing!

[@razorcatshark3223]

Thank you for this delightful conversation with a person I hadn’t happen upon yet as a newbie! Happy to join the subscriber crews for you both so I can continue to learn more about the choices we can pursue.

[@thankfulheart4606]

Great interview! Y’all seem like old friends! Love you, Steve! Love you, Carolyn!

[@1corinthians-138]

I have been following Carolyn for a long time now, and it's nice to get to know more about her. I always enjoy her recipes. Really enjoyed this interview. 😊❤

[@krazykiwi03]

Great to see Carolyn!!!

[@crohillhouse]

Also a total ATK geek here too. Love your recipes Carolyn! Best keto baking book ever.

[@ursuladozier3296]

Wonderful interview with Carolyn You are so generous Steve and easy to talk to Loved it a lot

[@singit3630]

Your questions are soooo good! This was very helpful, and WILL be purchasing 'All Day's' book! 🤭👍

[@lindabarnes8968]

These are two of my favorite people and I have a couple of Carolyns cookbooks. They are awesome

[@ArtistInNewHampshire]

Love Carolyn! Really enjoy Serious Keto! Thanks For getting together and doing this! I definitely get my majority of Carolyn time via Facebook, where I indulge in calling her a “modern day Betty Crocker, only REAL!” I hope to be enjoying both your creativity for many years to come! 🤗 Patty in New Hampshire

[@gpgoldb]

Oh my goodness. I have been wanting you to interview Carolyn for a while. Ive been watching her channel for a long time. I just love her. She is soo sweet and love alot of her recipes.

[@maryelee3131]

Yay! Two of my favorite people on KZbin! I kept hoping Dennis from Black Tie Kitchen would pop up! Love you guys and thanks for the great interview!

[@karipeterson3443]

Two of my favs! Love the dialogue

[@wyokat1335]

Great interview. I love her cookbook that you showed and use it a lot when needing something new to fix. She's done the hard work for us. I don't usually watch these videos, but I knew this one wouldn't be about macros etc. I never knew her reason for being Keto, now I know the rest of the story. Thanks.

[@nitawallace5347]

Enjoyed this interview! You are both so knowledgeable!

[@stuartpierce121]

Love Carolyn! Great interview. Thanks Steve Jennifer 🤩😀

[@starfire8221]

What a fantastic interview. Love the views and opinions of both of you. Everyone’s experience with keto is different, so ignore the ones who want to question what’s best.

[@warblond604]

So enjoyed this podcast. I have so many of her cookbooks. Her banana bread recipe is my favorite. So glad you got to interview her.

[@carboholickim]

SO happy to see Carolyn on here. Love her ❤

[@healthhollow7218]

This was so interesting to watch! I love both of you and have been subscribed to both for a while now too. Carolyn is so right about the flaky puff pastry keto dupes. Nothing tastes the same I’ve just saved pastries for my carb days because there just isn’t anything that compares! 😢

[@cw1626]

This is a great video. I really enjoy Carolyn's channel. I like the fact that she tests various ingredients. Just like you Steve!

[@patriciasantoro6527]

Great interview, Steve. Thank you💗

[@Deadsquirrelinn]

Awesome, awesome interview. I enjoyed the conversation immensely. Thanks