Expertise: Recipe creator, writer, and photographer since 2010. Author of seven best-selling cookbooks for keto and high protein diets.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from University of British Columbia. Master of Arts in Anthropology from Arizona State University. Self-taught home cook and keto baking expert.
Location: Portland, Oregon.
About
I’m Carolyn, the author, photographer, and evil mastermind behind All Day I Dream About Food. I’m always cooking up delicious keto-friendly meals, snacks, and treats – everything from hearty dinners to easy breakfasts to delectable sugar-free desserts.
I am also the best-selling author of multiple keto cookbooks, including The Ultimate Guide to Keto Baking and The Protein Advantage. My mission is to prove to the world that special diets need not be boring or restrictive. It’s astonishing what you can do with a bag of almond flour, a stick of butter, and a willingness to experiment.
A born-and-bred Canadian, I now live in Portland, Oregon with my three children. My beloved husband, Tim, died unexpectedly in 2025.
My Journey
The way I see it, I didn’t choose the keto lifestyle…it chose me. After being diagnosed with gestational diabetes during my third pregnancy, I began watching my carb intake. But I refused to give up my lifelong passion for baking and cooking. I just had to find new ways to do it.
To my delight, I discovered that with a little ingenuity, many high carb recipes can be converted to keto without sacrificing flavor. I’ve had quite a bit of success, with a few outright failures thrown in to keep me humble.
I started All Day I Dream About Food for fun back in 2010 but it quickly grew into a full time endeavour with millions of readers and followers. And I am devoted to bringing you creative low carb recipes that delight the senses.
Features
My work has been featured in a wide array of print and digital publications, including Good Morning America, Muscle and Fitness, Shape Magazine, and Diet Doctor. I’ve also made appearances on KATU Afternoon Live and at Keto Con.
Fun Facts:
- I met my husband, Tim, when we were interns at an archaeological center in the American Southwest.
- My Master’s degree is in paleoanthropology (human evolution), and I worked with the Institute of Human Origins as Arizona State, headed by the famous Don Johanson.
- Before starting All Day I Dream About Food, I worked as an academic advisor at Northeastern University and Boston University.
- I also have an adorable Mini Aussie Shepherd named Taco, and two mischievous cats named Mazzy and Marvin.
- I am an avid runner and weight trainer, and attend a CrossFit style gym in the Portland area. Exercise my sanity, but it also helps me manage my blood sugar.
