Archive for February 2011
Tried a few different cooking this weekend and have been thinking about kiddos’ testing come back positive.
B’s birthday is coming up this week.
This is a possiblity.
1 Week Gluten Free
Posted on: February 5, 2011
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The house smells amazing OR is it because I am starving and do not want another cold breakfast.
This has been 1 week of trying to eat Gluten Free and I will tell you have had a few successes, but I think I have had lots of fails.
So this morning, I decided to try my hand and cook. I have made 2 dishes so far and the one which is cooking right now can be cut up and frozen so I can have it at work next week.
Breakfast
Rice mixed with Granny Smith apples which were stewed with apple juice and brown sugar. B refused to touch it, so she had parts of lunch which is in the oven cooking.
Brunch and Next Week Breakfasts:
Maple Bacon, Eggs and Grit casserole.
Cooked bacon crumbled and mixed into a mixture of grits and eggs. Cooked into a bread like casserole, served hot and topped with shredded cheese.
It I very good, very excited. There is enough that I can take it to work every day next week for breakfast. I got really tired of yogurt and pineapple for breakfast every day.
Lunch:
I hope to see if I can talk Hubby into a late lunch at the Mellow Mushroom. I spoke to them yesterday and they told me to come in and sample their Gluten Free Pizza.
Tonight:
I’m going to try a hand at family favorite, tweaked to be Gluten Free.
Scallops with Bacon, Onion and Red Pepper on top of Polenta with a side of lightly breaded and fried Zucchini: I hope the modifications work.
After reading this, found an alternative to Soy Sauce.
Dinner tonight: Baked Pork Chops, Steam Rice and Green Beans: Chops & Rice spiced with Worcestershire.
Lea & Perrins state most of thier projects are:
“Lea & Perrins® marinades and Worcestershire sauces are cholesterol free, fat free, preservative free, gluten free and has 80% less sodium than soy sauce.”
Still reviewing the site and will complete with a trip to the store this weekend.
Doctor calls?
Posted on: February 2, 2011
Well it is official.
My GI doctor called and confirmed, his diagnosis of Celiac’s Disease. He went from Possible, Probably to Confirmed in the last 10 days. We had a long conversation and discussed all my options. It appears this is going to take awhile for my system to be healed, so there is “No Cheat” days, there is no sliding, and this is a life change, not a diet.
I will be going to see a nutritionist shortly; there are so many things to avoid. I guess it would be better to have a list of things I can eat, instead of what I cannot.
The Doctor also wants me to join the local support group. Will be heading to meet them on 2/12.
Now to the Doctor visit which has me a little freaked out, but only when I’m not at home and around my kids. All 3 of the munchkins go into tomorrow to physicals and I have asked both doctors to test for Celiac’s.
My youngest (9 year old girl), who shows the most symptoms is excited to find out if she is “allergic” to flour. My oldest (12 year old boy) said “Whatever, as long as I get to eat bacon.”
My Middle child (10 year old girl) is completely freaked out, because she may be allergic to “Thin Mints”!
I have told them the testing is mainly for me to make sure they are healthy. Yearly check-ups are necessary for to make sure there is nothing wrong with them, and if there is, the doctor will let us know what to do to make sure they get and stay healthy.
So keep your fingers crossed, if the youngest has a positive test, I don’t know what she will eat. She is extremely picky, she will probably only eat: apples, GF oatmeal and roasted skinless chicken legs.
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