The Fryer

Got a fryer for Christmas from "Santa." Since I can't have regular potatoes yet. I've been stuck with sweet potatoes. Now don't get me wrong, I like sweet potatoes. However, after eating sweet potatoes almost every day for months I've gotten a bit tired of them. Since everybody loves fries We go a fryer so we can now make sweet potato fries. yay! and they are good!

Light in the middle

The light in the middle of the tunnel is just this...today I found an ebook "Reversing Food Allergies." I've been thinking about just that for awhile. And that is what I'm going to do, Reverse my food allergies. I don't want to be restricted my whole life as to what I can eat. I can live with some restrictions, but the list of "no nos" is getting too long. I'm going to reverse my food allergies! I'm going to do it through healing my gut and through alternative therapies such Tapping. My friend Cheryl is studying to be a practitioner in Tapping and she said she would help me. It's very coincidental that I quite by accident, found that book today. I was actually doing research on fryers for deep frying. Yes there is a healthy and unhealthy way to fry. That's for another post. Anyway, I did my 1st tapping round on clearing my food allergies just last night. hummm. Gears are starting to turn in the right direction. I may not know what I'll be doing or where I'll be in 10 years but I know what is right in front of me now.

Recipe - Coconut Curried Vegetables with Tofu

One of my favorite new recipes. Adapted to suit me ,and my food issues, from another blog.

Coconut Curried Vegetables with Tofu Prep time: 25 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 40 mins Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 (14 oz) can coconut milk 1/2 tsp brown sugar 1 ½ tsp curry powder 1 ½ tsp fresh minced ginger 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 2 tsp chile powder 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (may sub butternut squash) 1 ½ cups chopped cauliflower 1 lb extra firm tofu, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 4 cups froz. (thawed) chopped spinach 1/8 cup braggs aminos dash of red pepper flakes salt to taste 1/3 cup sliced almonds 1/3 cup raisins Instructions In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine coconut milk, brown sugar, curry powder, ginger, garlic, and chile paste. Bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Stir in sweet potato and cauliflower, cover, and cook about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the veggies are just tender. Remember they will continue to cook a bit even after you remove them from the heat, so you’ll want to leave them a little undercooked. Add in the tofu with the vegetables, or if you prefer your tofu crisp, brown it separately in a sauté pan with a little oil while the vegetables are cooking. Heat a splash of coconut oil, olive oil, or canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped spinach and thaw. Transfer to pot of coconut curry. Add browned tofu if you cooked this separately. Stir in soy sauce and a dash of red pepper flakes. Taste and add salt as needed. Ladle a generous spoonful of curried tofu and vegetables on to your plate, and sprinkle with a couple tablespoons each almonds and currants. Yummm!

The incredible none edible egg.

Well it's official today. I am allergic to eggs also. :(

Recipe - Fudge

Fudge Paleolithic Recipe By Fitness and Freebies Try this raw food diet fudge recipe for a truly healthful alternative to this favorite candy. Recipe Ingredients 2 cups soaked cashews 1 cup pitted dates 1 cup soaked raisins 4 tablespoons carob powder 1 cup water 1 cup ground flax seeds 1 cup walnut pieces Recipe Directions Blend soaked cashews, dates, raisins, carob powder, and water together in food processor or heavy-duty blender (you can also use a Champion or Green Power juicer with blank plate on). Pour into a bowl. Measure one cup of flax seeds and grind in coffee grounder (you will have to grind 1/2 cup at a time). Mix in with the chocolate mixture along with the walnut pieces. Spread in a rectangular tin, then freeze for a few hours. Cut in rectangles, then serve! ---------- I haven't tried this recipe yet. I'm excited to though.

Recipe - HOT CHOCOLATE

HOT CHOCOLATE Recipe Ingredients 3/4 cup *pure coconut milk 1/4 cup water 1/2 tablespoon carob powder Raw honey to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon) *Don't be alarmed about coconuts! They are a powerhouse of nutrition that won't make you fat. Coconut oil is rich in medium chain fatty acids (MCFA) which is a type of saturated fat that the body does not store as fat but rather burns as energy fuel. Recipe Directions Raw Honey Combine coconut milk, water and carob powder. Blend with a wire whisk, heat on stove top or microwave. Add honey to taste. I love coconut! It is a lifesaver when on this kind of food restrictive diet. This hot chocolate quite good. I forgot where I got the recipe.

What's wrong?

I knew something was up with my health. My body wasn't my own anymore. A couple years ago, I had figured out (on my own) that wheat wasn't doing me any favors. Only eating wheat 1 day a week fixed some but not all of my problems. Now after getting some allergy testing. It looks like I shouldn't be eating any grains. On top of that no dairy or eggs. This may change as my gut heals or it may not. In the meantime I'm stuck with an expensive and time consuming way to eat.