Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Aprons & Super Bowl Excitement


In a previous post I showed a picture of an apron I was working on. I was really excited about the colors and patterns. I finally finished it after putting the sewing machine away for about a year. I thought the best way to show the apron was to have it on so that you could see how it fits. I really like how it turned out considering I didn't have a pattern. 




This upcoming Sunday is Super Bowl XLVI. I don’t really watch the game but I do love the commercials and all the delicious food. I used to eat a variety of food when going to a Super Bowl party. I can’t try one of everything anymore but I can make my own tasty creations. This year I plan to make spinach artichoke dip and maybe some gluten-free cake pops.
I found a great list of some safe gluten-free food items on ceceliasmarketplace.com and I wanted to share it.

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CHIPS & PRETZELS

  • Doritos: Cool Ranch (Original, Reduced Fat), Salsa Verde. *Made on the same       equipment as products containing gluten. www.doritos.com
  • Food Should Taste Good: Tortilla Chips (Blue Corn, Cheddar, Jalapeno, Lime, Multigrain, Olive, Sweet Potato, The Works, White Cheddar, Yellow Corn) *Certified gluten-free www.foodshouldtastegood.com
  • Fritos: Corn Chips (Original, Scoops). *Tested to contain < 20 ppm gluten. www.fritos.com
  • Herr’s: Potato Chips (Cheddar & Sour Cream, Jalapeno Kettle, Lightly Salted, No Salt, Ripple, Russet Kettle), Tortilla Chips (Bite Size Dippers, Restaurant Style) www.herrs.com
  • Riceworks: Gourmet Brown Rice Crisps (Baked Cinnamon, Parmesan, Salsa Fresca, Sea Salt, Sweet Chili, Tangy BBQ) www.riceworks.com
  • Ruffles: Original (Reduced Fat, Regular). *Tested to contain < 20 ppm gluten. www.fritolay.com/our-snacks/ruffles.html
  • Tostitos: Tortilla Chips (Bite Size Rounds, Crispy Rounds, Restaurant Style (Natural Blue Corn, Natural Yellow Corn, Original), Scoops (Baked, Original)). *Tested to contain < 20 ppm gluten. www.fritolay.com/tostitos/index.html
  • Ener-G: Crisp Pretzels, Sesame Pretzel Rings, Wylde Pretzels (Poppy Seed, Regular, Sesame).  Made in a dedicated gluten-free facility. www.ener-g.com
  • Glutino: Family Bag (Sticks, Twists), Pretzels (Chocolate Covered, Yogurt Covered), Sesame Ring, Snack Pack, Sticks, Twists, Unsalted Twists.  *Made in a dedicated gluten-free facility. www.glutino.com
  • Snyder’s Of Hanover: Gluten Free Sticks.  *Certified gluten-free. www.snydersofhanover.com
DIPS

PIZZA

·                         Amy’s: Rice Crust Pizza (Cheese, Margherita, Non-Dairy Cheese, Roasted Vegetable,      Spinach). www.amys.com
  • Conte’s Pasta: Margherita, Mushroom Florentine. *Certified gluten-free. www.contespasta.com
  • Glutino: Frozen Pizza (3 Cheese Pizza w/Brown Rice Crust, Barbeque Chicken, Duo Cheese, Pepperoni, Spinach & Feta, Spinach Soy Cheese w/Brown Rice Crust). *Made in a dedicated gluten-free facility. www.glutino.com
Pizza Crust/Mix:


Have fun eating gluten-free deliciousness and be safe!

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Friday, January 27, 2012

Aftermath

So it's been over a year since I last posted. There have been a whirlwind of emotions getting to where I am today. I'm healthier and less exhausted for one. The last biopsy showed the Celiac like they expected. They think the Celiac has also caused my Fibromyalgia too. It's tough dealing with the pain but I have found yoga to be extremely helpful. I'm really glad I started this blog when I found out about the Celiac because the posts describe how I was feeling at the moment. I don't know if I would have been able to convey that now.

I've been gluten free now since 12/01/2010. It's been tough going gluten free but it's been for the best.I've been reading every gluten free blog and website I can find. I'm kind of obsessed with the subject and want to educate people on it and spread the word of great health.

My fiance, Kevin, helped me put together a website to share some recipes. It's currently under construction but will hopefully be up again soon. Until then, I will use this avenue to post my newly found foods :)

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Friday, April 1, 2011

It's Getting Better

Today I have been gluten free for 4 months. It's funny because I never thought it would be like this. I used to spend countless hours reading journal articles and researching blogs on Celiac disease. I became obsessed with finding out info as if there was a cure and maybe one day I could eat those fresh muffins from Panera Bread. It's all changed. It's only been four months and it's changed. I don't crave the food I can't have as much and I don't feel like I'm starving 20 hours out of the day. I'm feeling better every day. The exhaustion is still with me. I hear that could take some time. The aches and pains are still here also, but it's ok. Every little bit that feels better is a mile from where I was four months ago.
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Friday, December 31, 2010

Chicken Pad Thai



 

If you like pad thai, you're going to flip for this dish. It takes about 25 minutes to prepare, and everything is made from scratch (except the sauce).

I like to cook Thai dishes with Thai Kitchen®, because they guarantee their gluten-free ingredients truly are gluten-free. They don't pay me to write that, so feel free to substitute, if you want.

Ingredients (makes 2 servings):
7 oz Thai Kitchen®; stir-fry rice noodles
(3) 6 oz boneless chicken breasts
1 egg (or 2 egg whites)
4 Tbsp olive oil
5 oz Thai Kitchen®; pad thai sauce
4 oz Reese water chestnuts, sliced
10 sugar peas (snow peas)
2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
3 green onions, sliced
2 Tbsp peanuts, crushed or chopped
1 lime, sliced into wedges

Have fun while you cook it up:
Be sure to wash hands thoroughly between handling chicken, egg and other ingredients.

Boil 3 cups water. Remove from heat and add noodles. Let soak for 4 minutes or until soft.

Cut chicken breasts into long 1/2-inch slices. Rinse noodles with cold water and strain.

In a large pan or wok on medium heat, scramble egg with 1 TBSP olive oil. Don't allow egg to brown or burn. Remove egg.

In same pan, add chicken with 3 TBSP olive oil. Increase heat to medium-high, and stir occasionally, until all sides are slightly golden and chicken is cooked throughout.

Add noodles, pad thai sauce, water chestnuts and sugar peas. Return pan to medium heat and stir-fry with two spatulas or wooden spoons until sauce is spread evenly. If you like your pad thai spicy, add hot sauce now.

Remove from heat and serve topped with cilantro, followed by egg, then green onions. Garnish with chopped peanuts and two lime wedges.
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Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Well...

So it's been well over two months since I've posted a new blog. Yes, I've been busy. Yes, I've been tired. Yes, I've been exhausted. Yes, I sometimes love being this way. I'm not sure why but I tend to stretch myself way too thin. It's o.k. I can rest when I retire.

As far as my health- I had to go back to eating gluten. I have to have another upper endoscopy done November 29. The key is to have as much damage to my gut as possible. Seems weird but it's true. The doctors want to check everything out again and double check that the culprit is only Celiac.So I've been eating every cereal, bread, and dessert I can lay my hands on. After all, I won't get to eat them again. Stomach upset has been pretty extreme but it's for the best, I guess.
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Frustration In The Works

My frustration is building.
I'm imagining the frustration as a 7-8 story high building and the builders never go on break. It keeps growing taller.

I'm trying pretty hard to do this gluten free (GF) diet thing and unknowingly failing at it. I understand it is going to take some time to go completely GF but this is ridiculous. I want results now!

I know when I've gone off the path because I get horrible symptoms and just an overwhelming feeling of "blah." It's so hard not to open the cupboard and grab some graham crackers or wheat thins. Yes, I'm a whiny brat. I feel like Veruca Salt from Charlie And The Chocolate Factory. " I want it now!!"

This is actually quite embarrassing. I should stop writing now.
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Saturday, August 7, 2010

Mismatched Aprons

So I recently got my sewing machine out again. I originally put it away because it kept binding up the fabric and not working correctly. I'm sure the machine needs a cleaning or tune-up or something. I'm not sure where to take it and money could be spent elsewhere. For now, it works.

I have so many sewing projects that I've started and not finished. For instance, I started making curtains for my mom. I still have all of the material and measurements safely together. Every time I try to work on them, the machine quits on me. Now that my machine is working ok, I think I remember packing that material away for when we move. Sorry mom- I promise I'll finish them sooner than later. I have so many projects like this that just need to be finished.

I've seen a lot of really neat patterns of aprons on the web. I've decided to give them a whirl. They're all mismatched patterns but colors that go together. I've started one so far and it's looking pretty good. I'm matching a dark pink flower pattern with a black and white repeating pattern.

All of the scrap remnants from this project will be used for a quilt one day in the future. I've never made a quilt but it couldn't be that hard, right?

Here's what I've got so far. I'll post another photo when it's complete.

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