Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Bedtime Blog..............

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Tonight I tried making Mazidra.  A lentil dish that is saute'ed before adding the water.  The effect is to create a more nutty texture, rather than the traditional mushy lentil texture.  However, I used red lentils, which already appear to be shelled and I still ended up with a mushy texture.  The flavor was good, but it was a bit to soupy for me.  It was supposed to be poured over rice or potatoes.  I made baked potatoes and the finished dish was similar to a rice soup, with a real watery broth.  In looking at the picture in the recipe book, that is not really how it is to turn out.  The flavor was good enough for me to try it again with some brown lentils.  The rest of the family hasn't tried it yet, as it wasn't done until a bit later than when the potatoes were done.  I did wait to eat it with my potato and found it ok, once I strained the water/broth a bit. 

As I look at the dish, however, it is not one that will appeal to the rest of the family, so I think I will continue my search with some more recipes.  I myself enjoyed the dish and may make it again for me, if I get to wanting a lentil dish.  It tasted similar to a recipe I have called Armenian Lentil Loaf. 

My Dad came to visit and he took us out to eat.  We went to a buffet and had a tired little one with us (we were eating later than normal) and saying no brought loud screams.  If it was just us, I would have left the restaurant, but beings my Dad was visiting and had a long day, I succombed to allowing cottage cheese.  I did limit it to one scoop, but I fear it was enough to bring on another tantrum at another date when she is told no.  She wanted cheese on her baked potato tonight and we ran out because dd number 2 ate what we had left.  This caused a small ruckus at home, but when she realized she wasn't the only one not having cheese, she calmed down.  I also ate some cheese when eating out and I am unsure if the stress of dealing with saying no to Paige is doing me in, or the dairy allergy is becoming more noticable since I was not eating it.  I have a good case of the hives.  Dh thinks it is silly that I'm trying to eat better and here I am appearing sicker.  He knows that something is up with Paige however and that we are on the right track.  Even though we are at square one again with the wetting, we know that going back to not eating dairy that it likely will go away again. 

Now to stay firm.  That is so hard.   Like last night, the restaurant just didn't have much for options.  The salad bar was slim to say the least... then there was the choice of pizza or chicken for the main meal.  We went with chicken to stay away from the cheese, but still ended up with little variety and I suppose I could have sat and ate a salad with unripe tomatoes and mushy peas... that was about my only choice as a vegetarian, non-dairy.  I realize now that I ate the mashed potatoes which likely had milk in them as well.  UGH!  So much thinking to do!  This restaurant just didn't have enough variety, even though Dh and my one daughter thought there was plenty of variety... once there they were like... bugging me about eating cheese and I wanted to say... my Dad just paid $8 for me to eat and you want me to pick at the food and eat a obviously poor salad choice and that's it?  I shouldn't feel sorry for myself, but it seems that I am the only one thinking about the big picture when it comes to eating out and in.  Somehow it is up to me to do it alone.  Which if it helps both my daughter and I to feel better, it will be so worth it.  I need to keep that in mind as I start feeling down about my "lot" in life right now. 

Tomorrow is a new day with NEW aspirations... Hopefully we will start anew and have new determination and vigor in this fight against allergies.  Oh how great to know that when we mess up... we can start fresh and new in our walk with God.  If I can smile with that thought, I will make myself smile with our battle of the food intolerances and allergies.  May they open my heart to God's mercies as we experience the ups and downs of this battle of appetite in our war against the foods that hurt us.   

Warmly, ~Melissa

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Tuesday, October 7, 2008
been a long day

I have tried to blog several times since Monday and I keep deleting the posts. There are so many things going on around me and I can't really discuss anything that matters to me at this time. So, I am trying to rely on God to show me what I need to know and I believe that I am getting some answers to that prayer.

I can't believe that it isn't even 10pm yet ... this has been one of those long days. My husband is a bit worried about the economy. I don't see any point in worrying about something that I have no control over. All I can do is keep a good budget and not use the credit card and be frugal where I can. The only thing that has me concerned is his job. As long as the company is in business, he has a job. But if the company cannot survive during this recession, then we'll have to find something else. That prospect doesn't sit well with me, but I've turned that over to God, too, and am not worrying about it (even if I do think about it a bit each week).

The gluten-free eating seems to be a good thing. I'm going to lunch with my boss tomorrow and am not quite sure what I'll order. I think I may call the restaurant in the morning and see what they have on their menu. I'm just glad that my itchy skin, heartburn and a few other ailments seem to be improving! I'd like to hang that Dr. (the one that declared me NOT celiac after a "negative" EGD) by the toenails. He's a quack if he doesn't know that a "clear" EGD doesn't rule out celiac ... geesh! I've been sick for an extra 12+ months because the "expert" didn't know his own job.

My husband wants us all to go on a bike ride on the Abingdon Creeper Trail on Sunday as part of his birthday present. So, we'll spend the day together on the trail. I've never gone, my daughter has gone once and my son and husband have already experienced this twice. I believe the leaves will be beautiful as they are really starting to show their colors this week. I'm looking forward to a nice day with the family - I just hope that we can still make reservations this late in the week. They may already be booked up.

Well, gotta get up at 5am tomorrow morning, so I best head to bed now ... have a great Wednesday!

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Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Root Beer..Home Made ( Recipe)

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I've been asked by a couple of folks for my recipe for root beer..so here it is from our kitchen to yours..

Brenda

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This is so good I made it for Memorial Day.. Here is the recipe from Wanda Brunstetter ...

Home Made Root Beer

2 cups white sugar

1 gallon luke warm water

3 tsp root beer extract

1 tsp dry yeast

Mix all together well and pour into jars.Cover and let set in the sun for four hours.Chill before serving next day..

I put mine in a gallon jar and left it there it worked fined.. Enjoy it taste so good... haflinger 

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