tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457525100521858438.comments2018-08-14T17:18:59.794+09:30MummyCookAmethyst's Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12687174242882193645noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457525100521858438.post-55749513397417495362015-03-17T22:50:40.299+10:302015-03-17T22:50:40.299+10:30I am so glad you vented those opinions about every...I am so glad you vented those opinions about everybody doing their very best to do the best for their families. What that 'best' for the family will be is as individual as each family and its needs. What is 'junk' to some (e.g., muesli bars (high in sugar) or potato crisps (many are high in fat and salt), may be one of the few forms of protein or starch etc, that the child can tolerate and when it comes to packing lunchboxes in a country where in many schools the lunches are stored in schoolbags, with no access for the chidlren to store their lunches in a refrigerator or to heat up a meal from home, these so-called 'convenience' or 'snack' or 'junk' foods may be the only practical snacks that these children can easily manage at school without suffering adverse effects. I am sure that the parents are able to better supplement their children's special needs diets when they are at home with more options.<br />Judging others is cruel and counterproductive. I agree with you Cheryl that the plethora of 'scientific' evidence is confusing. My advice would be that if you found a study that might be relevant to your situation, take it to your treating doctors etc. and discuss it. Our doctors have a scientific background and can assess the validity of the study and whether it is of value to your particular situation.<br />Perhaps the problem is "a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing"!<br />Let's just support one another and learn from each other, respecting people's efforts and remembering that what works for one may or may not work for another but it does not necessarily mean it is wrong to try.<br />Am I making sense? Methinks I am rambling now! You are very brave to have spoken up about your findings and experiences. It needed to be said.<br />Good for you and keep the food ideas coming!Jodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457525100521858438.post-29041586349584217422015-02-25T09:26:04.892+10:302015-02-25T09:26:04.892+10:30Mr H loves his avocado in everything, but the rest...Mr H loves his avocado in everything, but the rest of us are intolerant to it. We make chocolate and avocado mousse, and guacamole for him to use as butter as a treat, but not much else. Will need to check out the brownies!Amethyst's Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12687174242882193645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457525100521858438.post-68860216023742149982015-02-25T09:24:27.339+10:302015-02-25T09:24:27.339+10:30Thank you for your insight! Miss A only had a mino...Thank you for your insight! Miss A only had a minor reaction and recovered by the next day. Will possibly try spelt again in a few months.Amethyst's Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12687174242882193645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457525100521858438.post-33193455348111412312015-02-14T12:35:10.021+10:302015-02-14T12:35:10.021+10:30BTW you can now buy LF cheese. It is very mild in...BTW you can now buy LF cheese. It is very mild in flavour and might appeal to Mr H. We also use avocado as a butter substitute. We are looking forward to trying an LF brownie recipe that uses avocado instead of butter.Jodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457525100521858438.post-47359486507628008272015-02-14T12:32:04.348+10:302015-02-14T12:32:04.348+10:30What a shame that Miss A couldn't tolerate spe...What a shame that Miss A couldn't tolerate spelt. Someone advised me to give it a try for the same reasos you outlined. Looks like gluten is gluten no matter what form.<br />I'm thinking that restaurants are offering sliders so that people can fill up on the extra bread for the same or lesser amount of beef and still charge the same? Give me a proper size burger any day with more meat and salad than bread. <br />I hope Miss A recovers quickly.Jodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457525100521858438.post-38035555113476403172015-01-29T13:52:03.717+10:302015-01-29T13:52:03.717+10:30Welcome back! :-)Welcome back! :-)Jodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457525100521858438.post-81665825508044607372015-01-29T13:48:35.493+10:302015-01-29T13:48:35.493+10:30I love that you post your recipes here. When you ...I love that you post your recipes here. When you are travelling you will be able to refer to them through the net without having to cart lists and eating plans.Jodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457525100521858438.post-22985921903346382452013-11-27T05:54:56.623+10:302013-11-27T05:54:56.623+10:30I understand how you feel, Jodie. We take food for...I understand how you feel, Jodie. We take food for Miss A everywhere we go, and quite often take food to share as well. The important thing for you is not to let others make you feel less for having your own food. Just point out that you are there for the company, the food is not the focus. Amethyst's Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12687174242882193645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457525100521858438.post-31714793558663366042013-11-26T23:36:12.672+10:302013-11-26T23:36:12.672+10:30May I also add that pre-prepared bbq fare (from su...May I also add that pre-prepared bbq fare (from supermarkets and specialist butchers) usually contain preservatives (either in the meat and/or the breadcrumb mix in the patties). <br />You can also find same in marinated products such as apricot chicken wings and honey-soy kebabs.<br />I once took a salad of fresh vegetables to share at a bbq, thinking that if I could eat nothing else, I could eat that. When the hostess presented the salad to the table I was shocked, frustrated and upset because she had splashed dressing all over the salad and I could eat none of it!<br />Pre-prepared bottled salad dressings usually contain preservatives, thickeners, flavours and other additives. The hostess thought it would be okay to use a home-made vinaigrette but even vinegars have preservative, often sulphur dioxide, a big no-no for many people.<br />It would have been better for her to ask me first before deciding to add anything to the food I had brought. I felt it was poor etiquette not to do so considering she knew I had dietary issues. (She herself is a vegetarian and knows what it is like to be unable to eat anything on offer at some foodie gatherings so I expected a bit more thought from her!)<br />Nowadays, I have learnt to pack my own food, in its own container and keep it to myself and not share it with anyone in order to have something that I can eat. It makes me feel awkward and antisocial. It always feels like the people around me want to make a drama of it.<br />That's why I do not enjoy socialising around meals any more and prefer to just meet up "for coffee" instead.<br />Thanks for providing your meal ideas Cheryl, and I hope people who don't have to live with dietary issues can get some ideas and take note about how to include (and respect) those people who do have to work on a special diet.Jodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457525100521858438.post-66089579872818955172013-10-27T10:28:57.490+10:302013-10-27T10:28:57.490+10:30Interesting about the baby wipes. My skin could n...Interesting about the baby wipes. My skin could never tolerate them because of the perfumes and alcohol in them. We used to just take along a damp facecloth or two, each in their own little bags and they were just as good as refreshers. On hot days I packed them in an insulated bag with the icy cooler block.<br />How lovely that Miss A could experience the Royal Show and join in with her classmates' conversations upon return to school.Jodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457525100521858438.post-26379552130206439102013-09-09T14:28:56.400+09:302013-09-09T14:28:56.400+09:30Hi Alayne, as Miss A has a wheat allergy, we have ...Hi Alayne, as Miss A has a wheat allergy, we have been told to avoid all wheat, including spelt and kumat. We are hoping we can start introducing these at a later date as her wheat allergy is low, but we need to wait until we have a baseline of health to do this. Thanks for the suggestion, though! I love the feedback!Amethyst's Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12687174242882193645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457525100521858438.post-48443175988228071722013-09-07T16:38:19.170+09:302013-09-07T16:38:19.170+09:30Hi,
My little man (9) can tolerant spelt,
If miss...Hi, <br />My little man (9) can tolerant spelt,<br />If miss a can too try spelt and kumat flours for a lighter result.<br />Much better nutrient content too. Alaynenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457525100521858438.post-57137394305989112952013-08-15T21:34:33.797+09:302013-08-15T21:34:33.797+09:30I liked it so much I ate it twice (lunch the next ...I liked it so much I ate it twice (lunch the next day!)Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11935761386011873517noreply@blogger.com