Truth, Justice, and All-American Allergen-Free Apple Pie
Straight Talk in a Crooked World
Egg-free people of the world, rejoice! Whether you are eggless by choice, an allergy, an intolerance, or simply an aversion to off-white spherical objects that emanate from fat, feathered fowl, there are viable alternatives to use in recipes. A conversation today reminded me that I had a couple lists of egg substitutes stashed away in […]
Read More Eggless in SeattleThe other day I was reading a newsletter in which someone said they’ve never found a good recipe for allergen-free pumpkin pie. “WHAT?!!” I said. I’ve used the same recipe for a long time, adapted from Jennifer Raymond’s The Peaceful Palate. It is billed as a “heart-healthy version of a traditional favorite.” Raymond’s original recipe uses […]
Read More Pumpkin Custard PieTo those gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, egg-free folks who are still searching for a decadent non-frozen chocolate dessert– meet temptation incarnate: Merry’s Miracle Tarts, http://www.hailmerry.com/snacks.
Read More Hail MerryIt’s that time of year… people are starting to come down with colds and the flu as the damp, cooler weather sets in. Coworkers are signing up for flu shots in droves. Parents have to take sick time to care for their sick kids, and often they wind up becoming ill too. So what’s a […]
Read More Superfruit to the Rescue!Postpartum depression is a stigmatized and stereotyped phenomenon that many women suffer. Because of the hormonal, physical, and life changes that accompany childbirth, some experts say a majority of women feel emotional within a few days of welcoming a new baby.
Read More Belly, Baby, & Mother BluesSo give me something to believe ‘Cause I am living just to breathe… –Believe, The Bravery There is a stark white space in which people sometimes find themselves in the still hours of the early morning. Its ashen walls are the accumulated debris of life’s challenges and tragedies. Its heavy ceiling has settled into place […]
Read More SuicideHave you ever had a urinary tract infection? It is misery with a heap of discomfort. They usually begin with a strong urge to urinate that becomes worse and worse, and if they progress, they can become very painful. At that point you may be urinating blood and having abdominal pain. One of the worst parts […]
Read More D-Mannose in the House!You Supporting This – 1 in 133 – It’s a BIG Deal. Those of us with celiac disease and gluten intolerance can become very ill from minute amounts of gluten, the protein in wheat, barley, and rye. Years ago the FDA was tasked with making proper gluten-free labeling a reality. Yet we are still waiting […]
Read More 1 in 133Thank you to a friend who watches gluten-related news like a hawk for this article. Melinda Beck of The Wall Street Journal just published this article on gluten sensitivity: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704893604576200393522456636.html#articleTabs%3Darticle This article talks about the three distinct kinds of reactions to gluten/wheat, celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, and wheat allergy. Here is an excerpt: A new […]
Read More Gluten SensitivityThe February edition of the IBS Treatment Center newsletter is available! http://www.ibstreatmentcenter.com/Newsletters/Feb11.pdf Dr. Steve Wangen of Seattle has one of the best websites on digestive health out there. His newsletter is always packed full of interesting information for people with these and other issues. This month’s edition discusses migraines and how they can sometimes be […]
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Truth, Justice, and All-American Allergen-Free Apple Pie 