Blog Resurrection

It looks like after a 3 year gap I am resurrecting this blog.  Our allergy situation at home is unchanged.  The not so Small-n-Grubby is still following a restricted food diet.  We have introduced most of the foods from his original urticaria exclusion diet.  He hasn't had an allergic reaction for 8 years, so unless he has grown out of it, we are doing something right!  He now avoids nuts in any form (including products that may contain traces), sesame, preservatives (benzoates, sulphites, nitries), artificial colours and any other additives we aren't sure about.  I think he will stay on this diet for some time now.  He isn't keen to be tested for allergens and I can't see myself purposefully feeding him sulphur dioxide to see what happens, he just doesn't need to eat that stuff!

His hero product is currently Bakin' Boys Flapjack.

One of the few snack products he can buy off the shelf.

For me it's no wheat, rye, barley or oats.  I am shying away from saying gluten free as it's no longer the best description for me (see previous post).

With Small-n-Grubby being vegetarian by choice and Branston Pickle being a picky eater, not to mention having a typical teenage daughter, I am often found in the kitchen cooking at least 3 different evening meals.  I have found a few recipes where one meal suits all and I will be sharing them here among my rants and raves about all things food related.

** Kate **

Microwave crisps (potato chips) - U, E, G, W, D

These are another fab way to make kids (or adults!) treats. The instructions have been lost for ours but the basic idea is this.
Wash potatoes and remove any eyes or blemishes but otherwise leave the skins on.
Very thinly slice and place between the slots in the special rack.

Microwave, times vary depending on oven size and how old the potatoes are, between 3 and 8 minutes. Basically until they are crisp and not too brown. I think the ones in the photo below are a little over done!

Add salt and/or pepper if you fancy it and your diet allows! I think you can use other veg too like carrots and parsnips.

They are for sale on EBay at the moment with bidding starting at 50p on some, so nothing much to lose there! If anyone has/gets one with instructions and would like to scan em on and e-mail them to me they would be gratefully received!!

** Kate **

Melon Pops - U, E, G, W, D

It's the time of year for ice creams, lollies and cooling treats.

Cut melon flesh into cubes add water and liquidise with a hand blender.

If you don't have a blender just chop up the melon as small as you can, put it in a bowl and crush with a fork - for a chunkier version.

Pour the mixture into lolly moulds and freeze.

I'm not sure how long these keep in the freezer as ours are never around for more than about 3 days!

** Kate **