tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post5340525243411258833..comments2024-03-24T12:29:05.492-07:00Comments on Older but better...?: another done and done!Rianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-31372221155720056912021-03-27T19:11:16.470-07:002021-03-27T19:11:16.470-07:00Thanks, Debbie. I think I love gluten too... and p...Thanks, Debbie. I think I love gluten too... and personally don't think it's my problem, but I'm willing to check it out. Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-12425903620786634912021-03-27T16:18:14.427-07:002021-03-27T16:18:14.427-07:00gluten free is all the rage with everyone it seems...gluten free is all the rage with everyone it seems. when people ask me if i am gf, i say no, i love gluten!!<br /><br />good that your surgery went well, we have all had so much to deal with!! and your granddaughter is adorable!!!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16823369215793154260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-88672101697846619912021-03-26T08:54:02.437-07:002021-03-26T08:54:02.437-07:00I've ordered some GF products to try. So far ...I've ordered some GF products to try. So far I've been just avoiding bread, flour, and processed food... and eating apples, bananas, cheese, eggs, and fresh veggies. I do miss my bread though. And I don't think I have celiac disease, but may have developed an intolerance or sensitivity to gluten...??Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-65440252433027420212021-03-25T15:27:22.571-07:002021-03-25T15:27:22.571-07:00My wife needs to be on a strict gluten free diet b...My wife needs to be on a strict gluten free diet because of celiac disease.<br />I still like regular bread myself but I do eat gluten free sometimes when she cooks. John Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185765129472832100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-54535276884623725552021-03-25T07:52:15.958-07:002021-03-25T07:52:15.958-07:00Oh, I'm a smorgasbord also. But I don't mi...Oh, I'm a smorgasbord also. But I don't mind going to the Dermatologist once a year. She's very nice. The first time she saw me, she took off 4 spots... and biopsied them... all fine. But yes, she does have to take some time on me. Asks me if this spot is new? (usually on my back) I have no idea.<br />Yes, pup is French Bulldog. And I could easily say that I live on flour and sugar too... bake a lot, love bread and dark chocolate. But I am tired of these occasional episodes where I cannot eat anything for 3-5 days. So I will try this gluten free for a few weeksRianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-40200753127678255992021-03-24T13:01:35.826-07:002021-03-24T13:01:35.826-07:00You reminded me that I have go to make that appoin...You reminded me that I have go to make that appointment with the dermatologist. Being 98% Irish, I am like a smorgasbord to a skin doctor. The dermo has taken the place of the gyno as my #1 most disliked place to go. Since I missed last year's appointments, I have grown twice as many spots. It should be a long appointment. All kidding aside, I am glad you were observant and got that basil cell removed.<br /><br />Those empanadas, your granddaughter, and that cute pup (French Bulldog?) are all wonderful sights to see. Your granddaughter's smile warms my heart. Post her picture anytime.<br /><br />I know nothing about gluten free. I live on flour and sugar and am still kickin'<br /><br />Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-53511721178269129172021-03-24T12:49:53.961-07:002021-03-24T12:49:53.961-07:00"A lot of, Rian, is about finding YOUR tolera..."A lot of, Rian, is about finding YOUR tolerance limit to certain foods that are problematic for you." I think you may be right about that... since the problem only occurs once or twice a year, not every time I eat gluten (or whatever) otherwise it would happen all the time as I eat bread and gluten products daily. Maybe it just gets to a point and my gut says Stop! Don't know, but I will try this gluten-free for a few weeks. Ordered that measure for measure flour today. Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-25755717381436768132021-03-24T12:11:44.141-07:002021-03-24T12:11:44.141-07:00Being able to swap flour for flour 1:1 is great! Y...Being able to swap flour for flour 1:1 is great! You definitely can't do that with coconut flour.<br /><br />I saw your follow up comment on my blog and wanted to say that the "no" list for foods is for GERD specifically (along with citrus, etc.). There are some things on the SIBO food list that I can't tolerate for reasons of heartburn. You ARE allowed "weak" coffee or tea if eating for SIBO (I don't want to say "diet," because it's not about weight loss, it's about digestive healing). I've been cheating and having one of the Starbucks coffee drinks a couple of times a week. I have a sweet tooth and can't give them up, won't, but I'm happy to modify and see if I can find alternatives that my insides will tolerate.<br /><br />A lot of, Rian, is about finding YOUR tolerance limit to certain foods that are problematic for you. Once I've dealt with SIBO, or whatever it is, I will go for the food sensitivity bloodwork, because rather than just be hit and miss, I'd like to know for certain what foods my body can't process properly. The ND told me that there was no point in doing that test now, because with an inflamed gut "50 foods" (her choice of words) would come back positive, when that's extremely unlikely. So first things first! <br /><br />I naively thought that I would be going to an ND for a few months, maybe 6 at most, and that would be it except for the very occasional check in or appointment for a flare up or other issue. I can see now that this likely is going to take much longer. :-/Keahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06809655107065918944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-46752030856819040142021-03-24T09:44:54.127-07:002021-03-24T09:44:54.127-07:00Oh,Mae, I can't imagine not eating bread eithe...Oh,Mae, I can't imagine not eating bread either. But I'm willing to give it a try (a week at a time) and see. Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-79259222201778618242021-03-24T09:40:55.306-07:002021-03-24T09:40:55.306-07:00Thanks for the info, Peg. I will email you. I'...Thanks for the info, Peg. I will email you. I'm really not sure if my problem is gluten related, but I will give it a try for a few weeks. Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-26590245340740268002021-03-24T09:39:10.693-07:002021-03-24T09:39:10.693-07:00Dug, the empanadas are so easy. I just saute' ...Dug, the empanadas are so easy. I just saute' a little onion and garlic in a little olive oil or bacon grease, add the groundmeat and a few seasonings, drain the fat off, then cut the 4.5 inch rounds of pastry (you can use Pillsbury Pet Ritz sheets), put some shredded cheddar cheese on the right side of each round, add about a tablespoon of ground meat, fold over (wet the edges with a bit of water) and use a fork to seal it shut. Wipe over the crust with a little egg wash, and bake at 375 until golden. (about 20 mins.)Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-27501810889313347032021-03-24T09:32:22.917-07:002021-03-24T09:32:22.917-07:00Jenn, I have episodes on occasion (2-3X a year) wh...Jenn, I have episodes on occasion (2-3X a year) where anything I eat runs straight through me. If I don't eat, there's no problem... but 'something' must bring this on. I've always believed it was 'stress'... but people keep telling me it could be an allergy in my gut... so I'm testing it out. Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-66573146709041304752021-03-24T09:29:10.828-07:002021-03-24T09:29:10.828-07:00Thanks, Joanne. It did go fine and the doctor call...Thanks, Joanne. It did go fine and the doctor called yesterday to tell me that the lab results showed the area was now clear.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-3176106886315476782021-03-24T09:27:05.770-07:002021-03-24T09:27:05.770-07:00Food and stress seem to be my triggers... that muc...Food and stress seem to be my triggers... that much I do know... at least regarding migraines. As for the other (mild IBS?) I personally think it's more stress than food... but I will give the gluten-free a change - just in case. When I have an episode, I generally just stop eating for 3-4 days and drink plenty of water and a little Gatoraid and that usually works.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-64903773315169353012021-03-24T09:15:34.472-07:002021-03-24T09:15:34.472-07:00If you've shared the photos of the granddaught...If you've shared the photos of the granddaughter and her pup before, I don't remember either. Adorable!<br />Glad your surgery went well. Can't help you with the gluten free diet, I can't imagine not eating bread. <br />Take care, stay well.Maebemehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09706540456819503068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-42702085271972378522021-03-23T19:05:57.090-07:002021-03-23T19:05:57.090-07:00The dog and grand daughter are so adorable!! I had...The dog and grand daughter are so adorable!! I had to go gluten free (celiac) there are so many hidden gluten. The first thing is to stop eating processed food. While King Arthur flour is ok there are far better. My email is on my blog. I would love to give you info I got when I began this journey. Send me an email and ill get you some things that will be helpful.Because this wasn't a fsd for me I went through stages of grief. This was very very difficult for me. But once I began to feel oh so much better it became easier you know? Rice pasta is ok for that nite but never a pasta salad or left over because it gets gummy. Being Italian i was determined to find good pasta...Barilla has one of the best GFMargaret (Peggy or Peg too)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04247428494327269983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-73521246947596890162021-03-23T18:48:11.704-07:002021-03-23T18:48:11.704-07:00Rian, I'm glad to read that things went relati...Rian, I'm glad to read that things went relatively smooth today with that procedure... I admire your plucky spirit. You sound pretty pro-active when it comes to your health, if more of us did that maybe we wouldn't worry as much down the road. Anyway, good for you and I am not going to rest now until try to make some empanadas of my own :^)ApacheDughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05520433539816634566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-90096716167001577652021-03-23T17:24:14.380-07:002021-03-23T17:24:14.380-07:00Congratulations on your successful surgery. As som...Congratulations on your successful surgery. As someone who can worry myself into a cold sweat over all things medical, I understand. I tend to write things out to deal with emotions and such. If you are not having any issues with breads, etc., why go gluten free? Just curious. -Jenncoffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-27908217153562118782021-03-23T16:53:06.429-07:002021-03-23T16:53:06.429-07:00It's good to know the little surgery went well...It's good to know the little surgery went well. Done and dusted, as you like to say.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-22451684773447560972021-03-23T16:07:35.201-07:002021-03-23T16:07:35.201-07:00I don't seem to have any allergies to food, un...I don't seem to have any allergies to food, unfortunately. I keep eating and gaining weight, and I am almost ready to give myself a good talking to. But not quite yet. I do hope your surgery heals quickly and yes, I do the same myself with things I'd rather not have to do. I had not seen the puppy and pretty grand before, and I truly enjoyed looking at them today. Sending you back some (virtual) hugs. :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-30766367989650213302021-03-23T14:26:07.470-07:002021-03-23T14:26:07.470-07:00I won't let DH mow the back... it's the ca...I won't let DH mow the back... it's the cats' playground. (I mean he does mow the back, but now around Easter, I try to hold him off).Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-90619166277278391082021-03-23T14:25:04.802-07:002021-03-23T14:25:04.802-07:00You too!You too!Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-75266339034202703442021-03-23T14:24:48.677-07:002021-03-23T14:24:48.677-07:00Thanks for commenting, Kim. I've never heard o...Thanks for commenting, Kim. I've never heard of SIBO, but I will check it out. I was just going through a King Arthur Baking Co. catalog (that's the flour I use for all my cooking) and I saw this under Gluten free products: GF Measure for Measure flour. It says "Directly swap the amount of AP flour with the same amount of Measure for Measure flour. Works beautifully in your favorite recipes." I thought I'd try that. They also sell GF almond flour and coconut flour... but they are not 'measure for measure'. Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-54177625448069964992021-03-23T13:54:53.598-07:002021-03-23T13:54:53.598-07:00Hope you only get good results from your surgery a...Hope you only get good results from your surgery and are healing nicely. Those beef empanadas really look good. May have to give that a try. Your granddaughter and puppy are both adorable <br />Our grass is growing too, had to mow last week. Whee.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-86724086543296194982021-03-23T13:18:02.131-07:002021-03-23T13:18:02.131-07:00Happy Spring!!Happy Spring!!Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.com