I haven't been in the kitchen much lately, hence no blogging!
The reason for my hiatus is two fold:
1. Got a wisdom tooth out last week. Have only been eating pudding, yogurt, applesauce, ice cream and soup. I thought I would like having an excuse to only eat ice cream. I was wrong! I can't wait to eat real food again!
2. I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease on Friday. That's right - no more gluten for me!
So, I guess this blog will now document my adventures in gluten free living! I was very sad about the diagnosis at first, but now I'm very realistic about it - this is what it is. It is ONLY a change in my diet - sooooo simple compared to what many other people have to do for their health. I consider myself blessed to actually know what's wrong with me.
We are going to Palm Springs this week for a vacation. I have already emailed some of our favorite restaurants to ask what parts of their menus I can enjoy...so far it looks like we'll be able to go to all of the places! Yes, I will be ordering different food than usual, but that's no big deal! It will be just like experiencing everything for the first time!
So....join me on this magical journey!
4 comments:
Good luck on your gluten-free diet!I think watching the journey unfold on your blog will be very enlightening for people.
I'll be watching!
I love your attitude!
A word of warning though about restaurants. After 4 restaurant visits in the four months since I was diagnosed I was made gluten sick 3x even after getting assurances that my meal would be Celiac safe. My last try was a week or so ago and after a long negotiation the waitress suggested a Guinness stew. I had to remind her that Guinness was beer and therefore had gluten. Since the situation looked unsafe I opted out and decided to have a couple of Strongbow Ciders knowing that they are gluten-free. Turns out that drinking alcohol on an empty stomach is one of the worst things you can do and irritated the hell out of my gut. So sometimes you can't win for trying..
I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease some years ago. You'll never feel better once you get going on your gluten-free diet!
I am feeling your pain! I was diagnosed 6 months ago. It's alot to swallow at first. Find a store much like Whole Foods or your local co-op and find Gluten Free Pantry Beth's All Purpose Gluten Free Flour. It saved my life. You can use it as a direct substitute in any recipe!! Once the initial shock wears away just remember, you're not alone, you are unique, and you're embarking on an awesome adventure in the kitchen!
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