everyday beauty

Friday, May 25, 2012

Leaving on a jet plane

I am so thankful for modern travel. I can get on a plane, travel across the country or across the world, to the people who mean the most to me, or to find amazing new adventures.

Very, very thankful.

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Thankful for: A vigilant partner

I try not to speak often of my personal life, but my recent experiences regarding food intolerance finding answers has been a major source of "everyday beauty" for me. Today, as ever, I am thankful for my vigilant partner. He has been with me through this with every step, my biggest cheerleader and the other voice at my (countless) doctors appointments.

This week I have not been feeling well, but intermittently. I couldn't figure out what it was; it wasn't my diet, I hadn't made any major changes... except, this wonderful man pointed out, two new lip gloss. Lo and behold both contained versions of soy: lecithin and soy bean oil.

Here is looking to feeling better soon!

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Non-traditional Easter Breakfast: Congee

As a child Easter breakfast had boiled eggs we had colored, with buttered toast, or maybe pancakes. This morning's Easter breakfast was Asian-inspired. Whether you call it jook, congee or jaou this rice porridge is one of the first foods many Asian children eat, and seen by some to be a comfort food. Another perk is it is naturally gluten, dairy and soy free. My version this morning (made last night) contained white and brown rice, water, broccoli, scallions, and bacon.

Other recipes instruct the use of chicken stock, or chicken bones, to flavor the rice. Formalized recipes can be found here and here. Like anything, these recipes can be modified to include or exclude whichever ingredients you would like. I made the first recipe for a breakfast at work one week, and it went over like gang busters.

I don't know how my grandmother would feel about this breakfast, but it works for me. Maybe I'll add a sliced egg on top next Easter. :]

Sunday, March 25, 2012

GF/DF/SF Pineapple Fried Rice

As I've spoken of before I have food intolerances to gluten, dairy, and soy, and a sensitivity to nuts. One of the things I've missed is eating out, especially Thai food. A little internet searching, a little creativity and I have Meg-safe pineapple fried rice!

I used the recipe I found here, with a bit of modification.

Its very exciting to have delicious, nutritious and safe food!

Photos and tips behind the break...