Multi-colored vs Multi-colored

Of late I have seen so many articles about Celiac folks pissed about the movement for regular "non-gluten" allergic people choosing to be gluten free to lose weight. In the past week I've even been sent two e-cards that were crude but hysterical.

I try not to take my allergy too seriously and try to be as positive as possible. I mean, as much as I want a donut, I'm not going to cry about it.

Today was Easter Sunday. My Mom has mastered the art of not only gluten free family meals but on top of it has had to take on my Dad's vegetarianism. Poor gal.

As my Mom was prepping the food I took a look at the counter and realized we had multi-colored veggies and multi-colored jelly belly's. Both delicious & gluten free in their own right but only one good for you.

Alas today was a holiday, there was room in my belly for both. Food allergies are not so tough. Have fun with it.

#Fail

I have to start this post by saying this is my fourth attempt. I've had the concept for weeks. I've even tried to write this multiple times. There is always something: lack of time, inspiration...and even failure of saving correctly.

So lets get to the point, I fail. Trying to be gluten free (and mostly dairy free) is hard!

When living on a strict diet, you find not only your stomach hungry, but your soul. Each meal is so critical for your physical and mental survival.

I know that sounds dramatic, but trust this is real.

In the past couple weeks, I had 2 epic fails. One meal was a frozen gluten free pot pie. The other a gluten free dairy fee pizza from Naked pizza. Each thought to be special in their own right.

The pot pie was bought by my mother and meant to be comfort on a chilly late winter night.

The other an attempt at trickery of a Friday indulgence.

The pot pie was grainy and in edible. The pizza soupy and also inedible.

Both epic failures that you just have to laugh, move on and try again. The journey is not over until I have a continuous series of #success.

Work Day Breakfast Prep

Ok, I know I've posted about Bob's Red Mill a few times before, but feel compelled to post yet another. Per a post from a few weeks ago I really am trying to be gluten and dairy free and feel I have mastered week day morning hunger. Of course until I'm on to the next thing.

The key for this recipe is that you have to make it ahead of time in a batch over the weekend.

Steel Cut Oats
Boil 3 cups of water in a wide & deep sauté bowl on high.
Add in 1 cup of Gluten Free steel cup oats and stir.
Lower heat to Low and stir every 5 minutes for 20 minutes or until all the water has evaporated.
Let sit and cool.
Scoop oats into 3 Plastic containers.
Swirl on agave syrup on each.
Add in 4-6 frozen berries.
Cover and place in fridge.
Bring into work, add in 2 tbsp of water and zap for 45 seconds. Stir then zap for another 45. Let cool a bit and it's ready.

So good and will keep you full all morning.

Monday Health Day

Every week I try to start off on a healthy foot. When trying to eat something pure and good for you, you have to spice it up or you'll get boredom hunger.

Today I tried out a boneless spice rubbed pork chop and sautéed kale.

Preheat oven: 450

In a bowl I mixed a small amount of dried garlic powder, cumin, coriander, oregano and salt. Mixed and then rubbed onto the meat.

In a hot sauté pan I put a small amount of olive oil. I sautéed a good sear on both sides then placed in the oven for 10 minutes.

While that was cooking I washed and deveined the kale, chopped and sautéed with a bit of olive oil and a touch of salt and pepper.

It was great. And I did end with a few m&ms. Always need a sweet treat to end a meal.