Wow, Robin! Way to take charge! I like your attitude. I haven't done Enterolab testing, partly because I'm afraid to get news like yours and have to further complicate my life.
I tried the Daiya mozzarella style cheese recently with a GF pasta dish, and have only one word for it: YUCK. It is very slimy in consistency (not surprising, as it's mostly made of oil), very little flavor. I also have the pepper jack type one, but haven't tried it yet. Maybe I need to try it out with other dishes before I decide to rule it out.
My BIL hunts, and when my sister cooks venison, it's almost always in the slow cooker. I have had bison and thought it was OK, though a bit dry when grilled.
My Italian FIL used to cook rabbit from time to time, usually in red sauce. I couldn't tell it wasn't chicken. I bet if you went to an Italian specialty market, you might find it. You're on LI, right? There have to be some of those!
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I am also a big reacter to pork and less so to beef and lamb. Of all my allergies I could never work out why I should be so allergic to pork as orthodoxy states that meat allergies are rare. Very recently I came across some fantastic research into a phenomenon that has been coined Pork-Cat Syndrome. This is a cross reaction of IgE mediated response between Cat proteins (from the dander and saliva) and proteins in Pork and other red meats.
I am super-allergic to cats, despite the fact I am fond of the little critters. I therefore avoid them but they've made me allergic to ham, bacon and sausages which is so disappointing and frustrating!
I am also a big reacter to pork and less so to beef and lamb. Of all my allergies I could never work out why I should be so allergic to pork as orthodoxy states that meat allergies are rare. Very recently I came across some fantastic research into a phenomenon that has been coined Pork-Cat Syndrome. This is a cross reaction of IgE mediated response between Cat proteins (from the dander and saliva) and proteins in Pork and other red meats.
I am super-allergic to cats, despite the fact I am fond of the little critters. I therefore avoid them but they've made me allergic to ham, bacon and sausages which is so disappointing and frustrating!
Wow, Robin, I'm sorry you've lost some of your go-to foods. But you sure are taking the bull by the horns and getting ideas of things to eat. Hopefully, eliminating these things will bring you to full remission, and eventually you'll be able to add them back in.
I'm glad you had a good vacation in Hawaii, despite the one night of reaction to the delicious tuna. Wouldn't it be great if the foods we are intolerant of would taste bad in our mouths?
Love,
Martha
I'm glad you had a good vacation in Hawaii, despite the one night of reaction to the delicious tuna. Wouldn't it be great if the foods we are intolerant of would taste bad in our mouths?
Love,
Martha
Martha
Robin,
So sorry about your results. I've had Daiya "cheese" a few times, the shreds. I used it early on when I was mourning the loss of shredded cheese on tortillas, pizza, etc. It's made with tapioca and pea flour from what I recall, no soy. It's OK in the beginning, if you miss the texture of melted cheese, but the flavor isn't very exciting. I've given up on it. I'd rather throw avocado and seasoned salt on a tortilla or bacon and olives on a GF pizza to appease the greasy, salty cheese craving.
I've only found rice tortillas at Trader Joe's. They are good in the toaster oven and made into pizzas, but they don't keep long (mold). I freeze them now.
So sorry about your results. I've had Daiya "cheese" a few times, the shreds. I used it early on when I was mourning the loss of shredded cheese on tortillas, pizza, etc. It's made with tapioca and pea flour from what I recall, no soy. It's OK in the beginning, if you miss the texture of melted cheese, but the flavor isn't very exciting. I've given up on it. I'd rather throw avocado and seasoned salt on a tortilla or bacon and olives on a GF pizza to appease the greasy, salty cheese craving.
I've only found rice tortillas at Trader Joe's. They are good in the toaster oven and made into pizzas, but they don't keep long (mold). I freeze them now.
Hi Robin,
Welcome to the nautilus club and glad you had a great vacation!
I wasn't sure where Wantagh was so I googled it and saw you are fairly close to the coast which is great for fish! I'm presently eating a lot of fish and have a great fishmonger. If you can find a supplier who has really fresh fish it makes a huge difference in taste. I live in Florida but it has taken me about 20 years to find a really good fish source. I'm presently getting my fish from my farmers market. I learned one Saturday if you get there too late he is sold out. Now I reserve my fish via email on Thursday and pick it up on Saturday. I generally get 1-1/2 pound slabs, get home, wash it and cut it up in individual portions and then I freeze it in little zip locks in the freezer. I presently have portions of red snapper, arctic char, and cod in the freezer. I try to vary it and try to eat lower on the mercury chain. (You can google these lists.) If you are able to buy direct from a fish distributor it will make a huge difference in taste. I think my fish guy makes deliveries to the expensive restaurants in town after he does the farmer's market.
The fish thing is not so bad.....I have fish on salad, grilled on barbecue, baked with pesto on top......Brandy
Welcome to the nautilus club and glad you had a great vacation!
I wasn't sure where Wantagh was so I googled it and saw you are fairly close to the coast which is great for fish! I'm presently eating a lot of fish and have a great fishmonger. If you can find a supplier who has really fresh fish it makes a huge difference in taste. I live in Florida but it has taken me about 20 years to find a really good fish source. I'm presently getting my fish from my farmers market. I learned one Saturday if you get there too late he is sold out. Now I reserve my fish via email on Thursday and pick it up on Saturday. I generally get 1-1/2 pound slabs, get home, wash it and cut it up in individual portions and then I freeze it in little zip locks in the freezer. I presently have portions of red snapper, arctic char, and cod in the freezer. I try to vary it and try to eat lower on the mercury chain. (You can google these lists.) If you are able to buy direct from a fish distributor it will make a huge difference in taste. I think my fish guy makes deliveries to the expensive restaurants in town after he does the farmer's market.
The fish thing is not so bad.....I have fish on salad, grilled on barbecue, baked with pesto on top......Brandy
Hi All,
Thank you so much for the wonderful advice and support.
Deb....I just made some springrolls today for lunch. They were definitely a keeper and looking forward to making them again.
Deb....I do live on the water. I love to fish in the warmer months and eat what I catch. I do have a great fishmonger who lives close by. I go there after work and pick up the fish I want for dinner. I eat it at least 4 times a week. I am getting bored with fish and I find that I am not full after II eat it.
Z....The avocado and bacon sounds better to me too. thanks for the tip.
Noodler...I too, am very allergic to cats! Wow!!
Suze.. My husband is 100 0/0 Italian. his grandmother taught me to cook many years ago, but she never taught me how to cook rabbit. I did go to an Italian market and bought some rabbit, veal chops, lamb chops and goat! My husband brought home 25lbs of venison for me , he got it from his friend who hunts all the time. I will let you know the outcome when I cook all this.
DebE13 and Tex...My husband just brought home 25lbs of venison. So I will make some jerky and slow cooked stew and let you know how it comes out. Tex as for the type I have no idea!
Again Thank you all so much! I guess all the new changes aren't bothering me to much because I really want to get off all my medication and I really don't want to be sick anymore. If it takes me standing on my head and walking a mile I would find away to do that TOO! this has really drained me and I just want to feel like me again!
Love you GUYS!!!
Robin
Thank you so much for the wonderful advice and support.
Deb....I just made some springrolls today for lunch. They were definitely a keeper and looking forward to making them again.
Deb....I do live on the water. I love to fish in the warmer months and eat what I catch. I do have a great fishmonger who lives close by. I go there after work and pick up the fish I want for dinner. I eat it at least 4 times a week. I am getting bored with fish and I find that I am not full after II eat it.
Z....The avocado and bacon sounds better to me too. thanks for the tip.
Noodler...I too, am very allergic to cats! Wow!!
Suze.. My husband is 100 0/0 Italian. his grandmother taught me to cook many years ago, but she never taught me how to cook rabbit. I did go to an Italian market and bought some rabbit, veal chops, lamb chops and goat! My husband brought home 25lbs of venison for me , he got it from his friend who hunts all the time. I will let you know the outcome when I cook all this.
DebE13 and Tex...My husband just brought home 25lbs of venison. So I will make some jerky and slow cooked stew and let you know how it comes out. Tex as for the type I have no idea!
Again Thank you all so much! I guess all the new changes aren't bothering me to much because I really want to get off all my medication and I really don't want to be sick anymore. If it takes me standing on my head and walking a mile I would find away to do that TOO! this has really drained me and I just want to feel like me again!
Love you GUYS!!!
Robin
Hi Martha,
Thanks for the impute...I guess I am not buying the cheese! I also find I like things that I eat simple. I use to use a lot more seasonings, wine and a lot of other ingredients. But now I just like a little salt and pepper and thats it. It seems when I complicate things it doesn't agree with me, so why bother anymore.
Robin
Thanks for the impute...I guess I am not buying the cheese! I also find I like things that I eat simple. I use to use a lot more seasonings, wine and a lot of other ingredients. But now I just like a little salt and pepper and thats it. It seems when I complicate things it doesn't agree with me, so why bother anymore.
Robin
What a great hubby! And a great market! I am sure there must be one here, but I don't know where. I found rabbit (told you how I cooked it French fashion) but not goat.
Rabbit is ridiculously expensive here, but it was worth it.
The fish where you live sound terrific. I could eat fish 4x a week easily.
Rabbit is ridiculously expensive here, but it was worth it.
The fish where you live sound terrific. I could eat fish 4x a week easily.
Hi Lesley,
Where do you live? I just bought a whole rabbit for $8:00. I looked up on the internet and they say the best way to cook it is by slow cooking it. I had venison steaks tonight on the grill....not that bad! Its not like filet mignon but it was pretty damn good. I also sliced some and there are in the dehydrator for jerky. We will see how they come out. My husbands friend will give all the venison I want and need so I am hoping it agrees with me.
Robin
Where do you live? I just bought a whole rabbit for $8:00. I looked up on the internet and they say the best way to cook it is by slow cooking it. I had venison steaks tonight on the grill....not that bad! Its not like filet mignon but it was pretty damn good. I also sliced some and there are in the dehydrator for jerky. We will see how they come out. My husbands friend will give all the venison I want and need so I am hoping it agrees with me.
Robin
I live in LA. The rabbit I got cost $28.00!!! If I could get $8 I'd be cooking it every day.
The recipe I gave you is French and slow cooked. It is delicious. Rabbit is a bit different to chop up than chicken (4 legged) and has more bones to meat ratio.
You CAN make it taste almost like chicken, though I don't know why you would. I like to accentuate flavors, and bring them out. Rabbit is slightly gamey.
If it is a young rabbit you can grill it and roast it. Also delicious.
Glad the venison was good. It's super expensive here, and since I don't particularity like it....
The recipe I gave you is French and slow cooked. It is delicious. Rabbit is a bit different to chop up than chicken (4 legged) and has more bones to meat ratio.
You CAN make it taste almost like chicken, though I don't know why you would. I like to accentuate flavors, and bring them out. Rabbit is slightly gamey.
If it is a young rabbit you can grill it and roast it. Also delicious.
Glad the venison was good. It's super expensive here, and since I don't particularity like it....