tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4007499867824150925.post1762981212615769840..comments2023-10-31T04:08:26.565-08:00Comments on ...sed noli modo.: Seven Quick TakesMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14724269113198950094noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4007499867824150925.post-54151654299694872232015-12-16T13:53:56.033-09:002015-12-16T13:53:56.033-09:00I have seen coconut yogurt in the store recently, ...I have seen coconut yogurt in the store recently, as well as almond milk yogurt. I'm not sure how to do it, but I bet there are recipes online! Also, coconut milk ice cream or sorbet is super yummy.Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366826691988448425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4007499867824150925.post-58935885544925808212015-12-15T21:18:52.297-09:002015-12-15T21:18:52.297-09:00The cartons are indeed coconut milk, but I picked ...The cartons are indeed coconut milk, but I picked up cans instead; I don't know exactly how or how quickly I'll wind up using it, and I would hate to have half a carton go bad because I didn't have a way to use it all. You can't make yogurt out of coconut milk, can you? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13174645669215137323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4007499867824150925.post-14220679461545996002015-12-15T15:37:15.691-09:002015-12-15T15:37:15.691-09:00Pediatric allergist and Ped GI specialists do exis...Pediatric allergist and Ped GI specialists do exist. I'm glad your little one is starting to do better. Don't be surprised if it gets worse again and then better. 21 days! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15305292703813161614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4007499867824150925.post-15966189196045197412015-12-15T06:37:27.855-09:002015-12-15T06:37:27.855-09:00I've only ever used it from a can, and I alway...I've only ever used it from a can, and I always get full fat. The lite stuff tastes bad and usually has added chemicals and junk. Cartons might work too, as long as it is coconut milk, not coconut water. I've only seen coconut water in cartons out here, so if you have both cans and cartons available I would check the ingredient lists and nutritional information to see if they're the same or not.Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366826691988448425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4007499867824150925.post-39869348578929199392015-12-14T22:48:20.683-09:002015-12-14T22:48:20.683-09:00I had completely forgotten about the Cuban bread, ...I had completely forgotten about the Cuban bread, thank you! It's scribbled down in the back of a cookbook I hardly ever use. Do you use coconut milk from a can or a carton? Do you know if/how they're different? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13174645669215137323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4007499867824150925.post-57447001222718025122015-12-14T22:44:57.928-09:002015-12-14T22:44:57.928-09:00Thank you!Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13174645669215137323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4007499867824150925.post-33749640906555004772015-12-14T22:44:34.678-09:002015-12-14T22:44:34.678-09:00Thank you so much, Jenna! This is so helpful. Do y...Thank you so much, Jenna! This is so helpful. Do you know if I should ask about seeing a pediatric allergist specifically, or does such a specialization even exist? I've been off dairy completely for more than a week now and am still seeing the occasional symptom, so I really appreciate knowing that it could take 21 days! I'd initially been under the impression that if she was still having symptoms after I'd been off it for 6 days, it had to be caused by something other than dairy and I could go back to eating milk products. <br />I'd already been in the habit of reading ingredient lists, but never specifically looking for dairy-derived ingredients; it's incredible how many things have some form of milk in them! I'm very glad to know about Oreos—chocolate is definitely the thing I'd have the hardest time giving up!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13174645669215137323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4007499867824150925.post-87659573833974076022015-12-14T13:46:35.588-09:002015-12-14T13:46:35.588-09:00Oh the joys of avoiding dairy! I understand your p...Oh the joys of avoiding dairy! I understand your pain. Your Cuban bread recipe is great without milk. My mother in law uses almond milk or water leftover from boiling potatoes to make bread instead of using real milk, and it works fairly well. Coconut milk, if you have access to it, is a rich and delicious dairy substitute you can use in many things like pancakes, tikka masala, and more. Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366826691988448425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4007499867824150925.post-27043677626738170062015-12-12T14:24:31.870-09:002015-12-12T14:24:31.870-09:00I hope Kit feels better soon, one way or the other...I hope Kit feels better soon, one way or the other!The Sojournerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04559244806125834569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4007499867824150925.post-6185603675080573292015-12-12T13:02:52.669-09:002015-12-12T13:02:52.669-09:00Is there any particular kind of food you are cravi...Is there any particular kind of food you are craving? I found that they Dark Chocolate Almond Milk was a lifesaver when I had a chocolate craving. It was years before I knew Oreos were safe. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15305292703813161614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4007499867824150925.post-50432164913714976622015-12-12T13:01:18.692-09:002015-12-12T13:01:18.692-09:00I just had a huge reply typed out and lost it all....I just had a huge reply typed out and lost it all...and now I'm trying to touch on the most important things before my baby wakes up. <br />1. Dairy allergy sufferers can have anaphylaxis. Watch for troubled breathing, facial swelling, etc and call 911 if necessary. 2. Check out this website http://www.foodallergy.org for a wealth of information! It will give you a better understanding, name some foods to watch for hidden diary in, name ingredients that are dairy, as well as some that are surprisingly non-diary. 3. Pediatricians and general practitioners are not experts on food allergies. Ask for a referral to an allergist or GI specialist based on your child's symptoms. I wish I had been more forceful in asking for a referral. 4. It takes more than 21 days for dairy to leave your body. You need to be 100% dairy free for that time and closely watch for improvement in your child's symptoms. 5. Read all food labels closely. Look at every ingredient. 6. It is still totally worth it to alter your diet and provide your breastmilk to your child. 6. There's blood and skin tests to verify allergies although false negatives do happen. There's also a condition called FPIES which is similar to an allergy so you'll want to discuss more with a specialist.<br />As Karen said, my 5 year old has probably outgrown his allergy. However, my 12 week old started having symptoms at one month old and I caught it early this time. My oldest suffered for 8 months with rashes on his face, yeast diaper rashes, tons of spit up, and digestive issues, but since he was gaining weight and was relatively happy his pediatrician didn't care about those symptoms. At 8 months, she finally witnessed him spit up the way I had seen him for all those months and finally believed me that there was something wrong. She misdiagnosed him with reflux, but after I saw the medication give him a terrible rash on his face, I went dairy free. He improved in 5 days and got completely better after a month. Thankfully I never gave him dairy directly. That was God's protection. I always planned to give him yogurt as I introduced solids, but something always happened to stop me, such as my husband eating all the yogurt or cheese before I got to it. It was always inconvenient, but that was God's intervention! <br />I know this is incredibly overwhelming at first and especially as the holidays when there's so much food. You are blessed that you have great kitchen skills so you will have an easier time than someone who can't bake or cook for themselves. You will learn so fast, and hopefully your child will outgrow this. As far as recipes, you can almost always substitute almond milk, cashew milk, or soy milk for cow's milk. You can almost always substitute shortening or vegan buttery spread for butter. My favorite is Earth Balance Buttery spread or sticks. There's also some dairy free Country Crock and Blue Bonnet Lite, but I don't recommend them for baking (too much water content). It won't be tragic if you end up using those though. <br />Some surprisingly dairy free things are: shortening, Oreo cookies, Nutter Butter cookies, some Jello pudding boxes, Hershey's Cocoa Powder and Chocolate Syrup, Teddy Grahams, Ritz Crackers, many breakfast cereals, Pop Tarts, Starburst, Skittles, and the list might continue if I had more time. Alas, there's a baby calling for me! I wish you the best!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15305292703813161614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4007499867824150925.post-46243511609135591972015-12-12T12:32:12.650-09:002015-12-12T12:32:12.650-09:00This is a smooth fudge that gets stored in the fri...This is a smooth fudge that gets stored in the frig. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/148455/made-in-minutes-no-cook-fudge/<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15305292703813161614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4007499867824150925.post-31904488807629542902015-12-12T10:57:47.283-09:002015-12-12T10:57:47.283-09:00Thank you, Jenna! Mmm, that sounds delicious.Thank you, Jenna! Mmm, that sounds delicious.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13174645669215137323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4007499867824150925.post-67581127224092980112015-12-12T08:49:38.210-09:002015-12-12T08:49:38.210-09:00I will not let you go a Christmas without fudge!
E...I will not let you go a Christmas without fudge!<br />Easy dairy-free Fudge:<br />12 ounces "Enjoy Life" dairy free baking chips or the Kirkland brand from costco is surprisingly dairy free<br />1 can Pillsbury "cream cheese" frosting (also surprisingly df)<br />1 teaspoon butter extract or vanilla extract<br />1 pinch salt<br />Directions: Cover a loaf pan with foil. In a glass bowl, melt baking chips in microwave (heating at 30 second increments and stirring in between) until chips lose their shape with stirring but not completely liquid. Stir in frosting until well blended. Stir in extract and salt until well blended. Heat in microwave for 30 sec increments and stir till smooth. Pour into the loaf pan, refrigerate till set, carefully lift foil out of the pan and peel it away, set the fudge warm to room temp, cut. Store in the freezer and let it come to room temp on a plate. <br />-JennaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15305292703813161614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4007499867824150925.post-46223174437623690352015-12-12T08:49:20.514-09:002015-12-12T08:49:20.514-09:00I will not let you go a Christmas without fudge!
E...I will not let you go a Christmas without fudge!<br />Easy dairy-free Fudge:<br />12 ounces "Enjoy Life" dairy free baking chips or the Kirkland brand from costco is surprisingly dairy free<br />1 can Pillsbury "cream cheese" frosting (also surprisingly df)<br />1 teaspoon butter extract or vanilla extract<br />1 pinch salt<br />Directions: Cover a loaf pan with foil. In a glass bowl, melt baking chips in microwave (heating at 30 second increments and stirring in between) until chips lose their shape with stirring but not completely liquid. Stir in frosting until well blended. Stir in extract and salt until well blended. Heat in microwave for 30 sec increments and stir till smooth. Pour into the loaf pan, refrigerate till set, carefully lift foil out of the pan and peel it away, set the fudge warm to room temp, cut. Store in the freezer and let it come to room temp on a plate. <br />-JennaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15305292703813161614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4007499867824150925.post-37832085422842903052015-12-12T08:01:37.847-09:002015-12-12T08:01:37.847-09:00Oh, that would be wonderful if you could ask her! ...Oh, that would be wonderful if you could ask her! Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13174645669215137323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4007499867824150925.post-39635061268294044632015-12-12T02:47:12.610-09:002015-12-12T02:47:12.610-09:00Poor Kit! And poor you. :( I have a friend whose s...Poor Kit! And poor you. :( I have a friend whose son is also allergic to cow's milk protein. I could ask her for some of her cookie recipes or tips if you are interested. Her son is 5 now and can now tolerate it baked at 350 for 30 minutes. So hopefully Kit will outgrow it, too.<br /><br />Yay Little Bear!! Andrew is learning to read so Peter is pretending.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10718507085706474315noreply@blogger.com