Red and White Candy Canes! What could be more in tune with the holiday spirit than peppermint? This recipe (adapted from Martha Stewart's Living) is scrumptious fun for kids and adults. Ingredients: 1 pint Haagen-Dazs vanilla ice cream 2/3 cup of crushed peppermint candies or candy canes 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract Instructions: Crush peppermint candies [...]
Ingredients: 1-3/4 c. frozen corn kernels 3/4 c.chopped green bell peppers 1 c. boiling potatoes, peeled and chopped into half-inch pieces 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil 3 c. chicken broth (MSG-free) 1/2 c. crabmeat, cooked and cut in bite-sized pieces 1-1/2 tsp. onion powder 1 Tbsp. dried chives 3/4 tsp. dried thyme 1 Tbsp. white wine [...]
by Bev Laumann Too much to do, not enough time-- it seems to be a common lament this time of year. A 36-hour day would be nice, wouldn't it? Those were my thoughts too, before IC. But having been diagnosed with IC for more than ten years has made me re-evaluate a lot of things. [...]
This dessert recipe is from my classic IC cookbook, A Taste of the Good Life. It’s delicious made with either with round yellow Asian pears or red D'Anjou pears. 1-1/2 Tbsp. butter 2 firm pears, peeled 3 Tbsp. sugar 1/8 tsp. cinnamon 1/8 tsp. anise seed 1/8 tsp. allspice 1/8 tsp. coriander Preheat oven to [...]
This unique marinade & glaze combination gives ho-hum pork chops a succulent and moist texture while imparting a subtle salty-sweetness. A hint of rosemary rounds out the meat's flavor. Best of all though, this dish is completely lacking in the usual vinegar or fruit acids in marinades. The trick is a chemical reaction that makes [...]
Fall is definitely in the air... and the crisp cool weather makes me want to be active outdoors during the day and enjoy warm comforting food in the evening. Fall is ragweed season too, and studies have shown that allergies are common in people with IC. Like many people, I combat the mold spores and [...]
I love going to farmers' markets this time of year. There is something just so “healthy” and inspiring about browsing through all the colorful home-grown produce, fragrant bouquets of wildflowers, and other products hand-crafted by my neighbors. The experience itself is at once chaotic and intimate as people stroll from booth to booth, admiring the [...]
This healthier take on a classic replaces acidic jelly and calorie-laden syrup with fiber rich fruit and nuts for a lighter breakfast. 2 ripe pears, peeled and sliced 2 tsp. honey 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 cup salted cashews, chopped fine (optional) 2 egg whites (from large eggs) 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1/8 tsp. salt 1/3 [...]
from Bev’s low-acid cookbook & diet guide, A Taste of the Good Life: A Cookbook for an Interstitial Cystitis Diet Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. softened butter or soft spread 2 tsp. dried chervil or chopped fresh parsley 1/2 tsp. onion salt 1/8 tsp. pepper (optional) 1/4 cup celery, chopped fine 6 oz. (1 can) flaked tuna, [...]
Creative Ways with Seafood by Bev Laumann When the weather warms it’s refreshing to just go outside and get some exercise... which starts me thinking of lighter meals with less fat or sugar. Seafood is generally low in fat, high in protein and makes excellent light meals when paired with spring vegetables such as broccoli, [...]