“May Nothing But Happiness Come Through Your Door.” Did you know that the feast of St. Patrick has been celebrated for more than 1000 years? Irish communities throughout the world normally gather together to dance, drink and feast in honor their Irish heritage and culture. COVID, however, makes large gatherings in the pub difficult. But, [...]
Oh chocolate, my chocolate, how do I love thee? In my case, not at all. It might surprise you to learn that chocolate, especially milk chocolate, is known for triggering a variety of ills. Some patients have genuine allergies to chocolate, resulting in hives, nausea, a swollen tongue and even trouble breathing. Patients who are [...]
Do you struggle with acid sensitivity? Has it taken away some of your favorite desserts, like pie? Obviously, we must avoid citrus (i.e. lemon or lime) but you can certainly enjoy many other pies with abandon! It's National Pie Day! I say we enjoy it with a hot slice of apple pie topped, of course, [...]
If you haven't had a pumpkin drop cookie, you've missed a very special autumn treat. Topped with cream cheese frosting, these cookies are served cool and are a perfect accompaniment to your favorite warm fall drink! Spices are optional for patients who are extra sensitive! Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup [...]
After graduate school, I spent a year living in Fort Bragg on California’s Mendocino Coast where the Laurel Street Deli & Bakery enticed the locals with the most amazing homemade muffins. Twenty years later, I still have fantasies about their rich, moist flavorful Pumpkin Apple Streusel muffins. Here’s a recipe that comes close but if [...]
Zucchini Bread (Muffins) (from Confident Choices: A Cookbook for Interstitial Cystitis and Overactive Bladder) Ingredients 3 eggs ¾ c. oil or ¾ c. 1 ½ c. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 2 c. peeled and grated zucchini 3 c. all-purpose flour ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. baking soda ¼ t. baking powder ½ [...]
