Comments on: At the Crossroads: Changes A-Coming

By: Lord Khyron

Lord Khyron — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 21:27:20 +0000

Hi, IÂ´m from Argentina and I just read in another page that in Filipinas you have something called “alpahor”, I have a blog about alfajores (in spanish, sorry) and I will really like to know more about this “alpahores”, can you write to me?

By: Aaron G.

Aaron G. — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 10:04:25 +0000

I felt the same way when I gave up baking and cooking rich food, endeavoring to bring back my husbandâ€™s blood pressure and cholesterol levels to normal (and thank God I succeeded). At one point I felt like I was losing bits of myself for holding backâ€¦ because I was holding back from what I can really do and had to switch to the simple â€” sinigang, paksiw, inihaw.

By: Peggy

Peggy — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 14:29:02 +0000

I just found you this morning by way of Google search. My 3 year-old grandson has been diagnosed with egg and wheat allergies. His birthday is coming up and I need a cake recipe that he can enjoy along with everyone else at his party. THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

By: Robin

Robin — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 19:50:39 +0000

Hi!
I am allegic to wheat, black pepper, shellfish, onions,tomatoes, watermelon and pears. It is so hard to find something to eat, eating out is terrible!!! I feel for your hubby! He is lucky to have you to cook for him!!

By: CB eats

CB eats — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 17:44:47 +0000

Hello – I happened across your blog just now from researching a recipe for Sopa de Mariscos. I haven’t had a chance to read too much of your entries during my lunch hour today but am very captivated by your site and information contained in it, will browse through more after work.

One subject that did catch my eye though was your page on converting to the new diet for your husband’s allergies. I admire you for supporting his health needs and hope that it is going well.

My brother-in-law teaches the macrobiotic way of life and I thought you might be interested in his web site. My sister had asthma most of her life until changing to macrobiotics, now it occurs only when she is under stress. Michael,b-i-l, is a wonderful, gentle and compassionate person, he would be a great contact for your family if you are interested in alternative healing for your husband’s allergies. Not sure where you are located, but he is in Asheville, NC. Also does phone consultations.

http://www.michaelrossoff.com/

Best wishes – regards -

By: Beth

Beth — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 03:46:58 +0000

We finally found out today that my 14m old is allergic to wheat, soy, eggs, dairy and many fruits. He started getting sick within a week of when I quit nursing and has been on various combinations of antihistimines, breathing treatments and antibiotics (which he also was allergic to) for the last 2m. Sadly the allergist wants to do more tests both. My son also has a swallow disorder which requires everything to be thickened, so today has been an interesting experience trying to find things to feed him. It seems wheat, dairy and eggs are in everything and if they aren’t soy is. We are hopeful that he will outgrow at least some of these allergies before adulthood. On the plus side although he is allergic to apples, he isn’t allergic to bananas We have requested a nutritionalist advise us.
This will be a challenge for my husband and me, but making it work for our 3 yr old yogurt loving, goldfish toting 3yr old will be…well.

By: stef

stef — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 12:18:35 +0000

hi Carri, thanks for visiting. happy to help out — let me know if there are any specific recipes you’re interested in, i may be able to find/develop them with/for you.

By: Carri

Carri — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 12:12:26 +0000

Hi– Just found this blog as a result of a search for eggless brownies… still looking for the recipe, but have bookmarked the page. I am suddenly reading lables due to my 6 month old twin boys getting creative with their allergies. The only thing they are allergic to is EGGS. I am allergic to anything that isn’t food… Dang kids, rebelling already! *grin*
Did you know that the Snickers candy bar has Egg Whites in it?? Auuugghh!
The doc says that if I am careful of what I eat- (I am nursing still) they may grow out of the allergy. This is apparently the one to have if you are a baby. Heres to hope!
Thanks for the help to come.

By: Christan = )

Christan = ) — Sat, 13 May 2006 05:13:16 +0000

I love the site and am mostly a lurker on here!! But, I had to ask about the vinegar allergy with wheat. I haven’t heard about that one. I agree with you about the test, it’s not very specific and I think my son has issues with citric acid which they told me they couldn’t test for. = ( Have you decided if vinegar is an issue and does it show up like his wheat allergy?? You’re doing a great job and helping lots of people!!

By: Crystal

Crystal — Fri, 12 May 2006 15:17:29 +0000

I just discovered this while doing a search about dairy allergies. My 15 month old gets hives within minutes of (accidental) dairy ingestion, or even if it touches her face. A basic blood panel does not show a dairy allergy, but does show egg whites (as well as cats and dogs!). Sometimes she gets mystery hives as well, when we know dairy and egg are not in her meal. My husband has chronic hives and I have adult onset asthma. Our 5 year old son…I think he’s clear (for now).

I must confess to not being the greatest cook, and we’re trying to sell our home which makes cooking at home frustrating and difficult many nights (random showings, and so on). But, I have a great interest in organic foods and want to expand my understanding and knowledge.

I will be returning to your site. I’m so glad I found it and look forward to what I may learn from you. Thank you!

By: stef

stef — Thu, 04 May 2006 02:30:06 +0000

Hello Kai, thanks for the link to Dreena’s site — I’ve bookmarked it! Nope, can’t have barley:(.

Hello Plum, thanks. We keep trying:)

Anne, salamat sa suggestion. Looks good! Pero hindi ko pa alam when we’re going. I’ll be sure to keep it in mind. I know what you mean about healthy eating!!

Hello Monica, sorry to hear about your daughter. It’s so hard esp. at this age! Sulfur is terrible and it’s in so many “healthy” foods like dried fruit. Best to dry our own or get organic. Let me know if you have any recipe requests, maybe we can work on them together.

Connie, oo naman. To be honest, I’m the lucky one here. Walang stir ‘yan. Kung alam mo lang, hahaha!

By: Connie

Connie — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 18:30:08 +0000

Stef, good luck. Swerte ng asawa mo ha. I hope he KNOWS THAT.

By: Monica

Monica — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 16:24:08 +0000

I just came across your site as I was googling allergies. My daughter (age 4) also was recently (and finally) diagnosed as having wheat/egg/dairy allergies. She was unwell for a long time and doctors / hospitals were unable to help. Finally, saw the RIGHT doctor and she’s doing much better. I think she also may have a sensitivity to sulfur preservatives. Anyway, she had constant tummy aches and leg pain which made her miserable. Looking forward to your posts and will add more of what I’ve learned soon. Thanks!

By: Anne

Anne — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 05:59:45 +0000

Hi again, Stef! Here by the way is the link to my sinigang na ulo post —

http://annecooks.blogspot.com/2006/04/sinigang-na-ulo.html

[The one you have links to the whole blog, and I've since moved on to other dishes, so that when one clicks the link you have, they are directed to a different recipe and not sinigang. ]

Thanks again for linking!

Anne

By: Anne

Anne — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 08:29:51 +0000

Hi Stef! Sorry for the (super) delayed to your comment to my Sinigang na Ulo post. I didn’t know there was a comment, blogger failed to notify me by email. (And there I was making tampo why no one seemed to be reading my posts!) Thanks for linking.

I can so relate to what you’re going through and I say “Atta girl!” for the path you’ve chosen. Yes, it does feel like saying goodbye to an old friend… I felt the same way when I gave up baking and cooking rich food, endeavoring to bring back my husband’s blood pressure and cholesterol levels to normal (and thank God I succeeded). At one point I felt like I was losing bits of myself for holding back… because I was holding back from what I can really do and had to switch to the simple — sinigang, paksiw, inihaw. (Hubby’s battle with hypertension and cholesterol is also the reason why I can’t join LP9… I can’t buy/cook cholesterolic offals!) But then again, as you said, the constraints we have to live with presents us with more and greater opportunities for self-expression and creativity, and therefore, learning, adventure and enjoyment.

If you ever have the chance to be back here in Manila, I’d recommend you and your family spend a few days at The Farm at San Benito (in Lipa City, Batangas), where they serve raw, organic, vegetarian food, gourmet-style. The Farm lives by the motto “Let food be your medicine,” and offers health packages like detoxification, etc. some of which may address your husband’s allergies. For some background you may want to visit http://www.thefarm.com.ph

Godbless on choosing the road less travelled! Happy trails!