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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Peanuts on airplanes----Breaking news!

Department of Transportation Docket Number DOT-OST-2010-0140 ---which basically is saying they are reconsidering peanuts on flights. However, BREAKING NEWS according to the site below indicates this is now off the docket. I'm so disapointed!! Do people REALLY need those insanely small packages of peanuts when it is potentially risking people's lives??

My thought is that those in charge have never been exposed or been witness to someone who has gone in to anaphylactic shock due to peanuts. It is one of the scariest things to see! And obviously even scarier to experience personally.

The DOT is soliciting public comment until 08/09/10 on three options to providing greater access to air travel for persons with peanut allergies:

1. Banning the serving of peanuts and all peanut products by both U.S. and foreign carriers on flights covered by DOT's disability rule;
2. Banning the serving of peanuts and all peanut products on all such flights where a passenger with a peanut allergy is on board and has requested a peanut-free flight in advance;
3. Requiring a peanut-free buffer zone in the immediate area of a passenger with a medically-documented severe allergy to peanuts if a passenger has requested a peanut-free flight in advance.

Here is the BREAKING NEWS that it's come off the docket----BOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
http://www.ajc.com/business/dot-backs-off-on-555154.html


You can post comments here to the regulatory committe:

http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#searchResults?Ne=11+8+8053+8098+8074+8066+8084+1&Ntt=DOT-OST-2010-0140&Ntk=All&Ntx=mode+matchall&N=8099+8061+8056+8057+8058

Monday, June 21, 2010

LIKE RIBS???



  • Then here is a great rib rub recipe that is gluten free
    1/3 cup dark brown sugar
    1 tablespoon paprika
    1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder (see below for gluten free chili powder recipe
    1 1/2 teaspoon salt
    1 teaspoon ground cumin
    3/4 teaspoon black pepper
    3/4 teaspoon ground oregano
    1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    1/4 teaspoon sugar


    Mix all and then rub on the meat. Can be used for about 4 pounds of ribs.

    For BBQ sauce we use Organicville original organic BBQ sauce

    Chili powder recipe
    1 tsp oregano
    1 tsp cayenne pepper
    2 tsps ground cumin
    1 tsp paprika
    2 tsps garlic powder

    I make a bunch of this and keep in a jar for use at any time--we use it in tacos and chilis as well as rubs.

Pumpkin Cranberry Muffin recipe--YUM!


I was looking for an activity that I knew Matthew would enjoy--and since he loves to help mom in the kitchen AND wear his special apron, I figured baking was the key!

Here is a recipe for muffins that are very tasty and moist. They made about 16 cupcakes (although they were a good size). You can also pour in a bread pan. Keep in mind you can have some now and freeze some for later.

Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins
1 cup white sugar
1/4 brown sugar (I used dark)
1 tbsp baking powder
2 2/3 c oat flour (we use Arrowhead Mills brand)
1 1/2 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tbsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp xantham gum
4 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
15 oz can of pumpkin puree
1/2 c rice milk
1 cup of dried cranberries (stir those in at the end)

Mix all of the dry then use a hand mixer to mix in the wet ingredients. Spoon into lined muffin tins and bake on 350 for about 20 minutes or in a bread pan for about 50. You'll know it's done when you stick a toothpick in and it comes out clean (not wet).


Storage: Store them in an airtight container for about a week or so. If you want to freeze, wrap in wax paper and foil and then place in a freezer bag. They will last a few months in the freezer.


Thursday, June 3, 2010

C-Section and Celiac link

So apparently studies are now beginning to show the link between babies born under c-section that have celiac disease opposed to those born vaginally. I've often times heard that babies born under extreme circumstances were at higher risk for allergies, but never understood why.

I will be very interested to hear more about this. I know that Matthew was born via c-section after he went in to distress prior to induction and often wondered if that was partly to blame for his numerous allergies.

Link:
http://www.celiac.com/articles/22132/1/The-Cesarean-Section-and-Celiac-Disease-Connection/Page1.html