April McGowan

Places you never had to look

So, I recently read a book about gluten allergies, The G Free Diet by Elizabeth Hasselbeck .  Even though we’ve been going down this road, making our home an allergy-free domain, I was very surprised by some things she had to say.  It was well written, so if you are wondering if it’s worth buying, I’d do so-if it’s for you, or if you want to empathize better with someone in your family that suffers from food allergies.  But not only that, she got me looking at areas of my house I never thought to look at.  Like wooden spoons and rolling pins.  And cutting boards that have been used prior for wheat and cheese items.  And colanders–you really can’t get them all the way clean.  Needless to say, we’ve spent some cash...

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Our Days Are Numbered

Well, that title might not sound very comforting to some.  And it might sound extremely comforting to others.  Or maybe you find yourself in the middle–some days the trials of life seem very hard, but on others you find contentment in the here and now.  I think a little looking forward to be a great comfort.  Although, years ago when I heard that my days were numbered, I felt that to be a threat.  I wasn’t ready to cast off this life for the next.  “I have things to do,”  I said shaking my fist bravely at the unknown.  Lately though… I’ve had a rough year of illness.  When I say ‘year’, remember, I’m a homeschooling mom, so my year starts in September.  I’ve had one cold after another bringing...

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Eating and other challenges

I’ve been thinking about blogging about our food recovery for some time. I didn’t really know where to start with that, but thinking about it certainly isn’t getting it done.  So, here’s to digging in! I’ve made separate categories to the side for easy subject access.  I’ll share about companies that are friendly and helpful, and I might warn you of those that aren’t (in ways of suggesting you might call them and ask them to be).  Mostly, this is a food blog to help and encourage–to let you know if you are struggling, I’m there too. If you live in a household with a food allergy/sensitivity, then you know what a challenge that can be.  Food isn’t something we can avoid altogether–we need it.  ...

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