2009-08-14

Allergist follow-up

Went for annual follow-up last week. He took the battery of skin tests like a pro. He confirmed the food allergies, and tested for distinct grasses (+ve for most/all). He gave us a referral for blood tests; hopefully some will be low enough we can proceed to the ultimate test, the oral challenge...

Pancakes

Preheat griddle (med-hi)
Mix dry ingredients in large bowl:
  • 1.5 cups buckwheat, spelt and/or ww flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
    Pour in:
  • 1.5 cups rice milk
  • 3 tbsp (canola) oil
  • 2 tsp maple syrup (optional)
    and mix lightly.
    Spoon onto griddle (add a few choc chips if on hand), flip once.
    Add water to mix if too thick and fluffy.

    Sweet variation:
  • 2 tsp maple syrup (optional) with wet ingredients

    Spiced variation:
  • 1 tsp (total) cinnamon AND/OR ginger (if fresh grated, blend well with wet ingredients first); or
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg; or
  • 1/8 tsp cloves; or
  • 1.5 tsp pumpkin pie spice

    Inspired by the Allergy Self-Help Cookbook (Marjorie Hurt Jones)