tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6544697489293372206.post2538817344459092013..comments2023-07-03T06:56:11.016-07:00Comments on Hey, I Can Eat That: Oven-Baked Wheat Germ ChickenSandra Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18274782430659998856noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6544697489293372206.post-67017653592798944512009-12-01T19:54:24.617-08:002009-12-01T19:54:24.617-08:00I love the wheat germ recipe. I have a No Bread P...I love the wheat germ recipe. I have a No Bread Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe at <a href="www.Phat2Phit.com" rel="nofollow">www.Phat2Phit.com</a> that uses wheat germ. I used wheat germ today for chicken fingers.Frank Benjaminhttp://www.phat2phit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6544697489293372206.post-55887304511748869182008-06-21T11:49:00.000-07:002008-06-21T11:49:00.000-07:00Oh, good questions!Mostly, I am able to shop at Fr...Oh, good questions!<BR/><BR/>Mostly, I am able to shop at Fry's (a Kroger store) and Safeway which are the two mainstream grocery stores nearest our house. I do make occasional trips to more specialized stores such as Trader Joe's, Sprouts and Sunflower Market. The latter two are similar to Whole Foods which we don't have in my area just yet. <BR/><BR/>I find I don't really shop more often than I ever did because we always did prefer 'fresh' foods over shelf-stable things even before the food allergies became an issue. I do a 'big' trip about once a week and sometimes an extra trip for just a few things in between. Frankly, I'd rather go more often and buy less each time. We're a family of three so buying in bulk, especially perishables, just doesn't pay. Of course, when my son is a teenager, I may rethink that. He already seems bottomless! <BR/><BR/>It was overwhelming in the beginning. You're right about that. I couldn't believe the number of things I had to learn to avoid! But really, fear of another trip to the ER will do wonders for one's power of concentration. I learned to avoid things quickly. What took longer was learning to cook well despite the list of things to avoid. I did that rather badly for quite a long time. I do keep a list of my own food allergies and did a lot of reading about carbs and sugars and so on when my husband was diagnosed with diabetes. By now, I am pretty well able to shop without carrying an extra list but I do keep it around for reference when I feel like experimenting.<BR/><BR/>The grocery bill did go up a bit when we started getting serious about choosing organic foods and the really specialized alternatives I use but, thankfully, I'm finding these items are becoming more and more available and that seems to bring down the price.<BR/><BR/>Eating out is a serious challenge but if you are willing to do a little prior research, it can still be done. In fact, I have an out-town-conference coming up in early August and I've already been in communication with some very obliging people at the hotel and on the committee organizing the conference. I'm learning quite a few things about that so maybe it would be worthwhile to have an entry here just about that, huh?<BR/><BR/>Thanks for reading! I'm glad you're enjoying the recipes. I really hope they help.<BR/><BR/>~SandraSandra Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18274782430659998856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6544697489293372206.post-60410215344274017362008-06-21T09:59:00.000-07:002008-06-21T09:59:00.000-07:00Sandy, where do you shop? Do you find your food bu...Sandy, where do you shop? Do you find your food budget more expensive, less expensive, or about the same as "before"? How often do you go to the store? When you started out with the food allergies, I'm sure you felt overwhelmed. Did you keep a list with you of your family's allergies? How about eating out? Are you able to do that? You have some great recipes and ideas on this blog. Please continue!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com