{"id":687,"date":"2013-10-14T20:10:45","date_gmt":"2013-10-14T20:10:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thetravelingzipperhead.com\/?p=687"},"modified":"2013-10-14T20:10:45","modified_gmt":"2013-10-14T20:10:45","slug":"a-new-normal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.thetravelingzipperhead.com\/?p=687","title":{"rendered":"A New Normal"},"content":{"rendered":"

The next post that Stephanie and I will do is going to been allergies, and it is taking me FOREVER to write my part because allergies are 1) a topic I am very versed in, 2) there is a ton of I formation out there and 3) there is even more misinformation out there. The misinformation is what is dangerous and infuriating, so as I sort through and organize my thoughts without getting preachy as you know I do, I’ll tell you what’s been going on around here lately. <\/p>\n

I’ve had to give up corn, and if you know me, you know this is nearly impossible, I love my Mexican food after all. I have a blood\/salsa level I have to maintain at all times. But, I’m allergic to corn, and in an attempt to feel better I’m eliminating things that I’m allergic to, that have not caused me problems in the past, and I’ve seen some relief in giving up corn. If you think it’s hard to give up gluten, try giving up corn. It’s in EVERYTHING, including things that are made gluten free, and it’s not labeled. In fact, it is sneaky. And goes by other names, like “vegetable”. So it’s back to the drawing board for me, and I’ve had to give up any processed food that I was able to eat in the past. <\/p>\n

I’m also dealing with thyroid disease. I don’t fit any of the risk factors, so I’m convinced it is due to years of abuse to my body. I would drink pop like it was water, everything I ate, was from a box, a can, or styrofoam container, and I spent most nights deciding which drive thru was getting my combo business that evening. <\/p>\n

Enough of that…. What have we been EATING around here?<\/p>\n

For one, I made a Mexican Shepard’s pie. This is just like most Shepard’s pies, but with a twist.
\nFirst, I browned ground beef with my usual onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Then I add some cumin and of course salt. Always add salt. <\/p>\n

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\nAfter that I just smeared some refried black beans on top of this and heated them through in the oven. <\/p>\n

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\nI just used a can of them because. The last time I tried to make refried beans, it was tragic. Maybe one day I’ll post all my failures, when I fail, it’s big time, so I just open a can. <\/p>\n

This seams easy enough right? And only one dish to clean. Are you still claiming that you can’t take the timetable cook? This is free from all major allergens, has minimal ingredients and has an easy clean up.
\nI would show your plated picture, but it was not pretty. I will make this again, and try to make it prettier. <\/p>\n

Right now, I. Going to make sloppy joes for my family to eat while I’m in class tonight. I’ll take pics, and hope for the best. Wish me luck! I’m going to experiment on this!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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