Re: Exhausted and desperate for a restaurant!!!

[Guest guest]

Where do you live Carissa?

I generally stay away from chains, but local restaurants have been good to me.

You may also find a sympathetic caterer that will cook according to your

specifications.

If you tell us where you live, those of us who may know places near you can

respond.

PJ

>

> Okay, so despite improvements (which have been wonderful by the way), I'm

tired of being in the kitchen! Every meal takes at least 1 hour, and that's

just preparation, not clean up (which is insane itself). I love what we're

eating, and even more, that we're not in pain after eating, but to be honest I'm

exhausted and just want something made for ME for once without me having to lift

a finger. I don't want to quit because we ARE seeing improvements, but I'm very

quickly getting burned out. Is there ANYWHERE we can eat ANYTHING at??? I just

need a break from the kitchen.

>

> Currently we're in " mama stage " , meaning we're eating what I've felt is good

for us and our specific systems: all meat, yogurt, all fruits and vegetables

(still cooked, and peeled, with only fruit being de-seeded), all seasonings

except spicy peppers (like cayenne, chili -- black is fine), all nut flours,

eggs, but no whole nuts or cheese, and only minimal butter.

>

> Can someone please help? I just need something easy, but that doesn't seem

possible. And I'd really like just at least one meal to be pre-mmade so I don't

have to cook and clean for once but just rest a bit. I've got 2 tiny one's in

the house and the stress of taking care of them and the home along with being in

the kitchen half the day is seriously wearing on me.

>

> Carissa

>

[Guest guest]

Carisa.

I go to local restaurants which serve local grass fed beef and ask for a rare

burger and salad, plus avocado. no bun, no mayo and I take my own salad

dressing.

pip

>

> Okay, so despite improvements (which have been wonderful by the way), I'm

tired of being in the kitchen! Every meal takes at least 1 hour, and that's

just preparation, not clean up (which is insane itself). I love what we're

eating, and even more, that we're not in pain after eating, but to be honest I'm

exhausted and just want something made for ME for once without me having to lift

a finger. I don't want to quit because we ARE seeing improvements, but I'm very

quickly getting burned out. Is there ANYWHERE we can eat ANYTHING at??? I just

need a break from the kitchen.

>

> Currently we're in " mama stage " , meaning we're eating what I've felt is good

for us and our specific systems: all meat, yogurt, all fruits and vegetables

(still cooked, and peeled, with only fruit being de-seeded), all seasonings

except spicy peppers (like cayenne, chili -- black is fine), all nut flours,

eggs, but no whole nuts or cheese, and only minimal butter.

>

> Can someone please help? I just need something easy, but that doesn't seem

possible. And I'd really like just at least one meal to be pre-mmade so I don't

have to cook and clean for once but just rest a bit. I've got 2 tiny one's in

the house and the stress of taking care of them and the home along with being in

the kitchen half the day is seriously wearing on me.

>

> Carissa

>

[Guest guest]

> Carisa.> I go to local restaurants which serve local grass fed beef and ask for a > rare burger and salad, plus avocado. no bun, no mayo and I take my own > salad dressing.> pipActually, you may want to rethink that "rare burger."  Hamburger cooked only "rare" can be a health hazard due to various bacteria and other organisms that are not killed, and is not recommended for anybody, much less for people with digestive diseases.n ______________________________A funny, touching gift book for cat lovers. Signed copies, free shipping (U.S., reduced elsewhere): Confessions of  a Cataholic: My Life With the 10 Cats Who Caused My Addiction by n Van Til www.wordpowerpublishing.com  

[Guest guest]

Good point PJ, didn't think of that, thanks!

Lancaster county, Pennsylvania

> >

> > Okay, so despite improvements (which have been wonderful by the way), I'm

tired of being in the kitchen! Every meal takes at least 1 hour, and that's

just preparation, not clean up (which is insane itself). I love what we're

eating, and even more, that we're not in pain after eating, but to be honest I'm

exhausted and just want something made for ME for once without me having to lift

a finger. I don't want to quit because we ARE seeing improvements, but I'm very

quickly getting burned out. Is there ANYWHERE we can eat ANYTHING at??? I just

need a break from the kitchen.

> >

> > Currently we're in " mama stage " , meaning we're eating what I've felt is good

for us and our specific systems: all meat, yogurt, all fruits and vegetables

(still cooked, and peeled, with only fruit being de-seeded), all seasonings

except spicy peppers (like cayenne, chili -- black is fine), all nut flours,

eggs, but no whole nuts or cheese, and only minimal butter.

> >

> > Can someone please help? I just need something easy, but that doesn't seem

possible. And I'd really like just at least one meal to be pre-mmade so I don't

have to cook and clean for once but just rest a bit. I've got 2 tiny one's in

the house and the stress of taking care of them and the home along with being in

the kitchen half the day is seriously wearing on me.

> >

> > Carissa

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Not recommended for anyone with a compromised immune system, from what

I've read.

Actually, you may want to rethink that " rare burger. "

Hamburger cooked only " rare " can be a health hazard due to various bacteria

and other organisms that are not killed, and is not recommended for anybody,

much less for people with digestive diseases.

n

[Guest guest]

n and .

There are many people over on the gaps protocol board who have helped heal their

digestion via eating raw meat. And i have several friends who have recovered

from cancer and other auto immune diseases this way.

Cooked protein is very hard to digest.

Hence why most people have to take HCL.

Meat from grain fed animals have an abundance of e-coli but grass fed animals do

not.

I have problems digesting cooked meats and none with rare meat.

pip

>

>

> Not recommended for anyone with a compromised immune system, from

> what I've read.

>

>

> Actually, you may want to rethink that " rare burger. " Hamburger cooked

> only " rare " can be a health hazard due to various bacteria and other

> organisms that are not killed, and is not recommended for anybody, much

> less for people with digestive diseases.

> n

>

[Guest guest]

I am personally wary of raw meat. To cut down on cooking time, I cook in large

quantities and freeze. I also have 2 yogurt makers and make a double batch at

one time. It takes the same amount of time to make one batch as two. I make

lots of hamburger patties, wrap them individually and freeze so I can grab one.

I also freeze individual servings of chicken breasts, applesauce, and soup.

Sometimes I will just scramble eggs and cook veggies for a quick meal.

PJ

> >

> >

> > Not recommended for anyone with a compromised immune system, from

> > what I've read.

> >

> >

> > Actually, you may want to rethink that " rare burger. " Hamburger cooked

> > only " rare " can be a health hazard due to various bacteria and other

> > organisms that are not killed, and is not recommended for anybody, much

> > less for people with digestive diseases.

> > n

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Carissa

I can totally relate... And my 10 year old does not want to eat what I eat so I feel like I am cooking twice or she is being neglected and living on hot dogs and eggs..

On those nights when I just can't do it any more..... I mix tuna and boiled egg with the SCD mayo.. I role it in a lettuse leaf with tomatoe and shreded cheese.. I also do this with canned chicken.. (read the labels, some have add ins some don't).. I have also done just scrabbled eggs and bacon with watermelon and cantalope...

I also spend Sunday after church cooking 3 big meals.. I then divide them into a bunch of containers for my lunches during the day ( I work on the road) and also supper at night. My weekends aren't very restful but each night I don't feel guilty when I just heat up food and wash a few dishes.. (getting a dishwasher at the end of the week) I also spend sunday making a batch of yogart and cutting up the melons that I have.. I stay in the kitchen ALL DAY Sunday and usually pretty tired for Monday back to work... But at least I am not in the kitchen every night... Tonight I baked a cobbler.. I do small things in the evenings if I get home early enough...

Organize the meals ahead .. It has helped me.. I freeze some and keep some for during the week.. If I have a bad day or don't cook enough on sunday to make the whole week.. I know I got back up in the freezer.. It is alot at first.. but finally feel like I am getting ahead with my meals..

Hope this helped in some way.

To: BTVC-SCD Sent: Tue, September 14, 2010 9:50:15 AMSubject: Exhausted and desperate for a restaurant!!!

Okay, so despite improvements (which have been wonderful by the way), I'm tired of being in the kitchen! Every meal takes at least 1 hour, and that's just preparation, not clean up (which is insane itself). I love what we're eating, and even more, that we're not in pain after eating, but to be honest I'm exhausted and just want something made for ME for once without me having to lift a finger. I don't want to quit because we ARE seeing improvements, but I'm very quickly getting burned out. Is there ANYWHERE we can eat ANYTHING at??? I just need a break from the kitchen.Currently we're in "mama stage", meaning we're eating what I've felt is good for us and our specific systems: all meat, yogurt, all fruits and vegetables (still cooked, and peeled, with only fruit being de-seeded), all seasonings except spicy peppers (like cayenne, chili -- black is fine), all nut flours, eggs, but no whole nuts or cheese, and only minimal butter.Can

someone please help? I just need something easy, but that doesn't seem possible. And I'd really like just at least one meal to be pre-mmade so I don't have to cook and clean for once but just rest a bit. I've got 2 tiny one's in the house and the stress of taking care of them and the home along with being in the kitchen half the day is seriously wearing on me.Carissa

[Guest guest]

Hi Carissa,

One of my favorite easy meals is BBQ'd skin on chicken breasts. I have my

boyfriend cook a bunch of these on Sunday afternoon, and they last me until mid

week. We also through a veggie on the grill, like asparagus. Easy and quick, and

my man likes being the " grill master " around these parts, which works great for

me.

My other favorite easy meal right now is my own version of the chicken pot pie.

I start off with 2 tablespoons butter (or oil) in a pot, then add garlic,

chopped onion, chopped chicken breast, carrots, zucchini, fresh herbs, add a

little water, let it simmer, add 1/3 cup yogurt, 1/2 cup almond flour, then some

cheddar cheese (optional). Let this simmer until the veggies are soft, and it's

done. It re-heats the next day really well, and is super yummy!!!! Total comfort

food.

The first night I made pot pies, I went to the trouble of making little pot-pie

almond crusts using almond flour & butter. But it takes way too long to reheat

the little pies in the oven.

I also make batches of the almond flour blueberry muffins and banana muffins

(muffin recipe in BTVC) on the weekends, so I can eat them at work during the

week. And I alternate with making a fruit cobbler to take to work also.

For breakfast it's pretty much a fruit & yogurt smoothie each day. My favorite

meal of the day too

I can imagine cooking for a family with two little ones can be pretty involved!

I am just so glad you got your family on the diet. They sure are lucky to have a

mom like you!

Take care,

> >

> > Currently we're in " mama stage " , meaning we're eating what I've felt is good

for us and our specific systems: all meat, yogurt, all fruits and vegetables

(still cooked, and peeled, with only fruit being de-seeded), all seasonings

except spicy peppers (like cayenne, chili -- black is fine), all nut flours,

eggs, but no whole nuts or cheese, and only minimal butter.

> >

> > Can someone please help? I just need something easy, but that doesn't seem

possible. And I'd really like just at least one meal to be pre-mmade so I don't

have to cook and clean for once but just rest a bit. I've got 2 tiny one's in

the house and the stress of taking care of them and the home along with being in

the kitchen half the day is seriously wearing on me.

> >

> > Carissa

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Carissa,One of the biggest time savers is making extra when you make something. I have 3 boys and I make them eat SCD when they are at home. For breakfast I try to make some sort of bread like muffins, biscuits, and such. I will make 18 muffins at once so that I can save some for the the next day or two. They also freeze well. You can also crumble the muffins and dry them in the oven until crispy and use like cereal on yogurt. Boil lots of eggs at one time and then warm for a few minutes in hot water before serving the next day or so. Extra eggs can also be used for quick egg salad. Same if making spaghetti sauce - make extra and freeze part (served over salad when doing the Akins diet). Make extra pizza crusts and freeze them -- and yes you can

have pizza without cheese! Before SCD, I used to make pizza for my husband putting dollops of soy yogurt on top instead of cheese. Now, though I would use dollops of dripped SCD yogurt. Make hamburgers and eat with lettuce leaf 'buns' is another one. Oh, and I make 'crepe/tortillas' and then freeze the extra between pieces of wax/parchment paper.If you have to make a mess and clean it up, might as well make a lot of food too! ; )AmeliaTo:

BTVC-SCD Sent: Wed, September 15, 2010 8:08:01 AMSubject: Re: Exhausted and desperate for a restaurant!!!

Carissa

I can totally relate... And my 10 year old does not want to eat what I eat so I feel like I am cooking twice or she is being neglected and living on hot dogs and eggs..

On those nights when I just can't do it any more..... I mix tuna and boiled egg with the SCD mayo.. I role it in a lettuse leaf with tomatoe and shreded cheese.. I also do this with canned chicken.. (read the labels, some have add ins some don't).. I have also done just scrabbled eggs and bacon with watermelon and cantalope...

I also spend Sunday after church cooking 3 big meals.. I then divide them into a bunch of containers for my lunches during the day ( I work on the road) and also supper at night. My weekends aren't very restful but each night I don't feel guilty when I just heat up food and wash a few dishes.. (getting a dishwasher at the end of the week) I also spend sunday making a batch of yogart and cutting up the melons that I have.. I stay in the kitchen ALL DAY Sunday and usually pretty tired for Monday back to work... But at least I am not in the kitchen every night... Tonight I baked a cobbler.. I do small things in the evenings if I get home early enough...

Organize the meals ahead .. It has helped me.. I freeze some and keep some for during the week.. If I have a bad day or don't cook enough on sunday to make the whole week.. I know I got back up in the freezer.. It is alot at first.. but finally feel like I am getting ahead with my meals..

Hope this helped in some way.

To: BTVC-SCD Sent: Tue, September 14, 2010 9:50:15 AMSubject: Exhausted and desperate for a restaurant!!!

Okay, so despite improvements (which have been wonderful by the way), I'm tired of being in the kitchen! Every meal takes at least 1 hour, and that's just preparation, not clean up (which is insane itself). I love what we're eating, and even more, that we're not in pain after eating, but to be honest I'm exhausted and just want something made for ME for once without me having to lift a finger. I don't want to quit because we ARE seeing improvements, but I'm very quickly getting burned out. Is there ANYWHERE we can eat ANYTHING at??? I just need a break from the kitchen.Currently we're in "mama stage", meaning we're eating what I've felt is good for us and our specific systems: all meat, yogurt, all fruits and vegetables (still cooked, and peeled, with only fruit being de-seeded), all seasonings except spicy peppers (like cayenne, chili -- black is fine), all nut flours, eggs, but no whole nuts or cheese, and only minimal butter.Can

someone please help? I just need something easy, but that doesn't seem possible. And I'd really like just at least one meal to be pre-mmade so I don't have to cook and clean for once but just rest a bit. I've got 2 tiny one's in the house and the stress of taking care of them and the home along with being in the kitchen half the day is seriously wearing on me.Carissa

[Guest guest]

Thank you everyone for all of your ideas! " easy " recipes and meal ideas are

sure helpful. Yesterday I (somehow) managed to gain just an eentsy amount of

extra energy that allowed me to make a meatloaf and cauliflower mashed potatoes.

While it took more time and effort (not to mention dishes!) than I wanted, the

" comfort " part of eating it was refreshing and much needed. I agree with all of

you that said " make things in advance " . I guess starting out on the diet

though, we've been more consumed with " what to eat " rather than " when to make

it " . I did do an inventory last night though and realized that as long as I

always have muffins, yogurt, fruit, and eggs on hand then breakfast won't ever

be an issue. And (again, like your ideas), if I make a double portion at dinner

then that can also be our lunch the next day. That just leaves me really with

one " big " meal a day (dinner) to prepare, which isn't bad. I'm used to doing

that pre-SCD! It was just the " 3 meals a day " was seriously wearing on me. So

thank you all for all the ideas and advice --- it was very helpful and

encouraging!!!

Also, to , thank you for what you said! " they are so lucky to have a mom

like you " ... I really needed to hear that encouragement! It often feels like I

put out more than I get in return, which can get exhausting REAL quick! But

your comment almost made me cry, and reminded me that all of this is worth it

(not just the SCD, but just mothering in general). =)

So thank you everyone!!! I'm going to take those tips and implement them, and

add all of your meal ideas to my recipe box! (my EASY recipe box!) =)

Carissa

>

> Okay, so despite improvements (which have been wonderful by the way), I'm

tired of being in the kitchen! Every meal takes at least 1 hour, and that's

just preparation, not clean up (which is insane itself). I love what we're

eating, and even more, that we're not in pain after eating, but to be honest I'm

exhausted and just want something made for ME for once without me having to lift

a finger. I don't want to quit because we ARE seeing improvements, but I'm very

quickly getting burned out. Is there ANYWHERE we can eat ANYTHING at??? I just

need a break from the kitchen.

>

> Currently we're in " mama stage " , meaning we're eating what I've felt is good

for us and our specific systems: all meat, yogurt, all fruits and vegetables

(still cooked, and peeled, with only fruit being de-seeded), all seasonings

except spicy peppers (like cayenne, chili -- black is fine), all nut flours,

eggs, but no whole nuts or cheese, and only minimal butter.

>

> Can someone please help? I just need something easy, but that doesn't seem

possible. And I'd really like just at least one meal to be pre-mmade so I don't

have to cook and clean for once but just rest a bit. I've got 2 tiny one's in

the house and the stress of taking care of them and the home along with being in

the kitchen half the day is seriously wearing on me.

>

> Carissa

>