Guess who finished her Summer semester yesterday! Yup, this girl!
Guys, I am so happy to be done. This was a tough semester for me. Summer ones always are since the professors are trying to fit 16 weeks of information into a month. Now, I can focus on packing up my apartment and moving next week.
This evening some friends and I were out on a walk and when we were almost home we walked past a driveway with a bunch of boxes in it. I said I wanted to ask the people who lived there if I could steal their boxes but I was too shy. One of my girlfriends, who is super outgoing, said she would go ask. The people were happy to give us the boxes and now I am ready for a big day of packing tomorrow! People are just awesome sometimes. We have to remember that!
Okay, now, the real purpose of this blogpost is to talk about going gluten-free and to share some of the recipes I am obsessed with at the moment. I was gluten-free for about a year a few years ago and I thought it was difficult. Now, its not so hard, but it does take some planning ahead. I think the hardest part for me is if I don't feel like cooking or if I am on a road-trip. Its not like I can just pull over and get some McDonald's. I am a procrastinator at heart, so believe me, the planning ahead is not always easy for me. Here's a list of things I eat when I am on the go:
- Nuts - almonds and pistachios are my go-to
- Fruit
- GF crackers or pretzels ( I think GF pretzels are better and crispier than regular ones!)
- Beef Jerky (Make sure it is labeled GF, I like the Krave brand)
I know that going GF can feel like you are missing out on a lot of things. There are definitely things I miss (donuts!) and you aren't always going to find a GF version of things that you love. However, I think that something that really helps is making your food so flavorful that you don't feel like you are missing out. There are a few ways of doing this, but I think having flavorful condiments and sauces is a big part of it. Some of my favorites are:
- Guacamole, homemade if possible. Costco also sells a delicious version in single serving sizes that are pretty tasty and perfect for on the go.
- Pico de gallo - so easy and flavorful it will kick up your eggs, taco bowls, chicken, or with some tortilla chips. Yum!
- Sesame oil - I try to incorporate this into as many recipes as I can. Its one of my top three favorite flavors of all time!
- Garlic - Because, DUH.
I will leave you with a couple easy recipes and I hope that you try them and enjoy them! It gets easier I promise. I was listening to a podcast by Pretty Little Celiac and she made a really great point: She said that it is pretty amazing that Celiac Disease can be controlled by eliminating gluten from a person's diet. Think about those diseases that don't have this option, like cancer. I like to remind myself of this when I start to feel self-pity. Sometimes a change perspective makes a difference.
Pico de Gallo (Amount of ingredients depends on how much you want to make. I just eyeball it!)
- Chopped tomatoes
- Chopped sweet onion (about 1/2)
- Chopped bunch of cilantro
- Juice of one lemon
- Mix all of it together
Stir-fry sauce (I literally eat this 3-4 times a week. I love it. Makes enough for two portions)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons tamari
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger (or some fresh would be great!)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water to thicken sauce
- Mix together.
xoxo,
Alicia
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