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Post by Chocolate Lover on Dec 23, 2015 11:56:22 GMT -5
Uncle is hosting the family for Christmas Eve, and his wife has some foods issues. Sensitivities, allergies...not sure what to label them. She can't eat anything cow or pig, bananas, pineapple and maybe one other thing. I was going to take a dessert with me but thought I might try to make something she could eat. Can't come up with anything yet.
On the other hand, it's at their house, surely she'll have made sure there's food for her.
Should I just give up and make something the crowd likes?
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Post by TheHaitian on Dec 23, 2015 11:57:45 GMT -5
Bring WINE... Plenty of it! You can never go wrong with wine
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Post by wvugurl26 on Dec 23, 2015 12:01:04 GMT -5
Red velvet cheesecake you know they like that!!
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Post by Opti on Dec 23, 2015 12:04:14 GMT -5
Uncle is hosting the family for Christmas Eve, and his wife has some foods issues. Sensitivities, allergies...not sure what to label them. She can't eat anything cow or pig, bananas, pineapple and maybe one other thing. I was going to take a dessert with me but thought I might try to make something she could eat. Can't come up with anything yet. On the other hand, it's at their house, surely she'll have made sure there's food for her. Should I just give up and make something the crowd likes? If you use non-dairy spread/shortening like Earth Balance you probably can make most of what you'd like except for banana pie or pineapple upside cake.
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Post by ArchietheDragon on Dec 23, 2015 12:11:17 GMT -5
Bring something you need to assemble and bake. hosts love that.
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Dec 23, 2015 12:12:25 GMT -5
Wine: they supply the booze and I'm sure I can't afford the good stuff they like
Cheesecake: dairy/cow. Besides, that's going to the Xmas day gathering.
I wonder if my regular margarine has milk in it?
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Post by wvugurl26 on Dec 23, 2015 12:26:07 GMT -5
Well I was going with the skip the host and make for the rest. I thought my food allergies were a PIA. I'd be terrified to make anything for that person.
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Post by Opti on Dec 23, 2015 12:26:15 GMT -5
Wine: they supply the booze and I'm sure I can't afford the good stuff they like Cheesecake: dairy/cow. Besides, that's going to the Xmas day gathering. I wonder if my regular margarine has milk in it? Probably. Most margarines contain whey(dairy) or milk of some type. Very few are dairy free. Earth Balance and whatever the brand is, Smart Balance ?,the organic version are dairy free.
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Dec 23, 2015 12:51:58 GMT -5
I did look and yeah, there is whey in the margarine. I think I'll go with making the crowd happy, and never mention that I abandoned the idea as too hard to her. ?
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Post by swamp on Dec 23, 2015 12:53:02 GMT -5
veggie tray with hummus
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Dec 23, 2015 12:55:32 GMT -5
I have enough boring relatives doing non fun stuff like that. ? I want at least one yummy thing there. ?
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Dec 23, 2015 12:57:18 GMT -5
Could you just call and ask her for a recipe?
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Dec 23, 2015 13:02:04 GMT -5
If I had her number I could. I see them at thanksgiving and Christmas and that's about it. I heard the last at Thanksgiving and it just occurred to be I could try something sweet, yet safe for her too. Probably should have started that train of thought sooner so I could buy special ingredients before the store was a zoo.
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Post by cronewitch on Dec 23, 2015 13:29:46 GMT -5
I would go to all recipes and put in ingredients she can eat omitting those she can't. Like if you put in flour, sugar, shortening, cherries you might get ideas like cherry pie or some kind of cherry cake with dark chocolate and cherry topping.
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Post by buystoys on Dec 23, 2015 13:56:48 GMT -5
I have a coconut meringue macaroon recipe if you'd like that. It contains egg whites, sugar, vanilla, and coconut. Any allergies on those items?
2 egg whites 1/2 t. vanilla 2/3 c. sugar 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
In a mixing bowl beat egg whites and vanilla till soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold in coconut. Drop by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake in a 325 oven about 20 minutes or untill edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
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Post by Robert not Bobby on Dec 23, 2015 14:04:04 GMT -5
I'm with Haitian...bring something to drink.
We all seem to stress far too much this time of year.
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Post by NoNamePerson on Dec 23, 2015 14:44:27 GMT -5
How about Forgotten Cookies. Even I can't screw these up!! Used to make them back in my domestic days.
Ingredients •2 large egg whites, at room temperature •2/3 cup sugar •pinch salt •1 teaspoon vanilla •1 cup finely chopped pecans •1 cup chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350°. Cover a cookie sheet with foil and grease it with butter.
Beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until they hold stiff peaks. Add salt and vanilla. Stir well.
Stir in pecans and chocolate chips. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet. Put the cookies in the oven then turn it off.
Leave them in the oven overnight (keep the door closed).
Prep Time: 7 minutes Cook Time: 600 minutes
Total Time: 607 minutes Yield: Makes 4 Dozen
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Post by lexxy703 on Dec 23, 2015 15:02:44 GMT -5
What an odd recipe NNP.
What about chocolate dipped strawberries......or is there a milk product in the chocolate?
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Post by NoNamePerson on Dec 23, 2015 15:08:24 GMT -5
What an odd recipe NNP. What about chocolate dipped strawberries......or is there a milk product in the chocolate? Basically just little meringue cookies is all!!
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Post by Tiny on Dec 23, 2015 15:14:52 GMT -5
If you are going to bake: What about some sort of meringue cookies? Google something like Almond Meringue (ok, maybe the missing "can't eat" thing is nuts...) or just Meringue cookie recipe and wilf thru a few until you find one that doesn't have an allergen in it.... What about a baked fruit crisp - you may need to use a recipe and omit any nuts... Search for Vegan Crisp recipes (that will make sure no cow products...) Adjust as necessary. What about Poached Pears with a Wine Sauce? Google for recipes What about a Fruit Compote (served in fancy glasses or bowls)? www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/fruit-compote/Or a Vegan Pumpkin bread (or bread Pudding!!! YUM!!) google for recipes Or even Vegan Rice Pudding (made with soy milk) <-- this is really yummy I make this just for 'every day' My goodness there's tons of desserts you could make...
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Post by Robert not Bobby on Dec 23, 2015 15:16:18 GMT -5
What an odd recipe NNP. What about chocolate dipped strawberries......or is there a milk product in the chocolate? Hey you...I haven't "seen" you in ages. Hope all is well in your world. If you are still in touch with Apple. Tell her that Robert wishes her and her children a Merry Christmas.
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Post by lexxy703 on Dec 23, 2015 15:38:09 GMT -5
What an odd recipe NNP. What about chocolate dipped strawberries......or is there a milk product in the chocolate? Hey you...I haven't "seen" you in ages. Hope all is well in your world. If you are still in touch with Apple. Tell her that Robert wishes her and her children a Merry Christmas. Hey Robert good to see you. All is well with me. I hope the same for you. I still chat with Apple almost every day. In fact we mentioned you & a few others from the old board just last week. Tis the season for reminiscing & all that
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Post by cronewitch on Dec 23, 2015 15:40:07 GMT -5
Do chocolate chips have dairy?
If you can do dark or milk chocolate the world is open for deserts.
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Post by greeniis10 on Dec 23, 2015 15:42:50 GMT -5
If I had her number I could. I see them at thanksgiving and Christmas and that's about it. I heard the last at Thanksgiving and it just occurred to be I could try something sweet, yet safe for her too. Probably should have started that train of thought sooner so I could buy special ingredients before the store was a zoo. I'd probably just make something everyone can eat this year, then when you're there this time ask her for some of her favorite things to eat so that you'll have an idea for next time.
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Post by milee on Dec 23, 2015 15:44:01 GMT -5
Chocolate Lover, your heart is in the right place and it's very kind of you to think of how to do this. But I think if you're not really aware of all her allergies/sensitivities and you're not used to preparing food for someone with allergies/sensitivities, there's a lot of risk that you'll inadvertently make a mistake. That could be worse than not trying at all because you and the person could think the food's safe and then have a reaction. It's a daunting task to figure out "hidden" ingredients, properly clean your kitchen and avoid using certain tools and equipment and also be vigilant about cross contamination. A spoon or spatula placed on a spoon rest that was used for a spoon making a recipe with a problem ingredient can cause an issue, for example and it's not something most people are used to being so vigilant about unless they regularly cook for someone with allergies. Make something you're comfortable with making and just make sure to disclose the ingredients and that you aren't familiar with monitoring for cross contamination, etc.
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Post by milee on Dec 23, 2015 15:45:44 GMT -5
Do chocolate chips have dairy? If you can do dark or milk chocolate the world is open for deserts. Some do and some don't. Good example of why it's so complicated to cook for people with allergies. Trader Joe's used to have dairy free chocolate chips but there was an uproar a few years ago when they made a switch. Don't think they switched to include dairy, but maybe that they switched suppliers and now the chips are made on equipment that also make things with dairy, so there's cross contamination.
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Dec 23, 2015 16:35:06 GMT -5
As the occasional host of family events and the parent of kids with life-threatening food allergies, I second Milee's concerns above AND add that, since you aren't completely certain of your aunt's dietary needs and the severity thereof (sensitivity, allergy, anaphylactic allergy), that while your intentions are very generous, you'd be best to skip bringing something this time.
Can you bring a little hostess gift instead to show your appreciation for the meal? A picture of your kids in an inexpensive frame, a poinsettia, some red and/or green tapers, etc.?
And, let her know that you wanted to bring something to contribute, but that you weren't sure whether your contribution would be safe. Tell her that you will absolutely contribute another time IF she can allow you to do so, and IF she gives you guidance. Heck, I completely understand that the food rules in my house throw folks off. I am absolutely grateful for good intentions, but prefer to maintain a safe home for my kids. It sucks -- because cooking everything for a party at my house can be exhausting. And, I am so not a control freak by nature. But, I owe it to my kids to provide them one, just ONE, place in the world where they can let their guard down a bit around food.
So, all I ask of guests to my home -- especially during the holidays -- is that they come to relax, socialize, and have fun. I'll gladly do ALL of the cooking if I know folks will make the effort to enjoy themselves.
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Post by MJ2.0 on Dec 23, 2015 16:44:39 GMT -5
GRG, if I had kids with food allergies I'd just make an allergy friendly spread and invite guests to bring their favorite "regular" foods.
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Post by 8 Bit WWBG on Dec 23, 2015 17:06:11 GMT -5
Your host might very well steer clear of brought food anyway. Depending on the severity of the allergy, she might just be better off not taking any risks. She is probably used to it as well, so hopefully no slight will be interpreted.
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Dec 23, 2015 17:31:14 GMT -5
GRG, if I had kids with food allergies I'd just make an allergy friendly spread and invite guests to bring their favorite "regular" foods. I tried that. Once. One of my kids is severely allergic to tree nuts, so, of course, one guest (who was so advised) brought a dish with walnuts in it and then proceeded to clean the dish and the utensils in my sink. So, now, I prepare everything when I entertain in my own home. And, just because I have to cook without certain ingredients doesn't automatically mean that the foods I serve aren't yummy. Far from it. I am a damn good cook who can fool anyone that certain dishes don't contain allergens. (GRG pats self on back. )
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