I was just thinking about all the things I eat on a regular basis that I never had before the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. There are so many foods I either never thought of eating or I thought I didn’t like. I added them to my diet since they were legal […]
Author: Sherry Lipp
My favorite SCD Kitchen Gadgets
This yogurt strainer is so easy to use. I find it much easier to clean than the little bag that came with my yogurt maker. I also find that it works better than a regular strainer. This oil and vinegar cruet comes in handy and looks nice. This Misto sprayer […]
SCD Recipe: Orange Strawberry Whip
I made up this recipe as I went, hopefully I can remember exactly what I did. 3 1/4 cups orange juice1/2 cup cold water1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp honey2 envelopes unflavored gelatin1 cup dripped yogurt1 tsp vanilla1/2 cup sliced strawberries In a saucepan sprinkle gelatin over the half cup of […]
SCD and Sticking to Food Restrictions
Going back to my very first SCD Poll about what people found was most difficult about the diet, the most popular responses were that the diet was too restrictive and it was hard to figure out what to eat. There was a time when I thought the same thing. I […]
SCD Recipe: Lime and Coconut Banana Bread
I have started a regular grain and sugar free cooking column for the online magazine Blogcritics. This is the first article I published for that column. Article first published as Gluten Free Lime and Coconut Banana Bread on Blogcritics. I have a delicious gluten-free banana bread recipe that will blow […]
SCD Time Saving Tips
One of the popular themes in my recent SCD polls was that preparing food for the diet is time consuming. There is no argument from me there. However, over the years I have developed some time saving strategies. I work full time and I have a fairly long commute in […]
SCD Recipe: Fresh Tomato Basil Marinara
This takes a little work, but it’s well worth it. This recipe gave us enough sauce for two servings at dinner and one serving for lunch the next day. You could maybe stretch it out to four total servings depending on how much sauce you like. I used: 8 on […]
SCD Recipe: Salsa Chicken
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup fresh salsa or Pico de Gallo1 lime1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (Cheddar or Colby Jack works too)Salt and pepperFresh cilantro 2 cups cooked black beansPlain yogurt for garnish (optional) Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Coat chicken breasts with salt […]
New Poll: What Does SCD Allow You To Do That You Couldn’t Before or Didn’t Think You Would Be Able To Do?
I just posted a new poll on the side bar. Since the last two focused on the little (or big) problems we face with SCD I thought I would post the positive side of things. Please answer what the Specific Carbohydrate Diet has given you the freedom to do. If […]
SCD Recipe: Ginger Spiced Chicken Skewers
My husband really liked this recipe. He said it tasted like something he would order in a restaurant. 2 boneless skinless chicken breast cut into one inch pieces2 Tbsp almond flour 1/3 cup plain yogurt2 Tbsp grated sharp cheddar cheese2 tsp powdered ginger (or 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger)1/2 tsp […]