tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348558372623696893Thu, 28 May 2026 10:57:13 +0000clean eatingeasydairy freedessertgluten freevegetarianveganmain dishquickchickenchocolatecomfort foodone pot mealsidesoatsfruitcupcakessoupwalnutsberriescakebreakfastespressomexicanalmondscookiescranberryholidaynutssweet potatoesbeanschipotle chile in adobopastapeanut butterHow toalcoholapplebeveragesbreadcinnamonfavorite productsguest postmacadamiasmuffinspressure cookerpumpkinquinoastrawberriesNutcraker Syndromeasianlentilspeachestartelettesthanksgivingacorn squashbutternut squashcheesecheesecakecoconutcouscousdatesleekslimemilletmintmiscpaleoswiss chardvodkaGIGI issuesMay Thurner SyndromeSt. Paddy's Daybananabeefbiscotticake ballscocktailscrabcraftfarmers marketfashionfavoritesfudgeginhealth tipsice creamlemonlilletmartinimedical issuesmilkshakeone egg yolkorzophyllopizzaproduct reviewsconeseafoodsnacksveggieshttps://surlykitchen.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (sk)Blogger143125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348558372623696893.post-4467390966409760433Sun, 18 Feb 2024 17:49:00 +00002024-02-18T18:40:08.087-05:00Back with some more products that have helped my hives.  I am getting the hang of finding my hive triggers and getting the outbreaks under control and preventing them.  Definitely food and heat are triggers for me.  I notice if my skin is dry and irritated to begin with my hives outbreaks are more severe and last longer.  If I start off with moisturized skin my hive outbreaks https://surlykitchen.blogspot.com/2024/02/favorite-moisturizers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sk)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348558372623696893.post-5855350231981330267Tue, 16 May 2023 15:21:00 +00002023-05-16T11:21:43.639-04:00I thought I would update products that help with my hives.  One thing I have learned is that if my skin is feeling dry and irritated I can develop small clusters of hives on my shoulders and upper arms and forehead after showering.  (Heat/steam is one of my hive triggers).  I have been trying to keep my skin as moisturized as possible.  I currently live in a dry climate, the https://surlykitchen.blogspot.com/2023/05/updated-moisturizers-for-hives.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sk)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348558372623696893.post-6525013695070660721Sat, 26 Mar 2022 16:42:00 +00002022-03-26T13:40:49.040-04:00I can't believe I haven't updated on my xolair experience.  I finished my course of six shots in Nov.  On average most people start to see the results of xolair after the third shot.  I didn't notice any difference in my hives until after the 5th shot.  Anyway, here is my experience.The Process I got 2 shots, one in each arm (some patients only require 1 shot in one arm) https://surlykitchen.blogspot.com/2022/03/my-xolair-experience.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sk)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348558372623696893.post-4158186458164582418Sat, 29 May 2021 14:15:00 +00002021-05-29T10:15:24.897-04:00Thought I would write this post to help others who find themselves with the dreaded diagnosis of Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria (chronic hives with an unknown cause).   It all started last fall with what I assumed was a skin rash mainly on my neck, shoulders, upper arms and chest.  I didn’t think too much of it at the time because I have always had sensitive skin and can develop rashes https://surlykitchen.blogspot.com/2021/05/chronic-idiopathic-urticaria-aka.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sk)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348558372623696893.post-1991798554847516424Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:02:00 +00002021-01-31T17:56:28.317-05:00 Whenever I discover something that helps with pain I have to share it. We recently ordered a pso-spine and I have been amazed at how quickly I felt results. I have a lot of neck/shoulder pain because I hold a lot of tension in my thoracic spine (my physical therapist always had to release my T5 vertebrae during my mysofacial appointments). Laying my upper back on the pso-spine really helps https://surlykitchen.blogspot.com/2020/08/pso-spine-for-diy-myofascial-release.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sk)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348558372623696893.post-4173148121401425435Thu, 18 Jun 2015 18:10:00 +00002017-08-23T18:11:46.617-04:00clean eatingdairy freedatesfarmers marketfruitgluten freehealth tipsHow topaleopeachesquicksnacksswiss chardveganvegetarian Remember when I shared with you that I was starting to make smoothies? I promised some recipes once I perfected them and those are coming. Before I share some of my favorite concoctions I thought I'd pass along a few tips I've learned. Above is a visual "formula" for my smoothies. I've detailed each "layer" below. Basically, I mix and match what I have (or what is in season)to come up with https://surlykitchen.blogspot.com/2015/06/building-perfect-smoothie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sk)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348558372623696893.post-6983771858412009172Sat, 07 Feb 2015 22:38:00 +00002015-03-05T12:35:36.161-05:00medical issuesNutcraker SyndromeI believe there must be other people out there who have experienced severe pain attacks. I have been suffering from them monthly for the past 5 years. It starts off as a burning in my abdomen that quickly spreads to my chest. Then BAM….instant pain coursing throughout my body. It feels like a vice is around my rib cage, squeezing all the air out of my lungs. In addition to that, I feel an https://surlykitchen.blogspot.com/2015/02/i-cant-be-only-one.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sk)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348558372623696893.post-4986405356245813998Tue, 23 Jul 2013 14:31:00 +00002015-10-12T19:11:51.962-04:00May Thurner SyndromeNutcraker Syndrome Yes, this is a picture of my kidney. Isn't that crazy? On the right of the screen is my left kidney showing my Nutcracker Syndrome. You can see all the loops of extra veins that popped up to help drain my kidney. The surgeon said that I'm so tall and lanky, my torso so long they really had to crop down the pictures. I have been the worst blogger. I have been up north at the famous https://surlykitchen.blogspot.com/2013/07/fake-it-til-you-make-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sk)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348558372623696893.post-4478357651031844631Thu, 23 May 2013 14:06:00 +00002013-12-01T12:34:24.439-05:00dairy freeeasygluten freepaleosidesstrawberriesveganvegetarian Well, we are still slowly transitioning into the Paleo diet. Mr.Surly is following it stricter than I am. I'm finding it a bit stressful to think of various meals that fit the criteria. Mr.Surly has already lost some of his winter weight (a pant size) from the diet and exercise. I think I'm down about 5 lbs, I'm trying to gain that back; I can't lose any weight. I'm still trying to https://surlykitchen.blogspot.com/2013/05/strawberry-salsa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sk)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348558372623696893.post-3428440866381129069Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:11:00 +00002013-04-16T14:19:44.045-04:00GImiscI have been a horrible blogger, especially food. For some reason Feb and Mar were medically really bad months for me, I was having more attacks and side effects. This led to my doctor upping my klonopin which makes me extremely sleepy but has helped with the pain. Then my rheumatologist found problems in my blood work, suggesting I could have some horrible, serious chronic illnesses. For https://surlykitchen.blogspot.com/2013/04/keepin-it-real.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sk)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348558372623696893.post-2178401516830306490Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:49:00 +00002014-02-28T10:47:56.374-05:00breakfastdairy freeoatspumpkinscone Out of all the tasty treats Starbucks offers my favorites are the Pumpkin and mini vanilla scones. Good Lord, they are so freaking good. So you can imagine my excitement when I saw this pin on Pinterest for the recipe. The first time I made them they were cakey and soft. They tasted good but weren't the texture a scone should be. So I went about changing and adapting the recipe until I https://surlykitchen.blogspot.com/2013/02/starbucks-pumpkin-scones.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sk)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348558372623696893.post-2399853506945609075Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:35:00 +00002017-02-21T21:37:07.706-05:00breakfastcheeseclean eatingeasymuffinsYes, you read the title correctly; these muffins have bacon in them. Well, turkey bacon to be exact. Which is still bacon, which means, to me, it's evil. I have always hated the taste and smell of bacon, even as a child. My sister would chase me, as she ate bacon slices, taunting me "Come on, I know you want a bite." I had to jump on the swing set and swing to avoid her and that awful bacon https://surlykitchen.blogspot.com/2013/02/egg-bacon-breakfast-muffins.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sk)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348558372623696893.post-3588028442101804645Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:08:00 +00002015-04-18T21:48:15.644-04:00craftfashionI wasn't going to do a knitting post, since technically, this is a food blog, but I get so many compliments on this hat I thought I'd share it with fellow knitters. If you don't know how to knit, this is a really easy pattern; not hard to teach yourself to make. I wanted a casual hat to wear since it's chilly in the morning and warm during the day. I used cotton yarn because wool would be https://surlykitchen.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-all-day-beret.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sk)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348558372623696893.post-4704985321963131411Mon, 08 Oct 2012 20:46:00 +00002020-06-06T09:22:34.743-04:00cinnamonclean eatingcouscousdairy freeeasygluten freequinoaveganvegetarian I have wanted to make stuffed peppers for a long time. I didn't want any greasy sausage or ground beef; my stomach is not tolerating fat at all right now. Instead, I wanted something healthy and filling for my peppers. I just made this up with different grains I needed to get rid of in my pantry and some of my favorite spices. I started off with 1 cup of broth, kept an eye on the rice to https://surlykitchen.blogspot.com/2012/10/vegetarian-moroccan-stuffed-peppers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sk)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348558372623696893.post-7489145672912532009Thu, 27 Sep 2012 20:02:00 +00002013-02-20T14:12:43.513-05:00breakfastcinnamoncupcakesmuffinsoats I made these muffins when I didn't feel like making our usual Saturday breakfast. I was too tired to make anything complicated, just something easy. I had these muffins bookmarked for awhile, now I finally had the opportunity to make them. I think next time I would sprinkle some walnuts on top or add them into the batter. These were so good, Mr.Surly was sad to discover I only made 4. So https://surlykitchen.blogspot.com/2012/09/coffe-cake-muffins-for-two.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sk)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348558372623696893.post-4203811355282453025Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:14:00 +00002015-08-03T11:09:56.467-04:00clean eatingcomfort foodeasymain dishone pot mealquickvegetarianveggies My fatigue has been really bad lately. I have been running around to the hospital for appointments and tests, picking up prescriptions, and trying to keep Mr.Surly fed. Recently, I have been brainstorming easy, heathfull, quick dinners.  This was just one of my ideas. If I didn't feel so exhausted and worn out every minute of the day, I would have made my own pie crust. But I cheated https://surlykitchen.blogspot.com/2012/09/veggie-pot-pies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sk)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348558372623696893.post-1679518189577494630Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:36:00 +00002013-02-20T14:54:05.938-05:00cakechocolatecomfort fooddairy freedesserteasyveganvegetarian I have seen many recipes for the single serve 2 or 5 minute mug cake. I admit I was a bit leery of them; I didn’t think they could taste very good. Oh, how wrong I was. A month or so ago I was craving some kind of chocolate dessert. One problem, I was out of eggs, a key ingredient. I look at numerous websites, looking at recipes, trying to find a non-egg version. No luck. No problem, I https://surlykitchen.blogspot.com/2012/09/2-minute-vegan-chocolate-mug-cake.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sk)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348558372623696893.post-4770721835372391013Thu, 09 Aug 2012 18:41:00 +00002013-02-20T15:00:31.102-05:00berriescakedessertfruitstrawberries I’m still slowing getting back into the swing of things. It took me 2 days to recover from the drive up north for my uncle’s memorial. Then, we get back and I discover I’m out of one of my medications. I spent that day going through horrible withdrawal; shaking, headaches, rocking back and forth. Not fun. The pharmacy, God bless them, expedited my refill when I explained the situation. https://surlykitchen.blogspot.com/2012/08/fresh-strawberry-cake.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sk)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348558372623696893.post-5142833959588697649Fri, 03 Aug 2012 15:44:00 +00002012-09-27T14:56:10.680-04:00clean eatingdairy freegluten freeguest postsidesveganvegetarianI'm saved, I'm saved! I have a guest post for you all! I want to eat this like now, iit has two of my favorite things, Morrocan flavor and cumin. If you haven't been to Brigitt's blog you must check it out. She is much more of a foodie than me, plus more gourmet. I love her blog. And I am honored to have her guest posting for me today. Take it away Brigitt, my angel sent from God to save https://surlykitchen.blogspot.com/2012/08/guest-post-moroccan-carrot-and-cumin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sk)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348558372623696893.post-8439080140280698736Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:14:00 +00002015-06-01T22:27:20.292-04:00asianclean eatingdairy freeeasyone pot mealquickveganvegetarian I’m finally back with a post, yay! I have finished all my testing and dr/hospital appts until mid August. Hooray. My lip is healing nicely, and it looks like, as of now, I do not have sjogren’s syndrome (thank God). But since I’m borderline on the test results for sjogren’s, I have to go see the rheumatologist every 6 months for blood work to make sure I don’t develop it. I’m keeping my https://surlykitchen.blogspot.com/2012/07/vegetable-lomein.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sk)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348558372623696893.post-7588925083654225195Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:34:00 +00002015-06-01T22:26:18.051-04:00berriesdessertfruitstrawberriesvegan My wonderful sister has once again rescued me this week with a guest post. I'm still recovering from my minor surgery last Friday. It really made my week horrible. I woke up each morning with puffy lips, it hurt to talk because the knots/stitches rub against my bottom teeth and gums. My energy is so low, I'm barely able to make dinner for Mr.Surly. And I have to rinse my mouth out with https://surlykitchen.blogspot.com/2012/07/vegan-berry-cobbler.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sk)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348558372623696893.post-306345731885688324Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:29:00 +00002015-03-06T12:03:52.868-05:00chickenclean eatingdairy freegluten freemain dishoats I am constantly thinking of new ways to prepare chicken. Since raw meat makes me squeamish, I like coatings on chicken when preparing to hide the sight of the raw meat. I like the idea of an oatmeal coating. I am trying to eat low gluten to help my stomach bloat and I bought rolled oats from Trader Joe’s that claim to be gluten free. Oats are naturally gluten free, but oats are often https://surlykitchen.blogspot.com/2012/06/oatmeal-crusted-chicken.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sk)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348558372623696893.post-1881668320798165199Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:43:00 +00002015-08-14T00:06:47.346-04:00crabguest postmain dishseafood Recently, I was contacted by Jenny, a seafood writer, about a guest post opportunity on my blog. I love guests posts;t gives me a day off. I'm open to anyone posting, just contact me. This guest post came at a particularly opportune time; I've been suffering from a severe inner ear infection since Sunday, and I don't see my doctor til wed morning. I can't even articulate my pain. Anyway,https://surlykitchen.blogspot.com/2012/04/guest-post-crab-cakes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sk)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348558372623696893.post-2428339046854979013Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:20:00 +00002012-06-14T16:42:56.216-04:00chocolatecoconutcupcakesdessertespressoI have been a horrible food blogger. I barely cook anymore; too much energy is required. I made these cupcakes recently. I knew Mr.Surly wouldn't touch them because they have coconut in them. They were a great accompaniment to my morning coffee. My frosting didn't turn out well, it was kinda runny. I needed to add more powdered sugar (I added less than what the recipe calls for), but I https://surlykitchen.blogspot.com/2012/04/toasted-coconut-cupcakes-with-coffee.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sk)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348558372623696893.post-7049733533427841081Sat, 17 Mar 2012 09:17:00 +00002016-03-14T00:27:08.312-04:00ice creammilkshakemintSt. Paddy's Day Who doesn't love a Shamrock shake? It's basically a St.Paddy's Day, month of March staple, thanks to McDonald's. When I moved down to the South 6 years ago, once March came around I went to McDonald's to get my annual Shamrock shake. When I ordered one, the employee is like,"A shamrock, what? What is a shamrock shake?" They had no idea what I was talking about. I was incredulous, how couldhttps://surlykitchen.blogspot.com/2012/03/shamrock-shake.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sk)2