tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235870075007669222.post1909773436870455532..comments2023-10-31T05:06:19.134-04:00Comments on Allergy-Free Vintage Cookery: How Do You Keep Up Your Enthusiasm For This Constant Cooking??VintageMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04545128418933344478noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235870075007669222.post-89225722674075239482012-08-08T20:06:54.547-04:002012-08-08T20:06:54.547-04:00Oh, those husbands! That doesn't help matters...Oh, those husbands! That doesn't help matters much, does it? But I saw on your FB page that you've lost 10 lbs -- so whatever you're doing, it's working! Congrats :)VintageMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04545128418933344478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235870075007669222.post-71820360346900243172012-08-08T20:05:49.343-04:002012-08-08T20:05:49.343-04:00Alea, I tried to get in and edit your comment to s...Alea, I tried to get in and edit your comment to say "beat yourself up" but I couldn't do it! Sorry :) But I love your trick of letting everyone serve themselves -- my kids like that too because they feel like it's a buffet!VintageMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04545128418933344478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235870075007669222.post-46308015597392203332012-08-08T20:04:56.096-04:002012-08-08T20:04:56.096-04:00Thanks so much for the advice, Amber. I can tell ...Thanks so much for the advice, Amber. I can tell you know exactly what I'm talking about. There are days when I am so sick and tired of my own cooking I'd rather eat nothing at all than face another night of GF pasta or plain chicken. I notice (like you) that I'm more likely to cook something nice and interesting in the early afternoon, when I have more energy. That's where the blog comes in for me as well - if I can treat cooking like a creative project, that has to be done for the blog, then it's more fun. But sometimes, after a few failures in the kitchen, I lose my enthusiasm. I made a marmalade chicken last week that was disgusting - we threw it out! That's when I really need a push to get back in there and try again. I like your idea about rewarding myself! Does jewelry work? ;) Thanks again for all the great hints!VintageMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04545128418933344478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235870075007669222.post-62897396755644706712012-08-08T19:56:02.925-04:002012-08-08T19:56:02.925-04:00I hear you - when my youngest was a baby I wanted ...I hear you - when my youngest was a baby I wanted to write a cookbook called "Cooking with One Hand" because he needed to be constantly held! Two of my neighbors were in the same boat, and we would talk endlessly about how we'd write it together, but needless to say, that turned out to be impossible for the same reason -- can't type with one hand either!VintageMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04545128418933344478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235870075007669222.post-32629834987975698052012-08-08T19:54:36.703-04:002012-08-08T19:54:36.703-04:00My kids make fun of me when I sing and cook at the...My kids make fun of me when I sing and cook at the same time :)VintageMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04545128418933344478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235870075007669222.post-32318758999415454742012-08-08T19:54:14.648-04:002012-08-08T19:54:14.648-04:00I love my old cookbooks too... I'm always amaz...I love my old cookbooks too... I'm always amazed at the yummy recipes I"ve forgotten all about.VintageMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04545128418933344478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235870075007669222.post-52678007004769028352012-08-08T19:53:39.788-04:002012-08-08T19:53:39.788-04:00I admire you for planning a whole month's wort...I admire you for planning a whole month's worth of menus - whenever I attempt that, I end up stopping after a week because of some hiccup (forgot an ingredient at the store, ran out of time, too many leftovers backed up in the fridge) then I lose my momentum and quit altogether :(VintageMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04545128418933344478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235870075007669222.post-76827295018183204502012-08-08T19:52:13.446-04:002012-08-08T19:52:13.446-04:00I know - salads are so good for you, but I get so ...I know - salads are so good for you, but I get so tired of eating them! Ice cream on the other hand.... :)VintageMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04545128418933344478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235870075007669222.post-79637667930542455252012-08-08T19:50:18.473-04:002012-08-08T19:50:18.473-04:00That's just what I would say to jelly too ;)That's just what I would say to jelly too ;)VintageMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04545128418933344478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235870075007669222.post-91877732810575969162012-08-07T04:00:01.210-04:002012-08-07T04:00:01.210-04:00I totally feel for you! I'm off eggs and corn ...I totally feel for you! I'm off eggs and corn now in addition to dairy and gluten... and all my quick suppers are out the door. Lately my husband has been complaining about the quality (and quantity) of the foods i make- lately i havent been cooking so much... Its hard...Penniless Parentinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17671140279531925880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235870075007669222.post-82604156825903383182012-08-07T03:27:59.429-04:002012-08-07T03:27:59.429-04:00You are right, you can't beat yourself off. Wh...You are right, you can't beat yourself off. When I get off my cooking game, I get back on track by making my super easy dinner recipes and leave the pots on the stove and make everyone serve themselves. It makes it feel like I didn't work as hard if I make everyone serve themselves. :)Alea Milhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15549333388945700712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235870075007669222.post-90906045414967600162012-08-07T01:02:17.047-04:002012-08-07T01:02:17.047-04:00Hi Lisa,
I had a very long comment typed out and ...Hi Lisa,<br /><br />I had a very long comment typed out and then thought, this is getting out of hand here. <br /><br />My point was, I've had several regressions in the last 9 years with my cooking momentum. the biggest one was last year, which is why I started my blog. I did't want to step foot in my kitchen. It was bad. I felt like I lost all motivation for cooking. <br /><br />The first thing I changed and realized was that I was cooking too much (I mean for meals). So I simplified things and tried not to be so anal about having a 3 course dinner every night (I was raised by my grandmother most my life, and she lived to cook and every night was salad, 2 side dishes, main dish and dessert - I'm not kidding). I've tried very hard to shake this behavior. I'm getting better. Luckily my Coop has such great allergy-free choices (like GF free range chicken nuggets, healthy baked bean, frozen organic vegetables, DF,GF bars, etc) so this helps on the nights I don't want to cook...and just knowing that there is something out there is comforting. I have two go-to meal I made when I know I don't have any desire to cook a meal. <br /><br />I could go on and on and on because I struggle with the motivation. My advice would be to keep it simple, give yourself a break when you need it, use dessert to provide extra calories for the kids (like homemade coconut ice cream), clean and organize the kitchen and fridge every week, keep you kitchen work space fun, clean and inviting, make a weekly menu (with a few rest days), reward yourself, cook in bulk for leftovers, prep/cook in the morning (I find I have lots of energy and motivation right when I wake up). <br /><br />I hope these suggestions are helpful. ;-)<br /><br />Hugs,<br />-AmberAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235870075007669222.post-87466746296993742092012-08-02T20:06:22.608-04:002012-08-02T20:06:22.608-04:00I think I could cook all day if I didn't have ...I think I could cook all day if I didn't have 3 little ones running around to take care of. That makes it tricky and stressful at times-the whole trying not to burn something while cleaning up spit-up and breaking up fights or trying to chop up veggies with a baby on my hip because he's fussy and wants to be held. It's like a circus act. :) And that is where the burnout for me comes from. More from the juggling act as opposed to a lack of desire to cook. I don't have any answers. I can just relate. :)kristy @ coconutmamahttp://www.coconutmama.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235870075007669222.post-73346242328972729302012-08-01T15:37:21.399-04:002012-08-01T15:37:21.399-04:00luckily i enjoy cooking - it's a stress reliev...luckily i enjoy cooking - it's a stress reliever for me -- but i just put on good music, and it makes it fun:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235870075007669222.post-10676570950013772272012-08-01T13:12:00.684-04:002012-08-01T13:12:00.684-04:00I do fine when I stay focused on feeding my family...I do fine when I stay focused on feeding my family. When I start having trouble is when I start doing a lot of new recipe development and "sharing" recipes and photos with others. Deadlines and pressure start mounting and I worry if others will like them. Add "photo shoots" to the mix and they whole thing drives me crazy. Cooking for family is fun, cooking as "work" isn't.<br /><br />When that happens I have to pull back and focus on what is important -- feeding my family. I also like to take some time to leaf through my old favorite cookbooks during these times. That seems to help bring me back to my roots and keep me grounded. I also try to keep prepared food in the freezer so I can take weekends off from kitchen. I've found that to be very important for me.Rogenehttp://www.glutenfreeandlovingit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235870075007669222.post-81798103177773778342012-08-01T11:40:09.125-04:002012-08-01T11:40:09.125-04:00I'm right here now! My menu-by-the-month plan...I'm right here now! My menu-by-the-month plan helps a lot, but sometimes you just feel like you're in a rut and need something different. I try to remember how much easier it is to be allergic these days, as we have so many options. Can't wait to hear everyone's tricks.daisy ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129079277073067462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235870075007669222.post-69647712832195930682012-08-01T09:29:40.001-04:002012-08-01T09:29:40.001-04:00Thanks for your honesty. I enjoy cooking too, but ...Thanks for your honesty. I enjoy cooking too, but with work, I don't get home most days until 6 or later, so time is an issue. And, no gluten, corn, dairy, eggs, nightshades or peanuts can surely cause me to lose my enthusiasm! Right now I'm wandering what in the world I can fix for dinner besides baked or grilled chicken, beef or fish with roasted veggies and a salad! Planning definately helps! Lately, I've been making dairy free, refined sugar free ice cream 3-5 times a week and it's an after dinner treat...with no guilt :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235870075007669222.post-52141662827556402512012-08-01T07:46:42.022-04:002012-08-01T07:46:42.022-04:00I'm lucky enough that I do enjoy cooking but I...I'm lucky enough that I do enjoy cooking but I do have weekend batch cooking sessions for the freezer for those days I really cannot be bothered. My son doesn't have allergies but I firmly believe in making the majority of his food from scratch because I think we eat too much processed food generally (and kids certainly do). <br /><br />I think my turn to recipe to cheer my son and myself up is jelly. I make it from scratch, no sugar, no colourings, no nasties and although it takes a while to set, it takes moments to prepare. Once you've tried jelly made this way I don't think you'd bother having anything else. It's just too nice. Whenever I bring out apple or grape jelly for my son it is greeted by "OOH JELLY!"Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12019188687429455091noreply@blogger.com