The DH and I have long since given up buying white flour - except for special recipes. Same thing for white sugar, with exception. Back in February, we got a little more serious about it and since then we have purchased neither white flour nor sugar, not even for special foods.The transition has been a lot easier than I imagined! Adjusting recipes for whole wheat flour is easy. Plus, whole wheat pastry flour is readily available now (at my local coop) and I find it quite easy to work with. Cooking with honey/agave has taken a little more adjustment, but again, it's very minor. I've even held a of tea party under the new system, and all was well.
Now don't get me wrong! I still eat white flour and sugar. I just don't bring it home for cooking. If you give me a homemade treat, I'm going to eat it!
Good for you both! I can do with out sugar but white flour vs whole wheat can't handle it. I just have a hard time with digesting the whole wheat. Oats work best for my system as does rice. But good old processed flour will be with me forever. I guess since I will die either way, I might as well go happy!!! LOL!
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Wow! Good for you. My daughter doesn't eat any wheat flour or sugar, not even honey. It is always a challenge for me when I do family tea time, but I do have fun stepping up to the challenge with some successes and some failures.
ReplyDeleteIt's great that you are serious about eating healthy. I use honey, but have never tried agave. Maybe I will try experimenting with whole wheat flour in my scones.
ReplyDeleteI have a GREAT whole wheat scone recipe here...tho maybe lessen the liquid a little, b/c they spread out more than I wanted. But they were HEAVENLY :-) http://stephcupoftea.blogspot.com/2009/04/vegan-tea-party-foods.html
ReplyDeleteAlso, agave is great for iced tea because it dissolves in cold water.
Marilyn - On behalf of all of us who are considered "weird" with our food choices, thank you for your dedication to accomodating your daughter! You will be blessed with wonderful memories.
ReplyDeleteTeresa - I have this motto that reminds me of what you're saying..."All things in moderation, including moderation." :-)
ReplyDeleteYour positive example (of eating, of living) is very encouraging! Like ParTea Lady, I will try experimenting with whole wheat flour in my next scones!
ReplyDeleteMy boyfriend had a heart attack a couple years ago and I decided I would change our lives from that day forward. I also started eliminating unhealthy white foods from our diet. I have found most things you can supplement easily with wheat or corn flours. The rice flours and some of the other gluten free flours are a bit tougher to use though. There are some great websites out there to help to help those that need to be without wheat (gluten free). I also joined a co-op store that has the large tins of all natural ingredients.
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