http://candida.all-around-us.com : Candida Albicans Overgrowth Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:13:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 1 1/2 cups sliced onions 1/4 cup rolled oats 6 cups chopped zucchini (3-4 medium zucchini) 2 1/2 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried basil, or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 1/8  teaspoon black pepper 1 1/2  tablespoons tahini 2 teaspoons umeboshi or rice vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice In a large pot, layer the onions, oats, ... http://candida.all-around-us.com/2008/cream-of-zucchini-soup/ Ghee is butter that has had the solid fats and salts removed by slow simmering.  Although it’s often thought of as a part of Indian Cuisine, it can be used in place of oil for sauteeing in any cuisine and can even be spread on toast instead of butter.  Ghee ... http://candida.all-around-us.com/2008/ghee/ The only itch relief I've been getting these days is from Ibuprofen and my feeling was that I just couldn't do without it.  The last bottle I bought had new warnings about Ibuprofen causing redness and rashes definitely not what I want!  I'm on my third day without any Ibuprofen.  ... http://candida.all-around-us.com/2008/ibuprofen-aggravating-eczema/ It is significantly cheaper to grind your own specialty flours but you need a grain mill to do it.  A bag of organic quinoa flour from Bob's Red Mill is $6.19.  You can buy a pound of organic quinoa at Trader Joe's or even Whole Foods for $1.00.  So at ... http://candida.all-around-us.com/2008/grind-your-own-gluten-free-flour/ I've been meaning to write something more about ezcema and I was reminded today by a comment from someone else about just that so here's the latest about my efforts to deal with it.  At one point in my anti-Candida campaign I re-developed an unwelcome case of ezcema.  It happened while ... http://candida.all-around-us.com/2008/more-about-eczema/ Coffee substitutes made from roasted barley and chicory can satisfy the urge for a rich and more earthy tasting drink. While it doesn't actually taste anything like coffee - it is a satisfying pick me up even though it has no caffeine or stimulants. Add a little almond milk ... http://candida.all-around-us.com/2008/pero-extra-dark-roast-a-coffee-substitute/ This recipe is from The Greek Vegetarian by Diane Kochilas 1 cup wild rice, rinsed and soaked for 30 minutes 1 cup baby lentils, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium-sized carrots, washed, peeled, and diced (or grated) 2 celery ribs, washed, trimmed, and minced (optional) 2 garlic cloves, peeled ... http://candida.all-around-us.com/2008/spicy-lentil-and-wild-rice-salad/ Probably one of the hardest aspects of dealing with a mystery illness like Candida is the many promises people and or companys hold out for "cures."  When you are miserable and desperate it's hard to ignore the statements that promise to alleviate all the symptoms.  When these "cures" fail - ... http://candida.all-around-us.com/2008/false-hopes/ This is the best tasting gluten free flour mix I've found.  There's no predominating strong flavor that takes over the mix so the baked goods taste like . . . baked goods - not bean flour or quinoa or buckwheat.  Not that those are bad it's just sometimes a good ... http://candida.all-around-us.com/2008/gluten-free-sugar-free-baking-mix-for-pancakes-cupcakes-cookies/ This is my favorite soup.  It has an excellent combination of flavors and a lovely texture. 1 2 lb. butternut squash ( comes out well with pumpkin or acorn squash too) 4 T. butter 1 large onion, chopped in big pieces 2 leeks (white part only), sliced 4 c. water Sea salt and pepper Peel and remove ... http://candida.all-around-us.com/2007/butternut-squash-and-leek-soup/