Bread Frenzy

In my attempt to create foods that my son could eat I have turned in to a bread freak! In December of 07  Z was diagnosed with EE, eosinophilic esophagitis (mouthful!). It is a condition where eosinophils, inflammatory cells, rapidly grow in your esophagus. Because your throat is swollen and tight,  you develop persistent reflux symptoms, sometimes unable to keep a meal down. Although there is not much known about the disease, they have correlated food allergies to the growth of the cells. The foods that you show a sensitivity to are then eliminated from your diet and you are given steroids to take daily for a yr and then gradually weaned off as long as symptoms stay at bay. Z has a very stubborn case of EE and we have yet to be able to wean him of the steroids so the doctors are wanting to be more aggressive about eliminating foods. Dairy and Soy are the next on the list on top of peas, corn, and mustard we have already eliminated.

Switching milks was the easiest task, Almond milk. What's not so easy is eliminating all the derivatives of corn, soy, and milk. Somewhere along the way I turned in to Betty Crocker. Yesterday I made 2 loaves of bread in my new bread machine and then today I made another. I am planning on buying the supplies to make my own almond milk. I have finally reached the verdict that Whole Foods recipe sight is going to be my new best friend. Tomorrow I am going to attempt to make my own granola bars. Wish me luck :) During this frenzy, I cannot keep my hands off the bread! I must have eaten a whole loaf so far! If anyone has any yummy recipes that would be much appreciated!