Crazy diet update

The Detoxification/Restoration diet that I completed in mid-June was very successful in calming my stomach (after the first two weeks, which were miserable).  The re-introduction process, however, was tricky.  I was expected to introduce one isolated food at a time every two days and record how it made me feel.  Being that I was queasy and having food aversions to the little I could eat, it was difficult to determine which foods are definitive triggers.  I did learn that dairy and I don't mix well, and have therefore done my best to minimize it's role in my diet.  It's been surprisingly not hard considering all the awesome alternatives out there (vegan butter, almond milk, etc.)  Not to mention, it's just not worth the stomach ache.  Except for maybe my Mom's mac and cheese, but that's a predicament I will likely face in the winter once that becomes a warm and cozy menu option.

Once I am not pregnant any more, I will undergo allergy testing, which will hopefully reveal any other trigger foods.

In the meantime, I have had a great time seeking out dairy alternatives and have been really pleased with all of the delicious options.  Recently, we had dinner with some friends who strictly follow a diet similar to Paleo.  For dessert, Nicole made a super yummy Coconut Milk ice cream with some melted vegan chocolate chips and strawberries on top.  It was definitely a recipe that I needed to get my hands on.  Now, I just need to figure out how to make  a chocolate version to satisfy that craving...

Coconut Ice Cream (from Nicole Spitzack)
1 can full fat coconut milk
1 tbsp vanilla

2 eggs

1/4c raw honey

1 tsp cinnamon 

Whisk the ingredients together and then pour into ice cream maker.  Proceed according to ice cream maker directions (for us, it took about 20 minutes in my Cuisinart).

My sous chef and trusty "stirrer."  Her messes are epic, but she gets the job done well.  With a smile on her face no less.

Emmy devoured her bowl and mastered the words "ice cream," (pronounced: aye- kee) while asking for more.