tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834578705911913617.post647800066403350754..comments2023-08-25T06:47:12.472-04:00Comments on chockohlawtay: Fudgy Peanut Butter Swirled Black Bean Brownies [and Opening Up on My Food Allergies/Intolerances]Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09223230303706425812noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834578705911913617.post-76908473497422694552013-01-13T22:24:18.270-05:002013-01-13T22:24:18.270-05:00Hi! You can most likely use another bean that is ...Hi! You can most likely use another bean that is similar in texture (like cannellini beans, navy beans, etc). I wouldn't recommend chickpeas because they tend to be a little on the dry side. Hope you like the recipe!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223230303706425812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834578705911913617.post-82344130981075432392013-01-11T20:53:21.476-05:002013-01-11T20:53:21.476-05:00Hey there!
I find you blog quiet interesting. I w...Hey there!<br /><br />I find you blog quiet interesting. I was wondering if I can substitute black beans with some other beans in case I don't have access to it?<br /><br />PDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771469029235165320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834578705911913617.post-44348643608315059152012-11-02T11:17:54.762-04:002012-11-02T11:17:54.762-04:00Thanks so much Olivia! I can't imagine what i...Thanks so much Olivia! I can't imagine what it's like to have allergies that come and go, I would be frustrated too :(<br />I checked out your blog and your recipes look delicious (especially those doughnut muffins!), good luck with your allergy-free recipes!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223230303706425812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834578705911913617.post-25886849663283334232012-11-02T10:11:31.379-04:002012-11-02T10:11:31.379-04:00It is just so disheartening to hear that kind of n...It is just so disheartening to hear that kind of news. I've had allergies all through my life, but some will appear out of the blue sometimes, and it's very frustrating. I'm so glad I found your blog - I love all of the recipes I've seen so far! Thanks for sharing, and good luck being allergy-free!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834578705911913617.post-2030489092429397122012-10-31T14:26:21.234-04:002012-10-31T14:26:21.234-04:00Thanks so much for the info Stephanie! I got an I...Thanks so much for the info Stephanie! I got an IgG test first but after some research I learned how inaccurate the test was, so I got some other tests done. Thank goodness I did that research though, because then I would be avoiding basically every food I love (pineapple, honey, eggs, and so on)<br /><br />And good luck with med school! I would love to have an appointment with YOU, you seem so dedicated and helpful :)<br /><br />-JessJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223230303706425812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834578705911913617.post-10425329976226797182012-10-30T22:32:48.327-04:002012-10-30T22:32:48.327-04:00hi jessica!
I've been reading your blog for a ...hi jessica!<br />I've been reading your blog for a bit but have yet to bake anything yet because i'm kinda a wing-it type when it comes to cooking/baking and your recipes look so perfect!<br />I'm actually in medical school now, trying to become an allergist :)<br />I've been allergic to raw bananas since I was little (it is more of an oral allergy(proteins are similar to pollens I am allergic to) since I can eat them raw)and I've been very sad I can't eat all those banana "froyos" i've been seeing online.<br />but anyways, I actually worked for 2 years out of college doing food allergy research at one of the top food allergy clinics in the country so if you have any questions let me know! <br />ps. these are great tests to get http://www.pirllab.com/lab/pirl_science.html as they are cutting edge but not covered by insurance yet :( IgG testing means nothing most of the time (good allergists just use IgE testing) so if you never had a problem eating something, please don't avoid it just because the test says you are sensitive!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474029588403910551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834578705911913617.post-33160448607296702552012-10-23T16:35:50.652-04:002012-10-23T16:35:50.652-04:00Aw thanks! One of my friends has a similar issue t...Aw thanks! One of my friends has a similar issue to you, but without the allergies, she has Crohns disease so she can't eat high-fat, high-fiber foods. I hope your allergies go away! They can be such a nuisance sometimes ;)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223230303706425812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834578705911913617.post-66608653855535362212012-10-22T14:43:06.429-04:002012-10-22T14:43:06.429-04:00I read this post about an hour after you first pos...I read this post about an hour after you first posted it... but I forgot to comment! :D<br /><br />I developed my allergies when I was seventeen. At first I found that it was so weird to have just noticed these food allergies while most kids get them when they are a lot younger. My doctors now speculate that it was caused by my long use of antibiotics. I'm still in the healing process with regards to my stomach. I can't eat anything high in fat or fiber along with my allergies... So that rules out nuts, coconut, beans, cauliflower, broccoli etc. Hopefully one day some of my allergies and sensitivities will go away, but for now I just have to deal.<br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing your story! It's inspiring that you can still make so many wonderful recipes, despite your allergies. Look forward to more in the future! Thanks :)Eating 4 Balancehttp://eating4balance.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834578705911913617.post-9907024664158413202012-10-15T19:55:34.291-04:002012-10-15T19:55:34.291-04:00Aw thanks so much Jenny!!
I find that I react badl...Aw thanks so much Jenny!!<br />I find that I react badly to sweeteners like Splenda, even though I admittingly love the taste... but with all the natural sweeteners out there (like date sugar, coconut sugar, etc) there really is no reason to use Splenda. I also get frustrated when I find a product that says it's sugar free and contains sucralose or aspartame, or when I find a product that is gluten free and is entirely made up of cornstarch... I agree, homemade is always best :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223230303706425812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834578705911913617.post-8000779460684111252012-10-15T14:08:46.800-04:002012-10-15T14:08:46.800-04:00While I can definitely see as a food/baking.... sc...While I can definitely see as a food/baking.... scientist(?) hearing the news of having to eliminate so many easy and cheap ingredients would be upsetting, who more perfect than you to be given that challenge and help so many in similar situations!<br /><br />So far the only items that cause a reaction in me is artificial sweeteners. I am sensitive to side effects of many things such as medicine also so I always research when something "new and natural" comes out. Luckily with me I can avoid medicines since I rarely need any and only use them when absolutely necessary (like during my c-sections;) and only using true natural sweeteners is easy when you make your foods yourself.<br /><br />Its hard though when you see something in the store that sounds so good then you see its full of some sort of artificial sweetener. After researching agave and Stevia, I stay away from those also which means I rarely ever have store-bought treats. A small dose once doesn't seem to have much affect but frankly even for health reasons I just don't bother and try to come up with my own homemade versions.<br /><br />I love your blog and your recipes are easy to adjust with a replacement ingredient if needed. Everything I have made tastes great and I feel great feeding it to my daughters! So Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17464883366490175538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834578705911913617.post-20400125751082089232012-10-14T22:33:09.779-04:002012-10-14T22:33:09.779-04:00Hi Courtney, I am perfectly fine with oats! I don...Hi Courtney, I am perfectly fine with oats! I don't have Celiacs or other issues, so as long as the oats are certified GF (I use these: http://astore.amazon.com/chockohlawtay-20/detail/B002TXT502) I'm fine... too bad, since they're so much more expensive than Quakers :(<br />As for substituting the oat flour, I'm not sure... it really depends on the recipe. I find that oat flour provides a very soft texture and absorbs a little more liquid that rice flour, but that's just in my personal experience. If you use rice flour, maybe try adding a tiny bit of xanthan gum (not too much or it will be gummy). Hope this helps!<br />-JessJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223230303706425812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834578705911913617.post-52418096362516162472012-10-14T22:28:23.756-04:002012-10-14T22:28:23.756-04:00Thanks Lauren! I seem to be fine with the erythri...Thanks Lauren! I seem to be fine with the erythritol I'm using, I tried a different brand recently that says it's from non-GMO corn. And I love coconut sugar! I bought this kind a while ago (http://astore.amazon.com/chockohlawtay-20/detail/B003XBBAUM) and like to use it most in baked goods since the smell is a little strong, kind of like sucanat. I couldn't believe that it contains vitamins and minerals, I like it when sweeteners can be healthy ;)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223230303706425812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834578705911913617.post-61363276288415008902012-10-14T19:40:39.446-04:002012-10-14T19:40:39.446-04:00Hi Jessica,
These look amazing! I just have one q...Hi Jessica, <br />These look amazing! I just have one question regarding your food intolerances, if you don't mind??<br />How are you with oats? Do they make you sick? The protein in oats is remarkably similar to gluten and often causes problems. Bought to you by the gluten intolerant girl who can't have oats either :(. Just wondering with your recipes with oat flour is I can substitute with rice flour?<br />Thank you!Courtneynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834578705911913617.post-20799239045378197302012-10-13T20:37:19.362-04:002012-10-13T20:37:19.362-04:00Hi Jessica! I just thought I'd mention that er...Hi Jessica! I just thought I'd mention that erythritol can be derived from a soy origin. I understand that it is a sugar alcohol, but I thought with your newfound allergies, you might like to know this. This recipe looks awesome, by the way! I've been really loving coconut sugar (do you ever use that?). The calorie content is higher, but some of these sweeteners that claim they are calorie free seem highly processed and scare me! Laurenhttp://www.oatmealwithafork.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834578705911913617.post-14731916330297953292012-10-13T16:32:54.258-04:002012-10-13T16:32:54.258-04:00Thanks for finally sharing! I'm one who liked ...Thanks for finally sharing! I'm one who liked your blog before but it's even easier for me to make your recipes now that they're gluten and dairy free. I too developed allergies during college as a 20-something female, strange. It's a long journey and don't think it's over yet, but good things can come from something as painful as food allergies. Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10153470327747368605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834578705911913617.post-29626557355956286852012-10-13T13:34:09.398-04:002012-10-13T13:34:09.398-04:00you are my hero, and i ADORE your blog :) most of ...you are my hero, and i ADORE your blog :) most of my family is sensitive to gluten and dairy and my dad has to stay away from sugar so your blog is a lifesaver! thankyousomuccchhhhhh :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834578705911913617.post-62002182378369294262012-10-13T13:31:16.236-04:002012-10-13T13:31:16.236-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.CLAW&BONEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14294541065873583481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834578705911913617.post-71541034492480218732012-10-13T12:08:14.700-04:002012-10-13T12:08:14.700-04:00Thanks! I'm sure oat flour will work, it'...Thanks! I'm sure oat flour will work, it's only 1/4 cup in the whole recipe, and canola oil is totally fine too. Cane sugar would be a great replacement for the erythritol, and is far cheaper too :)<br />Hope you like the recipe!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223230303706425812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834578705911913617.post-79167270393969579042012-10-13T10:18:16.966-04:002012-10-13T10:18:16.966-04:00Oh, you're genious! This recipe looks too good...Oh, you're genious! This recipe looks too good to be true, and the brownies look DIVINE! Must give it a go, though I may be forced to substitute some ingredients as the recipe looks a bit complex and expensive for my student budjet... would you think that oat flour would cut it for quinoa flour? I would also substitute canola oil for grapeseed oil and some other (healthy) sweetener for the odd-word-sweetener you used... <br /><br />But yeah, I MUST give them a try. I'm afraid I'll miss a lot if I don't ;-)<br /><br />Thanks for the recipe!Pipsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670645451620211445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834578705911913617.post-52415498765356656182012-10-12T21:23:09.125-04:002012-10-12T21:23:09.125-04:00You're amazing! That must have been so hard to...You're amazing! That must have been so hard to go through but it seems like you do a great job!!! These brownies look so fudgy and dense and amazingly delicious!!!!!!The Cooking Actresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14777879360257781197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834578705911913617.post-83209420482869170282012-10-12T20:28:45.915-04:002012-10-12T20:28:45.915-04:00I totally get ya, veggies are important too ;) I&#...I totally get ya, veggies are important too ;) I'm glad you can incorporate small amounts of flour now though!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223230303706425812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834578705911913617.post-49797705057817966472012-10-12T20:15:00.206-04:002012-10-12T20:15:00.206-04:00Oh wow, that IS strange! And I get the same react...Oh wow, that IS strange! And I get the same reaction when I introduce certain foods. Thanks for giving me hope that I may some day sink my teeth into bagels again ;)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223230303706425812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834578705911913617.post-16364966284682677832012-10-12T18:10:35.130-04:002012-10-12T18:10:35.130-04:00I was feeling really bloated a few weeks ago and I...I was feeling really bloated a few weeks ago and I thought it was due to all of the baked goods containing wheat and gluten, so I went on a mostly-Paleo diet and stopped cooking with flour for a while and I felt so much better! I'm definitely not allergic to gluten or anything serious, but limiting it really has made me go back to eating more veggies, which I had been neglecting in order to make room for dessert (they were healthy desserts, but really, as much as I was eating was not healthy for anyone!) Lately I've been cooking with flour a little more, but I still make sure I get my veggies and I get to keep my six-pack! :)Carolinehttp://www.teenhealthnut.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834578705911913617.post-77452414223210106252012-10-12T15:40:10.585-04:002012-10-12T15:40:10.585-04:00So strange... I developed a couple weird food into...So strange... I developed a couple weird food intolerances while I was in college, too!! As did my cousin! and when I looked it up, it seems a common thing to happen for females around age 20. WEIRD, right? I made up a "log" of what I was eating just like you did... and narrowed it down to mostly nuts, and strangely bananas and apples too. I cut nuts out of my diet completely and scaled waaaaaay back on bananas and apples. Every once in a while, I would test them out, and sadly it would always lead to feeling like crap again. However, slowly, after a couple years, I found I was able to re-introduce some nuts into my diet (in small quantities) and felt ok! I started with walnuts, then pecans... but still couldn't do almonds or peanuts. A couple years after that, I tried almonds again (see this post: http://www.chowvida.com/2012/04/almondjoys-vegan-gluten-free/) and to my joy, I can now eat them in moderation. Peanuts are still out. :( Bananas and apples I can now eat if they are cooked (in breads, etc). Anyways, sorry to hear about your intolerances... just keep in mind that it might not be forever, and maybe try them again in a year or so (in small amounts), just to see what happens! :) Alexhttp://www.chowvida.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834578705911913617.post-7889368489691222472012-10-12T14:19:02.283-04:002012-10-12T14:19:02.283-04:00Thanks so much Annie! Feel free to use my rating ...Thanks so much Annie! Feel free to use my rating chart, I always tell people to critical, like they're judges on Iron Chef America ;)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223230303706425812noreply@blogger.com