I've tried to briefly answer most of the questions that have come from the MSG and homemade mix posts. I'll be happy to continue answering questions if you have any. I'm only speaking from my experiences, but I sure hope something here helps someone! What Pre-packaged Foods Can I Eat? Let's see. Just taking a quick scan through my pantry and refrigerator, these are some pre-packaged things I found. Take note - some people will be more sensitive than me and possibly not able to tolerate what I can. NONE of the products on my shelf have MSG as an ingredient, but their could potentially be some hidden MSG in terms like flavorings, seasonings, or spices. Personally, I can eat all the ... Read More
Homemade Mixes
Over 100 quarts of beans have been canned, and I've decided to stop! But the kitchen was still a busy place one morning last week as Mahayla and I prepared many of our homemade mixes for the year. I'll be telling you my MSG story one of these days, but basically I can't have it in any form or fashion. Finding spice mixes and such without MSG is nearly impossible. So, for several years now, we have been making our own mixes. In less than two hours we made everything from taco seasoning to shake-n-bake mix to Emeril's BAM. Here are a few pictures from our morning.
