Sunday is my birthday, the Australian Open finals, and Super Bowl. How
great is that !
I want to do some Mexican kinds of snacky things, but I have a
problem. My husband recently had a kidney stone and the stone
analysis showed it to be calcium oxalate -- the most common kind. As
a result he was given a list of high oxalate foods he may not eat.
Beans of any kind are on the 'never' list. So are potatoes (sweet as
well), carrots, leafy greens, chocolate, berries and nuts.
So, does anyone have any ideas for Mexican snacky things without any
of the above? I don't mind cooking or shopping for ingredients. I
appreciate any ideas. I've kind of fallen into a rut about feeding us
and complying with the list.
Thanks
Janet US

Drinking 2 beers daily cuts the chance of kidney stones by 80%.

On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 10:19:25 -0800 (PST), wrote:

>Drinking 2 beers daily cuts the chance of kidney stones by 80%.
But dark and hearty beer is on the 'No' list. That's because whole
grains are also on the 'No" list.
Janet US

On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 12:26:00 -0600, Sqwertz >
wrote:

>On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 10:53:56 -0700, Janet B wrote:
>
>> Sunday is my birthday, the Australian Open finals, and Super Bowl. How
>> great is that !
>
>It's also the day before Groundhog Day! A good day to dress your
>groundhog for cooking tomorrow.
>
>http://www.wildliferecipes.net/game_...ipes/index.asp
>
>-sw
At least the Woodchuck Pie doesn't contain carrots or potatoes!
Janet US

On Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 9:54:03 AM UTC-8, Janet B wrote:
> Sunday is my birthday, the Australian Open finals, and Super Bowl. How
> great is that !
> I want to do some Mexican kinds of snacky things, but I have a
> problem. My husband recently had a kidney stone and the stone
> analysis showed it to be calcium oxalate -- the most common kind. As
> a result he was given a list of high oxalate foods he may not eat.
> Beans of any kind are on the 'never' list. So are potatoes (sweet as
> well), carrots, leafy greens, chocolate, berries and nuts.
> So, does anyone have any ideas for Mexican snacky things without any
> of the above? I don't mind cooking or shopping for ingredients. I
> appreciate any ideas. I've kind of fallen into a rut about feeding us
> and complying with the list.
> Thanks
> Janet US

avocados and cornmeal are on the good list, while tomatoes are on the
sometimes list. So I would make guacamole and chips.

Beware of nopalitos -- they appear to be high in calcium oxalate.

The worst thing to eat is beets.

Lite beer may work but I don't think men should ever drink lite beer for any reason.

On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 11:13:05 -0800 (PST),
wrote:
snip
>> I want to do some Mexican kinds of snacky things, but I have a
>> problem. My husband recently had a kidney stone and the stone
>> analysis showed it to be calcium oxalate -
snip
>
>avocados and cornmeal are on the good list, while tomatoes are on the
>sometimes list. So I would make guacamole and chips.
>
>Beware of nopalitos -- they appear to be high in calcium oxalate.
>
>The worst thing to eat is beets.
sounds like you have been there. Suggestion taken on board. Thanks
Janet US

On 01/29/2015 09:53 AM, Janet B wrote:
> Sunday is my birthday, the Australian Open finals, and Super Bowl. How
> great is that !
> I want to do some Mexican kinds of snacky things, but I have a
> problem. My husband recently had a kidney stone and the stone
> analysis showed it to be calcium oxalate -- the most common kind. As
> a result he was given a list of high oxalate foods he may not eat.
> Beans of any kind are on the 'never' list. So are potatoes (sweet as
> well), carrots, leafy greens, chocolate, berries and nuts.
> So, does anyone have any ideas for Mexican snacky things without any
> of the above? I don't mind cooking or shopping for ingredients. I
> appreciate any ideas. I've kind of fallen into a rut about feeding us
> and complying with the list.
> Thanks
> Janet US
>

Set out a buffet with beanless TexMex chili made with tomatoes, garlic,
cumin, oregano and lots of fresh and/or dried chile peppers, Spanish
rice made with white rice (grinding off the hull leaving only the starch
makes them no longer a whole grain, in my opinion), some kind of squash
is Mexican-y, some kind of salad without leafy greens, nachos (the corn,
having been soaked in lime and ground up, is no longer whole grain),
corn tortillas, white flour tortillas, mini-empanadas, beanless taquitos
or a taco/tostada buffet with approved toppings. Flan for dessert.

On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 12:38:37 -0800, Whirled Peas >
wrote:

>On 01/29/2015 09:53 AM, Janet B wrote:
snip
>> So, does anyone have any ideas for Mexican snacky things without any
>> of the above? I don't mind cooking or shopping for ingredients. I
>> appreciate any ideas. I've kind of fallen into a rut about feeding us
>> and complying with the list.
>> Thanks
>> Janet US

, mini-empanadas, beanless taquitos
>or a taco/tostada buffet with approved toppings. Flan for dessert.

empanadas are a great idea
thanks
Janet US

On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 10:53:56 -0700, Janet B >
wrote:

>Sunday is my birthday, the Australian Open finals, and Super Bowl. How
>great is that !
>I want to do some Mexican kinds of snacky things, but I have a
>problem. My husband recently had a kidney stone and the stone
>analysis showed it to be calcium oxalate -- the most common kind. As
>a result he was given a list of high oxalate foods he may not eat.
>Beans of any kind are on the 'never' list. So are potatoes (sweet as
>well), carrots, leafy greens, chocolate, berries and nuts.
>So, does anyone have any ideas for Mexican snacky things without any
>of the above? I don't mind cooking or shopping for ingredients. I
>appreciate any ideas. I've kind of fallen into a rut about feeding us
>and complying with the list.
>Thanks
>Janet US

Chicken and rice... http://www.elboricua.com/arroz_de_pollo.html

On 1/29/2015 11:53 AM, Janet B wrote:
> Sunday is my birthday, the Australian Open finals, and Super Bowl. How
> great is that !
> I want to do some Mexican kinds of snacky things, but I have a
> problem. My husband recently had a kidney stone and the stone
> analysis showed it to be calcium oxalate -- the most common kind. As
> a result he was given a list of high oxalate foods he may not eat.
> Beans of any kind are on the 'never' list. So are potatoes (sweet as
> well), carrots, leafy greens, chocolate, berries and nuts.
> So, does anyone have any ideas for Mexican snacky things without any
> of the above? I don't mind cooking or shopping for ingredients. I
> appreciate any ideas. I've kind of fallen into a rut about feeding us
> and complying with the list.
> Thanks
> Janet US
>
I'd make a big pot of chili with tiny cubes of beef, not
supermarket-ground beef. Just use some re-hydrated dried chili peppers
(use the water in the pot), onions and garlic. No need for beans, says
this Texan. If you want to avoid whole grains, serve the chili on top
of some tortilla chips with some shredded jack cheese that will melt on
the hot chili. We call it a "Poncho" here. Like nachos, but with
no-bean chili and the refritos (refried beans) should be left off.

What about jalapeno poppers? Seeded jalapeno peppers stuffed with cream
cheese and fried.

Whatever left over meat you might have will make a good enchilada. Use
corn tortillas if you prefer them. Wheat tortillas made without whole
grains (most of them) are good, too. I like leftover meat enchiladas
with green sauce and melted Swiss cheese on top.

--
From somewhere very deep in the heart of Texas

On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 15:24:52 -0600, Janet Wilder >
wrote:

>On 1/29/2015 11:53 AM, Janet B wrote:

snip
>> So, does anyone have any ideas for Mexican snacky things without any
>> of the above? I don't mind cooking or shopping for ingredients. I
>> appreciate any ideas. I've kind of fallen into a rut about feeding us
>> and complying with the list.
>> Thanks
>> Janet US
>>
>I'd make a big pot of chili with tiny cubes of beef, not
>supermarket-ground beef. Just use some re-hydrated dried chili peppers
>(use the water in the pot), onions and garlic. No need for beans, says
>this Texan. If you want to avoid whole grains, serve the chili on top
>of some tortilla chips with some shredded jack cheese that will melt on
>the hot chili. We call it a "Poncho" here. Like nachos, but with
>no-bean chili and the refritos (refried beans) should be left off.
>
>What about jalapeno poppers? Seeded jalapeno peppers stuffed with cream
>cheese and fried.
>
>Whatever left over meat you might have will make a good enchilada. Use
>corn tortillas if you prefer them. Wheat tortillas made without whole
>grains (most of them) are good, too. I like leftover meat enchiladas
>with green sauce and melted Swiss cheese on top.

I forgot about jalapeno poppers! Thanks. All these ideas a good.
I've been cooking with the mind set of what we couldn't eat instead of
what we could eat. Chili sounds good. The weather here has been
30s-40s but we have an inversion. The days are totally gray and high
humidity. Chili should warm us up.
Janet US

On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 16:08:17 -0500, Brooklyn1
> wrote:

>On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 10:53:56 -0700, Janet B >
>wrote:
>
>>Sunday is my birthday, the Australian Open finals, and Super Bowl. How
>>great is that !
>>I want to do some Mexican kinds of snacky things,
snip
>>So, does anyone have any ideas for Mexican snacky things without any
>>of the above?

>>Janet US
>
>Chicken and rice... http://www.elboricua.com/arroz_de_pollo.html

thanks, Sheldon. We like arroz con pollo a lot.
Janet US

On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 14:44:56 -0700, Janet B >
wrote:

>On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 15:24:52 -0600, Janet Wilder >
>wrote:
>
>>On 1/29/2015 11:53 AM, Janet B wrote:
>
>snip
>>> So, does anyone have any ideas for Mexican snacky things without any
>>> of the above? I don't mind cooking or shopping for ingredients. I
>>> appreciate any ideas. I've kind of fallen into a rut about feeding us
>>> and complying with the list.
>>
>>I'd make a big pot of chili with tiny cubes of beef, not
>>supermarket-ground beef. Just use some re-hydrated dried chili peppers
>>(use the water in the pot), onions and garlic. No need for beans, says
>>this Texan. If you want to avoid whole grains, serve the chili on top
>>of some tortilla chips with some shredded jack cheese that will melt on
>>the hot chili. We call it a "Poncho" here. Like nachos, but with
>>no-bean chili and the refritos (refried beans) should be left off.
>>
>>What about jalapeno poppers? Seeded jalapeno peppers stuffed with cream
>>cheese and fried.
>>
>>Whatever left over meat you might have will make a good enchilada. Use
>>corn tortillas if you prefer them. Wheat tortillas made without whole
>>grains (most of them) are good, too. I like leftover meat enchiladas
>>with green sauce and melted Swiss cheese on top.
>
>I forgot about jalapeno poppers! Thanks. All these ideas a good.
>I've been cooking with the mind set of what we couldn't eat instead of
>what we could eat. Chili sounds good. The weather here has been
>30s-40s but we have an inversion. The days are totally gray and high
>humidity. Chili should warm us up.

From the RFC cook book:
http://i60.tinypic.com/126feyo.jpg

On 30/01/2015 4:53 AM, Janet B wrote:
> Sunday is my birthday, the Australian Open finals, and Super Bowl. How
> great is that !
> I want to do some Mexican kinds of snacky things, but I have a
> problem. My husband recently had a kidney stone and the stone
> analysis showed it to be calcium oxalate -- the most common kind. As
> a result he was given a list of high oxalate foods he may not eat.
> Beans of any kind are on the 'never' list. So are potatoes (sweet as
> well), carrots, leafy greens, chocolate, berries and nuts.
> So, does anyone have any ideas for Mexican snacky things without any
> of the above? I don't mind cooking or shopping for ingredients. I
> appreciate any ideas. I've kind of fallen into a rut about feeding us
> and complying with the list.
> Thanks
> Janet US
>
We were supposed to be in Melbourne for the Open. As luck would have it,
it hasn't worked out that way. SWMBO is glued to the TV lately! Next
year! ;-)

--

Xeno.

"Janet B" > wrote in message
...
> Sunday is my birthday, the Australian Open finals, and Super Bowl. How
> great is that !
> I want to do some Mexican kinds of snacky things, but I have a
> problem. My husband recently had a kidney stone and the stone
> analysis showed it to be calcium oxalate -- the most common kind. As
> a result he was given a list of high oxalate foods he may not eat.
> Beans of any kind are on the 'never' list. So are potatoes (sweet as
> well), carrots, leafy greens, chocolate, berries and nuts.
> So, does anyone have any ideas for Mexican snacky things without any
> of the above? I don't mind cooking or shopping for ingredients. I
> appreciate any ideas. I've kind of fallen into a rut about feeding us
> and complying with the list.
> Thanks
> Janet US

You could do corn chips and raw veggies that he can eat with salsa. Can you
get jicama there? I guess you would have to make a salsa without the
cilantro though. You could use guacamole and sour cream as dips. You
could also make a cheese dip.

Quesadillas are super easy to make. Put a flour tortilla in a lightly
greased pan or if you are super careful you can use a dry pan. Add grated
cheese and meat if you want it. If you want it really fast and smaller,
then put the filling on one half only. Heat until the cheese melts, then
fold it over. Otherwise put the filling on the whole thing, top with
another tortilla and carefully flip it over to crisp up the other tortilla.
Cut in wedges to serve.

You could make flautas or taquitos. I don't have a recipe. I usually just
buy them frozen or refrigerated. Costco has some chicken and cheese ones
that I think would be safe for him.

You could do nachos. Just leave off any of the offending foods. I think
they are best to do in the oven but I often do them in the microwave just
because it is cheaper. I take my time to arrange the chips so that they all
have some cheese on them. You could use cheddar, Monterrey Jack or a blend
of those with additional Mexican cheeses if you can find them. I find that
it works best to shred the cheese. You can add bits of tomato, onion, black
olives, cooked meat or fish, then nuke or bake until the cheese melts.

For something sweet, cut flour tortillas in wedges then coat in some kind of
fat such as melted butter, margarine, a mild tasting oil or if you are
really into low fat, you can spray with a pan coating. Then dip in a
mixture of cinnamon and sugar. Lay on a cookie sheet and bake at 350,
turning about halfway until they are nicely crisp and slightly brown. I
don't have a bake time as it can vary depending on how moist your tortillas
are and how big you cut the pieces. But it should only take a few minutes
per side so don't walk far from the stove. These can be served with ice
cream or whipped cream if you desire.

On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 17:05:12 -0500, Brooklyn1
> wrote:


snip
Chili should warm us up.
>
>From the RFC cook book:
>http://i60.tinypic.com/126feyo.jpg

that's one big recipe, Sheldon. Thanks for sharing!
Janet US

On Fri, 30 Jan 2015 09:31:00 +1100, Xeno >
wrote:

>On 30/01/2015 4:53 AM, Janet B wrote:
>> Sunday is my birthday, the Australian Open finals, and Super Bowl. How
>> great is that !
>> I want to do some Mexican kinds of snacky things, but I have a
>> problem. My husband recently had a kidney stone and the stone
>> analysis showed it to be calcium oxalate -- the most common kind. As
>> a result he was given a list of high oxalate foods he may not eat.
>> Beans of any kind are on the 'never' list. So are potatoes (sweet as
>> well), carrots, leafy greens, chocolate, berries and nuts.
>> So, does anyone have any ideas for Mexican snacky things without any
>> of the above? I don't mind cooking or shopping for ingredients. I
>> appreciate any ideas. I've kind of fallen into a rut about feeding us
>> and complying with the list.
>> Thanks
>> Janet US
>>
>We were supposed to be in Melbourne for the Open. As luck would have it,
>it hasn't worked out that way. SWMBO is glued to the TV lately! Next
>year! ;-)

we are watching some matches until 4 a.m. due to time zone
differences. I always think of the Australian as the beginning of the
season.
Janet US

On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 14:31:48 -0800, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

>
>"Janet B" > wrote in message
.. .

snip
>> So, does anyone have any ideas for Mexican snacky things without any
>> of the above? I don't mind cooking or shopping for ingredients. I
>> appreciate any ideas. I've kind of fallen into a rut about feeding us
>> and complying with the list.

snip
>
>Quesadillas are super easy to make.
snip
Thanks for the ideas. I often do the whole quesadillas.
Janet US

On 1/29/2015 12:53 PM, Janet B wrote:
> Sunday is my birthday, the Australian Open finals, and Super Bowl. How
> great is that !
> I want to do some Mexican kinds of snacky things, but I have a
> problem. My husband recently had a kidney stone and the stone
> analysis showed it to be calcium oxalate -- the most common kind. As
> a result he was given a list of high oxalate foods he may not eat.
> Beans of any kind are on the 'never' list. So are potatoes (sweet as
> well), carrots, leafy greens, chocolate, berries and nuts.
> So, does anyone have any ideas for Mexican snacky things without any
> of the above? I don't mind cooking or shopping for ingredients. I
> appreciate any ideas. I've kind of fallen into a rut about feeding us
> and complying with the list.
> Thanks
> Janet US
>

Happy early birthday! Wishing you now because I haven't had time to post
much lately and will probably miss it. Ouch on the kidney stone. I'm
sure the pain he had was enough motivation to stick with only what he
can eat.

GO HALKS! Not really a fan but I hate NE so if I'm going to watch, I'll
be hoping for Seattle to win.

--
ღ.¸¸.œ«*¨`*œ¶
Cheryl

On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 10:53:56 -0700, Janet B >
wrote:

> Sunday is my birthday, the Australian Open finals, and Super Bowl. How
> great is that !
> I want to do some Mexican kinds of snacky things, but I have a
> problem. My husband recently had a kidney stone and the stone
> analysis showed it to be calcium oxalate -- the most common kind. As
> a result he was given a list of high oxalate foods he may not eat.
> Beans of any kind are on the 'never' list. So are potatoes (sweet as
> well), carrots, leafy greens, chocolate, berries and nuts.
> So, does anyone have any ideas for Mexican snacky things without any
> of the above? I don't mind cooking or shopping for ingredients.

Guacamole, of course.... maybe you could use broad, thin slices of raw
jicama as your "chip". I'm confused about corn. One site said it was
high and another put it in low/mod... so I don't know if I can
recommend tortilla chips or not. Not sure if tomatillos are ok or not
either. Here's a recipe for tomatillo salsa
http://www.marthastewart.com/316989/fresh-tomatillo-salsa#Mexican-Inspired%20Appetizers|/919505/mexican-appetizers/@center/946776/appetizer-recipes|316989

How about poppers
http://www.marthastewart.com/317501/stuffed-jalapenos#Mexican-Inspired%20Appetizers|/919505/mexican-appetizers/@center/946776/appetizer-recipes|317501
or Tequila Grilled Shrimp?
http://www.marthastewart.com/317963/tequila-grilled-shrimp#Mexican-Inspired%20Appetizers|/919505/mexican-appetizers/@center/946776/appetizer-recipes|317963
Chorizo stuffed mini pepper is easy
http://www.marthastewart.com/332260/chorizo-stuffed-mini-sweet-peppers#Mexican-Inspired%20Appetizers|/919505/mexican-appetizers/@center/946776/appetizer-recipes|332260


Have you seen these sites?
http://lowoxalateinfo.com/how-to-get...ate-food-list/
http://thelowhistaminechef.com/best-...oking-methods/

> I appreciate any ideas. I've kind of fallen into a rut about feeding us
> and complying with the list.

Have you discovered quinoa?

Cauliflower whizzed in the food processor substitutes nicely for
mashed potato and butternut squash subs for sweet potato.



--
A kitchen without a cook is just a room

On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 14:44:56 -0700, Janet B >
wrote:

> I forgot about jalapeno poppers! Thanks. All these ideas a good.
> I've been cooking with the mind set of what we couldn't eat instead of
> what we could eat. Chili sounds good. The weather here has been
> 30s-40s but we have an inversion. The days are totally gray and high
> humidity. Chili should warm us up.

Sounds like corn is okay, so add tortilla soup to your list.

--
A kitchen without a cook is just a room

On 01/29/2015 01:04 PM, Janet B wrote:
> On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 12:38:37 -0800, Whirled Peas >
> wrote:
>
>> On 01/29/2015 09:53 AM, Janet B wrote:
> snip
>>> So, does anyone have any ideas for Mexican snacky things without any
>>> of the above? I don't mind cooking or shopping for ingredients. I
>>> appreciate any ideas. I've kind of fallen into a rut about feeding us
>>> and complying with the list.
>>> Thanks
>>> Janet US
>
> , mini-empanadas, beanless taquitos
>> or a taco/tostada buffet with approved toppings. Flan for dessert.
>
> empanadas are a great idea
> thanks
> Janet US
>

You're welcome. Another riff on the empanadas idea is to use masa dough
instead of wheat flour dough. Look up "molotes." Said to complement
savory fillings better than wheat dough. I'm fantasizing about a
picadillo filling, with pulled taco-seasoned pork, with a hot, sweet and
vinegary sauce with lots of dried and/or fresh chiles and plumped
raisins. Classic pork-fruit-chile combo. Any taco or tamale filling
would work, even fish prepared as for tacos.

Is it purines you're trying to avoid? I read someplace they don't think the purines in veggies affect gout. Things like organ meats may be very bad for it tho.

On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 15:22:05 -0800, Whirled Peas >
wrote:

>On 01/29/2015 01:04 PM, Janet B wrote:
>> On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 12:38:37 -0800, Whirled Peas >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> On 01/29/2015 09:53 AM, Janet B wrote:
>> snip
>>>> So, does anyone have any ideas for Mexican snacky things without any
>>>> of the above? I don't mind cooking or shopping for ingredients. I
>>>> appreciate any ideas. I've kind of fallen into a rut about feeding us
>>>> and complying with the list.
>>>> Thanks
>>>> Janet US
>>
>> , mini-empanadas, beanless taquitos
>>> or a taco/tostada buffet with approved toppings. Flan for dessert.
>>
>> empanadas are a great idea
>> thanks
>> Janet US
>>
>
>You're welcome. Another riff on the empanadas idea is to use masa dough
>instead of wheat flour dough. Look up "molotes." Said to complement
>savory fillings better than wheat dough. I'm fantasizing about a
>picadillo filling, with pulled taco-seasoned pork, with a hot, sweet and
>vinegary sauce with lots of dried and/or fresh chiles and plumped
>raisins. Classic pork-fruit-chile combo. Any taco or tamale filling
>would work, even fish prepared as for tacos.

I'm ahead of you. I'm doing a pork butt tomorrow with chipotles. I
had figured some of the leftovers would make some good empanadas.
That and some chili filled ones. Once the dough is made, there is no
reason not to make several different kinds. I would guess they would
freeze well if unbaked.
Janet US

On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 15:13:16 -0800, sf > wrote:

>On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 14:44:56 -0700, Janet B >
>wrote:
>
>> I forgot about jalapeno poppers! Thanks. All these ideas a good.
>> I've been cooking with the mind set of what we couldn't eat instead of
>> what we could eat. Chili sounds good. The weather here has been
>> 30s-40s but we have an inversion. The days are totally gray and high
>> humidity. Chili should warm us up.
>
>Sounds like corn is okay, so add tortilla soup to your list.

My tortilla soup contains black beans. I've tried the soup without
and it doesn't taste right to either of us. In a little while I
will try again and use corn instead.
thanks
Janet US

On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 18:09:02 -0500, Cheryl >
wrote:

snip
>
>Happy early birthday! Wishing you now because I haven't had time to post
>much lately and will probably miss it. Ouch on the kidney stone. I'm
>sure the pain he had was enough motivation to stick with only what he
>can eat.
>
>GO HALKS! Not really a fan but I hate NE so if I'm going to watch, I'll
>be hoping for Seattle to win.

Thanks. He is sticking tight to his diet. He is supremely motivated.
As for the team -- my thought exactly.
Janet US

On 1/29/2015 6:10 PM, sf wrote:

>
> Cauliflower whizzed in the food processor substitutes nicely for
> mashed potato and butternut squash subs for sweet potato.
>
>
>
It was popular for a while.
Tried it, did not like it. Did not taste nearly as good as a potato,
and not even as good as regular cauliflower.

Squash for sweet potato is close. Both are better roasted than mashed, IMO.

On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 15:10:54 -0800, sf > wrote:

>On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 10:53:56 -0700, Janet B >
>wrote:
>
>> Sunday is my birthday, the Australian Open finals, and Super Bowl. How
>> great is that !
>> I want to do some Mexican kinds of snacky things, but I have a
>> problem. My husband recently had a kidney stone and the stone
>> analysis showed it to be calcium oxalate -- the most common kind. As
>> a result he was given a list of high oxalate foods he may not eat.
>> Beans of any kind are on the 'never' list. So are potatoes (sweet as
>> well), carrots, leafy greens, chocolate, berries and nuts.
>> So, does anyone have any ideas for Mexican snacky things without any
>> of the above? I don't mind cooking or shopping for ingredients.
>
>Guacamole, of course.... maybe you could use broad, thin slices of raw
>jicama as your "chip". I'm confused about corn. One site said it was
>high and another put it in low/mod... so I don't know if I can
>recommend tortilla chips or not. Not sure if tomatillos are ok or not
>either. Here's a recipe for tomatillo salsa
>http://www.marthastewart.com/316989/fresh-tomatillo-salsa#Mexican-Inspired%20Appetizers|/919505/mexican-appetizers/@center/946776/appetizer-recipes|316989
>
>How about poppers
>http://www.marthastewart.com/317501/stuffed-jalapenos#Mexican-Inspired%20Appetizers|/919505/mexican-appetizers/@center/946776/appetizer-recipes|317501
>or Tequila Grilled Shrimp?
>http://www.marthastewart.com/317963/tequila-grilled-shrimp#Mexican-Inspired%20Appetizers|/919505/mexican-appetizers/@center/946776/appetizer-recipes|317963
>Chorizo stuffed mini pepper is easy
>http://www.marthastewart.com/332260/chorizo-stuffed-mini-sweet-peppers#Mexican-Inspired%20Appetizers|/919505/mexican-appetizers/@center/946776/appetizer-recipes|332260
>
>
>Have you seen these sites?
>http://lowoxalateinfo.com/how-to-get...ate-food-list/
>http://thelowhistaminechef.com/best-...oking-methods/
>
>> I appreciate any ideas. I've kind of fallen into a rut about feeding us
>> and complying with the list.
>
>Have you discovered quinoa?
>
>Cauliflower whizzed in the food processor substitutes nicely for
>mashed potato and butternut squash subs for sweet potato.

I use quinoa. Yes, I've seen most of the sites. They really confuse
the issue because the food items are placed differently between No
and Sometimes. I haven't see the Low Histamine Chef. That's an
interesting site. He's drinking a gallon of lemon/lime water each
day. He makes it himself. The citric acid is supposed to be
beneficial for dissolving any potential stones.
Thanks for the links. I was wondering if I could do something with
the chorizo that I have. I've been looking for a nice grilled shrimp
recipe.
He doesn't much care for cauliflower although I love it. I'll try it
sometime and see how it goes.
Janet US

On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 15:50:53 -0800 (PST), wrote:

>Is it purines you're trying to avoid? I read someplace they don't think the purines in veggies affect gout. Things like organ meats may be very bad for it tho.
No, Oxalates are the big bugaboo.
Janet US

On Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 12:54:03 PM UTC-5, Janet B wrote:
> Sunday is my birthday, the Australian Open finals, and Super Bowl. How
> great is that !
> I want to do some Mexican kinds of snacky things, but I have a
> problem. My husband recently had a kidney stone and the stone
> analysis showed it to be calcium oxalate -- the most common kind. As
> a result he was given a list of high oxalate foods he may not eat.
> Beans of any kind are on the 'never' list. So are potatoes (sweet as
> well), carrots, leafy greens, chocolate, berries and nuts.
> So, does anyone have any ideas for Mexican snacky things without any
> of the above? I don't mind cooking or shopping for ingredients. I
> appreciate any ideas. I've kind of fallen into a rut about feeding us
> and complying with the list.
> Thanks
> Janet US

He shouldn't eat rhubarb then.

On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 16:55:32 -0800 (PST), wrote:

>On Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 12:54:03 PM UTC-5, Janet B wrote:
>> Sunday is my birthday, the Australian Open finals, and Super Bowl. How
>> great is that !
>> I want to do some Mexican kinds of snacky things, but I have a
>> problem. My husband recently had a kidney stone and the stone
>> analysis showed it to be calcium oxalate -- the most common kind. As
>> a result he was given a list of high oxalate foods he may not eat.
>> Beans of any kind are on the 'never' list. So are potatoes (sweet as
>> well), carrots, leafy greens, chocolate, berries and nuts.
>> So, does anyone have any ideas for Mexican snacky things without any
>> of the above? I don't mind cooking or shopping for ingredients. I
>> appreciate any ideas. I've kind of fallen into a rut about feeding us
>> and complying with the list.
>> Thanks
>> Janet US
>
>He shouldn't eat rhubarb then.

Correct. I was going to mention that to you.
Janet US

On 1/29/2015 6:35 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 1/29/2015 6:10 PM, sf wrote:
>
>>
>> Cauliflower whizzed in the food processor substitutes nicely for
>> mashed potato and butternut squash subs for sweet potato.
>>
>>
>>
> It was popular for a while.
> Tried it, did not like it. Did not taste nearly as good as a potato,
> and not even as good as regular cauliflower.
>


Cauliflower as a sub for potato never did fool my late DH. I do like
mashed cauliflower with some cream and a tad of nutmeg, but it isn't in
the same neighborhood as mashed potato.

--
From somewhere very deep in the heart of Texas

On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 19:35:32 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

>On 1/29/2015 6:10 PM, sf wrote:
>
>>
>> Cauliflower whizzed in the food processor substitutes nicely for
>> mashed potato and butternut squash subs for sweet potato.
>>
>>
>>
>It was popular for a while.
>Tried it, did not like it. Did not taste nearly as good as a potato,
>and not even as good as regular cauliflower.
>
>Squash for sweet potato is close. Both are better roasted than mashed, IMO.

Agreed. Smushing seems a waste of cauliflower. I like both sweet
potato and butternut squash, but roasted, not mashed like baby food.
Actually I think cauliflower with broccoli in soup is a waste,
broccoli way over powers cauliflower. It's one or the other, broccoli
with cauliflower is TIAD... it's like genoa salami and turkey in a
hero sandwhich, may as wll leave it out, the turkey gets lost.
Actually I think even plain cauliflower soup is a big waste of
cauliflower... cauliflower is much more about texture than flavor...
my favorite way to eat cauliflower is raw, as crudites with a nice
blue cheese dip. Cauliflower is all about its texture, it hasn't much
flavor. That's why some TIADers attempt to make it into mashed
potatoes... doesn't work... the textures are very different.

> wrote in message
...
> Is it purines you're trying to avoid? I read someplace they don't think
> the purines in veggies affect gout. Things like organ meats may be very
> bad for it tho.

Purines are for gout. Different thing.

On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 15:22:05 -0800, Whirled Peas >
wrote:

>On 01/29/2015 01:04 PM, Janet B wrote:
>> On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 12:38:37 -0800, Whirled Peas >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> On 01/29/2015 09:53 AM, Janet B wrote:
>> snip
>>>> So, does anyone have any ideas for Mexican snacky things without any
>>>> of the above? I don't mind cooking or shopping for ingredients. I
>>>> appreciate any ideas. I've kind of fallen into a rut about feeding us
>>>> and complying with the list.
>>>> Thanks
>>>> Janet US
>>
>> , mini-empanadas, beanless taquitos
>>> or a taco/tostada buffet with approved toppings. Flan for dessert.
>>
>> empanadas are a great idea
>> thanks
>> Janet US
>>
>
>You're welcome. Another riff on the empanadas idea is to use masa dough
>instead of wheat flour dough. Look up "molotes." Said to complement
>savory fillings better than wheat dough. I'm fantasizing about a
>picadillo filling, with pulled taco-seasoned pork, with a hot, sweet and
>vinegary sauce with lots of dried and/or fresh chiles and plumped
>raisins. Classic pork-fruit-chile combo. Any taco or tamale filling
>would work, even fish prepared as for tacos.

To go along with the pulled pork idea, arepas would be great too.
http://picapica.com/blog/2013/09/how...arepa-kitchen/
or
http://tinyurl.com/ld2alov

Come to think of it, I think it's time I made some again.
https://flic.kr/p/pU3a7T

koko

--

Food is our common ground, a universal experience
James Beard

On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 21:43:26 -0800, koko > wrote:

>On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 15:22:05 -0800, Whirled Peas >
>wrote:
>
>>On 01/29/2015 01:04 PM, Janet B wrote:
>>> On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 12:38:37 -0800, Whirled Peas >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> On 01/29/2015 09:53 AM, Janet B wrote:
>>> snip
>>>>> So, does anyone have any ideas for Mexican snacky things without any
>>>>> of the above? I don't mind cooking or shopping for ingredients. I
>>>>> appreciate any ideas. I've kind of fallen into a rut about feeding us
>>>>> and complying with the list.
>>>>> Thanks
>>>>> Janet US
>>>
>>> , mini-empanadas, beanless taquitos
>>>> or a taco/tostada buffet with approved toppings. Flan for dessert.
>>>
>>> empanadas are a great idea
>>> thanks
>>> Janet US
>>>
>>
>>You're welcome. Another riff on the empanadas idea is to use masa dough
>>instead of wheat flour dough. Look up "molotes." Said to complement
>>savory fillings better than wheat dough. I'm fantasizing about a
>>picadillo filling, with pulled taco-seasoned pork, with a hot, sweet and
>>vinegary sauce with lots of dried and/or fresh chiles and plumped
>>raisins. Classic pork-fruit-chile combo. Any taco or tamale filling
>>would work, even fish prepared as for tacos.
>
>To go along with the pulled pork idea, arepas would be great too.
>http://picapica.com/blog/2013/09/how...arepa-kitchen/
>or
>http://tinyurl.com/ld2alov
>
>Come to think of it, I think it's time I made some again.
>https://flic.kr/p/pU3a7T
>
>koko

Nice. I'm glad you posted that. I thought arepas were palmed circles
of raw dough with a filling placed in the center and then covered with
more raw dough and rolled out -- so the filling and dough become one.
And then baked or fried. If you can follow my sentence? So I'm glad
I read through your link. Your photos show a different food item than
I had in mind. Good looking.
Janet US

On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 23:36:53 -0700, Janet B >
wrote:

>On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 21:43:26 -0800, koko > wrote:
>
>>On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 15:22:05 -0800, Whirled Peas >
>>wrote:
>>
>>>On 01/29/2015 01:04 PM, Janet B wrote:
>>>> On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 12:38:37 -0800, Whirled Peas >
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> On 01/29/2015 09:53 AM, Janet B wrote:
>>>> snip
>>>>>> So, does anyone have any ideas for Mexican snacky things without any
>>>>>> of the above? I don't mind cooking or shopping for ingredients. I
>>>>>> appreciate any ideas. I've kind of fallen into a rut about feeding us
>>>>>> and complying with the list.
>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>> Janet US
>>>>
>>>> , mini-empanadas, beanless taquitos
>>>>> or a taco/tostada buffet with approved toppings. Flan for dessert.
>>>>
>>>> empanadas are a great idea
>>>> thanks
>>>> Janet US
>>>>
>>>
>>>You're welcome. Another riff on the empanadas idea is to use masa dough
>>>instead of wheat flour dough. Look up "molotes." Said to complement
>>>savory fillings better than wheat dough. I'm fantasizing about a
>>>picadillo filling, with pulled taco-seasoned pork, with a hot, sweet and
>>>vinegary sauce with lots of dried and/or fresh chiles and plumped
>>>raisins. Classic pork-fruit-chile combo. Any taco or tamale filling
>>>would work, even fish prepared as for tacos.
>>
>>To go along with the pulled pork idea, arepas would be great too.
>>http://picapica.com/blog/2013/09/how...arepa-kitchen/
>>or
>>http://tinyurl.com/ld2alov
>>
>>Come to think of it, I think it's time I made some again.
>>https://flic.kr/p/pU3a7T
>>
>>koko
>
>Nice. I'm glad you posted that. I thought arepas were palmed circles
>of raw dough with a filling placed in the center and then covered with
>more raw dough and rolled out -- so the filling and dough become one.
>And then baked or fried. If you can follow my sentence? So I'm glad
>I read through your link. Your photos show a different food item than
>I had in mind. Good looking.
>Janet US

I think you were thinking of tlacoyos, they are great too. They don't
necessarily have to be filled with beans.

http://www.mexicoinmykitchen.com/201...reet-food.html
or
http://tinyurl.com/kftr77d

Hope you have a fun party.

koko

--

Food is our common ground, a universal experience
James Beard

On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 17:13:58 -0700, Janet B >
wrote:

> I'm ahead of you. I'm doing a pork butt tomorrow with chipotles. I
> had figured some of the leftovers would make some good empanadas.
> That and some chili filled ones. Once the dough is made, there is no
> reason not to make several different kinds. I would guess they would
> freeze well if unbaked.
> Janet US

So glad you said you're doing a pork butt because I wanted to suggest
carnitas, but you asked for appetizer suggestions so I abstained.

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A kitchen without a cook is just a room.

On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 17:17:07 -0700, Janet B >
wrote:

> On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 15:13:16 -0800, sf > wrote:
>
> >On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 14:44:56 -0700, Janet B >
> >wrote:
> >
> >> I forgot about jalapeno poppers! Thanks. All these ideas a good.
> >> I've been cooking with the mind set of what we couldn't eat instead of
> >> what we could eat. Chili sounds good. The weather here has been
> >> 30s-40s but we have an inversion. The days are totally gray and high
> >> humidity. Chili should warm us up.
> >
> >Sounds like corn is okay, so add tortilla soup to your list.
>
> My tortilla soup contains black beans. I've tried the soup without
> and it doesn't taste right to either of us. In a little while I
> will try again and use corn instead.
>

I was talking about the corn in masa... tortilla chips.

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A kitchen without a cook is just a room.