SCD Blog Sabatical

WOW. I cannot believe it has been over a month since I last posted. Let's just call it an unintended SCD Blog sabbatical. That said, I was certainly loyal to the diet throughout that time. Lots has happened since June. Here are some SCD highlights:

July 4th Party-

Several family and friends arrived for the 4th of July weekend to enjoy a parade and firework celebration. Here is the menu of SCD adapted recipes. If you are interested in any particular one please email me at jilluck@hotmail.com and I will let you know which SCD cookbook contains that recipe.

Appetizers:

• Artichoke Dip
• SCD Crackers, Brie, Cheddar cheese and Grapes
• Garlicky Humus
• Gazpacho
• Mexican Black Bean Soup (with melted cheese and "sour cream" aka SCD yogurt)

Meals:

• Cheese Burgers
• Spinach, Apple, Raisin Salad with Gorganzola
• Basil Pesto with Zucchini Spaghetti
• Pork Ribs with BBQ sauce
• Wings
• Mexican Meatballs

Cocktails & Dessert:

• Sangria
• Lemoncello
• Lemon Freeze Dessert

Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park-

The week after 4th of July my hubby and I headed to Bar Harbor, Maine where we spent a week strolling around the town and exploring Acadia National Park.

Lots of biking (14.5 miles), hiking (4 hours up and around a mountain), and kayaking (4 hours up the sound) called for refueling SCD style. Here are some meals that we enjoyed:

Breakfasts:

• Lots of SCD yogurt with fruit and honey
• Caramelized onion, mushroom and cheese omelet
• Poached eggs with sauteed mushrooms and tomatoes
• Cod wrapped in prosciutto with eggs over easy and spinach

Lunches:

• Cheese Burgers with avocado
• Salads
• Snacks packed for hiking/kayaking adventures e.g. nuts, cheese, dried fruit, SCD crackers

Dinners:

• Salad with grilled chicken (marinated in olive oil, thyme, salt and pepper) and dry white wine
• Filet Mignon and grilled shrimp with a garden salad
• Garlicky shrimp and NY Sirloin topped with caramelized onions
• Black Bean Soup with all the fixings e.g., salsa, melted cheese, SCD sour cream
• Maine Lobster with drawn butter
• Mussels
• Baked Brie with SCD crackers and apples

Thanks to the SCD I am having a happy and healthy summer and I hope you are too!

PS. I have lots of pictures but am having difficulty downloading them. Will work on that.