This says Eye love you
February 15, 2009 at 10:02 am 21 comments
I am allergic to several different types of raw vegetables and fruit. I can eat them once they have been cooked but when I chop them or eat them raw, I am guaranteed to have some discomfort. It’s never really, really bad. I might have an itchy mouth. My lips might swell a bit. I might get a rash on my cheeks. But sometimes I just really want to eat an apple and the slight discomfort is worth it.
I decided to go all Delia Smith for Valentine’s Day and make a traditional English meal for Scott. He wanted a pork roast with all the trimmings. I spent the afternoon making trifle – which is actually really difficult without a mixer. (I am shocked too that I don’t even have a hand mixer. And I call myself a baker!)
It was all going well and I had only set the smoke alarm off once when I started chopping parsnips. Then some time shortly after that I must have touched my face. It went horribly wrong from there.
I have never cooked parsnips before and have only really eaten them a few times. I didn’t think about parsnips being related to the carrot (which I know I am allergic to). I was busy thinking, don’t let the sauce burn, is that what it’s supposed to look like, where did I put the salt, how small should I chop these things, what exactly does Heidi see in Spencer? And poor Rihanna!
Internet, I am allergic to raw parsnips.
“Some people can have an allergic reaction to parsnip, and parsnip leaves may irritate the skin.” No shit, Wikipedia.
(I am fully aware that these photos look like they belong on Cops, America’s Most Wanted and/or Crime Watch. Feel sorry for me.)
These were taken just before my eye completely shut due to swelling and hives went down my face. I spent much of the night saying, “It hurts! It burns! It itches!” and talking Scott through making the rest of the meal, while trying to resist scratching my face off. Then the Benadryl kicked in and I passed out. It was a wild and crazy night of love for us.
Needless to say, this is not how I thought last night would go. I went all Hitch, rather than Delia. But at least I can say Scott sort of made me dinner.
(I am feeling a bit better now. Scott says I just look like an alien with one really small eye. )
Entry filed under: life, love. Tags: health, love, marriage, random.
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Lori | February 15, 2009 at 10:25 am
Oh! I hope it clears soon! And I hope Scott appreciates the effort.
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munichbavaria | February 15, 2009 at 11:03 am
Oh Caitlin! That definitely looks tragic, which is a lot when the most photogenic person alive looks like they just stepped out of a line up.
Definitely a Valentine’s to remember for your memoir.
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Elizabeth | February 15, 2009 at 11:30 am
Wow, that looks really bad! You still managed to look pretty though!
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melaina25 | February 15, 2009 at 12:27 pm
Oh no! Food allergies suck; as for the beater, you can get a hand beater at Tesco for under £5. I hope you are feeling better today!
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Christina | February 15, 2009 at 12:37 pm
The sad look on your face says it all, I certainly hope Scott appreciates your efforts.
Hope the swelling & hives go away quickly.
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lorryfach | February 15, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Owies! I hope it’s feeling & looking better soon!
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aislingc | February 15, 2009 at 12:59 pm
wow, that is a terrible reaction. I’ve never heard of allergies to parsnips before. Take care of yourself and I think this warrants a little tLC from Scott.
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hsanger | February 15, 2009 at 1:53 pm
Oh yikes
That looks uncomfortable!
Though, somehow you still look pretty! I don’t know if it’s your beautiful skin or your perfect eyebrows or your naturally pink lips but you’re a knockout
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Jelena | February 15, 2009 at 2:13 pm
Ouch, that looks painful! I hope you are feeling better already and Scott cookes for the rest of the month/week to make it up to you
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Beth | February 15, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Oh Caitlin! I hope you feel better soon!
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Abby | February 15, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Eeeeek! I hope you’re feeling better soon! x
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mrsukyankee | February 15, 2009 at 5:50 pm
You poor thing! I hope that you are feeling today!
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andrea | February 15, 2009 at 10:47 pm
Who knew such a good vegetable could do such horrible things? I hope it is better soon!
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MomMum-in-law | February 16, 2009 at 3:23 am
My poor baby! Scott should be worried as these pics really do look like something from “Cops”…maybe you could wrangle another Tiffany’s initial ( you have three you know) out of him!
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Grace | February 16, 2009 at 6:04 am
I always knew veggies were no good… grr. I hope you feel better soon!
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Sarah | February 16, 2009 at 11:41 am
That looks so uncomfortable! Hope it didn’t stick around for long and you’re feeling better!
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Rachel | February 16, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Oh no! I agree with Elizabeth, you still look pretty!
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Suze | February 17, 2009 at 11:38 am
Oh sweetie – that looks really painful!! Nasty, nasty vegetables! Hope you’ve recovered!
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Tori | July 25, 2009 at 5:02 pm
I feel your pain. My eye looks just like yours. Except after being swollen for a few days it’s starting to turn black and blue. Ouch. At least you know what to avoid
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