Tummy Aches

Posted by Margalit

When someone is down for the count with a tummy ache in our family, we try to follow the BRAT diet, but let's face it, bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast gets really mundane very fast. I know it's a great diet to settle a gippy tummy, but sometimes a little more flavor is needed to keep the sickie both healthy and satisfied. So, when the tummy ache strikes, I boil some chicken with carrots, celery, an onion, and some parsley, and make a nice soothing broth.

I also cook rice using the chicken stock, which adds a bit of flavor. If someone's on the mend, I'll add pieces of boiled chicken to the rice, and maybe even a bit of spice to make it more flavorful.

The thing that my kids clamour for when they're sick is a simple, but delicious treat. Cinnamon toast. It's easy to make, quick for those starvation tantrums, and it tastes great.

Whole wheat bread
salted butter
cinnamon sugar

Toast the bread until it's fairly dark. Butter with a thin layer of butter. Then top with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar. Serve.

Could anything be more simple? And it tastes so good when you're feeling nauseated. So grab a big bottle of ginger ale, pour some homemade applesauce in a bowl, and serve it with cinnamon toast. Your sickie will be happy!

TAGS: Cinnamom Toast, Sick, Toast
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