Dear Sun Spots: Recently you had an article concerning a child with PKU. I was wondering if it would be possible to get the name of the company that the mother orders the child’s food from. I was also wondering if you would know where I could get some recipes for someone suffering from PKU. Thank you for any information you may be able to provide. – No Name, No Town.

Answer: The company can be found online at www.cambrookefoods.com (2 Central St. Framingham, MA 01701, (508)782-2300).

In addition you may want to try contacting Southern Maine PKU-Metabolism Clinic, Department of Human Services, Division of Community & Family Health, 151 Capitol St., Augusta, ME 04333, (207) 287-5357 for assistance on finding some self help groups and nutrition counseling.

Sun Spots also spoke with a retired nutritionis, who urges people with this disease to please contact their physician and a nutritionist to ensure they are following the correct diet for their medical needs.

In addition, you might be interested in attending this year’s annual Connecticut Family PKU event Sept. 20 to Oct. 2 at the Incarnation Center in Ivoryton, Conn. It is for families with children and adults with PKU.

Saturday afternoon features a low-protein food demonstration, appropriate for all families with low-protein diets. For more information please contact Robin at [email protected].

In the meantime, perhaps you and your family might enjoy the following recipes found online at Cambrooke Foods. Again, anyone with this condition should please first check with their nutritionist or doctor prior to cooking these recipes:

Cheese Quesadillas Ingredients: 1 tsp oil, 2 Tbs chopped onion, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1/4 cup chopped tomato, 1 tsp minced seeded jalapeno pepper (optional), 1/2 Tbs minced fresh cilantro, 2 CBF Tortilla Wraps, 1/4 cup CBF Shredded Cheddar Cheese, 1/4 cup salsa. Method: Heat oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Sauté 3 minutes.

Add tomato and jalapeno and sauté 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro, remove from heat and set aside. Place one tortilla in a skillet over medium heat coated with cooking spray, and top with cheddar cheese shreds. Spoon all other ingredients except salsa; top with the other tortilla.

Cook 3 minutes, pressing down with a spatula until cheese softens.

Turn carefully; cook until thoroughly heated through. Cut the quesadilla into quarters. Serve with salsa. Servings: 1 serving per 2 quarters. Total Protein: 1.3 g. Phe per serving: 42 mg.

Savory Vegetable Stew with Dumplings – Stew Ingredients: 3 Tbs. olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1/2 medium onion (175g), sliced, 1 medium stalk celery (115g), cut in 1/4 inch slices, 1 cup baby cut carrots (145g), cut in 1/4 inch slices, 4-ounce can small mushrooms, cut in half, 2 cups prepared beef flavored broth, 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained, 2 Tbs. corn starch, salt and pepper to taste.

Dumplings Ingredients: 1 cup MixQuick (100g), 1/4 water, salt & pepper to taste.

Stew Method: In a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, sauté the garlic, onion, celery, and carrots in olive oil until tender. Add the mushrooms, diced tomatoes and bring to a boil. Combine the prepared broth with the corn starch and add to the stew and stir.

Reduce heat and gently simmer, uncovered, about 20 minutes. Dumplings Method: Combine MixQuick, water and desired seasonings and stir until moistened. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto hot stew mixture. Cover and cook on medium heat for about 20 to 25 minutes. Servings: Makes 6 servings. Total Protein: 2 g per serving. Phe per serving: 67 mg per serving.

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