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glutenfreeinminnesota 
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Posted 19 November 2009 - 09:04 AM
I just want everyone to know (new to gluten free and been having a hard time coping, so maybe you all know this) but I bought the Betty Crocker Gluten Free Brownies, at first they seemed REALLY thick...but YUM!!!! They taste just like the brownies I have always made. I take comfort in knowing at least when I crave brownies, I will be able to get my fix Have a good day everyone!!
Have a good day everyone!!
Diagnosed with Celiac Disease November 2009
2011:
Anemia is gone for the first time in my life, Yay!
Teeth are cleaner according to my dentist (interesting, eh???)
Eyesight has improved for the first time in my life (another interesting thing!)
**My advice to the newly diagnosed** HANG IN THERE!! It gets better and is so worth the seemly long road to getting better. Just be happy you can make yourself healthy with a diet change, and not have to take pills for the rest of your life. :D
2011:
Anemia is gone for the first time in my life, Yay!
Teeth are cleaner according to my dentist (interesting, eh???)
Eyesight has improved for the first time in my life (another interesting thing!)
**My advice to the newly diagnosed** HANG IN THERE!! It gets better and is so worth the seemly long road to getting better. Just be happy you can make yourself healthy with a diet change, and not have to take pills for the rest of your life. :D
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Posted 21 November 2009 - 08:09 AM
Yep, I agree! (And I'm extremely picky.) Those are the BEST brownies--I can't tell that they're gluten-free. My husband and kids love them, too. And their chocolate chip cookie mix is really good--not too crumbly and not too cakey. Hooray for Betty Crocker!!! Now, if I could only find a GOOD gluten-free yellow cake mix.
2/90 - Symptoms began. Diagnosed IBS.
4/08 - Positive Celiac blood test
5/08 - Negative Biopsies, but was advised to retake blood test in a few months
8/08 - Postive Celiac blood test again. Positive result came from a raised level of Antigliadin IGA antibodies.
9/08 - Decided to try the gluten-free diet. (Headaches and abdominal cramps subsided.)
12/08 - Intestinal issues FINALLY improved. Mouth sores stopped appearing.
1/09 - Negative Celiac blood test after being on a strict gluten-free diet. Self diagnosed Celiac.
The only quirky symptom left is my migratory joint pain. I'm hoping it will go away soon...
4/08 - Positive Celiac blood test
5/08 - Negative Biopsies, but was advised to retake blood test in a few months
8/08 - Postive Celiac blood test again. Positive result came from a raised level of Antigliadin IGA antibodies.
9/08 - Decided to try the gluten-free diet. (Headaches and abdominal cramps subsided.)
12/08 - Intestinal issues FINALLY improved. Mouth sores stopped appearing.
1/09 - Negative Celiac blood test after being on a strict gluten-free diet. Self diagnosed Celiac.
The only quirky symptom left is my migratory joint pain. I'm hoping it will go away soon...
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Posted 21 November 2009 - 08:33 AM
There are alot of ways to do brownies. I love Trader Joes and Bob's mixes, can't do betty crocker because of the soy. The hands down favorite are my peanut butter swirl brownies. I use a mix of canola oil and palm shortening in the place of butter or vegetable oil.
Peanut Butter Swirl
1 cup(s) creamy peanut butter (I have been known to use more than a cup)
1/3 cup(s) sugar
4 tablespoon(s) butter or margarine ( I mix palm shortening and canola oil)
2 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour ( I use Bob's all purpose baking mix, about 1 1/2 teaspoons with just a little bit of zantham gum) I know I stink at actual measurements
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
1 large egg
I mix this all together well
I plop glbs of the peanut butter mixture on top of the brownie mix and push it down into the pan and swirl it a bit so that there's less seperation when you've baked it. Still some of the peanut butter mix will seperate but its still awesome. This is more of a fork brownie than a grab and bite brownie.
more things to add to brownie mixes-
comstock cherry pie filling- great blackforest brownies,I want to find a good DF gluten-free fudge top top these with.
marshmallows, pecans, and caramel (smuckers or homemade) made great rocky road brownies
more when I have time to post...enjoy. I'm making 2 huge batches and freezing today.
Peanut Butter Swirl
1 cup(s) creamy peanut butter (I have been known to use more than a cup)
1/3 cup(s) sugar
4 tablespoon(s) butter or margarine ( I mix palm shortening and canola oil)
2 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour ( I use Bob's all purpose baking mix, about 1 1/2 teaspoons with just a little bit of zantham gum) I know I stink at actual measurements
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
1 large egg
I mix this all together well
I plop glbs of the peanut butter mixture on top of the brownie mix and push it down into the pan and swirl it a bit so that there's less seperation when you've baked it. Still some of the peanut butter mix will seperate but its still awesome. This is more of a fork brownie than a grab and bite brownie.
more things to add to brownie mixes-
comstock cherry pie filling- great blackforest brownies,I want to find a good DF gluten-free fudge top top these with.
marshmallows, pecans, and caramel (smuckers or homemade) made great rocky road brownies
more when I have time to post...enjoy. I'm making 2 huge batches and freezing today.
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Posted 21 November 2009 - 09:49 AM
I've always made The Barefoot Contessa's Outrageous Brownies... you can find the recipe at Food TV. The recipe makes TONS and they're super chocolate-y and rich. There's so little flour in them (1 cup I think) that my gluten-free blend (Analise Robert's) works really well!
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Living in the beautiful Ozark mountains in Arkansas
positive blood tests and later, positive biopsy
diagnosed 8/5/02, gluten-free (after lots of mistakes!) since that day
Dairy free since July 2010 and NOT happy about it!!
Living in the beautiful Ozark mountains in Arkansas
positive blood tests and later, positive biopsy
diagnosed 8/5/02, gluten-free (after lots of mistakes!) since that day
Dairy free since July 2010 and NOT happy about it!!
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Posted 21 November 2009 - 01:49 PM
tiredofbeingsickandtired, on Nov 21 2009, 10:33 AM, said:
There are alot of ways to do brownies. I love Trader Joes and Bob's mixes, can't do betty crocker because of the soy. The hands down favorite are my peanut butter swirl brownies. I use a mix of canola oil and palm shortening in the place of butter or vegetable oil.
Peanut Butter Swirl
1 cup(s) creamy peanut butter (I have been known to use more than a cup)
1/3 cup(s) sugar
4 tablespoon(s) butter or margarine ( I mix palm shortening and canola oil)
2 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour ( I use Bob's all purpose baking mix, about 1 1/2 teaspoons with just a little bit of zantham gum) I know I stink at actual measurements
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
1 large egg
I mix this all together well
I plop glbs of the peanut butter mixture on top of the brownie mix and push it down into the pan and swirl it a bit so that there's less seperation when you've baked it. Still some of the peanut butter mix will seperate but its still awesome. This is more of a fork brownie than a grab and bite brownie.
more things to add to brownie mixes-
comstock cherry pie filling- great blackforest brownies,I want to find a good DF gluten-free fudge top top these with.
marshmallows, pecans, and caramel (smuckers or homemade) made great rocky road brownies
more when I have time to post...enjoy. I'm making 2 huge batches and freezing today.
Peanut Butter Swirl
1 cup(s) creamy peanut butter (I have been known to use more than a cup)
1/3 cup(s) sugar
4 tablespoon(s) butter or margarine ( I mix palm shortening and canola oil)
2 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour ( I use Bob's all purpose baking mix, about 1 1/2 teaspoons with just a little bit of zantham gum) I know I stink at actual measurements
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
1 large egg
I mix this all together well
I plop glbs of the peanut butter mixture on top of the brownie mix and push it down into the pan and swirl it a bit so that there's less seperation when you've baked it. Still some of the peanut butter mix will seperate but its still awesome. This is more of a fork brownie than a grab and bite brownie.
more things to add to brownie mixes-
comstock cherry pie filling- great blackforest brownies,I want to find a good DF gluten-free fudge top top these with.
marshmallows, pecans, and caramel (smuckers or homemade) made great rocky road brownies
more when I have time to post...enjoy. I'm making 2 huge batches and freezing today.
Thank you so much! This sounds DELICIOUS! I might make these for Thanksgiving!
Diagnosed with Celiac Disease November 2009
2011:
Anemia is gone for the first time in my life, Yay!
Teeth are cleaner according to my dentist (interesting, eh???)
Eyesight has improved for the first time in my life (another interesting thing!)
**My advice to the newly diagnosed** HANG IN THERE!! It gets better and is so worth the seemly long road to getting better. Just be happy you can make yourself healthy with a diet change, and not have to take pills for the rest of your life. :D
2011:
Anemia is gone for the first time in my life, Yay!
Teeth are cleaner according to my dentist (interesting, eh???)
Eyesight has improved for the first time in my life (another interesting thing!)
**My advice to the newly diagnosed** HANG IN THERE!! It gets better and is so worth the seemly long road to getting better. Just be happy you can make yourself healthy with a diet change, and not have to take pills for the rest of your life. :D
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Posted 21 November 2009 - 01:51 PM
Wow, I am glad to know I have so many options! I will try those Betty Crocker cookies, and these other brands for brownies and baking! Thanks to all of you.
Diagnosed with Celiac Disease November 2009
2011:
Anemia is gone for the first time in my life, Yay!
Teeth are cleaner according to my dentist (interesting, eh???)
Eyesight has improved for the first time in my life (another interesting thing!)
**My advice to the newly diagnosed** HANG IN THERE!! It gets better and is so worth the seemly long road to getting better. Just be happy you can make yourself healthy with a diet change, and not have to take pills for the rest of your life. :D
2011:
Anemia is gone for the first time in my life, Yay!
Teeth are cleaner according to my dentist (interesting, eh???)
Eyesight has improved for the first time in my life (another interesting thing!)
**My advice to the newly diagnosed** HANG IN THERE!! It gets better and is so worth the seemly long road to getting better. Just be happy you can make yourself healthy with a diet change, and not have to take pills for the rest of your life. :D
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Posted 21 November 2009 - 08:55 PM
The Betty Crocker gluten-free Devils food cake mix is also good.
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Posted 22 November 2009 - 08:14 PM
StacyA, on Nov 22 2009, 03:28 PM, said:
The Betty Crocker brownies also freeze well (I freeze and hide a few just for me - forget my husband and boys!)
thanks! thats great to know too, mine got a little crusty when i didnt eat them fast enough...
Diagnosed with Celiac Disease November 2009
2011:
Anemia is gone for the first time in my life, Yay!
Teeth are cleaner according to my dentist (interesting, eh???)
Eyesight has improved for the first time in my life (another interesting thing!)
**My advice to the newly diagnosed** HANG IN THERE!! It gets better and is so worth the seemly long road to getting better. Just be happy you can make yourself healthy with a diet change, and not have to take pills for the rest of your life. :D
2011:
Anemia is gone for the first time in my life, Yay!
Teeth are cleaner according to my dentist (interesting, eh???)
Eyesight has improved for the first time in my life (another interesting thing!)
**My advice to the newly diagnosed** HANG IN THERE!! It gets better and is so worth the seemly long road to getting better. Just be happy you can make yourself healthy with a diet change, and not have to take pills for the rest of your life. :D
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Posted 23 November 2009 - 12:54 PM
The Betty Crocker yellow cake is good, too. I used it to make a pineapple upsidedown cake and it was great.
Just cover the bottom of the pan with a paste of dark brown sugar and melted butter. Cover that with crushed pineapple. Bake as the box directs. When done, invert on serving plate.
Just cover the bottom of the pan with a paste of dark brown sugar and melted butter. Cover that with crushed pineapple. Bake as the box directs. When done, invert on serving plate.
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Posted 23 November 2009 - 12:57 PM
luvthelake21, on Nov 21 2009, 10:55 PM, said:
The Betty Crocker gluten-free Devils food cake mix is also good.
I can find the white cake, the cookies, and the brownies pretty much everywhere around me - but I have NEVER seen the Devil's Food. Looks like I have a mission after Thanksgiving!!
Monica
dx celiac disease- November 1, 2008
dairy/casein free (much to my chagrin) for good- September 1, 2010
dx celiac disease- November 1, 2008
dairy/casein free (much to my chagrin) for good- September 1, 2010
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Posted 23 November 2009 - 01:57 PM
summerteeth, on Nov 23 2009, 02:57 PM, said:
I can find the white cake, the cookies, and the brownies pretty much everywhere around me - but I have NEVER seen the Devil's Food. Looks like I have a mission after Thanksgiving!!
I'm sure this is because here in WI we have all the Devil's Food and none of the White cake!
1960s-had symptoms-could have been before but don't remember
1970s-told had colitis or nervous stomach-was given phenobarbital, felt great but still had symptoms
Me, dd and ds diagnosed with Lactose Intolerance
2000-osteopenia
2001-had stroke because of medications I was given
June 2003-saw Chiropractor who specialized in nutrition: Celiac Disease not Lactose Intolerance, went gluten free with once in awhile cheating, off soy and dairy for about 6 months
June 2003-found excellent doctor for fibromyalgia (who has found out she has Celiac Disease)
May 2006-went gluten free with NO cheating-excellent! Made all the difference in the world
1970s-told had colitis or nervous stomach-was given phenobarbital, felt great but still had symptoms
Me, dd and ds diagnosed with Lactose Intolerance
2000-osteopenia
2001-had stroke because of medications I was given
June 2003-saw Chiropractor who specialized in nutrition: Celiac Disease not Lactose Intolerance, went gluten free with once in awhile cheating, off soy and dairy for about 6 months
June 2003-found excellent doctor for fibromyalgia (who has found out she has Celiac Disease)
May 2006-went gluten free with NO cheating-excellent! Made all the difference in the world
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