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Gluten Free and Specialty Diet Recipes

Amaretti Cookies

Stormy morning, can't bake most gluten-free recipes as weather prevents rising. So going testing a old recipe from a card (Families card box) I found. Amazingly this is a naturally gluten free, Grain free one. I modified it to be keto friendly and it turned out wonderful.
Amaretti Cookies (card name)
100g Blanched Almond Flour
100g Swerve Sweetener
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 Almond Extract
1 Jumbo Egg White 60g 1. Preheat oven to 350f
2. Mix Flour and sweetener in one bowl
3.  In another small bowl whisk egg white, extract, salt til lightly stiff
4. Fold the white mixture into the flour mix.
5. Form 1tbsp balls and place on parchment paper lined cookie sheet, flatten slightly as they do not spread.
6. Bake 18-25 min depending on if you want softer or crisper cookies.
7. Let set for 10 mins before removing to a cookie rack.
8. Dust with a bit of Swerve Confectioners Sweetener when Finished
On another note, did it with vanilla extract and a bit more swerve over the tops for sugar free sugar cookies. Thrive Market http://thrv.me/gf25
https://thrivemarket.com/p/bobs-red-mill-super-fine-almond-flour
https://thrivemarket.com/p/swerve-granular-sugar-replacement
https://thrivemarket.com/p/swerve-confectioners-sugar-replacement
Ennis_TX

Ennis_TX

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Cindy Neshe
 

Vertigo spells lately

Hello, I recently had two Vertigo episodes. I am wondering if the s’mores with marshmallows is the culprit? Has anyone experienced Vertigo from hidden gluten? I am really sensitive to gluten and Casein. I was diagnosed in May 2017 and had an endoscopy in March, small intestine was found to be normal. Diagnosis “May have Celiac”. I do carry one gene. Both Neice and my other nieces daughter are gluten sensitive. Both parents are deceased so I don’t know the history. I hope to hear from you.
Cindy Neshe

Cindy Neshe

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LaurenJohnson
 

Finally Got Tested

I have been seeing doctors since April of this year. I finally got tested for celiacs on Tuesday; I'm still waiting to get the results. I have been sick everyday for the past 8 months. I get rashes all the time. I originally tried to take allergy medicine, but it doesn't help at all. The rashes are sooooooo itchy and even sometimes burn if they get bad enough. After I eat, I feel like I'm getting quick sharp stabs in my stomach. My joints hurt so bad. I feel like I can't even write anymore without having to take a break. I drop things because of the sudden burst of pain in my elbows or wrist. My knees hurt. I am a server who is studying to be an elementary teacher (and so close to having my degree!). Sometimes I get headaches or migraines weekly. I'm losing hair and its gotten to the point where other people are noticing too. I am so frustrated that my body keeps causing me this much pain. I'm anxiously awaiting my diagnosis.  I'm so scared to find out the truth. Is this celiacs? If not then I have no clue what is wrong with me. If it it is celiacs, I am absolutely terrified for the journey. 
Johnson22

Johnson22

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Daily Life and Compromising
 

October Update 2018

Issues with my digestion contenue, I had to put off my doctors appointment til sometimes in October as that is when my check comes. In the mean time further evaluations by self. 1. Removing Emulsifiers IE Konjac, Guar Gum, Psyllum Husk, or any kind of binding agent for dinner. This conclusion was reached by the floating fats in vomit were bound to protein powders and other foods consumed. Assuming the floating fats are the issues and breaking them down in the evening being more difficult as ones pancrease and bile production slows throughout the day going into the evening. Removing the emulsifiers should lessen the impact and amounts of floating mass in the stomach no digesting and going rancid. Results....only one mouth full of fats, and no benzors the last 2 nights. To early to judge but I think their might be a corralation between my weakened digestive ablitity from the gluten exposure, digestive enzymes, fats, and the emulsifiers in my foods binding said fats to undigestable fiber and proteins that later go rancid thus triggering the irritation that is causing hte purge at night.

Going away from those issues, and to my business. The farmer market, the burgers where hit and miss. Paleo Burgers IE bun less burgers in lettuce are not a huge seller at the market as my competition and other sellers sell, BBQ sandwiches and BBQ plates...I mean why get a 1/4 angus beef burger when you can get BBQ? Only 3 other true celiacs in town so it was not a huge sell at the market.
The Stir Fry...got rained out and did not try at the market but did a group sampling and am still perfecting the dish.
Breakfast, Moderate hit, Build a bowl with Eggs, Hash browns, Turkey Bacon, and Turkey sausage. I do not use pork...I have 2 friends with lyme disease and pork issues so I keep pork out of my truck/market sells and leave it for catering only. Going to try Beef Chorizo and Eggs next market.
Soup...HUGE HIT, I broke out a 14qt soup kettle and made my mothers squash and chicken soup, everyone loved it. Going with pumpkin curry this next weekend and breakfast.

Other updates with business, I am designing the web site, menu and just got our POS in, banners, and new business cards for the catering.I also nailed a commercial dishwasher worth $3000 for $17 at a auction....going to run a hundred some odd heavy bleach and high temp cycles to clean it out.

Going to another topic, my mother, she is too embarrassed to bring up her 2-4 times of diarrhea a week, bloating, cramping with her doctor about the celiac testing. She also had to have her thyroid killed, gall bladder removed, type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis......yeah I am 90% sure she has it.
I am going to spurge and buy her a home testing kit and have her take it.

I put together a Care Package of corn free, gluten free foods for one of our other members but due to finances I told them they would have to pay shipping but all the food was on me. They never got back to me so thinking to change up the contents a bit and do a drawing....NOW do I want to keep the drawing here for celiac.com members or do I want to do it on my business site/instagram? Maybe both, keep the name of my business off the celiac.com side then combing entries and draw from there.....still have to have the winner pay shipping.
Ennis_TX

Ennis_TX

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Ms. A
 

Week 7 of gluten-free

Just like tracking the growth of a baby, I am now upping my tracking unit from days to weeks. I have learned a lot in this short time! The best thing we've done as a family is do gluten-free dinners. The cross-contamination in a family of five can drive me nutty, so it's best for me to stick to gluten-free family meals. For breakfast and lunch, on most days, everyone picks their own things and the gluten-free isn't as much of an issue. I have also decided to try to have a designated spot in the kitchen where I prepare my food, if we are all eating different things. I have contemplated having the whole family go gluten-free, but am realizing that it may not be necessary (yet). In the meantime, more of our ingredients are gluten-free, many recipes have been altered to be gluten-free, and some family members are better about cleaning up their bread crumbs 😊.
Ms. A

Ms. A

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Celiac-Positive
 

Everything goes downhill....

So, mid march 2018 and I go on a family holiday away from home. I was now beggining to grow bored of my gluten free diet so what did I decide to do?.... be an idiot and eat gluten while we were on that  holiday! So I ate gluten every day and at first I felt okay... not too great but barely noticeable. Then i started to get more and more symptoms back but because I hadnt eaten anything glutenous in a while now I didnt want to stop again. Then end of april, I started to experience a flare of my asthma and my celiac symptoms got worse. We started going back to the doctors every few days because I was getting worse and worse with my asthma symptoms. It got so bad in the following weeks I couldnt even do any physical activity. Even walking! Without wheezing and my chest feeling tight and breathless. I couldnt even attend school anymore! It continued like this for weeks until I was very ill..... Please leave feed back and leave a like 🙂
Mharzbarz9959

Mharzbarz9959

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Celiac-Positive
 

The beginning

Last year in 2017 around October I decided to start a gluten free and dairy free diet because I had been feeling really ill when I ate gluten. It was hard because my friends all ate gluten (like a lot of people) and I had to watch them eat pizza and sandwhiches and cakes etc . I felt like I was really missing out and I hated that I couldnt eat all the foods I liked. Christmas day came and I had to eat gluten free ~still~ but I was annoyed at this because the rest of my family could eat whatever they wanted and I had to eat the gluten free desserts and snacks that didnt really taste the same. Despite all that by January everyone had gotten used to me eating gluten free and I had come to accept finally I had to eat gluten free for my health. Despite that I had never even considered my symptoms being any more than just a bit of a gluten intolerance..... (I dont celebrate thanksgiving so that is why I didnt mention eating gluten free then.) Please feel free to leave feedback and comments as this is my first ever blog and I am still pretty unexperienced! 🙂
Mharzbarz9959

Mharzbarz9959

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Gluten Busters: Gluten-Free Product Alerts by Celiac.com
 

Food Recall Warning (Allergen) - Kim Châu brand Spring Roll recalled due to undeclared egg and wheat

Kim Châu Vietnamese Deli Ltd. is recalling Kim Châu brand Spring Roll from the marketplace because it contains egg and may contain wheat which are not declared on the label. People who have an allergy to egg or wheat, celiac disease or other gluten-related disorders should not consume the recalled product described below. Recalled products Brand Name Common Name Size Code(s) on Product    UPC Kim Châu Spring Roll None All packages where egg and wheat are not declared on the label    6 22384 00010 2
Scott Adams

Scott Adams

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Daily Life and Compromising
 

September Update 2018

So I am doing alright, I am getting over that exposure from last month stil....YAY random diarrhea 2-6 times a day...I am starting to wonder if by chance one of my meds changed...sorta want to try that gluten detective and see...but since the obvious exposure the other symptoms aside from the diarrhea have all stopped...it has me stumped if this just the new normal.

I am started up a new business "------ Paleo ------- ---" (censored it as the mods will not let me give names) it is the same name I intend for my food truck, I formed the LLC. I am doing catering right now, selling at farmers markets. I have some odd stipulations with the health department IE I can not cater anywhere but a church right now...has to do with the kitchen facilities and licensing.
The business is Paleo diet based, we do "Paleo Burger" Bun less burgers with a 1/4lb Angus or turkey patty between two chunks of green leaf lettuce. with add ons like guacamole, turkey bacon, vegan cheese, a secret house sauce blend, and condiments like a corn free ketchup and mustard.....those get expensive.
I plan on doing a stir fry menu with beef, broccoli and doing a Texas take with bell peppers and onions in it? trying to figure out the ratios but thinking 5lbs broccoli to 3lbs peppers and onions? Feed back welcome, will be using a blend of Coconut secret aminos and teriyaki sauce.
And a breakfast menu, thinking build a bowl, eggs, turkey bacon, shredded hash browns, maybe turkey sausage, and beef chroizo, heck can do green chili in with the eggs or hash for obrian style and this is to be later tried out in a few weeks
This week we are featuring the "Cave Man Burger" double patty version.
Food truck is a go btw, a local dealer ship will give me the 30k for sponsor ship in early 2019.

Bakery....well since we now have gluten free, cheap breads in most grocery stores people hardly come to me aside from a few dedicated customers....same with almond butters .... depressive really.

Few other life quirks, Ouros my bearded dragon...little princess there is being cranky about her food,  no longer accepting live feeders from her dish, she makes me pick them up and feed her one at a time..... but she clears a quarter cup of collard greens a meal, and loves meal worms but they are like junk food for dragons and only supposed to be fed in moderation as they can cause impactation. I find it funny we both live on high protein and deep green veggies lol. I just invested in buying a Point Of Sale set up...fracked up part buy everything separate on ebay and pay $269....buy from companies pay $779-$1200 I came out on top there and the analytical data I get on sales is marvelous and allows people to order at the kiosk and keep inventory. OH and I think I screwed myself on money....going to probably run out this month after getting meds and almonds....I spent some money trying to get stuff for others, being nice, and investing in my new business. Hoping karma/god helps out.

 
Ennis_TX

Ennis_TX

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Ms. A
 

Day 9 of gluten-free

I'm progressing nicely, but still hitting bumps along the way. Last night I went to a Japanese steakhouse and thought I made great choices until it dawned on me this morning that imitation crabmeat has wheat in it as a binder. I also tried a bite of seaweed salad and enjoyed every flavor until I realized it had soy sauce in the dressing. The rice paper was a nice alternative to a traditional wonton type wrapper. At the very least, a hard cider to drink was a safe move in the area of alcoholic beverages. This morning I not only ate one small pancake while cooking them, as I usually limit myself to. Rather I cooked the full recipe and sat down with my kids to enjoy pancakes, bacon, and fruit all together. I used Bob's Red Mill Gluten-free Pancake Mix and the kids couldn't tell the difference. I was impressed with the fluffiness and moistness of the pancakes. Feeling confident in my flour substitutions, I opted to make brownies after dinner using Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten-free flour. The taste was there, but they were a little fragile. The brownies were still a bit warm, so I am curious as to how they will be once cooled.
Ms. A

Ms. A

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Ms. A
 

Day 7 of gluten-free

Here I am a week into this lifestyle change and hoping I am on the right track. In general my digestive system feels better, but I seem to be constantly finding gluten hidden in things I wouldn't think of. Yesterday's discovery happened while reading the ingredients to an Italian dressing packet. I wouldn't have guessed that it would have wheat in it. Other learning curves are happening as I study labels, noticing where they clearly state "gluten free" and where I am left questioning the food. Most packages have the "CONTAINS:" area in which I check for it to say wheat. However, I realize that wheat isn't the only thing that has gluten. My appointment today with a nutritionist had to be rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances. I have the appointment rescheduled for next week and am looking forward to getting more education on this topic.
Ms. A

Ms. A

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Ms. A
 

Day 2 of gluten-free

A couple of weeks ago I received confirmation of what I had suspected for quite some time... I have celiac disease. Feeling that wheat doesn't digest well is different then knowing that it doesn't digest well. The formal confirmation is still sinking in... At first I was resistant and continued to eat wheat on occasion. I then became determined to give the gluten-free way of life a try in hopes that I would feel better. I then spent several days limiting my gluten intake all day to only crave and "treat" myself to something with gluten by the evening. It wasn't working and was feeling like a roller coaster. I finally dug my heals into my own cravings and knee I had to draw the line. Here I am on day two of gluten-free nourishment! I feel nourished and haven't had any stomach cramping and bloating. I am craving all the things I shouldn't have like pizza, bagels, a sub...as expected. However, I somehow managed to spend an entire dinner watching four children eat two of my favorite foods, fresh pizza and subs, while I enjoyed a chef salad (no croutons, of course). I think there's hope for this lifestyle change, but will need to be patient with myself. I look forward to feeling better and learning how to best nourish my body. I also look forward to passing on the information and experience to anyone who it may benefit.
Ms. A

Ms. A

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Daily Life and Compromising
 

Steps for Recovery

This is a personal note to myself on things to remember next time and things to consider.

If unsure of exposure take glidenX next few meals, blend and nima test samples of ingredients used to see if it was something you fixed.

THOW AWAY that tooth brush....you brushed after getting glutened...your brush is contaminated....

MAKE SURE to add a extra 2 tsp of Liquid Health Energy& Stress and Neurological support between standard dosing, this will help with anxiety and suicidal thoughts that will hit a few days after exposure
LOWER Magnesium Citrate and start using a bit more Magnesium Glycinate to reduce loose stools, and deal with the surge of magnesium deficiency issues that will arise over the next few weeks.
UP dose of slippery elm and marshmallow to soothe the intestines.
CBD oil, and eat hemp meal (mygerbs mill your own), and pumpkin seeds protein (jarrow) Helps with serotonin and melotonin regulation.

DO NOT eat any spicy food, foods with peppers, vinegar, strong in onion, garlic, or acidic foods. Change to a herb seasoned meals, super soft, Italian and french based herb blends work...your stomach is essentially carpet burned treat it that way.
Egg dishes are your friend, make them in the microwave super soft and mushy, no hard edges or those chunks that are tough. Mix about half half nut milk and eggs, blend in 1-2tbsp each of coconut flour, almond flour, mashed veggies, Jarrow bone broth powder, and feel free to thicken with 1-3 tsp of psyillum husk should make about 24oz...will help make your stools pies instead of liquid.
Protein shakes with similar blends and nut meal poridge with just nut milk, almond butter, coconut flour and a scoop of protein powder,

Personal notes, avoid foods that are even a tiny bit corny, allergies are much worse ...you react to things that used to be ok, Citric Acid, gums, propylene glycol, meats sold on those corn laden white blood absorbers under them (go to the back and ask for a pack without),
Stay away from nori, sea weed, or iodine products....your will find they make skin and other reactions worse.
 
Ennis_TX

Ennis_TX

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Daily Life and Compromising
 

4 Day Convention away from home

So I am currently away from my home for 4 days on a convention and sharing a room with normal people for room mates. I set up the rules of no foods other then what I bring in the room, and no eating outside of the room then coming back in, let me prepare all meals and provide all snacks....not quite well observed so far.

SO I brought a mini fridge, coffee maker, induction cook top, skillet and lid, measuring cups, disposable plates and utensils, all my own spices, knifes, condiments, hand blender etc.

I bought for me and THEM, NY Strip Steaks, eggs, egg whites, turkey bacon, Turkey sausage, ham steaks,  siete foods grain free tortilla, salad, pulled pork BBQ, dairy free cheeses (Miyoko Sharp Cheddar, and lisanatti shreds), kielbasas, apple gate beef hot dogs, epic salmon bars, potato chips, protes chips, dried okra, rice chips, nutzo butter, and things from my bakery like my "Little Italy Paleo Bread", Sugar Free Honey Paleo Rolls, "Apple Pie Almond butter muffins" Sugar free and grain free, "Davids Almond Butter Muffins" (a sugars free almond butter based grain free muffins with egg nog extract), Austin Ciders Honey Cider 24 pack, Barefoot Pick moscaoto 1.75L, James Harbor Rum 1.75L, bubbly sparkling water, zevia sodas, Pepsi Cane sugar, green teas, etc.

So I learned they eat a ton less then me first off....but they already drank ALL the liquor in 2 days....yeah a guy and his girl friend, they broke the rules once and brought in food, but I do not think that has been my source of issues.

I have gotten sick 3 times, I am popping gliden X every meal, there is flour, pastries, and gluten and corn food being eaten by everyone else here....I feel like I am in a rat poison factory. First day was just a vomit, second night ....only thing I did was drink water from a water COOLER, and brush my teeth and 4 hours later I had full ataxia attack and could not move....I have concluded that, the cooler got me, the water was refilled from the kitchen sink at the hotel.....BUT I got it last night no so much the ataxia but vomiting SOO hard I was blowing out capillaries in my mouth, nose, throat and bleeding, and I have read blood dots under my skin in my face this morning from rupturing them....I only brushed my teeth last night.....I did observe my room mate using my tooth paste tube and put tooth paste on this brush.......I think I found my CC issue....who knows

They are paying good, I am getting $500 to cook for them for the 4 days, First night I served up New York Strip and salad with wine. Morning the next day I did left over steak in scrambled eggs with siesta foods grain free tortillas, Migas with said tortillas and eggs for lunch, dinner was pulled pork and BBQ sauce, breakfast the next day was my paleo bread toast, eggs, turkey bacon, Lunch was pulled pork BBQ and dinner was Ham steaks and salad with toasted bread and lisanatti cheese, breakfast today is that Italian paleo bread with melted lissanatti mozzarella on it for cheese bread, turky bacon, and eggs, unsure on lunch today but either BBQ or kielbasa,might do the ham steaks and salad again.
Ennis_TX

Ennis_TX

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Gluten Free and Specialty Diet Recipes

Vegan Bacon Bits

Vegan Bacon Bits Combine
4 tbsp Coconut Secret Coconut Aminos
4 tbsp Colgin Liquid Smoke
3 tsp Lakanto Maple
1 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika 1. Preheat oven to 270F
2. Mix well then dump in 7-8 Oz of Let's do Organic Unsweetened Toasted Coconut Flakes make sure to mix and coat well then let set 5-10 mins
3. Place on foil lined baking sheets and turn the oven to 200F and bake 30-35 mins check then turn off oven and leave in there for a hour to dry out. NOTE ingredients bought through the Thrive  link get you a extra 25% off, great for gluten free shopping.
Thrive Market http://thrv.me/gf25
https://thrivemarket.com/coconut-secret-organic-raw-coconut-aminos
https://thrivemarket.com/lets-do-organic-toasted-coconut-flakes-unsweetened
https://www.luckyvitamin.com/p-2001037-lakanto-maple-flavored-syrup-sweetened-with-monk-fruit-13-oz
https://www.amazon.com/Colgin-Assorted-Liquid-Smoke-Gift/dp/B00H5WG6IG/ref=sr_1_7_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1512309885&sr=8-7&keywords=Liquid+smoke
Ennis_TX

Ennis_TX

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Shelby
 

So stressed??

Hey ,I just found out that I have celiac and that I have to go on a gluten free  diet. The bad thing about this is that I’m a really picky eater and I’m scared and stressed about how this will effect my life....???
Shelby_101

Shelby_101

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marie1122
 

How long did you go undiagnosed?

I had the following symptoms for 20 years: asthma, exteme fatigue, dental issues,bloating, gas, metallic taste in my mouth , itching, rash, hot flashes, pale skin, early menopause, numbness, nausea.  It ALL went away after I stopped eating wheat.  No thanks to allergist or derm.
marie1122

marie1122

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Daily Life and Compromising
 

July Update

SO it started off and has been very rough these past few weeks.
I kept having issues finding a new car, found one much cheaper and I just have to wait 2 weeks for it.
The Food Truck, working on getting a new LLC corporation filed for the truck then I can apply for offical financing. My initial inquires for financing were ignored or denied as the new venture did not have its own LLC and a bank account yet, and lending to a individual or a different business....well just looks bad on books for that kind of money.

I had a major catering job cancel on me...so looks like I lost out on a $300-600 job I was expecting.....I had already gotten new chaffers, food pans, etc. and invested in the larger crowd also.

I got to admit, if you want a pet and you have Celiac....get a lizard. No really they require calcium, and vitamin D like us, they require a low carb high fat/protein diet with dark leafy green veggies....at least bearded dragons do. I learned so much about food relations thanks to him...like you can not feed them too much spinach or certain greens or they bind with calcium and other nutrients and how high oxilates are bad for them.......DO NOT buy them processed food as most contains gluten. Go with a whole food only diet for your bearded dragon just like you would yourself. ....well almost, they eat crickets, and roaches instead of chicken and beef, .....BUT you can treat them with a tiny bit of eggs every now and then lol...he also loves tiny bits of shrimp.

Money wise....has been such a slump unable to go to farmers markets without a car....I have had some crazy thoughts go though my mind to get money.
Ennis_TX

Ennis_TX

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Gluten Busters: Gluten-Free Product Alerts by Celiac.com
 

Gluten-Free Beer Maker Glutenberg Recalls Non-alcoholic Beer Because it Contains Alcohol

The Glutenberg Microbrewery announces that it is voluntarily recalling certain "Glutenberg non-alcoholic" brand beer beverages because of a higher alcohol content than indicated on the package. Only packaging with cans bearing lot code 24606298 and the expiry date of March 29, 2019 are affected by this recall. Tests on previous batches of "Glutenberg without alcohol" had confirmed that they all contained an alcohol level corresponding to that indicated on the packaging, ie 0.1%. The analyzes of lot 24606298, however, revealed that the latter contained an alcohol content of 3.4%. "We do not compromise on the products we offer to consumers. We decided to proceed with this voluntary recall because it is important for us that consumers have the right time when they buy our products and can always trust that they are getting exactly the product they have chosen. Corrective measures have already been put in place to validate the alcohol content of this product even more accurately and to prevent this from happening again, "said David Cayer , Chief Executive Officer . Most of this lot has already been recovered before being sold. All retailers were also contacted to have the product removed from the shelves. Consumers who have purchased these products can take them back to their retailer for a refund or contact the company at info@glutenberg.ca. About the Glutenberg Microbrewery Glutenberg Microbrewery is a leader in the gluten-free beer segment. Winner of 5 World Beer Cup awards and 21 awards at the Canadian Brewing Awards, she is recognized as the world's best gluten-free microbrewery. Glutenberg Microbrewery's sales reach more than 2,000,000 L per year in 10 Canadian provinces, 26 US states and 8 countries. Source: newswire.ca
Gluten Busters: Gluten-Free Product Alerts by Celiac.com
 

Quorn recalls a batch of its 2 Gluten Free Burgers packs because of undeclared gluten

Quorn is recalling packs of 2 Gluten Free Burgers because they contain undeclared gluten
which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for
anyone with an allergy or intolerance to gluten. Product details: Product: Quorn 2 Gluten Free Burgers Pack size: 2 pack (227g) Batch code: 708049 Best Before: 30-Nov-19 No other Quorn products are known to be affected
Risk: Gluten This product contains gluten making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to gluten. Our advice to consumers:
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to gluten do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. Action taken by the company:
Quorn is recalling the above product from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, who will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice. Source: food.gov.uk
Daily Life and Compromising
 

Paleo Food Truck and Catering

SO life is a mess, and sink or swim. I had to sell my car last week, the market is slow as all hell recently and 2 of my regular customers for my bakery moved. SO I am shifting my focus to catering and my dream food truck.
I just finished redoing my food manager certifications, setting up contracts for whole sale accounts with companies. Cleaning out and fixing the back of my buildings shop area for a commissionary to park a food truck in.
I am working with Chef Units out of Houston for a truck build....due to the nature of Celiac and UC I am having them special build a food truck from scratch all new equipment and a bathroom that opens to the outside (for obvious reasons). Right now we are in the quoting phase and design plans. I am seeking grants and help from my local city with this truck, getting a fundraiser up and going, and seeking financing for the truck. I am looking at a 120K...I use about 100k to build the truck, then the other 20k to start the business, pay permits, insurance, LLC fees, outfit the kitchen, and get product to start. GOD I WISH we had more celiacs here.....I could use some opinions on menu and some help....I would honestly out of paranoia only trust a fellow celiac to work in my truck. Just a personal view...would would anyone else with this disease trust a normal person in a FOOD TRUCK to cook you a 100% safe dish?

Menu in the business plan looks like this Comments please
Mixed veggie stir fry using locally sourced vegetables, and meats with options of carb free noodles or over carb free rice seasoned with a non-soy or wheat sauce from coconut secret in either a teriyaki or garlic base. Also have choices for meat alternatives.  
Bun less Burgers, with either Turkey Burgers, or Beef, with the standard burger options of Bacon, Pickles, onions, condiments like Secret Sauce, Ketchup, Mustard. And Diary free cheese like Smoked Gouda, Mozzarella And possible Lettuce Wraps 
Pasta with konjac based carb free noodles with homemade thick sauce and served with a side of a nut-based garlic bread or toast from Mikey’s.  
Fresh Fries seasoned with blends from Big Axe Spice company and melted cheeses. Thinking making it our own and option to serve with Pizza Sauce. 
   Breakfast lines will consist of Eggs, Turkey Bacon, Sausage, Low Carb English Muffins from Mikey’s, and Muffins tops from them. We are also thinking of using their grain free tortillas as a Add in Item.                 
   Other options will be considered for limited or menu rotations such as kabobs, steaks, shredded Pork, Baked Fish, breakfast bowls, and grain free pancakes.  
We will be doing catering and can be booked for events, I have chafers, food pans, etc. And can do crowds up to 200 (calculated)

Food truck is outfitted with the following by build specs.
15" CharBroiler Grill
36" Countertop Griddle
6 burner 36" Range with 27" oven
15" 40lb deep fryer (should I upgrade to a 21" 70lb?)
24" Salamander Melter (broiler)
Small microwave
48" Three Pan Steam Table
30" 23 cubic foot Freezer
30" 20cubic food Fridge
24" glass front 14cubic food beverage fridge (will have cane sugar cokes, water, zevia soda, and sparkling water)
42" TV with Munu Software
Point of Sale system, cash drawer, credit card reader.

WITH the Above give me other menu ideas for quick (under 6mins) food ideas and menu items that are paleo and grain free.
Ennis_TX

Ennis_TX

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Daily Life and Compromising
 

Corn Conundrum

So I am allergic to corn...in a odd way. Corn starch, corn flour, corn syrup, corn oil will give me blood blister in my mouth and a 99-103F fever. Skin contact will cause a red sunburn looking rash that if not washed will start getting more like poison ivy....
Some derivatives from corn do not bother me, xylitol, erythritol, fibersol, etc.
I used to think citric acid and xantham gum from corn were in this line up as they failed to give me the mouth blisters but apparently it has other effects.

I have been using Daiya cheese in my Paleo catering business, I had someone else contact me with a corn allergy pointing out it contained corn....there is non in the ingredients...I do not eat it because the xantham gum makes me feel a bit nauseated. I emailed Daiya and learned the citric acid and xantham gum are made from corn. I proceeded to force myself to eat 2-3 slices of the cheese a day as a test.....no mouth sores....BUT I did start getting a low grade fever...but it was quite delayed. The late onset of the reaction makes me think the proteins I react to are mostly broken down but still present to be found by my gut. (much like some can have a lesser reaction to gluten removed beers as some of the proteins are broken down)

I have since contacted many companies to find what is what with corn. I have found Miyoko, and Leaf Cuisine Cheeses do not contain corn at all. Kite hill the ricotta, plain, and the dill and chive is safe. Pamela Creamery...the melt cheeses contain corn. So delicious contains cornstarch. Waiting to hear back from Lisanatti, and Tree line.

I found that some condiments I was using from Sir Kingstons the citric acid is sugar can derived but the few with xantham gum are corn but they swear the end product is processed enough that the proteins are not present where it could illicit a allergic reaction.
Primal Kitchen is Corn Free
I am waiting on Organicville to get back to me.


Still waiting a few other companies to come through on these things I will post comments on this on anything else I might find.
 
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July Update

July update,
I am really pushing catering...I have to. Trouble at the market with a new baker is driving me mad, late onset gluten exposure + her new ideas....it had me suicidal at my purpose and reason for being alive being taken away. Frankly my Saturday sales....used to be $30-120 a saturday, she has come along and started offering "Gluten Free" and refined sugar free baked goods out of her gluten kitchen with, with warnings. And my saturday profits are in the hole with -$20 to a maximum of $26. Most my customers were Fad dieters. She is selling to them and is extremely charismatic, pushing her foods on people giving away samples of both gluten and gluten free foods....she is claiming 40 years experience and that her parents were pastry chefs.
She is over qualified, she also sells arts and crafts, does music and instrument lessons, does cake decorating classes, cooking classes, she just moved here and took over. I was talking with her about sending her celiac customers to me since I can meet the medical gluten free needs (my sole purpose for being alive) and she says....that she has gotten new equipment for doing gluten free dedicated......I mention flour stays airborne for hours...and she says she will cook the gluten free on a different day...well yeah but that flour is going to settle on your gluten free cooking stuff......she is insisting she can do it......crap....I had a melt down when I got home.

My issues.....My brain damage took away my dreams of doing computer programing, my nerve damage took away my love of games, and I can not work controls precise enough now to enjoy or compete on them. This works with cooking as I can cut myself and glue it shut, burn myself and keep going.....
I have autism not much choice but this makes social interactions and promoting a business damn hard, talking to engaging people requires me to constantly tell myself to "look them in eye" "engage them" "try to find common ground" and constantly fight the urges to say what I want. I have to be alone a good part of the day and process things, go over things, and run scenarios in my head. I can not deal with people constantly.
Cooking is all I have left, my dad told me that this disease is a guiding light to show me what to do with my life...I started baking to give myself purpose when I was previously running a bucket list. THIS IS MY LIFE. My only reason to be alive is to cook, bake, and help people on these forums. Other wise I am a burden to my family...they have to pay for my medical expenses and rent. HELL the only thing keeping me from stupid things is 1. I have a lizard that needs me to keep it. 2. My insurance on my life has a suicide clause in effect. 3. The forums where I am needed to help people.

I took all my savings...even for my planned surgery to remove the infected abscess in my upper jaw...and used it to invest in catering pans, fuel, utensils etc......frack if the infection kills me at least life insurance will still pay out, I need a reason to live. I am lining up catering contracts with a church and my highschool class reunion.....hoping to get a investor for that food truck....hell might try asking on reddit lol.

Life otherwise is quite uneventful and my mind is swamped with trying to fix these issues at hand....I can not think of anything else other then finding my purpose in life. I wrote up a letter explaining my situation for the other baker......I think I will email it to her...it was emotional and pointing out that despite her good intentions she is a very negative influence to my life and well being.....
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    1.  Preheat oven to 375F.  Toss all filling ingredients in 8 x 8-inch greased pan. 
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