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Hi Debnak, I am new to this forum and found out a couple of weeks ago I most likely have celiacs. I go for my endo on base around the end of January. I am still eating some gluten but am feeling much better than I was before already.

I know what you mean about paying an arm and leg for stuff. Amazon doesn't even seem to ship here for their gluten free stuff (but they shipped me a breadmaker for free, go figure!). Natural pantry is pricey too. I have found a few things on the base at the commissary and they are cheaper, but they don't have a huge selection. (Oh, I live in Eagle River, btw)

It's nice to see a fellow Alaskan here. Sorry I don't have any advice about staying gluten free.

Amy in Alaska
Just wanted to add i saw in your profile your birthday is March 2. Same day as my daughter, she will be 11. : )

Feel your pain....I was diagnosed in July 2010 confirmed with biopsy in Oct. I've been trying the gluten-free diet seriously since Jan 01 11. Doubt I will ever really be "gluten free" Although I live in an area where gluten free products are more available and it is a trendy diet, I find the whole gluten free thing completely frustrating and a total inconvenience and pain in the butt. BTW I was also told I was allergic to corn, wheat, soy, nuts, and strawberries. What the heck is there left that tastes good!

Don't give up!

I agree, gluten-free can be really expensive, but there are ways to make it work....
I make a lot of recipes from scratch & have been experimenting for over 10 years.

My blog is http://bestofthislife.blogspot.com/

Even if you live off of quinoa pasta and quinoa alone, the variations to meal making are infinite
& ' Ancient Grains' - the brand, is really affordable when you order online...like $2.10 a box of pasta...
and tasty breakfast scones, made with millet flour will keep & freeze for easy thaw...there are options & hope!