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Two New Treasures...

jaten

By jaten
in Coping with Celiac Disease

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jaten Enthusiast
jaten
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It's been almost a year since my gi diagnosed me as having Celiac Disease. It's hard to believe I've managed to survive without intentionally consuming gluten for 11 mos! I remember the confusion and feeling of being overwhelmed that settled on me for many weeks afterwards. Thanks to so many people here, I have managed fairly well, and the confusion and sense of being overwhelmed is pretty much a thing of the past.

I've learned so much during these months about how to deal with the disease and where to find and how to make foods that are truly delicious. Recently, I've made two more discoveries that now rank in my "can't do without" list:

  • Schar Crackers
  • The Gluten-Free Kitchen cookbook by Roben Ryberg

Some here, no doubt are already familiar with one or both of these, but they were new to me. The Schar Cracker is the first gluten-free cracker I've found that tastes like the gluten-filled ones I remember; it reminds me of a cross between a Saltine and a Ritz. DH found these in a health food store this week and brought some home to me ...what a great guy!

I found The Gluten-Free Kitchen at a Barnes and Noble a couple of weeks ago. So far everything I've tried from this book is really good and passes with two thumbs up from my DH (who is gluten-free only by choice, at home, in support of me). An added bonus with this cookbook is that almost every recipe only uses potato starch, corn starch, and xanthan gum in the way of flours. So, if you're like me....that is, you weren't a baker in your previous life, and you aren't particularly interested in stocking the pantry with dozens of specialty flours that you don't understand, but you still want great tasting foods this cookbook is for you! (Amazon stocks it, too)

I have no interest in either of these items, they are just my newly-discovered, can't-live-without treasures. Have you recently discovered some gems? Please share your new finds!

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Guhlia Rising Star
Guhlia
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Gosh, there are so many things that I've discovered that are now staples in our household...

1. Bette Hagman cooks Fast and Healthy - has THE BEST pizza recipe ever! Tastes and feels like real pizza!

2. Bard's Tale Beer - yum

3. Wal-mart's GV brand - they label gluten free

4. Ener-G and Glutano pretzels - my daughter would kill for them!

5. Allrecipes.com - LOVE this site for gluten free cooking!

There are so many others that I'm sure I've overlooked.

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
Posted

Ooh, good idea for a thread!

Mine would be--

Potato starch. I use that stuff for everything! I have to limit my grains, so it's a must-have.

"The Gluten Free Kitchen"--because she uses starches instead of grains!

Boylan Cane Cola :D

Tinkyada--for my occasional grain splurges

Stash tea--all gluten-free/gluten-free facility!

Of course, there are more, but these are the ones I just can't live without ;)

ArtGirl Enthusiast
ArtGirl
Posted

I would never have tried these - they're pricey - but you get what you pay for!

Virgil's root beer

Reed's Ginger Beer - best ginger ale ever!

Speaking of ginger ale - making my own with sparkling water with fresh ginger is one of my favorite drinks (with Stevia it's sugar-free, which the drinks above are not).

Mary's Gone Crackers - I just love these.

Guest nini
Guest nini
Posted

my latest discovery is

Bi-Aglut and Schar Pastas

EnerG LIGHT Tapioca Loaf (The most like regular ol white bread for a sandwich!) NOT THE RICE BREAD... ICK!

EnerG donuts and donut holes

Kinnikinick Brownies

Nestle Hot Cocoa Mixes LABELED GLUTEN FREE!!!!

mamaw Community Regular
mamaw
Posted

Guhlia

could you share the b.hageman fast pizza recipe?

My loves are : BiAglut pasta

Anna's Bread Mixes

Everybody Eats crusty baguettes & rolls

CarrieFaith's soft breadstick recipe

Lisa Mentor
Lisa
Posted

A great find of me in down south podunk.......was Philly Cheese Cake Filling, ready to serve.

We served this at Thanksgiving with homemade fresh cranberry sauce - leave the crust and serve in a clear cocktail glass.

For those who miss cheese cake, this is a pretty good substitution...There can be alot of creativity with this product. I was glad to find it.

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SarahTorg Apprentice
SarahTorg
Posted

It has to be corn thins for me. They are like rice cakes, only MUCH thinner. Egg salad on them, or peanut butter is awesome. Or cheese, miricle whip and sweet pickles.

Oh, how I love these, and they are about the same price as a loaf of gluten bread.

and lundbergs rice chips! The santa Fe Barbeque flavored. Those are absolutely addicting.

And I've come up with a GREAT white bread recipe ALL on my own that tastes exellent.

And I love Pamelas pancake and baking mix.

A great find of me in down south podunk.......was Philly Cheese Cake Filling, ready to serve.

We served this at Thanksgiving with homemade fresh cranberry sauce - leave the crust and serve in a clear cocktail glass.

For those who miss cheese cake, this is a pretty good substitution...There can be alot of creativity with this product. I was glad to find it.

2ofus2kids2dogs Apprentice
2ofus2kids2dogs
Posted

Great thread!

JerseyAngel - ME TOO!!!! I am using potato starch flour for EVERYTHING. I ordered a CASE of it! I'm only gluten-free for 2 months and Roben Ryberg's Gluten Free Kitchen cookbook I picked up the first week. It is so wonderful. The cake donuts and gingerbread are my favorites!!

Tinykada pasta - eveyrone in my house eats it and no one complains. I use it for lasagna and homemade mac and cheese, primarliy.

I've discovered that I do not like the rice flour texture. The potato startch flour really suits my taste better.

I tried the Kinnikinick pizza crusts (individual size) and they're pretty good, only a little too sweet for me. If I could find a good pizza - I'd be in heaven!! :D

happygirl Collaborator
happygirl
Posted

whole foods pizza crusts. to. die. for.

ajay Newbie
ajay
Posted
Have you recently discovered some gems? Please share your new finds!

Whole Paycheck Foods Gluten-free Chocolate Chip Cookies. At about a buck each, they're definitely a treat, but they're chocolate chip cookies! And no cornstarch!

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