Newly Diagnosed- What To Throw Out Of Kitchen

[wschmucks]

Hi Everyone!

I am newly diagnosed Celiac (4 weeks and still truckin). What in my kitchen needs to go? I bought new cutting boards (plastic), and am not using any wooden spoons. Not using my old teflon pans (what is old....)? If the surface looks visibly smooth is it ok to use? I am also using foil over any cookie sheets etc to help with contamination...anything else? What about tupper ware? Thanks for your help!

[ksymonds84]

Hi Everyone!

I am newly diagnosed Celiac (4 weeks and still truckin). What in my kitchen needs to go? I bought new cutting boards (plastic), and am not using any wooden spoons. Not using my old teflon pans (what is old....)? If the surface looks visibly smooth is it ok to use? I am also using foil over any cookie sheets etc to help with contamination...anything else? What about tupper ware? Thanks for your help!

Welcome!

I only tossed old teflon pans that were scratched up. I have a couple favorite cookie sheets that I just put parchment paper over. You can use new wooden spoons and cutting boards as long as your not sharing them with gluten eaters. Tupperware that is smooth and not scratched, I personally would keep, but plastic colanders with little holes I would donate. Also, I got my own toaster, they are inexpensive so why take the risk. If you are lacking counter space there are toaster sleeves you can purchase online. Others will have ideas for you as well. Welcome and ask away!

[missy'smom]

If you cook with cast iron, you need to either replace it or put it in the oven on the cleaning cycle, scrub and wash well, reseason and dedicate to gluten-free only. Deep fryers need to be replaced if they are to be used for gluten-free.

[mamaw]

breadmakers that have been used for wheat bread needs replaced as well. There is no way to clean the holes where the paddles attach.

I would get rid of anything that is porous & scratched.The hand mixer is also another thing to take a close look at. The air vents usually get clogged with flour.Cutting boards as well.

good luck on your new lifestyle.

blessings

mamaw

[ang1e0251]

I would also check your spice rack. I was fooled by a look alike; the original brand was gluten-free but the off brand was not. I hadn't checked...r-r-r-r. It was fun to go out and buy some new things. I went to Dollar General for some. A few of their blends are gluten-free like Soul Food Seasoning, good stuff!

[Jenny (AZ via TX)]

Missy's mom,

I didn't realize we could keep our cast iron skillets. I still have mine and would love to use it. So to clean it, when I put it in the oven do I put it in dry or do I need to put anything on it?

[missy'smom]

Missy's mom,

I didn't realize we could keep our cast iron skillets. I still have mine and would love to use it. So to clean it, when I put it in the oven do I put it in dry or do I need to put anything on it?

Yup. I love mine and use them everyday.

Just put it in dry. The self cleaning cycle get up to 400 or so -don't remember exactly, but very high, so let it completely cool in the oven when the cycle is over-takes a few hours. It vaporizes everything. You'll see powdery stuff everywhere. Takes a good bit of rinsing to get the oven and pan clean but no elbow grease or scrubbing. Let it dry well. Then you'll need to re-season with a coat of oil and a trip back to the oven like you did when you first got it.

[wschmucks]

Hey what about sponges? My roomate is NOT gluten free and washes his dishes with the same sponge and i wash mine with--and we share dishes. Could there be gluten on the sponge that leaves the residue on the plates? Or am i just being paranoid now?