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  1. lenjac
    We made these the other night using Betty Crocker's chocolate cake mix and the pumpkin (1 cup) in place of butter. Mix the rest as the box says. I saw where some had added a cream cheese filling. Tried that too. Major deliciousness! It made about 14 standard size muffins. Very moist. The filled ones tasted better when they were completely cooled....
  2. lenjac
    I'm the only one with celiac. But my husband and kids eat gluten-free when I cook. My seven year old son is very knowledgable about what Mommy can/can't have and tells people. Your youngest will catch on fast. I work in a school and totally understand your concerns. I would allow your non celiac child to eat (hopefully healthy choices) with her friends...
  3. lenjac
    Personally, my reflux symptoms have greatly diminished since being gluten-free. Before I kept complaining of issues and the gi doctor would scope me and not agree with what he saw from the physical damage. He was making me feel like I was crazy and a whack. My regular doctor diagnosed the celiac and I haven't been back to the gi since.
  4. lenjac
    Wendy's is the only fast food option that I eat at. They (at many different locations) have always been very accomodating and don't seem flustered when I order things. The only thing I order at McD's is a milkshake.
  5. lenjac
    I was 33 and kept complaining of reflux issues that the GI doctor would not agree with. Finally family practioner order the celiac blood panel. Felt soooo much better w/in 2 weeks! Have been gluten free for over 4 years. To all the newbies, it gets easier as you go. But every accidental glutening seems harder to handle.
  6. lenjac
    thanks to all my gluten free friends! Your support is amazing!
  7. lenjac
    Thanks for the advice! It's the lack of control that is scarier than the surgery at this point.
  8. lenjac
    I have a hysterectomy scheduled for next month. My biggest fear is staying at the hospital and not in control of my food prep. When I had outpatient stuff done last year (tubes tied, cyst removed, and ablation--which didn't work as promised) the nurses kept insisting on trying to feed me crackers. After I explained why not for the umpteenth time they then...
  9. lenjac
    We all like Bush's the best
  10. lenjac
    I found a good cornbread recipe (and some other good gluten-free recipes) on a website for a very popular brand of butter (I don't want to get nailed for product pitching )
  11. lenjac

    ARCHIVED Gaylord Texan

    lenjac replied to texas's topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants

    We also had wonderful experiences at Gaylord Nashville, aka Opryland. The only down side was the high prices!
  12. lenjac

    ARCHIVED Rainforest Cafe?

    lenjac replied to ptkds's topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants

    We went to the Rainforest Cafe in Nashville this past July and it was the most wonderful place! I asked the served if he had a gluten-free menu and he stated he wasn't very familiar with our needs but his manager was. The manager sat down at the table with us, told me of things that I could get or that he could modify to make safe. He gave us time to place...
  13. lenjac
    I have been gluten-free for almost 3 years and feel so much better. But I have always wondered this... if we can't eat commercial, mainstream oats because of wheat exposure, why don't manufacturers have to label wheat in the ingredients or allergen list? Any help out there? My kid's box of Captain Crunch looks really good and tempting!
  14. lenjac
    Hi there. Some of glutened reactions do vary, but most are predictable. My husband has become more conscientous in regards to dealing with sickness with the more predictable ones. I've been gluten free for over 2 years nows, but when I would sucumb to a craving and cheat I really suffered. My most recent attack was accidental and I thougt I was dying...
  15. lenjac
    My advice as a school administrator is get the 504 plan, if she has any other learning difficulties then I would insist strongly on an IEP for OHI (other health impaired). Also, present your district's food service director with a physician statement and that will "make" the cafe. have foods on hand for your child. The only problem that I see you running...
  16. lenjac
    I'm celiac and a school administrator. We don't have any students with celiac disease but several with dairy allergies. We accomodate all of these students with soy alternatives. (Chicken nuggets/patties, pizza, mac/cheese, choc. milk...). One has a 504, another is on IEP for other health impaired (OHI). Contact your school first, then enlist the help...
  17. lenjac
    Boy can I relate with this. I have c/d and work at a school. If he realizes that he must be gluten-free (and he understands how it effects you) it will be a lot easier. 99% of the menu offered at my school is gluten loaded!!!! The cooks are excited on the days that I CAN eat and are becoming diligent about ready labels for me. I'm a school administrator...
  18. lenjac
    We have an old "fry daddy", not too big and seems to be sufficient for us (my husband melted the lid that came with it years ago). I'm the only with celiac, but also the one who does almost all the cooking. We only use the fryer with gluten-free food. If anyone can recommend a better one, let me know too.
  19. lenjac
    These are great, I even put a few mini-choc. chips in. I skip the powdered sugar. They disappear so fast, they never make to the storage container. LOL!
  20. lenjac
    GV brand is great for saving money on a gluten-free diet. We love the augratin potatoes, just wish I could convince my sister in law to buy that brand. She doesn't understand that from one brand to another of the same dish can be or not be gluten-free.
  21. lenjac
    Everytime I get accidentally get glutened, I gain weight. Weight loss was never the problem pre-dx, either. Initially when I went on the gluten-free diet, i lost about 30 lbs. Now everytime I get glutened, I gain at least 10 lbs per episode, and it doesn't just fall back off. Help!!!
  22. lenjac
    I'm in the Eastern PanHandle, Mineral county.
  23. lenjac
    We were at Walmart last night so I checked out the cereals...Trix now looks like it gluten free! Still wish we had more choices. Do any Walmarts carry envirokids?
  24. lenjac
    I voted for #1, but only had bloodwork done, chose not even bother with a biopsy. Had extremely positive dietary response and didn't feel the scope was worth the hassle. Also didn't like the GI I went to for past scope. Live in rural area and not many doctors to choose from. Also last visit with him after the scope made me feel like I was the quack! ...
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