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There are no dedicated Gluten Free bakeries in DFW that I am aware of since Laura's closed. On something as important as your wedding cake and on a day as big as your wedding day, I probably would not chance it with a regular bakery - too much cc. If it were me, my entire wedding would be Gluten free, just because it is my special day and I wouldn't want...
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ARCHIVED Two Months Trying And Still No Baby...
zkat replied to Becci's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
I second the Justmommies.com forums - the nicest group of ladies on any TTC forum. I also agree that patience is key - depending on age, genetic factors, timing and just plain luck, it is not as easy to get pregnant as we always believed it to be. I read somewhere that the average is 6-8 months after coming off hormone forms of birth control. Kat. -
ARCHIVED How Should I Handle This In The Future?
zkat replied to BigDogz's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
I am so sorry your original post/question got derailed. I will be happy to provide you with some of my bar coping strategies that may help you in the future. If I am in a bar, I tend to stick to the simple. I don't want to quiz the bartender when they are very busy. Most unflavored liquers are gluten free. Watch out for the flavored or "girly" drinks... -
The wait is long and they don't take reservations. We took our pager next door to Fox Sports Grill to watch the Mavs. game while we waited. Kat.
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If you are willing to travel to Dallas the Dr. listed below are endorsed by DFW Celiac. I have not used any of the dr.'s but my Endocrinoligist is in the Dallas Diagnostics Group and I have been very impressed with them so far. Dr. John Secor 8221 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX Suite 214, LB 1 214-368-6707 Open Original Shared Link Dr. Steven...
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I wanted to add my two cents. I found out they had gluten free pizza earlier this month and just made it out last night. It was worth it - and by far the best gluten free pizza I have had to date. The one at Legacy just started stocking Red Bridge beer, also. While Red Bridge is not my favorite gluten-free beer - it was priceless to order beer and pizza...
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If you want hard answers, then you will need to go through either an elimination diet or testing. For years I tracked my food to see what was bothering - pizza, spaghetti, some BBQ and sandwhiches. If I had my guess, it would have been tomatoes. Nope - it was wheat. My uncle is diagnosed with biopsy and blood test. His reaciton is quick and swift...
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Jason, I changed jobs about 2 years ago and I am expected to go to lunches and dinners with clients, co-workers and my bosses. It used to be so nerve wracking for me to eat out with other people - I was intimidated and embarassed. I have since discovered that most people don't think twice about it after the waiter leaves and no body has thought less...
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ARCHIVED Suggestions On Handling Family Holidays?
zkat replied to waitingdorothea's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
I handle it different at each house. My MIL is very considerate and saves every wrapper/container and always includes me in the menu planning before hand. She is also the only house that feels guilty if I cannot eat EVERYTHING. I usually do a lot of the cooking over there and I enjoy it. My FIL's house and his wife - while they have the biggest hearts... -
Hopefully you are on the tail end of it. I glutened myself on Christmas day (Yea - it was a dumb mistake too) and I am back to myself today. Still a little tired, but coming out of the fog. It has been a long time since I was zinged this much, it has only been cc issues and just a couple of them in the past two years. It usually takes about a week for...
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I am a fellow soccer player with Celiac! I have been gluten free for over 2 years, but when I do get glutened - all my inflamation responses flare - shin splints, IT Band (Has you AT checked your IT - mine will kill me from over use after a tourney), you name it it flares. It does subside with time, ice and Arnica Gel. It is also possible you truly hurt...
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ARCHIVED General Mills Honey Nut Chex Now gluten-free
zkat replied to savvvyseller's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Elizabeth - Did the Kix say Gluten Free on the Box? I looked at a box in Central Market (H-E- and noticed it no longer contained oats or barley, but didn't buy them because I wasn't 100% sure. The Honey Nut Chex pre gluten free used Almond, hopefully that won't change. -
ARCHIVED Dallas Or Plano Texas Great Restaurant
zkat replied to DallasJayhawk's topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants
It was Delicious n Fit when it was on Parker road. Laura just moved locations next to the Pancake house on 75 the name changed to Laura's Bistro. I haven't been to the new location yet, but we went to the old location on a regular basis. She always bakes my birthday cakes every year and I buy graham crackers in bulk during the holidays for pie crusts... -
ARCHIVED Gluten Free Restaurants In Tampa/clearwater
zkat replied to kmort's topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants
I know this is probably too late for your trip, but I travel to Tampa a lot. I eat at Capital Grill in the International Plaza Mall. The Chef is always so accomodating. He has even made me flourless chocolate cake, off the menu. The waitress even pointed out he dusted the pan with cocoa. The food is excellent and the service is always outstanding.... -
Gatorade is Gluten Free, I drink it a lot. Dextrose is another name for sugar. It is very high on the GI index, so it could be insulin that is causing the crash and burn. As far as fueling for long rides/runs - I am training for a marathon and currently at 40 miles per week. Any run over 8 miles, I use Cytomax Gels and Cytomax pre-mixed drink. Both...
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Some of the menu items are much better that home cooking, simply because I don't have to make them or clean up. That is worth what ever it takes! Laura is a great lady. She does not have Celiac or have a loved one that has Celiac, she does it because she saw a need in the community and felt she could fill it. I always get my cakes from her and I have...
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ARCHIVED Hives & Accidental Gluten Ingestion
zkat replied to Gwen B's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
If I understand your post correctly, you have tested positive for Soy allergy and then had a hive reaction after eating at a chinese resturant with Soy sauce. My guess is your hives were triggered by the soy if that is a confirmed allergy. Some allergies become worse over time, I would not ever risk eating soy again if I were you! Kat. -
Alex, I was where you are last January. I am also an avid runner and play soccer. I spent the majority of my 20's in bed when I wasn't working. Seriously out of shape and ill. After going gluten free, I felt much better and realized I truly missed those days of sports. I started with light running a couple of days a week and used the elipitical trainer...
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Your sister is very blessed to have you in her life and you are so sweet for trying. Maybe next time it will give her some peace of mind if you and she prepare the food together. I know I am very nervous about food that I don't see made. Prime example-my mom made homemade stew this holiday. She was very careful about using only vegetables and tomato sauce...
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I find that all of my sports are improving with the gluten free diet and they suffer terribly when I get glutened! I run, lift and play soccer. You are probably getting better nutrient absoprtion now, so your muscles are responding better. Not to mention the increased energy! As far as the protien supplement, I personally would not add it back until...
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I drink bacardi when I go out. I have never had a gluten reaction to it, but it does have very much the laxative effect if I drink too much. It also plays havoc on my blood sugar levels, which makes me very nauesous and shaky.
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What part of Dallas are you visiting? There are actually a lot of options in the area. Some may require driving, depending on where you are staying. Open Original Shared Link I eat at Delicious n Fit in Plano a lot. She has really good desserts. Chuy's is very good and I have had great dining experiences there. I have never eaten at Kozy Kitchen...
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It is probably both allergies. Traditional quiche is made from eggs and pasty crust with meat, cheese and other items added. It can be made without the crust, but no way it is made without eggs. Sorry, I hope you get to feeling better soon.
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First off, Welcome! 2nd, I know this is not what you want to hear, but in order to get an accurate DX, your husband needs to continue eating gluten until the biopsy, even if the Dr. tells you to go ahead and go gluten free. At least the Appt. is Wed. and hopefully they can get the biopsy scheduled quickly. Once gluten is removed from the diet, your...
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ARCHIVED Eating Out Is Such A Pain In The Ass Now
zkat replied to jasonD2's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
I go to a lot of MLS Soccer games and I contacted FC Dallas and they gave me the name and number of the company that runs concessions at Dr. Pepper park. There are not a lot of options at Sporting or concert events, so I always eat before I go, bring snacks and stick to stuff I know is safe-M&M, Snickers etc. If we are going out to dinner with friends...