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ARCHIVED 'dangerous' Levels Of Arsenic In 10% Of Rice
irish daveyboy replied to irish daveyboy's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
Hi Glutenfreefamily, here's another post from another forum adding to the information covered in the original issue. . Actually, the story goes back a bit, with plenty of stuff written on it a few years ago. The problem seems to be greatest if you are living in an area where both the rice, and the drinking water are contaminated with arsenic. Arsenic... -
ARCHIVED Travelling To Ireland Sometime Soon ?
irish daveyboy posted a topic in Traveling with Celiac Disease
Hi all, If you are travelling to Ireland in the near future and need to know where to eat that's gluten-free and safe, look no further? . This is a link to an invaluable guide. definitely worth bookmarking! . Open Original Shared Link . Best Regards, David -
ARCHIVED 'dangerous' Levels Of Arsenic In 10% Of Rice
irish daveyboy posted a topic in Related Issues & Disorders
This was a topic posted on the UK Gluten Free and DH Forum,. . Considering we Coeliacs use more rice based products than the average person, It's Frightening!!!! . A third of baby rice tested by the Food Standards Agency contains high levels of arsenic, one of the worst cancer causing chemicals, a leading expert has said................................. -
ARCHIVED Irish Soda Bread
irish daveyboy replied to gfgypsyqueen's topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking Tips
Hi gfgypsyqueen, Maybe you would like to try my recipe for gluten-free Brown Soda Bread, the advisory is for compliance with Coeliac Society requirements. (In Ireland the mentioned items don't meet the stringent testing criteria required by the Society) . Open Original Shared Link . This and all my recipes are on my Web Space (access via profile)... -
ARCHIVED Cadberry Creme Eggs Not Gluten Free!
irish daveyboy replied to CeliacMom2008's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Hi CeliacMom2008, There was a whole thread on this topic some time ago he's a link so you can read through it. Open Original Shared Link . Best Regards, David -
ARCHIVED Soda Pop
irish daveyboy replied to bakingbarb's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Hi Barbara, I don't know about your side, but here in Ireland people drink beer shandies! ! . The glass is filled to within an inch of the top with beer and then the 'soda pop' is added, if it is the same over there it could be CC. . Not all 'soda pop' colouring is caramel it could also be 'Beta-Carotene' I know this was found to be my Migraine... -
ARCHIVED Glutino Bagels
irish daveyboy replied to irish daveyboy's topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking Tips
. . Thanks for the recipe link, it's much apreciated, I have made a type of bagel before. It was crusnchy outside and chewy doughy inside like a real bagel should be, but the appearance was all wrong. . I have been eating Glutino bagels recently and trying all manner of variations in preparing them. This morning I had defrosted and warmed one in the... -
Hi All, I have bought some 'Glutino' Sans Gluten bagels here in Dublin Ireland from a cafe called Itsa Bagel. . These are imported directly from Canada frozen and cost about $7.50 for 5. . I like to try and make them myself or something similiar, if anyone has a clone type recipe ? . Many thanks, David
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ARCHIVED "may Contain Traces Of Wheat....."
irish daveyboy replied to celiac-mommy's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
. Heck! we all have our moments when something that we see or hear starts a 'titter'. I just sent an E-mail a short time ago and was mentioning my brother-in-law, and added In-laws, Out-laws, John Wayne whatever, I had just slipped into ' Funny half-Hour'. . If you can smile and laugh at the 'ridiculous and the sublime' it helps! Don't take life... -
ARCHIVED "may Contain Traces Of Wheat....."
irish daveyboy replied to celiac-mommy's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
. Hi 'celiac-mommy', I believe that there are people who have a wheat intolerance, but are comfortable eating 'rye', 'spelt' etc, (don't you just hate them /uploads/emoticons/default_mad.gif' alt=':angry:'> ). 'Only Joking' . David -
ARCHIVED Good Corn-free Icing?
irish daveyboy replied to CeliacInSanDiego's topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking Tips
. Hi 'CeliacInSanDiego', Granulated sugar in the Blender is the way to go, the longer you 'whizz it' the finer it gets. . Best Regards, David -
ARCHIVED Corn-free Baking Powder?
irish daveyboy replied to CeliacInSanDiego's topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking Tips
. Hi 'CeliacInSanDiego', Why not make your own gluten-free 'Baking Powder' Added corn flour is only to stop 'Clumping' (keep it free flowing and dry) . 1 Parts Baking Soda 2 Part Cream of Tartar 1 Part Tapioca starch (optional) . Keep in an air-tight jar, use as required. . Best Regards, David -
ARCHIVED Good Alternative Flours Cookbook?
irish daveyboy replied to CeliacInSanDiego's topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking Tips
. Hi 'CeliacInSanDiego', Yes you are correct this book uses ground almonds as a direct flour replacement, I have this book it was a present from my son when I was diagnosed. . I tried quite a few recipes from the book, which I found excellent, but it tended to be very costly using ground almonds (almond meal). . I taught myself to bake and now I devise... -
ARCHIVED Good Alternative Flours Cookbook?
irish daveyboy replied to CeliacInSanDiego's topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking Tips
. Hi, A book you might consider is 'Totally Flour Free Baking' by Dinah Alison. . Taken from the inside cover of her book. . Dinah Alison catered for her gluten and lactose intolerant daughter for years before an allergic reaction meant that she couldn't eat any grain or starch. . Unable to find any completely flour free recipes for breads and cake... -
ARCHIVED Cross-contamination How Careful Are You ?
irish daveyboy posted a topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Hi All, A lot of people on this forum have stated time and again, that if the are shopping for groceries and come across a product whose ingredients don't show 'ANY' Allergens but have that dreaded statement 'Manufactured in a facility..............' they will not buy that product!! . Here's my question? How many of those same people buy their... -
ARCHIVED Cadbury Cream Eggs- Now With Wheat :(
irish daveyboy replied to SuperGina's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
GLUCOSE, GLUCOSE SYRUP AND CARAMEL COLOUR . It is important for those following a gluten-free diet to incorporate the latest valid scientific information into their diets. Under current Australian food law, . glucose, glucose syrup and caramel colour are "gluten-free", even if derived from wheat, as the wheat is so highly processed, there is no gluten... -
ARCHIVED Looking For The Best Pizza Dough Recipe
irish daveyboy replied to elmuyloco5's topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking Tips
Hi you could try this one (I find it's the best ever) Open Original Shared Link . I also have a recipe for homemade Pizza Sauce on my Web Space (acess via my profile) . Best Regards, David -
ARCHIVED Happy Valentines Day
irish daveyboy replied to confused's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
Hi Paula, Hope you have a wonderful day. . Here are two versions of the Legend of St. Valentine, I personally prefer the second version. . The Legend of Saint Valentine The Roman Martyrology commemorates two martyrs named Valentine (or Valentinus) on February 14 which seems to indicate that both were beheaded on the Flaminian Way, one at Rome... -
ARCHIVED Rice Dream
irish daveyboy replied to holdthegluten's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
Hi 'snowgirl, I think you just answereed your own question!..... He has been drinking rice dream since 1 (and also had more gi probs ever since). He is also milk and soy allergic so I have not found any other safe rice milks - they all say they are processed on shared lines.. . Try 'Darifree' it's a milk alternative derived from potato and is soy free... -
ARCHIVED Struggling To Find A Milk Substitute
irish daveyboy replied to katifer's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
. Hi 'Katifer', I'm surprised nobody suggested 'Darifree' as a substitute it's a potato based milk alternative! . Here's a link. Open Original Shared Link Best Regards, David -
ARCHIVED Allergen Free Bread/cake
irish daveyboy replied to TBLKWL's topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking Tips
. . Hi, Here are a few you could try. . Open Original Shared Link ( replace the butter with Dairy free margarine) . Open Original Shared Link (This recipe only has 3 ingredients BUT you must follow the instructions exactly) . Open Original Shared Link (Make sure the margarine is Dairyfree) . These and all my recipes are contained on my site... -
ARCHIVED Cross Contamination - How Paranoid Is This?
irish daveyboy replied to Virgie's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
Hi 'Virgie', You can't be too careful when it comes to maintaining your health and never apologise for being extra careful and vigilant. I would like you to read about the criteria set down by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland on avoiding cross-contamination. When you see what's involved in the monitoring at all levels to guarantee an end... -
ARCHIVED Rice Dream
irish daveyboy replied to holdthegluten's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
Hi 'confusedks', Apologies, I stand corrected. I checked back to packaging from 1997 for Rice Dream in the USA You are quite correct it did say could contain minute traces of gluten from barley. . On early european packaging it said barley enzyme was used in the processing! . Confusion over, Most Coeliac/Celiac Agencies worldwide say it is unwise... -
ARCHIVED Rice Dream
irish daveyboy replied to holdthegluten's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
Hi 'holdthegluten', WRONG rice dream never stated on the label that it contained any gluten. . If you follow this link and read the Caution it says not to be used for Infants because it may contain traces of Barley protien . Open Original Shared Link . However this link just says 'Not to be used for infants' but doesn't elaborate I wonder why? . Open... -
ARCHIVED 20 Ppm
irish daveyboy replied to LauraWass's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Hi 'Laura Wass', The standard of 20ppm is applied to all Gluten Free products including Naturally Gluten free flours like Rice, Tapioca, Corn etc. ELISA testing has a lower limit of 20ppm, BUT it is possible that a lot of flours or products have in actual fact 'Zero' ppm but this can't be claimed because there is no testing that is that accurate. A base...