Emily Elizabeth

A friend of mine recently made this for me and then I made it myself to be sure I could duplicate it. My friend bought me the recommended flour mix, so I would start with using that the first time you make it to ensure you get the right texture. It's the best yet in my opinion!

Here is the link to the step by step instructions:

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I know you will love it!

Emily

Hi Everyone,

I thought I would post this to save others the time of emailing the company.

WILTON:

Good Afternoon,

Thank you for getting back to us. Unfortunately, we do not get information on the different lines that the items are run on. We do follow proper cleaning procedures though, and so if any lines need to be switched over, they are cleaned. With them being in the same facility there is the chance of airborne contamination. I apologize for this inconvenience.

We appreciate your business.

Have a great day!

ME:

Thanks! Do you know if they are processed on the same lines as gluten products or separately?

WILTON:

Hi Emily!

Thank you for contacting Wilton!

The 710-738 doe not contain gluten, but there is gluten present in the manufacturing plant.

The 710-756 does not contain gluten, but there is gluten present in the manufacturing plant.

Happy Decorating!

ME:

Rosemary,

Thank you for your quick response!

Here are the products I was looking at:

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Thanks for your help!

Emily

Thank you to everyone who responded. This is very helpful!

Hi everyone,

I'm due on April 8th and of course don't know if my daughter will have Celiac Disease or not. Of course I'm not eating gluten now, and I was told not to feed her gluten until she is at least a year old in hopes of preventing celiac disease. Do any of you have any additional advice?

Thanks!

Emily

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if anyone has found a good eye moisturizer that is gluten-free. One that can be used under the eyes for puffiness and/or over the eyelids. I used to use a make-up base coat sort of thing for putting under eye shadow from Clinique, but now they don't carry it anymore and I've got nothing.

Any suggestions would be most appreciated!

Thanks,

Emily

Hi everyone,

I was told at one point that I should see a GI doctor once a year as a "check-up" to make sure everything is going okay. Do any of you do this? I have just been having my regular doctor do a blood test annually to make sure my antibody levels are in the normal range.

Any advice would be much appreciated!

Thanks,

Emily

Hi Everyone,

My mom is going to buy me a bread machine for my birthday (on Sunday) and wants to know which one to get me. Any advice or opinions on bread machines would be much appreciated!

We are currently trying to decide between the Zojinushi, Breadman (TR2700) and the Cuisinart (BNKR-200PC).

Thanks in advance for sharing your opinions and experiences!

Emily

Hi everyone, I just contacted Hard Times Cafe and they said their chili is gluten free. Here is the response:

Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 1:29 PM

<<Hi Emily - Yes the chilies are gluten free but you would not want to have the chili on the spaghetti. The chili on Fritos would be OK. Unfortunately our corn bread is made with wheat flour so it is defiantly NOT gluten free.

We are in the process of putting together a nutrition page and hope to have it on the website later this year.>>

-- Then I asked if I should worry about cross contamination and here is the response:

<<The only cross contamination concerns are with the fries and onion rings.

The onion rings are made with a flour batter. Bits of the flour remain in the hot oil when the rings are cooked. It's the same hot oil we cook our fries in so there's probably some cross contamination there. So I wouldn't recommend ordering the fries.>>

If you have had an experience there, I'd love to hear about it! I have yet to go since being diagnosed.

Thanks,

Emily

How long after going gluten free were you able to get pregnant? I would love to hear from Celiacs, Gluten Intolerant & others... I tested negative for Celiac but after going gluten free for 4 weeks & then eating normal again I have been nauseous for over a week now so I'm assuming my issue is probably gluten or wheat intolerance.

I would love to hear your stories. I would love to get pregnant. I have always had VERY irregular periods unless I was on birth control. I went off birth control in January & they have been irregular again since then. I'm hoping that the gluten free diet will help this.

Hi, I waited two years after going gluten free before getting pregnant. My periods are pretty regular (25-28 days) with the occasional really long cycle (35-42 days). I did a blood test to ensure my antibodies were in the normal range first. Once they were, the doctor said I should be just fine. We got pregnant on the second cycle of trying. Best of luck!

Here is there response on 1/28/09:

Dear Ms. Wolfer:

Thank you for inquiring about the nutritional information of our Comstock product.

Most of our packages are clearly labeled with allergen statement; please refer to this or the detailed ingredient statement for gluten-containing ingredients. Our Comstock & Wilderness pie fillings and other plain vegetables are gluten free. Most other products, such as those containing sauces or pasta should be clarified before each use.

We hope this information will be of assistance to you. We value you as a customer and appreciate your time and concern.

Sincerely,

Consumer Relations

Birds Eye Foods

I have been pretty successful with swapping in the following flour mix:

Bette Hagman

So how in the world can they call them gluten free?

That really bugs me too! To me it's like writing, "Processed in a facility that also processes rat poisoning. If you're sensitive, then you may get sick." I have gotten sick before after eating something labeled as "processed in a facility that also processes wheat" and won't do it again.

Best,

Emily

I just wanted to share my experiences of eating out lately without getting sick.

Chipotle:

I went to Chipotle and had their chicken burrito bowl with guacamole and chips. I tried to ask the server to change her gloves as others have recommended, but she couldn't understand me (language gap) and everything still turned out great! I didn't get sick and have gone back again since (I don't ask about the gloves - most everything is scooped out with serving spoons anyway). Everything is gluten free except the tortillas and the hot salsa.

Red Robin:

This was a wonderful experience because I could actually get a burger and fries! They have a gluten free menu that the server will bring to you if you ask for it. They offer burgers with "lettuce buns" on their regular menu too so you don't feel crazy ordering it and it is SO nice to eat a burger with your hands again!

Chili's:

They have a gluten free menu. I wasn't too excited about what I ordered, but I was very excited that I was able to order and not get sick!

It is so liberating to be able to eat out once and awhile!

Best,

Emily

Does anyone know if this is gluten free? I'm making sangria tonight and wanted to check it out beforehand. I couldn't find anything on the web. Thanks in advance!

Emily

Clinique Products (safe=gluten free)

6/23/2008

Call this number for updated information: 1-866-707-2100

Foundations/Face Moisterizers

Moisture Sheer Tint spf 15 - safe

Eye Shadows

colour surge eye shadow trio - safe

Blush

soft-pressed powder blusher - safe

Blushing Blush Powder Blush - safe

Powder/Foundation

Stay-matte sheer pressed powder oil-free - safe

Lipsticks

Colour Surge Butter Shine/Bare Brilliance - safe

Colour Surge Lipstick - safe

Different Lipstick - safe

Quickliner for lips - safe

Cream Shaper for lips - safe

Almost Lipstick - safe

Concealers/Eye Cream

Airbrush Concealer - safe

Line Smoothing Concealer - safe

Quick Corrector - safe

Pore Minimizer Instant Perfector - safe

Moisture surge refreshing eye mask - safe

Advanced Concealer - safe

Mascara

Gentle Waterproof Mascara - safe

Lash Doubling Mascara - safe

Natrally Glossy - safe

NOT SAFE:

Lipsticks

Long Last Soft Shine Lipstick - gluten

Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss - gluten

Concealers/Eye Cream

Advanced stop signs SPF 15 - gluten

Anti gravity firming eye lift cream - gluten

All about eyes rich - gluten

Mascara

New lash Power Mascara Long wearing formula - gluten

High Definition lashes - gluten

Long Pretty Lashes Mascara - gluten

Lash curling mascara - gluten

Lash building primer - gluten

Foundation/Face Moisteriser

Super City Block oil-free daily face protector - gluten

Body Lotion

Sun Care Body Gel spf 15 - gluten

Hanover Foods Corporation Gluten Free Products

Canned

6/23/2008

3 Bean Salad

4 Bean Salad

Vegetable Salad

Blue Lake Cut Green Beans

Blue Lake Cut Green Beans and Whole Potatoes (in Ham Flavored Sauce)

Sliced White Potatoes

Small Whole White Potatoes

Whole Boiled Onions

Tomato Puree

Tomato Sauce

Tomato Juice

Homestyle Baked Beans

Brown Sugar & Bacon Baked Beans

Redskin Kidney Beans

Butter Beans

Limagrands

Chili Beans

Cannellini Beans

Pink Beans

Pork & Beans

Beans & Franks

Black Beans

Seasoned Black Beans

Great Northern Beans

Pinto Beans

Red Beans

Blackeye Peas

Chick Peas

Superfine Dried Green & White Lima Beans

Superfine Midget Green Butter Beans

Superfine Tomatoes w/Okra

Superfine Triple Succotash

Vegetarian Baked Beans

Vegetarian Beans in Tomato Sauce

Catsup

Roman/Shellie/Cranberry Beans (Private Label)

Spaghetti Sauce

Frozen

Blue Lake French Green Beans

Blue Lake Cut Green Beans

Blue Lake Whole Green Beans

Petite Green Beans

Italian Cut Green Beans

Broccoli Cuts

Broccoli Florets

Petite Broccoli Florets

Fordhook Lima Beans

Baby Lima Beans

Sliced Carrots

Whole Baby Carrots

Sweet Peas

Petite Peas

Sugar Snap Peas

Snow Peas

Cut Leaf Spinach

Diced Green Peppers

Cauliflower Clusters

Whole Golden Beans

Petite Brussel Sprouts

Asparagus Spears

Oriental Blend

California Blend

Broccoli & Cauliflower Blend

Broccoli, Water Chestnuts, Red Peppers, Yellow Peppers

White Sweet Corn

I'm not too sure. I do remember always having a very round belly when I was young (always there). It bothered me and my mom just said that it was normal for kids. Now that I think about it, I wonder if it was due to celiac. I was very thin, but had a bigger belly. I remember laying down in the tub and my belly would stick out of the water like a mountain!

I would recommend going to a doctor to have a blood test done on your daughter before putting her on a gluten free diet. If she has been gluten free when she gets the test done it will not show positive results. It is a life long change to be gluten free and I know that the only way I can do this is by knowing that I was officially diagnosed. Some don't need the diagnosis, but I know I sure did.

Good luck!

Emily

Would you include a belly that is not that hard, but not fat (just round) and it doesn't get bigger through the day as a celiac belly?

We have always referred to DD's belly as her `toddler belly' that hasn't gone away. But, at 6 1/2, it should be gone by now. It's not remotely fat, is fairly hard, but not hard like a contraction in labor. Just very firm.

Is this what you are referring to?

We are trying to figure out if she has celiac and we've just started her on gluten-fee.

Last Friday when I went to work I was told we were all going out to lunch and I was not happy! The whole of the Kennesaw Carrabba's was closed for us (a lot of people) and pre-buffet style food selections were set up. I asked our areas server if it was all planned out and he said "Yes, but what are your food allergies?" Ha! I told him about being gluten-free and a vegan. He brought me out my own salad and I decided just to have grilled zucchini for lunch. When everyone else went into line for food he brought mine over. It was a nice experience.

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I'm glad to hear you had a good experience! I eat at Carraba's frequently and always have a nice relaxing time (usually eating out is stressful for me). They actually have special gluten free menus and the servers are knowledgable.

I have a bag of buckwheat I bought to use as a thickener in gravies.

But, since I have it, may as well give it a try in baking. So, those of you who use buckwheat, what's your flour mix?

Here is a recipe I make using buckwheat flour:

Guiltless Banana Pancakes

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There is no oil or sugar in the ingredients and they are less than 2 points each with Weight Watchers!

Ingredients

1/2 cup buckwheat flour

1/2 cup brown rice flour

1/2 cup garfava flour (or Garbonzo Flour)

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 egg white (or 1 egg)

1 1/4 cups skim milk (Rice or Soy work too)

1 mashed banana (ripe)

Directions

1. Mix the dry ingredients together in a bowl.

2. In a separate bowl, mash the banana and add the two egg whites and pour into the dry mixture.

3. Add the milk and then mix well with a wire whisk being sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl. The batter will be thick.

4. Heat a nonstick skillet over low to medium heat. Pour desired amount of batter onto skillet. Wait until the batter bubbles and the edges look slightly dry and then flip the pancake. Enjoy!

Modification: If you do not have a nonstick skillet or would prefer adding healthy oil to your diet, I suggest cooking the pancakes on a 1/2 tsp of olive oil.

I can't figure out much that I do differently on the weekend. My usual week day looks like this...

4:30- get up

have yucky vegetable shake the doc prescribed to calm intestinal track (not tasty- I just started this last week)

5:30 - ride bike 10 miles to work

7:30 work

have one boiled egg and maybe some rice crackers or sweet potato chips (I am trying to cut those out)

9:30- 6 rice crackers and 1t peanut butter

11:00- salad with salmon or boiled egg or a protein shake, 6 rice crackers or sweet potato chips

1:00- same as 9:30

3:00 ride 10 miles home then run 8 miles or swim

7:00 dinner- salad with fish, sweet potato chips or maybe a treat of real mashed potatoes or a protein shake

It seems like you're eating healthy, the only thing that I would suggest is that you not eat after about 5pm at the latest. Though it doesn't explain the weekend bloat, it could help with the weight gain. I was eating very healthy and gaining weight and bloating horribly until I stopped eating after 5pm (I also get up at 4:30am). I figured since I was starting my day about 2-3 hours before most people, I should eat my dinner 2-3 hours before most people as well. I haven't even been eating as healthy and the bloating has gone away and I have gone back to my regular weight. You might also try, like you said, cutting out the rice crackers. Maybe you could replace them with rice or even more cooked veggies. Anyway, I hope this is helpful and you start feeling better!

My bloating is kind of a come and go thing.... Maybe you all can help me figure this out. I probably need to keep a food journal, but for some reason I am just refusing. I seem to be fine from about Wednesday through Saturday. I steadily lose water weight all week. Then sometime saturday, the "bloat" begins. It seems like every weekend I eat something that ends up with me accidently glutened or my system is so sensitive that it reacts the same regardless. It starts with bloating, then stomach pain, lots of gas, headache, then the big D and 5-10 pounds of water retention. On Monday I am miserable. On Tuesday I have lost a couple of pounds of water. On Wednesday usually another couple, and by Friday I am back to normal... only to start the whole cycle again. This has been going on for about 2 months. Twice I was glutened accidently. The other times I think I just ate something my poor digestive tract couldn't quite handle. This weekend it was coconut. I guess I'll learn, but I didn't read the label and it had a lot of stuff for preservatives. None had anything to do with gluten, but I seem to be a little sensitive to sulfates. It has also been a lot worse as I have added back salad and meat to my diet. My stomach as a pins and needles stabbing pain all night while I try to sleep. I was pretty much living on baked potatos, sweet potatos and fruit smoothies. I guess I might have to go back to that limited diet again for awhile. I have been doing this since August (the gluten free diet) but didn't really try to get rid of everything until probably January. When the GI doc did my scope (only read if you have a tough stomach) she asked if I had followed the protocol to clean out my system first... I had, and had D for about 12 hours nonstop before the scope... anyway, she said she really couldn't complete it because she had never seen so much undigested food. Maybe that is part of my problem.... Help!

Can you think of anything you do differently on the weekends? Like drink wine/alcohol, coffee, eat something different for breakfast or even eat later at night? I go through a similar cycle of bloating up after the weekend, but I'm pretty sure it is because I consume a lot more food and I eat later at night , which I don't do during the week. I'm working on getting rid of this bad habit!

I made these for a family brunch last weekend. They turned out sooo great! All my gluten-eating relatives were raving about them. My aunt even emptied the platter of them onto a paper plate when we were leaving. So much for leftovers

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These look delicious! Thanks for posting!

Emily

mmm, that outback recipe looks really good! i might have to give this a try!

I hope you like it as much as we do! My husband loves it when I make this. It was my favorite thing to order at Outback. It's not the healthiest dish in the world, but it's delicious for a treat once and a while!

Emily

Thank you! I have the FLU and was on here looking for a dumpling recipe. I will give this a shot!

Shannon

Yum! Let me know how the dumplings turn out, I've never made them before. I hope you are feeling better.

Emily

Thanks for the comments about my bread

Due to copyright restrictions, please note that recipe can be found in my book "Mission in the Kitchen". I posted it on recipezaar before the book came about.

Auntie Lurlynn - let me know if you have any questions!

I bought the book and recommend it to everyone!

Emily