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Tanya - how did they test you for celiac? You mentioned a colonoscopy for crohn's but you'll need very specific blood tests and/or an endoscopy for celiac. Dana - he can have any distilled vinegar. The only big no-no is any malt vinegar, as it is made from barley. Hope this helps! Celeste

Richard, We can always count on you to be the voice of reason, no matter which forum you are on! Thank you. Celeste

Keep in mind when you start the anger-mail that many companies who cannot absolutely certify that their items contain no wheat will have to start putting "may contain wheat" on their labels just to CYA. Those Fruity/Cocoa Pebbles, Corn Puffs, Malt-o-meal cereals, etc. you can almost be assured they would have to do that because they all warn about cross...

I have heard others say that those french fry stands are okay because all they cook in there are french fries. You could check with them to be sure, but it seems like it should be safe. Celeste

I wouldn't even trust the salad. From everything I have read, Applebees is one of those places to stay out of. That's fine for me - I never much liked them anyway. Salads are a major source of cross-contamination - often they are mixed in the same bowls, where croutons have been, dressings are slopped around, fried onions sometimes. Bad news. Unless...

I think that if they are regularly smoking pot, the question as to whether it's gluten-free or not is kind of irrelevant . . . Celeste

Penzey's has come out with two new Taco Seasonings, Bold and Chicken. I just called and they are both gluten-free. Their Original Taco Seasoning, however, is still the only one they carry that is not gluten-free. I love these spices. They are great quality and very good prices. If you order in larger quantities, the prices are even better. Celeste Jacksonville...

I think I got glutened at Don Pablos a while back and I was very careful when ordering and asked a bunch of questions. There's always the possibility of contamination anytime you eat something you don't prepare yourself. If in doubt, don't! Celeste

Unfortunately, due to the same thing that creates that wonderful seasoning, cast iron is a no-no for us! The gluten won't be scrubbed away (and what good cook would scrub their cast iron, anyway?)! Stainless steel and anodized aluminum is good - easy to scrub clean. Thanks for all the great info. I do tell everyone I can possibly tell when I have...

Have you adjusted your plans due to the Hurricane?

Nukapai: Sounds like all of your symptoms are pointing toward Celiac. As I have read on another Celiac forum, IBS means "I've Been Stumped" hahahaha Lay off any processed foods for a while and you won't have to worry about those nasty little hidden ingredients like "gluten-free wheat." Sounds like science fiction, doesn't it? Well, according to many...

Hello again, Canadian Karen. You stole my comment about delphi! I don't know how anyone could want any more recipes than are available there! Folks, if you don't visit delphi, you are missing out on a lot of good info - it's a different environment than this one (a little older crowd, I think) but we have several members who do both forums. Check it out...

I don't think they are all gluten-free - esp if Bob's doesn't say gluten-free, it is probably not gluten-free. All his stuff is marked as gluten-free if it is. Some of the product lists have safe stuff on them. I would suspect Quaker has CC issues. Check delphi's list - it's the best I've seen. I know for sure that Adluh corn meal is on one of the lists...

Sharon, Upon diagnosis, I too ran to my local healthy food store and bought a bunch of processed gluten-free stuff I didn't think I could live without. Well, most of those are still in the cupboard because I just don't eat much of the specialty stuff. There are a lot more options in your regular store than you realize. (Yes, Cheetos are gluten-free, even...

If you want a list, the best I have found is here: Open Original Shared Link Scroll down a little on the first page and you'll see a gluten-free product list. It is updated pretty regularly. Baking soda is very hard on the teeth and gums. You'll soon have no gums!!