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  1. mbrookes
    I have been gluten free for almost six years. Last May I started on weight Watchers and have lost 34 pounds so far. I don't see why there would be a conflict with the diabetic diet. So many things ar ealike on the two... portion control, healthy choices, important exercise. The Weight Watcher diet is based on your learning to make good choices, which is also...
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    Kinnikinnick makes a very good panko style bread crumb.Drop them in the blender/food processor for smaller crumbs. Throw in some Italian seasoning for seasoned crumbs. I use the end pieces of bread, dried as described above, for crostini and croutons.
  3. mbrookes
    Off topic, Ravenwoodglass, but I have taken your "Courage" quote to be mine. I use it frequently. Thank you for introducing me to it.
  4. mbrookes
    I live in the wilds of Mississippi. There is no Whole Foods in my state. They say maybe next year. do they sell on the net?
  5. mbrookes
    Does anyone know of a good French bread or baguette I can buy or order? Please don't tell me how to make it myself. That ain't gonna happen! I am a good cook and I love cooking.... but not bread making. That's just my silly self, but I do love to eat a good loaf.
  6. mbrookes
    Pacific makes a cream of mushroom, chicken and celery that are all gluten-free and interchangable with Campbell's. For the onion rings... cut a leek (white only) into match sticks and fry quickly in an inch or so of oil. They get really crunchy, but work best if you put them on the casserole after it has baked.
  7. mbrookes
    If you don't have enough (or any) drippings, you can make motherless gravy. Make a roux with gluten free flour ( I use Wm Sanoma's cup-4-cup) and butter. Then whisk in a good well flavored broth, beef or chicken to match your meat. Emeril's and Rachel Ray's are both gluten free. Simmer to the thickness you want. Season with salt and pepper. Makes good gravy...
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    Oh, and I can make a fine Bloody myself. I was just looking for a short cut.
  9. mbrookes
    So what purpose do you suppose the wheat serves? Or maybe that's part of another ingredient like soy sauce?
  10. mbrookes
    I eat the Oreos almost every day and have never had a problem. The Panko bread crumbs are great. I was just wondering about the new bread because I really did not like their bread when I tried it, but if this is better I'll give it a try.
  11. mbrookes
    Why does Bloody Mary mix contain wheat? I checked 3 brands at the store today (Zing-Zang, Mr & Mrs T and something else I don't remember) and all had wheat listed as an ingredient. Does any one know of a safe Bloody Mary mix? I know I can make my own, but I'm lazy.
  12. mbrookes
    I ordered some stuff from Kinnikinnick and they sent me a free trial pack of dinner rolls. OMG. They are great. I also saw that they have changed their bread. I hated the old kind. Has anyone tried the "new soft" bread they are advertising?
  13. mbrookes
    What a loving thing you are doing by going gluten free with her. She is a very lucky lady.
  14. mbrookes
    Deep South ladt here. Bourbon and branch... that's bourbon and water above the Mason-Dixon. I do find, though, that sour mash bourbons such as Jack Daniels, give me a reaction. Others don't.
  15. mbrookes
    Since we are into puddings, try the vanilla pudding made to recipe on the box with a little cinnamon, a little nutmeg and half a can of sweetened condensed milk. Then put fresh fruit on top. Peaches are especially good. If you are watching your weight, as I am, use fat free sugar free pudding made with skim milk and fat free sweetened condensed milk. Top...
  16. mbrookes
    A good trick to lower the calorie count of your salad dressing is to reverse the proportions of oil and vinegar. I use 1/4 cup oil to 1/2 cup tarragon or white balsamic vinegar. Add a little garlic, salt and pepper and the dressing is really good. Try this on mixed greens with whatever you like... tomatoes, artichoke hearts, green onions, celery, carrots...
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    We are everywhere! My dental hygenist noticed on my records that I am Celiac and said her God-daughter (aged three) had just been diagnosed. I told her about a few good treats (particularly Betty Crocker brownies) and said have her mother call me. We will get together for a learning session soon.I really think helping each other is the greatest. That is one...
  18. mbrookes
    Before anyone knew I had Celiac, the great idea was to take out my gall bladder, cause it must be why I kept getting sick. Nope. Gall bladder out... still sick. I think I had an unnecessary surgery, but I'm OK, so why worry about it?
  19. mbrookes
    I understand that a physical or emotional trauma can set off latent Celiac. I had a bout of breast cancer, which, let me assure you, is physical AND emotional. Shortly thereafter I started with the nausea and diareah. I kept seeing my internest... had gall bladder removed... took medicine... no improvement. Finally, I was so depleted that my dear husband...
  20. mbrookes
    And be sure you know what your daughter is watching on Netfliks. There is some wierd stuff out there!
  21. mbrookes

    ARCHIVED Body Image Issues

    mbrookes replied to LeeB's topic in Sports and Fitness

    The body image question is very interesting to me. We do not always see ourselves realisticly. Be sure what you see is real and not a preconcieved picture from your mind. When our bodies are changing it is very easy to not see what is really happening. Enlist someone you really trust (trainer, doctor, friend) to assess your body changes.
  22. mbrookes
    I'm not sure of your gender, but if you are female you might consider that you are possibly entering a pre-menopausal period. At that time, our metabolisms go heywire. Weight loss becomes very difficult. This could also contribute to your need for the anti depressants. You might want to discuss this with your gynecologist as well as your GI doctor.
  23. mbrookes
    The lesson here is read the labels. I recently picked up a can of turnip greens, got home and read the label. Yep. Wheat. Why is wheat in turnip greens? Or roasted peanuts? Or a host of other things. That is why we have to read the labels, always.
  24. mbrookes
    As to the "produced in a facility that also...", My husband keeps a loaf of Wonder Bread in our otherwise gluten free kitchen. I would have to list us as a facility that also uses wheat. If there is no other red flag, I would tend to go with it. The "may contain traces..." and "produced on shared lines..." give me more pause. Shared lines I will sometimes...
  25. mbrookes
    Then there are the lucky ones like me. I can eat ANYTHING except gluten. No other intolerances. If I listened to what bothered others, my diet would be much different.
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