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  1. mbrookes
    Nice dream, dear, but I think not.
  2. mbrookes
    A can of roasted peanuts... I guess it was to keep them from sticking together. That was a strange brand that I found on the "weird food aisle" at Tuesday Morning.
  3. mbrookes
    I don't think the Celiac blood tests are as reliable as some of you think. My blood tests were "inconclusive", in that one test was totally positive, one was totally negative, one was so-so. Endoscopy, however, showed completely flat villi. Endoscopy is the true test.
  4. mbrookes
    Since everything in a Waldorf Salad is gluten-free anyway, I would suggest Googling it and just pick the one that sounds best to you.
  5. mbrookes
    Like BlessedMommy, I generally use regular recipes and just change the poison parts. The one gluten-free cookbook I really use is Anne Byrn's The Cake Doctor Bakes Gluten Free. It is great for anything from cookies for the kiddies to a Wedding cake.
  6. mbrookes
    Thanks for the recipe, Laura. I will try it out soon. Don't know if I can find the KA flour, but I'll try. This is why I love this site. Someone, somewhere knows everything.
  7. mbrookes
    That is the tramadol that I use for arthritis pain. I love it. No adverse effects.
  8. mbrookes
    Best solution... husband goes gluten free in support of you. That's what mine did. He eats all the gluten he wants out of the house, but my kitchen is gluten free, except for his loaf of bread and hamburger buns. I wouldn't inflict mine on anyone that does not have to have them..
  9. mbrookes
    Will a popover recipe work with a good gluten free flour? I generally use William Sonoma's Cup-4-Cup and have been able to use most of my pre-celiac recipes (pie crust, biscuits, pancakes, fried chicken, etc..) but wondered if anyone has been successful with popovers?
  10. mbrookes
    Trick for hamburger buns: I use Udi's. Defrost them in the microwave and then mash them a little flat. Next smear with butter and toast on a griddle or skillet. They are really good that way.
  11. mbrookes
    The suggestion to get a freezer is a good one. I just last week put 1/2 bushel butter beans and 1/2 bushel field peas in my freezer for the winter. I buy them at peak season at the Farmer's Market, so the cost is reasonable... less than buying frozen ones. If I have time, I will freeze corn and tomatoes. Tomatoes are not good for salads and stuff after freezing...
  12. mbrookes
    I find that the crusts roll out better if you refrigerate the dough (wrapped in plastic wrap) for about an hour before rolling. The liquids don't seem to absorb as quickly into gluten-free flour. The rest period lets it absorb completely.
  13. mbrookes
    I find that using a free standing (not part of a chain) pharmacy is best. They generally are more interested in the customer as a person and are willing to bend over backwards to help. Ridgeland Discount Drugs in Ridgeland, MS, is an excellent example if you are in the area.
  14. mbrookes
    When we made reservations, we said one of us has Celiac.. can you handle that? Their answer was a definite yes. When we arrived tonight the first person we talked to said " Oh, you have Celiac. I will take care of that." The waiter said " I understand that you have celiac. What do you like from the menu? We will see how to work it." I had a fabulous dinner...
  15. mbrookes
    I will be in Virginia Beach for a week in July. Can anyone recommend restaurants that are Gluten Free friendly? I am not super sensitive, so it doesn't have to be totally gluten-free, but just understand CC. Thanks.
  16. mbrookes
    Back to Chinese foods: Have you tried Thai food? It is as good a s Chinese and they generally use fish sauce rather that soy. Try some of the mixes... many od them are labeled Gluten free. I especially love Pad Thai.
  17. mbrookes
    I also have CRS, but I'm turning 70 next month. People tend to cut me some slack because of age! I have a sweat shirt with the Greek letters Chi Rho Sigma on the front. Looks just like a sorority shirt, but people who "get it" seem to like it!
  18. mbrookes
    Sorry, I didn't notice your name. I was mainly replying to those seeking a canned solution. I am in central Mississippi, so "Hello, neighbor".
  19. mbrookes
    OK, folks. You need a southern voice here. Soak dried beans overnight and discard any that float. Saute the trinity (2 parts onion, 1 part bell pepper, 1 part celery) until soft, not brown. Add beans and enough water to cook. Simmer most of the day. This can be done in a slow cooker if you don't want to stay home all day. When beans are soft, mash...
  20. mbrookes
    I agree with those who say to toast the buns. That definitely improves the flavor. Tinkyada pasta is my favorite. I have even made a pasta salad with it and gluten-eating husband thought it was really good.
  21. mbrookes
    GFlover is soooo right. I am not a case of celiac, I am a person who has celiac. You can drive yourself nuts with the "what if's" in life. Trust gluten free labels. If you have a problem with that, you may have another sensitivity. Most celiacs are fine with anything under 20ppm, which is the legal limit for marking something gluten free. Relax.
  22. mbrookes
    If you don't have overt symptoms, I don't know how you will know if you get glutened. My advice would be just stay super alert to anything that goes in your mouth. Perhaps your skin's condition could be a signal. I get very nauseated and have diahrrea, so there is no doubt. However, the reaction may not come for a couple of days, so I, like you, never...
  23. mbrookes
    One thing to remember... you don't know how many people were interviewed to get those 4 lame brains. They may have gotten a hundred good answers, but they weren't funny. Mainly, I didn't like his attitude.
  24. mbrookes
    Gemini, I agree with you. I have had great experiences eating out in little ol' backwater Jackson, MS. The more upscale the restaurant, in general, the more cooperative and understanding they are. Another plan:Pick a restaurant you like and talk to the owner/manager/chef or whoever is in charge. Go when they are not busy and explain your situation. Tell...
  25. mbrookes
    Easter dinner was at my house, so everything was gluten free....really easy to do. Daughter brought a gluten cake (after asking if it was ok) and we handled it carefully, so no cc. The great part was the two teen aged grand daughters. They LOVED the cheesy Chebe rolls. Once again: all good foods come from Gram!
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