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  1. CeliacAndCfsCrusader
    Just about any CC will send me to the bathroom for a few hours. I'm uncomfortable eating at pizza restaurants, too much flour floating around and too much chance that the wrong utensil will be used to cut or stir something.
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    I've eaten TONS of Chex since they went gluten-free, all 5 flavors. No reaction ever and I'm quite sensitive (ie: the glaze on Honeybaked Ham made me react). I think it's entirely possible that it's another ingredient(s) you're all reacting to. As far as the labeling, I've seen "new" boxes come in with and without the gluten-free written across the...
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    Udi's is made here in Denver. Try their Lemon Streusel and/or Blueberry Muffins. They aren't "dense", but sure taste good! Something for you all to look forward to. The head baker at Udi's is interested in making GOOD TASTING products that are gluten-free; not simply gluten-free products that will sell. Others can learn from this. In fact, I think...
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    My two cents. I read EVERY label; to see if it's gluten-free, not gluten-free or if it's changed since the last time I've read it. The more you practice and buy the same brands, the faster this will be. Unless a brand/product is made in a 100% gluten-free environment (not necessarily typical), I don't "trust it" unless I read the label carefully. I...
  5. CeliacAndCfsCrusader
    I've been looking for cheese tortellini for 2.5 years myself, let us know if you find some!
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    Recently paid a visit to both Maggiano's (Downtown) and PF Changs (S Aurora) and I'm happy to say that I had ZERO issues. Both servers were VERY educated about Celiac, I didn't have to scold or worry a bit. The food at Maggiano's was good, but I can do better at home (custom Alfredo dish, pretty "gloppy" with the rice noodles, but tasted good). The...
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    SOY sauce @ Chipotle? LOL The makings of a great urban legend.... A manager actually showed me their ingredient list to be "sure". Nothing to worry about, unless you're unlucky. I will make one observation, I've been to a few in Texas and they were pretty dirty. The locations here in CO are uniformly spotless. Maybe use your common sense. LONG...
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    Sorry to say I concur about the CC in a pizza joint. Not only the flour in the air, but the utensils, cutting services, mixers, ovens themselves ....it's just a CC nightmare. We have a chain here in Denver that offers it, but I'm not willing to take such an obvious chance (esp. when such a small amount gives me a reaction). We also have a nice bakery...
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    If you have a Whole Foods, here in Denver the Brown Rice Spaghetti runs about $3.30, normal price. Brown Rice IS best. I do the "no boil", cover on method and it never overcooks. Instructions on front of package.
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    Lucky enough to live in Denver, so Udi's is available to me. Hands down, Udi's Sandwich Bread is the ONLY bread I've tried that I'll eat (including just about every other brand out there). Slices are quite small, but just make two sandwiches. Great grilled ham and cheese! In fact, I've eaten more sandwiches the past month than I have eaten for the past...
  11. CeliacAndCfsCrusader
    Lucky enough to live in Denver, so Udi's is available to me. Hands down, Udi's Sandwich Bread is the ONLY bread I've tried that I'll eat (including just about every other brand out there). Slices are quite small, but just make two sandwiches. Great grilled ham and cheese! In fact, I've eaten more sandwiches the past month than I have eaten for the past...
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    Add me to the list of those who have had a reaction. I spent $12 for the best gluten-free oats, only to have a reaction that mirrored being "glutened". I may try one more time to be sure, I'm a cheapskate and stubborn, but it's probably a no-go (actually, that's probably a bad choice of words.....)
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    Over the past 2 years, I've tried just about all of them and some are downright disgusting. Tinkyada certainly isn't "like the real thing", but it's the best I've had, especially their brown rice spaghetti or angel hair (seems to hold up a bit better). Other shapes seem to have some issues. I haven't tried a couple of the other brands mentioned here...
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    Tell your hubby that you ALWAYS have to read the labels. Things that you never would have thought had gluten in it, often do. Hormel makes many gluten-free meat produts, including excellent Deli meat (Hormel Naturals I think). The problem with a regular deli is that their SLICERS and prep areas will almost certainly be contaminated. As a point of...
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    Sorry to say that I can't agree on "most" of the supposed gluten-free bakers who sell at the Cherry Creek Farmers Market. We shop there regularly in season and most vendors have their gluten-free goodies on mixed tables with gluten items, uncovered and zero attempt to avoid cross contamination. Again, the one you specify may be the exception, but if the others...
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    Chipotle is the reason I haven't lost my mind since being diagnosed! I live here in Denver, where Chipotle started. I've been diagnosed for 2 1/2 years and my doc says that he has NEVER seen a patient show zero gluten in the follow-up blood tests like I have. I have never knowingly cheated and I take zero chances with one exception; Chipotle. I eat at...
  17. CeliacAndCfsCrusader
    I've had dry, itchy, sometimes sore skin on my elbows (only) my whole life. gluten-free for 18 months, elbows have slowly improved. Now, it's really not an issue. Definitely some sort of link.
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    FYI for those of you that have other food sensitivities. I'm a Celiac with allergies to certain fresh fruit ingredients, but I'm not allergic to the FRUIT...I'm allergic to a PROTEIN associated with the fruit. In other words, you may not react to cooked bananas, but you may react to a raw one. Larabars use a raw date base, that's a problem for me. I...
  19. CeliacAndCfsCrusader
    Don't forget that you MAY be able to deduct some food expenses on your Federal taxes, IF you have enough deductions to itemize and get the medical costs deduction (7%?). Good luck. BTW, Italians get 140 Euros a month food allowance AND 2 days off a month to "shop for gluten-free food". True.
  20. CeliacAndCfsCrusader
    Seems to be on sale often, but Target gets half our business for being consistently lower on many items.
  21. CeliacAndCfsCrusader
    Kinnickinnik doughnuts Chipotle chips (but corn) Larabars Chex cereal Sweet Potato chips (Terra brand) Lundberg Chips Panda cereal Pamela's cookies Cheesecake (use combos of Pamela's for crust) Various power bars Almond, Cashew butter (on KK English Muffins) Pamela's baking mix pancakes Homemade pizza with Hormel pepperoni
  22. CeliacAndCfsCrusader
    I eat at Chipotle 3x per week, for 18 months. Never once glutened. Multiple states and locations. don't get the tortilla (obviously) or the red salsa (possibly contains non-gluten-free vinegar. All else is NO problem, just avoid cross-contamination at assembly. THIS part is up to YOU, not just them.
  23. CeliacAndCfsCrusader
    Weird left eye issue? CHECK Peripheral Neuropathy? CHECK Brain Fog? CHECK Weird mark between my eyebrows? CHECK "Pinking" of my skin? CHECK Memory Loss? CHECK Feel like I might faint when I don't eat? CHECK "Trembling Hands" occasionally? CHECK I've been diagnosed 18 months, but I was diagnosed with CFS in '89. I'm not sure about the crossover...
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    Their entire company/operation is gluten-free, so it has to be something other than a gluten thing. Good luck!
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