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  1. FranDaMan
    Quick search gave too many responses to TGI Fridays but none to TGI Fridays Buns (or similar) so... I was talking with my sister-in-law (Gluten Intolerant) and she spoke highly of a pre-packaged bun from Fridays. I was hesitant but she gave me one (apparently you can buy them from the restaurant?) and I tried it. Since I'm slow to react I won't know...
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    I've been tempted lately to buy Cheerios but I'm wary of their gluten-free claims. The uproar last fall over the recall and the lawsuits seems to have died down yet I'm concerned. A search didn't provide anything more recent so I'm looking to all of you to fill me in. Did I miss something, has this been resolved, or am I right to remain on the sidelines for...
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    Thanks. I couldn't remember the name of the cream. Seems it is acne oriented and I haven't had that in 40 years. Although I will discuss it with the dermatologist. I eat mostly at home but there is one weakness and that is a fish fry. I know the ingredients are all gluten-free but I need to talk to the owner to see about the oil. That could be the culprit...
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    Infrequent poster as I'm "normally" under control. I was diagnosed with DH/Celiac in early 2009. My primary physician put me on Dapsone and it was amazing at how rapidly symptoms were abated. Jump on the gluten-free diet and move on. After about a year I'd had enough of reading side effects of Dapsone so began weaning off. One pill every other day, 1/2 every...
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    Sooo, per the GFWD posting it seems that there could be many boxes of contaminated cereal out there (how many boxes do they produce in 24 hrs?) but when averaged out the batch tests to under 20 ppm and is labeled as safe. I'm not liking my odds on this and I sure do miss Cheerios! I think I will continue to wait.
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    Diagnosed about 5 years ago. 100mg Dapsone for 6 months or so really did the trick. I stopped because of the med power and broke out again. Sooo, another 6 months on the 100 and then I tapered to 50 for 6 months and all was good. Until I wasn't good! went to Europe a tear ago next week (I'm in the U.S.) and went off plan. Figured it was a last trip for me...
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    Infrequent poster but very frequent lurker. Diagnosed via skin biopsy in January 2009. DH is my only "obvious" symptom. So, having been gluten-free for nearly 4 years we were going to Europe in the fall of 2012. I'd decided I would indulge myself as it will likely be my last trip to Europe with retirement approaching and the need to really tighten the...
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    I've read a few posts about Frankenmuth but most are a bit dated. So, now that I can no longer just eat and drink to my heart's content I'm wondering if anyone has more recent experience there? My wife and I had the privilege of visiting Germany and Austria a few years ago in my pre-celiac days and will be going from Rochester, NY to Green Bay and realized...
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    I also think there are other variables involved. I was fortunate to get a quick diagnosis of DH mostly because of this site, webmd and others. My initial outbreak was beginning to spread when I got my doc involved, skin biopsy and Dapsone. I took the 100mg for about 8 months and then started cutting them in half for an additional 4 months or so. January first...
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    I live on the west side (Mumford) and spend a lot of time at Agatina's Restaurant in Gates. Not only do they have a gluten-free menu but if you select from the main menu they will check with the kitchen to see if it is naturally gluten-free or if they can alter it to be so. They also have for desert a gluten-free cholocate truffle with raspberry sauce that...
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    Just a follow up to my original post. I finally did kick the Dapsone. I have zero outbreaks (other than funny itches on the scalp). On the plus side I was diagnosed very quickly with DH during my first outbreak so it's not like I had the rash for years and built up all the antibodies in ridiculous quantities. To be honest I was quite nervous about stopping...
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    I've been gluten-free for a bit over a year now. I rarely eat out and I do the shopping and food prep. Our house has also been "altered" to be gluten free. I am a DH sufferer and have been on Dapsone for a year now. Initial dosage was 100mg and it kicked the rash very quickly. After 5 months I stopped taking it to see if I was good to go or if it was still...
  13. FranDaMan
    OK, so it looks like we're all drinking the Kitchenaid Kool Aid! So the question still lingering here is which model? Pro line 6 series or the Artisan? Cuisinart has a 5.5 quart version with a stronger motor and won in cooks.com competition and I'm considering it but read a few reviews where people thought they were poorly or cheaply built. Anyone...
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    Since going gluten-free my wife has been killing herself (and subsequently the hand mixer) trying to provide us with at least one loaf of bread per week. We have a breadmaker now and it does quite nicely but we still have a need for a new mixer for anything we want to actually bake. I searched the forum and see threads about stand mixers that are about...
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    Yea, lightheaded, dizzy... I asked the doc to check the B's and the D's in my bloodwork and my vitamin D level was way low (double whammy for me working nights so I don't get much sun and living in the north so there isn't much sun to begin with!). Now that I have that in check I don't feel like that anymore. Plus going to 1/2 the original dose probably helps...
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    I'm way late to this discussion but the symptoms are classic. The symmetry is uncanny with this stuff. I got it on both elbows first, then both "cheeks" and then the knees. My doctor was giddy when I showed him my elbows and knew instantly what I had. The Dapsone stopped the itch within a few hours and a day or so later the lesions were disappearing. The...
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    I'm one of the folks who "only" has DH and really not much else in the way of symptoms. However, since my diagnosis in December I've walked the straight and narrow with regards to gluten. Emptied the cupboards, wifey now makes yummie gluten-free bread, etc. Problem is I'm a bit bored with just rice chex for breakfast and was looking for something different...
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    Actually that helps quite a bit as there are links to various restaurants in the area that either are gluten-free or willing to try. Thanks so much.
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    My father-in-law has some tests next week at Duke and my wife and I are headed down from Western NY. I need some input on eateries in that area (already did a search here and will look into Changs). Probably more problematic will be the twelve hours driving there. Since I can no longer just hit a fast food place on the fly while getting gasoline I need...
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    I followed the link to the Queensland Celiac folk provided above by IrishDavey. I have DH and not the full blown gastro issues as so many do and have been struggling to get my head wrapped around why me, why at this age when I had no known issues prior? Following that link and then to the DH area it seems I'm perfectly normal for age and symptoms! Oh,...
  21. FranDaMan
    I pitch mail for a living and since being gluten-free I really notice the covers of food magazines and the like. I spotted this cover and jotted down the website and looked it up when I got home. Long story short...I started with this recipe: Open Original Shared Link The only real bad thing was the panko and that was easily subbed with rice flakes...
  22. FranDaMan
    *lee-lee*, Your settings for the breadman were spot on! My wife was trying to talk herself into ten more minutes of baking (didn't think it was browned enough) and I asked her to follow along exactly and see where we ended up. I'm more than happy to say we now have a bread that looks and feels like the "real" stuff and I'll be able to pack sandwiches...
  23. FranDaMan
    Just got back from our local support group meeting and my wife is firing up the breadmaker as I type! We just bought a bunch of ingredients (on the way home) to start the "from scratch" breads but we're using a Bob's mix tonight. Thanks so much for the help. I'll report on our success.
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    I hate to bump this to the top but don't want to begin a new thread for an old problem . My wife just bought a breadman and made her first loaf last night. Seems that it doesn't let it rise long enough and then not bake long enough as others have mentioned above. I know it can be programmed to allow for variances but not sure how long to add to these...
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    Any particular flour or blend? Or is this an all-purpose gluten-free thing? Otherwise I think we can do this real soon!
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