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  1. love2travel
    Yes, I know how you feel about it rising. Some breads just don't. There are a few that do - I like the recipes in the Culinary Institute of America gluten-free Baking book - there are recipes for bagels, English muffins, doughnuts...
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    You can freeze it in glass jars as well. To prevent cracking when thawing, place the jar on a softer surface such as an oven mitt. When I freeze in jars I place cling wrap on top to cover the surface. My favourite method is to freeze in freezer bags flat so I can stack them and save space. They also freeze and thaw more quickly as well. Keep in...
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    It is not easy but I try to remain hopeful and positive (most days, at least!). Too bad that Ativan makes you feel so yucky. I have not yet tried Trazodone because I have heard mixed reviews on it. Maybe it would be worth a try for me. But this combination of muscle relaxants and analgesics seem to be helping me to sleep more but I feel so out of it during...
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    Croatia is absolutely stunning and so down to earth. People are so genuine and sincere which is vastly different from here. We are planning to go to Turkey because of all the ancient history. One of my sisters is a nurse and her first job was in Glasgow! She and her husband (also a nurse) moved there for 7 or 8 months to work for experience...
  5. love2travel
    So, tell us - did you enjoy your warm home-baked bread? Eight years is a long time!
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    Edinburgh and area is gorgeous! Lucky you. My husband and I bought a house in Croatia and go there at least six weeks a year. Next trip May 3. Parts of Canada are stunning. Unfortunately I live many hours from the Rockies smack dab in the prairies where it is quite dull and dreary as there literally is nothing to see. One of the reasons we love...
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    If you like grapefruit, it is easy to brulee it for a tasty finish to lunch. Just slice in half, sprinkle with raw brown sugar, and stick it under the broiler. The flavour of the fruit intensifies, too.
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    Yum! I often make compound butters (i.e. sage and lemon) and slip them under the skin along with fresh thyme and sage before roasting. I put half a lemon, lots of garlic and half an onion with herbs into the cavity and season heavily with salt and pepper. Then I put a couple of lemon halves in with the roast face down and squeeze the roasted lemon juice...
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    I can have Greek yogurt but stick to lactose-free regular yogurt when I want flavoured. Greek yogurt is so wonderful, especially in Middle Eastern cookery. Love it drizzled with chestnut or sage-infused honey and fresh figs (which we only get once a year where I live) and toasted walnuts. Well, heck - I love it with anything!
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    Mmmm...roast chicken is so homey and comforting and just plain wonderful. It is certainly fine to refrigerate your carcass overnight without any worry. I know what you mean about leftover chicken. What I often do is make Chicken a la King (if it is a large chicken) then make stock. Save me the skin, would you?
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    Hiya! I live in frigid northern Canada but have been to your wonderful country several times - I LOVE Scotland. Navigator is from Scotland - I'm sure you will be meeting her. In what area do you live? My celiac diagnosis was officially made ten months ago (bloodwork and biopsies) so I have been strictly gluten free for that time.
  12. love2travel
    I was for several months then gradually found I could tolerate some cheese (i.e. buffalo, goat, aged cow and sheep). Thank goodness! But I do use lactose-free milk as I cannot tolerate regular. And I do not eat ice cream.
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    Not a recipe but this is what I do for great stock. I throw the carcass and any extra frozen bones I have into a roaster and roast until the bones are quite brown. This builds great flavour. (This is how to make glorious gravy, too.) Then in a large stockpot make a mirepoix which simply is diced carrots, celery and onion and cook until softened. Then...
  14. love2travel
    Fresh buffalo mozzarella is hard to find - we got it in an Italian specialty store. It only lasts for a few days so you buy it and use it quickly. It is more flavourful than regular fresh mozzarella and has a lovely creamy texture. I just love it.
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    Just wondering whether you found a use for your Marsala. It is also great for mascerating dried fruit as you mentioned - very good with dried apricots, cherries... Oh, yes - I also rehydrate dried mushrooms in it and then use the liquid in risotto or whatever. And, of course, very good as a pan sauce with some cream.
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    Today I made myself Eggs Benedict on a gluten-free bun. As the dish is not exactly fat free I am scarfing down a ton of fresh blackberries.
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    Tonight is pizza night! I cannot wait to roll out my dough. We found fresh buffalo milk mozzarella and fresh basil to tear on it. Will serve it with arugula salad with lemon Parmesan vinaigrette. Humble and yummy.
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    Mmmm...those look great! I can just taste them. They must have been delicious! My breadstick recipes allow me to roll the dough so it is easy to form the sticks. There is something so gratifying about rolling dough.
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    That sounds like a very balanced yummy meal! I have just read on another thread about your troubles - so sorry you are going through so much. I hope you enjoy your dinner and that it will agree with your body!
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    Wow - what and where in Croatia does he teach? Our house is in Istria, a 2.5 hour drive or ferry from Venice. It is gobsmackingly gorgeous there!
  21. love2travel
    My chronic insomnia is severe like yours. I've had it for years but it is largely due to my severe chronic pain that makes it so hard for me to lie down as it causes so much pain. Even if I lie on a wrinkle I must get up and straighten it out. But I did have insomnia before my accident, too. I have tried everything and the only thing that helps me is...
  22. love2travel
    You will most definitely survive. I have not been to Germany since my celiac diagnosis but others have without issues. I have, however, been to Europe many times and look for the Schar brand which is gluten free. Their bread is horrid but other products alright. I would also take along some snacks from home in case of flight delays and so on - this happened...
  23. love2travel
    Welcome here! This most certainly happens to me at times. I was recently in a gigantic Farmer's Market where many vendors were handing out samples. I had to say no to each and every one but my husband could pick anything he wanted. But my jealous feelings happen far less frequently than they used to, thankfully. It takes time! And admittedly...
  24. love2travel
    Just over nine months gluten free and I have not yet cheated and I have been glutened once to my knowledge. It became a part of every-day life for me at about four months so be encouraged - there is hope for everyone! Sure, I still have moments where I find it difficult (wonderful food festivals in Europe, for example) but my passion about cooking...
  25. love2travel
    After the seared duck breast the other night we thought we should go healthier tonight so we are just having Mung Bean Vermicelli (cellophane) with Chicken Stir Fry (and lots of fresh veg).
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