tessabear

There was a place here that did that. The owner was really pretty weird and had a habit of lying. She sold us something that made my daughter very ill. Only later when I went back did I discover that it contained eggs. She told me it did not. Daughter was allergic to eggs at the time. They also made mistakes all the time. Like putting eggs on the chicken strips after advertising them on the menu that there were no eggs. And they made mistakes on what people ordered. So it was very frustrating. She also promised me a cake for daughter's birthday. Then when I went back to order it, told me she couldn't make it.

That place is closed. She has gone elsewhere and is doing a bakery now. I think maybe they do lunch. I haven't gone there. I've seen reviews online and she is just as wacky as ever.

Oh, wow. That's terrible. I don't think I could do that to people being a sick kid myself I know how worried my mother would get when I was younger when I'd get sick, I could never do that to another person or their child.

Thanks for the input everyone. I've been sorta busy. I was thinking of selling some baked goods from home/online. I've also been posting a few step by step things on my blog if anyone is interested. Open Original Shared Link

I am also kicking around the idea of starting a small gluten free bake shop. Any input would be great. Does anyone know if a bakery can be both regular & gluten free or is there just too much chance of cross-contamination? Also, what kind of items would you like to see in a gluten free bakery? Any naming suggestions would also be appreciated. Thanks!

I don't think it'd be a good idea to have both, I mean you wouldn't want any wheat flour finding it's way into something gluten free but that's my opinion.

Hey, hi, hello there. So, I haven't really posted on here but anyway, since I found out I have Celiac I've gotten this idea, to start a gluten free bakery. Now, this idea has progressed into it being like a little sit down cafe, that offers not only gluten free but other non-allergy food, and it won't just be bakery food, I was thinking of offering sit down meals and things too. I was just wondering if anyone else has done this, or has run a shop before. Any advice at all (or ideas) would be awesome.

Sorry if I posted in the wrong place but, this seemed like the place to go.

Thanks!

I wanted to thank you all for all your help. I never knew they're was so many things to do with a potato.. lol. I also wanted to post this .pdf I found. It's a list of all the gluten free stuff at Giant that's not marketed as gluten free, and isn't badly priced. Open Original Shared Link

I'm sorry about your difficulty. It TOTALLY SUCKS!

I've found I don't have to purchase "special" gluten free items for EVERYTHING. Contact the companies that make the food you usually eat, and see if they have a gluten-free list. For example, before I was diagnosed I always used Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce. I contacted them, and everything they make is gluten free. And, surprise, they also make Ken's steak house dressing - which is what I used prior to being diagnosed. GREAT! I sent them an email saying they made my day! So, they sent me a couple of free coupons!

There are several "trusted" companies that will actually list "wheat" "rye" or "barley" on their ingredient list, but you must read the labels EVERY TIME. As far as I know, ConAgra and Kraft does this - so you can check the ingredients of Hebrew National hot dogs (ConAgra) and eat that with some gluten-free beans (Bush baked beans are gluten-free). You can go on-line and look at the products those two companies make, and determine which ones are gluten-free. There are other companies that are "trusted", I just don't know them off hand.

Of course, you still won't be able to eat things with pasta or bread crumbs, stuff like that. But, you may get by cheaper than you think if you do a little research.

The moderator posted this for me a few days ago. Hopefully it will help:

Unsafe ingredients: Open Original Shared Link

Safe ingredients: Open Original Shared Link

A list of companies that has a clear gluten policy. If you don't see "wheat, rye, barley, barley malt, oats" on the labels, its not there, or hidden in "flavors, starches, etc." Open Original Shared Link This makes shopping MUCH easier.

FDA foods are required to list wheat - it cannot be hidden.

Rule #1: Never eat anything without reading the label first.

Rule #2: Consistently check labels, even of your favorite products, as product formulations can change.

Rule #3: If you are unsure of an ingredient, or the company's policy on labeling, call the phone number on the back of the product or email the company.

Hope this helps.

Oh wow, thanks a lot! This really does help!

Honey, I just looked at your profile and found your medical problems. Have you been followed by a children's hospital? The social workers there should be able to help you with applying for any programs you qualify for. I can snoop around a little, and see if I can find anything, if you want.

Oh also; I can call and ask if the childrens can help out. I've never been on SSI or anything like that though. My father was on SSI and I just remember it being a terrible process for him to get anything.

Honey, I just looked at your profile and found your medical problems. Have you been followed by a children's hospital? The social workers there should be able to help you with applying for any programs you qualify for. I can snoop around a little, and see if I can find anything, if you want.

I'm followed by a children's for my blood issues, my neuro and celiac are by two different hospitals. My neuro is is local and my celiac is in Maryland.

Premade as in frozen in a box type? Just a secret between you and me, those are bad bad bad for one's health. Oops not a secret anymore! I guess it's a good thing you don't care for them, just as well...you'll be eating WAY healther than they will. And feeling better too.

Lol, yeah I never liked them because I couldn't really stomach them. I'd always feel so sick. I found a few food banks, I'm going to call them tomorrow to see if I can arrange something with them.

Yeah, I'd offer to start doing lots of the cooking too. The sort of trying to contribute to the household deal. Shift towards rice, sweet potatoes, and beans instead of noodles and bread.

Maybe find a food pantry with a friendly coordinator and explain your situation to see if they can build a box for you. Previous posters have suggested/found churches to be good starting points. Offer to volunteer. It'll look good on your resume too.

Amazon often has decent prices on the substitute stuff, but you generally have to buy in bulk, so we're talking an investment of 10lb of pasta, or 5 lbs of pancake mix.

Aw, I didn't even think about asking a food bank or anything. I offer to cook but to add to the poopie situation they like premade meals.. way, way too much. I didn't like them much to begin with, lol.

Thanks all. I'll see if I can apply for something. All and all it seems like I'll just have to avoid everything that isn't gluten free. It's just hard to even enjoy stuff after having to eat a lot of the same thing over and over.

That sucks. Perhaps food stamps or there might be outreach centers in your area that do food services? In all honesty the best way to heal your body is by not eating the processed gluten-free foods right now. I know the varity can suck, but it's doing your body good. I would stick with meats, veggies, fruits, rice, corn, potatoes, beans, nuts, and seeds for right now. (minus any of those you can't eat either) I am sure others will have ideas for you. This is a great place for us, so welcome and I promise over time it does get better. *hugs*

That's a good idea, I'll see if I can apply for something. I've never heard of any out reach centers or anything. This seems like a really good community. :]

Hi, I'm 18 and I've been newly diagnosed with Celiac. I don't really have a job and my living situation is, well, I live with a friend and pay nothing for food/room/heat/etc. The thing is my bank account is really at about 0. Me not paying makes me feel like I can't ask the people I live with to buy me $6 bread mix or noodles just so I can eat something that's not fruit, meat, or veggies. I have tried to look for a job, I have a few other medical issues that I feel people will not hire me for, but it is something I need to put out there up front since some are bleeding/clotting disorders and a pressure issue in my head. Any online places that discounted? I'm also just pretty bummed about the whole having this issue.

Thanks,

Tessa.