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    I can't say that there is really anything GOOD about Celiac. But, I can say that Celiac is a better alternative than what it COULD be. I know someone who's infant was tested for all sorts of horrible diseases before they finally figured out she had celiac. Needless to say, by that time they were thrilled with the diagnosis. THAT, they could work with. ...
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    You all are lucky. All I get is stale cigarette smoke.
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    Another lifetime sugar addict who can now eat sweets in moderation. I figured that my body was craving the fastest energy it could get, since it wasn't absorbing the nutrients from the food I was eating. Not that I'm the picture of self-denial, but I actually passed up a BUTTERFINGER today, simply because I didn't want it. Unheard of!
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    I like to incorporate soup at least once a week in my family menu. Not only is it easy to make gluten-free, but its cost efficient as well. And, in the arctic north here, it lovely to curl up on the sofa w/ a cup of hot soup on a blustery winter night. We make our own stock, too, both because we know it will be gluten-free, and for cost reasons. ...
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    The cauliflower recipe sounds delish! I've been looking at the amaranth in my cupboard and wondering how close that would be to couscous if I cooked it in chicken broth.
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    I make my own from brown rice, then cook it up w/ milk and a dash of home made vanilla extract. Sometimes I slip a little maple syrup in it. The brown rice tastes and has a texture reminiscent of steel cut oats.
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    I like to throw one salad meal in my regular weekly menu. Sometimes its just "salad bar night" and sometimes its more of a prepared salad. I think your watermelon salad will be a keeper, but I have to wait until watermelon is in season around here. Thanks for sharing. This week we're doing an Italian salad w/ pepperoni, mozzerella and black olives...
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    In my experimenting stage, I once bought something called "fufu" flour, made (I believe) from bananas. As the box specified it was for African dishes, you might be able to find that more easily in your area. For some reason, I'm thinking that bean flours might be more readily available to you, as well. Your husband does sound like a lovely man. My...
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    I'm one of those who is very slowly losing weight. I attribute it to the fact that my body is now actually absorbing the nutrients that I'm putting into it, so I no longer have that constant feeling of being hungry, even though I just ate. I also am finding I have more energy, and enjoy physical activity far more than I did before. Of course, discovering...
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    Shauna, I love your ideas. Especially getting into the pre-industrial revolution mindset. I think of that a lot when I'm making my own beef stock or yoghurt any of the dozens of foods I prepare myself. About the sorghum... have you ever considered finding a few other local celiacs and getting buying some of those products together, then dividing it...
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    Another "secret" on the chex cereal is that it always goes on sale before a holiday, because "chex mix" and "puppy chow" are such popular party snacks. You can always find coupons and/or a sale before a holiday. The best, of course, is finding both at once. I tend to pay about $1.50 for Chex cereal on a regular basis, and buy multiple boxes to store...
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    Oh, Brigit, :big hug:, I'm so sorry this is causing you such stress. The biggest reason I posted this, was because of how many people see only the high cost of eating gluten free, and get overwhelmed by it all. I've actually found that I don't spend much more, and maybe even less, than I did before, because we just do so much more ourselves now....
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    One of the things I notice a lot with newer members is concern about the cost of eating gluten-free. Considering that our economy is in a looooong downswing, not everybody can afford the high cost of some of the gluten-free foods out there. Let's share our hard-won information with newer members who may be a bit daunted by the prices they see in the...
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    No elementary school age kids here, but the things I like to pack for myself are: Egg, tuna or chicken salad w/ rice crackers to use as a dip. Fritos as a dipper would work nicely for a school-ager, too. Cut apples into 12 or 16 slices, put it back together in a zip lock bag, then suck the air out of the bag. The apple stays fresh. Add a small container...
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    Actually, my weakness is not a food, but the organization and determination to check everything. I've run into a couple of situations where I did not look close enough at the food I am eating (read labels, etc.) and regreted it later. I also hate (hate, hate, hate) inconveniencing anyone, so I don't really like to say anything about it. I have this...
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    Your schooling is important, Silvane, as is your health. You're really in between a rock and a hard place. Do you go "home" to your parents in the summer? You might want to consider going off the gluten until your finals are over. Then, if it doesn't cause too much distress, tank up for a few weeks at home before being tested. Remember, though, that...
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    I eat pretty much the same as I did before, with the exception of reading lables to make sure there isn't any hidden guten. However, the staples that I keep in my kitchen now, that I didn't before are: Rice flour Sweet rice flour Tapioca starch Potato Starch Potato Flour Buckwheat flour Masa Harina rice crackers Xanthan gum Brown rice chex...
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    I just spent this afternoon on my favorite recipe sites, going through my freezer inventory and putting the two together to plan my family's menu for the next month. I'm not OCD enough to do this all the time, but I certainly find that mealtime much more organized when I do. With very few exceptions, our meals are entrely gluten-free, even though I am...
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    Just came back in to brag... er, I mean... say that: I HAD CAKE! I went to the bookstore event, and they had samples of her cakes... and I must admit, they were delicious. Even she had an issue w/ the cost of gluten-free cake mixes, and had recommendations on maximizing them once you forked out the money for one. I just requested her book...
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    just brought me a Cadbury egg. <3 Can I eat it? The ingredients list is too small and shiny for me to read w/o unwrapping the whole thing, flattening it out and getting my reading glasses.
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    Rosetapper23, I could almost have written your post word for word. My young adult daughter also refuses to be tested, although it is almost certain she is at least gluten intolerant. Like your daughter, she does not want to give up her favorite foods, nor does she want to deal with the inconvenience.
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    I haven't been able to pinpoint it anymore. I used to be able to say "20 minutes", but lately I've been getting hit w/ sudden D out of the blue, and I know the last thing I ate was gluten free (such as a salad). I've decided to be a little more pro-active about it and keep a food diary for a month or so, document what I ate and when, on one page...
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    Another one who is perfectly satisfied with the food choices I have while gluten-free. However, like GFinDC mentioned, after two years now, I am finally noticing a loss in appetite... and in me that is a GOOD thing. I figure I am finally just begining to absorb all the nutrients in my food, where before I still wanted to eat, even when my stomach...
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    I hope posting this info isn't against the TOS here, but the event is at Boswell Books 2559 N. Downer Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53211 Anne Byrn, author of The Cake Mix Doctor Bakes Gluten Free Friday, March 25 | 7:00 pm Their website is: Open Original Shared Link And, yeah, I'm just going for the cake. I'm really not into box...
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    Hello, Pondy. I just responded to MelindaLee's post as well. I'm south of MKE, so a little far away for a shopping buddy (although I really want to check out that Costco in Grafton!) but just thought I'd say hi. I have some family in West Bend, too. I noticed on the facebook page that a cookbook author with a new gluten free cake book out is having...
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