zoemom2001

Hi - In response to your question about whether blood tests can miss celiac disease, check this out - False Negative Serological Results Increase with Less Severe Villous Atrophy Dig Dis Sci. 2004 Apr;49(4):546-50 Celiac.com 08/27/2004

I'm new to all this. My daughter and myself recently tested positive for gluten sensitivity thru entero labs and are now gluten-free. I'm beginning to think I should spring for genetic testing to help determine if we are predisposed to Celiac (and thus other auto-immune issues). I'm curious if entero's genetic testing is different from genetic testing...

I love Bette Hagman's Butter Based Bread recipe and wanted to double it (as she suggests) but I don't know how much yeast to use. In her newer books she lists a small recipe and large recipe for breads and uses the same amount of yeast in both. But the largest recipe I found was with 4 cups of flour (she uses 2 1/4 tsp yeast). Doubling the Butter Basted...

Hi Laurie - Sorry I didn't reply sooner. I haven't checked this board in a while. My daughter is 13. We just went gluten-free for her in Feb. She had been having severe abdominal cramping and she tested positive for gluten sensitivity - gluten-free has cured her cramping and she is like a new person emotionally. I'm amazed at the difference! Someone...

Hi - We're new to the world of gluten free living. I made the english muffins from that book this weekend and they were fabulous. My daughter was elated - "real bread!" Sue

I found a great mix that is gluten free. The mix is made by Pamela's products and is called: Ultimate Baking & Pancake mix. i have only found it a Whole Foods and Wild Oats, but im sure you can also find it elsewere. happy cooking