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  1. ItchyAbby
    Hi there, JennaQ Have you ever been tested for Celiac? It is recommended that you get tested before you go gluten free. The tests for Celiac will likely come back negative if you are not actively eating gluten. The problem comes later down the line if you need a confirmed diagnosis, then you would have to do a gluten challenge which requires you to eat a...
  2. ItchyAbby
    Oh quesadillas sound goooooood! I am *this* close to getting dairy back and that will be one of the first things put back into rotation. What kind cheese do you use? (Details please and speak slowly... ) Tonight I am making shepherd's pie. It's darn cold out and perfect for it. But I have no lamb, so it'll be elk inside and I am adding green beans and...
  3. ItchyAbby
    Homemade broth is way better anyway! I save all my chicken bones, back n carcasses and pick up a bunch of chicken feet (makes it really gelatine-y) Have you heard of US Wellness Meats? You can buy all grass fed, grain free meats and fats there. They have tallow and lard:Open Original Shared Link It ain't cheap, but it's corn free!
  4. ItchyAbby
    The biscotti I made last night (adapted from Elana's pantry) 1.25 cups blanched almond flour 1 tbs arrowroot 1/4 tsp salt (these are salty-sweet. If you want more sweet, use less salt) 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 cup honey 1 tbs orange zest 2 tsp anise seed 1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped Preheat oven to 350 Whisk the dry ingredients together...
  5. ItchyAbby
    Awww! My gramma used to makes us nitey-nite cookies!
  6. ItchyAbby
    I would probably sear it in some animal fat - tallow or lard or duckfat. Butter will likely brown too quickly. Ghee might work, though. Something like this recipe:Open Original Shared Link If you cannot so the wine, just up the broth amount (or I have used a little Pom juice before with yummy results) If the meat is good, you don't need too add...
  7. ItchyAbby
    Oh! I know that brand. I'll have to see if my store carries their gluten-free ones... Thanks!
  8. ItchyAbby
    hehehe! I like how you roll, Addy! (Or should I say, ImpatientAbby appreciates your comradery) I like DeLallo pasta too. I am also a fan of Jovial's gluten-free pastas, especially their tagliatelle, but they are not easy to find. What are these magical crackers that everyone is speaking of? I will have to scroll back to find the source!
  9. ItchyAbby
    So dinner tonight will be a as-yet-unnamed soupy thing: homemade chicken broth, coconut milk, kuri pumpkin, tons of ginger, cilantro, leafy greens and tiny pork meatballs. It's tasty and easy. But that's totally not why I'm here. I am here to tell you that I had the most intense craving for...biscotti? And not just any old biscotti but the traditionally...
  10. ItchyAbby
    Were I single and looking, I would totally consider it! At least I know the guy would get it, like really get it and I wouldn't be an anxious mes trying to tell him about my gluten "issues".
  11. ItchyAbby
    From Nuts dot com? Just make sure it has the gluten-free seal on the label!
  12. ItchyAbby
    Hooray for lard pie crusts! They are the best, IMO. So glad that it went well for you, tonalynn. Isn't it wonderful when your family steps up and supports you? This was my first Thanksgiving, post-dx and it went swimmingly (to be fair, parts of my family have been gluten-free for a few years, so we've had some practice). I come from a food-centric family...
  13. ItchyAbby
    Yay! A party! Here's what I do (I am a VERY emotional creature and this year has only made that more apparent): #1 - I cry. I LOVE me a good cry. Cathartic, body wracking sobs, snot running down my face, puffy eyes and all that. (My SO calls it blubberitis). It always makes me feel better afterward. Truly. It sucks at the beginning - you don't wanna...
  14. ItchyAbby
    I would also add that bone broth would be a good thing for you to be drinking - lots of minerals, very healing for the gut, and gelatin for tissue repair. You can make it with chicken if you are adverse to red meat bones. Just be sure to include some feet. Sounds crazy but it's very tasty! It's not hard to make if you have a crock pot. Time and patience...
  15. ItchyAbby
    Dinner tonight: Slow cooked Beef Shanks with carrots, parsnips and leeks (Beau Monde spices) SuperSimpleSalad I was going to try making some popovers or Pão de Queijo (Vegano since I am not eating cheese yet) but after baking pies and prepping biscuits all afternoon, I'm gonna pass. Besides, tomorrow will be a baked good fest! Now I just gots to keep ...
  16. ItchyAbby
    This place will ship you gluten free doughnuts (among other things): Open Original Shared Link But, I agree with gluten-free Lover: bake yourself a treat occasionally, so you don't feel deprived. And from one sweet tooth to another: it gets better. Believe me, if I can drive by the plethora of amazing bakeries in my town without desiring their goodies...
  17. ItchyAbby
    Oh I am sure I am being OVERLY cautious/nervous/persnickety That may fade in time (the anxiety goes away, right? Right? ) but it's what makes me comfortable right now. Luckily, there are plenty of grocery options in my city!
  18. ItchyAbby
    - I'd pack a TON of food if I am going to be away from my house for extended hours. If I travel it will either be to stay at a place with a kitchen (bringing my own utensils and cutting boards). I could also see going in a Vanagon with a kitchenette, or in a hotel that has a mini fridge and will allow me to use an electric skillet. - My current favorite...
  19. ItchyAbby
    So glad that you are healing so well and are able to include a few more tasty goodies in your diet. I love to hear this!
  20. ItchyAbby
    Tonight: Burgers on HUMONGINORMOUS biscuits ...with homemade relish and tomato jam. Oh and a salad.
  21. ItchyAbby
    I am totally nuts for them! Oooh! Like marzipan? I will have to check that out... thanks! Isn't it great? Everything is so clean and fresh and good looking. I used to buy all my nuts at TJ's - now those nuts look positively manky. Re: flax seeds: grind 'em up and add them to baked goods or on top of porridge.
  22. ItchyAbby
    This! This! This! My biopsies and blood tests were all negative, but there is no way, no how I will EVER want to eat gluten anything, ever again. (Just check out my pictures in the DH photo bank, page 7 and you'll know why). I suspect all my tests were negative because I was gluten "light" for several years beforehand, on account of living with someone...
  23. ItchyAbby
    Well, shoot! Now I wonder if I need to get new oven mitts...I wash them, but they are old, from back in my gluten gorging days...oy. It never stops does it? DE-GLUTEN ALL THE THINGS!
  24. ItchyAbby
    So, this guy is a total spazz but actually does a pretty good job of explaining the autoimmune response to gluten (or, gliadin, as it were) But, here's the thing: if eating gluten makes you feel bad and avoiding it makes you feel better, I think it best to avoid it, whether or not you fully understand the difference between allergy or autoimmunity...
  25. ItchyAbby
    I exclusively use Penzey's, too.
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