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ARCHIVED Tortilla Press
tarnalberry replied to Pegleg84's topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking Tips
I use Bob's masa harina. The secret seems to be getting just the right amount of water in the dough - not too much, not too little, but more than I thought at first. I "fry" them on a dry pancake skillet (non-stick) - they cook up very fast. They're a crapload of work - I make them about once a year because of that - and you have a very short window to... -
ARCHIVED Having Trouble With The Grocery Bill
tarnalberry replied to D-borealis's topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking Tips
Eggs, beans, lentils, and things that mix up the protein well - chicken soup, salmon cakes, chili. What sort of stuff are you usually making? -
I just wanted to pop in and say Happy Holidays to all the wonderful people here. I know I'm not here often, but I'm glad this place is here.
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ARCHIVED One Year In With Celiac 8-Yo Daughter. Feeling So Sad.
tarnalberry replied to ViennaGirl's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
It gets better. 12 years of gluten free, and it's fairly rote by now. Especially if you set your house up as a safe place, and you've gathered alternative recipes and adjusted the types of food you eat, your house becomes a safe place and you DON'T have to think about food all the time. It's a huge habit change. You probably didn't worry about thinking... -
ARCHIVED Contamination From Toys?
tarnalberry replied to emsimms's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
Yes, that could certainly have been the culprit. For what it's worth, my daughter (who doesn't have to be gluten free) must wash her hands after eating anything with wheat before she comes in contact with me (the gluten intolerant one), or ... well, anything but her plate. And I serve her and anyone who comes to my house completely gluten free foods... -
ARCHIVED Headache Relief For 11-Year-Old - What Meds Are Safe And gluten-free?
tarnalberry replied to ImaMiriam's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
If they are tension headaches, the meds aren't going to help a whole lot. Massage (you can learn how to do it), stretches, plenty of sleep (hahahaha!), and heat/ice (alternated) can help. Ibuprofen (advil - which is safe) can help a bit if there is associated inflammation. -
ARCHIVED How To Decline Food?
tarnalberry replied to moosemalibu's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
If I really don't want to go into anything, I just say "no thank you" and that is all. You don't have to explain, and if pressed, I would say "no thank you", followed by "really, I would not like any." I expect adults to respect another person's choices, whether they understand or not. Heck, I expect my three year old to do this. -
ARCHIVED Soothing A Child After Accidental Glutening?
tarnalberry replied to ImaMiriam's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
You might also - at some point after you feel more confident about the gluten thing - look into whether or not she's getting migraines independently of the gluten. I developed chronic migraines a few years after going gluten (and dairy) free. They were more of a postural issue (working at a computer all day does a number on your neck!) and related to a... -
ARCHIVED For Those Who Use Cast Iron Cookware
tarnalberry replied to seraphim's topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking Tips
Definitely NO SOAP on the pan. My MIL pretty much removed all the seasoning on my cast iron pan one year by helpfully washing it after dinner. It took a while to reseason it (per the same website that was linked a few posts above, though without flax oil, as I hadn't found any at the time). -
ARCHIVED 20Ppm - Serving Size?
tarnalberry replied to williamsburg's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
As Peter explained, it's a density, not an amount. And this is why I find this "threshold" SO ridiculously annoying. What is the actual DOSAGE (quantity) that causes most people to show damage? I'm not sure that I've ever convincingly figured that out from the studies that were done for the "20ppm" standard. -
ARCHIVED Is This Far-Fetched? Breastfeeding Question
tarnalberry replied to D-borealis's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
I would find a way to try to take one Sunday off (short staffed or no), so you have a little more information before quitting. -
ARCHIVED I Am Puzzled, My Girl Is In Troubles And I Don't Know What To Do!
tarnalberry replied to jepacar's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
You said breastmilk - are you still eating gluten or dairy? 'Cause she can get the proteins through there. -
ARCHIVED How Sick Can Cc Make You?
tarnalberry replied to answerseeker's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
This. You cooked with wheat flour; of course you got contaminated. My family always gets gluten free pancakes. I can do gluten free oats, so now we do oat flour pancakes, and they're awesome (and freeze well), but previously, I used Pamela's mix. -
Gouda. I personally like a Honey Goat Gouda that Trader Joe's has here in Washington, but there are a lot of varieties of Gouda. It's a pretty smooth cheese, not too far from a more mild cheddar.
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ARCHIVED Montina Flour? Want To Add More "wheat" Flavor To Bran Muffins
tarnalberry replied to Wheatfreeleeshy's topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking Tips
Actually, I haven't been able to find a place to buy it in a couple years. Amazon doesn't have it; heck, the producer's website (amazingrains.com) doesn't even resolve any more. I don't know what happened to it! It's a little disappointing, I will say, as I loved that stuff!- 9 replies
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ARCHIVED Short Grain Rice....
tarnalberry replied to shadowicewolf's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
I prefer my brown rice and short grain. Different rice is for different things. Basmati for some things, Jasmine for others, arborio for others, sushi rice for others, etc, etc. The brand I like is one that I can find at the local, large asian market around here. You might want to try a few different ones to figure out the one you like. -
ARCHIVED Am I Crazy?
tarnalberry replied to Ol-Mauri's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
If they didn't run a serum IgA test (total IgA), then the tTg IgA is useless, as you don't know if you are IgA deficient. They didn't run anything close to a full celiac panel. Sorry. -
ARCHIVED Gluten Free Oatmeal
tarnalberry replied to mb99's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
At least 10% of celiacs have a reaction to gluten free oats, as the protein in oats is chemically similar to wheat. -
ARCHIVED Any Thoughts On My Daughters 'symptoms'?
tarnalberry replied to Mum in Norway's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
As kids get older, their symptoms may become less obvious. So, it's not that she doesn't have it, it's that you just don't notice it so much. I would ABSOLUTELY get her tested, and - once whatever blood/biopsy testing you are doing is complete - test her on a gluten free diet right after. -
ARCHIVED Am I Crazy?
tarnalberry replied to Ol-Mauri's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
What was your full testing? Only one IgA antibody, and if so which one? Or were there others? Did they do a total IgA test as well? I would strongly urge you to get a copy of your results. -
ARCHIVED Good Gluten Free Meals Prepared Using A Microwave?
tarnalberry replied to gabechevarrieta's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
If you have any common areas with outlets, get yourself an electric skillet. You can cook almost anything in there! (I used on when I was in college - not for gluten free, as I didn't know about that at the time, but because I liked cooking.) -
ARCHIVED Safety At Preschool - Need Ideas
tarnalberry replied to greenbeanie's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
As for playdoh, I think it depends on your kid. I play with the gluten-based playdoh at my daughter's preschool with her. (I'm the gluten intolerant one, she is not.) I wash my hands and am careful and am just fine. My daughter is also a surprisingly clean playdoh player and if she washed her hands afterwards, I would be willing to try it with her. But... -
ARCHIVED Any Tips On Controlling Anxiety And Depression?
tarnalberry replied to HumanDecency's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Exercise (walking), getting outdoors (anything - walking, gardening - something with sunlight and greenery), yoga (go to a class, not just home practice), eating well, and saying "no" to anything that would make me terribly busy. But I've also do a number of years of talk therapy (cognitive modification and behavior modification). I've been on antidepressants... -
ARCHIVED Raising Vitamin D Levels?
tarnalberry replied to TessTess's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
Sun! -
ARCHIVED Baby Needs To Gain Weight Need Suggestions Advice Please!
tarnalberry replied to mmcc54's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
this is a tough time for them to gain weight period. they're starting to walk, they're going through cognitive leaps... they're busy! they're burning a lot of calories! if you're not seeing her regress regularly, I wouldn't freak out. though I do understand you're concern! what are you feeding her? a lot of toddlers this age end up eating a lot of...