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  1. lonewolf
    I got a cookie press this year and made some yummy spritz cookies. The press worked well at first, but then the dough started sticking about half way through and we couldn't get them to come out and stick to the pan. With the second half of the dough we rolled them in little balls and flattened them with a glass dipped in colored sugar. They were delicious...
  2. lonewolf
    Breakfast is the hardest meal for me, since I'm allergic to eggs. I eat apple slices with almond butter, gluten-free cereal with rice milk, Arrowhead Mills "Rice and Shine" hot cereal, rice bread toast with almond butter (I don't do peanuts), sometimes a smoothie with rice protein powder added, and sometimes leftover chicken from dinner. For lunch I take...
  3. lonewolf
    I wouldn't use olive oil. I usually dust my pizza pan with rice flour (very generously) and then sprinkle corn meal on it. This works if the dough isn't too sticky - I've never had pizza crust stick. If your dough is really sticky, try something like non-stick spray or a thicker type of oil like coconut oil or even both. Liz
  4. lonewolf
    I will let you know when I get something organized. I am going to another support group to see how it works, will be talking to the owner of the health food store in Federal Way, and then start getting the word out. My cousin and a good friend both have Celiac, so that would make at least 5 of us, right? If nothing else, we could just get together for...
  5. lonewolf
    Hmmm. That's interesting. I've only been totally gluten-free for 5+ weeks. My psoriasis has not gotten better, but maybe I should just give it some time (and Dovonex). I do remember that my psoriasis got worse, not better at first when I eliminated all those foods from my diet, but it eventually went away. It came back as I slowly reintroduced some of...
  6. lonewolf
    I have psoriasis too, but I actually don't know if I have Celiac for sure. I do know that I'm gluten intolerant, for whatever reason. Gluten-free doesn't make my psoriasis go away, but dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, gluten-free, sugar-free, beef-free does. When I'm really disciplined and eat nothing but fish, rice, vegies and fruit my skin will clear...
  7. lonewolf
    This is interesting for sure. My youngest son (adopted) has it really bad on his arms, legs and a little on his cheeks. I asked the doctor about it when I had all my kids in for celiac testing last week and he assured me that it wasn't related at all. (This doctor was up-to-date on Celiac too.) This was the second doctor that had assured me it wasn't...
  8. lonewolf
    I don't know the answer to all your questions, but I do know that my Naturopathic doctor had me take Ultra Clear Plus and it helped a lot with joint pain and and a few other symptoms. It is expensive, but I would take it. Also, the guy on quackwatch.com has been sued and ordered by a judge to stop his slander of alternative doctors. Is your doctor...
  9. lonewolf
    I had an ELISA test done almost 10 years ago, which confirmed to me what I had figured out on my own - that I was "allergic" to wheat, dairy and soy. Also showed positive for eggs, which suprised me. Anyway, I eliminated all those foods at that time. Over the course of the last couple of years I figured out that all gluten-containing grains actually bothered...
  10. lonewolf
    I finally got in today for testing. After waiting for weeks just to get in, and worrying that I would be labeled a hypochondriac, my doctor was wonderful. She is up to date on Celiac and was surprised that I hadn't been tested for it before. I've only seen her a few times before and she was aware that I have troubles with wheat, but we had never gone more...
  11. lonewolf
    I coped by taking a main part of the meal. I baked a 24 pound turkey, complete with gluten-free stuffing and made the gravy with rice flour when I got to my sister-in-laws. Granted, it was a little bit of a hassle to transport a steaming hot turkey, but it worked. I ate turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy with NO worries. I got to the salad first...
  12. lonewolf
    I tried drinking soy milk when I suspected I was allergic to cow's milk. Big mistake. I reacted with worsening joint pain (I already had arthritis), upset stomach and just feeling yucky. When I did an ELISA (Great Smokies Lab) test for IgG food sensitivities several weeks later soy was the 2nd highest reaction, next to gluten. That was almost 10 years...
  13. lonewolf
    I'm sure you're right about all my restrictions making it harder to find a good bread. I think I'm pretty much stuck for now. I am hoping that some day I can "get back" the eggs, milk and soy. That would open up a whole new world of eating. If I "only" had to eliminate gluten, life would be so easy ! That said, there are lots of others in the same boat...
  14. lonewolf
    I got the "Robin's" brown rice bread. I'm allergic to eggs, soy and dairy, so that eliminated almost all the Kinnikinnick products. I've never liked white bread, so I don't know if I could stomach gluten-free white bread. The K-Too's only have soy lecithin, which I can handle. Believe me, I'm thrilled with these, so the whole order wasn't a total loss...
  15. lonewolf
    Gluten free bread isn't the same, that's for sure. I know that a lot of people here like Kinnikinnick breads, and maybe the ones that contain eggs, dairy and soy are good, but their "Robins" brown rice bread is yucky. I've had the best luck with Ener-G Brown Rice Loaf. It's gross unless you toast it, and then it's not too bad. Not like real bread, but...
  16. lonewolf
    YUUUUMMMMMMMMYYYYYYY! My K-Toos just came and I ate 4 for breakfast before remembering that I'm the mom and I shouldn't do that. I haven't had anything even resembling an oreo for 10 years, so I am on cloud nine. I can hardly wait to give a couple packages to the little girl at school who has Celiac. (I'm a teacher.) I'm going to wrap them up in Christmas...
  17. lonewolf
    Please don't quit. I wouldn't want anyone to be where I've been - hurting and sick all the time - even if I don't know you. I agree with the others - let us know your whole situation and maybe we can help. People here really can understand how discouraging this all can be. Let us help you lighten your load. "Shared sorrow is half sorrow, shared joy...
  18. lonewolf
    I tried them again and added 2 tsp. yeast dissolved in 1/4 warm water to the dough after it had cooled a bit and then let them raise for about an hour, maybe a little bit more. They were better, especially after they cooled a while. The whole batch was eaten, so they weren't a total loss. I still think they could be better... I'lm going to try again sometime...
  19. lonewolf
    On one hand I'm relieved that they're all negative, although I do understand that the testing doesn't rule celiac disease out in the future. I'lm still wondering why 3 of them have ongoing, but minor, digestive problems - they eat REALLY healthy, drink lots of water and get regular exercise, all things that are supposed to keep the systems running smoothly...
  20. lonewolf
    Thanks, I think I'll wait until at least the end of next week before calling. Really, it will make Christmas easier on the extended family. Everyone is used to me and my special diet, but it would throw them all for a loop if there were more of "us". Liz
  21. lonewolf
    I just bought a package of Sunspire Chocolate chips. They have no gluten ingredients listed, and they don't say that they're made in a facility that uses wheat or anything, but then it says, "Not guaranteed gluten free". Has anyone else ever tried these? Is this a CYA thing? Maybe I'll just get another brand. Liz
  22. lonewolf
    I had my kids in on Monday morning to be tested (Celiac panel) and forgot to ask the doctor how long it would take to get the results back. Before I call to pester them, I thought I'd ask you all how long it has taken for your tests. I'm thinking I don't even want to know until after Christmas at this point, but the kids keep asking. Thanks, Liz
  23. lonewolf
    Thanks Tiffany! These ALL look GREAT! I've been looking for a good rice pudding recipe - I'll be making this as soon as I can get the arborio rice. Thank you for putting in so much time to do this. Liz
  24. lonewolf
    Amen! I'm a PE teacher and I am all for 2 recesses a day, regular PE, minimal or no junk food in schools and for parents to join with their kids walking, running, bike riding, swimming, etc. It is up to the parents to make sure that their kids are getting exercise and not spending 5 hours a day watching TV or playing video games. And high schoolers need...
  25. lonewolf
    Mmmm, the chutney looks good! One more idea - what I'm making for dinner tonight! Mexican Lasagne - Use corn tortillas instead of noodles, garlic and chili powder instead of italian seasoning in the meat and sauce, maybe a little cumin too. Layer like lasagne, with whatever type of cheese you can eat, or you can leave it out. I use goat cheddar and...
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