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  1. RiceGuy
    What I do when trying out a new flour, is to replace around 1/4 or so of the total flour in a recipe with the new flour. Then it's easy to see and taste what properties it lends, and thus for what it's best suited. I usually make a single muffin, mini loaf or something, using an oven-safe dish such as a ramekin. That way it doesn't waste a lot if the results...
  2. RiceGuy
    I forgot to mention carrot cookies. When I was little I hated most veggies. That is until I discovered it was because we always had canned, not fresh. It really took awhile to convince my parents that canned veggies are awful. I still don't like them. I think I might suggest buying a bag of fresh peas (still in the pods), and put them on the table...
  3. RiceGuy
    Though I cannot be certain, I suspect the amount of liquid is the crucial factor, or more specifically, the consistency of the dough. I've found that too much or two little results in improper rise. Not enough makes it rise less, which I presume is because it dries out before it gets up to the desired height, and possibly allows further gas bubbles to escape...
  4. RiceGuy
    I've also experimented (and still do) with small amounts. What I find helpful is to use a small oven safe cup, like a ramekin or stainless measuring cup. I suppose you could also use a muffin pan, and maybe only put dough in one cup, but I haven't tried that. So far I get better results when the dough is softer than what I'd do for wheat dough.
  5. RiceGuy
    That suggests to me that he's serious about his health. Only you know your child, but to me that doesn't sound like a child who'd exaggerate very much. Carrots do go well in meatloaf, and they also go well in pies. Just Google carrot pie recipes and you'll get a number of them. Sweet potato pie is another, and of course pumpkin, which is a winter squash...
  6. RiceGuy
    The test results do sound like Celiac, but some people want to get all the tests they can, just for their peace of mind. Often though, a positive response to the gluten-free diet is far more convincing, especially given the unreliability of the tests. So no matter how lab results look, trying the diet is always a good idea. All cheese made from dairy contains...
  7. RiceGuy
    Well, as you point out, it may not be so easy to have an unbiased prospective of it. However, one thing that stands out is that for those few times when I got my parents to listen, and went to a doctor, the doctor convinced them I was faking to get attention or to stay home. They of course believed the doctor. All little kids are liars, right? At least that...
  8. RiceGuy
    Most of the questions seem to be covered by other responses, so I'll try to answer the one about soy flour, and the agar powder. Soy flour helps things brown nicer, lends moistness, and makes things a little softer and fluffier. To start, try it in about 1/5 to 1/4 the total flour, and adjust from there. Some other flours for decent protein would be amaranth...
  9. RiceGuy
    Wow, sure sounds like Celiac to me. Any chance he's getting more gluten at school than at home? Or some other allergen?
  10. RiceGuy
    Before trying Bob's baking powder, I tried a number of things along these lines. The best results of which yielded only the very slightest improvement. Variances from batch to batch easily did the same. Oh, and thanks for letting me know about the texture. Sounds like I need to try some coconut flour.
  11. RiceGuy
    Yeah, I'm not surprised they didn't rise up much with Rumford. Baking soda is only to balance out the acidic ingredients like dairy. That's basically all it's there to do, in an attempt to avoid having the baking powder fizzle out. So even when using Bob's, I'd still add the soda if dairy is included. But, try Bob's and you'll never look back! I have...
  12. RiceGuy
    Given the unreliability of the tests for young children, and you've already gotten the blood work ordered, I'd be inclined to put him an a gluten-free diet even before the blood test results are in. That would be far more accurate anyway.
  13. RiceGuy
    I was sick a lot when I was little, and many times I was practically pushed onto the bus. Inevitably, the school nurse would have to call and have someone take me home. Finally my complaints were taken a bit more seriously, but not nearly enough IMO. If your child normally enjoys school, and willingly attends without grumbling when feeling well, then...
  14. RiceGuy
    According to the list of stuff they suggest feeding cows, there is not only wheat middlings, but brewers and distillers grains. That definitely means barley if nothing else, doesn't it? Plus it seems those are in the highest ratios. Not only that, but cows are most certainly herbivores, and this isn't the first time I heard animal parts and blood is feed...
  15. RiceGuy
    The way I think of it, one is born Celiac, but it just takes time to show up. Research suggests that there needs to be a "trigger", which sets off the autoimmune reaction. I don't know if I ever had a trigger, as I've always had health problems, and my mom told me how strange and out of character and out of sorts she felt during the pregnancy. On this...
  16. RiceGuy
    There is also a type of modified tapioca starch called Open Original Shared Link. Last I looked, they don't disclose how it is modified. I haven't tried it either, so I do not know if it's all they claimed it to be.
  17. RiceGuy
    Yes, there are good coconut oils, and bad ones too. Most on the market are awful IMO. I've tried several brands claiming all sorts of things, and NONE even come close to a product called Open Original Shared Link. Yes, it's pricey, but anything less than centrifuged coconut oil, extracted without heat, simply does not compare for taste nor health benefits...
  18. RiceGuy
    Though I'm no expert in the intestines, I do know that a biopsy is very often negative in children, even more so than adults. That being the case, a 22 month old child with enough intestinal damage to show via biopsy suggests to me that there's a lot of damage. It can take time to recover from that, especially if there's hidden gluten sneaking in someplace...
  19. RiceGuy
    It is my best guess, based on some articles I read recently. It seems L-Glutamine is a form of glutamic acid, and companies that grow yeasts often use glutamic acid to greatly speed up growth. So I put two and two together.
  20. RiceGuy
    When I suspected I had an intestinal yeast overgrowth, I changed my diet (no sugars, yeast, vinegars), and started taking caprylic acid capsules. I felt like I had a new body within weeks. No doctor I ever went to ever had a clue. That's my experience.
  21. RiceGuy
    Absolutely! It has actually bothered me to see some others on the board referring to gluten-free stuff as "fake", or gluten-filled stuff as "real", to the point where I have to say something. I mean, it's like saying fruit cake can only be made with one kind of fruit, or ice cream has to be chocolate or it's not ice cream. There are even recipes for Open...
  22. RiceGuy
    Same here. I did notice an improvement in vision, especially after I started taking B12.
  23. RiceGuy
    I completely agree with CCM on the nightshade thing. A small serving of mashed potatoes literally had me unable to walk for about two weeks. Tomatoes nearly as bad. Also what helped me beyond my expectations was magnesium and sublingual B12. I find I don't absorb magnesium without taking it with something acidic like orange juice. Hope you get it nailed...
  24. RiceGuy
    Interestingly, I find bean flours to be more agreeable to my digestive system. I think it's because they are relatively high in protein and fiber, and low in carbs compared to grain flours. So I guess if you know what sorts of stuff is the more digestible for him, then you could use flours which cater to that.
  25. RiceGuy
    What's the reason for taking gluten-zyme? Wouldn't that be applicable only for someone eating gluten? I agree that it seems like one or more of the supplements might be causing the distress. Perhaps even the fiber, depending on the proportions of of foods you eat. There are many posts from members about having to be careful not to consume too much fiber....
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