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  1. queenofhearts
    I've definitely heard that carbonation can be a problem. I don't think it is dangerous in the way gluten is, more just temporarily irritating/bloating. But that's certainly no fun & it's great that you've discovered the problem! Oh, & many flavored sodas can be highly acidic, so that might be an issue, or the corn syrup, or the sweetener in...
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    Grrrr, there really should be a law against that sort of misinformation! Mind you, I wish it were true... used to love sprouted wheat bread. Leah
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    Oh, GOOD thought-- I have to keep a separate container of PB because the rest of the gang double dip without thinking. (Even though I put a big label on the lid that begged them not too, it seemed spreading PB was just too much "autopilot" to keep from cc.) I have my own mayo, too, & we share a mustard dispenser that has a squirt top. Jam we serve...
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    Well, a glass of milk would make me briefly ill, even though I can tolerate other dairy... just seems to be something about milk per se. But I agree that flour from bins is VERY risky. I see other shoppers using one scoop to dip several flours... flour spilling from an upper bin into a lower, &c. The only kind of bin I feel relatively safe with...
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    I received this message this morning & thought other grateful bakers might want to know. Leah The Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) office has received the following notice. =20 Bette Hagman aka The Gluten Free Gourmet cookbook author will be celebrating= her 84th Birthday on Tuesday, August 10th at 2:00 p.m. =20 Karol (Bette=E2=80=99s daughter...
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    I think a lot of this depends on how visibly sick you were before diagnosis. I had symptoms but didn't talk much about them, so even WITH the diagnosis it's a little hard to convince my household that I must avoid even a speck of gluten. If I hadn't had the biopsy I'm sure it would be much harder to solicit their cooperation. I know my husband & sons...
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    I may be able to help with this one-- after an excruciating e-mail battle over CoverGirl-- if the product does not include "fragrance" (or such vague terminology) then you can go by the listed ingredients. It turned out my lipstick never contained "fragrance" to begin with so why it took them almost a month to give me a straight answer, I don't know. I...
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    I can't tell you personally, since I don't yet get clear reactions, but I've certainly read many posts that mention a delayed reaction. Your story definitely indicates Celiac or at the least gluten sensitivity. Leah
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    CarlaB recommends coconut oil as a moisturizer... I've not tried it yet myself but am about to go shopping & FINALLY remembered to put it on my list! Thanks for the reminder! Leah
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    This isn't really a gluten-free question, but over the years I have toyed with the idea of buying a fryer. Do any of you have them? I don't eat fried food all that often, but when I do, I get frustrated with the temperature regulation & the houseful of fried smell... if you have a fyer, does it help with the smell as well? Does it do a better job?...
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    Oh, yes, how could I forget that! My husband used to make something for me when I had a bad cold that he called "Rheumatiz Medicine" (Beverly Hillbillies reference!??) that consisted of warmed honey, lemon juice & whiskey! Boy it made colds a lot more tolerable! I guess you'd have to be careful about the whiskey... Leah
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    I knew I remembered seeing a substitute somewhere, but couldn't remember what it was! Thanks, Chelsea! Leah
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    All you Olympians, do you have a favorite local eating spot that is gluten-free friendly? My son is a rising sophomore at Evergreen & we'll be coming out with him this Fall to help him set up an off-campus apartment. It would be great to be able to eat out somewhere safe! Leah
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    Yeah, I loved it when I was a kid, & my kids loved it when I did it with them! It also occurs to me, OceanGirl, that you could make yourself a batch of simple syrup as a truly simple cough/throat syrup to take by the spoonful. Simple syrup is nothing more than equal parts sugar & boiling water, stirred until the sugar dissolves. We keep it on...
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    If you are in the mood to try a fun science experiment that results in a very pure rock candy, try this: Open Original Shared Link Leah
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    Sorry, I'd forgotten that this thread was supposed to be tapioca-free too. I'm not sure about the tapioca substitute, but I did find this sorghum bread with no tapioca. Haven't tried it myself but you might want to give it a go. Meanwhile I'll do some research on the tapioca. Open Original Shared Link Leah
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    Traditionally prepared Japanese sushi rice has rice vinegar in it, not malt... & the stickiness comes from the rice variety, not the vinegar. But still, one never knows what an individual chef may be adding. Triumph cards might help, if the language barrier makes it tough to be sure what you're getting. Leah
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    It's really more like an herb in its growth habit-- several leaves on a stem once it gets past the baby green stage. It's quite easy to grow if you are so inclined, especially in a coolish dampish climate as in most of the UK (compared to North Carolina that is!)
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    Not that I know of... it's weird... I bake using all sorts of different flours & haven't had problems. I'll have to scrutinize the ingredients & see if there's something unusual in these that I haven't used. I haven't noticed big problems with cc in other products with the "wheat in this facility" warning, either. I suppose it could just be a coincidence...
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    I don't have the okay direct from the makers (don't care for them myself), but I've read on this board that marshmallows are okay. Sorry don't know the recipes either, but at least you can get those marshmallows! Leah
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    Welcome! THIS is the place to start! So much useful info AND moral support. Nini's Newbie Kit is great, too-- you can get it on her site, Open Original Shared Link Ask any question & somebody here is bound to know the answer. Nice to have you with us! Leah
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    Peas are a good source of iron. They're actually very nutritious, better for you than green beans for instance. Arugula is a green leafy veggie, almost an herb really because it has a very intense flavor. It's a member of the mustard family. It's also known as rocket or roquette. I adore it but I do like strong flavors. I grow it in my garden, so...
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    I'm in the same boat, no red meat (I just can't stomach it) but anemic. I eat all sorts of dark greens; arugula is my favorite but you have to like strong flavors. Raisins are also supposed to be good, so I eat loads. Also beans. Problem is it is all hard to absorb if you still have damage to the villi. I'm hoping my eating habits will do me more good...
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    I was so happy to discover these in the gluten-free section of Whole Foods, since ginger snaps are my favorite cookie. I like their spicy flavor, but several times now I've felt not-so-great after eating them. I've passed them on to my gluten-eating family, but I'm curious if others have had this reaction? I've only been gluten-free for 2 months now &...
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    Thanks, I just found this on the other thread! Glad dh & I can both be right on this one. Now I just have to hover over him making sure the coals are fully gray... ummm... he'll love that! Leah
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