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    It's probably a good thing you took the Benadryl when the reaction was at its worst-- you can have dangerous complications like being unable to breathe! So first things first... but I can understand you want to know what caused it so it won't happen again. Good luck, Leah
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    It's so great to hear the success stories, really gives me so much hope! You mention your mom-- I strongly suspect my sister is Celiac but when I brought up the subject she was NOT interested in following up on it! It's odd because she's had other food issues, had chronic yeast for a while & ate a very limited diet for that. Maybe she just can't face...
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    I hope all goes well. This happened to me once & we never did find out what set it off. Terrible hives all over & my eyes swelled the size of tennis balls & turned red as beets. My throat felt hot & tight too. It's a pretty scary feeling. The hives lasted for a good while after the reaction is controlled, but in my case they did not...
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    If the creme fraiche is real, it is gluten free, but I'd still look at the label if it's a commercial product in case of stealth stabilizers, &c. You can make your own creme fraiche-- it tastes even better than the commercial kind & you'll know it's safe: One Cup Heavy Cream 1 Tablespoon Buttermilk (I Tablespoon Sugar- Optional) Combine...
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    Hmmmm... that does give one pause. Thought I'd found the one honest company... now I don't know what to think! Sigh.
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    Hi Melodi, I can definitely relate to the decades of misdiagnosis (I'm 50!), though my symptoms were a little different. I'd go ahead & get biopsied by a good GI specialist if I were you, since I think most people take that kind of diagnosis more seriously. Even though my family & friends are basically supportive, some seem to think I'm being...
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    Thanks so much, eKatherine! I'm discovering lots of fascinating new ingredients in the 2 weeks since being diagnosed. I thought I was an adventurous cook before, but this is a whole new kind of adventure! The Camden Grey sounds like something I'd like to try too, since my family loves the flavor of coconut. What a great new resource this board is! ...
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    I've been shocked at the number of unhelpful, evasive, even dismissive replies I've received from manufacturers in response to queries about gluten in their products. My response from Nature Made was a refreshingly clear and specific one, so I thought I'd give them a shout-out. It's nice that there are some good guys out there! Leah Date: June...
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    I tried your brownies last night, made with butter since we have no dairy issues. They were a big hit with my husband & son-- neither Celiac-- both liked them very much! I made them in a 9 x 13 pan since my family goes for brownies on the chewy side. Crispy outside & deliciously gooey within. The chocolate chips are a yummy addition. I added...
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    I realise now that I really could have sent it back without coming off as a jerk. Still a little self-conscious about this I guess. Also, I hated to cause more trouble for the waitress, who was really being very solicitous & kind about it. (She did actually apologize for the cookie when I pointed it out to her!) For the more assertive side of...
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    I thought you might be interested in the following exchange with Cover Girl-- I'll admit I was getting a little ticked off by the final message! (They are in reverse order.) Hello Monika, I can tell you are unwilling to help me with this product, & that's a pity, because I'll be forced to change brands now & to post a brand warning on...
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    Yes, I thought I would be safe with creme brulee, because it was a nice place & didn't seem the sort to add ersatz stabilizers to the custard. But that garnish, oops! Next time I will probably have the nerve to send it back but this is so new to me, it took some guts just to talk to the waitress about it, & she was being so nice... didn't want to...
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    Well, I took the plunge & went out for sushi. Brought my own soy, avoided eel, crab, "spicy" & anything with tempura or sauce... (all my erstwhile favorites of course! So it goes...) Went out for dessert to a different restaurant & was so excited when the menu listed flourless chocolate cake... until the waitress checked with the chef ...
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    I'm a southern girl (born in Texas, grew up in NC) & our hushpuppies were always pure cornmeal , like the first recipe above. I'm glad you reminded me of another treat I can still enjoy! Do be careful of the ones in restaurants though since most of those do have wheat. Leah
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    Good caveat-- were you searching with other limitations too? I found that when I searched with multiple limitations (mine were gluten-free & vegetarian) some flour-containing recipes came up, but when I did gluten-free alone, none did. Don't quite understand how THAT works, but that was my experience. (????? I'm no webmaster!) There are some fantastic...
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    That's great news, thanks! Leah
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    This isn't Mexican, but I found it once in a barbecue cookbook--- Masa biscuits-- use your favorite biscuit recipe, but substitute Masa for half of the flour. When I made these I was still eating wheat, but I'm sure you could adapt it to a gluten free version. Makes a tasty & tender biscuit, especially good with apricot jam. Also, for a party...
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    What a find!!!! Bless you for alerting us to this site! My mouth is watering already! Leah
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    Jessica, you give me hope! Even if the cake didn't get eaten, just having made it was a triumph. I'm a baking fiend & newly diagnosed Celiac. After reading your post I just ordered the Annalise Roberts book & can't wait to bake from it! Thanks for being so adventurous-- you inspire me! Leah
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    I'm a newly-diagnosed Celiac & lifelong avid baker. For me baking was a combination of comfort, love & art-- a near-obsession. When the doctor told me what I had, despite feeling hopeful about my health at last, I cried for a long time, mourning what I thought was the end of baking for me. Then I dried my tears, searched my public library's website...
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    Just made my first batch of quinoa & discovering this grain is definitely one of the major compensations for losing wheat! I tasted it plain first just to get acquainted, but I'm going to use it next in an Indian dish with peas-- normally I would use rice but I'm all excited about my new discovery & I think this will work great! I love the chewiness...
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    Thank you for all the great ideas! I have grapes in my garden too & have toyed with the idea of making dolmas in the past, but since there is a fantastic middle eastern restaurant/bakery/deli nearby I always thought it would be more practical just to buy them. But now I'm motivated to try-- the leaves are quite large already. (I live in the south...
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    Thank you all so much for your help & encouragement. I would feel so lost without this forum. After this morning's posts I went right out & bought some quinoa & millet at Whole Foods. In my baking experiments so far I've really missed the chewiness of the whole-grain breads I was used to, so I'm hoping I can approximate it with exotic grains...
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    This is quite reassuring. It's enough to cope with just ridding my world of gluten-- adding lots of meat seemed completely unnatural to me! Thank you so much. This forum is a lifesaver! Leah
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