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You can also take a lukewarm bath (NOT cold, I repeat NOT cold. Cold causes shivering and shivering increases your core temp.). It helps to draw some of the heat out and will make you a little more comefortable.

-Jessica

I use bullfrog Sunscreen. I like the quick gel spray. It comes in spf 36! Good stuff. Open Original Shared Link

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Cereal Bars (glutino, envirokids, Kraft South Beach)

Potato Chips

Lunch Meat Roll ups with cheese in the middle

Fruit (bananas, apples, grapes, blueberries, strawberries)

Fruit Juice

Applesauce in those small containers

Bean Dip and Chips

Kraft cheese that is in small slices for crackers...can't think of the name

Cookies (peanut butter would be good)

gluten-free Pretzles

gluten-free Crackers

-Jessica

Yep awesome, but there is already a whole thread about it here:

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Leah-

Make sure to let us know how the cake baking goes!! Enjoy having your kiddoes home.

-Jessica

Dear 2Boys4me,

Thank you for your reply - I was told potato flour and potato starch were the same thing. The potat flour I have is very fine and white - it's not clumpy as the corn starch can be. It doesn't look like flour at all. I will try the applesauce or yogurt trick. Perhaps you are right about the flour/starch. I will investigate.

THank you!

She is very correct.......... here is some info on the subject :

Potato Flour

A type of flour produced from cooked, dried, and ground potatoes. It is used as an ingredient in potato based recipes to enhance the potato flavor and is often mixed with other types of flour for baking breads and rolls. It is also used as a thickener for soups, gravies, and sauces. Potato flour is often confused with potato starch, but potato flour is produced from the entire dehydrated potato whereas potato starch is produced from the starch only.

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Potato starch is not potato flour. Potato flour is dehydrated potatoes ground into powder. Potato starch is the results of an extraction process removing the starch only from the potato.

Potato starch finds uses in fast food, sweets, sausages, tablets and paper products. In home use, it is used to thicken soups and gravies. Liquids thickened with potato starch should never be boiled.

Potato starch has no gluten. It is used in recipes for those who are gluten intolerant.

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Hope that helps!

-Jessica

I wanted to let you all know that the coconut cake turned out beautifully for the wedding! I think it is even better than the gluten version I used to make! The bride and her sister want the recipe and none of the guests even suspected it was "different." Thanks to all who gave advice and Jessica I am forever grateful to you for directing me to Annalise's cookbook!! I can't wait to make more of her recipes.

BTW, I used Bob's brown rice flour for the cake. I can't imagine how good it would be with the superfine flour from Authentic Foods!

Christine

You are more than welcome!! I'm so glad that it turned out so well! Congrats.

-Jessica

My avatar is now a picture of the 2 cakes that I made for the wedding. You can't really see the detail in them, but oh well! ha Hope you enjoy the picture of my cakes.........maybe I'll even get brave and show you a picture of me in my blue bridesmaid dress!?!

-Jessica

I was thinking that they would be good for those "cravings" so you guys have totally convinced me for that and since everybody says they are good I am going to have to try to get ahold of some Thanks!

-Jessica

I was wanting to find out if anybody had tried any of these food-tek products. They look interesting. They are mixes that you mix up and then cook in the microwave. Some look pretty wierd, but some look ok to try out. I'm curious about the taste.............soooooo fill me in if you have tried them!!

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Dale and Thomas is gluten free ( I believe all of their flavors) It is a gourmet popcorn. It comes popped and has tons of awesome flavors! It comes in a brown sack type thing. Open Original Shared Link They are an awesome company that lists "gluten free" on their nutritional ingredients section. They even have STRAWBERRY popcorn...mmmmmm!!

-Jessica

I understand totally. I went to a couple local meetings before I moved. It was good to get to see other people with celiac. However, I was amazed at some of the ingnorance of some of the people. They would eat the dumbest things, and do the stupidest things. They did not keep up with research and safe products. I was amazed.

At each meeting there were always homemade snacks. I couldn't bring myself to eat the things that they made because I knew that some of them weren't careful with their diets. I worried about CC in their homes and the ingredients they put into their things. Call me paranoid but

I decided that I get more out of the online groups than I did at the in person group meetings. I started my own online support group and I (of course) use this board. I get tons of information here and I feel that it works out best for me.

I know some people LOVE their in person groups, but it just wasn't for me. I hope you enjoy your experience more than I enjoyed mine Good luck.

-Jessica

Seems like this recipe was posted before and we had a huge discussion about the chemicals in plastic bags and such and if it was safe....hummmmmmmmmmm

-Jessica

Oops.....sorry wasn't posted here, it was posted on USASillyYaks. I'll post the info that we had on the topic of cooking in plastic bags............

Re: [uSASillyYaks] "ZIPLOC OMELETS"

Subject: Cancer News From John Hopkins

This was received from a nursing supervisor at Greenville

Memorial Hospital. It was sent to their staff.

Cancer News from Johns Hopkins:

1--No plastic containers in micro.

2--No water bottles in freezer.

3--No plastic wrap in microwave.

Johns Hopkins has recently sent this out in its newsletters.

This information is being circulated at Walter Reed

Army Medical Center. Dioxin chemicals causes cancer,

especially breast cancer.

Dioxins are highly poisonous to the cells of our bodies.

Don't freeze your plastic bottles with water in them as this releases

dioxins from the plastic.

Recently, Dr. Edward Fujimoto, Wellness Program Manager at

Castle Hospital, was on a TV program to explain this

health hazard. He talked about dioxins and how bad they are for us.

He said that we should not be heating our food in the microwave

using plastic containers. This applies to foods that contain fat.

He said that the combination of fat, high heat, and plastics releases

dioxin into the food and ultimately into the cells of the body.

Instead, he recommends using glass, Corning Ware or ceramic

containers for heating food. You get the same results, only without the

dioxin.

So such things as TV dinners, instant ramen and soups, etc.,

should be removed from the container and heated in something else. Paper

isn't bad but you don't know what is in the paper. It's just safer

to use tempered glass, Corning Ware, etc.

He reminded us that a while ago some of the fast food

restaurants moved away from the foam containers to paper. The dioxin

problem is

one of the reasons.

Also, he pointed out that Saran wrap is just as dangerous when

placed over foods to be cooked in the microwave. As the food is

nuked, the high heat causes poisonous toxins to actually melt out of the

plastic wrap and drip into the food.

Cover food with! a paper towel instead.

This is an article I believe you should forward to

your family and friends -- anyone who is important in your life!

From the John Hopkins University Web-site:

Researcher Dispels Myth of Dioxins and Plastic Water Bottles

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Cooking with Plastics

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Reducing Dietary Dioxin Exposure

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(no mention of plastics)

This mentions using the microwave, but the Ziploc Omelets are put into boiling water so would there be a problem? Wouldn't it be similar to the commercially prepared boil-in-a-bag entrees?

Linda:-)

I haven't made them the recipe was sent to me by a friend. After someone else mentioned that ziploc bags shouldn't be microwaved or boiled, I checked the zip loc site and they do say not meant for boiling or microwave ( I think because of the heat level melting or thinning the bags). So I've emailed to see why not and also if there are plans in the future for bags that can be used these ways. One friend said they do use this method when camping and have never had a problem, they use the large bags and do 2 eggs.

Linda:-)

Linda,

The item that was sent about dioxins being released when plastic is microwaved is an urban legend. I posted several pages from the John Hopkins University web-site that contradicts the original post. (In the original post, it said the information came from John Hopkins.)

From the John Hopkins University Web-site:

Researcher Dispels Myth of Dioxins and Plastic Water Bottles

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Cooking with Plastics

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Reducing Dietary Dioxin Exposure

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(no mention of plastics)

Hi and further to this there is concern that polystyrene used

exstensively in take away food containers leaves toxins in the body

that the body can not expel and these toxins build up and are now

linked to breast cancer.

So I think that this is a very important issue.

Jerry

The ziploc site says not to use them for microwave and boiling because they are not made to with stand the high heat. I don't know if toxins coming from them was proven to be a valid concern.

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Here's some info on the ziploc bags...

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Bags

1. I recently heard media reports that plastic products contain a chemical that can encourage prostate cancer. Do SC Johnson’s plastic products contain BPA (bisphenol A)?

A recent study conducted and published by the University of Cincinnati found that the estrogen-like chemical, BPA (bisphenol A), has been shown to encourage the growth of a specific category of prostate cancer cells. BPA is commonly used in the manufacture of certain plastic products, such as food cans, milk container liners, food containers, and water supply pipes. As a result, media have been reporting on this study and the fact that this chemical is commonly found in plastic food storage containers.

SC Johnson does not use BPA in its plastic products, Ziploc ® brand bags and containers, and Saran™ brand wraps.

SC Johnson is a leader in providing high quality products. All of its products are extensively evaluated for toxicity and safety and comply with -- and often even exceed – applicable quality and safety regulations.

2. I have read an e-mail that warned consumers about the alleged dangers of using Ziploc ® products in the microwave. Is this true?

In 2002, we became aware of an e-mail that was being widely circulated, which warned consumers about the alleged dangers of using plastics in the microwave. This e-mail claimed that the combination of fat, high heat and plastics releases dioxin into the food and ultimately into the cells of the body, thereby increasing the risk of producing cancerous cells. We researched these claims and it is clear that the information is not only misleading, but also unnecessarily alarms consumers.

When used in the microwave, there is no trace level migration of dioxins from any Saran™ or Ziploc ® product. We know this because these products are 100% dioxin-free. You also should be aware that dioxins can only be formed when chlorine is combined with extremely high temperatures, such as the temperatures generated in waste incinerators. Those incinerators produce temperatures of more than 1,500 degrees Fahrenheit, an extreme temperature that even the most powerful consumer microwave ovens are unable to produce.

Our Saran™ and Ziploc ® products can be used with confidence when label directions are followed. All Saran ™ Wraps, Ziploc ® Containers and microwaveable Ziploc ® Bags meet the safety requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for temperatures associated with defrosting and reheating food in microwave ovens, as well as room, refrigerator, and freezer temperatures.

Please help us alleviate consumers’ concerns and share these facts with those who forwarded this misleading e-mail to you, and to whom you may have sent it. Thank you for giving us a chance to set the record straight.

6. Can Ziploc ® Brand bags be used in the microwave?

Ziploc ® Brand Sandwich Bags and Snack Bags should not be used in the microwave because they are too thin. Ziploc ® Brand Storage Bags may be used for microwave reheating; Ziploc ® Brand Freezer Bags may be used for microwave heating and defrosting. (Don't use Ziploc ® Brand Freezer or Storage Bags to microwave food on high.) When defrosting or reheating, always open the zipper one inch to vent. Be careful when reheating foods that are high in fat or sugar content (bacon, pastries), because these foods reheat very quickly and may exceed the softening point of the bags.

7. Can I boil in Ziploc ® Brand bags?

No. Ziploc ® Brand bags are not designed to withstand the extreme heat of boiling.

Anyways....that's what we came up with on the subject Any other ideas/opinions?

-Jessica

I just ate a bowl of the Dora Cereal(ya I know cereal at 4:30 in the afternoon ).......it is REALLY good stuff!! I am so excited to add another mainstream cereal to the list! YEAH!!

-Jessica

That is awesome!! It is always nice to have another cereal we can buy at the regular store.

-Jessica

Is the thrush located in your mouth or vagina? This small info can make quite a bit of difference in information.

-Jessica

Your "loved" one sounds very inconsiderate!! What a Jerk! I agree with Richard. This is a make or break in your relationship. What happens if you get really sick, is this mean guy going to be there for you? Doesn't sound like it!

Sounds like it is time to sit down and have a big heart to heart with Mr. Inconsiderate. Tell him that Celiac is something that you will have for the rest of your life, and something that he will HAVE to deal with for the rest of your lives together!! If he is going to keep getting angry and not going to be supportive, then there just can't be a "happily ever after". Period!

Good luck!! I hope it all works out for the best.

-Jessica

Well you may want to check out the link I posted and see if any of your symptoms match those of hemorrhoids. Good luck.

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-Jessica

Do you possibly have or could you have hemorrhoids? Many times those cause blood in your stool.

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-Jessica

I looked on the website and found the instructions. Hope it helps.

General Guidelines: Preheat oven to 375 F. Blend 3 parts of Mix with 2 parts of cold water, milk or non-dairy alternative.* Mix the batter for a full 2-3 minutes with electric beater. Scoop into greased muffin pans for buns or small bread pan for bread. Place pans in pre-heated oven immediately and bake 20-30 minutes for buns and 40-50 minutes for breads. Test for doneness before removing from oven.

* Examples: a) 3 tbsp mix and 2 tbsp liquid = single bun 3 cups mix and 2 cups liquid = 12 buns or 1 small loaf c) 5

1/2 cups mix (full bag) and 3 3/4 liquid = 32 buns or 2 small loaves

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-Jessica

It sounds like they have grounds to be tested. Each person with celiac disease does not have the same symptoms. Some people are asymptomatic and have NO symptoms. It sounds to me like the little boy has the distended belly, muscle wasting and wasting buttocks. Which are large symptoms for a child. He has a large appetite which is getting him no where (not gaining wt., but instead loosing wt.). Seems that that is a sign of malabsorption to me.

There are over 200 symptoms that a person with celiac disease can have. Just because the "typical" symptoms don't arise does not mean that they are not a canidate for testing. It is critical to test so that children and adults can live healthy normal lives. Please also share the following list with your Doctor, it is a list of SOME of the symptoms of celiac. I hope that this Doctor realizes the importance of testing the kiddoes, it is not going to hurt anything to test them. It will rule out a serious condition, give family and parents piece of mind, and help to figure out what is wrong with the child. Good luck on your journey and keep us updated on your findings.

-Jessica

Most of this was compiled from the aafp.org and celiac.com websites info on celiac symptoms.

List of symptoms associated with Celiac Disease (also known as Celiac Sprue and Gluten Intolerance):

Lassitude (a term describing a feeling of tiredness, weakness or exhaustion)

Inanition (exhaustion, as from lack of nourishment)

Depression

Fatigue (often chronic)

Irritability

Fuzzy-mindedness after gluten ingestion

Dental enamel defects (lots of dental cavities due to weak enamel)

General malnutrition with or without weightloss

Any problem associated with vitamin deficiencies

Diarrhea

Constipation

Lactose intolerance

Flatulence

Anorexia

Nausea

Vomiting

Burning sensation in the throat

Abdominal pain and bloating

Borborygmi (audible bowel sounds)

Abdominal distention

Steatorrhea (fatty stools that float rather than sink)

Foul smelling stools

Bulky, greasy stools

Anemia (iron deficiency)

Hemorrhagic diathesis (bleeding disorder)

Osteoporosis/osteopenia (bone loss or thinning)

Bone pain (especially nocturnal)

White flecks on fingernails

Short stature (due to slow growth)

Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis

Arthralgia (pain in the joints)

Tetany (spasms and twitching of the muscles)

Parasthesia (abnormal or impaired skin sensation including burning, prickling, itching, or tingling)

Amenorrhea (absence of menstrual bleeding)

Delayed puberty

Infertility

Impotence

Cheilosis (inflammation, cracking and dryness of the lips)

*Angular cheilosis (specifically cracking in the corners of the lips)

Glossitis (swollen tongue)

Stomatitis (any form of inflammation or ulceration of the mouth, such as mouth ulcers, cold sores, thrush, etc.)

Purpura (purple or red spots on your skin caused by bleeding under the skin, more common in elderly)

Follicular hyperkeratosis (corns, calluses, plantar warts, psoriasis, nail fungus)

Atopic dermatitis (a tendency towards allergies and a predisposition to various allergic reactions)

*Scaly dermatitis (inflammation of the skin, includes dandruff and topical allergic reactions)

Hyperpigmented dermatitis (can't find the definition, must have something to do with the color of the rash?)

Alopecia areata (loss or absence of hair, leaving the skin looking and feeling normal)

Edema (accumulation of serum-like fluid in the body tissues)

Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity-the space between the abdominal wall and the organs)

Selective IgA deficiency

Seizures, with or without occipital calcification

Hepatitis (inflammation of the liver, may be acute or chronic)

Dermatitis herpetiformis (skin rash characterized as intensely itchy skin eruptions like red bumps and blisters. Burning, stinging and itching is very bad. It appears in groups around the body, most often on the head, elbows, knees, and buttocks, much like the lesions of Herpes which is why the name is herpetiformis-meaning "like herpes". Must be diagnosed by a doctor. Only occurs in celiac patients.)

Liver disease

Xerophthalmia (an eye disorder which causes the conjunctiva and cornea to become abnormally dry)

Night blindness (inability to see well in dim light)

Thyroid disease

Unexplained neuropathic illnesses, including ataxia and peripheral neuropathy

*Peripheral neuropathy (disease, inflammation and damage to the peripheral nerves, which connect the central nervous system to the sense organs, muscles, glands, and internal organs. Damage to sensory nerves may cause numbness, tingling, sensations of cold, or pain, often starting at the hands or feet and moving toward the body center. Damage to the nerves of the autonomic nervous system may lead to blurred vision, impaired or absent sweating, headaches, episodes of faintness associated with falls in blood pressure, disturbance of gastric, intestinal, bladder or sexual functioning, including incontinence and impotence. In some cases there is no obvious or detectable cause)

*Ataxia (incoordination and clumsiness, affecting balance and gait, limb or eye movements and/or speech, making one appear as if they were drunk)

Dementia

Diabetes mellitus type 1

Sjogren's syndrome (eyes, mouth, and vagina become extremely dry)

Collagen disorders

Down syndrome

IgA neuropathy

Fibrosing alveolitis of the lung (body produces antibodies against its own lung tissue, creates a dry cough and breathing difficulty upon exertion)

Hyposplenism, with atrophy of the spleen (underactive spleen)

Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)

Lymphoma (any group of cancers in which the cells of the lymphoid tissue multiply unchecked)

Leukopenia (abnormal decrease in white blood cells, often reducing immune system function)

Coagulopathy (blood clotting disorder)

Thrombocytosis (low blood platelets/damaged platelets, causing large amounts of bruises due to uncontrolled bleeding under the skin)

Melanosis (black or brown discoloration of the colon, usually due to chronic constipation)

Erythema nodosum (red-purple swellings on the legs and sometimes arms, with fever and joint pain)

In children:

Failure to thrive

Irritability

Paleness

Fretfulness

Inability to concentrate

Emotional withdrawal or excessive dependence

Nausea

Pale, malodorous, bulky stools

Frequent, foamy diarrhea

Wasted buttocks

Anorexia

Malnutrition:

*With protuberant abdomen (with or without painful bloating)

*Muscle wasting of buttocks, thighs, and proximal arms

*With or without diarrhea

(as well as any number of the above diseases and disorders)

Additional information:

Reactions to ingestion of gluten can be immediate, or delayed for days, weeks or even months.

The amazing thing about celiac disease is that no two individuals who have it seem to have the same set of symptoms or reactions. A person might have several of the symptoms listed above, a few of them, one, or none. There are even cases in which obesity turned out to be a symptom of celiac disease. list from celiac.com message board

The patty is still listed on their gluten free list. You are fine. I'm sure they are just taking the bun into account on their allergen list as buns have wheat You may want to use the gluten free list in the future.

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-Jessica

It sounds like you need to get one of those cute t-shirts that say "please don't feed me_________".

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You could always make your own shirt with iron-on transfers or some paint that says " don't feed me ask my mom first" or something.

Just a thought.

Oh and do you have any cake left over from his b-day party? Take a piece of that to this party for him. He doesn't HAVE to feel left out. Alot of how kids react to these situations has to do with how their parents react. If you are freaking out, he can sense that and he will freak out also. Sooooo try to calm down a little and take food for him to eat.

-Jessica

Is that similar to the Chi-Chi's corn cake? Does anyone know if their pouch mix is gluten-free? It's made by Hormel since Chi-Chi's went under, and it doesn't list any wheat ingredients. It's the only cornbread mix my local grocer has that doesn't list wheat. I've been wanting to try it, but wasn't sure.

The Chi-Chi's corn cake mix is gluten free according to the hormel gluten free list. So Enjoy!

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Here's my recipe:

Mix

1 can cream corn

1 can regular corn

8 oz. sour cream

1 pouch Chi-Chi's corn cake OR 1 box corn muffin mix

Bake 350 until brown on top, hot in middle. Around 40 minutes.

I make a recipe just like this, however don't use the box corn mixes anymore. I just make my own cornbread and throw in the corn and sour cream. However, this isn't the same as the recipe I am searching for....but it IS a good recipe

-Jessica

I was looking for a recipe that someone has tried and loved........I know there are tons online...I want one that is tried and true

-Jessica