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I'm sure not EVERY recipe on those sites is gluten free, because they are just regular ol recipe sites. What I do is convert any ingredients to gluten free if I find a recipe that I like.

I was really just wanting other folks to post the recipe sites that they use. Hopefully they will

-Jessica

These are just recipe sites that I use to find recipes. I convert them if they are not gluten free. I'm not sure what you mean by "peels"???

-Jessica

Jessica

Are these gluten-free?

says 'peels' isn't in my area. Where do you live???

Judy in Philly

I'm going to throw in my vote for gluten free pantry pie crust mix. I love that stuff. Don't expect it to behave exactly like flour crust, it's kinda difficult to roll out and make look beautiful, but it tastes SO yummy. My favorite pies are butterscotch and lemon (not made with pudding please, homemade ONLY)

I'm sure that one of those stores would have the mix. Or I would think they would. You can also order it online, we order it in bulk and store in the freezer. If you like it, I would suggest doing that, it saves you some money Enjoy your pie!! ' Open Original Shared Link free.com/

-Jessica

A post on cookbooks spurred my curiosity. What online recipe sites do you use? What are your favorites and why?

Here are a few of mine

-Jessica

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If I remember right, that cereal has oats. I would have to look it up to be totally sure. You were probably glutened. I totally stay away from oats. There is no way to guarantee that there isn't cross contamination with them. Also there are some celiacs that react to the protein in oats. So, personally, I steer clear. It sounds like you need to also

-Jessica

HI,

I had some honey comb on Sunday Morning and 40 minutes after eating eat I was sick to my tummy until Monday morning. Not sick enought to keep me down, but enough to feel blah. Was I glutened?

Nicole

I find that we use our gluten free cookbooks more for the desserts section. For main dishes, I use all the things I cooked pre gluten-free days and substitute ingredients that are safe. I also LOVE online recipe sites. They are so fun and FREE Gotta love that.

-Jessica

No problems with argo for me either. Possibly you have a corn intollerance??

-Jessica

I hate that I always and forever more will be a label reader.

I hate not having the convenience of eating whatever I want and "only" worrying about the fat content/calories. Instead I have to check ingredients THEN worry about fat/calories.

I hate not eating what everybody else is eating at large family dinners.

I hate when my cousins husband refuses to eat my gluten free desserts just because they are gluten free!!

I hate to turn down girl scouts.

I hate dating guys who just don't get it when it comes to this disease. We aren't friggin leppers. It's only a diet you morons!!

I hate when somebody eats the rest of my gluten free dinner/dessert.

I hate the feeling of anxiety I get when I go to a new restaurant.

I hate the stupid look on the manager/waiters face when I try to explain what I need.

I also hate the dumb comments that follow the stupid look.

*sigh* that's all for now

-Jessica

If your kiddoes like what you fix for supper, then send the leftovers for their lunch the next day. You can warm them up and put them into a thermos. You could also ask the school to let them use the microwave to warm up their lunch. (I'm pretty sure they would comply if they are asked and explained about the special diet restrictions).

I find that leftovers make the best lunches for me.

-Jessica

Reading this post reminded me of some kids books. The first one being "Everyone Poops" and the second one being "The Gas We Pass, the story of Farts". Check them out from the library for her, at least she might get a good laugh. They are for kids, but I know when I read them, I giggle!!

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Hopefully that will at least give her a laugh

-Jessica

I use the gluten free pantry's rice crumb coating. I like it.

-Jessica

Greetings,

My relatives are having shakenbake tonight and I was wondering if anyone has a gluten-free way of making it?

Ken Ritter

Yum!! I'm sitting here eating egg rolls as I type. I thought I would share the recipe that I used. The process is time consuming, but it made about 30 egg rolls. I put most of them into the freezer to eat later. I tried frying some and baking some. The frying made them greasy but crispy. The baking was way less grease and still pretty crispy. I think I'll probably bake the rest.

Is It Egg Roll or Eggroll? Recipe #72124

This recipe was a long time coming. I have been working on it for

about 6 months. With the help of Bratty I was finally able to put it

down on paper. It is all about the prep, chop before you start. This

is not a whip it up in 10 minutes recipe but it makes enough for

several meals. The number of eggroll or egg rolls you get depends on

if youadd the bean sprouts. My friends and I get together and make

them by the hundreds, of course that required more wine! Feel free

to leave out any ingredient you do not like, there are no rules with

these. Hope y'all like em.

1 lb ground pork

1 large onion, chopped

6 tablespoons garlic, minced (at least)

1-2 teaspoon fresh ginger (no powder please)

3 big carrots, chopped or shredded

1/2-3/4 head napa cabbage, shredded/chopped (regular will work

fine)

1-2 cup bean sprouts (fresh please, leave them out if you do not

like them)

water chestnuts (optional)

celery (optional)

cilantro (optional)

hot pepper, chopped (optional)

salt and pepper

25 eggroll wrappers or lumpia skins, the thin ones,i get them in

the freezer section of my local asian market

25 eggrolls Change size or US/metric

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1 hour 45 minutes 1 hr prep

Brown the meat in a large pan.

Add onion, garlic, ginger, carrots and some salt and pepper halfway

through.

Remove from heat when carrots are tender.

Stir in cabbage and bean sproutss, this will help cool the mixture

down.

Taste it now and see if it needs any more salt, good huh.

Drain this mixture VERY WELL, moisture is you enemy in this recipe.

I put it in a collander with a plate on top and a weight.

It will look like there are more veggies than meat, that is a good

thing.

Blot it with a paper towel, it does not have to be bone dry, just

not puddling and it needs to be cool before rolling.

We are almost there, have a glass of wine while youare waiting for

it to cool!

Stir occasionally in the collander to get the hiding moisture.

Lay the wrapper so that one point is towards you.

Put about about 3 tablespoons of mixture across the wrapper.

Here is where I add a bit of cilantro, green onion, chopped hot

pepper.

Fold the point that is pointing at you up over the mixture.

Now fold the corner on the right over that, now the point on the

left and begin to roll till you get to the end.

Moisten the last point and finsh the roll.

Freeze these individually on a cookie sheet covered with plastic

wrap than put in freezer bags unless you are eating them right away.

To cook them remove to a cookie sheet (do not thaw) and spray them

with Pam, Bratty used garlic flavored and said it was good.

Bake at 350 for about 10 minutes, turn over and spray again and bake

another 10 to 15 minutes.

They will not get all brown like fried ones but they will be crispy

and delicious.

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-Jessica

I had wondered about them being greasy, so I thought I might try to bake a batch also, I had found a recipe that baked them, soooo it's worth a shot. I'll let you know how it goes.

-Jessica, who is headed to the store to get egg roll ingredients

I have said so many times since I went gluten-free that I soo wish I had gone for at least one last egg roll!! I miss them very much, too!

I've tried making egg rolls out of the spring roll wrappers. I have to say that we still managed to eat every last one of them, but they were very greasy (even for me!). I think one of these days I am going to try making them again, but I am going to dip the roll into a type of tempura batter, hopefully this will give me a little bit better coating/outside for the egg roll.

C

I am feeling brave and bored out of my mind today. I believe I will go to the store and FINALLY try to make egg rolls. Wish me luck!! haha

-Jessica

Hormel Canadian Bacon is safe. It is listed on their gluten free list. Enjoy! Open Original Shared Link

-Jessica

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SHELF-STABLE FOODS Not Containing Gluten

Carapelli® Olive Oil

CHI-CHI'S® Fiesta Restaurante Seasoning Mix

CHI-CHI'S® Fiesta Sweet Corn Cake Mix

CHI-CHI'S® Taco Sauce

DI LUSSO® Olive Oil

DI LUSSO® Red Wine Vinegar

DI LUSSO® Green Ionian Olives

DI LUSSO® Mediterranean Mixed Olives

DI LUSSO® Roasted Red Peppers

DINTY MOORE® Beef or Chicken Stew

DINTY MOORE® Microwave Meals: Scalloped Potatoes & Ham, Beef Stew, Rice with Chicken

EL TORITO® Sweet Corn Cake Mix

HERB-OX® Bouillon: Beef, Chicken, Vegetable, Garlic Chicken

HORMEL® Bacon Bits and Pieces

HORMEL® Beef Tamales

HORMEL® Chili with Beans: Regular, Chunky, Hot

HORMEL® Chunk Meats: Breast of Chicken, Chicken, Ham, Turkey

HORMEL® Corned Beef

HORMEL® Corned Beef Hash

HORMEL® Dried Beef

HORMEL® Microwave Bean & Ham Soup

HORMEL® Microwave Herb Roasted Rice Cups

HORMEL® Microwave 10 oz Trays: Sweet & Sour Rice, Chicken & Rice

HORMEL® Vienna Sausage

HOUSE OF TSANG® Hot Chili Sesame Oil

HOUSE OF TSANG® MONGOLIAN FIRE® Oil

HOUSE OF TSANG® Sesame Oil

HOUSE OF TSANG® Wok Oil

KID'S KITCHEN® Beans & Weiners

PELOPONNESE® Kalamata Olives and Roasted Sweet Peppers

SPAM® Family of Products: Classic, Lite, Less Sodium, Smoked and Oven Roasted Turkey

MEAT Items Not Containing Gluten

ALWAYS TENDER® Flavored Fresh Beef: Peppercorn

ALWAYS TENDER™ Flavored Fresh Chicken: Roast, Italian, Lemon-Pepper

ALWAYS TENDER® Flavored Fresh Pork: Original, Citrus, Lemon-Garlic, Mesquite, Mojo Criollo, Onion-Garlic, Adobo Pork Cubes, Fajita Pork Strips, Raspberry Chiptle, Sun-Dried Tomato

ALWAYS TENDER® Non-Flavored Fresh Pork

ALWAYS TENDER® Non-Flavored Fresh Beef

BLACK LABEL® Bacon

BLACK LABEL® Canned Hams

CURE 81® Ham: Bone-in, Boneless, Old Fashioned Spiral

DI LUSSO® Beef Summer Sausage

HORMEL® Canadian Style Bacon

HORMEL® Fully Cooked Bacon

HORMEL® Fully-Cooked Entrées: Beef Roast Au Jus, Pork Roast Au Jus, Glazed Ham with Maple & Brown Sugar

HORMEL® Ham Patties

HORMEL® Microwave Bacon

HORMEL® Party Trays (crackers would contain gluten)

HORMEL® Pepperoni

HORMEL® PILLOW PACK® Pepperoni, Turkey Pepperoni, Dried Beef, Hard Salami, Canadian Bacon

HORMEL® Smokies

HORMEL™ Snack Size Meats and Cheese: Summer Sausage, Hard Salami, Italian Dry Salami

LITTLE SIZZLERS® Sausage Links and Patties

OLD SMOKEHOUSE™ Bacon

RANGE BRAND® Bacon

RED LABEL™ Bacon

VALUE BRAND™ Sliced Bacon

WRANGLERS® Franks

JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE® Refrigerated/Frozen Items Not Containing Gluten

JENNIE-O® Prime Young Turkey: fresh or frozen (the gravy packet does contain gluten)

JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE® Oven Ready Turkey: Homestyle, Garlic & Herb

JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE® Oven Ready Turkey Breast (the gravy packet does contain gluten)

JENNIE-O® Frozen Turkey Breast (the gravy packet does contain gluten)

JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE® Fresh Ground Turkey: Lean, Extra Lean, Italian

JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE® Fresh Lean Turkey Patties

JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE® Fresh Tray: Breast Slices, Breast Strips, Tenderloins

JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE® Fresh Breakfast Sausage: Mild Links, Mild Patties, Maple Links

JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE® Fresh Dinner Sausage: Sweet Italian, Hot Italian, Cheddar Turkey Bratwurst, Lean Turkey Bratwurst

JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE® Premium Dinner Sausage: Garlic & Herb, Sweet Italian, Cajun Style, Bacon & Cheddar, Apples & Brown Sugar

JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE® Flavored Tenderloins: Lemon-Garlic, Seasoned Pepper, Tequila Lime

JENNIE-O® Refrigerated Turkey Ham

JENNIE-O® Refrigerated Honey Cured Turkey Ham

JENNIE-O® Refrigerated Dark Turkey Pastrami

JENNIE-O® Festive TENDER CURED™ Turkey

JENNIE-O® Refrigerated Qtr Turkey Breasts: Oven Roasted, Honey Cured, Hickory Smoked, Cracked Pepper, Cajun-Style, Sun-Dried Tomato

JENNIE-O® Extra Lean Turkey Bacon

JENNIE-O® Turkey Franks

JENNIE-O® Extra Lean Smoked Turkey Sausage

JENNIE-O® Extra Lean Smoked Kielbasa Turkey Sausage

JENNIE-O® Smoked Turkey Wings and Drumsticks

JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE® SO EASY Slow Roasted Turkey Breast

JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE® SO EASY Stuffed Breasts: Broccoli & Cheese, Pepper Cheese & Rice, Swiss Cheese & Ham

JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE® SO EASY Glazed Breast Filets: BBQ, Honey Glazed

JENNIE-O® Pan Roasts with Gravy: White, White/Dark Combo

JENNIE-O® Frozen Ground Turkey

JENNIE-O® Frozen Ground Seasoned Turkey

JENNIE-O® Frozen Turkey Burgers

JENNIE-O® BREAKFAST LOVER'S® Turkey Sausage

JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE® Deli Items Not Containing Gluten (Partial List)

Always ask Deli Manager for a list of ingredients prior to purchase. We do not hide any gluten ingredients under "flavoring".

JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE® Deli Chicken Breast: Buffalo Style, Oven Roasted, Mesquite Smoked

JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE® Smoked Turkey Breast: Mesquite, Hickory, Honey Cured

JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE® Oven Roasted Turkey Breast

JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE® Hickory Smoked Turkey Breast: Cracked Pepper, Sun Dried Tomato, Garlic Pesto, Honey Cured

JENNIE-O® NATURAL CHOICE® Turkey Breast: Oven Roasted, Peppered, Tender Browned

JENNIE-O® GRAND CHAMPION® Turkey Breast: Oven Roasted, Tender Browned, Mesquite Smoked, Homestyle Pan Roasted, Hickory Smoked, Honey Cured

JENNIE-O® Turkey Breast: Oven Roasted, Peppered, Smoked, Tender Browned, Italian Style, Honey Maple, Honey Mesquite, Maple Spiced, Apple Cinnamon, Tomato Basil, Mesquite Smoked, Garlic Peppered, Hot Red Peppered, Smoked Peppered

NORWESTERN® Deli Turkey: Oven Roasted, Turkey Pastrami, Hickory Smoked

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

The following list of products may contain vinegar. This vinegar would normally be white distilled vinegar. Other types of vinegar are listed on the ingredient statement. While our sources indicate that these types of vinegar are gluten free, you will need to make your own determination on whether you want to use these products

ALWAYS TENDER™ Flavored Fresh Pork: Honey-Mustard, Peppercorn, Apple Bourbon

CHI-CHI'S® Con Queso

CHI-CHI'S® Garden Salsa

CHI-CHI'S® Picante

CHI-CHI'S® Original Salsa

CHI-CHI'S® Fiesta Salsa

CHI-CHI'S® Natural Salsa

CHI-CHI'S® Roasted Tomato Salsa

DI LUSSO® Honey Mustard

DI LUSSO® Jalapeno Mustard

DI LUSSO® Deli Style Mustard

DI LUSSO® Mayo

DI LUSSO® Cranberry Honey Mustard

DI LUSSO® Buffalo Wing Sauce

DI LUSSO® Horseradish Sauce

DI LUSSO® Sandwich Spread

DI LUSSO® Yellow Mustard

DI LUSSO® Chipotle Mustard

DI LUSSO® Sweet Onion Sauce

DI LUSSO® Dijon Mustard

EL TORITO® Cilantro Pepita Dressing

EL TORITO® Serrano Ranch Dressing

HORMEL® Fully-Cooked Entrees: SW Shredded Beef, SW Pork Carnitas

HORMEL® Microwave Fiesta Rice with Chicken Cups

HORMEL® Microwave Cups: Southwest Style Rice, Fiesta Rice & Chicken

HORMEL® Microwave 10 oz Trays: SW Style Black Beans & Rice

HORMEL® NOT-SO-SLOPPY-JOE® Sloppy-Joe Sauce

HORMEL® Pickled Pigs Feet

HORMEL® Pickled Pork Hocks

HORMEL® Pickled Hot Sausages

HORMEL® Pickled Tidbits

HORMEL® Pickled Smoked Sausages

JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE® Barbecue Turkey Thighs

LLOYD'S® Pork or Beef Ribs with Original BBQ Sauce

STAGG® CHUNKERO® Chili

STAGG® CLASSIC® Chili

STAGG® DYNAMITE HOT® Chili

STAGG® RANCH HOUSE® Chicken Chili

STAGG® RIO BLANCO® Chicken Chili

STAGG® SILVERADO® Beef Chili

STAGG® STEAK HOUSE® Chili

STAGG® TURKEY RANCHERO® Chili

STAGG® VEGETABLE GARDEN® Chili

Pre-Packaged Refrigerated Lunch Meats Not Containing Gluten

HORMEL® Spiced Ham

HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Chopped Ham

HORMEL® Deli Sliced Black Forest Ham

HORMEL® Deli Sliced Cooked Corned Beef

HORMEL® Deli Sliced Cooked Ham

HORMEL® Deli Sliced Cooked Pastrami

HORMEL® Deli Sliced Double Smoked Ham

HORMEL® Deli Sliced Honey Ham

HORMEL® Deli Sliced Oven Roasted Turkey Breast

HORMEL® Deli Sliced Prosciuto Ham

HORMEL® Deli Sliced Seasoned Roast Beef

HORMEL® Deli Sliced Smoked Turkey Breast

HORMEL® HOMELAND® Hard Salami

HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE™ Honey Deli Ham

HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE™ Cooked Deli Ham

HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE™ Smoked Deli Ham

HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE® Honey Deli Turkey

HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE® Oven Roasted Deli Turkey

HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE® Smoked Deli Turkey

They have barley malt. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

-Jessica

I thought rice krispies were gluten free...and the rice krispie treats???? Oh no, is everyone sure they have gluten in them?

Here is the recipe from the rice krispie site. Of course use gluten free cereal like fruity pebbles!! Or if you can find a rice krispe type cereal use that. Enjoy!

-Jessica

Kellogg's® Rice Krispies Treats® Original

Prep Time

20 minutes

Ingredients

3 tablespoons margarine or butter

1 package (10 oz. about 40) regular marshmallows

or 4 cups miniature marshmallows

6 cups Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal

Directions

1. Melt margarine in large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows

and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.

2. Add KELLOGG'S® RICE KRISPIES® cereal. Stir until well coated.

3. Using buttered spatula or waxed paper, press mixture evenly into

13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cut into 2-inch squares

when cool. Best if served the same day.

Yield: 24 squares

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:

In a large microwave safe bowl, heat margarine and marshmallows at

HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow

steps 2 and 3 above.

Microwave cooking times may vary.

Note

For best results, use fresh marshmallows.

1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow creme can be substituted for marshmallows.

Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended.

Store no more than two days in airtight container.

Servings: 12

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One I've heard is "better to fart and bear the shame than not to fart and bear the pain!" haha

-Jessica

I love cottage cheese sprinkled with black pepper and a bag of ridged potato chips

Baked beans and plain potato chips

When I was a kid I would always put potato chips into my sandwiches to make them crunchy!! (since I don't really eat bread now I really miss that)

-Jessica

Looks like the same list that I recieved, used it, showed it to them at the place, still got sick

-Jessica

February 3, 2006

Thank you for contacting On The Border regarding suitable menu items for guests with dietary restrictions. At On The Border, our top priority is always the safety and health of our guests. As part of this ongoing commitment, and in order to help our guests make informed food selections concerning allergies or food sensitivities, we are providing you with the most current allergen menu information available from our food suppliers.

We have compiled a list of suggested menu options to use when making your meal selections at On The Border. The list is based on the most up-to-date ingredient statements available from our food suppliers and the stated absence of wheat, rye, oats and barley within these items. This list expires on a MONTHLY basis, so please be sure to contact us for an updated version. Additionally, on your next visit to On The Border, please be sure to speak with the manager about your dietary restrictions. The manager will ensure that proper attention is given to your dietary restrictions as your meal is being prepared. Please be aware, however, that with normal kitchen operations involving shared preparation and cooking areas, including common fry oil, there is a small possibility for food items to come into contact with trace amounts of gluten.

SUGGESTED MENU OPTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH WHEAT ALLERGIES AND GLUTEN INTOLERANT DIETS - FEBRUARY 2006:

*FRIED FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT PREPARED IN A DEDICATED FRYER AND COULD PICK-UP GLUTEN FROM OTHER ITEMS.

APPETIZERS: Order all without Chips and only non-heated Corn Tortillas.

Guacamole Live

White Chili con Queso

Chili con Queso

Ultimate Loaded Queso with Taco Meat – Order without Sour Cream and Jalapeno Mix.

Fajita Chicken con Queso – Order without Sour Cream.

SALADS/SOUPS: Select dressings from the “Salad Dressings” list below only.

House Salad – Order without Tortilla Strips/Croutons.

Sizzling Fajita Salad (all meats) – Order without Onion and Sour Cream.

Chicken Chopped Salad – Order without Crouton/Crisp and Tortilla Strips.

Grilled/Blackened Chicken Fiesta Salad – Order without Tortillas/Croutons.

SALAD DRESSINGS:

Chipotle Balsamic Vinaigrette

Chipotle Honey Mustard

Jalapeno Caesar

Smoked Jalapeno Vinaigrette

FAJITA GRILL: Order only with non-heated Corn Tortillas.

Carnita Fajitas – Order without Onions and Sour Cream.

Chicken Fajitas – Order without Onion and Sour Cream.

7-Pepper Steak Fajitas – Order without Grilled Veggies, Onions, and Sour Cream.

Blackened Chicken Fajitas – Order without Nortena Sauce, Onions, and Sour Cream.

OFF THE GRILL: Select sides from the “Sides” list below only.

Bandera Sirloin – Order with only Steak Rub and Relish.

Margarita Chicken – Order without Grilled Vegetables (can sub House Vegetables).

SHRIMP AND SEAFOOD:

Mexican Shrimp Scampi

FAVORITES:

Ala Cart Tamales – Order without Sauce.

SIDES/EXTRAS:

Mexican Rice, Black or Refried Beans (with or without cheese), House Veggies (not grilled veggies), Guacamole, Roasted Reds, Pico de Gallo, Salsa, Pepperjack Mashed Potatoes (with garnish)

KIDS: Select sides from the “Sides” list above only.

Grilled Chicken

Strawberry Sundae

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Recently got a gluten-free list from the corporate people at on the border. Today I got brave and tried their food. I ordered the fajitas (beef and chicken) no onions, no sour cream and corn tortillas (not put through the warmer). All items that were supposed to be safe. The waitress was WONDERFUL! She brought out my corn tortillas herself, so that the cooks wouldn't be confused by not warming them. When they brought out my fajitas with onions and sour cream and without chicken she took them back and they re-cooked my food. All the while with a smile on her face.

Ate the food, it was super. About 30 min after eating I got sick. I am so disapointed. I LOVED their food. Chalk it up to cross contamination.

-Jessica

Since everyone is talking about fabric softner sheets, here is this e-mail I had gotten a while back about them and their uses. I don't know for sure if some of them work, but I have used a few of them before like putting a sheet in the trash can.

-Jessica

And all this time we've just been putting Bounce in the dryer:

1. Get rid of ants: It will chase ants away when you lay a sheet near them.

2. Musty book smells: It takes the odor out of books and photo albums that don't get opened too often.

3. Repels mosquitoes: Tie a sheet of Bounce through a belt loop when outdoors during mosquito season.

4. Eliminates static electricity from your television screen. Since Bounce is designed to help eliminate static cling, wipe your television screen with a used sheet of Bounce to keep dust from resettling.

5. Dissolve soap scum from shower doors. Clean with a sheet of Bounce.

6. Freshen the air in your home. Place an individual sheet of Bounce in a drawer or hang in the closet.

7. Prevent thread from tangling. Run a threaded needle through a sheet of Bounce before beginning to sew.

8. Prevent musty suitcases. Place an individual sheet of Bounce inside empty luggage before storing.

9. Freshen the air in your car. Place a sheet of Bounce under the front seat.

10. Clean baked-on foods from a cooking pan. Put a sheet in a pan, fill with water, let sit overnight, and sponge clean. The anti static agent apparently weakens the bond between the food and the pan while the fabric softening agents soften the baked-on food.

11. Eliminate odors in wastebaskets. Place a sheet of Bounce at the bottom of the wastebasket.

12. Collect cat hair. Rubbing the area with a sheet of Bounce will magnetically attract all the loose hairs.

13. Eliminate static electricity from venetian blinds. Wipe the blinds with a sheet of Bounce to prevent dust from resettling.

14. Wipe up sawdust from drilling or sand papering. A used sheet of Bounce will collect sawdust like a tack cloth.

15. Eliminate odors in dirty laundry. Place an individual sheet of Bounce at the bottom of a laundry bag or hamper.

16. Deodorize shoes or sneakers. Place a sheet of Bounce in your shoes or sneakers overnight so they will smell better in the AM.

I think that it is pretty much like everyone has already said. You have brands that you trust, and brands that you do not trust. Most of the time they are not labeled "gluten free" unless you are in a speciality store. Even then, it isn't a 100% guarantee. You will learn what companies have "all ingredients clearly listed on the label" policies. You will come to LOVE those companies. Eating gluten free is a constant learning process.

-Jessica

For instance, I've heard that Lays chips are gluten-free (except for Doritos and maybe a few others) and Progresso soups seems to list allergens, and some Francesco Rinaldi pasta sauces, etc..... I've been eating stuff like that (and other mainstream products) for a while now, but I seem to be getting a reoccurance of symptoms and I'm wondering if I am getting contamination. I've gone strictly gluten-free; eating only things that either say gluten-free on them or that are obviously, naturally gluten-free. I feel 100% better already. So, my question is:

Shouldn't we stick strictly to products that say "gluten-free" on them, or that are known to be made in a gluten-free-environment? Does anyone else react to supposed gluten-free mainstream products, like I seem to be? Btw, I do call to ensure that there are no gluten containing ingredients before I eat any mainstream products, so, I'm certain that whatever gluten I'm getting has to be from cross-contamination from production or something like that. I also only use gluten-free toiletries and beauty products, so it can't be that.

Thanks

~donna

oh jeeze thanks for wasting a chunk of my morning by making me read that! :lol:

Glad I could be of assistance hahaha

-Jessica

Unfortunately peeps ARE gluten free (I'm not a fan).

However, as Richard mentioned they ARE fun to microwave. I personally LOVE to blow them up in the microwave. Always remember to place them on something that you want to throw away, because they are SUPER hard to get off of the plate or whatever you put them on.

Also, here is a fun website devoted to peep research! ha (aka blowing them up, drounding them, etc) It's good for a few laughs.

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-Jessica