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  1. BethJ
    Don't forget the rotisserie chickens at Sam's. They used to contain gluten but now are gluten-free. I always pick one up when I go . . . most weigh well over 3 pounds (sometimes 4) and are under $5.00. You can't buy and cook one yourself for that. I haven't seen the coconut flour but will look next time.
  2. BethJ
    My recipe calls for 3/4 cup yellow corn meal and 1/4 cup flour. I simply substituted 1/4 cup of Bob's Red Mill all-purpose baking mix and it turned out great. I never liked much flour in my cornbread anyway.
  3. BethJ
    Raven, my heart goes out to you. I can't say more than has already been said, but you've always been there for everybody in their time of need. I know it's not the same, but we're "family" . . . doing what families should do when one of their own is hurting. Losing my cat was harder than losing my parents. I sobbed for days when my orange tabby left for...
  4. BethJ
    Friends invited us to eat with them after church and they took us to Applebee's. They had a coupon which is why they chose the place. I looked at their online gluten-free menu and decided the spinach salad with grilled shrimp would be safe. I was still unsure of the hot bacon dressing so I ordered Italian on the side. My salad came with five pathetic little...
  5. BethJ
    I loved the coconut ones but can't find them around here anymore. The others are so-so . . . something to keep in my bag for emergencies. I much prefer Kind bars. They cost a little more but are so much better.
  6. BethJ
    I admit I'm afraid to try them. I was getting sick from steel-cut oats months before I found out I had a problem with wheat. I couldn't figure out why something so "healthy" was making me spend the rest of the day in the bathroom. I realize the certified gluten-free oats should be okay but I can't bring myself to take a chance on them.
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    ARCHIVED Gravy

    BethJ replied to Fairy Dancer's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    I've had great success lately using potato starch. It's similar to cornstarch - just mix a tablespoon or two in about 1/4 cup of cold water. Mix well and slowly pour into simmering pan drippings or whatever you're using. Stir constantly until you reach the desired consistency. The leftovers don't seem to separate as readily as some gluten-free flours tend...
  8. BethJ
    At first it seemed like everything except meat and seafood caused problems but after three years gluten-free, I've narrowed it down to fruit and alcohol. I've added fruit back in but I have to be very careful not to overdo it. I finally just gave up on alcohol so I haven't had a drop in over a year now. I still have problems at times so I suspect this...
  9. BethJ
    We were in Clayton some years ago before going gluten-free and all I remember was country fried chicken, biscuits, gravy, veggies with corn bread, grits and gravy, etc. I wasn't looking for gluten-free food at the time so it's possible it's there. We were in Hendersonville, NC about a year ago and I had a wonderful lunch at a little bistro-type place....
  10. BethJ
    I try to keep my pantry well-stocked year-round so when hurricane season arrives, I don't have to go out and buy a fortune in canned and shelf-stable food. When one threatens, I only have to pick up a few extras. We now have a generator which should help considerably. Last time we were without power for four days so cooking things like rice isn't a good...
  11. BethJ
    I love their Chai!
  12. BethJ
    Count me in. I drink iced espresso every afternoon and when I want something special, I make a Cuban coffee in my Bialetti. I had fully planned to give Starbucks a try when they came out with the gluten-free orange cake but before I decided to go, they discontinued it. So pox on them . . wouldn't go there now anyway.
  13. BethJ
    Signed! I'm not holding my breath but every signature helps. I can't imagine how little celiac girls must feel trying to sell cookies they can't even eat.
  14. BethJ
    We have a well with a water softener but also have a reverse osmosis system under the kitchen sink for drinking and cooking. It can make about 25 gallons a day which is more than sufficient. It also has a line to the ice maker so we always have clean ice. It was more than worth the cost of the initial installation.
  15. BethJ
    I love my cup of after dinner tea! I just restocked my tea larder yesterday. I was almost out of Twinings Irish Breakfast Tea - my usual tea. I love Good Earth Chai as a special treat although Twinings Earl Grey and Bigelow Constant Comment are also nice teas. If I'm in the mood for healthy tea, I keep some Twinings African Red Rooibos on hand. It's...
  16. BethJ
    This probably explains why I sometimes get sick from eating in restaurants when I'm assured the food is safe. I can order the same things in the same restaurant four times in a row and I can almost guarantee that on one of those occasions I'll be sick. It's always a mystery and I usually blame it on a microscopic crumb in a salad or a careless waitress. I...
  17. BethJ
    Short-grain brown rice works great and even looks a lot like barley. You may have to search for it but it's worth the effort. At least for me, I think it tastes a lot better than long-grain brown rice. Barley was always one of my favorite whole grains so it's nice having something similar.
  18. BethJ
    Shrimp cocktails! Mmmmmmm. I keep frozen cooked shrimp on hand all the time. I use them in anything where raw shrimp are used but don't cook them again. Put them in at the last minute just so they heat through or cook a moment more to your liking. Be sure to read where the shrimp come from. Those farm-raised in China, Vietnam and Asia can be full of...
  19. BethJ
    My usual every day breakfast . . . scrambled Eggbeaters or egg whites, a slice or two of deli smoked turkey and a piece of low-fat cheese between two corn tortillas heated in the microwave. It's high protein, has calcium, is low fat, low calorie and low carb. It also keeps me full until noon.
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    ARCHIVED Dentist

    BethJ replied to Lexi's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    Thank you! I'll continue to use the unflavored floss rather than take a chance. For something that costs around a dollar, the risk isn't worth it. I'll let the husband use up the old mint floss. My dentist usually has cinnamon-flavored floss so I'll take my own when I go.
  21. BethJ

    ARCHIVED Dentist

    BethJ replied to Lexi's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    It's wonderful that you've researched this so well. I have some extensive - and expensive - dental work coming up and I always dread the worry over gluten in his office. This has done a lot to reassure me. Did your research also show dental floss to be gluten-free? A long time ago there was a discussion here about flavored and unflavored dental floss....
  22. BethJ
    This is so cool. Can we have Secret Decoder Rings?
  23. BethJ
    Bahahahaha!
  24. BethJ
    This looks wonderful! Thank you!
  25. BethJ
    I ate my weight in the stuff over the holidays. I've now banned it from the house until next Christmas. The ones with raspberry are amazing!
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