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Is buckwheat ok for us to eat in America? I see Bob's Red Mill buckwheat when I shop and have been tempted but not till you tell me it's ok.

Pure buckwheat flour is gluten free. Beware of products made with buckwheat flour as many will also contain wheat flour. Bob's Red Mill Buckwheat flour is gluten free.

Is Flaxmeal the same as flaxseed?

Flaxmeal is simply flaxseed that has been ground. You can purchase it already ground or you can grind the seeds yourself. Many people believe the nutritional value is better if you grind the seeds immediately before use. Either way, keep your flax in the freezer to prolong its shelf life and preserve nutrient values.

I tried this recipe last night and it turned out great! It's a nice, hearty loaf which is what I like. I made these substitutions:

**Instead of Amaranth flour I used Garbanzo-Fava flour

**Instead of powdered milk, I used 1 cup of powdered buttermilk--this actually made it taste like a sourdough loaf.

**I used Fleishman's Yeast instead of Red Star

I have an older bread machine, so I can't set it for a quick bake cycle. My machine kneaded the bread twice. I'm not sure if this was detrimental or not.

Thanks for the great recipe Debbie and Molly!

So cute! My almost 2 yo son is ALWAYS getting a fat lip, it is a weekly event. He's already chipped a tooth! It always looks so bad, but fortunately they heal quickly!

A couple posters mentioned eating disorders linked to children with celiac disease. Can you give me a reference or link? I would like to read more about this. Thanks!

Jen - thanks for the info. I called Wyeth. They confirm that Inderal is, indeed, Gluten Free.

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Your son seems to be eating a pretty good variety (compared to my very picky daughter). Does he eat fruits and vegetables too?

Here are some of our favorite lunches; my daughter goes to preschool 3 days a week, so some of these are packed in a lunch box.

Amy's gluten-free Macaroni & cheese

Oscar Mayer mini hot dogs and Bush's Vegetarian Baked Beans (other Bush's varieties are gluten-free, too)

Grilled Cheese Sandwich on gluten-free bread (homemade)

Tomato Soup (Pacific and Imagine are gluten-free and come in quart size containers)

Hummus with Tortilla chips

Hummus and cheese grilled in a corn tortilla

Corn on the Cob - my kids love this

Carrots with honey

Cubed and steamed sweet potatoes with brown sugar/butter

Cottage cheese

Nini: Thank you for researching this. It has been on my to do list for some time. I like their Colorations products and am glad to know they are gluten free.

I recently purchased the gluten free playdough from discount school supply for my daughter's preschool. We have a bucket at home, too. It is $20 for a large tub that is enough for most preschool classrooms. I see in another post, that all of their Colorations art supplies are gluten-free too. They have good prices on most art supplies. The gluten-free playdough is not quite as moist as regular playdoh, but if you don't want to make your own, it's a good alternative.

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Can anyone confirm that Inderal is Gluten Free? I checked the glutenfreedrugs.com website, but it is not listed. I did a search here, but didn't find a definitive answer.

I have used the Gluten Free Trading Company. They have a lot of products and carry a lot of different brands. They are based in WI. I thought their shipping costs were very reasonable, they only charge what it actually costs them to ship your order. I placed 2 orders of about $80 each, one going to OH, one to NC. The shipping was $7-8. I thought their overall pricing was comparable to other online sources.

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I use Classico alfredo sauces frequently for a casserole base (as a substitute for cream of mushroom soup). The one with sun-dried tomatoes in it is especially good.

VydorScope:

My vote is for using individual flours, etc and baking gluten free products yourself. Besides cost (and I do think it is cheaper to make your own), you say you like to cook, so you are probably more likely to experiment and find recipes that really work for you and your family. The other reason I like to make my own, is that I can make a much more nutritious product that the packaged mixes. Most of them are primarily starch with little fiber or other nutrients. When I make my own I can use the more nutritious flours (buckwheat, garbanzo-fava, sorghum). I also use flax seed, ground nuts, and things like pumpkin and mashed fruits to improve the nutritional quality. Have Fun!

Has anyone ever used Blue Chip's Products before? I've never heard of them, but their prices do seem better than buying individual packages. I'm just wondering if their products are any good?

cdford: I see this company (the link celiac3270 provided above) has a 1 lb bag of Xanthan gum for about $10.

Have you ever made cookies with the chocolate truffle brownie mix? The brownies are awesome, but I'd like to make cookies instead if it's possible. I checked their website for a recipe, but didn't find one. Has anyone experimented with this?

Your "Old Fashioned" mac and cheese sounds good. I'm going to try it soon. I make mine from scratch, too, but I do it on the stove top. My kids love it, but they've never had the box kind to compare it to. (My husband likes it too and he's not gluten-free, and grew up eating the box variety, so it must be okay). Here's my recipe:

2 T butter

2 T tapioca starch

1 cup whole or 2% milk

8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Make a roux over medium heat, add the milk slowly and stir constantly with a wire wisk until thick. Add cheese, stir until melted. Pour over your favorite cooked gluten-free pasta. We like to add Salsa as a garnish.

Here's a link to an article about a small brewery making gluten free beer.

Cheers!

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Celiac blood tests in children under 2 are often inaccurate; I have even read that they can be inaccurate in children under 5. Given the long history of your child's GI symptoms, it would certainly be worth giving the gluten free diet a try. You should see a significant improvement in 3 weeks if she does have celiac disease (although you might not see resolution of all her symptoms). Don't invest a lot in special foods. Keep her diet very simple with plain meats, rice, veggies and fruits. You might purchase some gluten-free substitutes for her favorite foods like cookies, pasta or waffles - whatever she really likes. Good luck to you, and keep us posted on her progress.

Donna: Have you actually found products with caramel color that DO contain gluten? I'm just curious because the magazine said they had not found any.

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Envirokids Bars and Cereals

Amy's Frozen Entrees - especially the Mac and Cheese

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I was recently given a copy of Gluten Free Living Magazine. In the back is a table titled "Is it Gluten-Free?" which columns for YES, NO and MAYBE. Caramel Coloring is listed in the Yes column. I was surprised by this, because I thought this ingredient could possibly contain wheat and should be verified by the manufacturer.

What do you all think of this? And what do you think of this publication in terms of containing reliable information?

celiac3270: would you send me the updated restaurant list? You sent me the list earlier this year and it's been very helpful. You are great to take the time to send this out.

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Thanks, everyone for your suggestions; especially to celiac3270 for including the great post from the Silly Yaks Group. It's a great reference to add to my files!

Thank you so much for posting this. It's a great resource. Your Doc was awesome to send it to you!

I've been looking for gluten free bars for my 3 yo to snack on or to take on trips. We've tried a couple that we like, so I thought I would share the info in case others are interested.

Larabars are almost all gluten free and are made primarily from ground nuts, dried fruit, coconut. They have no added sugar and are "unprocessed. My daughter really liked the chocolate coconut chew. At least I felt like she was eating something nutritious! I found them at a local health food store, but you can order them directly from the company. Open Original Shared Link

Revival Soy makes a number of gluten free products, including bars. We tried the Autumn Apple Frost which is really a lot like a candy bar (it's frosted). They have some unfrosted varieties as well. They also make soy chips which are gluten free. We tried the BBQ Bliss. I thought the chips were too expensive to buy on a regular basis. These products are only sold directly from the company, not in stores. I emailed them about the source of Malt in their bars. Here is their response:

Our malt does not have gluten in it because it is not derived from barley. We’ve checked with our supplier of malt and they have assured us that it is not derived from barley, thus it does not contain any gluten. Sorghum and corn are two other common sources of malt.

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Both these bars are about $2 a piece which I think is expensive, but they are nice to have for trips or for afternoons at the park.

Has anyone else tried other bars they enjoy? Please reply with your recommendations.