hez

I have to second the suggestion to try breads from Anna. They are the only bread I have tried that is chewy and soft like gluten bread. The bread does not crumble so you can slice very thin.

I really love the Kinicink (sp?) pizza crusts. They come in a pack of four and our great for individual pizzas. My whole family likes them (I am the only one with celiac disease).

Hez

My understanding is that Tylenol is gluten-free.

Hez

I am so glad to hear you like the cake mix. I tried their brownies and hated them. I prefer gluten-free pantry. So, never purchased anything else. I will try the cake mix next time I am in the mood!

Thanks,

Hez

I had both of my children tested, both were negative. Since I make dinner that meal is always gluten-free.

However, I have decided not to limit their intake of gluten. Instead I try to point out growing food and non-growing food options. In the hope that they will choose a healthy lifestyle. I have also scaled back the gluten choices they do have.

We opted against gene testing for two reasons. One is cost. The second is that we did not want the information to be used against them in anyway (denied for life insurance or health coverage). These are personal decisions that you must decide on.

Keep in mind that you can have the gene but never get the disease. Plus your children have a one in 10 chance of develping celiac disease (I can't find where I got that number, take it with a grain of salt). So there is a possiblility they will not get it. There is also a chance they will.

In the end you need to do what is best for you and your family.

Hez

If I remember correctly (big if) most of the flavors are gluten-free but not all. I think buttered popcorn is NOT safe.

Hez

I still use my mixer! I washed the bowl and attachments. I also wiped down the outside. I have not had any problems (would know, very sensitive

Enjoy the mixer!

Hez

Have you tried almonds as a snack? I was very nauseous when I had a ectopic pregnancy. Almonds help with the nausea and are good for you.

Hez

You are so right! This time of year is about being with the ones we love. Not about food. I am feeling so much better than I did a year ago that I know being gluten-free is worth it. This is just my transition year. I am hoping to start new traditions that focus on family and less on food!

Hez

PS-Even after the gingerbread man disaster (my dh thought that they looked like the tire mascot, michilean man) I will try sugar cookies with the kids. The joy is in the decorating, so what if they do not hold their shape.

I hope you feel better soon. I do think you could still be having a reaction from the time you were glutened. I know the second week of being glutened I am surprised by how bad I feel.

Hez

No, I don't live in Utah. I am in Colorado. I got the recipe web site of this board!

Hez

I also stopped going to the deli because of cross contamination. I use Oscar Meyer, Hillshire Farm and Kroger brands. I make sure to always read the label (it always grosses me out)!

Hez

I think you are right. I am grieving. I thought I was done with that!

I did try making gingerbread men today. Sent me into another cry They turned out looking horrible!

It is hard when you have traditions that are wrapped around food. I knew it would be tough but didn't realize how bad.

I do agree it will be better next year!

Hez

I purchased some last summer for smores when we went camping. I found them to be heavy in cinammon flavor and very hard. I ended up using them for a crust for my cheesecake. They were so hard they had my heavy duty cuisnart burning! I don't think I will by them again. But taste differ! You may find that you love them

Hez

That is what I am afraid of is cross contaimination. I am still waiting to hear back from the company. That is if they ever get back to me. Oh well, my Dad will get it rewrapped and under the tree!

Hez

I have been eating them off and on for about five months and I have not had a problem. I know that is not much help, sorry.

Hez

You are so right! She really does not know what is wrong with her health. I do and it is easy for me to control it.

I was just jealous and throwing myself a pity party

Hez

I know I am being petty and bitter but I cannot seem to stop these feelings. A friend of mine who's relative has celiac was just told she really doesn't. While I am happy for her I am so jealous. I wish someone would come along and say that I don't have it. I wish I could eat pizza and cake at my child's birthday.

Part of the problem is that it is the holidays. The first one for me since my dx in April. I am surrounded by things I cannot have. Or if I should be able to have them I can't because of possible cross contamination.

I really have been doing fairly well. Just lately I feel depressed. I knew this might happen since it is my first gluten-free holiday. Just surprised at my bitterness over the friend's relative being mis dx.

Hez

I just made some party mix! I used the corn crunch ems. I cannot get rice ones right now. Apparently there is some manufacturing problem with the rice. So I only had corn cereal in the mix.

I used 8 cups cereal, 1 cup gluten-free pretzels (glutino), and 1 cup nuts. Place the dry ingredients in a ziploc bag. Melt 1/2 stick butter, 1 1/2 tsp season salt (McCormick), and 4 1/2 tsp worstchersire (sp?) sauce. Pour wet over dry. Shack bag. Place mixture in a microwave safe bowl and zap on high for 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Cool and enjoy!

Hez

I am waiting to hear back from the company. However, I am afraid it may take awhile. Has anyone ever had Harry and David's Pumpkin butter? Does anyone know if it is safe? The ingredients are pumpkin, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, sugar, salt, citric acid, ginger and natural flavors.

I am worried about the natural flavors and the ginger (it seems that tons of teas that have ginger in it are not gluten-free). I was a gift so I thought I would see if anyone had ever had this before.

Thanks,

Hez

I have yet to find a condensed cream of anything soup. I have found several options that work well. One is that Health Valley has cream of chicken and mushroom soups that are gluten-free. As well as a creamy mushroon soup by Progesso. I have tried this Open Original Shared Link and it worked great. However, not as quick as opening a can.

Hez

Welcome to the board! I do not know of any research regarding gluten and the skin. However, I can tell you about my experience. Then you can deceide for yourself what is best based on all the posts.

I had been gluten-free for several months and was not getting better. It was then that I started researching and realized gluten was in everyday things (lipstick, nail polish, lotion). I decided that since I was not ingesting the items (minus the lipstick) that I could not be getting sick. Then one day I licked some food off my finger. I could still taste my lotion! Within two hours I was sick. Turns out the lotion had gluten. That is when I decided to get rid of those items and find gluten-free ones. It was just one less thing I had to worry about.

I am happy to report that I am feeling better. Read posts here, think about your habits, then make a choice that makes sense to you.

Hez

Stupid question-Where do I get the triumph dining cards?

Thanks,

Hez

Our family has recently strugled with this (I am the one with celiac disease, not the kids). We ended up booking a disneyland vacation for spring break. The kids will have a blast and I should be able to eat!

Hez

I think Amy's makes canned black beans that are gluten-free.

Hez

grantschoep,

I live in Colorado as well and I have yet to find a large size corn tortilla. I would be interested to find one myself. I miss burritos.

Hez