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I Missed Pop Tarts....,

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 The great news is that there are some really GOOD gluten free options for those of you missing that sweet, warm, toaster treat we used to call breakfast. SOOO glad to find these. And best of all, they are YUMMY! I have found these in several stores that carry a modest supply of gluten free food. I have also found these online simply by doing a search. Thank you to these companies for providing JOY and satisfaction reliving childhood memories.

Celiac Disease Rates in India Higher then Projected - Celiac.com

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I enjoy  Celiac.com a fantastic resource for Celiac disease as well as tons of Gluten Free and Allergen Free cooking. It includes information for conferences, new products, recipes, journals and more. I found this article very interesting. We often think of various health conditions to be limited to our country or populations. A higher than expected trend was observed in India, more evidence to support we are NOT alone in learning how to change our diet to recover our health!! Celiac Disease Rates in India Higher then Projected - Celiac.com In the meantime, have fun exploring gluten free living!

Gluten Free and Allergen Food Conference February 22-23

This weekend is a huge convention for gluten free and allergen food issues. Lectures, 150 venders, safe eatin to be had!! Come on down and join us as we tour the vender tables to find new and better foods safe for living with Celiac Disease!! Cody is certainly going to have fun! Gluten Free and Allergen Food Convention

Gluten Free Creation Bakery

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I would like to spend a little time recognizing a wonderful Gluten Free bakery. Gluten Free Creation Bakery is a wonderful resource for everything from baking mixes and flowers to prepared breads, treats and everything 'starch' missing from the average gluten free plate. The founder, LynnRae Ries, was diagnosed gluten-intolerant in 2000. Out of that came a passion or mission to make great food and the gluten free life a bit easier. The baked goods and mixes are enriched with B Vitamins, iron and folic acid. There are many options for those with multiple food sensitivities or allergies. They take so many steps to assure that products are gluten free that they do not allow employees to bring any gluten products into the bakery in their own meals. Some of our favorites include; Insane Chocolate Donuts 4U These are to die for moist, tasty and chocolicious!!! Italian Herb Pizza Crust SOOO yummy with your favorite red or white sauce. Great flavor and texture for tha...

Twas the day after Thanksgiving..............

Thanksgiving and holidays are proving easier everyday. I am grateful for 5 years of success. Meals seem to come together with less anxiety, non-gluten free foods seem to taste better and guests are enjoying their treats. I recall a few years ago when their was wailing and gnashing of teeth in the house. No one was happy, children were crying, why even the dogs sniffed and 'passed' on the food given. I recall 7 pound loaves of bread, yes that was the post baking weight; rice pasta 'cement', home made cookies as flat and hard as a stone, store bought baked products that had the texture of dried ants, the list is endless. I even had to buy a professional mixer for dough and batter as most of the recipes produced a batter that required a cement mixer. Should have been a sign. My son didnt speak to me for months and my husband reminded me that our son was right, stuff was not so good. Well, back to being grateful. WOW, so many options, better mixes and store bought goodi...

Reece's Rainbow Christmas Angel Program is Here

We are so encouraged by the work and mission of Reece's Rainbow in raising funds for adoption grants. Finding loving, forever families and homes for these special needs orphans is incredible. If you are looking for a special giving opportunity this Christmas consider Reece's Rainbow. Reece's Rainbow Christmas Angel Tree

Breaking Amish!

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When it is time to bake, you must bake with abandon. Let it all go! I continue to play and experiment with the friendship bread starter. Things happen to jump into the bowl, and so far, not bad!!! So some things I know: When you separate it, you can freeze it. Lasts a LONG time. 1C per bag. ALWAYS label GF so you don't get it mixed up with some other squishy item in the freezer. When you take it out of the freezer, you can let it get to room temp and use it 'as is' in your favorite recipes OR you can grow and feed it for a week or two (it is not fussy) OR you can feed it and use it in your favorite recipes. 1 C of batter at whatever stage in your recipes, that is it. SO, I took ALL 10 bags out of the freezer, fed them all once at day 6 then days 10-14++ started a bake-a-thon. HA. I don't know what I was thinking as I had a lot of shopping that resulted......eggs, gluten free flower and freezer bags to store all the baked goods. I then had to find additional freezer ...