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Aldies Has Gluten Free Food!

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I am soo excited to find Gluten-Free foods at Aldi is carrying Gluten Free!!  I bought the Double Chocolate Brownie Cookie and the brownie mix. I haven't made the brownies yet, but I ate all the Double Chocolate Brownie Cookies. It wasn't bad at all. It has a little grainy taste, but doesn't have an aftertaste like most soft gluten-free cookies that have a grainy taste to it.  The only thing that bothers me is, like usually, there isn't that many cookies in the box. There is only 12 cookies and they aren't really big at all. Can't complain too much because they only cost about $2.99 compared to the Gluten-Free cookies Meijer, Target, and Health Food Stores. Usually in these stores you have to spend close to $6.00 for 12 cookies, so I am not complaining.  These prices I put down are from the Grand Rapids MI stores. So prices may vary.  Go out to your Alidi and buy these items and send them a thank you message. Maybe with more tha

It's Been A While

Dear Readers, Sorry about not posting in a long time. After being diagnosed with Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy and dealing with a lot of pain I got overwhelmed and had to stop for a while. But not anymore. I got to thinking about what I should do. Should I put all my blogs together or should I separate them. I decided to separate them because some of you might not want to read stuff about Celiac Disease or RSD, etc.. I will do my best to post frequently. It all depends on my schedule and information I want to share with you. I'm giving out a big hug to my readers and followers. If you haven't subscribed to my blogs you should.  Thanks everyone!

Different Kinds Of Gluten Free Flours:

Different Kinds Of Gluten Free Flours: 1. Brown Rice Flour 2. White Rice Flour 3. Sweet Rice Flour 4. Almond Flour- high in protein and a small amount can be included in gluten free flour mixes. They can also be used in place of dried milk powder in some recipes if you are also on a dairy-free diet. Almond flour has been used since medieval times as a thickener. 5. Amaranth Flour- is the ground seed of the Amaranth plant. A strong tasting flour it is normally used in combination with other gluten free flours . 6. Arrowroot-  an all purpose GF flour that can be used in baking and for thickening. Mild flavored and low in calories is easily digested.   7. Buckwheat-  despite the name it is GF. The plant is related to rhubarb. The ground seed produce a grey/brown flour which is nutritious, being a source of easily digested protein. It is high in fiber and is also said to reduce cholesterol and lower blood pressure. It is used in pancakes, bread, normally mixes with other flours as it has a

When You Cook

Make sure you watch out for this: Keep preparation surfaces clean and free of clumbs Do not shar utensils with non-gluten foods Use squeeze bottles in avoid contamination of condiments Good dish washing will remove gluten from untensils, pans, and dishes Store GF foods above gluten-containing foods in the pantry

Naturally Gluten-Free

Here is a list of natural gluten-free foods: Corn Corn meal Brown Rice White Rice Honey Baking Powder Baking Soda Fruits Vegetables Meats (be careful of fillers) Fish (not breaded or seasoned) Shrimp (not breaded or seasoned) Potato Potato Flour Corn Starch Swanson Chicken Broth Sugar Powder Sugar Jello Organic Milk **PLEASE READ LEBALS ALL THE TIME** companies could change ingrediants at any time!!

When You Shop for Groceries

When You Shop for Groceries follow these steps: 1. Always read labels ingredients may change. 2. Wheat Free is not Gluten Free 3. An Allergy statement on some foods always starts with contains: 4. Barley and rye, malt are not included in the top 8 allergens. Watch for them.
50+ Things Easy to Find 1. Tuna, water or oil packed 2. Ketchup, Mustard 3. Mayonnaise, Miracle Whip 4. Pickles, Olives, all vingers EXCEPT FOR MALT VINIGAR. 5. San J Wheat Free Tamari Sauce. Lay Choy Soy Sauce 6. Butter, Margarine 7. I Can't Believe its Not Butter (Margarine) 8. Eggs & Eggs Beaters 9. Black Label Bacon 10. Grits, Cornmeal, Cream of Rice Cereal 11. Fresh Fish, Meats and Poultry.  12. Tyson frozen breast, wings, thighs 13. Butterball or Albertson's brand turkeys (no sauce packet!!) 14. Thumman's Deli Meats. Oscar Meyer Deli Meat. 15. Oscar Meyer Hot Dogs.  16.Ball Park Hot Dogs 17. Hormel Chili WITH BEANS 18. Dinty Moore Beef Stew 19. Amy Gluten Free Frozen Macoronni and Cheese. Amys Gluten Free Frozen Enchilada Dinners 20. Hormel Pepperoni-- regular & turkey 21. Carl Budding sandwich meats 22. 100% pure ground beef or turkey 23. Fresh or Frozen Plain Vegetables 24. Velveeta 25. Sargento Deli Cheese Slices 26. Sargento Shredded Cheese. Kraft Shredded

Martha Stewarts Allergen-Free Brownies

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Allergen-Free Brownies http://www.marthastewart.com/316354/allergen-free-brownies?xsc=eml_cod_2012_07_30&om_rid=Nsj5d-&om_mid=_BQFnf3B8jHKNR6 Babycakes NYC is a bakery in New York City that specializes in allergen-free treats. Cofounder Erin McKenna shows Marth how to make brownies that are wheat-, gluten-, dairy-, casein-, and egg-free. (THe Martha Stewart Show, January Winter 2007) Yield: Makes about 5 Dozen mini brownies Ingredients: ½ cup canola oil, plus more for pans. ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons garbanzo and fava bean flour ¼ cup potato starch 2 tablespoons arrowroot 1 cup unrefined sugar or 10 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons agave nectar 2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ½ cup store-bought unsweetened applesauce 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract ½ cup brewed coffee or hot water 2 cups vegan gluten-free chocolate chips, such as tropical source.

2012 Novi, MI's Celiac Awareness Tour

“Celiac Awareness Tour” is coming to Novi, MI on Saturday, September 11, 2012. This is promoting celiac awareness and will have many cooking demos, lectures, Gluten-Free samples. The cost for the day is $10.00 (12 & under are free). Check their website at http://www.celiacawarenesstour.com/ . Today (7/27/2012 their website is under construction, but keep checking it)

Olmesartan causes Celiac Symptoms

Just a heads up. The Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University has shown a possibleassociation between medication called Olmesartan and small bowel disease. They have found that the side effect is similar to Celiac symptoms. They stated if you are taking Olmesartan you should thick about talking to your physician. Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure in adults and children 6 years of age or older. This medication blocks the action of certain natural substances that tighten the blood vessels, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently. Olmesartan is also be used to treat congestive heart failure and diabetic nephropathy. (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000215/) Other names are Benicar, Benicar HCT, Azor, Olmete. For more information their website is www.celiacdiseasecenter.org.