March 14, 2009

It's Been a Year!

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I have been Gluten Free for a year and feel I have mastered my diet.
 
I feel fabulous physically and I have learned a lot about Celiac Disease. I know I still have problems (mental/anger issues) when I am invited to parties and there is nothing I can eat, but I feel I will have that mastered by next year. My poor feelings get hurt and my first instinct is anger!
 
I have really enjoyed creating my own recipes and modifying the recipes in my recipe box. I have to thank my husband for his full support and my mom and dad for theirs. My mom is the best cook I know. She always has a way to make an entrée Gluten Free which truly makes me feel loved!
 
Learning about different ingredients and foods was actually fun. It was like experimenting (for those of you who like science) and creating which I am good at. I have tried to eat and tried to make different gluten free meals and now know what products to stay away from. I should make a starter "STAY AWAY" list to warn people about what's nasty!
 
My goal for the next year is to dwell on the positive. What do I have to offer other people who are Gluten Free? Nothing gourmet! I never claim to be a gourmet chef. I just want other anti-glutie's to have easy delicious Gluten Free food like I enjoy.
 
Cheers and here's to another year of Gluten Free food!

Posted by Lindsy Riches (Anti-Glutite) at 2:32 PM

January 13, 2009

Article from Friend...

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A friend of mine, Karen Fine, sent me this link today and I thought it was worth sharing! http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/12/health/nutrition/12recipehealth.html?_r=2 Enjoy! Let me know your thoughts!
Posted by Lindsy Riches (Anti-Glutite) at 11:53 AM
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Celiacs Are Loved!

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I found this line of products at Henry's (that I have never seen before or just overlooked because the packaging is cheesy) called Ener-G. I bought the Pretzels and the Onion Crackers, because I have been aching for something other than the rice crackers from Costco, and all I have to say is WOW! I had several people try them just for the heck of it and they couldn't even tell the difference between the gluten free and non-gluten free! Hallelujah our prayers are answered! If thier other products are this good I would swear I was in heaven!
Posted by Lindsy Riches (Anti-Glutite) at 10:34 AM
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January 5, 2009

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Well, my life has been crazy hence the lack of posts. Been running around with my head cut off. Anyways, Hope everyone had a great Holiday because I did!
Posted by Lindsy Riches (Anti-Glutite) at 8:31 PM

November 30, 2008

Gluten Free Alochol

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The following information was found at http://gfkitchen.server101.com/GFAlcohol.htm

You can find more information regarding Gluten-Free Alcohol at http://www.triumphdining.com/blog/gluten-free-alcohol/
   
The following links are alcoholic beverages that are gluten free; however, manufacturers do change their ingredients, so be sure to read the label and check with the manufacturer.
Ale and Beer
Brandy
Brandy is distilled from pears, raspberries, cherries, peaches and other fruits.
Wine and Champagne (MIGHT WANT TO READ THIS ARTICLE CLICK HERE)
Wine generally all wine is gluten free (not according to the link above), but it is best to check with the manufacture to make sure that there are no glutinous additives incorporated into the wine and to also ensure that they were stored in gluten free storage tanks. Some wines are aged in barrels that once contained another substance that could have held a glutinous product. This is rare, but can happen. Also you will want to avoid Wine Coolers. Wine Coolers are NOT Gluten Free, because they contain barely malt.

There is also some concern with cross contamination with wines that involves the practice of sealing the barrels with a flour/water paste that is common with European Union barrel manufacturers. Most US based manufactures currently use a neutral food grade paraffin to seal the barrels during the construction process, but there are some manufacturers that import and use the flour/water based barrels. I spoke with the Kendall Jackson winery regarding this subject and what the risks of cross contamination might be when U.S. wineries use imported barrels from Europe and the consultant I spoke with, stated that all barrels used for storing wine go through a cleaning process in which the barrels are cleaned using a high pressure test with hot water to remove any flour prior to filling. I personally believe any loose flour would be removed but not all of the hardened paste mixture, therefore, I am hesitant to recommend any brands of wines, except the ones I have confirmed do not use this process of sealing their barrels. Wines that are almost always made without barrel aging are Whites: Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, Italian Pinot Grigio, Bag-In-The-Box wines; and Reds: Bag-In-The-Box wines. Below is a list of wines that I have confirmed are gluten free. The more expensive a wine is the more likely it is barrel aged and that is where you could find gluten.
  • Ingleside - Only the Blue Crab Blanc and Blue Crab Blush, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Rosato de Sangiovese, Viognier, The Rose, and October Harvest.
  • La Rocca - All wines are not only gluten free, they are sulfite free too
  • Louis Jadot - Only the Maconnais and Beaujolais are made in stainless cask. Their other wine are made in barrels sealed with water and flour.
Champagne:
Cognac
Cognac is generally made from white grapes. The grapes are pressed and then placed into vats to ferment. Cognac is typically distilled twice in copper pots, this is called Chauffes. It is then transferred to wooden casks, usually made of oak and then allowed to age.
Cider
Cider is an alcoholic beverage made primarily from the juices of specially grown varieties of apples. Cider generally has a stronger alcoholic content than typical beer, usually over 5%. To produce cider, apples are washed and mashed, pressed and then fermented in oak vats using natural or added yeasts. Not all Ciders are gluten free, because many manufacturers add barley to them.
Drink Mixers
  • Master of Mixes
    • Tom Collins
    • Whiskey Sour
    • Strawberry Daiquiri
    • Sweet & Sour Mixer
    • Margarita Mix
  • Clamato Tomato Cocktail (Contains Vinegar, avoid if sensitive)
  • Jose Quervo Margarita Mix
  • Coco Casa Cream of Coconut
  • Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut
Grappa
Grappa is made from pressed grapes
Mead
Mead is also known as honey wine. It is created from fermented honey. Honey wine can be traced to 1600 AD
  • Earle Estate Meadery
  • Rabbits Foot Meadery - Pear, Sweet Mead, Dry Mead, & Port made from Mead & Grappa
  • Rocky Mountain Meadery
  • White Winter Mead
Ouzo
Ouzo is created using aniseed, fennel seed and other aromatic plants. It is a considered a traditional drink of Greece. The traditional way to drink Ouzo is 1 part Ouzo and 2 parts water, but it can also be mixed with other types of cocktails
Rum Most Rum is made from Sugar Cane. Make sure to check with the manufacturer.
Sake
Sake is made from rice, it is milled to remove the husk and then polished to remove the exterior protein. It is polished to at least 70 % of its original size. It is then washed and steeped to remove all traces of iodine. The Sake is then steamed and Koji and enzyme is added. You need to always check the source of Koji, it can sometimes be derived from barley. It takes 2 - 9 months to brew Sake. Always check with the manufacturer, true traditional sake contains no gluten, but some companies trying to make a cheaper sake add rice syrup and other flavorings that could contain gluten.
  • Memokawa Premium Sake
Tequila
Tequila is made from the blue agave plant. The blue agave plant is a part of the lily family. It takes 7 to 9 years for this plant to mature. Make sure you check with the manufacturer if you are not sure. Some cheaper tequilas are not made the traditional way and could contain gluten. Mescal is not the same thing as tequila.
  • Sauza
  • Centinela
  • Lopez
  • Orendain
  • Don Julio (in the process of verification)
  • Patron (in the process of verification)
Vodka
Vodka made from potatoes, tends to have a smoother taste, than vodka made from grains. Always check with the manufacturer, most vodkas are made with grain. The ones listed below are made with potatoes.
Posted by Lindsy Riches (Anti-Glutite) at 3:28 PM
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What is Celiac Disease?

Celiac disease is a disease of the small intestine. The small intestine is a 22 foot long tube that begins at the stomach and ends at the large intestine (colon). The first 1-1/2 feet of the small intestine (the part that is attached to the stomach) is called the duodenum, the middle part is called the jejunum, and the last part (the part that is attached to the colon) is called the ileum. Food empties from the stomach into the small intestine where it is digested and absorbed into the body. While food is being digested and absorbed, it is transported by the small intestine to the colon. What enters the colon is primarily undigested food. In celiac disease, there is an immunological (allergic) reaction within the inner lining of the small intestine to (gluten) that are present in wheat, rye, barley and, to a lesser extent, in oats. The immunological reaction causes inflammation that destroys the lining of the small intestine. This reduces the absorption of dietary nutrients and can lead to symptoms and signs of nutritional, vitamin, and mineral deficiencies.

I found this information at the link below.
http://www.medicinenet.com/celiac_disease/article.htm

BTW I dont claim to be an expert or doctor. This is information I have found or what has worked for me.