Monthly Archives: October 2009

Gluten Free Label Confusion

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Wendy Gregory Kaho

The front of the package says gluten free. The ingredients list has a may contain traces of wheat statement.Anyone confused by this? I didn’t buy one.

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Gluten Free Recall

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Wendy Gregory Kaho

Don’t you just hate it when the plastic over-wrap says GLUTEN FREE and the ingredient label says contains wheat. Recall details here. Or, how about when the health risk is called LOW on the recall press release?

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Promoting Celiac Awareness

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Wendy Gregory Kaho

After I got my DNA results back and confirmed that I am at high risk for celiac and am showing the symptoms, I contacted my cousin to let her know the mysterious ailments her daughters were suffering may be celiac. … Continue reading →

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Gluten-Free Grocery Adventures

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Wendy Gregory Kaho

Standing in line with a cart full of gluten-free groceries, I spied the new issue of More. After leafing through the ads for cookies, low cal foods, chocolate, hair dye, Botox, anti-aging potions, articles about embracing aging and being yourself in … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free Cereal Review-Nature’s Path

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Wendy Gregory Kaho

I really, really don’t like to give bad reviews. When it’s my own money down the drain, I get pretty testy. When it’s something free sent to me by a PR firm it’s not as bad, but I still don’t … Continue reading →

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Help Kendra Raise Funds for Celiac Awareness

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Wendy Gregory Kaho

I got this email today and wanted to pass it along to my readers. Those of us who know what a long road it can be to diagnosis and health are always looking for ways to spread the word. I … Continue reading →

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MyCeliacID, DNA, and My Family Tree

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Wendy Gregory Kaho

A grandfather who was an inventor, an actor, an entrepreneur who died of “stomach cancer” at the peak of the Depression when he lost his three small businesses. A father who had an ileostomy in the late 50s when it … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free Menu Swap/Menu Plan Monday October 19

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Wendy Gregory Kaho

The nights have been chilly in this neck of the woods, but the drop in temperature does bring on the local color.I chose squash as our theme for the Gluten Free Menu Swap because I’ve had a spaghetti squash and … Continue reading →

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Friday Foodie Fix -Gluten Free BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Wendy Gregory Kaho

My grandmother was known for her barbequed pork sandwiches with coleslaw on a soft white bun. Boneless, skinless, natural chicken thighs were on sale this week for a few dollars a package. These are my version of Nana’s made with … Continue reading →

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Namaste Gluten Free Cake Mix and Frosting Review

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Wendy Gregory Kaho

The youngest picked out a new mix we hadn’t tried yet for the birthday in the house last week. I was pleased to find a mix that made two layers for a proper birthday cake.The cake looked lovely and was … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free Menu Swap/Menu Plan Monday October 12

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Wendy Gregory Kaho

Cheryl from Gluten Free Goodness chose apples for the theme of our swap this week. The apples and pears from the Farmers’ market are juicy and full of flavor. What a great excuse to gorge ourselves on their chin-dripping goodness … Continue reading →

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Quick Gluten Free Chicken Corn Chowder

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Wendy Gregory Kaho

Gluten Free Chicken Corn Chowder INGREDIENTS 2 cooked chicken breasts, chopped  2 tablespoons butter or olive oil 1 onion, diced 3 cups chicken broth 2 tablespoons dried parsley salt and pepper to taste 2 potatoes, peeled and diced 1-2 carrots … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free Menu Swap/Menu Plan Monday October 5

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Wendy Gregory Kaho

I found this pagein this cookbook from the early 50s. I love cookbooks, especially old cookbooks found in antique malls and used bookstores. They say so much about the culture of the times and still apply to our modern world. … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free Cheesecake and Gluten-Free Muffin Tops Revisited

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Wendy Gregory Kaho

It started with a request for cheesecake for the volleyball team dinner and the success of converting this recipe to gluten free using Pamela’s Extreme Chocolate Mini Cookies and Jules All Purpose gluten free flour. Any suggestions on how to carve … Continue reading →

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