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- Donna M. Tallarida
- I am a licensed attorney in the State of New York, but a cook by passion. I recently moved out of upstate New York to the warmer and drier climate of Las Vegas, Nevada. I no longer work, so now I have a lot of extra time to spend cooking and refining recipes! In 2005 I was diagnosed with Lupus (SLE) and Celiac Disease. Therefore, I cannot have any gluten which is found in wheat, barley and rye. Oats are also to be avoided unless they are clearly labeled as gluten free. (Some oats are processed in the same plant as grains containing glutens which can cause cross-contamination.) Over the last five years I have converted virtually all of the family recipes to gluten free. My husband, friends and family can't even tell the difference! Gluten free does not mean tastless and crumbly! These recipes prove it. I am currently working on my first cook book and this is my first blog. Whether you have Celiac Disease or not, these recipes are sure to please. Enjoy! By clicking on "View My Complete Profile" you will be directed to a link to email me. Please feel free to send me any questions or comments that you may have.
Tips For "Celiacs":
- It is important for individuals with Celiac Disease to eat foods that are rich in calcium and magnesium, such as potatoes, avocados and beans. Yogurt is also a great source for calacium, but make sure that it is gluten free!
- Gluten is far less obvious than one would suspect. It is not as easy as avoiding bread when you are trying to dodge gluten. There are many foods that contain gluten, such as yogurt with fruit, ketchup, cheese spreads, canned soups, lunchmeats and the list goes on and on. Further complicating matters is the fact that some ingredients may or may not contain gluten. A good example is "Modified Food Starch". This may be wheat based and therefore contain gluten. However, it may be Corn Starch and be gluten free. Your best defense is a good offense. Call the 1-800 number for the products which you prefer and find out directly from the source if they are gluten free. Often this information is also contained on the company's web-site. Be your own advocate!
- Due to difficulty absorbing fats, Celiacs may be deficient in fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamins A,D,E, and K. Once diagnosed, work closely with your doctor to ensure that you are within normal ranges for these vitamins!
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Gluten Free Products That I Recommend
- Udi Pizza Shells. . .as good as their bread!
- Udi White Sandwich Bread--fantastic. . .not grainy at all and holds together!
- For those of you who live where you are fortunate to have a Wegman's Food Market, Wegman's has an amazing selection of gluten free foods. Additionally, they are very approachable for requests to carry items that they do not have.
- Authentic Foods Pie Crust Mix (Great item. Tastes really great. I find it you need to add some water to get it to come together properly, but great when it is done!)
- Chebe Focaccia Flatbread Mix
- Gluten-Free Pantry Bread Mixes, Muffin Mixes, etc.
- Bob's Red Mill All Purpose Baking Flour
- Mrs. Leeper's Rice Vegetable Twists (Great for Pasta Salad)
- Tinkyada Pastas
- Schar Gluten Free Anellini (Great for homemade soup! Little pasta rings.)
Celiac Disease is not as rare as once thought.
Merry Christmas, Donna!
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