July 23, 2013
Anyone who has had dietary restrictions knows how difficult it is. If you have a family that has no restrictions, it becomes even more of a challenge. But if you are a child . . . well let’s just say Read more…
July 23, 2013
Anyone who has had dietary restrictions knows how difficult it is. If you have a family that has no restrictions, it becomes even more of a challenge. But if you are a child . . . well let’s just say Read more…
February 6, 2013
My current genre of writing is special needs for children. When we found out that one of my grandsons had celiac disease, I wanted to make other children aware of his special needs. He became The Celiac Kid! He has Read more…
February 16, 2012
I had a great weekend with my grandsons, one is the celiac kid. Thanks to Eleanor’s Bakery, this celiac kid even ate the crusts of her wonderful sandwich bread! The other kid loves the white sandwich bread he calls “gluten Read more…
February 2, 2012
There are several treats that go with Valentine’s like red hearts. Two popular treats are chocolates and Valentine cookies. Because the “Celiac Kid” is near and dear to us, we are always on the look out for gluten free food. Read more…
January 24, 2012
Some things are too good not to share. Here is a card we received from the kids at Camp Manitou-Lin.
November 14, 2011
Recently, we had the opportunity to enjoy a “Gluten Free Expo.” It was very informative but even better were the samples. It’s nice to see more and more GF foods in the grocery stores but it’s nice to see what Read more…
October 3, 2011
Did you know that most Blue Cheese dressings contain gluten? Bread mold is injected into the cheese — hence the gluten. And . . . beware of soy sauce and Twizzlers. Some candies are dusted with flour so they don’t Read more…
September 30, 2011
We were so lucky to be a part of the Kids Deployment Survival Kit put together by In the Know Mom. The kit included Hugs to Go, Daddy Dolls, Boo Boo Bear’s Mission, A Very Long Time, Readeo, Paper Chair, Read more…
September 28, 2011
Dough Enhancer will help make baked good fluffy. It will also enhance the natural flavors and increase the dough strength and shelf life. It is made from whey, soy lecithin, tofu powder, citric acid, dry yeast, sea salt, spice blend, Read more…
September 23, 2011
Have you tried Xanthan Gum? This is a microbiol polysaccharide derived from the bacterium Xanthomonas camperstris. It is a stabilizer and binder in bread and cakes. It’s a great thickener for sauces and it can be used to prevent ice Read more…