Gluten Free Recipes

Just was wondering...how many of you parents have migraines? I have heard several of you mention them...and wondered if it was pretty common among us. Sherri

He would not take SNT in apple sauce, He would not take it in his water, He would not take it in chocolate milk, in Capri Sun Juice or Peanut Butter, He WOULD NOT TAKE IT HERE OR THERE....LOL Anymore SNT liquid advice? My son keeps gagging and vomiting it out!!!!!!!!HELP!:0) -Shari NY

From: Diane Hartman <dhartman@... CARADOM FUDGE- wheat, egg, corn, and dairy free 2 cups sugar 2/3 cup milk substitute---if you use cow's milk increase milk to 3/4 cup 2 ounces of unsweetened non-dairy bakers chocolate(or 1/3 cup of non-dairy chocolate chips- white or dark) 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 teaspoon non-grain vanilla 3 tablespoons margarine 3/4 teaspoon cardamom In a medium saucepan, melt 2 T. margarine over low heat, and then combine sugar, milk, chocolate and syrup. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan and continue cooking over low to medium heat until temperature reaches 234 degrees(soft ball stage)- about 18-20 minutes. Remove from heat and add remaining margarine, vanilla and cardamom, gently stir. Cool without additional stirring, until the temp drops to 110 degrees (about an hour). Remove thermometer, and transfer to stand mixer bowl(or leave in saucepan, if you do not have a stand mixer) and beat for about 10 minutes, the fudge will become glossy and smooth. Place sheet of waxed paper on shallow baking tray, and carefully pour mixture onto paper, and then smooth top with spatula. Chill. Cut into squares. Copyright, 1998, Diane Hartman, all rights reserved

From: Diane Hartman <dhartman@... BARBECUE SAUCE- wheat, gluten, corn, and additive free 12 ounce can additive free tomato paste 1/4 cup water 1/8 cup apple cider vinegar 1/8 cup finely chopped celery 5 cloves of garlic, finely minced-- this can be adjusted to taste 1/8 cup green pepper, finely chopped(optional) 1/4 cup brown sugar Combine tomato paste, sauce, apple cider vinegar, and water. Bring to boil. Add remaining ingredients, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remember to stir frequently. Can be stored in refrigerator for up to 7 days. ©, 1996, Diane Hartman, all rights reserved KETCHUP- gluten, wheat, corn, soy and additive free 2 cups canned or fresh tomatoes 4 ounces tomato paste 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/8 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 4 cloves minced garlic(or to taste) sea salt to taste In food processor combine all ingredients. Process until smooth and well blended. Place blended mixture into medium saucepan. Simmer uncovered, stirring constantly, until desired mixture is achieved. ©, 1996, Diane Hartman, all rights reserved

Hello! Does anyone have any good "quick" lunch box ideas?!?! I'm already running low on new ideas!! I don't want Tyler starving!! LOL TIA Melanie

In a message dated 10/5/00 8:54:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time, KenandJane@... writes: << Melanie, I get the dari-free powder through the mail from Miss Robbins Jane, Thanks! I guess I need all the help I can get!! LOL Melanie Hi Jane, That's the same recipe I'm using!! :-) I can't get ahold of Dari-Free Powder until I order it online. Is that what I'm doing wrong?!?! LOL Melanie

Families for Early Autism Treatment - North Texas is pleased to announce: Behavioral Education for Children with Autism (BECA) ABA Fall 2000 Conference Featuring: Janet Yi, Tracy D. McMillan, and Michael Guiou October 21-22, 2000 Dallas, Texas This is a conference applicable to ALL stages of programming . . .Early, Intermediate & Advanced Learners. Designed handouts for EACH person attending -- only available at this conference! LIMITED SEATING - REGISTER TODAY!!! Check-in: 8:00 am - 9:00 am (10/21) Conference: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm both days (Lunch provided 10/21 only) Location: Double Tree Hotel, Lincoln Centre 5410 LBJ Freeway Dallas, TX 75240 *Hotel reservations: (972) 934-8400 *(Room rate is $109 + tax per night. Arrival 10/20/00; Check-out 10/22/00). Deadline for conference rate is September 29, 2000. REGISTRATION FORM About BECA BECA (Behavioral Education for Children with Autism) was founded this year to help meet the ever-increasing need for high-quality supervision of intensive behavioral intervention programs for children diagnosed with autism or related developmental disorders. BECA's mission is to be readily accessible to it's clients, the parents and team members working with their children, and to provide them with the quality and frequency of supervision beneficial to a well-run program. Programming Protocol A practical workshop designed to assist parents, aides and professionals in designing and implementing a comprehensive, balanced behavioral intervention program for their child diagnosed with autism. Topics will include: Why a balanced and comprehensive program is necessary. Necessary areas in which your child should be acquiring skills and a basic road map for skill progression within each of those areas. The basic elements of functional and task analyses. Procedural guidelines for teaching specific skills. How to develop procedures for teaching a specific skill when no procedural guidelines are available. Question and answer periods will be interspersed throughout scheduled topic times. REGISTRATION FORM SCHEDULE & TOPICS Saturday, October 21 1.Why It's Necessary To Have a Balanced Program. - Discussion of Necessary Program Areas. - A basic road map of progression through each necessary program area. 2.How To Ensure You Have A Balanced, Comprehensive Program. - The role of the consultant. - Tips on available resources. Sunday, October 22 1.Basic Elements of a Functional Analysis. (Note - this is a general group discussion; only one room will be used.) Discussion of how functional analysis approach will benefit teaching of skills. 2.How To Teach a Skill. - Discussion of task analysis involved in specific skills. (Split into two rooms: Early and Advanced Learners). 3.Helpful Procedural Guidelines Using Specific Programming Examples. - Discussion of specific skill. (Split into two rooms, Early and Advanced Learners). - Advanced and reductive procedures for specific program skill. - What to do when the discussed procedural guidelines become obsolete, or your child is not able to benefit from them. 4.How To Develop a Procedure When You Know You Need To Teach A Skill But Don't Have Procedural Guidelines. - Discussion of how to develop procedural guidelines for programs. About Our Speakers: Janet Yi, BCABA, is an educational consultant for BECA where she also serves as President of the Board of Directors. She is currently pursuing her MS degree in Applied Behavior Analysis at the California State University of Los Angeles. Ms. Yi has over 10 years experience providing behavioral intervention services to children with autism. She received her clinical training under the direction of Dr. Ivar Lovaas and Dr. Jacqueline Wynn at the UCLA Clinic for the Behavioral Treatment of Children and the Lovaas Institute for Early Intervention, where she worked in such positions as the clinical administrator, a case supervisor, a teaching assistant, and as a conference presenter. Tracy D. McMillan, BCABA is currently working as a consultant for BECA and a member of the Board of Directors. She expects to receive her master's degree in Psychological Studies in Education from the UCLA Graduate School of Education in June 2001 and plans to pursue her Ph.D. within the same program. Her clinical training and experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis and Behavioral Intervention for children diagnosed with autism were received at the UCLA Clinic for the Behavioral Treatment of Children and the Lovaas Institute for Early Intervention under the direction of Dr. Ivar Lovaas and Dr. Jacqueline Wynn. Other experience there included serving as a teaching assistant and guest lecturer for classes in behavior modification at UCLA, a case supervisor, a research assistant, and as a conference presenter. Michael Guiou sits on the Board of Directors of BECA and is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of California, Los Angeles. His training and experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis and Behavioral Intervention for children diagnosed with autism were received at the UCLA Clinic for the Behavioral Treatment of Children and the Lovaas Institute for Early Intervention under the direction of Dr. Ivar Lovaas and Dr. Jacqueline Wynn. During his 8 years under Dr. Lovaas, Michael served as a case supervisor, research administrator, teaching assistant, and guest lecturer in psychology classes at UCLA and USC and as a conference speaker. REGISTRATION FORM Hope to see you there!

My first experience with tofu was not a good one but I am thinking of trying it again. There was a recipe in our local paper that I thought might be helpful. They gave a trick to disguising tofu. Select firm-style tofu, then shred it as you would cheese. After you have shredded it, freeze it in a airtight container. When ready to cook, thaw it and squeeze out the extra liquid. They say the process of freezing and thawing eliminates extra water and gives tofu a meaty texture. 'A honey of A Chili' gives you 18 grams of protein and 9 grams of fiber. And if you make it a few days ahead of time the flavors continue to blend, making it taste even better. A Honey of a Chili 1 Package (15 oz) firm tofu 1 T. vegetable oil 1 C. chopped onion 3/4 C chopped gren bell pepper 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 T. chili powder 1 t. ground cumin 1 t. salt 1/2 t. dried oregano 1/2 t. crushed red pepper flakes 2 C. (or 15 oz can) red kidney (or pinto) beans 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce 1/4 C. honey 2 T. lemon juice Using a cheese grater, shred tofu and freeze in zippered bag or airtight container. Thaw tofu; place in a strainer and press out excess liquid. In large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot; cook and stir onion, green pepper and garlic 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender and begin to brown. Stir in child powder, cumin, salt, oregano and crushed red pepper. Stir in tofu; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in diced tomatoes, beans , tomato sauce, honey and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serves 6

I used this frosting on Colleen's Zucchini Muffins. They were so GOOD! 1 cup packed brown sugar ½ cup cf margarine ¼ cup cf milk 1 tsp vanilla 1 ½ to 2 cups confectioners' sugar Combine brown sugar, margarine & milk in a suacepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool to lukewarm. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Will frost about two dozen mini muffins. Janell in KY.

7 cups puffed rice cereal 2 cups salted peanuts 1 cup packed brown sugar ½ cup light corn syrup ½ cup margarine ½ tsp salt ½ tsp vanilla ½ tsp baking soda Heat oven to 275*. In a large shallow roasting pan, place cereal. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes stirring once. Remove from oven; add peanuts. Meanwhile, place brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 5 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda. Pour over warm cereal and peanuts, stirring to coat well. Bake for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Transfer mixture onto a large piece of aluminum foil; break into pieces. Cool completely. Store in a tightly covered container. Janell in KY.

I would have to say tapioca, corn, arrowroot, or cassava. There is a possibility that you might be able to get conjac or yam from an ethnic store, but it would be pretty limited by cost. We have used purple yam and the kids think it is cool to have a purple loaf or cookies, but the stuff is like $5 for just one cup so we don't use it alot. One think you would have to watch is that you might need more of the alternative than the potato as potato thickens with alot less. Are you doing a rotation diet? BL ****************************** * v'col netivotcha shalom * ******************************

Hi all, Every morning I have been giving Shane a "cocktail" of SNT, Colostrum, DMG, Pro-Gold, and the face he makes is HORRIBLE, he gags, and spits up atleast twice during each dosage!!! I tried mixing with Stevia & Juice, Kirkman saying "pleasant tasting" is a laugh, not very pleasant in our case...ANY WAY TO STOP Shane from trying to throw up???? Anytime I try to hide it, he knows...even if it tastes good, he will stop eating that food (and we are so limited still, I would rather not have that) Suggestions??? He can not swallow pills, even the tiniest ones, he gags, bites, and spits them out!-Shari NY, desperate to make supplement time a "pleasant tasting" experience!!!!!!!

how do i mix the three flours together. how many cups of each. i am new at this cooking stuff and do not always understand everything. sorry:) white rice flour potato starch flour tapioca starch flour

Hello, Thought I'd let you know what happened tonight. I have had Tyler off of Gluten and Casein for two weeks yesterday. Well, tonight we went to my neice's bday party. I felt bad that Tyler wanted cake so I let him have a small piece. (Mind you that he has been so good and so calm for 2 weeks now.) I had the worst night with him in a LONG time!! Two hours after he had the cake he started w/ tantrums, crying, you name it!! It was a long night!! I finally settled him after EXTENSIVE OT. This diet is really working...this just proved it to me!! Thanks for letting me "vent"!! Melanie

Ok.. as most of you know, I was on here searching for a good french toast sticks recipie.. to my luck, I wasnt successful. I DID however come up with my OWN little recipie that I thought I would share with you. Last week, I had made some bread from the "Special Diets for Special Kids" book (page 140, I dont remember WHO'S bread recipie it was). I took about 5 pieces and cut them into 4's (long ways). I took 2 eggs, a splash of vanilla rice milk (pacific) a few drops of honey, and about 2 shakes of cinnamon. Sorry.. I was experimenting so I dont know the exact amounts..lol Anyhow, I beat it all together. I let the pieces of bread soak in the mixture for about 2 minutes, constantly turning them so that it would soak up the egg mixture. I heated up vegitable oil in the deep fryer and dropped them in. You have to keep turning them or else one side will brown more than the other. Also, let the egg mixture drip off of the bread before putting them into the oil. When they come out, they look ALMOST THE SAME as the burger king french toast sticks. We used 100% maple syrup to dip them in. They turned out FABULOUS! Tommy AND Brianna gobbled them up so fast!! This baking stuff is ACTUALLY working now..lol!!! Rhonda NH

Hey Joyce - I stopped on my way back from Asperger's Association in Newton this morning in Shrewsbury at the Indian market - 2 PM!!! Of courde I was there at 12:40 - But it is still in business - If you don't get there by next week I'll stop by one day since io have to go to Borders to pick up a book I ordered Sue

Hello! I have a few questions that I just know one of you brilliant "experts" will be able to possibly answer! ;-) The first question is regarding pretzels. The local health food store is OUT of pretzels. I have them on order. However, this is my son's favorite snack!! (We've only been on this diet not even 2 weeks!!) My question is that my bread dough recipe states that I can MAKE pretzels. How do you do this with that gewy dough?! The second question is regarding Dari-free powder. What is this?! My bread recipe calls for it and NO ONE in ANY local HF store has heard of this. I've been using rice milk in replace of it. (That's probably why my dough is so gewy!!) LOL. Any help and/or advice would be most appreciated!! :-) Melanie, Ohio

Thanks for all the ideas folks, I tried rinsing it and that seems to work some. I'm gonna try the steam thing too! We'll get this girl the 'twirly' kind of pasta if it kills me.... which it probably will. Penny

Anyone out there have any luck finding Jowar flour other than mail order? (I'm in Massachussetts) I ordered from Miss Roben's last week and had success with some recipes. I found the GFPantry had it cheaper, but when I called to order they don't carry it anymore. sigh. I also went to www.jowar.com and they aren't selling/shipping right now. What's up? Anyone know. I guess I'll have to place an order with Miss Roben's for now. Hope she still has it. Any suggestions to where to look would be helpful. Joyce

Hello, I saw a recipe somewhere on how to mix the Hagman's flour mixture, but I can't seem to find it. I will have to order some, but was hoping to make a recipe today that calls for it, so I'm going to need to make some up. Would somebody please let me know what the flours are and the correct proportions? Thanks in advance, Joan Have a great day!

Hello listmates, My daughter likes DeBoles rice pasta, but I have a problem. Whenever I make it, after it's done and mixed with sauce, I end up with a giant BALL of rice pasta, rather than strands. She so desperately wants to 'twirl' her pasta, but has to actualy 'cut' it. :0) Now, I by no means call myself a cook, but what can I do to stop the rice pasta from sticking together like this? Could I drop a few drops of olive oil on the pasta after it's done, then mix it up so it would stay in strands? Any advice would be appreciated and my daughter would be thankful that she could finally twirl her pasta like us. Thanks, Penny mom to Madigan, 3.10 (PDD-NOS) and Lucy, 2 (NT)

ok.. I have decided to take on the task of french toast sticks (like burger kings) tomorrow morning.. I have been searching and searching the archives and its a VERY tedious job! ANyone have the recipie handy???? Thanks a BUNCH! Rhonda

I cannot explain it but it was about the time that I gave Evan the Colostrum Gold that he started eating salads. Before the only vegetable he cared for was broccoli and corn. He loves corn so much that I just wonder if it is going to turn out to be a problem. Evan really likes salads now. Two weeks all he would eat was chicken and lots of it. I was so proud and then we went and saw the Naturopath and he said Evan was allergic to it. --Betty I gave my son Colostrum Gold for the first time yesterday morning, and for the FIRST TIME IN HIS LIFE, he ate a bowl of salad, potato pancakes, AND ENOUGH CHICKEN to kill a small mule!!!!!!!!!! Was that the colostrum? DMG/B12/Folic acid/ Super Nu Thera kicking in? I was BESIDE myself!!!!!! He has NEVER tasted ANYTHING Green other than M&Ms!!! -Shari

Hi Linda, You'll find the prices after you place an order - don't worry, if you don't like their prices after you put in your information you can just quit and you won't have placed an order. The whole order form thing doesn't show up with the prices until you place an order. Penny psashton@...

<< Our ped told us there was a risk involved using the colostrum because it is mostly derived from cows. What have others heard on that? Although there has been much controversy over the Colostrum, we found that KAL brand Colostrum is widely recommended and safe. KAL Colostrum was the preferred one that our homeopath recommends. It is from New Zealand where the strictest laws govern the making of colostrum. My son is 9 and is taking the 500mg chewables. Hope this helps Suzi -- I don't suffer from insanity. I enjoy every minute of it.

Brenda - I have used the SOAR site for lots of recipes - (not all GFCF -) I have it bookmarked, can't remember any GFCF recipes that I used , it would have been ages ago - have after 2 years settled down to some staple recipes and making my own up as I tinker in the kitchen now that I have a feel for the different chemistry involved in this type of cooking. - Sue

In a message dated 9/28/00 9:45:23 PM Central Daylight Time, GFCFrecipes@egroups.com writes: << Our ped told us there was a risk involved using the colostrum because it is mostly derived from cows. What have others heard on that? Kirkman Labs makes a bovine colostrum that has been rigorously tested and found to be casein-free. That company focuses solely on the autism arena and has been really responsive to the needs of our kids. I would trust them above others. You can reach them by phone at 1-888-KIRKMAN; they will answer your questions on the phone. (I have no ties to them-- I'm just a satisfied customer :) Jane from madison, WI

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The cream of tartar is there for some acidity, to help baking soda/powder make bubbles. If you use some triple- acting baking powder, you don't need any cream of tartar. Most recipes that I've seen which use cream of tartar were developed before modern baking powder, which has a chemical in it that's acidic. Triple acting (as I recall) means that it rises instantly, upon baking, and has the acidity added. Also, lemon juice or other acidic fruit or (acceptable) vinegar will do the trick. .

Hi all, since my PED is a GREAT guy, but I don't know if he knows anyone doing all of this stuff...Shane is on the following....IS ANYTHING CONFLICTING OR DANGEROUS BEFORE I START THE REST???? Super Nu Thera DMG/Folic Acid/B12 COLOSTRUM GOLD (SOON) ProBioticGOLD(SOON on different acidopholus now) TRANSFER FACTOR (Soon) Calcium Vitamin C Pau D'arco (natural yeast killer) *Pancretin ( Digestive Enzyme when needed) ARE ALL OF THESE SAFE TO USE TOGETHER??? DO I HAVE TO USE ALL OF THEM FOR HIS LIFETIME? Or Is there a Time when I won't need the immune builders???? THANKS YOU! -Shari NY

Hello! My name is Melanie Johnston and I have 3 boys (Tyler 8 y/o w/ autism, Haden 5 y/o and Samuel 1 y/o both typical.) I am just beginning the GFCF diet this week so if anyone has any good "tips" I'd be most appreciative! ;-) I do have a question for any of you though. I have a bread recipe and it uses White Rice Flour and Tapioca Flour. Could I possibly replace one of these flours with Soy Flour or not? Like I said, I'm new at this!! :-) Thanks in advance! Melanie

I will check that and post a correction. Angela

FYI- Here is a response I got from the candy company Necco regarding the GFCF status of their products. I'm looking for some non-chocolate small treats I can give my son when he has to hand over all the forbidden sweets he gets trick-or-treating! Any other ideas would be welcomed! Jane

Tina, have you tried Noah's bread? It is without yeast and so far for me the easiest to make. At least until I get a more powerful mixer. The last yeast gf bread I made climbed up over the top of the my mixer, lol. It tasted great when I finally got it finished. I use tuna cans and make them into sandwich size buns. Even my picky husband likes it so far. When I can afford the new mixer, I hope to change the whole family to gf bread. So far every loves the cake and cookies. I am just doing two different cakes now and two cookies recipes but they love them. Maybe too much.

hi, i've been lurking around for quite some time, and need some help finding gfcf items. i have links to most of the websites (miss roben's, etc) but don't know where is the best place to shop. i am looking for spaghetti noodles and sauces, macaroni, cheese substitute, and good snack items. we have been dairy free for 6 months, but after last night's outburst, it is time to go wheat free. also, how many use a bread maker? we are fighting yeast also, does a bread maker work without yeast in the mix? thanks for the help, i love the recipes. Tina (d 4yo ASD, M 12yo ADD)

Reminding all that there are holiday candy recipes in the archives and in the files on the homepage. It is time to have fun making treats for those who can have them. For sugar free kids I suggest alternative treats like stickers, popcorn, craft night parties, small toys. Arrange for nieghbors to give out the treats you want your kids to get or have your own party. Candy molds are available at hobby and baking shops and online and are very cheap, reusable, and you can use hard candy recipes or melt plain choc or press marzipan into them. Another good idea is to make small crispy rice treats into shapes or ice cookies. Angela

Is this not because some Cream of Tartars contain unknown starches which MIGHT be wheat starch? Mine is safe. BL ****************************** * v'col netivotcha shalom * ******************************

From: DongoMtz@... Here is an idea for a mayonnaise substitute. I don't think it will include any of you sensitivities, but if it does try to substitute. I got the recipe from a friend who makes this for her seven yr. old daughter all the time. Sometimes she spreads in on a tortilla, mixes it with tuna, or even with salsa for a dip. It is from The American Vegetarian Cookbook and it tastes delicious. I like it with crackers. Enriched Almonnaise 1/2 c. raw almonds 1/2 to 3/4 c. water or soymilk ( I think I used rice milk) 2 rounded t. soy powder (optional) 1 t. nutritional yeast Scant 1/4 t. garlic powder 3/4 t. salt-free seasoning or seasoned salt (such as Mrs. Dash, kelp powder, etc) 1 to 1 1/4 c. safflower or sunflower oil (I used canola oil) 3 T lemon juice 1/2 t. apple cider vinegar 1. Cover almonds with boiling water and allow to cool slightly. Slip off the skins. Have the rest of the ingredients handy. (I used slivered almonds and eliminated this step) 2. Place almonds in blender or food processor and grind to a fine powder. Add half the water or soymilk along with the soy powder, yeast, garlic powder, and seasoning. Blend well, then add the remaining water or soymilk to form a smooth cream. 3. With blender running on low, remove insert in top and drizzle in the oil in a thin stream until mixture is thick. 4. Keep blender running and add lemon juice and vinegar. Blend on low for 1 minute longer to allow mixture to thicken to desired consistency. Refrigerate tightly sealed; this will keep 11 days to 2 weeks in the refrigerator. To jazz it up a little you can add: 2 T poppy seeds 2 t. dried chervil 2 t. dried basil 2 t. minced fresh chives or dried Use this herb mix or your own, and add at the end of the blending and blend for 15 seconds more. Yields 1 1/2 to 2 cups. Good luck! Jeanette

From: am24@... Hope these are what you are looking for. My daughter loves them! Quinoa crackers 1 cup quinoa flour 4 tbsp starch (whatever is acceptable for you) 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp xanthan gum 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsp oil 6-8 tbsp water Mix the dry ingredients together, make a well in the middle and add the oil and 6 tbsp water. Mix by hand adding more water until you are able to form a ball (you will have to use your hands to work the dough). Then roll out thinly (1/8th of an inch) between to sheets of parchment paper, cut into desired shapes and place on cookie sheet. You can prick them with a fork if you want them to resemble saltines but it is not necessary. Bake at 325 for 15-20 minutes depending how crunchy you want them. I make this recipe using millet flour, wild rice flour, amaranth flour, hemp flour, and I'm sure others would work as well. Just make sure you adjust the water to get a good consistency and that the dough is workable. These crackers are not fussy, and if you add too much water, just add a bit more flour. Sometimes I will add Stevia to them to make them sweet, or if your child can have it you can add a bit of sugar or honey for a yummy treat. A bit of cinnamon and YUMMY! Enjoy! I also have a really good quinoa pasta recipe if you want it. Alicia

Ok, would one of you "seasoned" gf people help. I think light may have dawn on marble head, but.. I made zucchini bread a week ago and it came out great. Then a friend who is on the celiacs list told me she was told not to use millet. I decided to make a gfcf blend with soy flour. Did my breads sink in the middle because the soy has lots of oil in it and it didn't need the tapioca and arrowroot? Does anyone have any good recipes they use with soy flour? My son is rice and potato intolerant. The the other corn and potato. I'm going to order some sorghum flour today, but until I get it I need to use soy flour recipes that are tried and true. If I don't start having better luck, I'm ditching this GF stuff. I just can't take it anymore. Wasted money and time which I'm running out of. Not to mention my sanity. I believe in the diet, but I'm seeing my sons have dark circles on most recipes that are GF and if I allow them to have the non-gf foods (even after a few days of clean diet) they don't seem to have the dark circles. We are doing the peptide testing hopefully with one son today and the other next week when we know he is clear of apple, and grape juice. (slip at grandma's this weekend) Thanks in advance for any help. Joyce p.s. Well at least I can do pear sauce with out a flop. ;-)

Epson Salt Ointment I am sure that a handy person can come up with a cream/ ointment in the same way I did but here is the formula I have been using for about a year now. We use it after a bath before bed and as a hand and foot lotion during PT and to soothe. It absorbs fine and leaves only a little powder type residue. 1 cup epson salts 2 t non-aluminum baking soda 1/2 cup boiling distilled water 2 T glycerin 1/4 cup almond, olive, or sunflower oil 1/2 cup favorite natural lotion or cream from HFS OR 1/2 cup coconut butter optional a few drops lavender or other essential oils a T flaxseed oil a T evening primrose oil a T of MSM powder to boost sulfate levels This is like making real mayonnaise, you need to blend at high speed and add ingredients a little at a time. Boil water and add to epson salts and baking soda in blender, pulse till dissolved and not grainy (must be boiling). Add glycerin, then slowly add oils while blending to emulsify. Still blending add lotion, cream, or coconut butter a little at a time. Pour into a clean container, preferably ceramic or glass (I use a wide mouth mason jar that I can sterilize). If this separates into layers when cool rewarm and add 2 T guar gum dissolved into a bit of hot water, reblend and cool. It should not get grainy and should smooth on well and be rubbed into warm open pores. If you like it more or less oily change that part of the recipe, I make mine kind of thin like a light massage oil rather than a cream. Angela in OK moderator GFCFRecipes list

I don't remember which list server advised me that Millet might be a substitute for rice flour, but anyway I was talking to a friend today who has a celiac's daughter, and she said the celiac's info she has says NO NO to millet. SIGH! I can't say I saw a problem for my son because 1) I'm not 100% GF yet 2) most of my recipes with this flopped I will tell you that my son ate the zuccini bread I made in the morning with the millet and then later that day refused. Hmmmmm. Maybe he was telling me something. I thought maybe it was because he knew it was zuccini in it. hmmmm. Joyce

I have been searching the archives here looking for a recipie for a chicken alfredo that is GFCF .. or something even CLOSE to it. ANyone have one??? Thanks a ton Rhonda

I don't know about pans exactly, but gluten free pantry has some 'forms' to make burger buns in, and the catalog says they can be easily reshaped for hot dog buns. :)Joan

What is the purpose of sifting flours? -Lisa

Hi! I have been giving my son Pacific Rice milk (no-fat) for a few months now - since we went GF/CF. We have a concern about his fat intake-- he's only 17mos and needs a substantial amt of fat in his diet. (We tried supplementing EFA's-- but he is very allergic to fish). Anyway, Pacific makes a rice milk w/ fat (using canola oil) and we gave that a try-- but he had a bad reaction-- very fussy, tantrums etc. Does anyone know where canola comes from, we are wondering if it is derived from something he may be allergic to? His main allergies are wheat, oats, soy, corn, and nuts (most). Thanks in advance for your help! Denise

Where can I find hamburger and hot dog bun pans? Thanks, Regina

Hi everyone, I just found your list. I learned today that I'm allergic to gluten (I don't know if it's gluten or gluton yet...). I've been allergic to "all things from a cow" for about a year and a half. But now I'm wondering what it is, exactly, that I'm going to be able to eat. Is there a FAQ for this list or an introductory-type website I might try? Also, I've scanned the recipes and see reference to something called Vance's Dairyfree (or something similar). I use rice milk. Is that okay for GF? Thanks in advance for your help. Regards, Alicia

Anyone have a bread/pizza recipe that is made without bean flour (my daughter hates the taste of Lisa Lewis's Pizza without yeast #2) that meets the gluten/casein/yeast/sugar free requirements? I'm not a great cook. Maybe someone can tell me if I can substitute a different flour other than bean flour in Lisa Lewis's recipe that will work. Thanks in advance, Michelle Ruweler

I'm very interested in trying Noah's Bread recipe. However, I can't seem to find a Milk Substitute that is Yeast and SUGAR free as well as Gluten and Casein. Please, can someone recommend some milk substitute options? All I seem to get my daughter to eat right now is waffles, brown rice, rice pasta, hamburge/veal patties, rice cakes and no nitrate hotdogs. I'd like to try other things. Also, if there is a yeast/sugar/gluten/casein free pizza without bean flour (my daughter won't eat it with bean flour), I'd really appreciate it! Thanks in advance, Michelle Ruweler

Where can I get Dari-Free?? Do I HAVE to order it?? Or is there a HFS that carries it? Rhonda New Hampshire

In my wanderings I read I can make sour cream with "thickened" Dari- Free and lemon juice. Would I add unflavored gelatin or lecithin to thicken the Dari-Free, other than just adding a lot less water? Thanks in advance Carol in Florida

(Defeat Autism Now) Parents and professionals may want to get either the audio tapes)(available in 2 weeks), or the video tapes (available in 3-4 weeks)). They can get these by calling 1-800-NOW-TAPES. The information conveyed at DAN! is complex. "Stand Back and Look at the Big Picture" Angela

From: "Laura K. Ruby" <gemtech@... If you have to watch your sugar as I do, you couldn't eat a lot of these, but they are tasty and easy and gf. Lemon Hearts 3 egg yolks 3 drops lemon extract 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until creamy. Add 200 to 25 grams fine ground almonds or hazelnuts. Mix in enough nuts that the dough is not sticky. Roll out in more fine ground nuts, fairly think. Cut out with small cookie cutter. Bake 15 minutes at 350*. Glaze with powdered sugar and lemon if desired. Use GF baking powder and vanilla. I don't do grams very well, but just mix in nuts until the dough is not sticky.

Here is an email I received from Wilton confirming that a variety pack of Halloween Sprinkles is GFCF :o) ---- These may come in handy when we start pulling together "treat" ideas. Kelly in Maine

From: MLW325@... Subject: Re: For all Mac & Cheese Lovers!!! Hi Everyone! I thought I would share this recipe from Marilu Henner's Cookbook for Mac & Cheese: 1 box GFCF elbow pasta 1 package Mori-Nu firm tofu 1 brick (12 oz.) grated mild cheddar soy cheese (I used Tofutti's American slices, cut into pieces) 1 pat soy butter 1/4 plain soy milk Cook the pasta. In a blender or food processor, blend the tofu until it is smooth and without lumps. Transfer the tofu to a saucepan, and stir in the cheese over medium heat. Continue to stir, making sure not to let the sauce boil. Add the pat of soy butter to the pasta before pouring the sauce mixture on top. Add the soy milk as needed as you stir the pasta and sauce together. (I went ahead and put tofu, cheese slices, cut up, and some milk in the blender and pureed it into a sauce (also added some turmeric for color). I added the sauce over the pasta and mixed.) It was pretty good. My kids devoured it all! Enjoy! Viviana

I've also seen Green Bean starch in Oriental food stores.

Banned corn said found in taco shells Kraft product contained altered type used for animal feed THE WASHINGTON POSTSept. 18 A form of biotech corn not allowed in food because of concerns it could trigger allergies has been detected in grocery store Taco Bell taco shells, a coalition of biotech critics will report Tuesday. 'It concerns me and should concern American consumers that this is a glimpse of things to come as genetically engineered products are rushed to store shelves without real mandatory safety testing and labeling programs in place.' D-OHIO THE TYPE of corn, produced by Aventis Corp. and called StarLink, was approved by federal authorities in 1998 as an animal feed. But because the corn has been genetically modified in a way that makes it more difficult to break down in the human gut, the agencies have refused to approve it for human use. The possibility that the modified corn made it into food products anyway has federal officials concerned, with several calling the development "very serious" if confirmed by further testing. "If there has been a violation of our licensing process, then we would have a very great concern," said Stephen Johnson, an assistant administrator for pesticides at the Environmental Protection Agency. "Likewise, we would want to make sure we are completely protecting the public health." Officials at the Food and Drug Administration, who called the possible presence of StarLink corn in human food "unlawful," said yesterday that the agency has already started an investigation. If the tests are confirmed, they will surely raise the volume in the already contentious debate over biotech foods, which in recent years have become commonplace in American grocery stores. While most of the country's political, scientific and commercial establishment has embraced biotechnology as safe and useful, activists continue to raise questions about its use and hope to inspire the kind of widespread backlash now present in Europe. The group that had the taco shells tested the Genetically Engineered Food Alert has asked the FDA to recall the products immediately. "This corn is absolutely not supposed to be in our food, but an independent lab found it there anyway," said Larry Bohlen of Friends of the Earth, a member of the coalition. "This shows a major regulatory failure and raises some real human health concerns." MORE TESTING PLANNED The group said this first finding was potentially "the tip of an iceberg," and that it could be in many other products as well. Samples of taco shells from Taco Bell restaurants will also be tested soon, group members said. The taco shells tested were manufactured in Mexico for Taco Bell and were distributed by Kraft Foods Inc. Michael Mudd, Kraft's vice president for corporate affairs, said that the corn was bought by a Texas miller from farmers in six states, and that the miller had ordered a conventional form of corn. "This is a serious issue and Kraft is doing everything we can to confirm whether or not this material is present in the product," Mudd said. "If it is confirmed, we will immediately take in consultation with the FDA all appropriate steps." Biotech industry officials, however, also questioned the testing techniques of Genetic Id, the Iowa company that concluded the unapproved corn was in the taco shells. At least once before, the company came to conclusions about the presence of genetically modified materials that were later proven inaccurate. Officials of Genetic Id, which does substantial testing of American products being shipped to Europe, have in the past been publicly skeptical about biotechnology. Industry officials also said that testing for the protein is "not at all simple, and it is easy to get a false positive." Aware of the sensitivity of the issue, the company repeated the tests on the taco shells, according to Genetic Id vice president Jeffrey Smith. He said that company policy is to duplicate each test, so the taco shell sample was actually tested four times using a process called polymerase chain reaction. Each time, he said, researchers found 1 percent of the corn DNA to be from the unapproved corn, and found the presence of other biotech material as well. "Our specialty is to help agriculture and the food industry with issues of [genetically modified organism] identification and segregation," Smith said. "This is a very controversial field, and our findings have been attacked before. But we have all the necessary documentation to show what we did and what we found." He also said that some of the sample remained. Bohlen of Friends of the Earth said that he hoped the FDA or EPA would quickly test the shells to settle the issue. "We've been saying for a long time that federal authorities should be doing this testing, but so far it's been left to groups like us," he said. VARIETY MAY CAUSE ALLERGIES The StarLink corn is genetically modified to contain the plant pesticide Bacillus thuringienis, or Bt, which kills the destructive European corn borer. While there are many varieties of Bt corn now, StarLink is the only one that contains the Cry9C protein. That substance, which Aventis officials say provides a useful alternative to other more commonly used Bt corn varieties, is what federal officials have concluded might cause allergies in some people. The issue of food allergies caused by biotech products is a very sensitive one in the industry and is among the top health concerns raised about biotechnology. In an often discussed case, researchers in 1995 spliced a Brazil nut gene into soybeans in an effort to create a more nutritious soybean. But that protein turned out to be a major cause of Brazil nut allergies, and could have caused real harm to those who avoid the nut. That form of soybean never came to market because of the allergy concerns. StarLink corn is the only biotech variety allowed for animals but not approved for human use, FDA officials said. Company officials have been trying to win federal approval for human use, but a special EPA science panel concluded in July that "there is no evidence to indicate that Cry9C is or is not a potential food allergen." There is no previous history of human dietary exposure to the Cry9C protein to guide researchers. FAILURE OF 'STEWARDSHIP'? 'This corn is absolutely not supposed to be in our food, but an independent lab found it there anyway. This shows a major regulatory failure and raises some real human health concerns.' FRIENDS OF THE EARTH Aventis officials said that StarLink corn is not widely used now, and that farmers who grow it must learn how to handle the corn. "We have difficulty imagining how our corn could end up in the human food supply," said Aventis spokeswoman Margaret Gadsby. "We have in place a stewardship program that is focused on keeping the corn in the proper channels, and it has had the full participation of the corn industry. We have every indication it is working well." Although biotech crops are widespread, there have been only a few documented instances of their inappropriate presence. Early this year, for instance, some unapproved varieties of biotech canola were found growing in Europe. Critics say more examples have not been found because no government agencies are charged with finding them. Rep. Dennis J. Kucinich (D-Ohio,) a biotech skeptic, said discovery of the unapproved corn shows that genetically engineered ingredients are not well regulated. In a release from the Genetically Engineered Food Alert, Kucinich said, "It concerns me and should concern American consumers that this is a glimpse of things to come as genetically engineered products are rushed to store shelves without real mandatory safety testing and labeling programs in place."

Someone mentioned that they hadn't had very good luck with the yeast bread recipes in Hagman's 'Fast and Healthy' book. Try the Sesame Bean Bread recipe from that book - it turns out great! It was my first yeast bread attempt ever, and it turned out perfectly. I've used both garbanzo bean flour and lentil flour - both work well. I can't say enough good things about this bread! The texture is really close to that of wheat bread, and it doesn't get crumbly like breads made with rice flour. My son loves his sandwiches on this bread. I also tried the hot pockets recipe from that book over the weekend - another success! Allison

I'm looking for cupcake decorating ideas. Now that I have a cake and frosting my kids will eat for special occasions, I want them to be able to decorate. I seem to remember Skittles being acceptable. Does anyone else recall? The ingredients list modified food starch (unspecified). If no one knows, I'll call the company. Deanne

Hi everyone, I've been digging throught the archives and found a couple of great recipes to help with my dilema of having children with gfcf unfriendly intorlerences. Josh's IGg showed rice, potato (and more) Joey's IGg showed corn, potato(and more) My questions: 1)Has anyone got another GF flour mix that doesn't contain these foods? (I would like to not have to cook a batch for Josh and a batch for Joey.) 2) I've found some yummy recipes that have rice flour, What can I substitute for the rice flour and come out close to the same taste and consistancy? I"m working on a rotation diet, so I hope to be able to use some of these recipes if I can't figure out a substitute. I've got a good variety for breakfast planned out, and I've got a couple of good snacks all set. The meat is tricky. Both boys IGg showed intolerence to chicken so we eat mostly beef. They won't touch ham or pork. I manage to sneak some turkey in. Today I hid the package which was for Applegate-Turkey hotdogs. I've been blessed with sons who starting reading before 3 years old. ;-) I really don't like cooking, but the challenge to not have a recipe flop (literally or the taste test) has been keeping me going. I just need to find someone to do the cleanup and I'll be happy. ;-) A flour substitution would be helpful than I can tackle the bread issue for sandwhiches and hamburger buns. ;-) Thanks for your help, in advance. Joyce

It's possible to sub another bean flour for soy flour, but you will have a slightly different taste and effect. However, you should be aware that beans and soy are from the same family so anyone who might develop a soy allergy would be wise to avoid all legumes. Pulse might be safer, like lentils or marrowfat peas but I am not too sure about the availability of those flours. BL ****************************** * v'col netivotcha shalom * ******************************

Isn't it possible to substitute other bean flour for soy flour? I don't what to use too much soy since I read that so many are allergic to it. --Betty

Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies converted to gfcf: 1 C cf margarine 1/2 C sugar 1 C Brown Sugar 1 tsp. gf vanilla Cream together. Add 2 eggs and mix well. 1 1/2 C white rice flour 1/2 C potato/corn starch flour 1/4 C tapioca flour 1 1/2 tsp xantham gum 1 tsp salt tsp baking powder tsp baking soda. Combine and add to egg/sugar mixture. Mix and add 12 ounces gfcf chocolatechips and 1 cup chopped nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375* for12 minutes or until golden brown.

Would someone please send me a copy of the "Toll House Cookie" recipe? I have been getting disconnected every 3 minutes and haven't been able to do a proper search at egroups.......Thank you. @ ]]) Wendy @ ]]) aka: Toushoes toushoes@...

Hi, I have a big 29 oz bottle of Super Nu-thera liquid that is missing about 2-3 teaspoons. My son can not tolerate the Tropical flavorings. I purchased it for $49.00 but willing to sell for much less or give it away. I am not looking to re coop my losses I just want to help help someone if I can. I will just have to throw it away. If anyone wants it please let me know privately. Thanks Denise Carlson Mom to 3 1/2 year old Teddy ASD, 2 year old Lexi NT(for now), and one more due on October 30th.

Charlene Did your kids like spaghetti before the changeover? Mine would have eaten it for every meal, so now we use rice noodles in place of wheat noodles. These can usually be purchased cheaply at the wholesale store or Asian markets (I pay 99 cents Canadian and one packet will fill my crockpot when I make turkey noodle soup). We also use rice noodles to make Chow Fun (Chow Mein made with rice noodles) or as a base for stir fry veggies. I have loads and loads of dinner ideas and recipes, but you need to tell me what specifically you are interested in. What did your little lambies like to eat pre-diet? BL ****************************** * v'col netivotcha shalom * ******************************

Okay, I need GFCF dinner ideas. Simple, easy, toddler-friendly. My kids hate everything I make. I have Lisa Lewis' book and Karen Seroussi's. How is the GFCFDiet cookbook? I don't usually buy books without seeing them first. Can someone tell me their favorite cookbook that has GFCF (or GF easy to convert to GFCF)? Thanks, Charlene (cooking impaired even before the diet!)

Alicia I use Hain Safflower margarine or GHEE as a butter substitute (yes both are GF / CF) OR I use safflower oil (3/4 c. vs. 1 c. margarine.) Rolled oats: I use quinoa flakes (not as good - but they add a nice texture and crunch.) I hope this helps Lisa A (Jeffs Mom) Lisa Ackerman Phone: (949) 752-1440 Ext. 27 Fax: (949) 752-1001

Hi all, Does anyone know of a margarine that has no dairy, corn, soy, or nuts? As well, is there anything a person can use to substitute rolled oats in cookie recipes? Thanks for your help. Alicia

From: Betsy Prohaska <prohaska@... Subject: Vanilla Pudding I just made this recipe by Donna Gates. It's from Deborah Page Johnson's newsletter. It's outstanding: 4 cups of water 1 Tablespoon Agar powder 2 Tablespoons Arrowroot 1/2 tsp. Salt 1 Tablespoon lecithin granules (I didn't use them, and it still worked) 2 Tablespoons oil sweetener or sugar to taste 3 small yellow squash, chopped, cooked, drained and pureed 4 tablespoons Vanilla Dissolve agar in two cups of the water. Dissolve the arrowroot in two tablespoons of water. Combine and cook on low heat until thickened. This would be a good time to prepare the squash, set aside. Add remaining ingredients (except squash and vanilla) to thickened Agar and simmer another 10 to 15 minutes. Pour into a glass baking dish to cool and gel, several hours or faster with refrigeration. When firm, spoon into blender and blend until smooth. Add pureed yellow squash and vanilla and continue blending until very creamy.

New Autism Checklist Announcing the Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC) A major obstacle in autism research has been the lack of a valid means of measuring the effectiveness of various treatments. In the past researchers have resorted to using scales such as the Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS), the Gilliam Autism Rating Scale (GARS), or the Autism Behavior Checklist (ABC), all of which were designed to diagnose autism, not to measure treatment effectiveness. The Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC) was developed by Bernard Rimland and Stephen M. Edelson of the Autism Research Institute. The ATEC is a one-page form designed to be completed by parents, teachers, or caretakers. It consists of 4 subtests: Speech/Language communication, Sociability, Sensory/Cognitive Awareness, and Health/Physical/Behavior. It is not copyrighted and may be used free of charge by any researcher. Copies are available upon request from ARI or at their website www.autism.com/atec. Users of ATEC may have it scored free (4 subscores and a total score) by entering the responses via computer to the ATEC form on the website for immediate and free-of-cost scoring. For more information, visit the website or call them at (619) 281-7165. Angela

I have kept them in my cabinet in a sealed container for two or three days. I have not tried toasting them but I'm sure they would be great that way. They are excellent in the fridge. It makes them a little chewier.

In my days before GFCF I used to love to make breads and form them into loaves (e.g. braiding dough for Challah). Is this impossible to do with GFCF bread? Also, I wanted to send out *many* thanks to Randee for the Toll House Cookie recipe. It was my first success (after so many failures). They are fine the way they are, but I'm curious if there is a way to make them a little chewier. Any one have suggestions? Lisa Lewis mentions in her book that she prefers the Hagman Bean Flour mix for cookies instead of the regular Hagman mix. Has anyone tried it already? Did it make any difference in taste/texture? I'm so thankful for this group. I was getting incredibly discouraged trying to make GFCF foods. Thanks to everyone who has answered all my previous questions. -Lisa

I freeze frosted cupcakes all the time for my son's lunches. He loves them. I don't bother to thaw them just wrap up and pack away. They are thawed by lunch time. At home if he wants one, you can microwave for about 20-30 seconds. It works fine. I use the "Featherlite cake" recipe from Bette Hagman's book.

Ketchup 24 ounces tomato paste 1/2 cup vegetable broth 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup cider vinegar 2 teaspoons oregano 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 1 teaspoon mustard powder 1. In blender, combine all ingredients. 2. Mix on high for 3 minutes. 3. Scrape sides of blender occasionally. 4. Chill. 5. Can be stored in air tight container for 2 to 3 weeks in refrigerator. Oriental Fried Rice 3 cups cooked brown rice -- cold 1/2 cup slivered cooked roast pork, or other meat (optional) 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 1/2 cup fresh bean sprouts 1/3 cup sliced green onions 1 egg -- beaten 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons GFCF soy sauce Combine rice, pork, celery, bean sprouts, onions in large skillet coated with oil. Cook, stirring, 3 minutes over high heat. Move to side of the skillet and lightly scramble egg in the center. Add pepper and soy sauce. Cook, stirring, 1 minute longer. Angela

I just went thru the birthday and cake business I had located a bakery in Annapolis, MD that was willing to make a GFCF eggless cake. They also had a casein free whipped topping they could use as an icing. In preparation for my son's 5th birthday party, I had this bakery make a cake for my husband's bday. The icing was great but the cake was not :-( They used only one type of flour (soy) not the mixture. I faxed them a few recipes to try and called them but my calls were not returned. Therefore ... I was able to make a cake from a recipe I found. I substituted tofu for the egg. The cake was rather flat .... but the icing was excellent !! It's in a recipe book that everyone seems to have ... (Special Celebrations ...) The icing is made from shortening and sugar. Tastes almost like whipped cream! I have made the banana cake passed on this egroup which is pretty darn good. Very fluffy without eggs. In the last edition of GOING WITHOUT an article was written about a wedding and their GF cake. The company that supplied the mix was causeyourespecial (they have a website ....) The founder of this company has a son who is allergic to gluten and eggs ..... But I was unable to order the mix in time :-( But the founder was VERY helpful on the phone .... great advice on egg replacement (which I believe is harder than replacing gluten/casein) doris Maryland

I would like to make some chocolate and vanilla cupcakes that my son's teacher can keep in the freezer for those unexpected times when parents bring in treats for the kids. Is it possible to freeze the cupcakes with the frosting on them? Is it then OK to microwave them to defrost or is it better to let them defrost at room temp? -Lisa

Dear Parents: My friend and I, both parents of children with autism, are co-authoring a book on successes in battling this disorder and would like to hear your story of this unique, heartfelt and often heart-breaking journey. This is an opportunity for you to make a real difference in the lives of others. Your experience has the potential to ease the burden of another parent lost in the maze of this struggle. What we are looking for is this: 1. Your "story" -- however you want to write it, but please include the following: -How your child came to be diagnosed whether you knew something was wrong or an outsider alerted you -Symptoms displayed prior to being diagnosed -Age at time of diagnosis -Official diagnosis/es -How you felt right after the diagnosis and how you coped with it -How your husband or wife, other kids and extended family dealt with it -How old your child is today 2. Educational interventions that have made a difference: -i.e., ABA, discrete trial, TEACCH, Floor Time, Pivotal Response Training, home program, special day classes, circle of friends, etc. -Age when intervention began -Strategies you used with the school system to obtain the services your child needed (what worked) 3. Traditional and alternative treatments that have made a difference, for example: -Occupational therapy; speech therapy; special diets; vitamin supplementation; homeopathy; osteopathy; AIT; music therapy; spiritual intervention (prayer circles, hands-on healing and so on); horseback riding; brushing, etc. 4. Your successes: -What do you feel has helped your child the most in his/her road to "recovery"? Please be specific. -How have you helped your child overcome his/her problems with everyday living, such as: eating, going to bed, dressing, potty training, discipline, fears, obsessions, communicating, sibling interaction, socialization, etc. We are looking for specific examples of the small successes, such as: "My son was afraid of stores, so we decided the only way to break through that wall of fear was to take him into stores on a regular basis. We gave him lots of reassuring affection during the process to ease his anxiety. Over time, he adapted and today he no longer has this fear" or "My son screamed constantly and as he got older, we realized how he used screaming to manipulate us and get his own way. We learned that ignoring the screaming worked the best." -How is your child doing today and where is he/she is on the autism spectrum? 5. Your growth: -What have you have learned from this experience that you would pass on to other parents? -What have you learned most from your child with autism? -How has your child's autism changed your life? When emailing your stories, please be sure to send it to me personally at LCRose1@... and put "My Story" in the subject box. All information will be kept private. If your story or excerpts of your story are chosen for the book, you will be contacted via email and sent a release form. If you have any questions, feel free to email me. If you know other parents who are not on this list but whose children have made great strides toward "recovery", please feel free to pass this along to them. Thank you so very much for your help. Sincerely, Lisa Christiano Rose, Valley Center, CA

First make sure that you click on Messages on the GFCFRecipes homepage. Then at the top right hand corner says Search. Directly below that it should say This Archive inside a menu box, if it doesn't click the pulldown and choose it. The box to the right is where you type whatto search for. It should pull up a list of Search Results. Click on the Subject thatis highlighted like a link, it may take a few seconds to download the message. That should be it. Angela

Six-vegetable Juice 5 Pounds Tomatoes -- peeled and chopped 1/2 Cup Water 1/4 Cup Chopped Green Bell Pepper 1/4 Cup Chopped Carrot 1/4 Cup Chopped Celery 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice 2 Tablespoons Chopped Onion 1 Tablespoon Salt 1 Small Serrano (hot) Pepper -- or to taste In a large dutch oven or soup kettle, combine the first 8 ingredients. Remove stems and seeds, if desired from Hot peppers (Remember to use gloves when handling hot peppers. Avoid touching your face). Add to tomato mixture. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool. Press mixture through a food mill or fine sieve. Refrigerate or freeze. Shake or stir juice just before serving. Angela

hi there well i was in for a real eye opener today. along with gluten casien free, etc, etc, my son, john, has also been sugar free. today was my daughter's birthday, and we had cupcakes, (john's being gluten casien free), but there was sugar in them. this child was bouncing off the WALLS. would love to be directed for recipes that are also sugar-free, and or successful sugar substitutes, thank you chris

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Angela I have tried to search the archives and I out the word in search box and some things come up but when I try double clicking on what I want my screen goes blank. What am I doing wrong? Terry.B

Would it be possible to freeze the beans until you needed them? Or could you dry them?

I have a ton of holiday recipes already posted to the archives, at least a dozen stuffing recipes, turkey, and even for the leftovers. You can get a fresh wholesome turkey at Wild Oats or other HFS but you must order a week or two ahead. Many companies will mail one right to the door. Start saving your bread scraps by freezing in gallon ziploc bag, add to it as you go. We make a southern style mostly cornbread dressing, but I posted rice stuffings, bread & sausage, etc. Just type in turkey, etc. in the search box. Angela

In a message dated 9/9/00 3:49:23 AM Pacific Daylight Time, GFCFrecipes@egroups.com writes: << I will be aquiring a large quantitiy of vanilla beans very shortly and would like some recipes. Does anyone know how to make a gfcf vanilla extract and where could i find the supplies. How do i make vanilla sugar? do i just add the scrapings to the sugar and let it sit? Any other recipes? Please no bakery products as i have failed miserably at gfcf baking. just looking for some creative tasty ways to use a couple hundred beans. lol Many thanks in advance. Does anyone know the best way to store the beans without vacuum packing and how long they last? Making vanilla is so easy, no supplies are even needed really. Cut a slice down the side of the vanilla bean, put it in a clean bottle (I use a wine bottle from those single serving four-packs) and pour potato vodka to the top of the bottle. (I use Ludowsky (sp?) but there are a few different brands.) The flavor will be best after about a month but you can use it after about a week. Good luck, I don't know what you could to do with the rest, though.

What the heck is polenta??

Angela, I couldn`t remember what the substitution was for using cooked potato in place of potato starch flour. Ran out and need to sub. Please help when you can! Thanks! Michelle B.

From: "The Kramer Family" <nmkramer@... Subject: Italian Salad Dressing Just for fun, here's my... Aunt Mary's Salad Dressing 1/2 Cup Mazola (no substitutes) 1/4 Cup Olive Oil 1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar 1 tea garlic salt 3 tea sugar Pinch Oregano Yields 1 Cup. Salt and pepper the lettuce, green pepper, cucumber, tomato, and onion and tosses it all with the dressing before serving. Now - you could use any oil, and if you used GF vinegar you'd have GFCF salad dressing. (I'm not sure about garlic salt, but pure garlic powder plus salt would be the same flavor). To make it yeast free, substitute lemon juice for the vinegar and skip the sugar or try stevia. Personally, I'd go with pure olive oil and use basil instead of oregano, but as my aunt is a purist I thought I'd give her recipe without modifications. If you can find a shaker bottle, or save an old salad dressing bottle, this will keep in the refrigerator. Mary K.

I'm glad to know I'm not the only one worried about the holidays. I am more concerned about the turkey. I don't want to get one filled with all of the preservatives and the basting crap. I guess I'll have to find a fresh one.

While I am on the topic of holiday meals, has any one had any success in making stuffing out of the GFCF bread that our kids don't eat? Do you butter and season it before cutting it up into cubes and baking it? How does it come out inside of a turkey? Thanks. Catherine

holidays are right around the corner - can we talk about cookies? Has anyone has any success with pizzelle recipes? Can the flax seed (egg sub) stuff still make a pizzelle light and crispy? I thought of doctoring up the health valley rice crackers with glazes and sprinkles - which might be a quick and easy cheater's way of coming up with holiday looking cookies. Where is everyone getting GFCF sprinkles? Are there any around that are made with natural food colorings (stop laughing everyone!) ? Catherine

I will be aquiring a large quantitiy of vanilla beans very shortly and would like some recipes. Does anyone know how to make a gfcf vanilla extract and where could i find the supplies. How do i make vanilla sugar? do i just add the scrapings to the sugar and let it sit? Any other recipes? Please no bakery products as i have failed miserably at gfcf baking. just looking for some creative tasty ways to use a couple hundred beans. lol Many thanks in advance. Does anyone know the best way to store the beans without vacuum packing and how long they last? Lori

Hi! I can't help you with the dessert part, but my son is on the exact same diet, except for the sugar free part. If you want other kinds of recipes, I can probably help. Are there any good main-course dinner recipes you can recommend for us? God bless, Dawn --- Dawn Hall --- dawnrh@... --- EarthLink: It's your Internet.

Angela, This sounds wonderful! Do you have any recipe for waffles that does NOT include eggs, soy, corn, or yeast? I'd love to try your ideas here. They sound wonderful! By the way, I tried out the Rancho Crockpot Bean Casserole that you submitted to the GFCF cookbook and it was yummy! God bless, Dawn --- Dawn Hall --- dawnrh@... --- EarthLink: It's your Internet.

Hi! My daughter is gfcf, soyf, cornf, yeastf, sugarf, and on a low salicylate diet. I need any recipes for cookies and such that I could use stevia instead of sugar,honey, or syrup. My little one has been without "goodies" for almost 2 months now and I really would like to give her something yummy. She has done amazingly well since discovering and removing her allergens, but with school starting up now, she really would like some sweet treats like her friends are eating. And I don't blame her. Please help! Thank you AR

I use a waffle iron from Walmart it was 14.00 and works fine, it is round and nonstick. I use oil in a sprayer I got at cooking store, that way it is just oil, no other junk. I spray the iron everytime or two between waffles. To use a no egg recipe try the flaxseed method and add a 1/4 cup of pureed fruit or grated zuchinni if allowed, keeps it moist. To make fluffy waffles it helps to sift the dry ingredients together, separate the eggs and fluff the whites to fold in at the end, and I often use a little clud soda instead of reg liquid. Some nifty additions are, choc chips, fruit, nuts, protein powder, calcium powder, spices like cinnamon. Unusually uses for waffles are, sandwich bread, taco wrapper, cookie squares. Fun things to put on a waffle, fruit spread, nut butter, pepperoni and cheese, icing. To reheat a waffle I just put in microwave for 10-20 seconds. Easiest way to store waffles, frozen in the round tins, (well round if you have round waffles!) like christmas cookies or fruit cake comes in. I make two or three dozen at a time, I prefill about half with nut butter or fruit spread and fold them in half like a taco, stack them in the tin inside of plastic wrap and freeze. Connor eats them three or four mornings a week plus I send them cut into squares instead of cookies in his lunch box. Angela

These sound good. Does anyone know which brands of pepperoni are GFCF? And, is there such a thing as GFCF pepperoni with no nitrates? (okay, I'm a dreamer!) Thanks, Jane from Madison, WI In a message dated 9/3/00 4:53:45 AM Central Daylight Time, GFCFrecipes@egroups.com writes: << Mini-pizzas with polenta Ingredients: 1 tube of polenta parmesan cheese (GFCF) olive oil tomato sauce oregona sliced pepperoni Lightly oil a baking pan. Slice the polenta into half-inch thick disks. Arrange them in the pan. Spread a few drops of olive oil on each, and top each with a pinch of parmesan, a teaspoon of tomato sauce, a dash of oregona and a slice of pepperoni. Cook in a 350 oven for about 15 minutes, or until the pepperoni curls up a little. They didn't get crisp on the bottom, but no one complained.

Hi I just looked up this recipe and I use the same one but the question I have is -- When I put the ice-cream in a tupperware container then place in freezer to keep it gets ROCK hard and I can't scoop any out for my son. Sometimes I have to microwave it. ANy suggestions? Thanks Terry.B ( Beeda111@... )

Hello, Does anyone know if I can purchase GF/CF and Corn Free hard pretzels, also looking for GF/CF and corn free Hamburger Dill Pickles. Thank you, Julie Green Kaukauna, WI

Judy, Where did you get that Heart shaped waffle iron? Our belgian waffle iron just pooped out on us (surface got ruined) and we are ready to buy a new one. A heart shaped one would be a huge hit!! Charlene

Sorghum flour is more characterisically like rice flour. I would use potato starch or mung bean flour or other starchy substitutes like the tapioca or arrowroot you suggested for thickeners. jay

Hi......... Thank you all for your suggestions for the yellow rectangle food activity. I don't have any GFCF crackers on hand, and there wasn't enough time to order some. So I had to come up with another solution. I decided to cut some GFCF bread into rectangles, and I enclosed some orange marmalade to put on top. Yes, I realize it is orange, but so is american and cheddar cheese, which is what the other children will be having. Next week is blue square, and the other kids will be having blueberry waffles. Is there a good GFCF recipe for blueberry waffles? I'll need to borrow or buy a waffle iron. I'd like to make them up early in the morning, and she can have them at school. I suppose I should talk with the teacher and find out if the kids will actually be cooking them from scratch at school, or if they are using the toaster waffles. Thanks for your help on the yellow rectangle! And thanks in advance for the GFCF blueberry waffles recipe!! ...........Linda in Boise lindaj@...

Choc Oatmeal Cookies try this Mary, this is a half batch, you can double if you like it. 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup margarine, not melted 1 egg 1/4 cup baby strained prunes 1/4 cup grated zuchinni or pumpkin 1/2 t vanilla 1 cup GFCF flour (use at least one bean or chickpea flour in mix) 1 1/2 cup thin poha 2 T cocoa 1/4 t baking soda 1/4 t salt 1/2 t xanthan gum 3/4 cup choc chips First cream sugar and margarine, add other ingredients. Mix dry ingredients, except for chips, mix well then add chips. The fruit and zuchini will add texture moistness and chew. Angela

Hi Lison, Soymage makes a GFCF parmesan. Make sure you get the "Vegan" version which contains no casein. Also it says "pareve" which means it's kosher - no dairy. Ingredients are:soy beverage (filtered water, organic tofu), textured vegetable protein, rice starch, unhydrogenated canola oil, sea salt, citric acid, calcium phosphate, natural flavors, vitamin A palmitate, riboflavin.

Is smart beat trans free butter ok crystal

Hi Lisa, The GF breads are either in the fridge or freezer because there aren't any preservatives! We freeze two slices together in a plastic ziplock bag. We take them out when we need them and defrost in the microwave. It's really handy and only need to bake once a week for the week. At first my son didn't like the texture of the GF bread but now eats it when toasted. Good luck, Dee Mothe to Lyle, 10 PDD and Kevin, 4 NT

I noticed that all the storebought GF breads are refridgerated. Why is this? If I make a homemade GF bread, does it need to be refrigerated too? -Lisa

Does anyone know what would make an appropriate substitute for soy flour? Thanks, Dolores

Hello All, Does anyone know what brand brown sugar is GFCF? Is there a substitute I can use and if so what is the breakdown. I read the ingredients to Dominos Dark Brown Sugar and it has caramel color added. Thanks Susie