Comments on: Taking the frustration out of gluten-free eating http://bakersfieldexpress.org/2009/11/13/taking-the-frustration-out-of-gluten-free-eating/ Expressing community through arts, culture and civic involvement Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:55:56 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Leslie Gillin http://bakersfieldexpress.org/2009/11/13/taking-the-frustration-out-of-gluten-free-eating/comment-page-1/#comment-129 Leslie Gillin Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:20:48 +0000 http://bakersfieldexpress.org/?p=876#comment-129 I designed the menu, brand new business card and flyers/order forms for Elaine's Cafe and we made sure that gluten-free options, wheat-free options are listed on the menu. If there is anything you can think of that is not on the menu, do let us know so that when we update it, we can include it. Glad you like the restaurant. I sure do; it's really helped with my gluten sensitivities. and, eating vegan is really helping my GERD issue. Vegan cooking and raw foods cooking class tonight @ 7pm. I designed the menu, brand new business card and flyers/order forms for Elaine’s Cafe and we made sure that gluten-free options, wheat-free options are listed on the menu. If there is anything you can think of that is not on the menu, do let us know so that when we update it, we can include it.

Glad you like the restaurant. I sure do; it’s really helped with my gluten sensitivities. and, eating vegan is really helping my GERD issue.

Vegan cooking and raw foods cooking class tonight @ 7pm.

]]> By: grain-free http://bakersfieldexpress.org/2009/11/13/taking-the-frustration-out-of-gluten-free-eating/comment-page-1/#comment-128 grain-free Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:59:08 +0000 http://bakersfieldexpress.org/?p=876#comment-128 A great resource for gluten-free products: Grain-Free JK Gourmet. www.jkgourmet.com This company takes gluten-free eating one step further...they have eliminated all grains from their ingredients: only nuts, seeds and fruit in the recipes, and they have eliminated all refined sugars; honey is their only sweetener. Also, the most finely-ground Almond Flour, which is ideal for baking and cooking. (see the cookbooks at www.grainfreegourmet.com). This Almond Flour makes a huge difference in what you're baking! It's powdery-fine! Hope this helps! A great resource for gluten-free products: Grain-Free JK Gourmet. http://www.jkgourmet.com

This company takes gluten-free eating one step further…they have eliminated all grains from their ingredients: only nuts, seeds and fruit in the recipes, and they have eliminated all refined sugars; honey is their only sweetener.

Also, the most finely-ground Almond Flour, which is ideal for baking and cooking. (see the cookbooks at http://www.grainfreegourmet.com). This Almond Flour makes a huge difference in what you’re baking! It’s powdery-fine!

Hope this helps!

]]> By: bsimkins http://bakersfieldexpress.org/2009/11/13/taking-the-frustration-out-of-gluten-free-eating/comment-page-1/#comment-126 bsimkins Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:49:18 +0000 http://bakersfieldexpress.org/?p=876#comment-126 BTW, the macaroons at Larsens are the best soft cookie on planet earth. BTW, the macaroons at Larsens are the best soft cookie on planet earth.

]]> By: bsimkins http://bakersfieldexpress.org/2009/11/13/taking-the-frustration-out-of-gluten-free-eating/comment-page-1/#comment-125 bsimkins Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:48:01 +0000 http://bakersfieldexpress.org/?p=876#comment-125 After countless allergy issues and a grandmother that passed of stomach cancer, my 6 year old girl came back positive on her IaG segment on her Celiac panel. This disease should be screened by ALL kids by the age of 6. There are roughly 8,000 people in Bakersfield with this disease and only 3% know they have it. Some people think that as long as they are off gluten they are fine. It is VERY important to make sure the PH is balanced in their diets. Everyone really. Eat FRESH fruits and Veggies. Drink lots of lemon water. After countless allergy issues and a grandmother that passed of stomach cancer, my 6 year old girl came back positive on her IaG segment on her Celiac panel. This disease should be screened by ALL kids by the age of 6. There are roughly 8,000 people in Bakersfield with this disease and only 3% know they have it.

Some people think that as long as they are off gluten they are fine. It is VERY important to make sure the PH is balanced in their diets. Everyone really. Eat FRESH fruits and Veggies. Drink lots of lemon water.

]]> By: catlady http://bakersfieldexpress.org/2009/11/13/taking-the-frustration-out-of-gluten-free-eating/comment-page-1/#comment-124 catlady Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:17:51 +0000 http://bakersfieldexpress.org/?p=876#comment-124 The issue with oats has to do with the fact that they are planted near and/or processed with wheat. That's how there can be gluten-free and non-gluten-free oats. The oats themselves don't have gluten; it is more of a contamination issue. Some people think Irish and Scottish oats are GF, some think not. Oats are definitely a controversial topic in the gluten-free community, and the conversations can get very heated! So interesting to learn about Nature's Food Market. I will have to check it out! I've been to the cafe, but it was before the store opened. I was actually frustrated the day I went in, because there were very few gluten-free options for me. So glad to hear they have remedied that! The issue with oats has to do with the fact that they are planted near and/or processed with wheat. That’s how there can be gluten-free and non-gluten-free oats. The oats themselves don’t have gluten; it is more of a contamination issue. Some people think Irish and Scottish oats are GF, some think not. Oats are definitely a controversial topic in the gluten-free community, and the conversations can get very heated!

So interesting to learn about Nature’s Food Market. I will have to check it out! I’ve been to the cafe, but it was before the store opened. I was actually frustrated the day I went in, because there were very few gluten-free options for me. So glad to hear they have remedied that!

]]> By: Monica Evans http://bakersfieldexpress.org/2009/11/13/taking-the-frustration-out-of-gluten-free-eating/comment-page-1/#comment-123 Monica Evans Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:58:37 +0000 http://bakersfieldexpress.org/?p=876#comment-123 Michelle, I'll list the ingredients in my dish next time I go to a potluck. I enjoyed your article. Michelle,
I’ll list the ingredients in my dish next time I go to a potluck. I enjoyed your article.

]]> By: Leslie Gillin http://bakersfieldexpress.org/2009/11/13/taking-the-frustration-out-of-gluten-free-eating/comment-page-1/#comment-122 Leslie Gillin Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:23:38 +0000 http://bakersfieldexpress.org/?p=876#comment-122 Although there are blood tests for diagnosing gluten intolerance, doctors have told me that a true diagnosis is made from results of testing with endoscopy. A biopsy is taken during an endoscopy to determine the intolerance/disease. In my case, my blood work came back showing gluten sensitivity, yet my biopsy came back normal. This procedure is painless, as you are mildly sedated. It takes about 5 minutes, too, so it's very short and well-worth your efforts. NATURE'S FOOD MARKET also carries gluten-free products. It is located downtown on 1918 G Street, and it is connected to Elaine's Vegan Cafe at 1717 20th Street (and G Street). The market carries a large selection of gluten free, vegan, vegetarian & raw foods. Their specialties include fresh organic juices & smoothies, from their juice bar, & a variety of raw/vegan desserts, made fresh daily. Wendy, the co-owner of Nature's Food Market, has celiac's disease, and is a plethora of knowledge on gluten. She is teaching a healing foods class Sunday, December 13th, too, so you can sign up for it in the store. I think I have the date correct on this. I would like to add that there are conflicting opinions on oats being gluten-free. Many people feel that oats are not gluten-free! You can purchase true gluten-free oats made by Bob's Red Mill, and Chateau Cream Hill Estates certified gluten-free oats. Whole Foods brand of GF products are delicious. They make cookies, brownies, scones, breads. Chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter, and ginger cookies, cranberry-orange scones, to name a few things. Their products are frozen and made in a dedicated kitchen. They seem a bit pricey to me, but they have told me in their defense, they go to great lengths to insure that their products have no cross-contamination during baking. Their dedicated bakery is back east. I drive to the Valencia store rather than the Fresno store just because it's a prettier drive going over the mountains and I get to roll down the windows and get some fresh air. Although there are blood tests for diagnosing gluten intolerance, doctors have told me that a true diagnosis is made from results of testing with endoscopy. A biopsy is taken during an endoscopy to determine the intolerance/disease. In my case, my blood work came back showing gluten sensitivity, yet my biopsy came back normal. This procedure is painless, as you are mildly sedated. It takes about 5 minutes, too, so it’s very short and well-worth your efforts.

NATURE’S FOOD MARKET also carries gluten-free products. It is located downtown on 1918 G Street, and it is connected to Elaine’s Vegan Cafe at 1717 20th Street (and G Street).

The market carries a large selection of gluten free, vegan, vegetarian & raw foods.
Their specialties include fresh organic juices & smoothies, from their juice bar, & a variety of raw/vegan desserts, made fresh daily.

Wendy, the co-owner of Nature’s Food Market, has celiac’s disease, and is a plethora of knowledge on gluten.

She is teaching a healing foods class Sunday, December 13th, too, so you can sign up for it in the store. I think I have the date correct on this.

I would like to add that there are conflicting opinions on oats being gluten-free. Many people feel that oats are not gluten-free! You can purchase true gluten-free oats made by Bob’s Red Mill, and Chateau Cream Hill Estates certified gluten-free oats.

Whole Foods brand of GF products are delicious. They make cookies, brownies, scones, breads. Chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter, and ginger cookies, cranberry-orange scones, to name a few things.

Their products are frozen and made in a dedicated kitchen. They seem a bit pricey to me, but they have told me in their defense, they go to great lengths to insure that their products have no cross-contamination during baking. Their dedicated bakery is back east.

I drive to the Valencia store rather than the Fresno store just because it’s a prettier drive going over the mountains and I get to roll down the windows and get some fresh air.

]]> By: catlady http://bakersfieldexpress.org/2009/11/13/taking-the-frustration-out-of-gluten-free-eating/comment-page-1/#comment-121 catlady Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:03:32 +0000 http://bakersfieldexpress.org/?p=876#comment-121 Lassen's has Kinnikinnick GF doughnuts (and breads) in their freezer section. The doughnuts are okay. Not great, but okay when a doughnut craving strikes. I have had the cinnamon ones and find that they are less dense when defrosted in the microwave. I've seen some GF doughnuts recipes, but haven't tried them out yet. Lassen’s has Kinnikinnick GF doughnuts (and breads) in their freezer section. The doughnuts are okay. Not great, but okay when a doughnut craving strikes. I have had the cinnamon ones and find that they are less dense when defrosted in the microwave. I’ve seen some GF doughnuts recipes, but haven’t tried them out yet.

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