http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ Gluten Free Forums for Elana's Pantry en Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:14:51 +0000 http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/xanthan-gum-substitute#post-3266 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:28:52 +0000 Stace03 3266@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I use arrowroot in place of xanthum gum </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/the-paleo-diet#post-3231 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:45:49 +0000 sarah-louise 3231@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hello,<br /> I am new to this forum and in fact these types of diets. After suffering from coeliac disease for 3 years now, despite following a gluten free diet, I never felt 100%. Last week I decided to research my symptoms I still felt and stumbled across the SCD. Despite the fact that it's not quite the paleo diet, I have now been following it for 3 days and already the inflammation of my stomach has gone right down, along with symptoms of nausea and very dry skin. I have read many SCD success stories and seen enough reports to convince me that this will work for me. However, after learning about the paleo diet as well, I was wondering whether it is worth switching. I now only eat fruit, vegetables, fish, eggs, honey as a sweetener (and only occasionally) and hard cheese. I am finding it hard at the moment as I keep getting carbohydrate cravings and feel very tired! But I'm hoping these things will get better. I was just wondering if there are many differences between the SCD and paleo in terms of the effects on your body? Thanks! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/xanthan-gum-substitute#post-3225 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:58:31 +0000 HiDee 3225@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>you could try ground chia seeds.... </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/xanthan-gum-substitute#post-3224 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:47:27 +0000 Podsolnuh 3224@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I know Elana does not use xanthan gum in her recipes, but i am trying to adapt some other recipes which use xanthan gum, so I thought if there is any way to substitute xanthan gum for healthy ingredients without corm.</p> <p>thank you so much,</p> <p>Jenya </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/buckwheat#post-3200 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:01:26 +0000 striver 3200@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I use the following recipe for buckwheat pancakes and they turn out pretty good.</p> <p>1/4 C. Buckwheat flour<br /> 1/4 C. Millet flour<br /> 1 Tbsp. Arrowroot powder<br /> 1/2 Tbsp. Hain Featherweight baking powder<br /> Dash of salt<br /> 1/2 C. Water (or nut milk)<br /> 1 Tbsp. Agave nectar<br /> 1 Tbsp. Oil<br /> Oil for pan/griddle </p> <p>Combine all the dry and mix thoroughly. Combine the wet and mix thoroughly. Add the wet to the dry and yep, mix thoroughly. Heat pan/griddle on medium and spoon on mixture. Cook 2 1/2 - 3 minutes then flip. Cook for another 2 minutes. Enjoy. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/enchiladas#post-3142 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:05:44 +0000 cookie 3142@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>here is my recipe for grain free/vegan tortilla. i have used this recipe many times as enchiladas, with great success.<br /> <a href="http://eatthecookie.wordpress.com/2011/05/03/grain-free-tortilla/" rel="nofollow">http://eatthecookie.wordpress.com/2011/05/03/grain-free-tortilla/</a><br /> best,<br /> liz </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/enchiladas#post-3106 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:43:27 +0000 Donny B 3106@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I just saw a recipe for enchiladas in the new cookbook Paleo Comfort Foods. I haven't made it myself, but you might want to start there. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/enchiladas#post-3105 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:50:07 +0000 mommyser 3105@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hey there,<br /> I just had a flare up so I am really trying hard to get on the right track long term. I need to just bite the bullet and become gluten and dairy free. I am from Southern Louisiana so I know and need amazing food. Verde Chicken Enchiladas is what I need at the moment. A recipe that mimics the creaminess and flavor with the almost burnt melted cheese on top, BUT it must be free of all things gluten and dairy. Can someone help me with a recipe. I am going on a brief chicken soup recovery diet so my insides can rest. I want to start eating food again by using this whole cooked chicken and some of the broth from this soup in the enchiladas. Any recipe suggestions out there? Does anyone want to experiment with me?<br /> Thanks! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/how-to-make-a-cookie-last#post-3094 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:28:52 +0000 inkyfingers 3094@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi - I freeze Elana's cookies all the time! Not only do they keep well that way, it stops me eating so many! I just get 2 out when I feel the need and by the time I've made a hot drink they're ready to go! I just keep them in a sealed plastic container in the freezer - they stay nice and crisp!<br /> Thanks Elana - you're a lifesaver! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/how-to-make-a-cookie-last#post-3014 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 13:37:28 +0000 olgaturner 3014@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I need them to last a couple weeks in a sealed cellophane wrap. I just have a problem with the cookie crumbling within a few days. Do you have any suggestions how I can make the cookie more moist? Thanks for the help everyone! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/fda-comment-period-on-what-is-gluten#post-2994 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:25:24 +0000 Alioxn 2994@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p><a href="http://www.delish.com/food/recalls-reviews/fda-decides-what-gluten-free-means?gt1=47001" rel="nofollow">http://www.delish.com/food/recalls-reviews/fda-decides-what-gluten-free-means?gt1=47001</a><br /> This is interesting. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/how-to-make-a-cookie-last#post-2967 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:22:12 +0000 lisastafford 2967@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Elana's recipes are best when eaten fresh, within 2 days. I haven't tried freezing any of her cookies. If anyone does with good results, please let us know. They are usually gone in 2 days at my house!! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/how-to-make-a-cookie-last#post-2960 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:46:05 +0000 Donny B 2960@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>How long do you need them to last? Could you freeze some, so you can eat the fresh ones for 3-4 days, then thaw the rest when you run out of the fresh ones? </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/how-to-make-a-cookie-last#post-2956 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:26:12 +0000 olgaturner 2956@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I'm having a hard time with my cookies, they are wheat gluten and dairy free (I do use one egg). I am packaging them in cellophane and sealing them but come 7 days, it tastes funky. It has a great texture but tastes weird. Does anyone have and suggestions on what I can do to make the cookie last longer??</p> <p>Thank you for any advise you may have!!! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/need-gluten-free-baking-ideas-sweetened-with-stevia-only-no-dried-fruit#post-2927 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 09:03:02 +0000 babs 2927@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I can tolerate gluten free flours, and stevia is the only sweetener. No erythritol or xylitol either. Yikes! No sugars of any kind, no dried fruits like dates or raisins, no honey, no agave.......you get the picture. All I've been able to do is make up some sort of muffin recipe with rice flour, flax, mashed up banana, cinnamon, coconut oil and a sprinkle of stevia. They're okay at best. Any other ideas, or any recipes on this website you can recommend? </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/buckwheat#post-2877 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 03:30:45 +0000 mymanzwife 2877@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>jules -</p> <p>Thanks for the link to ployes.com. I love buckwheat, so appreciate your tips about using it, and since they posted some recipes, I plan on buying some of that lighter version! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/buckwheat#post-2869 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 07:36:07 +0000 jules in the kitchen 2869@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Buckwheat is well-tolerated by many. It has a strong taste and absorbs a lot of moisture. There is a light version of buckwheat that you can get online (ployes.com - Bouchard Family Farms) and I mix them together, 50-50, and it works well in recipes. The lighter version has barely any taste, so it cuts the regular buckwheat and it doesn't absorb as much moisture - it's a nice balance in my opinion. You may need to adjust your recipe a bit - trial and error. Lots of recipes online to try - just google. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/buckwheat#post-2864 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:24:24 +0000 chasesrainbows 2864@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Have you ever tried cooking with buckwheat flour? My mother was telling me about when she was a kid they always made buckwheat pancakes. She starting looking into it and it's gluten free and they are also doing studies on it to help with diabeties and PCOS(which is what i have). She said those were the best pancakes she ever had. I thought you were just the person to experiment with something like this. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/organic-and-gluten-free-oats#post-2854 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 06:13:38 +0000 lovinbeinmom 2854@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Has anyone found a source for Oats, Steel cut Oats, or Oat Groats that are gluten free AND organic? Every company I have found sells them as either Organic or Gluten-free but not both. Any suggestions? </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/gluten-free-pitzelles-which-flours-to-use#post-2704 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 18:15:02 +0000 wildblueiris 2704@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I love to make pizelles. I'm new to GF, so if you've discovered a substitution, please share! Otherwise, when I experiment with GF pizelles, I'll post here :) </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/gf-bran-muffins#post-2578 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 06:56:59 +0000 WI Cheesehead 2578@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Yes, that was what I used (the muffin papers) but they stuck pretty badly. Spray the inside of the papers first. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/gf-bran-muffins#post-2577 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 05:47:07 +0000 bob 2577@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Great, thanks for the tips! I was actually wondering about how they would turn out with some substitutions like that. I think I'll use muffin papers instead though.</p> <p>Happy experimenting! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/gf-bran-muffins#post-2573 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:09:06 +0000 WI Cheesehead 2573@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>We are starting on a low carb diet, so are watching grains and sugar. I made chili and since I couldn't make a bread, I decided to try these. Here's how I changed it: Instead of figs, I used 1/4 C glycerin and 1/4 tsp pure stevia. Instead of sesame seeds, an extra 1/4 C of almond flour. Instead of sunflower, pumpkin seeds. Instead of raisins (to keep the carbs down) chopped cashews (although I think they may be a higher carb nut). The only thing I would recommend is to spray the muffin liners be putting batter into them. They stuck and the bottoms came apart. I baked for 22 minutes and they were done perfectly. My kids didn't like the added nuts etc, so I might try it without next time. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/study-abroad#post-2386 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 07:42:38 +0000 velvet_hologram 2386@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I live in the mid-north part of Sweden. I have a lot of food allergies &amp; intolerances, but have been able to find places to purchase the things I need. There are gluten-free sections in all supermarkets, lactose-free dairy is very easy to get (&amp; quite popular here), there are lots of health food stores where I've found various nut butters plus alternate flours &amp; stevia. I also order things from a Swedish health food site to save on some money. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/study-abroad#post-2385 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 02:02:29 +0000 samaramfo 2385@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I had passed from Delft university.Very high standard of teaching at a world renowned university.The Dutch are nice people,speak good English and are very welcoming.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow">Egypt University Travel Class</a> </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/flour-for-hypoglycemics#post-2354 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 00:00:50 +0000 CharP 2354@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I am hypoglycemic -- require protein with meals &amp; snacks, cannot have wheats or rice, and need complex starches rather than simple, avoid fructose. The substitute for all-purpose flour that I came up with is 4 parts blanched almond flour, 4 parts garbanzo (bean) and 1 part potato STARCH (not potato flour). I substitute this in regular cookie recipes, but it is heavy for cakes and yeast breads. I make quick breads (like banana) in shallower loaves. I also add about 1 tsp xanthan gum per cup of flour. Although bean flour does taste in raw batter, I do not notice a bean taste after baking. This flour saves me daily headaches, literally! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/gluten-free-vegan#post-2325 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 10:25:13 +0000 mveeezy 2325@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi Lisa,</p> <p>I recently started excluding gluten from my diet too, so I am trying to find cookbooks as well. I have the Flying Apron book and am going to make the Pumpkin Cookies recipe with some leftover puree that I used to make vegan/GF pumpkin scones yesterday. I got that recipe from Susan O'Brien's "The Gluten-Free Vegan," which has a lot of recipes that seem to be great. The scones came out nice, by the way--they are not sweet or too dense, so they can be used to eat along with soup or other meals instead of regular bread. Or you can heat them up and put a little Smart Balance spread on them (I get the soy-free version) with some fruit preserves for a treat. </p> <p>I have been finding a lot of recipes online as well, beats buying tons of cookbooks, although I will be buying Elana's. She seems to be pretty definitive on her baking skills from what I can gather from the recipes and blog entries posted. </p> <p>I stopped eating gluten b/c months ago I did a 21-day cleanse and bloodwork prior to starting. At the end, the doctor analyzed my bloodwork and said that while I was in primarily good health, my thyroid seems to be overstimulated and was producing a bit too much hormone, even though my body was compensating nicely for it. This freaked me out and for months, I stuck my head in the sand about it, but recently decided to go in for some tests and take better care of myself. A good friend who is a functional medicine practitioner told me to to get off of wheat, since that can be related autoimmune responses with the thyroid. I took the plunge the next day and have to say that it's been a good experience so far two weeks in! Needing to prepare my meals a lot more which isn't always easy but that helps me not to cheat either.</p> <p>You can check out the Gluten-Free Girl website as well, but lots of her recipes need to be adapted to be vegan as she eats meat and uses dairy sometimes.</p> <p>Please post any other cookbooks you find here, I will check the thread! Thanks and Happy Holidays! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/gluten-free-vegan#post-2309 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 13:21:45 +0000 rebeccag 2309@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I am also a newer gluten-free vegan (well, trying; not so good at the vegan sometimes). My newest and favorite resource is the book, Clean Food, by Terry Walters. It is not a specific gluten-free cookbook, but the author's daughter has gluten intolerance, so most of the recipes are GF. And quite simple and pretty delicious, from what I've tried so far. If only I would have found this book a while back, I think it's all I would have needed. Well, that and this website! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/gluten-free-vegan#post-2294 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 03:55:39 +0000 Gluten Free BFF 2294@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hello!</p> <p>I have a few gluten-free vegan breakfast ideas on my website: <a href="http://gfbff.com/category/breakfast" rel="nofollow">http://gfbff.com/category/breakfast</a></p> <p>While I use eggs in my recipes, a simple replacement of ener-G egg replacer does the trick and every recipe I've converted "vegan" turned out splendidly.</p> <p>I also have a vegan protein shake I like to start the day with. <a href="http://gfbff.com/beverages/vegan-protein-shake" rel="nofollow">http://gfbff.com/beverages/vegan-protein-shake</a></p> <p>Good luck on your vegan and gluten-free journey!<br /> Lori </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/travel-tips-for-gluten-free-grain-free#post-2290 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 03:35:32 +0000 Gluten Free BFF 2290@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I will be traveling to New York City next weekend, and am in the same boat, being gluten-free and paleo myself! </p> <p>I have stocked up on apple sauce, kale chips, and my protein DIY shake packets (I use NOW eggwhite protein in single-serving ziplock bags). I will be making Elana's Rosemary Crackers and my very own beef jerky recipe in a couple days. I'll post the jerky recipe on my gluten-free, paleo blog: <a href="http://www.gfbff.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.gfbff.com</a> </p> <p>Check back this week for my "travel" post, if you'd like!</p> <p>Lori </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/travel-tips-for-gluten-free-grain-free#post-2287 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 08:09:28 +0000 kwchicago2002 2287@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I've travled a few times with a baby in tow who also eats as I do, grain and sugar free. What I've found works best is to bring a small cooler, the size of a purse. I like to bring hard boiled eggs, muffins or crackers, small container of roasted veggies, apple or pear sauce, and I like to make little mediterranean turkey meat balls though you don't eat meat. If you eat fish, you could do a fish cake of some sort. I tend to bring enough for the flight and the first day of eating so if I cannot get to a good grocery store or restaurant, we won't go hungry. Nuts, cheese, yogurt, are other good options. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/travel-tips-for-gluten-free-grain-free#post-2286 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:09:53 +0000 devduke2 2286@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi Kate,</p> <p>I travel for work and have a lot of food restrictions, so I certainly understand the need to be well prepared! I try to travel with nuts and a couple of avocados for trips, as well as a few gluten-free baked goods if I have the time. I also travel with Justin's nut butter packets (<a href="http://www.justinsnutbutter.com/)and" rel="nofollow">http://www.justinsnutbutter.com/)and</a> either apples or vegetables for a quick power snack. </p> <p>If you're going to NYC, you should be able to find a Whole Foods in any part of the city, and they'll have a ton of hot bar or salad bar options with ingredients listed so that you know what you can eat. </p> <p>I hope this helps! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/gluten-free-vegan#post-2255 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 19:16:05 +0000 Mrs.Whatsit 2255@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I am looking for new ideas for a vegan, GF breakfast...main dishes are great for dinner and I often will have leftovers for lunch. But breakfast is harder for some reason. Any suggestions/favorites? </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/gluten-free-vegan#post-2254 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:53:07 +0000 sammy-jane 2254@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>For baking I highly recommend the book "Babycakes" its the recipe book from a NYC vegan, gluten free and mostly sugar free bakery in NYC. The book contains everything from savory veggie muffins to decadent cakes.</p> <p>Also Veganomicon is a great vegan cookbook and although not all the recipies are gluten free they specify which ones are. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/travel-tips-for-gluten-free-grain-free#post-2253 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 03:10:18 +0000 KateB 2253@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi everyone,</p> <p>Later this month I am traveling from Melbourne to New York for a two-week trip to visit a close friend. As well as being very excited for my first trip to the US, I’ve also been thinking a lot about the logistics of traveling gluten-free, and in my case, also grain-free. I have only recently made these major eliminations to my diet (or, I prefer Elana’s terms, I have a new ‘meal plan’:)), so this will be a big change since my last trip. </p> <p>I thought this would be a great forum to get a discussion going: does anybody have any good tips that they have found useful while traveling with food restrictions? For my flight I have requested vegetarian gluten-free (I don’t do red meat either!), so it will be interesting to see what appears. I’ll also be sure to pack my own snacks: definitely some of Elana’s choc-chip cookies and granola:) </p> <p>Yet once I’ve arrived, that will be where the challenges set in. I have my trusty keep-cup (www.keepcup.com.au) for hot drinks and I think dried fruit and nuts will be staples. What have others found to be efficient ways of getting and transporting the food that you need whilst out and about? What do you find travels well and is fairly easy to come by? In particular, for those of you in the States, I was hoping for some recommendations for vegetable-friendly places (i.e. that are in most cities/suburbs) to get a quick lunch or snack whilst on the go; perhaps places which offer a good salad to-go? I have a feeling I’m going to miss my big bowl of greens to go with dinner. </p> <p>Thanks for reading, and I hope to hear from those with more experience at this than I!</p> <p>KateB. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/gluten-free-vegan#post-2243 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 03:47:37 +0000 will123 2243@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I am a vegan too and have gluten allergies. Well I usually try recipes from the <a href="http://www.glutenfreecuisines.com/" rel="nofollow">Free Gluten Free Recipes</a> website. You should look for "Vegetarian Main Dishes" section. It have tried most these recipes some of them are pretty easy to make. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/gluten-free-vegan#post-2230 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 09:35:00 +0000 theeclecticwoman 2230@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hello all!</p> <p>I'm a newbie...just joined last week. I have been eating a mostly vegetarian, sometimes vegan diet for a few months now and have recently started to eat gluten-free as well. I have an autoimmune disease (Graves') that causes IBS. I've noticed recently in cutting out GF foods I feel much better. </p> <p>Are any of you vegan and gluten-free cooks/bakers? Can you recommend good blogs, websites, cookbooks, etc? I found a GF &amp; Vegan cookbook this morning: Flying Apron's Gluten-Free &amp; Vegan Baking Book by Jennifer Katzinger. I have yet to read it.</p> <p>Any advice is greatly appreciated.</p> <p>Blessings,</p> <p>Mel </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/so-easy-coconut-flour-bread#post-2208 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 04:42:35 +0000 Jerzeegal 2208@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I found this recipe on the website of a man who lost over 200 lbs. by eating healthy. He became a whole new person. It's so easy!</p> <p>How To Make Coconut Flour Bread<br /> This is so drop dead simple, even the worst cooks can make this at home. It uses 4 ingredients, 2 of which are from coconuts.<br /> 6 eggs<br /> 1/2 cup melted coconut oil<br /> 1/2 teaspoon sea salt<br /> 3/4 cup coconut flour<br /> Ideally you’d want to use pasture eggs from your local farmer rather than supermarket eggs because of the improved nutritional profile pasture eggs have. Do what you have to do though.<br /> Mix all ingredients together and pour into a small bread pan wiped down with a little coconut oil.<br /> Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.<br /> Empty the bread out onto a towel or plate and leave it to cool for a while. Lining the bread pan with a little coconut oil should make the job easier.<br /> Because the bread is so dense, it doesn’t rise very high as you can see in the picture. When you prepare your bread pan with the oil, pay attention to the bottom portions of the pan. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/new-to-forum-gluten-free#post-2203 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 21:55:11 +0000 theeclecticwoman 2203@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi y'all! </p> <p>I'm new to the forum and eating gluten-free. I just started learning more about gluten-free baking, etc. I have not been diagnosed with Celiac, but I do have an autoimmune disease that causes IBS. I have been experimenting this week to see how my body responds when I eat regular foods (tortillas &amp; tortilla chips at my favorite Mexican restaurant, etc.) versus gluten-free foods. I have noticed a big difference and told my husband it's time to go GF. </p> <p>I am also trying to stop drinking Dr. Pepper; it's addicting and way too available here in Texas. ;) I also think it causes some of my intestinal issues. </p> <p>I plan to overhaul my pantry and get rid of anything not GF. My family will benefit from this as well, though they may not like it at first. However, they've done pretty good adjusting as I have learned more about health, wellness and nutrition and changed our lifestyle. My husband has been a great sport and gone along with all of it, though not always right away. ;) </p> <p>I will make GF yummies to win my sweet family over. </p> <p>Looking forward to learning from this forum.</p> <p>Blessings,</p> <p>Mel </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/gluten-free-pitzelles-which-flours-to-use#post-2188 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 19:05:28 +0000 Annette52 2188@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I am trying to find the correct substitution to make our traditional holiday Pitzelles. Would you suggest a blend of flours or all almond flour? The texture of pitzelles is somewhat dense... </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/gluten-free-pizzelles-recipe#post-2172 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 09:24:06 +0000 tangotildawn 2172@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I've done two that are gluten free. These both have cheese in the crust.<br /> I like both of them, but the first one has a more sturdy crust you can lift to eat. The second would probably to better by turning it during cooking as well. I like them both.</p> <p><a href="http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/recipe_Gluten-Free_Pizza_Crust.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/recipe_Gluten-Free_Pizza_Crust.htm</a></p> <p><a href="http://faretoremember.blogspot.com/2010/08/call-of-cauliflower-part-4-cauliflower.html" rel="nofollow">http://faretoremember.blogspot.com/2010/08/call-of-cauliflower-part-4-cauliflower.html</a> </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/gluten-free-sesame-cookies-wow#post-2167 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:21:20 +0000 push4health 2167@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I have made a sesame seed butter cookie for years but always wanted one that was gluten free. I followed Elana's recipe with a few minor changes. I only used 1/4 cup of agave nectar and added 2 TBSP of palm sugar to get more of that brown sugar taste. I also melted a couple tablespoons of butter and added that in as well. I did use the toasted tahini like Elana recommended. Last but not least I toasted 1 cup of sesame seeds in a nonstick crepe pan and put 1/2 cup into the dough and the other 1/2 I pretty much used up coating the dough balls. They took the full 10 minutes to be browned nicely and I must say they turned out amazingly good. They have a delicate crunch when you bite in but then they have a nice chewy texture at the same time. I brought samples to my sister and she loved them as did a couple of her friends who dropped by while I was visiting. These are a real hit -- thank you Elena! My next feat will be to make a gluten free oatmeal, raisin, walnut cookie that has a similar texture -- love that delicate crunch and chewiness together. I have the Bob's Red Mill gluten free old fashioned rolled oats and found a recipe using a flour made from them as well as some kept whole that looks promising. Another day, another cookie to try! How good to know that we can eat sweets in moderation that are high in protein, good fats, fiber and won't spike our blood sugar and are gluten free! Yipee! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/gluten-free-pizzelles-recipe#post-2151 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 20:02:30 +0000 TastefullyMelissa 2151@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Has anyone tried making gluten free pizzelles? If so, is there a recipe that you found has worked best? </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/vietnamese-cold-noodle-salad#post-1846 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:42:00 +0000 YenNguyen239 1846@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>INGREDIENTS YOU'LL NEED</p> <p>2 servings Star Anise Foods’ Brown Rice Noodles<br /> ½ cup thinly sliced Cucumber<br /> ½ cup thinly sliced Red Bell Pepper<br /> ¼ cup Cilantro (optional)<br /> ½ Lime<br /> 1 tsp Olive Oil or Sesame Oil</p> <p>COOKING INSTRUCTIONS</p> <p>Step 1: Bring water to boil. Cook Noodles for about 2 mins until tender. Drain and rinse thoroughly with cold water. Stir thoroughly with Sesame or Olive Oil. </p> <p>Step 2: In a salad bowl add Noodles, Cucumber, Red Bell Pepper, Cilantro. Squeeze Lime all over. Mix. Salt &amp; Pepper to taste. </p> <p>Note: You can add ready to eat Tofu, cooked Chicken Breast Strips, Shrimps and other vegetables if desired. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/bouldergolden-gluten-free-wild-womens-adventure#post-1838 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:27:20 +0000 nicole.irlbeck 1838@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>This is an upcoming event we thought your forum could be interested in that is local to the Boulder area. 2 local fitness coaches are hosting a "Wild Women's Adventure" in Golden Gate Canyon State park. The 24 hour adventure will be all GLUTEN FREE with many dairy free options as well. Participants will have the opportunity to share their adventure with extraordinary women while having the option to participate in classes on hiking or trail running, circuit training, yoga, and mind-body exercises. We will be staying at the historic Harmsen Ranch overnight for a total cost of $149, but we are also accepting daytime participants for $89. This includes your overnight stay, all meals and snacks, and your instructor fees.</p> <p>You can get more information at <a href="http://restorationfitness.net/whatsnew" rel="nofollow">http://restorationfitness.net/whatsnew</a>. Or you can contact one of the "guidesses": Nicole at 303-482-6290, nicole@restorationfitnessnet or Christine Neff at 303-489-1505 or e-mail is <a href="mailto:cneff@elevateconditioning.com">cneff@elevateconditioning.com</a>.</p> <p>We would love to open up our event to any of you who are adventurously gluten free!! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/key-lime-pie#post-1734 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:57:47 +0000 lisastafford 1734@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Here is my healthy, uncooked version of frog pie.<br /> 1 avocado, pitted, scooped from peel<br /> 1 can Trader Joe's coconut milk<br /> up to 1/2 cup honey or agave<br /> up to 1/4 cup lime juice<br /> 1 tsp fresh lemon or lime zest</p> <p>Blend in Vita Mix or blender. Chill and serve as pudding or pour into pie crust of your choice. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/key-lime-pie#post-1728 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:59:57 +0000 JoseG 1728@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Here's an sweetened condensed milk substitute from gluten-free goddess. I've been meaning to try it but haven't gotten around to it yet. I think it could be even better than the real thing:</p> <p>Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk:</p> <p>3 cups coconut milk (or other non-dairy milk)<br /> 1/2 cup organic sugar- or sweeten to taste with agave</p> <p>Stir ingredients together in a sauce pan and heat gently; cook slowly over low to almost medium heat, stirring constantly, until the volume is reduced to about 1 cup.</p> <p>Add some vanilla extract to taste, if you like; and a pinch of sea salt, if desired.</p> <p>Cool the condensed milk and refrigerate if not using right away.</p> <p>Read more: <a href="http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com/2008/12/baking-cooking-substitutions-for-gluten.html#ixzz0r4USYi5c" rel="nofollow">http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com/2008/12/baking-cooking-substitutions-for-gluten.html#ixzz0r4USYi5c</a> </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/key-lime-pie#post-1649 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:53:48 +0000 vk 1649@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Kim,<br /> I had a desire to make key lime pie as well. What I did was followed Elana's recipe for Lemon bars (substituted key lime for the lemon juice) which is found in her cookbook along with the marshmallow frosting for the"meringue". It came out wonderful. Hope this will help.<br /> Vk </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/key-lime-pie#post-1639 Wed, 26 May 2010 16:35:30 +0000 kimgarmstrong 1639@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Elana,</p> <p>I used to make the Barefoot Contessa key lime pie all the time. I have noticed that you have adapted some of her recipes. Have you thought about a gluten/dairy free key lime pie? The gluten and dairy free members of our household would love it. I wouldn't know where to start, but if you don't have time, can you provide suggestions for experimenting with one of your other recipes?</p> <p>Thank you! Kim </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/the-paleo-diet#post-1460 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 06:12:21 +0000 lisastafford 1460@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Thanks so much for your encouraging reply. I had blood work recently, and it was all excellent, including the thyroid. </p> <p>I think the answer lies in 3 components - doing the right amount of the right exercise consistently each week (sometimes I have trouble sleeping and fail to exercise), limiting my fruit, almond flour, honey (carb) intake, (I think I was eating more of these than I realized, and over time, it was sabotoging my efforts), good quality sleep of sufficient duration. (Natural Calm was recently recommended to me on The Paleo Chix blog to help me sleep through the night. I am waiting for my order to come in the mail). My plan is to get all three of these components on track at the same time.</p> <p>Once I reach my ideal body weight, I can increase my carbs a little bit and maintain my weight. </p> <p>I have tried food combining at times. My concern with it relates to the surge of sugar in the bloodstream and the ensuing surge of insulin which causes excess to be stored as fat. Thanks for the idea. I value smart caring people who take the time to share their thoughts generously with me.</p> <p>This forum is part of the reason I have been able to be so disciplined with my diet. I feel supported and part of something bigger than myself.</p> <p>Have you read The Primal Blueprint? I don't agree with absolutely everything in it, but I highly recommend it. </p>