Thursday, April 2, 2015

GLUTEN FREE BISCUITS

1 CUP OF BROWN RICE FLOUR
3/4 TEASPOON OF BAKING SODA
3/4 TEASPOON SALT
1/4 CUP OLIVE OIL
3/4-1 CUP GREEK OR FULL FAT YOGURT
1 EGG OPTIONAL
MIX THE DRY INGREDIENTS TOGETHER THAN ADD WET INGREDIENTS. DO NOT OVER MIX. DROP BY HEAPING TABLESPOONS INTO A BAKING PAN AND BAKE AT 425 DEGREES TILL GOLDEN BROWN.
2 TABLESPOONS OF FLAX COULD BE ADDED FOR PROTEIN IF DESIRED BUT WILL MAKE THE BISCUITS HEAVIER.

Monday, March 16, 2015

MY FAVORITE GLUTEN FREE BREAD

THIS BREAD TAKES A LITTLE EFFORT, BUT IS WORTH EVERY BIT OF IT. FRESH OUT OF THE BREAD MACHINE IT HAS A MOIST TEXTURE AND IS GREAT FOR SANDWICHES. OF COURSE, AFTER A DAY OR TWO IT DRIES OUT AND GETS CRUMBLY LIKE ALL HOMEMADE BREAD. THAT IS NEVER A PROBLEM IN MY HOME BECAUSE WE EAT IT ALL UP IN ONE DAY!!!!

SHOPPING LIST:

EGGS
MILK
BROWN SUGAR (IF YOU DON'T HAVE BROWN WHITE WILL WORK)
SALT
HONEY (RAW HONEY IF POSSIBLE)
OLIVE OIL(VEGETABLE OIL WORKS BUT IS NOT AS GOOD)
WHITE RICE FLOUR (BOB'S RED MILL IS THE BRAND I RECOMMEND ON ALL THE FLOURS)
BROWN RICE FLOUR (I PREFER TO MILL MY OWN)
TAPIOCA STARCH
POTATO STARCH
ALMOND MEAL
FLAX MEAL
ACTIVE DRY YEAST
IF YOU DON'T HAVE A CORN ALLERGY YOU CAN ALSO PURCHASE XANTHAN GUM BUT IT IS NOT REQUIRED. IT DOES GIVE IT A MORE ELASTIC TEXTURE WHICH MAKES IT THAT MUCH CLOSER TO THE WHITE BREAD YOU ARE USED TO. I PERSONALLY DO NOT USE IT ANY MORE.

IF YOU HAVE A BREAD MACHINE:
MIX TOGETHER 3 EGGS, 1 CUP MILK, 2 TABLESPOONS BROWN SUGAR, 3/4 TEASPOON SALT, AND 1/3 CUP OF OIL WITH A FORK BREAKING UP YOLKS. ADD ABOUT 2 TABLESPOONS OF HONEY TO THE BREAD PAN, COVERING THE PADDLE THOROUGHLY. POUR IN LIQUID MIXTURE.
ADD 1 CUP BROWN RICE FLOUR, 1 CUP WHITE RICE FLOUR, 1/2 CUP TAPIOCA STARCH, 1/2 CUP POTATO STARCH, 1/4 CUP ALMOND MEAL, 1/4 CUP FLAX MEAL, AND 2 TEASPOONS OF YEAST. SET BREAD MACHINE ON BASIC WITH LIGHT CRUST AND DON'T FORGET TO SCRAPE THE EDGES TO ENSURE ALL DRY INGREDIENTS ARE MIXED IN TO THE BATTER.

WITHOUT A BREAD MACHINE: MIX THE SAME LIQUID INGREDIENT WITH A MIXER UNTIL EGGS ARE FROTHY. SLOWLY ADD DRY INGREDIENTS, SCRAPING EDGE OF BOWL TO MIX THOROUGHLY. TRANSFER TO A GREASED AND FLOURED LOAF PAN LEAVING AT LEAST AN INCH SPACE TO THE TOP OF THE PAN. CAN ALSO BE DIVIDED INTO TO LOAVES IF DESIRED. LET RISE IN A WARM PLACE TILL ALMOST DOUBLE.( ABOUT AN HOUR) PUSH DOWN WITH A KNIFE, AND LET RISE AGAIN TILL ALMOST DOUBLE.(ABOUT AN HOUR) BAKE AT 325 FOR FORTY-FIFTY MINUTES OR UNTIL TOP IS VERY DARK AND TOOTHPICK INSERTED IN MIDDLE COMES OUT CLEAN.

IF YOU DON'T HAVE A BREAD MACHINE AND ARE SERIOUS ABOUT GLUTEN FREE--GO GET ONE. THEY SAVE YOU TIME EFFORT AND MAKE THE BREAD MUCH BETTER IN TEXTURE AND TASTE.




Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Have I always been gluten sensitive?

This is a question that I asked when I was first diagnosed with gluten sensitivity. Of course, we all could look back and see different ailments we had through the years and wonder if it was related to the gluten. There are many different reasons why some people become gluten sensitive. I would like to look at a few of them in this post.
Of course at the top of the list would be Celiac disease. According to the Mayo Clinic those with Celiac disease experience an immune response to the protein found in wheat, barley, oats, and rye which in turn makes them feel very ill, causing all sorts of symptoms. This may or may not be inherited.
Poor diet could be a factor as well. Eating a lot of highly proccessed foods or fast food can load your body full of unhealthy toxins. Chemicals are in these foods. God intended for us to eat fruits vegetables and whole grains and fresh meats. Real food, not food products!
Another reason for gluten sensitivity is abnormal gut flora. Our digestive system is naturally inhabited with lots of good bacteria that aid in digestion of our foods as well as controlling candida and preventing parasites. When that delicate balance is upset by antibiotics or medications, or even emotional stress and poor diet, it makes our bodies subject for all kinds of digestive problems including gluten and lactose intolerance. Read more hear...
Another cause of digestive problems in general, including gluten sensitivity, is a spinal problem. Those of you who have gluten sensitivity like I do need to stop and think about what other problems may be present. Do you have scoliosis as well? Have you ever injured your back? Had back or neck surgery in the past? Even if you do not experience pain in your back or neck, if it has been previously injured or you have a hereditary spinal issue like scoliosis, it could be the cause of your symptoms. Each part of your spine affects different organs in your body. Your digestive system is not excluded! I know this sounds like a long shot, but I am finding this to be true myself personally! Check out these interesting facts.
There could be many different reasons why your body is not functioning right. We are all unique. But there is one thing we all have in common: God designed our bodies to be healthy! Like it says in Proverbs 3:5-8 King James Version (KJV)
"5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.
8 It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones."
A positive attitude goes a long way as well! Proverbs 16:24 - "Pleasant words [are as] an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones."
TO SUM IT ALL UP-1 Corinthians 10:31 - "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God."
Have a healthy, happy, gluten free day!
~EM KENNEDY~
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Wednesday, October 29, 2014

More stores selling gluten free products

Hey, I know it has been a while since I posted anything. Mommies have the right to be busy! As far as gluten free goes, there has been such a wonderful increase in products to the point you no longer have to say I wish I could have lasagna, or english muffins, etc. Just make a trip to your neighborhood Kroger, Sprouts, Walmart, or even Food Lion and Farm Fresh. If you have trouble finding what you are looking for, simply ask someone. Most stores are sporting a new gluten free section! I love it! Especially Glutino wafers, yummmm:)
Have a blessed gluten free day!
EM

Thursday, April 3, 2014

IS GLUTEN FREE BECOMING MORE POPULAR

WHEN I FIRST WENT GLUTEN FREE IT SEEMED LIKE THERE WAS HARDLY ANY GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS OUT THERE FOR EASY MEALS. NOW AT OUR LOCAL KROGER THERE IS A FREEZER ISLE DEDICATED TO GLUTEN FREE! CORN DOGS, PIZZA, ROLLS, AND ENGLISH MUFFINS TO NAME A FEW, ALL WEARING THE GLUTEN FREE NAME. WALMART HAS GLUTEN FREE ITEMS FOR SALE AND EVEN FOOD LION HAS BEGUN TO LEAN TOWARD THIS SENSITIVE SUBJECT BY CARRYING SOME GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS. IS IT BECOMING MORE POPULAR OR IS THE AWARENESS OF THIS PROBLEM OF GLUTEN SENSITIVITY FINALLY SPREADING? WE ALL WAIT FOR THE NEXT BIG THING IN GLUTEN FREE, LOWER OF PRICES!!!

Monday, March 18, 2013

GLUTEN FREE AND GLAD

IT REALLY IS GOOD TO BE GLUTEN FREE! SATURDAY ME AND MY AWESOME HUSBAND SERVED 25 PEOPLE SUPPER AND 27 PEOPLE DESERT IN A VERY ORGANIZED GLUTEN FREE WAY! MY 2 YEAR OLD GLUTEN FREE, CORN FREE BABY HAD AN AWESOME B-DAY PARTY AND I AM MORE THAN HAPPY TO GO THROUGH THE TROUBLE TO SEE THAT HE COULD EAT ANYTHING WE SERVED!
ON TOP OF THAT WE CELEBRATED YESTERDAY WITH DELICIOUS BLT SANDWICHES ON GLUTEN FREE CORN FREE BREAD! THE BEST STUFF OUT THERE!!!! SORRY I WAS TO BUSY EATING TO TAKE PICS.

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Dealing with a gluten sensitivity?

Are you one of the thousands of people just diagnosed with gluten sensitivity? Don't fear you are not alone. There are a lot of great resources out there to help you learn to adjust to your new lifestyle. There are cookbooks, and blogs, websites and books all loaded with info to help us learn as much as possible about gluten sensitivity and how to cook for someone facing this problem. Take time to check out all the good links we have already gathered for you, and relax with a little more knowledge about gluten.