Well, I decided to return the Zojirushi 1 pound Mini-Loaf Bread machine and trade up for the full sized 2 pound machine. I debated and debated: for almost two weeks the box sat on the sideboard, taunting me with a photo of fresh hot bread…. Ultimately the decision came down to money vs. possible success with baking. “Money” because it would cost $$ to return to Amazon, more money for the larger machine, more money for more ingredients to make the 2 pound loaves and money because of the possible waste of not finishing a loaf. “Success” because I have never, in my whole entire life, baked a loaf of bread. Let alone a non-gluten bread (which, from all of the reading I’ve done, isn’t necessarily easy!). I figured I’d better (as my grandma used to say) “stack the decks” and do whatever it takes to be as successful with my GFCF bread endeavors as possible right from the start. So now I’ve returned the Home Bakery Mini machine and ordered the full sized 2 pound machine. null A major deciding factor in the decision was also that all of the recipes I could find for GFCF bread were for two pound loaves: The cookbook I purchased, Gluten-Free Baking Classics for the Bread Machine, only has recipes for the 2 pound machine. As much as I searched and searched (going to other blogs, reviews and the authors’ website), I couldn’t find any 1-pound modification instructions. And every bag of GFCF bread I purchased (Bob’s Red Mill GF Bread) are either to be made by hand or in a 2 pound machine. So it...
I’m not one for coupons. As a mom and business owner (two full time jobs!), I’ve never been able to get my act together enough to find the time to gather them, remember to bring them to the store and somehow, if I manage to get this far, I often forget they’re in my purse and forget to actually USE them! Sad but true. But these days, with all the preproduction I do planning and maintaing a GFCF diet, I figured I may as well incorporate saving money into the new organization/food routine. Especially since there are so many things that I need in that I can only find at Whole Foods. (We’ve taken to calling Whole Foods “The Whole Paycheck Store” !) So I just got a link off of Pandora (LOVE that site!! Check out my Station here) for a direct link to the weekly Whole Foods Coupons. Since they change every week, I have no idea if there will be anything good on the day you might click on it, but it’s worth a...
While it turns out that I’m not a Celiac, being GFCF means that I adhere to all the rules of Celiac – and then some! I thought this was a very interesting article. In it New York Senator Kevin Parker (D-Brooklyn), discusses Celiac Disease and, most interestingly, an introduction of two bills. The second bill, S.7460, may help anyone with food allergies or sensitivities. I’m going to research that further and will post back with info on that bill. Until then, here’s a partial reposting, the bits I thought were interesting as it applies to anyone following a GFCF diet: ——- Celiac Disease causes damage to the lining of the small intestine from eating gluten and other proteins found in wheat, barley, rye and possibly oats. The exact cause is unknown; however, those with a family member with Celiac Disease are at greater risk for developing the disease. The disorder is most common in those of European ancestry and women are affected more commonly than men. More than two million people in the United States, or about 1 in 133 people have the disease. In New York State, approximately 150,000 people suffer from Celiac Disease. “No treatment can cure Celiac Disease. However, you can effectively manage Celiac Disease through changing your diet,” Senator Parker said. “Gluten is found in bread, pasta, bagels, pizza and many other popular foods but can also be found in medicines, vitamins and lip balm. People with Celiac Disease may have no symptoms but can still develop complications of the disease over time. Raising awareness among medical professionals and the public could save lives.” There are numerous...
