Hold The Gluten

This is a gluten-free zone - you'll find nary a wheat, barley, oat, or stalk of rye lurking here. Join us as we blog and podcast about our lives, gluten free.

Tue, 30 December 2008
Hold The Gluten 15 - Dog Drama, Super Duper, & Dough

The latest episode of my Hold The Gluten Podcast is now live!

Episode 15 “Dog Drama, Super Duper, & Dough” Features:

  • Baxter vs. my GF holiday cookies.
  • How I avoided getting glutened over the Holidays!
  • Duper our imaginary friend.
  • Did you know Playdoh contains gluten?!
  • Gluten free dough options: Aroma Dough, A Year of CrockPotting, & Gluten Free Dough Recipe
  • Gluten Free mixes for the EZ Bake Oven by Food Tek Quick Bake Kids
  • Why are people who are not gluten intolerant going GF?!?  The mystifying GF fad diet.
  • What do YOU think of this HTG Podcast?  Leave your feedback wherever you download this podcast!

Read the blog. Listen to the podcast. Educate yourself.

Rock on Celiacs!

Visit my main site at http://holdthegluten.net


Direct download: 015_HoldTheGluten-29Dec2008.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:08pm EDT
Wed, 17 December 2008
Hold The Gluten 14 - Is It January Yet?!

Episode 14 “Is It January Yet?!” Features:

  • Wine and M&M’s…Duh - forgot gluten free food at a recent party.
  • Gluten Free Flours - always refrigerate (4 to 6 months) or freeze (up to one year).  Due to the lack of processing, most alternative flours will go rancid if not stored properly.
  • There is no “Holy Grail” for a GF Flour combination.  With flours such as Amaranth, Buckwheat, Millet, Quinoa, Sorghum, and Teff — use the 1/3 rule.
  • Remember that gluten free flours tend to absorb more liquid.  You may need to increase your liquid ingredients to avoid your baked goods being too dry/crumbly.
  1. Amaranth: Powerhouse for fiber, iron, B vitamins, and calcium.  Works well in baked goods due to high moisture content in grain.  Provides a nutty, grainy flavor.  Note - there is a strong smell/taste with Amaranth.
  2. Brown Rice: Healthier choice than White Rice Flour due to whole grain.  Nutty flavor.  Can have a gritty texture (combine with other flours to combat this).
  3. Buckwheat: No relation to wheat whatsoever.  Buckwheat is actually a herb and related to the rhubarb plant.  Provides a nutty, earthy flavor.
  4. Millet: Non-acid forming, making Millet Flour easy to digest.  Creates a light, crunchy crust for baked goods.  Provides a sweet, nutty flavor.
  5. Quinoa: Works well in baked goods due to high moisture content in grain.
  6. Sorghum: Closely mimics wheat flour.  Good for pizza crusts, scones, biscuits.
  7. Teff: Excellent thickener for soups, gravies, puddings, or stews.  Provides a mild, nutty flavor.
  • Don’t get glutened over the holidays!  Never be embarrassed to ask questions or double check the labels of that well-meaning family member cooking for you.
  • What’s your holiday tradition?  Have a new tradition you’ve created since going gluten free?  E-mail me at celiac@holdthegluten.net
  • Are you an Gluten Free Eagles Fan?  Check out EaglesFanCast blog & podcast. Yes, this is another shameless plug for hubby!

Read the blog. Listen to the podcast. Educate yourself.

Rock on Celiacs!

Visit my main site at http://holdthegluten.net

Direct download: 014_HoldTheGluten-17Dec2008.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:37pm EDT
Thu, 27 November 2008
Hold The Gluten 13 - Holiday Heebie Jeebies

Episode 13 “Holiday Heebie Jeebies” Features:

  • My personal quest for a GF turkey.  Gravy that is gluten free!!
  • Holiday menu ideas: GF pumpkin pie, pumpkin cheesecake, and stuffing (check out my recipes!).
  • Carol Fenster’s 1,000 Gluten Free Recipes cookbook.
  • Use caution at bake sales, craft shows (gluten free foods made/sold from the home).

Read the blog. Listen to the podcast. Educate yourself.

Rock on Celiacs!

Visit my main site at http://holdthegluten.net

Direct download: 013_HoldTheGluten-26Nov2008.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:18pm EDT
Thu, 13 November 2008
Hold The Gluten 12 - Gluten Free Thanksgiving

The latest episode of my Hold The Gluten Podcast is now live!

Episode 12 “Gluten Free Thanksgiving” Features:

Read the blog. Listen to the podcast. Educate yourself.

Rock on Celiacs!

Visit my main site at http://holdthegluten.net

Direct download: 012_HoldTheGluten-13Nov2008.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:04pm EDT
Thu, 30 October 2008
Hold The Gluten 11 - All That and a Bag of Gluten Free Chips!

The latest episode of my Hold The Gluten Podcast is now live!

Episode 11 “All That & A Bag Of Gluten Free Chips” Features:

  • Cross contamination addendum - wheat gluten in dog & cat food/treats.
  • “On The Go” lunch suggestions for listener Angela.
  • 2008 Gluten Free Halloween Candy List.
  • SillyYaks On-Line Support Group founded by Melonie Katz.
  • Cooking gluten free:  finally feeding and nurturing myself.
  • New gluten free alcohols - stay tuned for future updates on my purchases (Green’s Beer & Roth Vodka for the Philadelphia Eagles tailgate party.
  • Are you an Gluten Free Eagles Fan?  Check out EaglesFanCast blog & podcast. Yes, this is a shameless plug for hubby!

Read the blog. Listen to the podcast. Educate yourself.

Rock on Celiacs!

Visit my main site at http://holdthegluten.net

Direct download: 011_HoldTheGluten-30Oct2008.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:41pm EDT
Thu, 16 October 2008
Hold The Gluten 10 - Avoiding Cross Contamination

The latest episode of my Hold The Gluten Podcast is now live!

Episode 10 “Avoiding Cross Contamination” Features:

  • Listener Sally (newly diagnosed) asks about avoiding cross contamination in the home.
  • Toaster vs. Toaster Oven (purchase extra rack & tray for ovens for GF foods).
  • Separate container of spreads, condiments (i.e. butter, mayo, cream cheese, jelly, peanut butter).
  • Non-food items such as sifters, baking sheets, & wooden utensils.
  • Did you know?  Flour dust can stay airborne for hours after use.
  • Storage containers for gluten free food.
  • Label, label, label!
  • Bread makers and deep fryers.

Read the blog. Listen to the podcast. Educate yourself.

Rock on Celiacs!

Visit my main site at http://holdthegluten.net

Direct download: 010_HoldTheGluten-15Oct2008.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:27am EDT
Thu, 2 October 2008
Hold The Gluten 9 - Celiac Palooza!

The latest episode of my Hold The Gluten Podcast is now live!

Episode 9 “Celiac Palooza!” Features:

  • Huge gluten-free Thank You!
  • NFCA “Appetite For Awareness” event synopsis
  • Cold River Blueberry Potato Vodka
  • Boar’s Head Lunch Meats, Cheeses, & Condiments
  • Food Tek individual microwavable slices/rolls
  • October is Celiac Awareness Month - get the word out!
  • Gluten Free Fried Foods - Cool Daddy Deep Fryer joy.

Read the blog. Listen to the podcast. Educate yourself.

Rock on Celiacs!

Visit my main site at http://holdthegluten.net


Direct download: 009_HoldTheGluten-02Oct2008.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:58pm EDT
Wed, 17 September 2008
Hold The Gluten 8 - The Good, The Bad, and The Gluten Free

The latest episode of my Hold The Gluten Podcast is now live!

Episode 8 “The Good, The Bad, and The Gluten Free” Features:

Read the blog. Listen to the podcast. Educate yourself.

Rock on Celiacs!

Visit my main site at http://holdthegluten.net

Direct download: 008_HoldTheGluten-17Sep2008.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:15pm EDT
Thu, 4 September 2008
Hold The Gluten 7 - Gluten Free Buns of Steel

The latest episode of my Hold The Gluten Podcast is now live!

Episode 7 “Gluten Free Buns of Steel” Features:

  • Weight gain after celiac disease diagnosis.
  • Gluten free foods - awareness and consumption.
  • Summer Olympics 2008 - Amy Yoder Begley, distance runner and Celiac.
  • GF food options that are workout friendly:
  • Bumble Bar, Lara Bar, PureFit, Think Products, Hammer Products (bars & gels), Zing Bars, Sharkies Sports Chews, & Gu Rocktain Energy Products (Vanilla Orange gel)
  • Get blood work done regularly to monitor any need for nutritional supplements.
  • Dietitian/Nutritionist can assess your gluten free diet and make necessary recommendations.

Read the blog. Listen to the podcast. Educate yourself.

Rock on Celiacs!

Visit my main site at http://holdthegluten.net

 

Direct download: 007_HoldTheGluten-04Sep2008.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:14pm EDT
Wed, 20 August 2008
Hold The Gluten 6 - Planes, Trains and Automobiles (Gluten Free!)

The latest episode of my Hold The Gluten Podcast is now live!

Episode 6 “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (Gluten Free!)” Features:

  • Getting to your destination.
  • Airlines offering GF meals.
  • Pack GF snacks in carry on (a must!)
  • Research, research, research!
  • GF blogs & newsgroups can provide info on where to safely eat at your destination.
  • Find chain restaurants and grocery stores in area.
  • Triumph Dining Cards - free GF American Dining Cards during month of August.
  • Lesson learned - unknowingly given grain alcohol on trip - told it was potato vodka.

Read the blog. Listen to the podcast. Educate yourself.

Rock on Celiacs!

Visit my main site at http://holdthegluten.net


Direct download: 006_HoldTheGluten-20Aug2008.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:47pm EDT
Wed, 6 August 2008
Hold The Gluten 5 - Happy Hour, Gluten Free!
Episode 5 “Happy Hour, Gluten Free!” Features:

Read the blog. Listen to the podcast. Educate yourself.

Rock on Celiacs!

Visit my main site at http://holdthegluten.net



Direct download: 005_HoldTheGluten-06Aug2008.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:56pm EDT
Thu, 24 July 2008
Hold The Gluten 4 - Get Tested!
Episode 4 "Get Tested!" Features:
  • Discussion on genetic testing and blood tests.  Exactly who needs them?
  • The genetic test for Celiac Disease is known as the Celiac Disease DNA Test.  To clarify even further, specify HLA genotyping of the DQA1 and DQB1 genes.
  • The Celiac Disease DNA test is most useful for family members of individuals with the disease — particularly first-degree relatives— such as parents, siblings, or children of people who have been diagnosed.
  • A Celiac Blood Panel should also be performed to check antibodies.
  • Celiac Blood Panel tests include: Anti-endomysial antibody test (EMA-IgA), Total Serum IgA, and Anti-Tissue Transglutaminase (tTG-IgA)
  • What happens if a family member does test positive for the Celiac Gene but negative for Celiac Disease?  What next?
Read the blog. Listen to the podcast. Educate yourself.

Rock on Celiacs!

Visit my main site at http://HoldTheGluten.net
Direct download: 004_HoldTheGluten-23Jul2008.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:34am EDT
Wed, 9 July 2008
Hold The Gluten 3 - Picnic Paranoia
Episode 3 "Picnic Paranoia" Features:
  • A Celiac's "Picnic Paranoia".
  • Food as a social experience.
  • Surviving (gluten free!) summer picnics, pool parties, and various shindigs.
  • Easy Gluten Free dishes to bring to get togethers.
  • Maureen's 7 layer dip recipe.
  • "Beyond Rice Cakes" - a gluten free cookbook authored by Vanessa Maltin of the NFCA.
  • Enjoying the summer months with an unglutened belly!
Read the blog. Listen to the podcast. Educate yourself.

Rock on Celiacs!

Visit my main site at http://HoldTheGluten.net

Direct download: 003_HoldTheGluten-09Jul2008.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:18pm EDT
Wed, 2 July 2008
Hold The Gluten 2 - One Sandwich, Hold The Bread Please
Episode 2 - July 2, 2008

Good things are happening at Hold The Gluten!

Episode 1 of the HTG Podcast is now under my belt. Whew! With wet feet, I have eagerly returned to the microphone and Episode 2 of my Hold The Gluten Podcast is now live!

Episode 2 "One Sandwich, Hold the Bread Please" Features:

BREAD...the holy grail for all celiacs.
Oddities and quirks of gluten free bread.
GF bread options on Cusinart CBK200 and Breadman TR875 Breadmakers.
Making gluten free bread in my new Cuisinart!
Bob's Redmill Gluten Free Bread Mix.
Review of my four favorite frozen/pre-made bread options that are actually edible.

Read the blog. Listen to the podcast. Educate yourself.

Rock on Celiacs!

Visit my main site at http://HoldTheGluten.net

Direct download: 002_HoldTheGluten-02Jul2008.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:57pm EDT
Wed, 25 June 2008
Hold The Gluten 1 - Is This Thing On?

Episode 1 - June 25, 2008

Well, it’s official, the very first episode of my Hold The Gluten Podcast is LIVE!!!

I need to give huge props to my very talented tech-savvy hubby.  Without him, I would never have entered this mystifying world of two turntables and a microphone.  Well, there’s really no turntables, but it just sounds hipper.

Episode 1 “Is This Thing On?” Features:

Why I created this podcast.
What the heck is Celiac Disease?
My celiac story - who I am and where I’m from.

Read the blog. Listen to the podcast. Educate yourself.

Rock on Celiacs!

Direct download: 001_HoldTheGluten-24Jun2008.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:41pm EDT
Wed, 4 June 2008
Hello World and Information
A podcast will be forthcoming very very soon...

But in the meantime, please visit my main website, where I will be blogging about life with celiac on a regular basis.  This site will serve only as a copy of each episode's Show Notes, and the main feed for the podcast itself.

So stop on over to Hold the Gluten, stay a while, and say Hi!
Category:general -- posted at: 10:01pm EDT

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