Hold the Gluten (Podcast)
Hold The Gluten 12 - Gluten Free Thanksgiving
The latest episode of my Hold The Gluten Podcast is now live!
Episode 12 âGluten Free Thanksgivingâ Features:
- Celebrating Thanksgiving âGluten Freeâ is possible!
- Gluten Free Turkeys: Empire Kosher, Honeysuckle White, Jennie-O, Perdue, Sheltons, & Shadybrook Farms.
- Butterball states that gluten is not a âtop 8 allergenâ. Verify with Butterball that the product you are considering purchasing is gluten free.
- Gluten Free Gravy Mixes: Roadâs End Organic Savory Herb Gravy, OrgraN Vegetarian Gravy, Maxwellâs Kitchen Brown Gravy.
- Stuffing options: substitute gluten free bread, cornbread or rice stuffing.
- Sides: Homemade cranberry sauce, fruit salad, Kahlua candied yams, green bean casserole with Funyuns.
- Desserts: Whole Foods GF Bakehouse pre-made pie crusts, my own low-fat pumpkin pie, or pumpkin cheesecake (will post recipe shortly).
Read the blog. Listen to the podcast. Educate yourself.
Rock on Celiacs!
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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 âAll That & A Bag Of Gluten Free Chipsâ Features:
- Cross contamination addendum - wheat gluten in dog & cat food/treats.
- âOn The Goâ 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 (Greenâs 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!
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Hold The Gluten 10 - Avoiding Cross Contamination
The latest episode of my Hold The Gluten Podcast is now live!
Episode 10 âAvoiding Cross Contaminationâ 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!
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Hold The Gluten 9 - Celiac Palooza!
The latest episode of my Hold The Gluten Podcast is now live!
Episode 9 âCeliac Palooza!â Features:
- Huge gluten-free Thank You!
- NFCA âAppetite For Awarenessâ event synopsis
- Cold River Blueberry Potato Vodka
- Boarâs 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!
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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 âThe Good, The Bad, and The Gluten Freeâ Features:
- Frustrations with being gluten free
- Obsession with poop
- Rarity of dining out - miss social aspect
- Positive aspects of being gluten free
- Diagnosis
- Amazing gluten free community on Internet (GF blogs, Facebook, Twitter, MySpace)
- âMainstreamâ gluten free foods
- Rachel at Crispy Cook 2 80+ blogger listing
- NFCA Appetite For Awareness Event, Philadelphia, PA 09/24/2008
- NFCAâs Gluten-Free Kitchen Protocol Training Program (GREAT)
Read the blog. Listen to the podcast. Educate yourself.
Rock on Celiacs!
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Hold The Gluten 7 - Gluten Free Buns of Steel
The latest episode of my Hold The Gluten Podcast is now live!
Episode 7 âGluten Free Buns of Steelâ 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
Hold The Gluten 6 - Planes, Trains and Automobiles (Gluten Free!)
The latest episode of my Hold The Gluten Podcast is now live!
Episode 6 âPlanes, Trains, and Automobiles (Gluten Free!)â 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.
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Rock on Celiacs!
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Hold The Gluten 5 - Happy Hour, Gluten Free!
- Discussion on what alcohols are gluten free.
- Tequila - Jose Cuervo. All Jose Cuervo Tequilas, Authentic Cuervo Margaritas, Margarita Minis, and Golden Margaritas are gluten-free.
- Rum - Bacardi Rum. Mojito Recipe.
- Cider - Woodchuck Draft Cider. All gluten free!
- Sake. Know of a safe sake??
- Beer - Bardâs Tale Beer - Dragonâs Gold, Anheuser-Buschâs Redbridge, Ramapo Valley Brewery Honey Beer, and Newgrist Beer from Lakefront Brewery.
- Wine - Kendall Jackson, Beringer, Ecco, and Copperridge. Discussion of celiac sensitivity to other ingredients in wine (sulfites, egg, and casein).
- Vodka - Chopin, Luksusowa, Ciroc (which is actually made from grapes), and Teton Glacier
- âOff Limitsâ Beverages - Wine Coolers, Smirnoff Ice, Twisted Teas, and Hard Lemonade, Bacardi Mojito Coolers.
- Controversy of distillation process and grain alcohol.
Read the blog. Listen to the podcast. Educate yourself.
Rock on Celiacs!
Visit my main site at http://holdthegluten.net