tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post7356536061650812390..comments2024-02-24T20:03:05.666-08:00Comments on The Grocery Cart Challenge: Reader Question!Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02763405062458388462noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-42699416795022128452010-08-06T08:33:11.508-07:002010-08-06T08:33:11.508-07:00Check out crockpot365.blogspot.com
"A Year of...Check out crockpot365.blogspot.com<br />"A Year of Slow Cooking"<br />I share her obsession with the crock pot, and the recipes are quite spot-on. Plus her youngest is celiac (sp?) so 99.9% of her recipes are gluten free (the one or two that aren't she is very specific)<br />Hope this helps!Domhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04806391668939273372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-16276727686208927542010-08-03T11:17:27.788-07:002010-08-03T11:17:27.788-07:00I don't know if this has been posted, but ther...I don't know if this has been posted, but there is a $1/1 on coupons.com for any Udi's Gluten free baked goods product. It is under zip code 80202. :)The Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09984183626621138739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-19226558699460130822010-07-31T15:16:19.762-07:002010-07-31T15:16:19.762-07:00My 9 yr old daughter has Celiac Disease and we fol...My 9 yr old daughter has Celiac Disease and we follow a gluten free diet for the family (except for our oldest as she is severely impaired by autism and feeding is a challenge anyway). The very first few months are the hardest. It was hard for her and it was hard for me. I didn't know what to cook.<br /><br />We hated the replacement items and stepped away from them all during the first few Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-14904256474543900622010-07-31T11:57:40.966-07:002010-07-31T11:57:40.966-07:00My son has celiac and is gluten free. I bake all o...My son has celiac and is gluten free. I bake all of his bread ($2.50 a loaf, better than $5 a loaf) and many of his other baked goods. I'd recommend <br /><br />"Gluten-free Baking Classics" by Annalise Roberts $12 on Amazon<br /><br />I know betty haggeman's books are popular, but I find AR's recipes to taste better and taste more like wheat. Best $12 I've spent on GF Tiffanyhttp://www.glutenfreemonkey.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-81642379257196609722010-07-30T06:04:09.790-07:002010-07-30T06:04:09.790-07:00There's tons of great advice here, I don't...There's tons of great advice here, I don't have too much to add. My family was gluten free for a while. One of my favorite places was Trader Joes, if you have one nearby tell someone that works there that you need to shop gluten free and they will give you a list of every item in the store that is gf. I liked their brown rice pasta and they have some gf cookies.<br />Costco is another Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07972280183162829821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-38741347053787452752010-07-29T13:19:22.726-07:002010-07-29T13:19:22.726-07:00I second Tabitha's rec. This is pretty much ho...I second Tabitha's rec. This is pretty much how we do it. I have recently experimented with adding in less expensive flours such as millet and amaranth with great luck. I do not buy mixes or processed GF food, except pasta and rice crackers (which I can buy at Costco).<br /><br />For pasta, we have recently really liked BioNaturale Organic pasta- a mix of corn. It is most similar to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-28389377623069357202010-07-29T08:56:24.133-07:002010-07-29T08:56:24.133-07:00Everyone has given you good advice.
I remember w...Everyone has given you good advice. <br /><br />I remember when we became gluten free. I was in total shock and feeling sorry for myself. (I am not GF - hubby is so I cook GF). That was a long time ago before you even had the option of all the GF food on the market.<br /><br />The best way to go, in my opinion, is with fruits, vegetables, rice, potatoes, quinoa. You can use corn starch to Chats the Comfy Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10008058551840309390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-8034958590923974022010-07-29T03:13:03.480-07:002010-07-29T03:13:03.480-07:00I feel your pain, Mandy, especially about the past...I feel your pain, Mandy, especially about the pasta. You can read how I handled the pasta issue with my very picky eater at my site (gfcfpantry.com). I will be adding more recipes soon, I'm on this journey with you!<br /><br />Although the best advice is to concentrate on foods that are naturally GF, I know how difficult that can be, especially at first.<br /><br />Please feel free to send meThe Prudent Pantryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11141151290365702281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-20453208528137350372010-07-28T12:25:04.642-07:002010-07-28T12:25:04.642-07:00My dd,7, is gluten free, casein free, dye free, et...My dd,7, is gluten free, casein free, dye free, etc. I just made a wonderful chocolate cake with white icing. Yum! I will post it on my blog tonight. If I don't, remind me. ~smile~<br />Found your blog through Cozy Comforts.MARGARETEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03926262337066857508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-27282106172252178082010-07-28T11:46:49.459-07:002010-07-28T11:46:49.459-07:00I've been gluten free since my daughter was bo...I've been gluten free since my daughter was born, which has been hard adjusting to, but at least we will be used to it if she becomes intolerant as well (good chance of it, she is also almost 2). <br /><br />Besides Mexican, I like to make curries and stir fry, anything over rice. I also use my crock pot a lot to make curry, chili, stew, soup etc. Jamie Oliver has a lot of recipes that areJennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14601698956795089186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-65871419165890395252010-07-28T11:07:12.722-07:002010-07-28T11:07:12.722-07:00Ok, since I'm hitting this after Mandy replied...Ok, since I'm hitting this after Mandy replied I will keep it short. First, Annie's organic food has a gluten free box of mac and cheese. It is the size of a box of Kraft and you can make just for her and then freeze the leftovers, giving your family the regular. She won't know the difference.<br /><br />Look in your regular supermarket for gluten free pastas. I have found that Saranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-67199959763254645242010-07-28T09:39:35.387-07:002010-07-28T09:39:35.387-07:00We aren't on a GF diet, but we are on other sp...We aren't on a GF diet, but we are on other special food diets. What I've found as the best way to save money is to eat foods that are naturally gluten free.(or whatever the offending ingredient) It is the "substitutes" that are so pricey (i.e., the rice pasta, the gluten free bread.)<br /><br />Instead, especially since your daughter is young and just forming food habits, why Milehimama @ Mama Sayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04755353355022539817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-12133191895122664952010-07-28T07:46:52.754-07:002010-07-28T07:46:52.754-07:00I'm gluten-intolerant as is our almost 3 year ...I'm gluten-intolerant as is our almost 3 year old. It runs heavily in my family, so my 1 year old is also on a GF diet as I'm afraid he'll have it too. Even hubs eats GF most times because that's just what I cook.<br /><br />Anyways, I'm not going to repeat all the good advice above. There is already plenty! But I do feel for you. I didn't join Gayle's weekly menuAWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07976537861843058177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-32309003966872416212010-07-28T06:42:48.336-07:002010-07-28T06:42:48.336-07:00Pasta ideas...
Spaghetti squash (may not pass kid...Pasta ideas...<br /><br />Spaghetti squash (may not pass kid approval)<br />Trader Joe's house brand of brown rice pasta is good and a good price if you have access to it.<br /><br />I haven't changed my pasta recipes, just substituted gf pasta. It is important to note that cooking directions for gf pasta vary. I like brown rice pasta best, but others prefer corn or quinoa. The best Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12239681794507558550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-89090611392845616922010-07-28T06:28:16.369-07:002010-07-28T06:28:16.369-07:00Simplest mac and cheese recipe that works well wit...Simplest mac and cheese recipe that works well with any pasta including gf macaroni: http://tinyurl.com/2dndtek .Mama Squirrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06941211100125966917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-14643264525522004172010-07-28T05:53:13.047-07:002010-07-28T05:53:13.047-07:00I was going to mention Stephanie's blog and co...I was going to mention Stephanie's blog and cookbook too, but here are a couple of others: Gluten Free Frugal http://glutenfreefrugal.blogspot.com/ and Frugal Abundance http://frugalabundance.wordpress.com/ , the blog of the former owner of Hillbilly Housewife. She doesn't update much now but had quite a few posts when her family first went GFCF.Mama Squirrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06941211100125966917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-51133589148251782572010-07-28T00:52:10.475-07:002010-07-28T00:52:10.475-07:00My mother is gluten-free, and I have found that th...My mother is gluten-free, and I have found that the most budget-friendly way of creating a gluten-free diet is to not try to take what you're used to eating and make it gluten-free but rather to find foods that are gluten-free to start with. There are tons of "normal food" recipes that are gluten-free without any tweaking at all!<br /><br />For example, chicken enchiladas made withDEHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-9146508149255265212010-07-28T00:40:34.999-07:002010-07-28T00:40:34.999-07:00Wow! I'm the Mandy from the letter and I am ju...Wow! I'm the Mandy from the letter and I am just floored by the words of wisdom from all of you. <br />Today has been really rough with my 4 year old son not wanting to eat the gf food and my daughter throwing her breakfast and food all over the floor (like any good diva). We've discovered the versatility of the corn tortilla and have found many great tasting gf recipes for chicken. But IMandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17034826433096955667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-43125907775400044872010-07-28T00:21:49.508-07:002010-07-28T00:21:49.508-07:00for more grown up gluten free this blog is pretty ...for more grown up gluten free this blog is pretty good<br />http://tasty-yummies.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-4062298683030582832010-07-28T00:21:34.058-07:002010-07-28T00:21:34.058-07:00I agree with what others have said. Go for FOOD f...I agree with what others have said. Go for FOOD first; meat, cheese, eggs, nuts, seeds, vegetables, fruits, etc...<br /><br />Eggs, beans and peanut butter are high protein, low sugar and inexpensive.<br /><br />GF replacement food is expensive. Udi's bread is what we keep in our freezer, but I now eat a sandwich every other week or so... everything else I can do without bread. Overall, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-74498842537244924222010-07-27T21:22:18.480-07:002010-07-27T21:22:18.480-07:00I don't really have frugal ideas or recipes fo...I don't really have frugal ideas or recipes for you, but one thing that may help and could ultimately save you lots of money is to look into NAET treatments. See if there is a NAET practitioner around you (NAET is Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Technique). I have met some people who had a serious gluten allergy who were completely "cured" by this. I don't have food Catherinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-38899758351942561492010-07-27T19:58:13.726-07:002010-07-27T19:58:13.726-07:00I thirdly backup 365 crockpot blog!! I love it and...I thirdly backup 365 crockpot blog!! I love it and Im not GF. I also use $5 dinner's website. There is an entire section of GF recipes. http://www.5dollardinners.com/category/gluten-free Best of luck to you!!Letoyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-72842213813275542022010-07-27T18:57:40.454-07:002010-07-27T18:57:40.454-07:00Our family isn't GF, but the author of one of ...Our family isn't GF, but the author of one of the cooking blogs I read just went GF. She has many recipes that may help you. They aren't all GF as she had the blog before going GF, but they are great from scratch recipes and that always helps the budget.<br /><br />http://www.lynnskitchenadventures.com/Angel Reutherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12674452705647264178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-85227644712295043462010-07-27T18:50:40.532-07:002010-07-27T18:50:40.532-07:00I have fed my whole family GF for 8 years now. It...I have fed my whole family GF for 8 years now. It IS sticker shock, at first! Lots of great advice has already been given, but here are a few things to add:<br /><br />While mixes and processed foods may be easier at first, they will KILL your budget. Baking from scratch makes a huge difference. I don't use any of the all purpose flours. I make my own, as per Better Hagman's recipe. I 4ddintxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09077143790221131280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-88589343198207100692010-07-27T17:58:53.843-07:002010-07-27T17:58:53.843-07:00I love Stephanie's blog too! My husband is GF ...I love Stephanie's blog too! My husband is GF and my best trick is to make things from scratch instead of buying. You'll find they taste so much better and are much cheaper that way. I also agree with eating mostly naturally gluten free things, it's better for us even if we don't need to be gluten free right?! :) If you have a good Food Co-op store or Whole Foods kind of store youKarissahttp://www.glutenfreefrugally.comnoreply@blogger.com