I just received a phone call from Sam’s new kindergarten teacher. A very nice lady who has never heard of Celiac Disease. As I explained CD to her and sited Play Doh as an example of cross-contamination, her only comment was, “I don’t know what I would do if I can’t have Play Doh in […]
Gluten Free "Spaghetti O’s"
In my pursuit of easing Sam’s transition into the GF lifestyle, I have, as an occasional treat; tried to make replications of some of his favorites like the boxed macaroni and cheese, pizza, Happy Meals and now Spaghetti O’s. The mac and cheese, pizza and Happy Meals have been relatively simple to recreate. Spaghetti O’s […]
Gluten Free Creamy Chicken Soup
I was rummaging through some old recipes and I found this one from my 8th grade Home Economics class. Sam just had his tonsils removed and this soup is all he will eat. Really, he chose the soup over ice cream!Cream of Chicken Soup 6 Tbs. Butter 1/3 c. Flour (I used Tom Sawyer’s GF […]



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