Comments on: sweet amends & mad scientists http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/sweet-amends-mad-scientists The Art and Science of Healthy Living Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:47:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Shirley http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/sweet-amends-mad-scientists/comment-page-1#comment-3397 Shirley Sat, 01 Nov 2008 18:24:26 +0000 http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/?p=282#comment-3397 Just wanted to thank Kay for her comment! I just used coconut milk the other day for a Thai soup and did not take note that it included guar gum, but I just checked online and it did. I am not fond of the gums either, particularly guar gum. I use them as little as possible. Did a google search for coconut milk without guar gum and found the info below in a Sept. 2007 post from the blog, The Migraineur. http://migraineur.wordpress.com/ “After dinner, my husband went to the nearby Whole Foods. I expected that, at least, he would find coconut milks without sodium metaprotohypocatabidichloroflurosulfate (or whatever it is), but he actually found one without guar, too. It’s called Blue Mountain Country, and it bears the legend, “For that true west indian taste.” “Interesting,” I said. “Grace, the other brand that doesn’t have guar, is from the Caribbean, too.” But it turns out that, by “west indian,” they mean “west of India,” i.e., Sri Lanka.” I don’t have a Whole Foods near me to check right away, but I am going out of town next week and will check at the Whole Foods there and report back. Just wanted to thank Kay for her comment! I just used coconut milk the other day for a Thai soup and did not take note that it included guar gum, but I just checked online and it did. I am not fond of the gums either, particularly guar gum. I use them as little as possible. Did a google search for coconut milk without guar gum and found the info below in a Sept. 2007 post from the blog, The Migraineur. http://migraineur.wordpress.com/
“After dinner, my husband went to the nearby Whole Foods. I expected that, at least, he would find coconut milks without sodium metaprotohypocatabidichloroflurosulfate (or whatever it is), but he actually found one without guar, too. It’s called Blue Mountain Country, and it bears the legend, “For that true west indian taste.” “Interesting,” I said. “Grace, the other brand that doesn’t have guar, is from the Caribbean, too.” But it turns out that, by “west indian,” they mean “west of India,” i.e., Sri Lanka.”
I don’t have a Whole Foods near me to check right away, but I am going out of town next week and will check at the Whole Foods there and report back.

]]> By: Melissa http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/sweet-amends-mad-scientists/comment-page-1#comment-3352 Melissa Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:49:29 +0000 http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/?p=282#comment-3352 Hey Renee — I haven't heard back from Lee yet, so I'll give the Bakehouse a call today. I imagine there will be no problem posting these recipes, but I want to get permission first. There are lots of good posole recipes out there though. I make it every year for New Year's Day, but I don't have a "real" recipe. I'm one of those "make it up as you go" cooks. I've made gluten-free, veggie posole before. It can be done. Hmmm? I'll figure it out and do a post on that one of these days. Hey Renee — I haven’t heard back from Lee yet, so I’ll give the Bakehouse a call today. I imagine there will be no problem posting these recipes, but I want to get permission first. There are lots of good posole recipes out there though. I make it every year for New Year’s Day, but I don’t have a “real” recipe. I’m one of those “make it up as you go” cooks. I’ve made gluten-free, veggie posole before. It can be done. Hmmm? I’ll figure it out and do a post on that one of these days.

]]> By: renee http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/sweet-amends-mad-scientists/comment-page-1#comment-3351 renee Mon, 27 Oct 2008 01:46:32 +0000 http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/?p=282#comment-3351 I'd be interested in the NM posole recipe from Lee Tobin if you would be willing to email it to me... I tried making a veggie version last year, for our first New Mexican holidays, but it didn't turn out very well...maybe I will make a meat one this year, just for me (my hubby is the veggie). I’d be interested in the NM posole recipe from Lee Tobin if you would be willing to email it to me…

I tried making a veggie version last year, for our first New Mexican holidays, but it didn’t turn out very well…maybe I will make a meat one this year, just for me (my hubby is the veggie).

]]> By: Melissa http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/sweet-amends-mad-scientists/comment-page-1#comment-3327 Melissa Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:01:59 +0000 http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/?p=282#comment-3327 Oh, by the way, Denver area GF bloggers, Pete and Kelli, will be teaching a GF cooking class (FREE) at Whole Foods in Littleton on October 29th. You can read more about it at: http://noglutennoproblem.blogspot.com/2008/10/upcoming-event-gf-cooking-class.html If you live in this area, check it out. Oh, by the way, Denver area GF bloggers, Pete and Kelli, will be teaching a GF cooking class (FREE) at Whole Foods in Littleton on October 29th. You can read more about it at:
http://noglutennoproblem.blogspot.com/2008/10/upcoming-event-gf-cooking-class.html

If you live in this area, check it out.

]]> By: Melissa http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/sweet-amends-mad-scientists/comment-page-1#comment-3326 Melissa Sat, 25 Oct 2008 11:56:33 +0000 http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/?p=282#comment-3326 Lo! Yes, this cocoa/date combo is delightful. Especially with the almond butter mixed in. Lauren — these conferences are a great way to make new friends and learn about what's going on in research and how to live a healthy gluten-free lifestyle. Good stuff for sure! Shirley — how did your kale chips come out? I've been wondering. I hope you didn't lose half your following by serving kale chips instead of potato chips! Yes, Lee's a great guy, a wonderful chef, and a bright light in the celiac community! Susan — you'll love the recipe as it's healthy and will placate those feisty hormones! Kay — hmmm? I'm not sure now that you mention it, but you're right, I'm guessing most contain guar gum. I'll keep that on my radar and let you know if I find a version that doesn't. Lo! Yes, this cocoa/date combo is delightful. Especially with the almond butter mixed in.

Lauren — these conferences are a great way to make new friends and learn about what’s going on in research and how to live a healthy gluten-free lifestyle. Good stuff for sure!

Shirley — how did your kale chips come out? I’ve been wondering. I hope you didn’t lose half your following by serving kale chips instead of potato chips! Yes, Lee’s a great guy, a wonderful chef, and a bright light in the celiac community!

Susan — you’ll love the recipe as it’s healthy and will placate those feisty hormones!

Kay — hmmm? I’m not sure now that you mention it, but you’re right, I’m guessing most contain guar gum. I’ll keep that on my radar and let you know if I find a version that doesn’t.

]]> By: Kay http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/sweet-amends-mad-scientists/comment-page-1#comment-3310 Kay Thu, 23 Oct 2008 23:59:49 +0000 http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/?p=282#comment-3310 Have you found a coconut milk that is just coconut milk? The ones I've seen have guar gum, which I avoid. Have you found a coconut milk that is just coconut milk? The ones I’ve seen have guar gum, which I avoid.

]]> By: Susan from Food Blogga http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/sweet-amends-mad-scientists/comment-page-1#comment-3294 Susan from Food Blogga Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:57:16 +0000 http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/?p=282#comment-3294 "Or placate feisty hormones." I can relate to that. ;) Thanks for the recipe! “Or placate feisty hormones.” I can relate to that. ;)

Thanks for the recipe!

]]> By: Shirley http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/sweet-amends-mad-scientists/comment-page-1#comment-3292 Shirley Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:46:20 +0000 http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/?p=282#comment-3292 I laughed out loud at your opening remark. If you recall, I agreed with your "tirade" against sugar. LOL My alternative doctor told me that not only does the craving of sugar sometimes indicate vitamin/nutritional deficiencies, but sometimes it just means we want something sweet in our life (can you say emotional eating?). Anyway, appreciate the post on the goodness of chocolate (not all, of course) and this recipe for fondue. FYI--I just wrote about your kale chips on the Gluten Free Girl's blog. She did a post on kale and asked for input. I am making the kale chips for our support group meeting on Thursday. Oh, and the CSA conference sounded very informative. I'd like to do one of those Star Trek Vulcan mind melds with you so I could get info to share with my support group. LOL Seriously, after a good conference you come away with so much info you just want to get it out to folks. Lee Tobin has really done so much for "mainstream" GF eating and is a super nice guy. (I've met him twice now at GIG conferences.) I love that the recipes you mention are all ones that are just naturally gluten free ... no gums or other oddities to be added. :-) Thanks, Melissa! I laughed out loud at your opening remark. If you recall, I agreed with your “tirade” against sugar. LOL My alternative doctor told me that not only does the craving of sugar sometimes indicate vitamin/nutritional deficiencies, but sometimes it just means we want something sweet in our life (can you say emotional eating?). Anyway, appreciate the post on the goodness of chocolate (not all, of course) and this recipe for fondue.

FYI–I just wrote about your kale chips on the Gluten Free Girl’s blog. She did a post on kale and asked for input. I am making the kale chips for our support group meeting on Thursday.

Oh, and the CSA conference sounded very informative. I’d like to do one of those Star Trek Vulcan mind melds with you so I could get info to share with my support group. LOL Seriously, after a good conference you come away with so much info you just want to get it out to folks. Lee Tobin has really done so much for “mainstream” GF eating and is a super nice guy. (I’ve met him twice now at GIG conferences.) I love that the recipes you mention are all ones that are just naturally gluten free … no gums or other oddities to be added. :-)

Thanks, Melissa!

]]> By: Lauren http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/sweet-amends-mad-scientists/comment-page-1#comment-3291 Lauren Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:33:30 +0000 http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/?p=282#comment-3291 What a great conference! I'll have to keep next year's on my radar and see if I can attend. And, that fondue recipe not only sounds delicious, but also looks like it's full of nutrients - what a win/win :) Thanks Melissa! What a great conference! I’ll have to keep next year’s on my radar and see if I can attend. And, that fondue recipe not only sounds delicious, but also looks like it’s full of nutrients – what a win/win :)
Thanks Melissa!

]]> By: Lo! http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/sweet-amends-mad-scientists/comment-page-1#comment-3289 Lo! Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:39:48 +0000 http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/?p=282#comment-3289 Oooh. This looks good. And it's definitely healthier than some of the sugary fare that comes out of my kitchen every now and again! I love the chocolate/date combo! Oooh. This looks good. And it’s definitely healthier than some of the sugary fare that comes out of my kitchen every now and again! I love the chocolate/date combo!

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