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Living Gluten Free is hard.
Not as hard as what it was when we started in 2007, but still difficult none the less. And, even with the abundance of gluten free foods coming on the market, and the awareness of the communities, finding it is often difficult. Case in point: Fenway Park has an entire stand of Gluten Free hot dogs WITH buns and beer at Gate C. We had tickets that entered us through Gate D and Gate E. So, we never knew.
Anyway... once you get used to it, it's not so bad. As an adult, I know there are just somethings I can not have. As a child, this is a harder concept to learn. Especially when you know the yummy-ness of Eggo waffles, Pop Tarts, and Cheeze-its. Eventually, Youngest and I have learned to adapt. The flour container has been replaced with a Gluten Free blend, right next to the Xanthan Gum, a substance I never knew existed before 2007. Gone are the days of plain old white bread and pre-made Uncrustables, shoved aside for Udi's sandwich breads, and peanut butter on a GF bagel. More effort needs to be made to ensure a safe lunch for Youngest, like when I replace the crackers in a Lunchable, seal it all back up, and put it back in the box like it never even happened. This way, he can be like all the other kids on his field trip, and still not get sick.
The absence of wheat has eliminated most of the pre-packaged meals. This has brought on many new baking adventures in our home. Some have gone well, and others, um, not so well. I have tried most of the mixes and pastas on the market. Duncan Hinds and Tinkyada Pasta have become staples in my home. All birthday cakes now come from my kitchen, all pizzas created and cooked in my oven.
But still there are things we miss.
One of these things are Cheeze-its.
But not anymore.
I found this blog... Adventures Of A Gluten Free Mom... who has the best recipe for Cheeze-its and goldfish crackers ever....
He even got in on the action with the small cookie cutters....
That's neat. One of my co-workers autistic son is on a gluten free diet and he always talks about how horrible it all tastes. I've got to think that someone is publishing some decent recipes out there.
ReplyDeleteThose cheese-its look soooo goood! Now I'm hungry...and I'm gonna have to check out the recipe!
ReplyDeletePS - Putting gluten free crackers in your son's lunchable and sealing it back up is so YOU...and the boys are so lucky to have you.
Awww. Put a little love into those gluten-free cheez-its!
ReplyDeleteThey look tasty.
ReplyDeleteNo one in my program has been GF so far... but I understand it's becoming more common. People are starting to figure it out and lots more products are becoming available. Now if they can just get the price down a bit.
Your GF food looks so yumm! And you are a really good sport to go hunting for GF replacements. My oldest went GF for a month and it wasn't very fun.
ReplyDeleteToo cute and they look delicious! Nicely done Mom.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe the energy you have to do all those things. You're just awesome.
ReplyDeleteMy friend is gluten free due to allergies and has found a lot of short cuts around baking etc but I can imagine as a child is is difficult watching friends eat what you can't. I'm so glad that you are an involved parent making an effort to make fun treats for him! :)
ReplyDeleteGeorge - pass along the highlighted website. She seems to have alot of great recipes. It si ture though, GF tastes terrible until you get the hang of it.
ReplyDeleteStephanie - They were even better than real cheeze-its! And better for you too!
Patty - Youngest is all about the love in his cooking. :)
Ami - It is ridiculously expensive. Baking our own is the only way around alot of the cost.
Gina - For a month... sadly, it's not worth it. You have to do at least four to see the full impact.
Skippy & Nari - Thanks!
Jewels - You have no idea. He really misses certain foods, and we have to always make sure he has cookie "the size of his head" in the freezer at school in case of an impromptu birthday party.
You are such a great mom! And I need some of that energy over this way, please!
ReplyDeleteMy brother tried living this way for awhile. It was really difficult (as I'm sure you know). I admire you so much for being able to do it. That says a lot about what an amazing person you are.
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Nice blog...following!
ReplyDeleteOur family loves these cakes and we are happy to see that the stores no longer carry them. However, at least three cans of pop tart were crushed during transport. Makes them difficult to eat bread.
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