Aprons & Super Bowl Excitement

In a previous post I showed a picture of an apron I was working on. I was really excited about the colors and patterns. I finally finished it after putting the sewing machine away for about a year. I thought the best way to show the apron was to have it on so that you could see how it fits. I really like how it turned out considering I didn't have a pattern. 

This upcoming Sunday is Super Bowl XLVI. I don’t really watch the game but I do love the commercials and all the delicious food. I used to eat a variety of food when going to a Super Bowl party. I can’t try one of everything anymore but I can make my own tasty creations. This year I plan to make spinach artichoke dip and maybe some gluten-free cake pops.

I found a great list of some safe gluten-free food items on ceceliasmarketplace.com and I wanted to share it.

Beer

• Anheuser Busch: Redbridge Beer  www.redbridgebeer.com
• Bard’s Tale Beer: Bard’s Gluten Free Beer  www.bardsbeer.com
• Green’s (England): Discoverk, Endeavor, Herald, Pathfinder, Premium Golden Apple,    Premium Pils, Quest  www.merchantduvin.com
• Lakefront Brewery: New Grist Beer  www.lakefrontbrewery.com/gluten_free.html
• New Planet: 3R Raspberry Ale, Tread Lightly Ale  www.newplanetbeer.com
• Ramapo Valley Brewery: Honey Beer  www.rvbrewery.com

CHIPS & PRETZELS

• Doritos: Cool Ranch (Original, Reduced Fat), Salsa Verde. *Made on the same       equipment as products containing gluten. www.doritos.com

• Food Should Taste Good: Tortilla Chips (Blue Corn, Cheddar, Jalapeno, Lime, Multigrain, Olive, Sweet Potato, The Works, White Cheddar, Yellow Corn) *Certified gluten-free www.foodshouldtastegood.com
• Fritos: Corn Chips (Original, Scoops). *Tested to contain < 20 ppm gluten. www.fritos.com
• Herr’s: Potato Chips (Cheddar & Sour Cream, Jalapeno Kettle, Lightly Salted, No Salt, Ripple, Russet Kettle), Tortilla Chips (Bite Size Dippers, Restaurant Style) www.herrs.com
• Riceworks: Gourmet Brown Rice Crisps (Baked Cinnamon, Parmesan, Salsa Fresca, Sea Salt, Sweet Chili, Tangy BBQ) www.riceworks.com
• Ruffles: Original (Reduced Fat, Regular). *Tested to contain < 20 ppm gluten. www.fritolay.com/our-snacks/ruffles.html
• Tostitos: Tortilla Chips (Bite Size Rounds, Crispy Rounds, Restaurant Style (Natural Blue Corn, Natural Yellow Corn, Original), Scoops (Baked, Original)). *Tested to contain < 20 ppm gluten. www.fritolay.com/tostitos/index.html

• Ener-G: Crisp Pretzels, Sesame Pretzel Rings, Wylde Pretzels (Poppy Seed, Regular, Sesame).  Made in a dedicated gluten-free facility. www.ener-g.com
• Glutino: Family Bag (Sticks, Twists), Pretzels (Chocolate Covered, Yogurt Covered), Sesame Ring, Snack Pack, Sticks, Twists, Unsalted Twists.  *Made in a dedicated gluten-free facility. www.glutino.com
• Snyder’s Of Hanover: Gluten Free Sticks.  *Certified gluten-free. www.snydersofhanover.com

DIPS

• Cheez Whiz: Cheese Dip Original  www.kraftbrands.com/cheezwhiz

• Cool Whip: Dips (Chocolate, Regular, Strawberry Crème)  www.kraftbrands.com/coolwhip
• Herr’s: Bean, Mild Cheddar  www.herrs.com
• Marzetti: French Onion (Light, Regular), Guacamole, Ranch (Fat Free, Light, Organic, Regular)  www.marzetti.com
• Ortega: Salsa Con Queso  www.ortega.com
• Pace: Salsa (Medium, Mild)  www.pacefoods.com

PIZZA

·                         Amy’s: Rice Crust Pizza (Cheese, Margherita, Non-Dairy Cheese, Roasted Vegetable,      Spinach). www.amys.com

• Conte’s Pasta: Margherita, Mushroom Florentine. *Certified gluten-free. www.contespasta.com
• Glutino: Frozen Pizza (3 Cheese Pizza w/Brown Rice Crust, Barbeque Chicken, Duo Cheese, Pepperoni, Spinach & Feta, Spinach Soy Cheese w/Brown Rice Crust). *Made in a dedicated gluten-free facility. www.glutino.com

Pizza Crust/Mix:

• Against The Grain Gourmet: 12” Crust  www.againstthegraingourmet.com
• Bob’s Red Mill: GF Pizza Crust Mix. *Made in a dedicated gluten-free facility. www.bobsredmill.com
• Chebe: Pizza Frozen Dough, Pizza Mix.  *Made in a dedicated gluten-free facility and certified gluten-free. www.chebe.com
• Glutino: Premium Pizza Crust.  *Made in a dedicated gluten-free facility. www.glutino.com
• Schar: Pizza Crusts.  *Made in a dedicated gluten-free facility. www.schar.com/us
• Udi’s: Pizza Crusts.   *Made in a dedicated gluten-free facility. www.udisglutenfree.com 

Have fun eating gluten-free deliciousness and be safe!

Aftermath

So it's been over a year since I last posted. There have been a whirlwind of emotions getting to where I am today. I'm healthier and less exhausted for one. The last biopsy showed the Celiac like they expected. They think the Celiac has also caused my Fibromyalgia too. It's tough dealing with the pain but I have found yoga to be extremely helpful. I'm really glad I started this blog when I found out about the Celiac because the posts describe how I was feeling at the moment. I don't know if I would have been able to convey that now.

I've been gluten free now since 12/01/2010. It's been tough going gluten free but it's been for the best.I've been reading every gluten free blog and website I can find. I'm kind of obsessed with the subject and want to educate people on it and spread the word of great health.

My fiance, Kevin, helped me put together a website to share some recipes. It's currently under construction but will hopefully be up again soon. Until then, I will use this avenue to post my newly found foods :)