tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489450171092139763.post7977741509715872419..comments2023-11-05T11:13:06.845+00:00Comments on Apple & Spice: A Dramatic Change of Lifestyle: Getting to the Grain of the ProblemKatiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05008246307753272616noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489450171092139763.post-17200907447843126232010-10-13T20:53:08.668+01:002010-10-13T20:53:08.668+01:00i really feel for you...it must be so hard, and yo...i really feel for you...it must be so hard, and you are right that manufacturers "sneak" so many things into foods you'd never suspect. but it's great that you've pinpointed your problem and begin to take care of it. you are great baker, and i'm sure you'll rise to the challenge of gluten-free sweets...there are lots of other wonderful bloggers who can give you GF ideas and tipssteph- whisk/spoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05709365593334880722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489450171092139763.post-22881694578692548152010-10-13T05:08:38.802+01:002010-10-13T05:08:38.802+01:00Katie, It must be a relief to know what your probl...Katie, It must be a relief to know what your problem is and to be able to solve it by monitoring what you eat. Also you have always seemed like an inventive cook and baker so I can see you making some delgithful baked goods that are gluten free and still wonderful.Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733838869805925920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489450171092139763.post-19103291344970038662010-10-13T03:04:05.162+01:002010-10-13T03:04:05.162+01:00Thank you for sharing Katie. As you can clearly t...Thank you for sharing Katie. As you can clearly tell from all the comments, you have a ton of support out here and, as life changing as this discovery is, the recent focus on gluten-free baking in the industry means there are a ton of resources available to you. I look forward to your adventures into gluten-free baking.Allisonhttp://www.bakeyourheartout.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489450171092139763.post-62522500943176061362010-10-12T08:20:52.821+01:002010-10-12T08:20:52.821+01:00Wow, that must have come as a big shock. It will m...Wow, that must have come as a big shock. It will mean big changes for sure but there are lots of really good alternatives to wheat available now, it's just going to take a bit of getting used to.<br /><br />At least now you know the problem you can start to feel better again. I will look forward to seeing what delicious gluten-free recipes you come up with!Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04554151962924841103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489450171092139763.post-7639196565614924312010-10-11T20:39:55.738+01:002010-10-11T20:39:55.738+01:00I'm so sorry to hear what happened to you. But...I'm so sorry to hear what happened to you. But at least it's good you know what the problem is. Sometimes life makes funny tricks on us. But you seem to be so positive and I like the idea that now you will adapt the baking to your health requirements. I'm happy to see that you didn't break down and you still to continue your great blog.<br />What's important - now you can get better and better. So good luck!Haftowane Prezentyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17148800539906951468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489450171092139763.post-13077005251843966492010-10-09T22:24:06.021+01:002010-10-09T22:24:06.021+01:00Oh I'm so sorry to read this Katie. What a sho...Oh I'm so sorry to read this Katie. What a shock for you. But on the up-side, there are so many substitutes these days and forums/blogs where you can get help and support. I hope you start to feel better soon, and look forward to seeing your creative gluten free recipes. xxNichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11843118087690038577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489450171092139763.post-78001260052243241902010-10-09T20:21:31.086+01:002010-10-09T20:21:31.086+01:00I'm going through the same - one of my tests c...I'm going through the same - one of my tests came back positive for Celiacs - but they also believe I have ulcerative colitis- so the testing continues. Good luck - I just won Gluten Free Girl's new cookbook - and am enjoying it. Her website is helpful as well.White Toast with Butterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13814051183393727864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489450171092139763.post-34970715692245874932010-10-08T11:01:23.878+01:002010-10-08T11:01:23.878+01:00It's awful to feel bad for a long period of ti...It's awful to feel bad for a long period of time but at least you now know the cause and can direct all your baking/cooking mastery to getting better.<br />I truly sympathise with you - a life without bread or cake is not to be undertaken lightly. But nothing is more important than your health.The Caked Crusaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02840224194242219981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489450171092139763.post-91565338915266171682010-10-07T10:33:14.632+01:002010-10-07T10:33:14.632+01:00Thanks for a beautifully written and honest piece....Thanks for a beautifully written and honest piece. I am sure with your extraordinary creativity you will be able to tackle this and are already providing inspiration for others.<br /><br />Really impressed at a lot of food-fairs to see more and more gluten free labelled dishes <br /><br />Look forward to seeing your creationsBeckyhttp://girlinterruptedeating.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489450171092139763.post-72692694611913174362010-10-07T08:59:35.856+01:002010-10-07T08:59:35.856+01:00Katie, I'm sorry to read this. I don't eve...Katie, I'm sorry to read this. I don't even know how I'd handle this news if that were me. I'm glad you're seeing the positive side of things and you're looking forward to experimenting in the kitchen. I'm also glad that you now have answers to your weightloss. I hope you start feeling better soon!<br /><br />I don't know if you follow any gluten free blogs, but a friend of mine (Sophie) has one and just posted gluten free flaky pastry!<br /><br />Here's the link: http://www.flour-arrangements.com/<br /><br />~Monica HMonica Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14767867041043811045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489450171092139763.post-3187304718428894182010-10-07T08:25:31.750+01:002010-10-07T08:25:31.750+01:00I'm just so relieved and happy you found out w...I'm just so relieved and happy you found out what was wrong. Now you can start getting better <br /><br />There are so many gluten free products and recipes out there that I think you'll be absolutely fine!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17204776831565649927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489450171092139763.post-8839997867440438792010-10-07T07:37:09.345+01:002010-10-07T07:37:09.345+01:00Thank you everyone for all your supportive comment...Thank you everyone for all your supportive comments and links to various sites and recipes. I'm going to have fun exploring them all and the different foods and grains avaliable.<br /><br />Choclette, Spelt flour is still a type of wheat grain and so it still contains gluten. It can be tolerated by some people who are sensative to wheat but must be avoided if you are coeliac/gluten intolerant.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008246307753272616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489450171092139763.post-47457616001057103572010-10-07T03:18:44.854+01:002010-10-07T03:18:44.854+01:00Yes it's hard for me to hear my family say the...Yes it's hard for me to hear my family say they are turning on the heating and it's so cold over there when it's just scorching hot here every day! Thanks for the compliments on my brownies. I can't imagine how you must be feeling right now, that is pretty devastating news to a cake lover as big as yourself! but I'm sure the coeliacs out there will very much appreciate it as they start seeing your gluten free delicious recipes appear on the blog! it's a whole new baking challenge for you - one I'm sure you'll rise to! (excuse the pun!)Cupcake Crazy Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10609126344568341428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489450171092139763.post-23675163736187214942010-10-06T21:46:54.246+01:002010-10-06T21:46:54.246+01:00I cried many times over missing pizza and beer but...I cried many times over missing pizza and beer but now I have a local gluten free pizza restaurant to visit I am very happy again. thank you Bruschetta (kingston)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489450171092139763.post-21985139798476665392010-10-06T21:44:36.477+01:002010-10-06T21:44:36.477+01:00It must feel like a big shock, but I really hope y...It must feel like a big shock, but I really hope you'll continue to feel better in yourself gluten free. <br /><br />As a fellow baking enthusiast I can't imagine not having wheat flour, but your blog is testimony to your creativity so I'm sure you'll conquer the challenge by getting inspiration from all the gluten free blogs around and creating your own recipes.<br /><br />Good luck for a healthy, gluten free future!Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13067886984635079539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489450171092139763.post-21655838750568145982010-10-06T10:48:20.391+01:002010-10-06T10:48:20.391+01:00What a huge change for you! Your love of baking i...What a huge change for you! Your love of baking is clear to see in this blog and I am sure you will continue to love it with lots of other grains. Baking gluten free gives a great insight into grains. My advice is in this post on <a href="http://gggiraffe.blogspot.com/2010/06/advice-for-gluten-free-beginniners-and.html" rel="nofollow">advice for Gluten Free beginners and kids</a>. My favourite GF cake is this one which I highly recommend (sorry I forgot to record how many eggs - will amend as soon as possible) <a href="http://gggiraffe.blogspot.com/2009/06/gf-apricot-and-cranberry-cake.html" rel="nofollow">GF Apricot and Cranberry Cake</a>Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489450171092139763.post-28416228956767677122010-10-06T10:13:45.561+01:002010-10-06T10:13:45.561+01:00Don´t worry, it is not so caotic or dramatic, I pr...Don´t worry, it is not so caotic or dramatic, I promise. I´m coeliac since 2006 and I have rediscovered myself, I ´m pretty much better physically and psyquically. Since I was diagnosed, I really love cooking and now, in my blog, i upload gluten-free recipes and photos. You have many gluten-free blogs. Mine is in spanish but i have a google translator. If I can help, don´t hesitate. Many hugs!!365 sonrisashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13030935233009727244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489450171092139763.post-76316893385643189062010-10-05T21:14:20.953+01:002010-10-05T21:14:20.953+01:00WOW! I can't even imagine how I would take new...WOW! I can't even imagine how I would take news like that! My whole life revolves around flour! I'm glad to hear your feeling better and that this didn't turn out to be something more serious. ~Anabel~OvenDelightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00001264030153699800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489450171092139763.post-76103198777908827812010-10-05T18:12:28.223+01:002010-10-05T18:12:28.223+01:00Thank you for sharing. I imagine there will be a ...Thank you for sharing. I imagine there will be a lot of ups and downs adjusting to the new lifestyle, especially for someone with a baking blog. I found out I cannot tolerate gluten in April and as someone who absolutely loves to bake (and has a baking blog of my own www.couldntbeparve.com) there are days it seems harder than others, but as you said feeling better is a huge plus and overall it is completely do-able. While I am still posting all kinds of gluten filled treats, I have carefully labeled everything on my blog that is gluten free so check out the gluten-free list for some recipes that I have tried and liked, so I hope you can enjoy them too. It is growing all the time. I look forward to seeing what you come up in terms of gluten-free treats!Shoshanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267088117345207664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489450171092139763.post-36460754013646744282010-10-05T14:21:35.479+01:002010-10-05T14:21:35.479+01:00Wow, that's a blow. I'm so impressed with...Wow, that's a blow. I'm so impressed with your positive attitude to it. One thing I think is great is that you will still be doing your blogs and adapting the baking challenges. This will mean your blog will be a brilliant resource for others with Coeliac disease.<br />I occasionally have to cook for people who can't tolerate gluten as I'm sure many of us do so this will be my first place to come to if I need a gluten free recipe.<br />I'll also be interested to hear if you think some of the recipes are better than the equivalent ones containing gluten. Good luck with the challenge!Please Do Not Feed The Animals.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18253995950103215275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489450171092139763.post-58924302990409408592010-10-05T14:14:32.087+01:002010-10-05T14:14:32.087+01:00It must be reassuring to know what's wrong ......It must be reassuring to know what's wrong ... not knowing is always the hardest part (at least I think so)<br /><br />There are loads of gluten free cakes/scones etc in Harry Eastwood's book Red Velvet & Chocolate Heartache - I have blogged about loads of them over the past couple of months.<br /><br />Keep Well :-}Brownieville Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02492647486930989408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489450171092139763.post-86682714514455562912010-10-05T10:58:36.557+01:002010-10-05T10:58:36.557+01:00Katie, this must have been a real shock for you an...Katie, this must have been a real shock for you and I'm sure it will take you time to get used to the idea and new ways of cooking. There are so many gluten alternative flours these days, baking cakes at least shouldn't be a problem. I've often used other flours in my cakes. I am no expert by any means, but I had understood that spelt can often be tolerated by celiacs. Anyway good luck.Choclettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173996730095174268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489450171092139763.post-67128819306005004642010-10-05T08:13:32.676+01:002010-10-05T08:13:32.676+01:00I'm so sorry to hear about that. It is good to...I'm so sorry to hear about that. It is good to see that you are seeing it all in a positive way. I am looking forawrd to seeing your gluten-free recipes and experimentations.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />RosaRosa's Yummy Yumshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04130051839810091958noreply@blogger.com