tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-223107452012-01-10T02:16:08.983-05:00Easy gluten & casein free recipes, news and diet help focusing on kids with autism, Celiac, PDD, ADD, ADHD, food allergies and other disorders.jimnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2401100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-11879173018528343172010-08-22T00:31:00.002-04:002010-08-22T00:43:54.762-04:00

I never thought I'd be able to make good old mac n cheese again for my kids. Of course, we're on the gluten-free dairy-free diet, but also no soy. So, there was no good cheese substitute to try - and even those that are soy-based are truly gross. And then came Daiya cheese. No, this isn't an ad for Daiya. But, it is the first cheese of its type that really has taste, and melts, etc. No dairy, no

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Hi everyone -- been a long time! I wanted to drop in and wish everyone a wonderful 2010! I haven't been posting much in the last year -- obviously -- but have been following your comments here and on the Facebook site. I plan to do more posting this year, maybe once a week, and encourage your participation. Sharing is how we learn.

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Finally, there is a book that covers the use of diet in treating our children with developmental disorders, such as PDD and ADHD, etc. It's called The Encyclopedia of Dietary Interventions.And, who else would write such a book other than Karyn Seroussi and Lisa Lewis.I don't like to use this blog to promote too many items (unless they're very worthy), but this is one of those things.You can read

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I just wanted to take a minute and say how much I enjoyed sharing with all of you in 2008 and how great it was to meet -- electronically -- so many people. This blog started as a simple way to share recipes with people who most likely were in the same boat as us. As many of you know, I have two daughters diagnosed with PDD and we embraced a gluten and casein free diet to help. And, it has

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Getting my kids to eat fruits and vegetables is a real chore. I know that many PDD/ADHD kids are fussy with food and it's extremely difficult getting them to try new things. I've had a little success in this area, mostly by setting clear rewards for their attempts at trying new things. I mostly don't make a big deal out of the new food and I hardly ever call it -- at first -- by its real

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I don't know where it came from, but my oldest daughter (7) not too long ago asked me to make cream soup for her. I don't think she'd ever had cream soup. And, us adults don't really make cream soup. So, it was one of those out-of-left-field moments. But, it was enough of a challenge to get me thinking of how to do it. As many of you know, we're not just GFCF, we're also soy-free. So, it's not

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I love potatoes -- all types. And, I sorta miss having scalloped potatoes since we've become mostly a GFCF household. Being soy-free also doesn't make subbing dairy any easier. I've tried to develop scalloped potato recipes a few times but failed. Getting the right flavor and texture is vital to this recipe. Finally, I've come up with a recipe that's pretty darn good. It's something I can live

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I came across this treat in the store the other day. It's expensive -- I think about $5 a box. But, it was a nice surprise for my kids and will be an every-so-often treat for them. I'm going to try and replicate this recipe. If I do, I'll post it here.The treat -- a marshmallow treat similar to Rice Krispies Treats -- is made by "glenny's." And, it's gluten-free and casein-free. Note that the box

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Gotta love that name. That's what my oldest daughter calls Sloppy Joes. And, she calls it a burger because that's how I make it for her. I tried the real Sloppy Joe recipe for them, thinking it'd be an easy and economical meal that they'd enjoy. But, no dice. They can't deal with the loose meat and then they didn't like the GF buns that I made for them and then they didn't like just having a pile

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As if there aren't enough challenges finding and making foods for your children on a gluten-free, casein-free diet. Toss in a few added food allergies or intolerances and life can be difficult, at the least.And then, there's trying to explain to your child why he or she cannot eat the same foods that most of the other kids enjoy. Pizza. Ice cream. Grilled cheese. Oreos. Etc.I'm trying to explain

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For some reason, my kids don't like light-colored bread. They'll go for dark-colored breads every time. There's a GFCF bread on the market that's made from a red rice that they like, but it has yeast in it and my youngest can't tolerate yeast very well. So, I set out to make my own yeast-free GFCF pumpernickel bread. I did it. Here's the recipe. This makes two loaves. I froze one and I'm using

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So, hello everyone. I've been lax in posting for a while, but I'm still here. I realize I'm likely very behind on this one, but I didn't find out that General Mills made its Rice Chex cereal gluten-free. I popped in the supermarket today to check. They did. So, if your kids like cereal, this is a great option that you can grab in a bind.However, I noticed it's priced higher than the Health Valley

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I love to talk and write about the GFCF foods I love. Here's one I really didn't care for -- and I'll tell you why. This is the Nature's Hilights Brown Rice Pizza Crust.This looked great in the freezer section at Whole Foods and I thought I'd give it a try for ~$5/2 crusts. I usually make my own, but this was worth a shot.Here's the problem, the crusts are very chewy after they're cooked and they

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OK -- so I've had a few comment about the kind of rice cheese I'm using. This is gluten free, casein free and soy free. I understand it might be tricky finding this stuff, but I assure you it exists. To prove it, I'm including a photo of the packaging. It clearly states gf, cf and sf. And, the ingredients indicate the same.I buy this at a local Whole Foods and also at a local food co-op. I notice

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Here's another great classic you now can make, thanks to Galaxy cheese slices, which are gluten-free, casein-free and soy-free. Note again, as in previous posts, that the Galaxy cheese chunks are not casein free, just the slices.So, head out to a Whole Foods or your local food co-op and find the following:-- Galaxy cheese slices, either American, Cheddar or Pepper Jack flavors.-- Ener-G gluten

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Bet you didn't think this was possible on a gluten-free, casein-free diet. Well, it is possible, and even without soy too. For my money, the soy-based cheeses are really bad.So, how do you do this? You can grab everything in one trip to Whole Foods.-- French fries: either Whole Foods' 365 brand or Cascadian Farms brand.-- Chili: Amy's brand chili is OK.-- Cheese: Galaxy brand rice cheese (yes,

jimnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-32593318919795985112008-07-23T13:23:00.002-04:002008-07-23T13:24:57.008-04:00

Ahhh, the email link I posted below to send Talk Radio Network you opinion on Michael Savage's remarks about autism doesn't really work. You have to go to an online contact form, which you can find here:http://www.talkradionetwork.com/contactus

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If you haven't read or heard Michael Savage's comments about autism. Here they are. Remember, he's a talk show host and is looking for ratings. Attacks like this are mostly attention-getters intended to draw listeners. Still, we must respond.Savage Defends Remarks Questioning AutismNEW YORK, July 22, 2008(CBS/ AP) Right-wing radio talk show host Michael Savage, who described 99 percent of

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Ahh, the most difficult food item to re-create in my children's diet -- and arguably on the Autism Diet in general -- lunchmeat sandwiches. This is difficult for a number of reasons. What lunchmeat is OK? Even if it's OK, what about harmful preservatives? And, finding a gluten-free, casein-free bread that your picky child will eat is nearly impossible. In my house, it's been a struggle for

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Yes, that banner you see above this post is a real advertisement. It's a first for my blog. I don't intend to dimish the content here by offering advertising. However, I've had some interest in putting ads here since so many of you visit each day and so many more of you are finding this blog too.So, what I've decided to do is to control the ads that appear. I don't want to give ad space to a

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I love when I have leftover stuff in the kitchen. That's when I try to try out variations of some existing recipes. This past weekend, my corn bread recipe was the victim. This was a very simple corn bread that my daughter loves. But, she also gets bored with it after a few days. So, I changed this by swapping the syrup called for in the original recipe with applesauce. You can use any kind, even

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Thanks to those who have faxed or e-mailed petitions regarding the Anyah Glossinger situation. The family is gathering a lot of support. If you have not signed a petition, please do so -- see the post below for simple instructions.Also, the family has created a Web site, Justice for Anyah. You can read more about this crucial case there and leave your thoughts.This case is vitally important to

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I need your help today. Don't worry, it doesn't require that much effort and I'm not asking for money. I work with a relative of a 5-year-old autistic girl who drowned in January in California. She drowned while in the care of others during a hydrotherapy session. The DA won't file charges. Her name is Anyah Raven Glossinger.So, the family is seeking help. They want to talk with the DA and turn

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Well, if we can make dairy-free ice cream, then we also can make dairy-free milkshakes. I have a very simple recipe to make shakes, but I'm sure there are more involved methods that might get better results. My kids love this.Oh, and this is not just dairy-free, it's also soy-free. We use DariFree for the milk base -- a potato-based milk alternative.First, start by making one recipe for my GFCF

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Hey -- I haven't posted much lately and I recently asked myself, "why?" The answer is that I've really been coasting along, making the foods that really have worked and don't take much time. It's a good thing. So I really haven't tried much new lately. I have made pizza a few times with my "polenta cheese" and GF pepperoni. The kids love it. Still working on how to best make the crust. I like a

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Hey -- just wanted to mention that I'll be dual blogging as I've started a second blog with a familiar theme -- the Autism Diet. While this blog will continue to offer recipes and food-related posts, the Autism Diet blog will offer other types of help and advice that don't really fit here. I've just started -- just two posts. I soon will have it running and user-friendly. Be sure to stop by and

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This is a revised pizza crust recipe, which my kids like much better. I do too.I still base it on Noah's Bread.For mini pizzas or a small pizza, use 1 recipe. For a larger pizza, double this recipe.Ingredients:1/4 cup brown rice or sorghum flour1/4 cup corn meal1/3 cup tapioca flour2 tsp xanthan gum2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt1 tbsp oregano1/2 tbsp garlic powder1/3 cup oil1/2 cup CF milk1/3

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Just a note that you'll soon notice a small ad -- for myself -- on this blog. I've been asked several times now how to convert recipes to GFCF or to develop GFCF meals that children will eat -- especially for kids with other food allergies and intolerances.It's no problem -- I enjoy doing it. It just takes time and I've decided to offer it on a regular basis to those visiting my blog. The fees

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I've been on an endless search for a way to make my kids a real pizza -- you know, something that looks and tastes like the real thing, or as close as possible. So, first, the problem was making a gluten-free crust. That took a while. Now, I've finally developed a crust recipe that's actually very good. It's a variation of Noah's Recipe.Then, it was the sauce. That wasn't so hard. I use a very

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Don't think I'm weird for posting this recipe. It's super easy, but if you read this blog, you know that I like super easy recipes. I've dubbed this "spicy rice" because that's what got my oldest to eat rice. My youngest can't eat rice -- food intolerance. But, I really wanted my oldest to try something other than her favorite potato dish -- Dutch Potatoes (really just steamed potatoes). But, she

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Ok -- here's another Amy's review. And, it's another pizza. I'm very impressed with the taste of Amy's Kitchen pizzas so far. This time, we tried the Rice Crust Spinach Pizza. This is a whole frozen pizza, perfect for two to share for a meal, or four kids at snack time. Not too spinachy. Not too gluten-free-ey and again, very good soy cheese flavor. Like the last pizza, this has soy. So,

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Ok -- so this is the first in a handful of product reviews that I'll post. Amy's Kitchen has supplied a few items with no strings attached. If I offer a poor review, they likely won't do it again. I agreed to this because I thought it might help readers looking for good pre-made products to grab in the store.The first item is called the "Single Serve Non-Dairy Rice Crust Cheeze Pizza." The first

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I'll be reviewing some GFCF foods from Amy's Kitchen in the next few days and I'll post my review for you to read. You might already be familiar with Amy's, but if not, the company makes quality vegetarian and organic foods. Many are GFCF and the company's website offers easy-to-use guides for allergens like soy.

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OK -- this recipe won't be for everyone, especially if you're avoiding soy. If you can eat soy, this would be an interesting experiment. I've tinkered with TVP lately -- that's textured vegetable protein. It's really dry chunks of soy that you can reconstitute with water quickly and make meat substitutes, like burgers, nuggets, chili, etc. I'm using it for myself -- trying to lose some weight.

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Thanks folks. The issues seem to be worked out. You still may find a missing photo here or there in the old posts. If so, feel free to let me know so I can fix them.

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Sorry for the shabby look of the blog today. Something really went wrong with some graphics. I'll try to find time to correct it in the next day or two. You can still find the links to my recipes at the bottom of the blog -- they should be down the side. It's all there -- just looks goofy.

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Following the theme of my last post, I thought I'd mention that we've had nothing but success at Burger King restaurants. I've now taken my kids to three different BKs, including one out of state. They all fry the same way and seem to have a uniform process that we can count on. To bring some of you up to date, you'll find in my Restaurant Guide that I found Burger King fries their potatoes

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I have to update you on our first real restaurant outing. It's taken a long time to get enough courage to try this, but we went to a local Red Robin. See my restaurant guide about how to find a GFCF place. Anyway, it went remarkably well. The restaurant did very well. They didn't give a confused look when I asked to see a gluten-free menu. They immediately handed the kids crayons and a coloring

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It's amazing to me how good some companies have handled the gluten thing and how badly others have botched it -- and blown it. After all, I won't buy anything that possibly contains gluten, especially with those mysterious ingredients like "flavorings."So, I'm sure you'll appreciate this phone conversation I had tonight with a Sara Lee Corp. representative. Sara Lee makes Ball Park Franks.See, I

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I think we all know about picky eaters. I have a few in my house. It seems if it isn't a hot dog, burger or chicken pieces, then they won't eat it. I keep trying new things, but it doesn't always work. But, sometimes, I win. Here's an easy one to win if your family can handle pork.I bought some lean pork chops, boneless, or cut away the bone. These were slightly thick. So, I put them in an oven

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This is based on my previous recipe for Gingerbread people. I just changed a few things with the premise of making a cookie that included flax that my kids would eat. This one works.Ingredients:1/3 cup brown rice or sorghum flour1/3 cup ground flax seed2/3 cup tapioca starch1 tbsp carob or cocoa powder1 TBL cinnamon1 tsp ginger (use more for a cookie with a real ginger bite)2 tsp xanthan gum1 tsp

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I've heard about health issues concerning teflon pans in the past but with so much going on in my life regarding food -- GFCF -- I didn't really look into it. Until now. So, I thought I'd share what I found.The problem with teflon is that it emits toxins when heated too high. Studies have shown this. What's not shown -- independently -- is whether toxins are emitted at lower temps.A great source

jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-61246106380546935542008-03-24T11:10:00.003-04:002008-03-24T11:39:31.828-04:00

So, this won't work for everyone, especially our younger children who are dead-set on hot dogs and tators. But, every so often, I like to throw something new at my kids to see what they do. And, when I do, I usually employ trickery in my presentation. So, I'll post this very easy and quick recipe for a ham dinner, but first explain the trickery.My wife and I made this dish Saturday. Here's what I

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Here's a neat variation on a GFCF pizza, or cheeseless pizza.It's sorta like a wedgie, if they sell those where you live -- or really just a folded over pizza. It has the same pizza taste but resolves one of the big issues with pizza without the cheese -- the visual of not having cheese.So, make your pizza or follow directions for my version.But, after done baking, use spatulas to fold the pizza

jimnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-74163964535547746952008-03-19T21:18:00.000-04:002008-03-19T23:28:58.836-04:00

So, how in the world do you make chocolate pudding without chocolate or dairy. It's actually very easy. This is great the day it's made, but does not store well for two or more days.Ingredients:- 1/2 cup sugar - 1/4 cup cornstarch (or potato)- 1/8 tsp salt - 2 cups liquid DariFree- 1 Tbs margarine or shortening (like Spectrum)- 1 tsp vanilla (optional)- 1-2 tbsp cocoa powder or carob

jimnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-83001128158565129362008-03-11T11:12:00.003-04:002008-03-11T11:18:21.203-04:00

Hey -- sorry I've neglected the blog for a few days. I've been busy establishing a presence on Facebook and MySpace. It's like playing with new toys. Anyway, I promise some new recipes this week. I've recently had success with a "chocolate" pudding recipe (no dairy, no chocolate) and also a cutout cookie recipe. For now, I'll reprint a recent opinion piece from the New York Times regarding the

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Hey guys -- I also started a GFCF Diet group site on Facebook to work in conjunction with this site. So, all of you on Facebook, stop by. You'll find the group by clicking here or simply by searching in Groups for "GFCF."

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Hey guys -- this is just underway. But, I'm starting a mini-blog on MySpace. The page is up and running at http://www.myspace.com/gfcfdad, so any MySpace users, feel free to drop by, comment and all that stuff. There's a new post there today and I will be adding similar recipe and news posts there each week. Just another portal to get helpful info out.

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Damon's Grill was just added to the restaurant guide but with disappointeing results. Take a look. For kiddies -- no fries, no burgers. But, some adult offerings.

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This from David Kirby on the Huffington Post. I'm sure you'll find it interesting. But, the question he raises is right -- what now?Government Concedes Vaccine-Autism Case in Federal Court - Now What? After years of insisting there is no evidence to link vaccines with the onset of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the US government has quietly conceded a vaccine-autism case in the Court of

jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-52494303280400537952008-02-22T08:13:00.000-05:002008-02-22T08:47:11.528-05:00

So, now that we know how to make a GF wrap that bends, here's one yummy way to make a great dinner for the kids. First, you have to make the wraps. Second, you make a 10-minute pizza sauce, and the recipe's right here. Third, you make the filling. For now, I'll show you my favorite, which is what I like to call Pizza Burger filling. But, remember, you could plug anything in here you want --

jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-49027787056051496142008-02-21T13:02:00.006-05:002008-02-21T13:45:58.882-05:00

I don't jump on every study or finding that pops up about autism, mostly because I find the waves of hope and dispair too stressful. But, I found this recent study interesting, mostly because it gets to the heart of the million dollar question -- can mercury cause the problems our kids are struggling to overcome? Sure, all the medical groups and the feds tell us "no." Then, they chastise us for

jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-53653234430851126862008-02-20T14:47:00.002-05:002008-02-20T14:49:20.955-05:00

Has anyone out there seen this? Very disturbing -- from Sunday's Orange County Register -- Opinion writer Steven Greenhut.---Sunday, February 17, 2008Child abuse by the governmentGovernment rips an autistic boy from his home because it prefers a different treatment than the one offered by the parents.STEVEN GREENHUTSr. editorial writer and columnistThe Orange County RegisterWhat kind of society

jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-28531590145134625712008-02-19T18:41:00.003-05:002008-02-19T18:54:06.095-05:00

Now that my children are a little older -- 4 & 6 -- and not so stuck in the burger, nuggets, sticks phase -- I've dared to experiment a little, branch out our taste buds into some more adult areas. Like pork roast. Why? For a few reasons, and some very selfish. I'd like my kids, who would love to eat chicken pieces and potatoes for the rest of their lives, to learn to appreciate other foods. I

jimnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-81944720164479314602008-02-17T20:16:00.002-05:002008-02-17T20:29:01.887-05:00

Like many of you, I've had a difficult time getting my kids to eat a GF bread, whether it's store-bought or homemade. My youngest has eaten Noah's Bread at times, but not regularly. I created a deviation of Tom's Bread that I dubbed Lindsay's Bread that she once ate but wasn't overly fond of and eventually got tired of it as a lunch bread. So, I've figured the best thing for my kids is variation,

jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-41488206420222744262008-02-13T08:19:00.001-05:002008-02-13T08:58:20.623-05:00

Yeah, there's a little sarcasm there. You may have seen this item from the Feingold organization circulating across webland. If not, save these links, print out the article and post it on the fridge. Yippee. A doctor from Children's Hospital in Boston wrote an article for the American Academy of Pediatrics' AAP Grand Rounds publication on the impact that food additives have on people with ADHD.

jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-57906480359046254982008-02-12T12:00:00.000-05:002008-02-12T16:58:35.618-05:00

My wife, kids and I took a very important outing yesterday. We stopped at Burger King on the way back from a doc visit. Why Burger King? Gluten-free fries, of course. If you missed my GFCF restaurant post, don't panic, I've put a permanent link down the right side of my blog. Or, just click here. This was the first in a very long time that the four of us actually sat and ate at a restaurant. The

jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-63916398700176821752008-02-06T10:42:00.000-05:002008-02-06T10:52:30.262-05:00

You might find this interesting. It's a blog entry from a Colorado chiropractor about the use of chiropractic with autistic patients. We take our daughters to a progressive chiropractor for spinal adjustments using the Activator method, which uses less force to manipulate the spine. It's not necessarily the best, but it works for us and the kids don't object to it since it's not very intrusive.

jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-69281408425878614422008-02-04T11:18:00.000-05:002008-02-04T11:14:26.252-05:00

That's right. You can buy this in your local grocery, or if not, online from anywhere at the Walden Farms site. It's pretty good stuff too. It's marked right on the label -- kosher and gluten free. I've sent the company an email with some questions. They assure me the ingredients listed are really what they are. Try it out.

jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-59340014198306977042008-01-28T20:02:00.001-05:002008-03-03T09:09:17.937-05:00

Ok -- here it is, as promised. This is the start of my free online restaurant guide. It is only a guide. You must -- I repeat, must -- check these places on your own. The info here will arm with you with valuable knowledge but every restaurant has its own practices and each store within a chain is managed differently. So, be careful.I will continue updating this as I learn more. Let me tell you

jimnoreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-45015442411378893602008-01-26T17:45:00.000-05:002008-01-26T17:49:18.893-05:00

I'm going to post two recipes this week that are very similar -- one's for cookies and the other, pancakes. Today, it's the pancakes. It's a slight variation of my standard pancake recipe. I add applesauce and ground flax seed.So, here it is:2/3 cup sorghum flour1/3 cup tapioca starch2 tbsp sugar2 tsp baking powderpinch of salt2 tbsp applesauce (I used Mott's)Dash of cinnamon2 tbsp oil1 tbsp

jimnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-69209605199672061712008-01-24T12:30:00.000-05:002008-11-12T20:23:58.877-05:00

Hey guys -- just came across this today on the web and thought I'd share. It's the allergen listing for Herr's snacks -- chips, etc. Herr's products are mostly sold in the eastern U.S. The allergen page, which you can link to by clicking here, is very useful. Until now, I've relied almost completely on Frito Lay products because Frito Lay is very good about listing allergens. It's good to have

jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-34789263423093901522008-01-21T01:00:00.000-05:002008-11-12T20:23:59.002-05:00

As you know by now, I like to point out products I come across that help make our lives easier and healthier. It's so difficult finding food that you trust is free of the allergens and ingredients that we, and our kids, are intolerant to. I found Kitchen Basics broths one day at our regular supermarket as I looked for a soup for my kids. Couldn't find one in the organic section that I really

jimnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-84065673380102174962008-01-18T06:29:00.000-05:002008-01-18T06:32:13.066-05:00

So, I plan to post my results for finding restaurants that really can provide -- safely -- gluten and casein free food, and even soy free. Consider this an interim report as I've found something surprising on the fast-food front. I checked Wendy's, McDonalds, Burger King and Arby's to see if I could buy a burger (no bun) and fries for my kids at any of them. I'd always heard that you couldn't.

jimnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-40101136220929907442008-01-17T11:19:00.001-05:002008-01-17T11:35:53.834-05:00

Sorry for not posting much this week. I've been busy at home with some personal things. I had a recipe failure -- a pumpkin recipe really flopped. But, I'm in the process of doing something very exciting that will benefit many of you. I've been discouraged trying to find a restaurant that I could take my kids to eat -- just a burger and fries. I know it's not the healthiest nutrionally and some

jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-33457291003288940442008-01-14T01:08:00.000-05:002008-01-13T23:58:29.323-05:00

This recipe is so great. For one, I like these and will eat them for a quick breakfast on the go. And, the recipe really worked like I had hoped. I should've guessed thought, that only one of my kids would actually eat them. Oh well. That's the way these things go.This is a recipe for a cereal bar that's very healthy. I found a basic recipe on the web, modified it for GFCF, and added a couple

jimnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-58361811449208546762008-01-11T11:45:00.000-05:002008-01-11T12:49:12.302-05:00

OK -- no new recipe here, but another win (for the parents) on sticking some veggies in everyday food. This one -- mashed potatoes. Again, inspired and based on a recipe in the Deceptively Delicious cookbook. Just modified for GFCF -- and soy free. The added veggie is cauliflower.Add a 1/4 cup of pureed cauliflower to my mashed potato recipe.It worked here without a hitch. The only difference in

jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-2983573183396829502008-01-10T15:21:00.000-05:002008-01-14T18:09:45.499-05:00

I avoided baking with pumpkin, but I'm not sure why. It's actually very convenient. Canned pumpkin (Libby's) is ready to use and affordable. I modified my basic cookie recipe to make a pumpkin cake that's really very healthy, and also could be made into cookie bars.SORRY -- that I left out the key ingredient in my original posting of this. This version includes everything. The ingredient I forgot

jimnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-90095166145673586692008-01-07T01:30:00.000-05:002008-11-12T20:23:59.449-05:00

Since Christmas, I've been tinkering with recipes based on ideas I found in a new cookbook, Deceptively Delicious, by Jessica Seinfeld (yes, Jerry's wife). This is not an ad and I don't benefit either. But, the premise is interesting: hiding veggies and fruits in everyday food so our kids get the nutritional benefits. This especially is a problem for kids on the autism spectrum, as many of you

jimnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-74842591091675328002008-01-02T11:27:00.000-05:002008-11-12T20:23:59.657-05:00

Happy New Year everyone! I learned some cool things about everyday foods over the holiday. I've just been in awe of how major companies -- who are driven to find any market edge possible -- have not latched onto the "gluten free" thing yet.Anyway, I see Tyson chicken is now labeled CLEARLY on the front as being free of antibiotics and hormones and additives. And, it was only priced 20

jimnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-4539295590712019222007-12-26T10:17:00.000-05:002007-12-26T10:24:02.198-05:00

Yes, I have taken some time off from blogging for the holidays. Things got kinda crazy, and quickly. I'll be back next week with some new recipes and observations. Meanwhile, enjoy this very addictive game.jimSnow LineHelp Santa Claus collect the presents.Play this free game now!!

jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-90217400421276892492007-12-11T01:01:00.000-05:002007-12-10T23:16:45.408-05:00

Bet you thought the taste of Suzy-Q's and HoHos was lost forever on a gluten- and casein-free diet. Well, it doesn't have to be. I know, I know. I'll bet you're saying, but ... I can't use eggs, or soy or even chocolate! You don't have to. This is the allergy-friendly version -- all allergies. And, it's easy. Here's how:Ingredients:1 recipe of "chocolate" cake (use either cocoa or carob powder)

jimnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-28521444200803537272007-12-09T20:05:00.000-05:002007-12-09T20:10:00.599-05:00

I've found that several of my entries have started with the phrase, "This is silly..." Well, this is another one of those entries. Yet, I felt I had to share.I've been baking gingersnaps and gingerbread cookies lately and using molasses and thick cane syrup. It's kinda tough getting that stuff to pour entirely out of a measuring cup. However, I've stumbled upon a little trick that helps that

jimnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-25494307969995401922007-12-06T00:15:00.000-05:002008-11-12T20:24:00.065-05:00

I recently switched shampoos for my kids and the new product works so well that I thought I'd mention it here. I bought the Shikai brand shampoo, which really lathers well and leaves a very healthy looking and feeling hair. We do use conditioner also, which helps with brushing -- they have very fine hair. You can research the product online at http://www.shikai.com/.

jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-69432397734564492382007-12-05T00:07:00.000-05:002007-12-04T23:30:21.888-05:00

Yesterday's news, but worth reposting anyway. I've experienced this with my kids. I thought it was pretty freaky when it happened. I remember the last time they were both fairly ill, vomiting, fever, etc. We pulled them off their supplements for the week, but instead of tanking, they were pretty well-behaved and "normal" in their speech and actions. Very odd. Now, it makes sense. Read on....

jimnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-243679610086044372007-12-04T13:32:00.000-05:002008-11-12T20:24:00.267-05:00

Oh, a programming note here ... Don Imus is back on the radio at WABC, New York. That's 770 on the AM dial in the New York area. Or, listen online -- click here. I'm certainly not suggesting anyone excuse his on-air remarks that got him in so much trouble, but I will point out that he and his wife have been tremendous advocates of the autism community. Imus was talking about the ins and outs of

jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-79775587237087548962007-12-04T10:32:00.000-05:002007-12-04T10:38:29.318-05:00

This may be a cheesy follow to my GFCF Gingerbread People recipe, but it's been very popular at my house the last couple of days with my kids and a few of their friends. So, I thought I'd post it too.I'll just call this Gingersnap Bites. GFCF of course. Oh, and egg-free, soy-free, rice-free, corn-free and bean-free. Whew!Make 1 recipe for Gingerbread People dough.Instead of rolling out, divide

jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-41195239789476661482007-12-03T08:10:00.000-05:002007-12-04T10:37:43.845-05:00

This was a hit this week in my house. I thought I'd try this cookie recipe out before Christmas arrived to see if it worked. It does, and it's versatile. With a few changes, I made this rice free too. The source is the Special Diets for Special Kids cookbook, by Lisa Lewis. This was a contribution by Karen Seroussi. I made some changes to the original recipe and I'll note those along the

jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-61981696401813377912007-11-30T01:29:00.000-05:002007-11-29T22:59:16.758-05:00

Here's a nice slap-it-together GFCF meal. Everyone in my family likes this one. And it's free of gluten, casein, soy, egg, beans.- 1 recipe pizza sauce- ground meat (beef, chicken, turkey)- brown rice, cooked OR pasta noodles OR kidney beans OR quinoa OR potatoesNow, make the pizza sauce in a sauce pan. Cook the brown rice or pasta. Brown the ground meat.When done, drain grease from the meat. Add

jimnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-37872013337458846222007-11-28T00:05:00.000-05:002008-11-12T20:24:00.410-05:00

I don't mind, every so often, promoting a product that I come across. I found a pretty good brand of sausage that not only offers gluten-free varieties, but also states that it's gluten-free ON THE FRONT of the package. And, because they did so, I bought a pack of their sausage. This is Aidells sausage. I bought the chicken-apple flavor. It is gluten-free, no MSG and made with chicken not

jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-60009478988741256252007-11-27T01:40:00.000-05:002007-11-27T08:52:12.526-05:00

I don't know about you, but this study makes a heck of a lot of sense to me. Link Between Wireless Technology and Autism Unveiled in New Scientific ReportWashington, DC (PressReleaseHelp) November 15, 2007 -- A groundbreaking scientific study published this week in the peer-reviewed Australasian Journal of Clinical Environmental Medicine warns that wireless communication technology may be

jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-77616994446629373392007-11-26T12:07:00.000-05:002007-11-26T12:13:25.894-05:00

It's flu season of course, which brings all sorts of concern about flu shots, thimerosal (mercury) and other disturbing vaccine ingredients that those of us in the Autism Spectrum Disorder community worry about. Anyway, here's a helpful brochure from SafeMinds -- The Coalition for SafeMinds (Sensible Action For Ending Mercury-Induced Neurological Disorders). It tells you which flu shots to watch

jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-48300936236417358032007-11-26T10:57:00.000-05:002007-11-26T11:06:02.034-05:00

Nothing like a strong dose of skepticism to start the morning. Sorry folks, I'm very concerned about this. First, note the word "relieve" in the release. That, to me, means this would be like a cough medicine. If you give the medicine, your child's symptoms are relieved, but not cured. When the medicine wears off, they return. And, then, like other meds, there's other impacts. With my kids, the

jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-12092800174850545422007-11-23T15:23:00.000-05:002007-11-23T15:28:52.082-05:00

If you missed Kent Heckenlively's piece "The Harvard Gang" at the Age of Autism site, it's worth reading. Here's a snippet, but you can read the rest by following the link. It's interesting stuff about what Harvard researchers are finding in the autism world.THE HARVARD GANGBy Kent Heckenlively, Esq.You can always tell a Harvard guy,” my dad would say, beginning one of the innumerable jokes he

jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-52670586801957323822007-11-22T08:06:00.000-05:002007-11-22T08:14:21.872-05:00

You'll find this recipe for a basic, Thanksgiving gfcf stuffing at the GFCF Recipes site at Recipe Circus. I tried this the other day. Pretty good.Garlic, Onion and Sage StuffingSource of Recipe: Angela LowryList of Ingredients1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted GFCF margarine (I just used canola oil in a pan)2 small onions, finely chopped (I used 1 medium onion)2 celery stalks, diced (I used 1 stalk)5

jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-50036533480651299212007-11-21T20:00:00.000-05:002007-11-21T20:55:17.522-05:00

This is a great recipe to make for the kids -- or yourself -- for Thanksgiving. It's an easy gluten - casein - soy free recipe for a pumpkin bundt cake. I have to confess that I found this on the Web at a recipe site or maybe another blog, but I've forgotten which one. If this is yours, feel free to claim credit here. I've modified it slightly. It turned out great.Ingredients1 cup sorghum flour1

jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-12910641388987798482007-11-21T08:16:00.000-05:002007-11-21T13:51:01.184-05:00

In case you haven't heard what's happening in Maryland, I'll repost a Christian Science Monitor Story (via CBS News) below. I don't know about you, but there's no way anyone's forcing me to give my kids vaccines. And I haven't read much about the autism families in Maryland and how they're dealing with this. So, read the article and try to imagine how much thimerosal was pumped into these kids'

jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-59484225709915956432007-11-20T09:03:00.000-05:002007-11-20T09:07:44.195-05:00

We've never cooked a real Thanksgiving meal for our kids. Without gluten or casein or soy or rice or corn -- what was left? Well, this year, we're going to try a modified meal that, if all goes well, mirrors the adult's dinner. That way, if the kids want something that's on an adult's plate, we'll have something for them. They may never know it's different. And, who knows, maybe some of the

jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-29832697242970533012007-11-18T12:19:00.000-05:002008-11-12T20:24:00.967-05:00

In the spirit of my last post, fried potatoes, and after realizing that likely didn't satisfy your hunger for a really good new recipe, I felt obligated to offer something much better today. Thus, the pizza omelet recipe. Nothing difficult about this one. Of course, this does have eggs, the real ones. So, anyone with the dreaded egg allergy/intolerance, will avoid this recipe (like on our home).

jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-42447555454246340952007-11-18T12:09:00.000-05:002007-11-18T12:18:47.600-05:00

This is another one of those recipes that's really not a recipe. So, forgive me. It's fried potatoes. We really don't fry much anymore. When the kids were first diagnosed and I didn't know how to cook very much gfcf, we ate fried potatoes a few times a week. Now, it's really just a weekend treat. Now, through the week, my oldest -- the potato lover -- eats Dutch potatoes. Much healthier. But,

jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-25792038768986239972007-11-16T01:42:00.000-05:002007-11-15T23:46:28.874-05:00

Not that we can drink milk here. But, I just thought this was stupid enough to repost and share with you. Pennsylvania decided to cave to pressures from the milk industry rather than do something productive to resolve the more pressing issue of whether the hormone injections actually are being passed along to humans in milk and beef. Whadya expect from government?USA TodayPa. bars hormone-free

jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-91739772497494351152007-11-15T00:59:00.000-05:002007-12-11T23:25:23.543-05:00

I hate to measure my cooking successes by how close I can replicate McDonald's foods. But, there's just a few things that I can't resist. This is one. This hash brown recipe is another example of using one recipe in several ways. And, it's egg-free, soy-free, gluten-free and casein-free. It can be corn and rice free too with a little flour switching. - one recipe for gfcf chicken nuggets batter-

jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-81704967230723600482007-11-14T08:28:00.000-05:002007-11-14T08:00:16.430-05:00

So, talk about easy and good. And, devious.Yes, devious. I've made this into a morning bread for my youngest daughter. Very difficult to feed -- no egg, soy, rice, gluten, casein, etc. Anyway, making a variation of Noah's Bread, I've found something that gives her some meat, bread, fiber and other healthy things.Here's how.- make one Noah's Bread recipe- add 1/2 tsp salt- add 1 tbsp sugar- cut up

jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-28386693134215926782007-11-14T00:57:00.000-05:002007-11-13T23:16:30.313-05:00

For those of you who enjoy the Rescue Post, note that it has moved and been renamed Age of Autism. Same people, it seems. You'll find it at: http://www.ageofautism.com/

jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-9473041641859384232007-11-13T01:09:00.000-05:002007-11-12T23:17:26.363-05:00

Thought you guys might like to read this. First, because it gets into the flu vaccine, thimerosal and mercury. Second, because this was written by Dr. David Ritchie of Boulder, Colorado. What's cool about that, you might ask? Well, he's my brother and an invaluable (free for me) resource when it comes to health issues. Enjoy the snippet. The rest of the article is on his blog, which you can find

jimnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-34423581696702199542007-11-12T08:09:00.000-05:002008-11-12T20:24:01.894-05:00

I love hot dogs, and so do my kids. But, with the host of food issues they have, including the gluten - casein free diet and soy, finding an OK hot dog is tricky. We don't follow Feingold strictly, but we also try to avoid the dyes and preservatives. We bend the rules for hot dogs, since they don't get much of this elsewhere. However, we are in the process of switching hot dogs, to a brand that

jimnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-30875060491164574332007-11-09T06:30:00.000-05:002007-11-09T09:05:28.483-05:00

I like recipes that you can use in different ways. Cakes and cupcakes are an easy example. Sometimes my kids get tired of cake. I can see it on their faces. So, I'll use my "chocolate" cake recipe (carob) to make cupcakes. And they love it. Here's my cupcakes:- 1 "chocolate" (0r carob) cake recipe - click here for recipe- muffin pan- muffin linersSimply pour the cake batter into the muffin liners

jimnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-89375699921129762672007-11-08T09:10:00.000-05:002007-11-08T09:14:44.128-05:00

Huh - you might ask? Chocolate without chocolate. Well, this really isn't a recipe. It's just one of those things. You know, a creation, to get around a food intolerance. My kids can't have chocolate, for now. So, I turned to carob to make my chocolate cakes and cookies. And recently, I've been adding a little carob to our milk -- rice milk or DariFree. I've had great success with this.All I did

jimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22310745.post-21547500863753167412007-11-07T00:31:00.000-05:002007-11-07T00:04:37.796-05:00

Found this pizza sauce recipe on the web and tried it last week. Very tasty, especially for garlic lovers. The recipe was called "Laura's Pizza Sauce."IngredientsA 6-Ounce can tomato paste2 Tbsps oil½ cup water1 Tbsp garlic powder1 Tbsp oregano1 Tbsp sugar1 Tspn salt¼ Tspn pepper½ Tspn vinegarDirectionsIn medium sized bowl, add tomato paste, olive oil and water; stir. Add remaining ingredients

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So, if the autism rate is a creation of better diagnosis, where are all the undiagnosed autistics from past decades? They must be everywhere, right? Look around your office or hometown -- how many do you see or know over age 20?Take me, for example. I have two children with autism. A man in the next pod over has an autistic son. The supervisor two pods in the other direction has an autistic

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