Ep 150 December 2020 Roundup
A Conversation with Ellen Bayens
Let’s start the blog with the show notes for this Episode –
Ellen is back with us for her monthly roundup of news from theceliacscene.com. We chat about a new study released from the Mayo Clinic regarding giving children antibiotics under the age of two and if that puts them at a greater risk for other diseases and conditions as they get older – celiac disease figures into this study.
Some good news – a recent study finds those with celiac disease are not at greater risk of contracting Covid-19. This was very welcome news during this time of increasing cases.
Ellen and I were pretty much both on the same page when it came to discussing the adoption of a gluten free diet by those without diagnosed celiac disease and now there is a study to dig deeper into this.
We looked at some innovative gluten free products – of note – Gluten Free Oreo cookies, authentic rustic corn tortillas and emergency preparedness meals from two companies that offered gluten free options.
Ellen brought to my attention two gluten free businesses who have uniquely pivoted during this time of Covid – KOB with an online Christmas recipe Book and Wild Poppy Marketplace.
Do Antibiotics in Childhood Increase the Risk Factor for Celiac Disease?
Why Do People Go Gluten Free When They Don’t Need To?
Gluten-Free Oreo Cookies Coming in 2021
Celiacs Not at Higher Risk of Contracting COVID-19
Introducing Tilly’s Galley Easy Gourmet Meals
Introducing TOTAL PREPARE Emergency Meals
Introducing MAiiZ Nixtamal Tortillería
KOB Gluten-Free Christmas Bakery e-Book
Sue’s Websites and Social Media –
Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com
Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com
Facebook – @acanadianceliacpodcast
Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA
Email – acdnceliacpodcast@gmail.com
Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com
Instagram – @suesgfbaking
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL
Email – sue@suesglutenfreebaking.com
Other Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com
My Thoughts –
Oreo Cookies. This is a bit of a milestone for the gluten free community. There have been lots of big companies jumping into gluten free over the years. Notable ones include Betty Crocker with a GF Bisquick, Brown Rice Krispies from Kellogg’s, Breton Crackers with two GF options, Quaker Oats, Barilla with a line of GF pasta and Club House spice blends in a GF format. This is only a small fraction of the big food companies that have expanded their offerings in the direction of gluten free.
Why is the release of the gluten free oreo cookies such a big deal then? We have a few reliable gluten free producers who currently offer gluten free sandwich cookies, and they’re very good. But there is something about the oreo cookie that gives me a warm feeling inside.
I suppose it has something to do with memories from childhood. We saw commercials for oreo cookies, convinced our Moms to buy them and learned to dunk and twist them apart just like the kids on TV.
As I mentioned in the podcast, I’ve made my own oreo type sandwich cookies, and they were quite good, but they weren’t oreos. It’s taken Christie Foods a long time to release the gluten free version of oreos and that might be a very good thing. On the whole, most companies releasing GF versions of some of their best-selling products do a good job to replicate the taste and texture of the wheat version. I can only suspect that Mr. Christie took more time to get it just right. My expectations are high for the GF oreo cookies. They will have some very powerful memories to live up to – not only the taste and texture, but the feeling of twisting and dunking. I can’t wait!
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