Ep 158 February 2021 Roundup
A Conversation with Ellen Bayens of The Celiac Scene
Let’s start the blog with the show notes for this Episode –
It’s early February and time again to welcome Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com back to the podcast to discuss some of the news and happenings she has brought us from the celiac and gluten free world. Ellen and I talk about a couple of studies, one to do with universal testing of children for celiac disease and the other is a very small study looking at managing the gluten free diet. We also chat about food blogs, and in particular one from Teresa of Gluten Free KOB, as a compliment to her online baking courses. Gluten Free Oreos have hit the market in Canada which prompts a lively discussion following much controversy over social media regarding package labelling. Recently, I received an email from a woman in England who produced a short film called “Glutened”. It is a must-see for everyone with celiac disease, and for those around them. I will be interviewing the producer for this podcast in the near future. Listen for the interview and you can watch the film at https://vimeo.com/486284734
Study Urges Universal Screening for Celiac Disease in Children
Managing a Gluten-Free Diet Affects All Levels of Society
Introducing KOB Gluten-Free Baking Resource – FREE Printer-Friendly Recipes & Instructional Videos
Direct link to the short film “Glutened” – https://vimeo.com/486284734
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 –
Gluten Free Oreos – not sure I ever thought I’d be typing that phrase. There are many things I missed when I was first diagnosed. One was oreos, mostly because I enjoyed them with my daughters. Once my oldest was diagnosed at age five, we began searching for her favourite foods in a gluten free version.
I have over the years, been able to make almost anything I missed. I even made a version of gluten free oreos – yumm! Most of the time however, I was quite contented with the KinniTOOS cookies from Kinnikinnick. This does make me think of the many gluten free versions of things that we now have widely available. Who would have imagined gluten free Kraft Dinner (mac & cheese)? We have so many flavours of ice cream, for instance – Chapman’s Cookies & Cream, along with a multitude of cake mixes to rival any gluten selection of the grocery store. Snack foods abound including different flavours and shapes of pretzels, corn chips, a large assortment of puffed food snacks (rice, corn, lentil etc.), many from the big label brands.
We can’t forget about pasta. When I was first diagnosed we had rice pasta, white or brown. I was fine with that as it filled the need. Over time, we have been treated to some amazing pastas made from a variety of ingredients I would never have thought would have worked for the humble pasta dishes I was making. Even the big names like Catelli and Barilla have developed excellent products. Corn, quinoa, chickpea, lentil and multigrain to name a few of the huge variety we find to tempt us.
I’m excited to try the new gluten free Oreos. But I’m more excited when I realize how the gluten free diet has been accommodated and even catered to by some very large food companies with some excellent products. Gone are the days when our food was just edible. These new foods give more hope for the newly diagnosed. The diet is hard, but these innovative products bring it within reach of many more. Good for Us!