Gluten Free Food Storage

GoPicnic review and giveaway!

2011-05-05T07:26:00.000-07:00

GoPicnic kindly sent me two meals to try and is offering a product giveaway for you!

I received the Hummus + Crackers All Natural Meal and the Turkey Pepperoni + Cheese Classic Deli Meal. Both were delicious!

Here are the details of my meals:

The Hummus + Crackers Meal contained Wild Garden Hummus Dip, Crunchmaster Multi-Seed Crackers, Seapoint Farms Dry Roasted Edamame, Sweet Perry Orchards Baja Blend Fruit & Nut Mix and a Terra Nostra Organic Dark Chocolate Square.

24g Protein • 12g Fiber • 410 Calories

This meal was very good and nice and high in protein. I enjoyed the depth of flavors that were in the hummus and the fruit and nut mix.The crackers are just perfect with the hummus, the edamame were good, and the chocolate was the perfect ending to this meal. It kept my mouth dancing and made my stomach happy! This is the perfect size for a quick lunch on the go.

The Turkey Pepperoni + Cheese Meal contained Bridgford Turkey Pepperoni Slices, Crunchmaster Multi-Seed Crackers, Copper Cowbell Asiago Gourmet Cheese Spread, Mariani Dried Cranberries & Pineapple and Brown & Haley Almond Roca Buttercrunch Toffee.

12g Protein • 2g Fiber • 290 Calories

This meal was delicious! My 7 year old joined me in eating this meal and loved it. The combination of the spiciness of the pepperoni, the creaminess of the cheese, and the saltiness of the crackers made this the perfect meal. The dried fruit added a wonderful sweetness and was so good! Adding the toffee to finish the meal was divine! This was one of three meals that we decided to order by the case to add to our 72 hour kits, although we chose to order the larger Turkey Pepperoni + Cheese: Picnic Meal.

We decided that these were the perfect addition to our 72 hour kits and they are much lighter than the beef stew and chili that we were previously packing. Look for an updated 72 hour kit post soon!

Now for the giveaway! GoPicnic is offering your choice of two products or a gluten free care package.

Details for entry are that the giveaway is U.S. Only and methods for entry is the following:

1. Sign up for the GoPicnic newsletter on GoPicnic.com
2. Like GoPicnic on Facebook
3. Follow GoPicnic on Twitter
4. Visit GoPicnic's Facebook page and tell GoPicnic what is your favorite product (or the one you would like to try) and WHY
5. Like Gluten Free Food Storage on Facebook
6. Follow Gluten Free Food Storage via google reader
7. Post information about this giveaway on your blog or facebook
8. Leave a comment on this post sharing which products your would choose if you win

For each method completed, please leave one comment for each method on this post. The giveaway will end on May 15, 2011. Good luck and happy eating!

Coming soon - GoPicnic

2011-03-21T20:23:00.000-07:00

Keep checking back soon. GoPicnic is sending me a few products to review, and we'll be offering up a giveaway for you.

Check them out here for now.

Gluten Free Bisquick Winner!

2010-11-17T14:02:00.001-08:00

The winner of the Gluten Free Prize Pack was Karen. Thanks to all who entered!

Gluten Free Bisquick Giveaway

2010-11-09T06:39:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Bisquick and MyBlogSpark, I have a Bisquick prize pack to give away.

Included in the prize pack are the following:

* a box of Bisquick Gluten Free baking mix
* a pancake pan
* a pancake pen
* a pancake flipper

The pancake pen is a really neat mix and pour container that allows you to create pancake drawings/other creations. My kids love it! We enjoyed the chance to use Bisquick again!

Introducing Bisquick® Gluten Free baking mix: the first gluten free baking mix with real melt-in-your-mouth Bisquick taste! Now, with Bisquick Gluten Free baking mix, you can make pancakes, waffles, biscuits and more, and they have never tasted so good. Since its release in 1931, Bisquick has become a trusted staple in America's kitchens for delicious and easy-to-prepare dishes. Now the convenience of Bisquick baking mixes will be available to the gluten-free community too, so everyone can enjoy the family favorite Bisquick recipes you love like fluffy pancakes, easy pies, mouth-watering casseroles and more!

Make sure to look for Bisquick Gluten Free baking mix in the baking aisle at your local grocery store.

To find great recipe tips and ideas, visit www.bisquick.com/glutenfree. There, you´ll find countless gluten-free recipes for family favorites such as Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcakes and Gluten Free Pizza Crust, using Bisquick Gluten Free baking mix. Check back often! We´re adding more recipes every day!

In addition, you can visit http://www.myblogspark.com/uc/main/8b49/ to download a printable coupon for $1 off Bisquick Gluten Free baking mix!

Also, check out Bisquick on Facebook today! Visit Bisquick on Facebook to "Like" the brand and keep up with the latest news from Bisquick.

Here's how to win your own prize pack:

* Comment on this post
* Like us on Facebook here AND leave a comment on the wall

Contest will end on Monday, November 15, 2010 at 8:00pm EST. Winner will be chosen at random.

Note: I did receive a prize pack to try before offering one for you to win.

Win the Betty Crocker "Simple Joys" Prize Pack

2009-11-16T18:40:00.000-08:00

Betty Crocker is such a great company; they are the first mainstream company to make gluten-free baking mixes. We love these!

Today I have a giveaway from by MyBlogSpark & Betty Crocker. The “Simple Joys” prize pack includes 2 packages of Betty Crocker Fruit-Flavored Snacks, a retro Pick `em Up Sticks game, a light-up yo-yo and a classic Frisbee. The best part - it's all gluten free!

BC Fruit-Flavored Snacks Prize Pack

To enter this contest:

1. Leave a comment and tell me what your favorite game was when you were younger.

2. Become a facebook fan of Gluten Free Food Storage.

Good luck! This contest will end Monday November 23 at midnight. Winner will be announced on Tuesday.

Note: I did receive a prize pack to try. My kiddos love the toys, and love the fruit snacks more!

Emergency Preparedness Fair

2009-10-08T11:17:00.000-07:00

Come to my Emergency Preparedness Fair, and learn more about food storage and emergency preparedness -- food allergy style!

Details:

Emergency Preparedness Fair
Hosted by Be Prepared Cincinnati

October 24, 2009
9:00am - noon
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
7118 Dutchland Pkwy, Liberty Township, OH 45044

Blood Drive with Community Blood Center (9:00am - noon)
*register online by clicking here

Presenters include:
American Red Cross

Topics to be covered:

*Canning

*Food Storage

*Wheat Demonstration

*Gardening

*Sanitation Kits

*Water Filtration

*72 hour kits

*Amateur Radio & other communications

*Cooking methods

West Chester Police Department has just confirmed that they will have a booth at the fair. They will be doing FREE computerized fingerprinting for the children, and will providing the parents with the fingerprints on a CD.

Also, you can register to donate blood by clicking here!

Pass along the word!

Menu Plan Week of August 31, 2009

2009-08-30T19:44:00.001-07:00

Here's my menu plan for the week.

Sunday - Green Bean Casserole (not the Thanksgiving one, made with homemade cream of mushroom soup, baked in the oven)

Monday - Beef Stew

Tuesday - Funky Chicken with Sesame Noodles

Wednesday - Blintz Pancakes

Thursday - Broccoli Cheesy Rice

Might be doing some crazy schedules this weekend, so we aren't planning anything quite yet.... Enjoy your Labor Day!

So, what are you eating this week?

You can see more menus here

More gluten free menus can be found here

Menu Plan Week of August 17, 2009

2009-08-18T19:16:00.000-07:00

Here's my menu plan for the week.

Monday - Peach Dumplings (made with Better Batter -- oh soooooo yummy! Just like my Grandma used to make!)

Tuesday - Chicken Tortilla Chip Casserole

Wednesday - Honey Baked Lentils with Spaghetti

Thursday - Chili and Cornbread

Friday - Pizza

Saturday - Pineapple Fried Rice

Sunday - Crockpot Black Beans and Chicken

So, what are you eating this week?

You can see more menus here

Also, Gluten Free Menu Plans can be found here. The theme this week is peaches!

Gluten Free Event at Jungle Jim's

2009-08-17T12:25:00.000-07:00

FYI....in the Jungle Jim's ad...

Friday Aug 21, 2009
Gluten Free Event
Samples from 10a-4p
Specialized diet vendors to be represented:

allerenergy
allergy free foods
celiac specialists
mediterranean bake
house lori bakes
wan's

Jungle Jim's Natural Foods Dept
Call Lenard at 513-674-6088

Address:‎

5440 Dixie Hwy
Fairfield, OH 45014

Menu Plan Week of August 10, 2009

2009-08-10T20:18:00.000-07:00

Here's my menu plan for the week.

Monday - BLT's on corn tortillas (we were out of bread and buns, go figure.....)

Tuesday - Lasagna with Salad and Betty Crocker GF Chocolate Cake (Missionaries are coming to eat with us)

Wednesday - Spaghetti Broccoli Bake -- didn't get to it last week

Thursday - Chicken Fiesta Bake

Friday - Pizza

Saturday - Brats and Burgers or leftovers

Sunday - Family Dinner -- no idea what I'm bringing yet

So, what are you eating this week?

You can see more menus here

And the winner is...

2009-08-06T10:58:00.000-07:00

The winner of the Betty Crocker GF Giveaway is Michele:

Blogger Michele said...

I LOVE brownies - the more chocolate the better! The Betty Crocker ones are pretty good!! Thanks for the chance to win!

July 29, 2009 8:15 AM

Michele, be sure to send me an email (wcfoodstorage at gmail dot com) with your contact information so I can get the goodies sent your way!

Menu Plan Week of August 3, 2009

2009-08-03T19:33:00.000-07:00

Here's my menu plan for the week.

Monday - Lentil Tacos

Tuesday - Bacon Chicken Wraps and Broccoli Apple Salad

Wednesday - Mexican Eggplant Casserole

Thursday - Spaghetti Broccoli Bake

Friday - Pizza

Saturday - Brats and Burgers or leftovers

Sunday - Melt in your Mouth Chicken Breast

So, what are you eating this week?

Don't forget to enter my Betty Crocker Giveaway on Gluten Free Food Storage!

You can see more menus here

Menu Plan Week of July 27, 2009

2009-07-29T08:21:00.001-07:00

I have taken a break from posting my menu plans online... but never fear, we've still been eating... Enjoy!

Here's my menu plan for the week.

Sunday - Crockpot Chicken with Black Beans and Salsa

Monday - Spaghetti and Spinach Salad

Tuesday - Mexican Pasta

Wednesday - Chili and Cornbread (Using the Chili as the bottom layer in the crockpot)

Thursday - Cheddar Garlic Chicken Breast

Friday - Pizza

Saturday - Crockpot Whole Chicken (I still have a whole bunch of these in the freezer from some good sales last year...)

Sunday - Honey Butter Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Potato Fries

So, what are you eating this week?

Don't forget to enter my Betty Crocker Giveaway!

Betty Crocker Gluten Free Giveaway!

2009-07-28T18:44:00.001-07:00

You have a chance to win a Betty Crocker "Sweet Moments" prize pack that includes all four (4) samples of the dessert mixes, two (2) Free coupons for any of the varieties, a grocery tote bag, magnetic grocery list and pen to make shopping easier!

You have 2 ways to enter:

1. Leave a message on this post, mentioning your favorite gluten free dessert.

2. Become a fan on Facebook, and then leave a message here.

The giveaway ends at midnight on August 4, 2009.

Prizes only available to US residents.

Menu Plan Week of June 8, 2009

2009-06-07T21:27:00.000-07:00

Here's my menu plan for the week.

Monday - Hawaiian Haystacks

Tuesday - Fantastic Taco Casserole

Wednesday - Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Salad

Thursday - Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Lime Chicken

Friday - Calzones

Saturday - Chicken BLT Salad

Sunday - Funky Chicken with Sesame Noodles

So, what are you eating this week?

Cross posted at BePreparedCincinnati.blogspot.com

June discount code from Honeyville Grain

2009-06-04T19:45:00.001-07:00

Just passing this along:

Greetings from all of us here at Honeyville Farms! It's time to stock up and prepare for the unexpected. We're releasing new products, from food staples to treats that will keep your family healthy and happy and give you the peace of mind you need in any economic climate. For a limited time we're offering 10% off of your ENTIRE ORDER. From Thursday, June 4th, 2009 thru Tuesday, June 9th, 2009 we're offering 10% off of everything in your cart (except for our already low flat-rate shipping cost of $4.49). Just order as usual and enter the coupon code PREPARE09 during checkout. The coupon code field is on the second page of the checkout process. Enter the PREPARE09 code, click the APPLY button to the right and the savings will automatically be calculated for you. This is a great time to stock up and save on our most popular staples like Powdered Eggs, Milk Substitute, and the all new Hard White Wheat in the #10 cans.

Visit us at http://store.honeyvillegrain.com. ACT NOW as this discount will end promptly on Tuesday June 9, 2009 at 6:00PM PST. If you have any questions, concerns, or just want to place an order over the phone call us, toll-free, at (888) 810-3212. We're happy to help.

Menu Plan Week of June 1, 2009

2009-06-01T19:36:00.001-07:00

Here's my menu plan for the week.

Monday - Brats & Hot Dogs (What's better after an FHE at Kings Island?)

Tuesday - Lentil Tacos

Wednesday - Chicken Enchiladas

Thursday - Spaghetti Broccoli Bake

Friday - Calzones

Saturday - Crockpot Whole Chicken (I still have a whole bunch of these in the freezer from some good sales last year...)

Sunday - Honey Butter Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Potato Fries

So, what are you eating this week?

Oreo Cookies - Homemade, of course!

2009-05-28T08:06:00.000-07:00

I'm way behind on blogging, so do forgive me....

For Valentine's Day, I made Oreo cookies... DH was sure that it couldn't be done. I was skeptical, but determined to disprove him. I did.

I used Kate's Oreo recipe from here

They were SOOOOO good! Crunchy, Crispy. Better than store bought - and I didn't have to go to the store to get them!!!!!

Here's a picture:

I'm not a great food photographer -- mostly because my kids wanted the cookies, so it was a quick picture...

Enjoy!

Menu Plan Week of May 25, 2009

2009-05-26T10:38:00.001-07:00

Here's my menu plan for the week.

Monday - leftovers (since we are going to a large picnic for lunch)

Tuesday - Chicken Salad on GF buns

Wednesday - Candied Chicken

Thursday - Calzones

Friday - Cinnamon Chicken

Saturday - Brown Sugar Chicken

Sunday - Salsa Chicken and Mexican Style Baked Potatoes (didn't get to it last week)

I do realize that we're eating a lot of chicken this week... It's going to be a busy week -- with a bulk pickup of 3400lbs of food on Friday, and then repackaging of it on Saturday.... just a bit busy.

Plus, a few weeks back, I was able to buy 40lbs of chicken breasts for $30 from Sams Club. Man, I love that place some days! Some day I'll find some time to thaw it out and pressure can it. (Yep, that's how chicken is part of my food storage!)

So, what are you eating this week?

Menu Plan Week of May 18, 2009

2009-05-18T19:24:00.000-07:00

Here's my menu plan for the week.

Monday - Baked Lemon Pasta, Kale, Angel Food Cake for FHE

Tuesday - Crockpot Pork Chops

Wednesday - Sausage Mozzarella Casserole - scaled way down -- so yummy!

Thursday - http://www.bookofyum.com/blog/gluten-free-vegetarian-menu-brown-fried-rice-with-pineapple-recipe-3215.html

Friday - Pizza

Saturday - http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Tasty-Lentil-Tacos/Detail.aspx

Sunday - Salsa Chicken and Mexican Style Baked Potatoes

So, what are you eating this week?

Menu Plan Week of May 11, 2009

2009-05-11T22:21:00.000-07:00

Here's my menu plan for the week.

Monday - Chili and Cornbread*

Tuesday - Tacos*

Wednesday - Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas - made with corn tortillas

Thursday - Chicken and Risotto

Friday - Pizza

Saturday - Taco Salad

Sunday - Crockpot Chicken with Black Beans and Cream Cheese

So, what are you eating this week?

* I didn't get to these last week... it happens

Menu Plan Week of May 4, 2009

2009-05-04T22:04:00.000-07:00

Here's my menu plan for the week.

Monday - Brats for the adults, mac and cheese for the kiddos

Tuesday - 7 layer bean dip

Wednesday - Spaghetti Broccoli Bake

Thursday - Chili and Cornbread

Friday - Pizza

Saturday - Chicken Ranch Tacos

Sunday - Grilling with family - Happy Mother's Day!

So, what are you eating this week?

Menu Plan Week of April 27, 2009

2009-04-27T19:05:00.001-07:00

Here's my menu plan for the week.

Monday - Dutch Rice (family recipe - Cooked Rice, topped with butter, sugar and cinnamon) *Note, we had a ton of protein for breakfast and lunch, so carbs for dinner it was

Tuesday - Chicken Noodle Soup (DD1 bday - this is what she wants for dinner... we'll be making the noodles)

Wednesday - Sausage Mozzarella Casserole (WAY scaled down...)

Thursday - Tator Tot Casserole

Friday - Pizza

Saturday - Leftovers or Grill (depending on the weather)

Sunday - Crockpot Roast

So, what are you eating this week?

Menu Plan Week of April 20, 2009

2009-04-19T19:39:00.001-07:00

Here's my menu plan for the week.

Monday - Tandoori Chicken

Tuesday - Enchiladas

Wednesday - Homemade Chipotle

Thursday - Lentil Tacos (I'll probably cook it in the rice cooker too...)

Friday - Pizza (We are finally enjoying pizza after 2 years of being gluten free! I grew up eating pizza every Friday night, and since we have all the ingredients on hand, all the time, we're making it a tradition at our house now).

Saturday - Leftovers or Grill (depending on the weather)

So, what are you eating this week?

Menu Plan Week of April 13, 2009

2009-04-15T11:46:00.001-07:00

As you can tell, I'm a little bit slow this week... We survived our Spring Break, but I just haven't gotten caught up the way I had hoped to...

My menu plan changed a bunch for this week -- so now that the week is half over, I think I've finally committed to what we're eating the rest of this week.

Monday - Green Bean Casserole (1 can (or homemade) cream of mushroom soup, 1 lb cooked ground beef, 1 can green beans (we prefer french cut) - all mixed together in a casserole dish, topped with mashed potatoes and cheddar cheese -- cooked at 350 for 20-30 minutes)

Tuesday - Black Bean and Spinach Lasagna

Wednesday - Chicken Noodle Soup

Thursday - Broccoli Cheesy Rice (I made something similar for the missionaries a few months ago, but I can't find the recipe... so we keep trying to find something similar...)

Friday - Pizza

Saturday - Hawaiian Haystacks - scroll to bottom - we're feeding the missionaries - yum!

Sunday - Crockpot Roast

Menu Plan Week of April 4, 2009

2009-04-05T19:34:00.000-07:00

This week is a little bit different... We're on Spring Break. We're eating out of a cooler and crockpot for most of this week.

Here is our plan for the week:

Sunday: Crockpot Black Bean Salsa Chicken

Monday: Sloppy Joes (premade and reheated) with Frito Scoops

Tuesday: Enchilada Casserole

Wednesday: Pineapple Salsa Chicken (Serving with Minute Rice made in the microwave)

Thursday: Eating out at Outback Steakhouse (DH's bday)

Friday: Pizza from Kinnickinnick's crust -- at my sister's house!

Saturday: Driving home - haven't planned this one yet... it might be Wendy's (Chili and Baked Potato), or I might have some inspiration before then...

Sunday: Easter... I really should think of something good... ideas?

So, what are you eating this week?

Menu Plan Week of March 23, 2009

2009-03-23T10:10:00.000-07:00

Here is our plan for the week:

Monday: Lentil Tacos

Tuesday: Chicken on the Foreman Grill, veggies

Wednesday: Chicken Black Bean Soup

Thursday: Ham and Rice Casserole (I'm still trying to find the recipe from last year...)

Friday: Pizza (scroll down for the recipe -- will make it with a GF blend, of course)

Saturday: Chili and Cornbread

Sunday: Whole Chicken in the Crockpot

So, what are you eating this week?

Menu Plan March 16, 2009

2009-03-15T20:45:00.000-07:00

Here is our plan for the week:

Monday: Homemade "Chipotle"

Tuesday: Broccoli Cheesy Rice with homemade cream of mushroom soup

Wednesday - Sunday: I'm heading out and leaving DH alone to feed himself. He'll probably eat through our supply of tortilla chips... He loves nachos (Campbell's Fiesta Nacho Cheese)!

Things we're taking with us: Corndog Muffins, Broccoli Apple Salad, Chicken Nuggets (similar to these -- only with regular potato chips and ground chicken), and probably a few more things. I'll try to remember to post them.

So, what are you eating this week?

Menu Plan March 9, 2009

2009-03-08T20:45:00.001-07:00

Here is our plan for the week:

Monday: Enchiladas

Tuesday: Chili and Cornbread

Wednesday: Green Bean Casserole (not the Thanksgiving one, made with homemade cream of mushroom soup, baked in the oven)

Thursday: Taco Salad

Friday: Pizza

Saturday: Chicken Noodle Soup (We didn't get to eat this last week, the weather was too nice for soup.)

Sunday: Crockpot Cranberry Pork Roast

So, what are you eating this week?

What and Where

2009-03-06T18:23:00.000-08:00

I decided that I would post the general list of what I have stored and where I purchased them.

Grains:

White Rice from Sams Club and LDS Cannery
Mighty Tasty GF Hot Cereal direct from Bob's Red Mill
Gifts of Nature GF Oats from Amazon.com
Arborio Rice from Purcell Mountain Farms
Sweet Rice from Purcell Mountain Farms
Quinoa Flakes from Purcell Mountain Farms
Millet from Purcell Mountain Farms and Walton Feed
Sorghum from Purcell Mountain Farms
Better Batter Flour from Better Batter
Basmati Rice from Sams Club
Quinoa from bulkfoods.com and Walton Feed
Popcorn from Sams Club
Rice Pasta from Jungle Jims
Cream of Rice from Meijer
Cream of Buckwheat from Jungle Jims
Cornstarch from GFS and Walton Feed
Potato Starch from Honeyville Grain
Tapioca Stach from bulkfoods.com and CAM Market
Almond Meal from Honeyville Grain
Buckwheat from Walton Feed

Beans:
Fava Beans from Purcell Mountain Farms
Garbanzo Beans from Walmart and Walton Feed
Pinto Beans from LDS Cannery
Black Beans from LDS Cannery
Great Northern Beans from LDS Cannery
Refried Beans (dried) from LDS Cannery
Kidney Beans from Walton Feed
Red Beans from Walton Feed
Navy Beans from Walton Feed

Other:
Lentils from Walmart and Walton Feed
Potato Flakes from LDS Cannery
Diced Potatoes from Walton Feed

Most of my bulk items are stored in large mylar bags inside 5 gallon buckets. Once I open the 5 gallon buckets, I store the grains/beans, etc in half gallon Mason jars or mylar pouches.

I also have a NutriMill, which I could not live without!!!

What have you done to get started on your food storage?

Menu Plan Week of March 2, 2009

2009-03-02T06:52:00.001-08:00

Here is our plan for the week:

Monday: Black Bean Soup

Tuesday: Crockpot Taco's

Wednesday: Chicken & Biscuits

Thursday: Cheeseburger Casserole

Friday: Pizza

Saturday: Chicken Noodle Soup

Sunday: Family Dinner - not sure what I'll contribute

So, what are you eating this week?

Menu Plan Week of February 23, 2009

2009-02-22T18:38:00.001-08:00

After thinking about posting my meal plan for several weeks, I'm finally doing it. We primarily eat from our food storage due to our food allergies and our lifestyle. Since I know that using food storage can be daunting, I thought this might help.

Here is our plan for the week:

Monday: Crockpot Southwestern White Chili and Cornbread (I use Crockpot 365's cornbread recipe, adding 2T of oil, and baking in the oven at 350F for about 25 minutes).

Tuesday: Crockpot Taco Soup

Wednesday: Spaghetti Pie (The exact recipe is an old one I grew up with my mom making, but this one looks close enough- plus, I don't have to type it up!)

Thursday: Crockpot Beans and Rice

Friday: E's Birthday - We're planning to try to attend Oxford's Chili/Pie Cook-off. We'll probably bring one of my new favorite chili recipes.

Saturday: West Chester ward party - gluten free mac and cheese for the kiddos

Sunday: Crockpot Chicken

As if you couldn't tell, I'm also deeply in love with my crockpots (I have more crockpot's than kiddos...)

Better Batter Flour has flat rate shipping right now!

2008-10-16T18:57:00.000-07:00

On my SillyYaks Yahoo group, Naomi posted that her company, Better Batter (www.betterbatter.org) is now only charging $5 flat rate for shipping.

I love her flour, and after more than a year GF, I finally gave in and bought 45lbs earlier this year. I LOVE IT!

So, after the announcement of flat rate shipping, I order 100lbs in the bulk bags. I think they'll work perfectly with my 5 gallon buckets and mylar bags!

Thanks Naomi!!!!

My new favorite local store!

2008-10-16T18:26:00.000-07:00

This picture should describe why I LOVE GFS right now:

I love GFS! (at least until my other orders arrive on my doorstep soon)

GF 72 hour kits

2008-07-25T15:56:00.000-07:00

Gluten & Dairy Free 72 hour kit

Contents:
3 Larabars
1 pkg Lundberg Rice Cakes
1 bag of GF Granola (like Bakery on Main)
4 Beef Jerky
1 Can of Chicken or Tuna
1 box of Mary’s Gone Crackers
2 cans of Dinty Moore Beef Stew
1 can of Hormel Chili
2 Applesauce
2 Canned Fruit
3 Fruit Leather
3 Fruit Roll-up or Fruit Snacks
2 boxes of raisins
2 boxes of Pacific Almond Milk
1 juice box
1 container of Country Time Lemonade
1 jar of Peanut or other Nut Butter
1 small jar of Honey
1 gallon of water
1 Big-E Cup of Eclipse Gum
Condiments: Jelly, Mayo, Mustard, Pickle Relish

Menu:
Day 1
Breakfast: 1 Larabar, 1 Applesauce
Lunch: 2 Beef Jerky, 1 Canned Fruit
Dinner: 1 can of Beef Stew, 4 crackers
Snack: 1 box of raisins, 1 fruit leather, peanut butter & honey, gum
Drink: Almond Milk, Lemonade/Water

Day 2
Breakfast: 3 Rice Cakes w/ Jelly, GF Granola
Lunch: Chicken Salad w/ crackers
Dinner: Chili, 4 crackers
Snack: 2 fruit roll-up/fruit snacks, peanut butter & honey, gum
Drink: 1 juice box, Lemonade/Water

Day 3
Breakfast: 1 Larabar. 1 Applesauce
Lunch: 2 Beef Jerky, 1 Canned Fruit
Dinner: 1 can of Beef Stew, 4 crackers
Snack, 1 box of raisins, rice cakes with peanut butter & honey, gum
Drink: Almond Milk, Lemonade/Water

Why Gluten Free Food Storage is Important

2008-07-25T15:14:00.000-07:00

About a year ago, we discovered that our youngest daughter, E, carries both Celiac genes (DQ2 and DQ8). She is very gluten intolerant (even though she's never eaten any gluten) as well as very dairy intolerant.

That was the beginning of our journey through Celiac disease. We found out over the next year that our other daughter, B, is also gluten intolerant. Even after more than 6 months GF, she is still lactose intolerant. We also discovered that I am also gluten intolerant.

It was during all this that I decided to get more involved in our ward's food storage. Now, I have been actively storing food for about 10 years. I started with a tiny closet in my apartment in college. Now, I have a good size storage space for my food storage.

I discovered that most of the food storage recommendations revolved around gluten containing grains and dairy. This posed a huge problem for my family.

So, for the last year I have tried to find and create the best resources for my situation.

I have created a Yahoo Group called LDSallergies to help with any kind of food issues and food storage. If you are interested, join us: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LDSallergies/join

I used this basic reccomendation:
http://glutenfreeheaven.blogspot.com/2008/03/gluten-free-food-storage.html

You could also use these basic reccomendations:
http://www.providentliving.org/content/display/0,11666,7498-1-4070-1,00.html

Then, I customized it for my family. I will post those later.

I also realized that a fully stocked 72 hour kit was really essential for my family. I will post the GF 72 hour kit info as well.

Please feel free to share any thoughts or resources you have found, as we can never find enough!