The Gluten-Free Homemaker: Welcome

March 19, 2009

Welcome

Hi! Welcome to The Gluten-Free Homemaker. In case you haven’t heard, 5 Minutes for Mom is hosting the Ultimate Blog Party this week. So for those of you who are new to my blog, I’ll tell you a little about it.

In the fall of 2000, I was diagnosed with celiac disease, an autoimmune disease which can only be treated by a strict gluten-free diet. Since my diagnosis, I’ve been learning to cook and bake gluten-free. I have greatly enjoyed the challenge and have discovered that gluten-free can be delicious. Many of my family’s favorite foods are a result of my gluten-free endeavors. My husband and three sons, ages 17, 15, and 12 are my taste testers. They are very happy with that job.

With the goal of passing on some of what I have learned, I started this blog in August 2008. I write about gluten-free recipes, gluten-free living, celiac disease and any other related topics.

“What’s for Dinner Wednesday (gluten-free style)” is a blog carnival I began hosting last month. The goal is to provide a place where people can get gluten-free dinner ideas and to help build a sense of community among gluten-free bloggers and readers. So far, it has been great with some really good dinner ideas.

I hope you take a few minutes to look around. If you like what you see, why not subscribe to my RSS feed? The subscription button is in the top left corner of my sidebar.

Don’t forget to head over to the Ultimate Blog Party! Besides having links to lots of great blogs, they are also having giveaways. My top three picks would be:

Kitchen Aid Artisan Stand Mixer - a great tool for gluten-free bakers!
$100 gift card to Home Goods
$50 Targe gift certificates offered by Shoot Me Now, Agoosa, and Beginner Baby Blog
Retro apron from Country Girl, City Life (USC 58)

And since we're supposed to list any of the prizes we would like, here they are somewhat in the order I would want them. 88,68, 26, 91, 113, 118, 123, 121, 11, 12, 15, 43, 50

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# posted by Linda @ 3/19/2009

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I am just checking out all the blogs and seeing how everyone else does theirs.
Have a great week of partying

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April : March 20, 2009

I am so subscribing! My husband might have Celiac (we haven't had him tested cause most doctors give us the run around) but I've tried GF diets before and even if he's not Celiac, we both always feel good on them!

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Untypically Jia : March 20, 2009

I'm excited to scope out your recipes! Party time :)

Cheers to tasty GF living, right?

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trishtator : March 20, 2009

I am stopping by from The Ultimate Blog Party to say hello and to check out your blog. I am looking forward to a fun week!! :)

Stacie
The Divine Miss Mommy
http://www.thedivinemissmommy.com

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StacieinAtlanta : March 20, 2009

I applaud you ! I don't know that I would be able to stick to a glueten free diet. I lack the self discipline maybe ?

Happy Blog party-ing !
Karrine
AKA Her Media
AKA The almost always organized mom

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Anonymous : March 20, 2009

Very interesting. I have to learn more from your blog.

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Barbara's Beat : March 20, 2009

Always interested in finding out more about a healthy eating style! Bookmarked your site for me to come back to when the UBP2009 is done! Have fun!!!

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BizBuzz : March 20, 2009

Love the idea of your gluten free dinner link up! Great picture of the boys too. Where is S and the dogs, lol?
Hope you have a great field trip today.
Toni

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Anonymous : March 20, 2009

Oh, wonderful site to find. Don't know if i'm actual Celiac or just sensitive to it. When i don't eat gluten-free, i sure pay for it in pain!

Glad to find you.

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Kathryn : March 20, 2009

What a wonderful site to find! I don't have a gluten allergy, but I am allergic to sulfites - which are found in almost everything boxed, bagged or canned nowadays. Can't wait to check out your Wednesdays.

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a Tonggu Momma : March 20, 2009

i admire your discipline in your diet. i have lupus and am glad i don't have a strict diet because i know i won't be able to stick with it.

have fun partying!

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Anonymous : March 20, 2009

Good Morning on this beautiful spring day!
I am out partying!! haha about the only kind of partying I do. Thanks for inviting us to stop by during the Blog Party.
I am Aunt Rene from auntrene.blogspot.com, stop by sometime.

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auntrene : March 20, 2009

I am so glad to have found this site !!
I have celiac !!

Happy Party Day !!

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Happy Hermit (happilyhiddenhermit@gmail.com) : March 20, 2009

I am blog hopping today and wanted to say hi! Our good friend has Celiac's disease and I'm always looking for some good gluten-free recipes for parties and such. So I will definitely be back again.

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Marianna : March 20, 2009

Great to find your site. You do good work!

When you get the chance stop by and say hi. I'm writing about living an abundant life (on a budget).

Enjoy the Party!

Sharon

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Sharon : March 20, 2009

The gluten-free diet is something we have been considering. Glad to have found you through the UBP!

I'll be back!

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Phoebe @ GettingFreedom : March 20, 2009

Hey there,
Nice to meet you :)
Happy Partying!!

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Louise : March 20, 2009

Hi Linda. My family went gluten free for 2 1/2 years after being tested through Enterolab and being diagnosed as gluten intolerant (not celiac). We benefited a lot, but after our guts healed we were able to go back to gluten-full! :) Although we are now careful to go easy on ourselves by eating sprouted and soaked grains.

I'm over for the Blog Party. It's been very nice visiting today and meeting you. :) I'm sure your gluten free recipes have been a huge support to many - celiac is such a common thing anymore.

Have a great day and come and visit me, as I'm having some fun giveaways!
Dancing Barefoot on Weathered Ground

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Unknown : March 20, 2009

Great blog! I'll have to share this blog with a friend of mine who also has had to go to a gluten free diet because of illness. Hope you are enjoying the festivities!

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Quiskaeya : March 20, 2009

Hi! So nice to meet you. Your recipes and tips are so needed. Party On!

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Anonymous : March 20, 2009

I'm party hopping!

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jodifur : March 20, 2009

I'm partying UBP'09! Enjoyed looking around your site!

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Ashley Pichea [PicheaPlace.com] : March 20, 2009

Awesome idea for a blog! Thanks for sharing and nice to meet you!

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Unknown : March 20, 2009

Happy Ultimate Blog Party day!

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Unknown : March 20, 2009

I'm bookmarking your site to come back and steal recipes. I too have celiac disease and trying to live gluten free. Hope you have a wonderful bloggy party!

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Frantic Holly : March 20, 2009

Interesting, I'm glad you're enjoying the challenge of baking/cooking gluten free. I've only known one person who had to eat like that and we were in high school, it was rough on her. I imagine it would be rough for me too. Good luck with winning the prizes you want!

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Natalie : March 20, 2009

I don't have celiac, but one of my newer friends does - your blog looks really useful!

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ikkinlala : March 20, 2009

Mmmm! Your ham & potatoe casserole looks so YUM! Thanks for sharing!

I popped in from The Ultimate Blog Party...all the way from Queensland, Australia! G'Day! I hope you have time to visit my party soon.

Ta!

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Anonymous : March 20, 2009

WHOA - why haven't I found you before?!?! Great site - lots of info here.

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Anonymous : March 20, 2009

Happy UBP 09!! :)

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Anonymous : March 20, 2009

Great site! Nice to meet you! :)

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Shop with Me Mama : March 20, 2009

Looking forward to a fun week! Happy Blogging!

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Frugal Sara : March 20, 2009

just hopping around. nice to meet you.

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Megan : March 20, 2009

This is a HUGE challenge. Had to do it for awhile. Good for you for having such a fanTAStic attitude. I'm sure that has rubbed off on your family.

Found you through UBP! Nice to meet you. Drop by anytime. I write a humor blog. :)

I'm a homeschooling mom of two teens.

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Robynn's Ravings : March 20, 2009

Hi. Happy Partying to you and am glad to hear that you're having fun learning new ways to cook. It's so helpful to look at it positively and keep moving on!

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Christian Frugal Mama : March 20, 2009

Just stopping by from the UBP to say hi!

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Stephanie : March 20, 2009

Excellant site, I do not know how I have missed it, me, my son and daughter all have celiac. Thank you UBP !!
Happy Party!

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Anonymous : March 20, 2009

I am so impressed with your site.. I have a few sites on food allergies etc... yours is excellent. THanks for helping others!

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Anonymous : March 20, 2009

Happy blog party - you have a very informative blog!

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Anonymous : March 20, 2009

I know a few people who can't eat gluten. I will forward them your site!

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Anonymous : March 20, 2009

I am so happy I found you, all signs are pointing to going gf for me and you have a wonderful resource!

Thanks.

ps have a great UBP !

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Allie : March 21, 2009

Hello.
Just party hopping! :)

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Julie Donahue : March 21, 2009

Woah! I have two small sons (4 and 1) and the first thing that came to mind when i saw the pictures of your sons was "Jonas and Deacon and _______ are going to be like that one day soon!"

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Anonymous : March 21, 2009

I've read several blog where people say they are living a gluten free diet. I really do not know much about it or much about what leads to that decision. After the party, I look forward to coming back here to learn more about it.

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Anonymous : March 21, 2009

It's so great that you're sharing your enthusiasm and knowledge about gluten free cooking. It's so great that you can help so many people with this blog.

Thanks for partying with us.

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Susan (5 Minutes For Mom) : March 21, 2009

I'm a fellow celiac stopping by from the ultimate blog party :) I have a collection of gf recipes too linked from my blog - I have a sweet tooth so mine tend towards desserts...

Thought your idea for gluten-free stories is quite interesting - have you received a high volume of responses or are you still looking for more?

Cheers,

Mary

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Anonymous : March 21, 2009

Very nice to meet you. I found out about your through the UBP.

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Super Fun Mama : March 21, 2009

I have this mom who was asking about recipes for her baby with celiac and it was so hard to find support for her in the mom community. I'm glad you are doing this.

Nice to meet you!

Talk about a party!

I'm quite intrigued and am learning how to get around!

Just stopping by from 5minutes for moms blog party!

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Colette S : March 21, 2009

As a nurse, I am constantly involved in the learning process and this is one of my favorite diseases to read about.

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Kati : March 21, 2009

Great site! I have a cousin who was ust diagnosed with celiac disease. I'm going to have to pass on your website to his wife.

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Anonymous : March 21, 2009

Back in '96, I was diagnosed with DH (a form of celiac), but it probably was a misdiagnosis because I am back to eating wheat again. I wonder if the body can naturally heal itself over time? Anyway, I was gluten free for a while. It was an interesting adventure, and I learned to cook a lot of things. Now, I write about organizing.

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Jena Webber : March 21, 2009

great meme I will have to check it out
I hope you are having fun at the UBP I am come over and party with us when you have time

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annies home : March 21, 2009

Will have to tell my sister about your blog. My 5 year old nephew is autistic and she has been thinking of trying a gluten free diet with him.

Happy UBP!

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lori : March 22, 2009

Great blog! I've been curious about GF since i began reading more about the food-mood connection. I can't wait to get a chance to read more!

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Miriam : March 22, 2009

It's awesome that you are doing what you need to so that your family can be healthy. I've come across the words gluten-free in a few places but don't know much about it. I'll be back to check it out. In the meantime I'm off the visit some more parties.

Nice to meet you at this year's UBP.

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Anonymous : March 22, 2009

Enjoy the party!

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janetfaye : March 22, 2009

Thanks for your blog! My mom has Celiac's and I believe I'm well on my way down that route so it's been tough to figure out the "wheat -free" thing.

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Anonymous : March 22, 2009

Great finding your blog through the party! I'm sure this site is a great resource for those seeking a gluten-free diet. Have a great afternoon!

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Tracey : March 22, 2009

I dropped by to say hi and I follow your blog because I am on a wheat-free diet. Love your blog. Drop by and say hi to mine if you like.
http://daughterandfurbabies.blogspot.com/

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loves6cats : March 22, 2009

I'm stopping by from the UBP. Thanks for invited me in and introducing yourself! We have some friends who are on gluten free diets, I'm going to pass your blog on to them, and save it for myself for when they come over to eat :)

We'd love you to join our party if you get a chance.

Find out how we've received $150 in FREE gift cards in just 2 months. You can, too. (top left sidebar)

Allyson
www.a-heart4home.blogspot.com

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Tim, Allyson, and kids : March 22, 2009

Blog hopping for UBP09. Nice to meet you.

charlies_secret_angel2006 at yahoo dot com

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Cari K. : March 22, 2009

Hi Linda! I'm just stopping in through the party link list. It's so great that you're sharing what you learn. I have a couple of friends that I need to point your blog out to!

Stop in on my party if you've got a minute!

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Colleen @AMadisonMom : March 22, 2009

Hi there and nice to meet you. I find the whole gluten-free diet fascinating. It amazes me how well it works. Stop on over to
my party sometime and meet my family.

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Upstatemamma : March 22, 2009

Awesome site!!!

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Anonymous : March 22, 2009

Hi there! I would love to try some of your gluten-free recipes! :) I'm going to sub to your blog so I can return soon!

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Anonymous : March 22, 2009

Nice to meet you! It is so awesome of you to share your gluten-free recipes and ideas. My daughter has a tree nut allergy, so I understand how difficult it can be at times to find the right things to eat.

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Jenny : March 22, 2009

I'm stopping by from the UBP, although I found your blog recently and have been reading it. I have food allergies as well (wheat gluten & milk) but I've never been officially diagnosed with Celiac disease. I hope to participate in your Wednesday Gluten free dinner carnival soon!

Would love for you to stop by my blog!

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Kelly : March 23, 2009

What an amazing gift you are giving for all those with celiac disease as well. I am sure you are helping to give them some great recipe ideas.

Found your blog through UBP.

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Anonymous : March 23, 2009

You have a great blog. Just party hopping like the rest. Stop by mine if you have a moment. I am giving away Starbucks coffee.
http://www.freeshopperdeals.blogspot.com

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freeshopper : March 23, 2009

My sister has celiac, I`ll have to refer her to your blog. She`s always on the lookout for new and exciting recipes. :)

Just popped in from UBP, cool site!

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Anonymous : March 23, 2009

Hi there Linda :)
I love your blog and am passing it along to my uncle who was just diagnosed with Celiac....great site & info!
Happy UBP!
Stop by my blog and say hi:
http://thescrapprincess.com
~ Lisa

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Lisa G. : March 23, 2009

just stopping by to say Hello! Great party going on here and I love your recipes! I will be following you! Come over to www.savvygirlcompany.blogspot.com and say Hello. We are offering prize #44 in the USC category! Have a great day.

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SavvyGirl : March 23, 2009

I should check out your recipies. I'd like to try some gluten free meals. Thanks!

babychooch (at) gmail {dot} com

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Erica G : March 23, 2009

Great blog!
Came in off UBP09!
Nice to meet you and your blog!

Keep it up!
http://blog.handmadebycole.com/
Nichole

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Mrs. Nichole J. : March 23, 2009

Nice to meet you through the blog party!

~Susan

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A happy heart at home : March 23, 2009

I will have to come back here to get some recipes :) Happy Blog Party! Come visit mine!
http://finamoon.blogspot.com/

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Finamoon : March 24, 2009

great blog.

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Anonymous : March 24, 2009

My sister in law would love this site!

Just stopping from the UBP and thought I'd say hello! I hope you visit my party post!

http://www.thehealthymoms.net/2009/03/ultimate-blog-party-2009.html

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Cascia Talbert : March 24, 2009

Hey!
I am stopping by from The Ultimate Blog Party to say hello and to check out your blog. My husband is GF so I'll definitely be back! :)

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Anonymous : March 24, 2009

Love your site, it is cool. I am going to pass it along to my mom. She told me about the blog party, so I wanted to visit your site. My name is Becca and I have a cooking website with easy recipes for kids. If you have a minute, take a look or have your kids who like to cook stop by for a visit. We have videos of other kids cooking to make cooking easier. Thank you and have fun at the blog party!

Edible play dough

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Anonymous : March 24, 2009

Stopping by from the UBP, and am excited I found your blog and all of your gluten-free recipes/information!!

My MIL has celiac's and my mother has a wheat sensitivity, so am always trying to come up with great recipes to enjoy at family holiday dinners that they can eat!

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Whitney Smith : March 25, 2009

I have a friend who try to live gluten free due to oneo of their children. I am following you on Twitter.

Party on...

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Thao : March 25, 2009

Stopping by from UBP. Great blog to find, DH is a celiac

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T n' W : March 25, 2009

Great site, I will pass it on to my step son who eats gluten free.
Sharon
http://lovetopartyathome.blogspot.com

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Anonymous : March 25, 2009

I am so happy you are able to share with everyone here on your blog, I am sorry you have to deal with the gluten free life style but it speaks volumes to me how you are so upbeat in handling, it goes to show we ALL can do anything if we set our heart and minds to it...you rock on!

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Ashley : March 25, 2009

Hi from the blog party. My doc suggested I try a gluten free diet and I'm so glad I wandered upon your site. He thinks that gluten may be the reason I am have tummy problems. I'm definitely going to bookmark your site. Thanks for putting it up.

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Anonymous : March 25, 2009

Just popping in from the UBP. Don't know much about gluten free diets but have heard a lot of good about them.

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Anonymous : March 25, 2009

Just stopping by for the UBP! Hope you win one of your prizes! Have a great day!

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Heather : March 26, 2009

Popping in from the UPB and I love your site. Sorry about your health but I think it's terrific the attitude you've taken to control your illness and utilize it creatively with recipes and what not in this blog.

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Jodi Shaw : March 26, 2009

Happy blog party!! Just stopping in to say hello!

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Carolyn G : March 26, 2009

I actually just tried some gluten free chips and they were really good!

Stopping by to say Happy Blog Partying!

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Cher : March 26, 2009

I'll definitely have to check out your blog more later... especially for that Ratatouille recipe :-) (I'm just bookmarking everyone right now, while I blog-hop my way through the party :-p)...

Feel free to check out my blog, too! While I found the party too late to be part of the official prize giveaways, I do have a door prize at my blog: I'm giving away a free print copy of my book, "Two Snowflakes." Here's my address: http://twinhappyjen.blogspot.com/

It was nice to meet you!

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TwinHappyJen : March 26, 2009

What an inspiration to start a blog! I'm always looking for healthy things to eat so I'll be checking back often. It's nice to meet you.
-Carrie

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Unknown : March 26, 2009

Just stopping in to say hello. I have a friend who trying to go Gluten-free. I'll be passing your blog on to her.

http://www.chatterandclatter.blogspot.com/

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Heidi : March 27, 2009

Hullo,

Dropping in from the UBP '09 site to say hello. Love your site, if you get a chance some time, feel free to stop by mine..have a great weekend!

~ Ashley

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Anonymous : March 27, 2009

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Anonymous : March 27, 2009

Stopping by for the party before it ends. I have to admit I'm not sure what Glueten Free means though I have heard a lot about it. My father was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease I wonder if this diet will help him as well.
Anyway nice to meet you and come stop by for my party if you have some time.

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Anonymous : March 27, 2009

Blog Party Woohoo! Talk about fashionably late, right, sorry. I have been sick which left me in a fog all last week, so I am still trying tomake my rounds. Better late than never I figured. Anyway, hope you had a great week at the UBP. Hope to see you again sometime!

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