I realized, thanks to a reader’s comments, that I have never actually written a flour mix recipe up in a separate post.  After being gluten-free for awhile, you tend to forget that not everybody knows what “GF flour mix” means, lol.  Do not despair, I will share.

GF Flour Mix (the basic Bette Hagman mix)

2 parts rice flour (can be white or brown)
2/3 part potato starch (not potato flour)
1/3 part tapioca starch

To make 9 cups of flour mix, you would need:
6 cups rice flour
2 cups potato starch
1 cup tapioca starch

In addition, I have the.GF Bisquick Mix

If I have other flour mixes, I will put them in this post and put an update link on the most recent thread.

I received an email from Kelly at Triumph Dining today.  Triumph wants to raise awareness for celiac disease and the gluten-free diet and raise money for awareness at the same time.  How are they planning to accomplish that?

Through the end of August, Triumph is giving away free American Cuisine dining cards.  (You can opt to either pay $.70 for shipping or send in a self-addressed stamped envelope – so they don’t go bankrupt sending these out, lol.)  If 15,000 people sign up for these cards, then Triumph will give $10,000 to a national celiac awareness campaign (and they will let the gf public choose the campaign).

When you take their card to a restaurant, you are helping to raise awareness.  Mulitply that by 15,000 cards, and we’ve got a lot of awareness.  Go to http://www.triumphdining.com/freediningcard.aspx in order to get your free card, and check their blog to see the progress.

To all you Avon lovers, here is a new gf list for you. This was compiled by Dacia Lehman, Avon Independent Sales Representative, and member of North Texas GIG. You can browse and shop for products on Dacia’s site at www.yourAVON.com/DLehman.

AVON gluten free products list last update 9/24/08

Developed and updated by Dacia Lehman, AVON Independent Sales Representative

Get your AVON from a fellow member of North Texas GIG! www.yourAVON.com/DLehman

Send me an email for free shipping offers at NormAndDacia@sbcglobal.net Identify yourself as a GIG contributor and a portion of each sale will be contributed to GIG.

The list will be updated regularly as new products are added to the AVON line.

This list is based on ingredient lists provided by Avon. Although Avon sells quality products, there is always possibility of contamination during manufacturing or changes/substitutions of ingredients. As with everything related to Celiac Disease, Dermatitis Herpetiformis and Gluten Intolerance, products, ingredients and preparation may change over time; your reactions to a specific product, ingredient may be different from the reactions of others. Like eating at a restaurant, you have to make a choice whether to consume/use a product. This list is meant to be a guide only and does not guarantee that a product is 100% free of gluten. Dacia Lehman, Avon and GIG assume no responsibility for its use and any resulting liability or consequential damages is denied.

Avon basics

AVON BASICS Care Deeply with Aloe Lip Balm 071-763

AVON BASICS Care Deeply with Cocoa Butter Body Lotion 735-069

AVON BASICS Vita Moist Body Lotion 734-957

AVON BASICS Care Deeply with Aloe Body Lotion

Avon Basics Vita Moist Hand Cream 734-832

Avon Basics Silicone Glove Hand Cream 734-536

Dew Kiss lip dew

NATURALS Lip Balm

Flavor savors lip balm

Sweet Spells Lip Balm

Makeup

8-in-1! Eye Palette

ANEW BEAUTY Age-Transforming Compact Makeup SPF 15

ANEW BEAUTY Age-Transforming Pressed Powder SPF 15

ANEW BEAUTY Eye Lifting Serum Shadow

ANEW CLINICAL Plump & Smooth Lip System 918-165

Be Blushed Cheek Color

BEYOND COLOR Line Softening Mousse Foundation

BEYOND COLOR Plumping Lip Color SPF 15 with Double the Retinol

BEYOND COLOR Plumping Lip Conditioner SPF 15 with Double the Retinol 757-874

BEYOND COLOR Radiant Lifting Eyeshadow

BEYOND COLOR Skin Smoothing Compact Foundation

Big Color Eye Pencil

Big Color Lip Pencil

Color Trend Sweet Shine Lipgloss

Cool Pout Lip Gloss

DARING CURVES Mascara

DARING CURVES Waterproof Mascara

DARING DEFINITION Mousse Mascara

Dramatic Focus Kohl Eye Liner

Feeling Fine Ultra Thin Eye Liner

GLAZEWEAR Diamonds Eye Color

GLAZEWEAR Diamonds Lipstick

GLAZEWEAR Lip Liner

GLAZEWEAR Lipstick

GLAZEWEAR Liquid Lip Color

GLIMMERSTICKS Brow Definer

GLIMMERSTICKS Eye Liner

GLIMMERSTICKS Lip Liner

GLIMMERSTICKS Waterproof Eye Liner

Heavenly Soft Eyeshadow Trio

Hydra Cool Bronzing Stick

IDEAL SHADE Concealer Stick

IDEAL SHADE Cream-To-Powder Foundation SPF 10

IDEAL SHADE Fresh and Light Foundation

IDEAL SHADE Liquid Foundation SPF 10

IDEAL SHADE Loose Powder

IDEAL SHADE Pressed Powder

IDEAL SHADE Smooth Mineral Makeup

In A Wink Instant Eyeshadow Sheets

Jillian Dempsey for AVON Horizon Blush

Jillian Dempsey for AVON Horizon Blush

Jillian Dempsey for AVON Horizon Blush

Jillian Dempsey for AVON Professional Eyeshadow

Jillian Dempsey for AVON Professional Kohl Eye Liner

Jillian Dempsey for AVON Professional Mascara

Jillian Dempsey for AVON Retro Rouge

Jillian Dempsey for AVON Retro Rouge

Let It Glow Powder Bronzer

Line N’ Design Eye Duo

Lip Swirls Gloss

Look Alert Eye Brightener

Luster Glow Lip Shine

MagiX Face Perfector SPF 20 578-917

MIni WASH-OFF WATERPROOF Mascara

MistakeProof Mascara

Moisture Effective Eye Makeup Remover Lotion 475-800

PERFECT WEAR All-Day Comfort Lipstick SPF 12

PERFECT WEAR Extralasting Liquid Foundation SPF 15

PERFECT WEAR Extralasting Powder Eyeshadow

PERFECT WEAR Eyewriter Liquid Eye Liner

Perfectly Paired Dual-Ended Lipstick

Perfectly Paired Dual-Ended Shadow Stick

Perfectly Portable Liquid Eye Liner

PERSONAL MATCH Loose Powder 401-545

Plump Pout Lip Gloss

Plump Pout Lip Gloss

PRO-TO-GO Lipstick

Satin Deluxe Blush

Satin Deluxe Eyeshadow Duo

Smoky Lines Eye Liner

Smoldering Pastels Blush Duo

Smoldering Pastels Eyeshadow Duo

Smooth Mineral Blush

Smooth Mineral Eyeshadow

Smooth Over Eye Definer

Spring Delights Lip Balm

SuperFULL Mascara

Supershock Mascara

Tahitian Holiday All-Over Bronzer

Tahitian Holiday Liquid Lip Balm SPF 15

Triple Threat Cream Eyeshadow

TRUE COLOR Blush

TRUE COLOR Eyeshadow Quad

TRUE COLOR Eyeshadow Single

Truffle Delights Lip Gloss

ULTRA COLOR RICH Lip Conditioner 380-166

ULTRA COLOR RICH Lip Exfoliator 576-622

ULTRA COLOR RICH Lipstick

ULTRA COLOR RICH Lipstick in Sparkling Shades

ULTRA COLOR RICH Mousse Lipstick

ULTRA LUXURY Brow Liner

ULTRA LUXURY Eye Liner

ULTRA LUXURY Lip Liner

Uplifting Mascara

WASH-OFF WATERPROOF Mascara

Foot Works

Foot Works Antifungal Foot Cream 651-199

Foot Works Antifungal Foot Spray 651-222

Foot Works Berry Mint Foot Scrub 805-744

Foot Works Berry Mint Moisturizing Foot Cream 804-327

Foot Works Citrus Mint Cooling Foot Lotion 804-312

Foot Works Corn & Callus Softening Balm 459-098

Foot Works Creamy Powder Lotion 577-652

Foot Works Deep Moisture Cream 611-740

Foot Works Deodorizing Foot Powder 651-237

Foot Works Exfoliating Bar Soap 008-748

Foot Works Intensive Callus Cream 651-170

Foot Works Invisible Silicone Sock Cream 413-621

Foot Works Odor Neutralizing Foot Spray 921-980

Foot Works Overnight Renewing Foot Cream 618-266

Foot Works Pedi-Peel 979-954

Foot Works Therapeutic Corn & Callus Remover 714-861

Foot Works Therapeutic ed Heel Relief Cream 651-165

Foot Works Triple Duty Cream 120-060

Foot Works Tropical Coconut Cooling Foot Spray 843-023

Foot Works Tropical Coconut Foot Lotion 843-038

Foot Works Tropical Coconut Sea Salt Foot Scrub 443-590

Foot Works Watermelon Cooling Foot Lotion 136-779

Foot Works Watermelon Effervescent Foot Tablets 136-764

Foot Works Watermelon Exfoliating Foot Scrub 136-530

Nail Care

NAIL EXPERTS Instant Gel Cuticle Remover 378-963

NAIL EXPERTS Liquid Freeze Quick Dry Spray 005-992

NAIL EXPERTS Mineral Strength 100-362

NAIL EXPERTS Neat Nails Nail Enamel Corrector Pen 005-658

NAIL EXPERTS Nutri-Boost 870-208

NAIL EXPERTS Smooth Beginnings Base Coat 005-768

NAIL EXPERTS Strong Results Length & Strength Complex 005-423

NAIL EXPERTS UV Gloss Guard Top Coat 005-897

Speed Dry Nail Enamel

SKIN CARE

ANEW ADVANCED All-In-One MAX SPF 15 UVA/UVB Cream 765-936

ANEW ADVANCED All-In-One MAX SPF 15 UVA/UVB Lotion 736-084

ANEW ALTERNATIVE Clearly C 10% Vitamin C Serum 479-790

ANEW ALTERNATIVE Intensive Age Treatment PM 002-041

ANEW ALTERNATIVE Photo-Radiance Treatment SPF 15 834-481

ANEW Clarifying Essence 036-216

ANEW CLINICAL Advanced Dermabrasion System 835-640

ANEW CLINICAL Advanced Retexturizing Peel 381-139

ANEW CLINICAL Eye Lift 219-312

ANEW CLINICAL Lift and Tuck Professional Body Shaper 984-907

ANEW CLINICAL Professional Stretch Mark Smoother 350-073

ANEW CLINICAL Spider Vein Therapy SPF 15 UVA/UVB 358-222

ANEW Daily Resurfacing Cleanser 426-374

ANEW FORCE EXTRA Triple Lifting Day Cream SPF 15 253-203

ANEW REJUVENATE 24 Hour Eye Moisturizer SPF 25 413-640

ANEW REJUVENATE 24 Hour Eye Moisturizer SPF 25 413-640

ANEW REJUVENATE Dial-A-Glow Anti-aging Moisturizer SPF 15 412-826

ANEW REJUVENATE Dial-A-Glow Anti-aging Moisturizer SPF 15 412-826

ANEW REJUVENATE Night Revitalizing Cream 517-883

ANEW RETROACTIVE+ 2-in-1 Cleanser 030-036

ANEW RETROACTIVE+ Youth Extending Cream Night 041-943

ANEW RETROACTIVE+ Youth Extending Cream SPF 25 Day 041-685

ANEW ULTIMATE Age Repair Day Cream SPF 25 211-990

ANEW ULTIMATE Age Repair Elixir 390-603

ANEW ULTIMATE Age Repair Night Cream 546-362

ANEW ULTIMATE Contouring Eye System 994-320

ANEW ULTIMATE Transforming Hand and Nail Cream SPF 15 127-452

ANEW Ultra Cream Cleanser 035-941

Hydra-Radiance Rapid Rescue Mask 858-080

Hydrofirming Drench Recovery Mask 858-276

Moisture therapy line

MOISTURE THERAPY A•C•E Provitamin Complex Body Lotion 304-570

MOISTURE THERAPY A•C•E Pro-Vitamin Complex Hand Cream

MOISTURE THERAPY Intensive Body Lotion 439-313

MOISTURE THERAPY Intensive Extra Strength Cream 254-009

MOISTURE THERAPY Intensive Mini Hand Cream 330-246

MOISTURE THERAPY Intensive Lip Moisturizer SPF 15 310-878

MOISTURE THERAPY Intensive Moisturizing Lip Treatment SPF 15 012-345

MOISTURE THERAPY Restorative Rescue Balm 524-020

Solutions line

Ageless Results Intensive Line Filler SPF 15 363-600

Ageless Results Intensive-A Line Treatment 244-179

Ageless Results Nightly Nutrient Peel 512-619

Ageless Results Overnight Renewing Cream PM 863-855

Ageless Results Renewing Day Cream SPF 15 841-585

Ageless Results Renewing Eye Cream 409-000

Banishing Cream Skin Discoloration Improver 463-374

Botanisource Comforting Cream 962-421

Bust Sculpt Contouring Cream 339-679

Completely Clean Anti-Aging Thermal Cleanser 237-974

Completely Clean Cleansing Cloths 417-301

Completely Clean Micro-Exfoliating Cushions 359-711

Completely Clean Soothing Cleansing Lotion 893-531

Dramatic Firming Cream 463-393

Hydra-Radiance Continuous Glow Daily Moisturizer 391-227

Hydra-Radiance Moisturizing Day Lotion SPF 15 006-009

Hydra-Radiance Moisturizing Night Cream 005-973

Hydrofirming Eye Cream 711-145

Hydrofirming Night Cream 463-317

Lighten Up Plus Eye Cream 580-162

Moisture 24 Long-lasting Hydrating Cream 711-274

Nurtura Replenishing Cream 521-514

Re-Fine Stretch Mark Smoother 339-736

Super Shape Anti-Cellulite & Stretch Mark Cream 339-683

TRUE PORE-FECTION Oil-Free Skin-Clearing Lotion 463-264

TRUE PORE-FECTION Skin Refining Toner 463-226

Clearskin Line

Clearskin Invigorating Cleansing Scrub 168-333

Clearskin Cleansing Pads 037-710

Clearskin Purifying Astringent Blackhead Clearing Formula 156-113

Naturals

NATURALS Raspberry lotion

NATURALS Antibacterial Hand Gel Peach, Vanilla, Cucumber, Sea, Gardenia

NATURALS Apricot & Sunflower Refreshing Body Lotion 040-894

NATURALS Apricot & Sunflower Refreshing Body Spray 040-928

NATURALS Apricot & Sunflower Soothing Cool Jelly Moisturizer 040-822

NATURALS Cucumber Melon Antibacterial Liquid Soap 618-759

NATURALS Cucumber Melon body lotion

NATURALS cucumber Melon body spray

NATURALS Cucumber Melon Creamy Yogurt Body Wash 048-364

NATURALS Cucumber Melon Hand & Body Lotion 618-816

NATURALS Gardenia body lotion

NATURALS Gardenia body spray

NATURALS Lavender & Chamomile Body Lotion 736-687

NATURALS Lavender & Chamomile Shower Gel 736-672

NATURALS Lavender 7 Camomile body spray

NATURALS Lip Balm

NATURALS Mandarin & Jasmine Body Spray 736-710

NATURALS Mandarin & Jasmine Shower Gel 736-706

NATURALS Mandarin and Jasime Body Lotion 618-820

NATURALS Mango 7 Passion fruit body lotion

NATURALS Peach Antibacterial Liquid Soap 618-763

NATURALS Peach body lotion

NATURALS Peach body spray

NATURALS Peach Cool Jelly Moisturizer 516-561

NATURALS Peach Creamy Yogurt Body Wash 048-350

NATURALS Plum and Nectarine Moisturizing Hand and Body Lotion 858-300

NATURALS Plum and Nectarine Moisturizing Milk 858-329

NATURALS Plum and Nectarine Moisturizing Shower Gel 858-295

NATURALS Plum and Nectarine Refreshing Body Spray 858-314

NATURALS Raspberry body spray

NATURALS Strawberry & Guava Body Lotion 999-007

NATURALS Strawberry & Guava Body Spray 999-045

NATURALS Strawberry & Guava Shower Gel 998-990

NATURALS Vanilla Antibacterial Liquid Soap 618-744

NATURALS Vanilla body lotion

NATURALS Vanilla body spray

NATURALS Vanilla Creamy Yogurt Body Wash 047-760

NATURALS Vanilla Hand and Body Lotion 618-835

NATURALS Vanilla Shower Gel 089-580

NATURALS Peach Shower Gel 088-291

NATURALS Banana & Coconut Milk Body Lotion 126-949

Naturals Peach Hand Cream 964-496

Naturals Vanilla Hand Cream 964-500

Miscellaneous

AVON Bubble Bath

Home Fragrance Collection Room Sprays 032-555

Honeysuckle Room & Linen Spray 009-691

Hot Apple Pie Room and Linen Spray 921-631

Lavender Blossom Room & Linen Spray 239-503

Strawberries & Cream Room & Linen Spray 371-040

Hair Care

ADVANCE TECHNIQUES Curl Defining Liquid Gel 339-277

ADVANCE TECHNIQUES 2-in-1 Anti-Dandruff Shampoo & Conditoner 616-024

ADVANCE TECHNIQUES Anti-Frizz Capsules 771-809

ADVANCE TECHNIQUES CelloShine Treatment 039-583

ADVANCE TECHNIQUES Color Protection Lock-In Treatment for Color-Treated Hair 100-764

ADVANCE TECHNIQUES Color Protection Restorative Mask for Color-Treated Hair 616-039

ADVANCE TECHNIQUES Color Reviving Conditioner 822-276

ADVANCE TECHNIQUES Color Reviving Shampoo 822-257

ADVANCE TECHNIQUES Dry Ends Serum 202-765

ADVANCE TECHNIQUES Grey Root Touch-up

ADVANCE TECHNIQUES Hair Spray 325-619

ADVANCE TECHNIQUES Mirror Shine Spray 593-063

ADVANCE TECHNIQUES Purifying Treatment Shampoo 038-960

ADVANCE TECHNIQUES Salon Curl Refreshing Spray 064-689

ADVANCE TECHNIQUES Salon Luminous Anti-Brassiness Spray 938-849

ADVANCE TECHNIQUES Salon Skinny Serum ADVANCE TECHNIQUES Shaping Gel 484-447

ADVANCE TECHNIQUES Smoothing Conditioner 822-333

ADVANCE TECHNIQUES Smoothing Shampoo 822-314

ADVANCE TECHNIQUES Sun Dimension Highlight Builder for Highlights 422-584

ADVANCE TECHNIQUES Super Straight Smoothing Balm 450-530

ADVANCE TECHNIQUES Volumizing Mousse 825-586

AVON Wellness

Healthy Remedies Antibacterial Hand Gel 387-290

Healthy Remedies Celadrin® Extra Strength Roll-On 504-667

Healthy Remedies Detox Patches 363-471

Healthy Remedies Green Tea Extract 619-626

Healthy Remedies Headache Relief 116-315

Night Time Aromatherapy Mask Set 500-862

PLANET SPA African Shea Butter Brown Sugar Body Scrub 619-740

PLANET SPA African Shea Butter Foot & Elbow Cream with AHA 619-808

PLANET SPA African Shea Butter Hand & Cuticle Cream 619-736

PLANET SPA African Shea Butter Whipped Body Balm 619-793

PLANET SPA Hawaiian Thermal Volcano Massaging Body Lotion 619-645

PLANET SPA Hawaiian Thermal Volcano Paraffin Hand & Foot Treatment 619-650

PLANET SPA Hawaiian Thermal Volcano Warming Face Mask 619-630

PLANET SPA Mediterranean Olive Oil Conditioning Hair Mask 619-789

PLANET SPA Mediterranean Olive Oil Firming Neck & Chest Serum 044-780

PLANET SPA Mediterranean Olive Oil Hydrating Body Wash 619-721

PLANET SPA Mediterranean Olive Oil Whipped Body Cream 619-774

VitAdvance^TM Flat Stomach 619607

VitAdvance^TM Purified Fish Oil 500-456

Kids

Avon Kids Bath Time Body Paints

Hannah Montana 2-in-1 Shampoo 100-601

Hannah Montana Hand Cream 100-635

Hannah Montana Lip Balm 100-582

Hannah Montana Shower Gel 100-415

High School Musical Bubble Bath 407-141

High School Musical Hand Cream

High School Musical Lip Balm

GF products Liiv line

liiv botanicals Rejuvenating Body Wash 068-024

liiv botanicals Rejuvenating Facial Cleanser 927-572

liiv Botanicals Vital Day Cream with SPF 20 267-153

liiv Botanicals Vital Night Moisturizer 267-096

by liiv Botanicals 484-231

Fragrances

ALWAYS Body Moisture 086-542

ALWAYS Body Rinse 085-785

ALWAYS Eau de Parfum Spray 056-737

ALWAYS Shimmering Body Powder 303-320

Candid Cologne Spray 106-925

Candid Perfumed Skin Softener 111-806

Candid shimmering body powder

Celine Dion Spring in Paris Eau de Toilette Spray 356-492

Christian Lacroix ROUGE Body Lotion 105-512

Christian Lacroix ROUGE Eau de Parfum Spray 603-290

Christian Lacroix ROUGE Shower Gel 106-303

Crystal Aura Body Lotion 291-180

Crystal Aura Eau De Parfum Spray 118-208

Crystal Aura Pearlized Shower Gel 289-275

Crystal Aura Shimmering Body Powder

Far Away Body Lotion 924-540

Far Away Eau de Parfum Spray 215-393

Far Away Pearlized Shower Gel 127-907

Far Away shimmering body powder

Fire Me Up Eau de Toilette Spray 545-901

Flower by Cynthia Rowley Body Lotion 133-583

Flower by Cynthia Rowley Eau de Parfum Spray 229-597

Flower by Cynthia Rowley Shower Gel 133-799

Goddess Body Cover 136-620

Goddess Eau de Parfum Spray 316-350

Goddess Pearlized Shower Gel 136-730

Goddess shimmering body powder

Haiku Body Lotion 104-430

Haiku Eau de Parfum Spray 102-972

Haiku Shimmering Body Powder 236-580

Haiku Shower Gel 468-649

Imari Bath and Shower Gel 051-630

Imari Body Lotion 051-625

Imari Eau de Cologne Spray – 1.2 fl. oz. 051-610

Imari Perfumed Skin Softener 211-144

Imari Seduction Body Lotion 889-399

Imari Seduction Eau de Toilette Spray

Imari Seduction Shower Gel 889-403

Imari Shimmering Body Powder 265-700

Make Me Smile Eau de Toilette Spray 552-273

Make Me Wonder Eau de Toilette Spray 545-916

Mesmerize For Her Eau de Cologne Spray

Mesmerize for Her Perfumed Skin Softener 579-220

Mesmerize for Her Shimmering Body Powder 552-747

Night Magic Evening Musk Perfumed Skin Softener 108-841

Night Magic Fragrance Spray 473-659

Odyssey Cologne Spray 011-650

Odyssey Perfumed Skin Softener 111-863

Odyssey Shimmering Body Powder 274-439

Petal by Cynthia Rowley Eau de Toilette Spray 234-482

RARE GOLD Body Lotion 303-148

RARE GOLD Eau de Parfum Spray 296-948

RARE GOLD Shimmering Body Powder 292-077

RARE GOLD Shower Gel 470-349

RARE PEARLS Body Lotion 054-347

RARE PEARLS Eau de Parfum Spray 318-003

RARE PEARLS Shimmering Body Powder 054-309

by liiv Botanicals 484-231

SOFT MUSK Eau de Cologne Spray 080-090

SURREAL Body Lotion 496-758

SURREAL Eau de Toilette Spray 582-280

SURREAL Shimmering Body Powder 644-611

SURREAL Shower Gel

Sweet Honesty Cologne Spray 012-307

Sweet Honesty Perfumed Skin Softener 111-882

Sweet Honesty Shimmering Body Powder 237-989

Tahitian Holiday Eau de Toilette Spray 091-548

Tahitian Holiday Exotic Body Mist 093-942

Tahitian Holiday Shimmering Glow Body Lotion 094-839

Timeless Cologne Spray 011-626

Timeless Perfumed Skin Softener 111-825

Timeless Shimmering Body Powder 275-359

TODAY Body Moisture 012-493

TODAY Body Rinse 012-417

TODAY Eau de Parfum Spray 325-920

TODAY Shimmering Body Powder 302-730

TOMORROW Body Moisture 074-079

TOMORROW Body Rinse 073-288

TOMORROW Eau de Parfum Spray 270-543

TOMORROW Shimmering Body Powder 302-945

TrueGlow Body Lotion 325-399

TrueGlow Body Powder 325-198

TrueGlow Eau de Parfum Spray 997-760

TrueGlow Shower Gel 325-111

U by Ungaro for Her Eau de Parfum Spray 441-396

Wish of Happiness Body Lotion 520-518

Wish of Happiness Eau de Toilette Spray 795-206

Wish of Happiness Shower Gel 520-522

Wish of Love Eau de Toilette Spray 794-449

Wish of Peace Eau de Toilette Spray 795-191

Skin So Soft line

SKIN SO SOFT BUG GUARD PLUS IR3535® Cool ‘n Fabulous^TM Disappearing Color SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion 616-297

SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus IR3535® EXPEDITION^TM Pump Spray 616-450

SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus IR3535® EXPEDITION^TM SPF 30 Aerosol Spray 617-054

SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus IR3535® EXPEDITION^TM SPF 30 Aerosol Spray 617-054

SKIN SO SOFT BUG GUARD PLUS IR3535® Gentle Breeze SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion

SKIN SO SOFT BUG GUARD Plus PICARIDIN Aerosol Spray 616-445

SKIN SO SOFT BUG GUARD Plus PICARIDIN Pump Spray 617-040

SKIN SO SOFT BUG GUARD Plus PICARIDIN Towelettes 616-832

SKIN SO SOFT Fresh & Smooth Facial Hair Removal Cream 569-108

SKIN SO SOFT Fresh & Smooth Hair Removal Cream 616-259

SKIN SO SOFT Fresh & Smooth Hair Removal Cream in Tropical Fruity Scent 335-032

SKIN SO SOFT Fresh & Smooth Hair Removal Microwave Wax For Face and Body

SKIN SO SOFT Fresh & Smooth Post Hair Removal Soothing Gel 616-263

SKIN SO SOFT Fresh & Smooth Silky Stay Shave Gel 422-599

SKIN SO SOFT Fusions Soft & Nourish Dual Softening Body Oil 075-845

SKIN SO SOFT Fusions Soft & Nourish Dual Softening Body Wash 075-587

SKIN SO SOFT Fusions Soft & Replenish Dual Softening Body Moisturizer 075-405

SKIN SO SOFT Fusions Soft & Replenish Dual Softening Body Oil 078-055

SKIN SO SOFT Fusions Soft & Replenish Dual Softening Body Wash 189-827

SKIN SO SOFT Fusions Soft & Sensual Dual Softening Body Moisturizer 066-639

SKIN SO SOFT Fusions Soft & Sensual Dual Softening Body Oil 075-572

SKIN SO SOFT Fusions Soft & Sensual Dual Softening Body Wash 332-970

SKIN SO SOFT Original Bath Oil 063-955

SKIN SO SOFT Original Bath Oil 184-438

SKIN SO SOFT Original Bath Oil Spray 063-989

SKIN SO SOFT Original Creamy Body Wash 242-970

SKIN SO SOFT Original Gelled Body Oil 616-225

SKIN SO SOFT Original Moisturizing Shower Gel 202-932

SKIN SO SOFT Original Replenishing Body Lotion

SKIN SO SOFT Original Whipped Body Oil 616-206

SKIN SO SOFT Renew & Refresh Age-Defying+ Corrective Neck & Chest Treatment

SKIN SO SOFT Renew & Refresh Age-Defying+ Rejuvenating Body Cleanser 413-617

SKIN SO SOFT Renew & Refresh Age-Defying+ Renewing Body Moisturizer 413-598

SKIN SO SOFT Satin Glow Body Firming Moisturizer for Fair Skin Tones 216-150

SKIN SO SOFT Satin Glow Body Firming Moisturizer for Medium Skin Tones 216-170

SKIN SO SOFT Satin Glow Continuous Mist Airbrush Spray for Fair Skin Tones 102-308

SKIN SO SOFT Satin Glow Continuous Mist Airbrush Spray for Medium Skin Tones 102-365

SKIN SO SOFT Sensual Shape Targeted Firming Treatment 616-278

SKIN SO SOFT Soft & Relaxed Night Bath Soak 590-050

SKIN SO SOFT Soft & Relaxed Night Body Cream 767-116

SKIN SO SOFT Soft & Sensual Creamy Body Wash 151-384

SKIN SO SOFT Soft & Sensual Foaming Oil Body Moisturizer 555-397

SKIN SO SOFT Soft & Sensual Foaming Oil Body Wash 552-292

SKIN SO SOFT Soft & Sensual Gelled Body Oil 616-210

SKIN SO SOFT Soft & Sensual Moisturizing Shower Gel

SKIN SO SOFT Soft & Sensual Replenishing Bath Oil 063-261

SKIN SO SOFT Soft & Sensual Replenishing Body Lotion 033-255

SKIN SO SOFT Soft & Sensual Replenishing Hand Cream 616-187

SKIN SO SOFT Soft & Sensual Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant 040-330

SKIN SO SOFT Soft & Sensual Whipped Body Oil 033-183

SKIN SO SOFT Summer Soft Cooling Gel Moisturizer 349-308

SKIN SO SOFT Summer Soft Refreshing Body Wash 349-111

SKIN SO SOFT Summer Soft Revitalizing Body Spray Lotion 349-312

SKIN SO SOFT Wintersoft Hand Cream 063-367

SKIN SO SOFT Wintersoft Hand Wash 481-888

SKIN SO SOFT Wintersoft Intense Concentrate 481-892

SKIN SO SOFT Wintersoft Intense Concentrate 481-892

Mens

Black Suede After Shave 083-342

Black Suede Hair and Body Wash 462-803

Black Suede Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant 105-709

BLUE RUSH After Shave Conditioner 866-524

BLUE RUSH Eau de Toilette Spray for Him 044-172

BLUE RUSH Hair and Body Wash 061-015

BLUE RUSH Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant 050-614

Christian Lacroix NOIR After Shave Conditioner 106-614

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I love pizza, especially chicken spinach alfredo pizza.

When you are counting carbs and on a gluten-free diet, things like pizza can become a little scary. In order to reduce the carbs a bit, and add more fiber, I substituted in some Montina flour and a little Splenda in this pizza crust recipe from Roben Ryberg. It came out softer than the original version, but perhaps if I had left the crust in the oven a little longer before topping it would have been just right for me (I prefer my crust a little on the crispy side).

I prepared this on my gigantic pizza pan (I think it’s 16 inches), and it yielded 12 large slices. The carb count for the crust was 13 grams per slice (14 grams total – 1 gram fiber). I really liked the taste of the crust with the Montina.

Pizza Crust, adapted from Roben Ryberg’s You Won’t Believe It’s Gluten-Free!

3 egg whites
1/2 packet Splenda (I know, that’s kinda hard to do. You could use 1 teaspoon of sugar instead)
2 tablespoons oil
1/3 cup apple juice
90 grams cornstarch
40 grams rice flour (you could probably use brown, I just didn’t think of it in time)
45 grams Montina flour (pure, not the baking mix)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon bakin soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet or pizza pan.
• Place the egg whites in a medium-size bowl. Beat until very frothy, with big and little bubbles. Add the remaining ingredients. Mix well until the mixture thickens.
• Drop the dough onto a greased cookie sheet. Spread to nearly the edges, with the dough a bit thicker at the sides. (The bottom will appear thin.) Moist fingertips help a lot with this process. Bake without any toppings for 8 to 9 minutes, until the bottom of the dough is lightly browned.
• While your crust is in the oven, prepare your toppings. I used part of a jar of alfredo sauce, some leftover chicken from a Costco rotisserie, fresh spinach, and mozzarella. I cut the chicken into small pieces and the spinach into thin strips with a pair of scissors.
• Raise the oven temp to 400°F.
• Add your desired toppings. Bake until the crust is golden and any cheese is melted, approximately 5 minutes. The crust will be a little thinner after the final baking.

The following is a letter from Andrea Levario, Executive Director of the American Celiac Disease Alliance.  Please read it so that you will have the correct information, and share with those that may have the incorrect information.  Thank you.

Last week, information was reported, which has now circulated among groups, and in blog-posts, that the FDA’s proposed rules on GF labeling “were effective in August.” That statement is INCORRECT.

Since 2004, when we worked so hard to get the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act passed, the celiac community has been [waiting] for this announcement from the FDA. Unfortunately, it will be a bit longer.

According to the FDA:

“The final rule to define the food labeling term “gluten-free” will not be issued until sometime after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) publishes a Federal Register notice announcing the availability of its draft report on a safety assessment for gluten intake by individuals with Celiac disease.  FDA will be soliciting public comments on that draft which will be considered along with the comments we previously received on the proposed rule on gluten-free food labeling as well as the findings of the safety assessment itself in developing a final rule.

The notice on the safety assessment is expected to be published shortly, but it is premature to anticipate the issuance date of the final rule. However, when the notice and final rule are published, they likely will be posted at FDA’s website www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/lab-cat.html#gluten Therefore, you may wish to visit that website periodically for any updates.”

It is not clear when the safety assessment report will be published. As soon as the ACDA can confirm the report is available, the information will be posted on the Celiac Listserv and distributed through our email network.

To sign-up for the ACDA’s news alerts go to www.americanceliac.org/advocacy.htm then scroll down and click on ‘Action
E-list’

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at info@americanceliac.org

Andrea Levario
Executive Director
American Celiac Disease Alliance

Finding out I was gluten-intolerant was not “the end of the world” for me, like it seems to be with some people. I never spent any time grieving, being angry or in denial, or any of that. It was a miracle to me to find out what was wrong and be able to easily fix it. I learned what to do, then I learned how to bake, and I’ve been helping others ever since.

I don’t know why, but this whole gestational diabetes thing has turned my life upside-down and inside-out. The strange thing is, I can’t even understand why. It’s not like I’m being forced to count carbs for the rest of my life – only the next 10 weeks (give or take). But there has definitely been anger – anger I didn’t even realize was there until it was unleashed on someone else. Is that because of the diagnosis, or because of my blood sugar, or because of my pregnancy hormones (or probably some of it all)?

Pricking my finger and taking my blood glucose level is no big deal (actually, it’s kinda neat to see the numbers – if only I understood them a little better). I now don’t even feel the prick, and have to squeeze my finger before I know if it actually got me or not.

Eating healthy? Well, I’ve pretty much always done that.

But eating 6 times a day? That, I just cannot seem to do. I feel like I’m spending almost all of my day eating, and even at that, I always miss at least one of my snacks.

And I’m nearly terrified to leave the house for any real length of time. The kids and I really needed to be with friends this week, but I can barely manage to get my meals and snacks together as it is, without having to prepare beforehand.

When I met with the dietitian on Thursday, I thought I understood everything I needed to do, and I felt fine. Well, that feeling didn’t last very long. Tomorrow, I have an appointment with another dietitian, and I definitely have some questions to ask. (I also have an ultrasound tomorrow, as the doctor wants to check and make sure the baby is as big as she’s supposed to be. Yeah, that doesn’t seem to make much sense with having gestational diabetes. But when has my body ever tried to be rational about anything? LOL.)

I guess, though, that I really must be fair to myself and say that this is only the 4th day, and things are getting easier (a bit). A few of the foods that I’ve been eating, I now “know” and I no longer need to look at the number of carbs before preparing my meal. I don’t really need to look at my chart anymore to know how much protein, carbs and fat I’m supposed to have at each meal and each snack. Hopefully, tomorrow I will make some bread (I’ve been saying I’d do that all weekend). That will give me a few more options, especially for snacks and meals on the go (like to church or a friend’s house).

Now I really need to start menu planning. It would really take the frustration out of preparing meals.

Some of the things I’ve been doing that help me are:
Using www.nutritiondata.com to make a food label for recipes I have
Sharing (emotionally) – a little bit here and there with various people, and a lot with my husband
Adding vegetables everywhere
Adjusting the recipes slightly to give a little more fiber and less sugar

I did have quite a bit of fun preparing spaghetti last night. I made the sauce from scratch. I started with the ground beef (one pound), and had some chopped bell pepper and carrots (matchstick carrots – so much easier) cooking up with the meat. When that was cooked, I added a box of frozen spinach, half a can of beets (shoestring), a can of large tomato chunks, almost 2 cans of tomato sauce (I had some leftovers in the fridge) and a can of tomato paste. A dash of salt, a little garlic powder, parsley, rosemary, and thyme, a little simmering, and presto! It was good. I had some on top of a bit of spaghetti and a salad (it was good on the salad, too – even Braden ate his that way).

What have you found that has totally knocked you flat, and how did you deal with it? Feel free to share in the comments, if you’d like.