In this section of myceliacfriend, you can find some wonderful GF, and Gluten-Free Certified products that stock my pantry and I use daily.   Visit the "My Friend's Favorite Resources" page and read up a little on the different third-party certifications that provide additional reassurance to the Celiac Community.   I find these additional GF seals/labels comforting in my everyday challenge to remain safe from gluten contamination. You can find these pantry products by clicking on them, going to your everyday supermarket, or online.   Also, when you are first diagnosed with Celiac Disease, please see a physician who can check your labs and continue to follow you annually.  The doctor/practitioner will monitor your labs throughout your journey to be sure you are getting proper nutrition and if you need supplementation.    A diet filled with fruits, vegetables, fish, meat, potatoes, eggs, rice, quinoa, buckwheat, nuts, and seeds is all naturally gluten-free if prepared safely in a gluten-free environment (scroll down for more info).   Just like with all meals, the cooking practices should be addressed by the person preparing the food.  Always let them know you have Celiac Disease and cannot have any gluten that is found in wheat, rye, barley, brewer's yeast, malt, triticale (a hybrid of wheat and rye), and oats that are not pure.  

Also, these pantry items are GF and Certified Gluten-Free but always double-check that the Gluten-Free label/seal is still there.  Products change over time.   Lastly, check in with yourself, how do I feel after eating this?  Despite the under 20ppm FDA regulation, everyone is different, and if it doesn’t feel right to you then do not continue eating that product despite any label.   

*TIPS:  Use cooking spray (see below) to prep your surface, you may need to add more liquid if the batter is too think.   I prefer milk, or almond milk, but any liquid to thin out or extra mix to thicken the batter before it goes on the pan or into waffle maker. GLUTEN FREE flour absorbs a lot more liquid, therefore needing more to make the perfect batter.   I prefer to use my Cuisinart for pancakes, or Breville for waffles, but I used a regular frying pan for pancakes for years before investing in these kitchen gadgets, and it is just fine.

Tip:  Boil salted water, once boiling add the pasta.  You have to stir often, so it does not stick, so stay by the pasta and watch/stir it.   Refer to the box for timing.  Enjoy it right after cooking with butter or sauce.  I HAD LUCK WITH ALL OF THESE.  I FOUND THEM AT BIG Y, STOP&SHOP TOO, SO CHECK OUT YOUR LOCAL STORES AND LOOK FOR THESE ITEMS.  THESE COMPANIES ALSO CARRY OTHER PRODUCTS THAT ARE GREAT.  I LOVE ESPECIALLY SCHAR FOR COOKIES, CRACKERS AND MORE.

-I FOUND MANY OF THESE COMPANES AT BIG Y.