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  Tips for gluten-free beginners?

  3 0 Pickled Ginger's answer is really great, so I'll just add that you're going to find that you live in a very gluten-free-friendly corner of an increasingly gluten-free-friendly world. I'm a third generation gluten free person, and it is a thousand times easier to be GF now than it was back when my grandma was diagnosed. There are tons of products in the stores, everything is labeled, waiters know what the hell you're talking about, and places that you'd never expect to have GF options (like bakeries and sandwich shops) now do, so don't be afraid to ask (but also, if they say no, don't be one of those entitled gluten-free jerks who acts like the world owes them a cupcake.) Be a gracious dinner guest, communicate with your hosts, offer to bring something, etc. It's a transition, for sure, but it's really not that daunting once you get the hang of it. Focus on all of the things you CAN eat (there are a lot!), be adventurous, and you'll be just fine. I second the Udi's recommendation. Also Tinkyada pasta is excellent. And there is a new GF pasta-maker - Manini's - making the rounds at the farmers markets. Best fresh GF pasta I've ever had. Seek them out! Last bit of advice: you will try gluten free versions of things that will make you gag. Don't give up on that thing or decide that it's not possible to make a good GF version - just try someone else's (or make your own). And Shauna Ahern (glutenfreegirl.com) is indeed a great resource. Good luck! Holly Arsenault answered in Alternavores 10 months ago Answer, comment & read 7 more answers »

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  0 0 Wow. What an amazingly thorough, well-researched response. Thank you so much for spending so much time on my question. I truly appreciate it. You, and Questionland, are awesome. Holly Arsenault commented 11 months ago

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  0 0 Thanks! Looking forward to hearing what you discover. Holly Arsenault commented 11 months ago

• Follow Following 1 newborns and gluten intolerance Holly Arsenault asked Vesta Nutrition in Feeding the Family 11 months ago 1 Answer by Vesta Nutrition…

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  1 0 Hi, I run the Teen Tix program. I just wanted to point out that, although our website still says the program is for 13-18 year-olds, Matthew is correct that it now goes to 19. Holly Arsenault commented about 1 year ago

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  What's the best natural fungicide?

  0 0 I've never used the garlic cure, but a little milk mixed with water sprayed on the foliage periodically helps keep mold and mildew at bay. You can use milk that's too old to drink. Good luck! Holly Arsenault answered in Gardening about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 4 more answers »

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  Can anyone recommend a basic woodworking class in Seattle?

  1 0 Not in town, but I've heard good things about the Port Townsend School of Woodworking at Fort Worden, and I've visited their shop - it's gorgeous, and run by really nice people. Here's the link: http://www.centrum.org/fortworden/woodworking.html Holly Arsenault answered in Jobs & Education about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 3 more answers »

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  0 0 Thanks for the good advice, folks. We'll letcha know how it goes. Holly Arsenault commented over 2 years ago

• Follow Following 1 Recommendations for a good hypnotist for quitting smoking? Holly Arsenault asked in Health & Fitness over 2 years ago 2 Answers by lijohy , Michael Kazda…

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