Anyone Who Knows About Gluten Allergies!!!! Please Help!!?

My 6 year old son has been hospitalized twice since birth because of the severe reaction he has to milk products. Both times we couldnt understand how he got so sick, because everyone knows not to give him milk products. (Thinking back over the past 6 yrs i dont recall an allergy test being done.)
I [...]

What Is A Good Cake Recipe To Make For My Friend With Allergies? She Can’t Have Gluten Or Milk?

I am having a surprise b’day party for my friend who is allergic to milk and gluten. She can, however have eggs and nuts. Any good ideas? Thanks in advance.
Gluten-Free Chocolate Beer Cake
Ingredients:
1 cup gluten-free ale
8 Tbs. unsalted butter or Earth Balance Shortening
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups granulated cane sugar
¾ cup sour cream or [...]

Does Quinoa Have Gluten In It?

My friend has a pretty severe gluten allergy. I want to invite her over for a good home-cooked meal, but I don’t want her having seizures in the dining room. Can I serve quinoa, or should I stick with rice?
Quiona is fine. The red is really pretty.
PLEASE be aware of the cross contamination [...]

Is It Difficult To Find Gluten Or Wheat-free Food Products (for Someone With Celiac Disease) In Europe?

North America seems fairly accommodating for those with a wheat or gluten allergy, but I am wondering if it will be difficult to travel in Europe- particularly places like Italy where pasta is such a dietary staple and part of the culture.
From what I understand, in the larger cities it is rather easy to get [...]

What’s The Difference Between Celiac Disease And A Gluten Allergy?

A gluten allergy is just like any allergy and releases histamines and causes issues like hives, sniffles, and anything else that your body can do reacting to it.
Celiac disease is a gluten intolerance caused by the gluten changing the lining of the small intestine, flattening the villi in the intestinal wall and eventually leaking through [...]

Gluten Allergy?

Through a process of elimination,  I have come to the conclusion i have a gluten allergy. Can someone please tell me what type of foods have gluten in them. I can remember seeing on a pack of something (contains gluten) -  does all packaging have this label.
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