OH, Forks!™ Spring 2018 Updates Welcome Spring and our BUSIER than EVER market season! We just completed our second year at the Gypsy Soul Vintage Market, and we were blown away by the number of customers, orders placed, and new business relationships created! With over one thousand tickets sold, we were sold out by early Saturday afternoon! If you were one who came on Sunday of Gypsy, we apologize for not having the full market line-up both days! Two day events are tricky for bakers, especially bakers with chronic illnesses like myself. It really poses […]
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Gluten Testing: The Elimination Diet and Pulse Test
Gluten: Testing your Tolerance with “The Elimination Diet” ~ Many people who suspect they have a gluten intolerance or issue often jump right into the doctor at first symptom. Normally at that first appointment, you’ll tell the doctor your issues, give him your list of what you consider your “trigger” foods, and you’ll patiently await his diagnosis. But most likely what you’ll get, is that in order for a diagnosis for what does indeed sound like a gluten intolerance, you’ll need to keep months of a food journal first. Here’s where I would usually tell […]
Gluten: What it does to Your Body, Symptoms & How to Test
Gluten: What it does to Your Body, Symptoms & How to Test ~ Gluten can affect many people differently. Many times, no two gluten intolerance patients have the “same” symptoms or reactions from eating gluten. In fact, many doctors would agree that unless you are considered a “true celiac” patient (and this means that an iota of gluten puts you down for a week, and sicker than ever), you could probably just LESSEN your gluten intake for results. Only about 1% of our population is a “true celiac” patient. With this autoimmune disease, the presence […]
OH, Forks!™ DIY Laundry Detergent
DIY Laundry Detergent~ Sensitive Skin ~ Many times, those who suffer from gluten allergies, or intolerance, often forget about the “Extra” things that we put on our bodies. Some of these extra things like laundry detergent, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, and other things still touch our skin, and many name brands do use products that contain gluten! Chemicals, coloring, preservatives, and additives are just some of the sneaky ways that companies get it in their products. Making your own, high quality products like this is cheaper than you think, and easier than you know! Not to mention […]
What if Gluten is as Bad as They Say?
What if Gluten is as Bad as They Say? ~ It’s amazing how many people still think the whole “gluten free” thing is a fad. Some sort of crazy behavior, or something that certain people do to be difficult. There was a point in our path down the gluten free road where I did question if being gluten free was really working, or doing anything at all. Not anymore. I’ve spent years learning about the effects of gluten, damage it can do to your body and brain, and how I can avoid it as much […]
OH, FORKS! Upcoming Event & Important Nutrition Information Disclosure
OH, FORKS! Upcoming Event & Important Nutrition Information Disclosure ~ Busy! Busy! Busy! I’m preparing for this weekend big event with the Jorgenson YMCA in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I’ve almost got the taste testing list solidified (yes, there are still a few last minute decisions, I know, shocking!) and I’m waiting on one of the last table decorations to get here today! This process has been similar to preparing for a book event, but so much more involved! Assuring that banners, signage, and social media postings are done appropriate is a LOT of work! And […]
Our First Event is Coming! April 2015!
Our First Event is Coming! April 2015! ~ While the excitement and anticipation is steadily building, I’ve also been racking my brain trying to decide which foods to bring for everyone to sample! As with any event, there’s the standard needs of advertising and marketing…even some handouts! I’ve spent the past few weeks designing new “swag” items that I can hand out at this event! So far, I’ve designed some informational post cards, buttons, banners, bumper stickers, AND book marks! Still contemplating doing another round of recipe cards, with recipes NOT already included in the […]
Gluten Chatter: Doctors & Missing Diseases: So, What else are they Missing about Gluten?
Gluten Chatter: Doctors & Missing Diseases: So, What else are they Missing about Gluten? ~ There has been a lot of chatter recently in the news about gluten, what it does to the body, and the myriad of diseases and diagnoses that are often misdiagnosed because of the lack of information to some doctors about gluten in general. Just yesterday, discussing gluten reactions with someone whose family member suffers from MS, and they had just gone back on gluten, because they had “no real problems, and the doctor said it was okay.” This confused me. […]
OH, Forks!™ 14 Things we HaTe about being Gluten Free…
10 Things 14 Things We Hate About being Gluten Free ~ I’m at that point in my gluten free living, where if I hear ONE MORE TIME that I’m doing this as part of a trend, I just may throat punch the person who said it. It’s just going to be one of my new involuntary body actions that happens when confronted with ignorant and stupid. On the flip side of things, while I haven’t indulged in some of my favorite foods for YEARS….the mere sight of them has brought me to tears more times than I […]
Hey, Surprise! There’s Gluten in Your Meds!
Hey, Surprise! There’s Gluten in Your Meds! ~ I know. And I sort of hope you were sitting down before you read that. It happens less frequently now than it used to, but it does still happen. Whether it’s your prescription, or your favorite over-the-counter box of cold meds, if you’re super sensitive to gluten, you should probably call the company or check out GlutenFreeMeds.com to see if it’s on their list, at the least. Maybe you’re wondering why there would be gluten in your medication? It’s simple, and sort of the same reason why […]