First Post

I started following a few blogs when I was first diagnosed with Celiac Disease back in 2007.  I looked through my pantry that first day and could not believe all of the foods I would have to give up.  I loved eating bread and pasta.  How could I ever give up bread?!?!

Almost three years later and there are times I still miss eating bread, especially German Rye Bread.  My father was military and I remember when we would visit German friends my parents had made and I would eat nothing but bread, butter, and Black Forest Ham.  Seeing German pretzels at the Christkindl Market during the holidays does not help.  If I knew I wouldn't get so sick, I would probably break down and eat one.  No matter how it could tastes, the major stomach ache is not worth it!!!

I have thought on and off about doing a blog, but never went any further. And then came an E-Marketing class that had a project that gave the option of either doing some type of web page for a business or a paper. I decided it was time to quit procrastinating and do the blog.

I am a full-time graduate student and also work full time. I wish that I had time to cook elaborate meals every day, but it just doesn't happen. There are a lot of processed out there that are Gluten-Free and I am just as guilty now about eating them as I was before starting this journey. Let's be realistic, we all don't always have time to cook after working 10 to 12 hours and either animals or kids to take care of, let alone homework that needs to be done. I do love to cook and bake and hope to provide recipes.

I hope you enjoy reading and will post your thoughts as well!