Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Bread




Way back in the '70s, a wonderful woman named Bette Hagman decided that people with celiac disease should not have to live without good bread, pasta and other delights of life--so she set about making all that possible. This is gluten free sourdough bread made from one of her recipes. We had it with a beef pot pie...with the tender flaky crust from another. I am always grateful to pioneers like Bette who simply won't accept the stays quo.

365/2011

15 comments:

  1. I have no food allergies, knock on wood, and don't quite understand what gluten does to those that do, but I'm glad you have some hedonistic delights that don't compromise your health!

    Who nibbled on the corner of the bread?

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  2. That is a wonderful story, Bobby. The photo is wonderful with great detail, also.

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  3. My friend was here tonight and he needs to be gluten and dairy-free. I don't know what I'd do without bread and cheese! Glad you found ways to work around it.

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  4. Those people who refuse to accept limitations are true heroes. The bread looks delicious!

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  5. thanks for sharing, we have the same problem in our family. I know, it's a very big problem. When we go to the restaurant it's not always easy to find something "eatable" ...

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  6. To live without bread would be so very, very difficult. The innovative recipes are so very appreciated.

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  7. I'm having a cup of java right now and could really use a slice!!
    c

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  8. I can almost smell that...oh yum....I am so glad you have other alternatives, I don't know how I would do living w/out bread lol

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  9. Hi Bobbi,
    Great shot and the story to go with it. I've thankfully got no food allergies. Glad there is someone out that understands the little pleasures of life are needed even for you. Have a great day!

    Sherrie

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  10. I adore a good sourdough and have never been able to make one that I really liked. Your dinner sounds delicious. Nice shot - I love all the crumbly bits...

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  11. great details bobby and you are really lucky to have people like this do all the work so you can enjoy

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  12. I'm glad you are still able to share in the simple joy of eating bread that won't make you feel rotten.

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  13. A great woman who does that important work. I experimented a lot with bread and have some recipes that are good that I use. We also have a great bakery with only gluten free bread quite close so occationally I go there and buy some, I assure you it's popular :-)

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  14. Fresh baked bread can't be beat. This looks like I could smell it coming out of the oven....it just calls to me.

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  15. Nice texture to the the bread. I am glad you can find bread - it looks really good. I would rather eat good bread then cake!

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