Every year at Christmas, we have an apple pie. On the farm, we had an orchard, dating back to the 1770's. In the fall, we have always had an apple harvest. In fall, the apples basically fall in our laps. They have always been good, and for every Christmas, there has always been an apple pie.
This year is a bit different...
My oldest sister was recently diagnosed as being a celiac, after having surgery to remove her gull bladder, a scare about leukemia, and months of her feeling bad. They say that she can never eat wheat gluten again. She blames GMO wheat (let's not get into a debate about that. there is no rready wheat that is gmo like her doctor says) and so she has been on a strict diet.
My mother who is later in life-we won't post ages, but let's just say she has been there!- made a test run apple pie that has a gluten free crust.
I have to say that I like it! It doesn't lack in anything I want. It is crispy, flaky, buttery, and really tender. it looks different, but the taste is insanely good. I would have never guessed she did it without wheat.
I don't know if anyone else has ever done a gluten free meal, but, after tasting this pie, I can say I don't miss it. I won't be gluten free for Christmas. I have plans for devouring cookies and bread and lots of good ham and all the other food I can eat. I had pneumonia for thanksgiving so I missed getting to have all that great stuff. Christmas is a good time to have family visit and enjoy being with brothers and sisters, and having all their kids climbing on me like I'm a daggone jungle gym or something. I routinely get into a pillow fight with the oldest niece who is now going to be 10. All the rest are not far behind.
When I sit down to eat some pie, I will not miss the famous crust my mom makes. Maybe later I will make it, myself. I know her recipe. For this family gathering, I think we are covered because dear ole mom hit a home run with a pie crust that doesn't use wheat.
I won't make it routine, but, for anyone who hasn'ttried it, you really should try a pie crust without wheat. I was really blown away. This has been a hot topic in our house because I love my mom's pie. I don't think anything about it has been compromised. It still has her love and I know my sister can eat it.
Give it a try sometime! You won't miss the wheat at all. It has more protein, so you can let the kids have pie for supper. LOL
I wish my sister would try to eat wheat in moderation again, but after surgeries and missing lots of life and work, I can't blame her.
I just hope that everyone tries some gluten free recipes. Actually, some of them are really good. I love bread but man... try a bacon wrapped burger instead of a bun. wow!
This year is a bit different...
My oldest sister was recently diagnosed as being a celiac, after having surgery to remove her gull bladder, a scare about leukemia, and months of her feeling bad. They say that she can never eat wheat gluten again. She blames GMO wheat (let's not get into a debate about that. there is no rready wheat that is gmo like her doctor says) and so she has been on a strict diet.
My mother who is later in life-we won't post ages, but let's just say she has been there!- made a test run apple pie that has a gluten free crust.
I have to say that I like it! It doesn't lack in anything I want. It is crispy, flaky, buttery, and really tender. it looks different, but the taste is insanely good. I would have never guessed she did it without wheat.
I don't know if anyone else has ever done a gluten free meal, but, after tasting this pie, I can say I don't miss it. I won't be gluten free for Christmas. I have plans for devouring cookies and bread and lots of good ham and all the other food I can eat. I had pneumonia for thanksgiving so I missed getting to have all that great stuff. Christmas is a good time to have family visit and enjoy being with brothers and sisters, and having all their kids climbing on me like I'm a daggone jungle gym or something. I routinely get into a pillow fight with the oldest niece who is now going to be 10. All the rest are not far behind.
When I sit down to eat some pie, I will not miss the famous crust my mom makes. Maybe later I will make it, myself. I know her recipe. For this family gathering, I think we are covered because dear ole mom hit a home run with a pie crust that doesn't use wheat.
I won't make it routine, but, for anyone who hasn'ttried it, you really should try a pie crust without wheat. I was really blown away. This has been a hot topic in our house because I love my mom's pie. I don't think anything about it has been compromised. It still has her love and I know my sister can eat it.
Give it a try sometime! You won't miss the wheat at all. It has more protein, so you can let the kids have pie for supper. LOL
I wish my sister would try to eat wheat in moderation again, but after surgeries and missing lots of life and work, I can't blame her.
I just hope that everyone tries some gluten free recipes. Actually, some of them are really good. I love bread but man... try a bacon wrapped burger instead of a bun. wow!