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Street food style chickpeas and sprouted mung beans with sweet potato dumplings
Sundays, simple Sundays.
It feels good to toss the autumn leaves around our boots; cheeks a little frosty and noses puffing warm mist into the cool air. I composed my boy into the middle of a tree, where the branches heavily parted ways and then took many a picture of his helmet clad, easy-going and shiny hair which looks golden under the sunshine and oh, those tight smiles of excitement. I felt happy. Even happier when he enjoyed his lunch, yes the lunch that he ordered after cycling around the lake. In fact he told me when it was time for lunch and for those of you who have been reading my blog over the years, you'll know what a big deal it is for my child to willingly eat. So he ordered falafel, chips and flatbread and not forgetting the hummus for mumma. He ate and we talked and I felt joy; a really simple, pleasure.
These days, I have learned to let go a little more, for one day I won't be here to take it all in. I feel that now. As in, really feel it. I am learning to let go of doing things and chasing things that I think that I should, in the name of 'successes', stickability, loyalty, ideology, or reality. I am learning that if it doesn't bring me enjoyment or satisfaction then I don't have to do it, even if I think I should. That project in the restaurant wasn't meant to be and I know that the lectures aren't making me a multi-millionaire or famous but I don't need to be either of those and I like doing them. Simple. Its ok that I have to find a new cookery venue and chasing a zillion approvals just isn't me. It isn't.
I like to meet friends and talk, like we did today. The kiddos played 'house and shops' and we talked. It's not just about how to grow our businesses or progress on a ladder but they make my world feel bigger. They all have their own pleasures and worries and it makes me happy to share in it all. The simple things.
The simple thing that gave me that warm and fuzzy feeling of serenity is when I nestled into the arm of my husband with a blanket and watched some escapism on TV and then dozed off. I love snoozing like that, I felt so relaxed.
Over the last few months our Sundays have been so fluid, we start mooching around somewhere in London, perhaps in a market or by the River and eat what we see- whatever takes our fancy. Sometimes we hop into a taxi or a boat, much to the glee of my boy but often it's into a train though mainly in the car. Sometimes we stick locally to where we are, play a little Golf with my boy (it's the only sport he seems taken with so far) perhaps splash around in the pool or meet some friends for a walk and lunch. Most of the time it's a fairly cheap eat, full of spice and a little fire- you know something to warm us up and give us something to talk about. I like 'dirty good food' at the weekend…like Indian street food, dim sum or macaroons. Total, unadulterated food porn. There, I said it. Yes, I do feel a little terrible for not thinking of nutrition, but here is where I come in with the recipe…
So, this recipe I have for you today is based around the Usal/Misal pav Indian street food recipe. Spicy, masala straddling, fire packed recipes which often use lentils, beans or sprouted mung beans and its often eaten with bread buns. In some recipes they use coconut and some use Goda masala, or black masala. In my recipe, I have kept it really simple but added some depth and nutrition with the sweet potato dumplings.
Ingredients to serve 4
1 1/3 cup of mung bean sprouts
1 tin of chickpeas
½ tin of tinned chopped tomatoes
2 medium onions
4-5 dried red chillies, soaked in water
Pinch of asafoetida
1 tsp. cumin seeds
1 tsp. Kashmiri chilli powder
2 tsp. minced ginger
2 tsp. minced garlic
10-12 curry leaves
1 tsp. cumin powder
1 tsp. coriander powder
¼ tsp. ground black pepper
Salt to taste
½ tsp. ground turmeric
1 tbsp. tamarind paste
3-4 cloves
1 stick of cinnamon
1 star anise
2 green cardamom pods
2-3 tbsp. desiccated coconut
450ml of warm water
For the dumplings
2/3 cup of grated sweet potato
1/3 cup of rice
1/3 cup of gram flour
Spicy sev (crisp gram flour noodles) or sev mumra (mumra are puffed rice) for garnishing
Salt to taste
1 tsp. minced ginger
¼ tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. coriander powder
- In a deep pan add 3 tbsp. vegetable oil and add the asafoetida, cumin seeds, curry leaves, turmeric, star anise, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon and let them sizzle.
- Add the onion and salt and cook the onion until it's transparent before adding the ginger, garlic, cumin powder, coriander powder, desiccated coconut and stir fry until the coconut is lightly coloured. Blitz the red chillies and add them to the mix, then the Kashmiri chilli powder. Add the tomatoes and black pepper and then the tamarind and bring the base to a simmer.
- Now pour in the water and then add the mung bean sprouts and chickpeas. On a low flame simmer for about ten minutes.
- In the meantime, combine the cooked rice, turmeric, salt, coriander powder and sweet potato and mix it all well before adding the gram flour. You should be able to roll them into equal sized balls, of about a dozen in number. You can make them smaller if you wish. Steam them for about 8-10 minutes and when they are cooked (pierce them with a skewer and if it comes out clean they're cooked).
- When the dumplings are cooked add them to the mung bean sprouts and chickpeas and simmer together for about five minutes.
- Toast some buns and serve with the sev/sev mumra on top. You could even add raw chopped onions and tomatoes.


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A man could very well have set a record for the shortest stretch of time between lockups, requiring a mere 55 minutes to land himself back in jail after being released.
Christopher Franklin Weaver, 33, walked out of Lane County Jail as one of 32 recently released inmates, walked about a mile or so and allegedly promptly robbed a bank, police in Eugene, Ore., said.
He was caught by authorities at the Pacific Continental Bank and returned to Lane County Jail. Nobody was injured during the alleged robbery.
"This is pretty fast, someone getting released at 11:00 and then they arrive back 55 minutes later," Sgt. Carrie Carver of the Lane County Sheriff's Office told ABC News. "I can't say it's the shortest time, but it's certainly the most notable because of the nature of the crime."
Law enforcement in Lane County was forced to release 32 inmates, including Weaver, in order to balance the budget for the year, Carver said.
The released inmates were imprisoned on charges ranging from assault and sex abuse to drug possession and drunk driving. Weaver was incarcerated for parole violations for sex abuse and for unlawful use of a vehicle.
Officials at the Lane County Sheriff's Office could not confirm whether or not Weaver, who now faces federal bank robbery charges, has been assigned an attorney.
Magistrate Judge Tom Coffin ruled Weaver a flight risk at his initial hearing in US District Court and he will be locked up for "as long as the feds pay for that bed," Carver said.

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One of my aunts lives in a very rural area with lots of land and trees and animals. We heard
that two of her sheep had babies and had to make the drive to show Israel. It was bitter
cold so we weren't able to spend too much time with all the crazy animals but Israel did
find some fresh eggs, get much too close to Sam, the dog, and only briefly look at the sheep
babies before he had enough. I, on the other hand, had to say hello to the roosters, new
calf, goats, horses and sheep. Aren't they sweet? The lighter baby was very curious about
me and started to venture near the fence but I could her the mama making some cautionary
noises so she only made it half way. Pretty freaking adorable right?
I think goats are screepy, kind of reminded me of furry, long-eared, very curious people.
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i totally agree! goats creep me out! but those little baby sheep are lovely! my husband recently decided after we buy our land he wants "some sheep(s) & a donkey", his words. i was like what are you going to do with a donkey!!ReplyDelete
This post is the PERFECT way to start the day. That baby goat!!! So adorable.ReplyDelete
:D awwwwww!ReplyDelete
What a great post with some very adorable photos! Loved the remark about the mama's cautionary noises!ReplyDelete
Israel's face is priceless!ReplyDelete
so cute! now I want a goat.ReplyDelete
Oh jeez, Israel's face is killlling me! And, I love me some goats and sheep. Love em love em love em.ReplyDelete
Very cute pictures of all the babies :-)ReplyDelete
Wouldn't want to have goats either but a cat would be nice, if only my husband wasn't allergic..
Cute baby and cute baby animals. My kind of blog post!ReplyDelete
oh my gosh...hilarious about the goats. I never thought about it...but you're kinda right. Strange! xoReplyDelete
ahhh! that top photo is SO CUTE!!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 26, 2013
cute :-)ReplyDelete
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We have an exciting new bloodline from an Island just off shore from Nova Scotia sent to me at 4 months old. It all started with a Lady that e-mailed me 3 years ago & asked if there could possibly be Indian dogs in that area. I told her that it could be a good possibility & to send me pictures, as she pretty much described them as looking & acting like our AIDogs. After seeing pictures & asking questions as to there personality I was almost positive these are pure or close to pure Indian Dogs that are feral on this island. Luckily there are no coyotes, wolves, lost hunting dogs ; (as hunting is illegal & the Island is part of a reserve) or dumped stray dogs on the Island for them to have crossed with for many years now. Yet the Island is large enough for them not to have done too much inbreeding being a primitive instinctive type dog they do this naturally. Even in my compounds the breeding males & females know naturally who they should breed with & who they are related too. Although the related ones try to push up in the ranks to continue their genes on into future generations & push down the ones that are not related to discourage those genes.
Her family has a cabin on this Island & they all have spent time there for many generations, enjoying & feeding the dogs. From as far back as she can remember they have made friends with these feral dogs that live on the island & they have become pretty friendly with locals & campers. Ive researched the local First Nations peoples Huron dogs years ago & had already found some back then, so I knew what to look for. I feel I also confirmed that they are the old dogs through a forest ranger she got me in touch with that lives on the Island all year around. The forest ranger has adopted a few of these dogs as his own through the years & knows there personalitys very well. He was happy to send me a pup as he keeps a close eye on what packs are having pups & where & trys to keep the population at a point that keeps the ecological animal life in balance & in check on the Island, as they live on the small game that is abundant there.
This type of Indian Dog is more of the Nordic type that are the ancestors of the Icelandic Shepherds, Chesapeake bay Retrievers, Nova Scotia Duck trolling retrievers & some of the smaller modern hunting type Inuit dogs. Another type also branched off bred to bigger modern larger husky type sled dogs for pulling, some times called Inuit sled dogs or mixed with large modern Malamutes. These are very similar to the camp dogs that could still be found in upper main as late as the 1930s used as all around farm dogs for herding, hunting & pulling sleds on farms at the time, we have pictures of these camp dogs from the Mohawk in upper Main on the History of the AIDog page. This was before they were crossed so much with European hunting dogs & pretty much assimilated into registered & un-registered modern back woods working type dogs that we cant really call breeds at this point.
These types of small Nordic Indian Dogs were originally developed by the North Eastern tribes Iroquois; (as seen on Bill Pferds book), MiqMak, Mohawk, Huron, Hare etc. They were referred to as the Hare ; (when longer haired types) or small Common Indian Dogs found from eastern Canada, Nova Scotia, Iceland, Greenland, & down the Eastern U.S. Used mainly for forest hunting & swimming & all the usual work that all the AIDogs did. They probably had a lot of the old Viking collie dogs, puffin dogs or Lundhunds in them also from one to two thousand years ago when the Vikings hunted, traded & settled the area & brought there dogs with them. These dogs have the primitive large webbed front paws like the old Indian dogs & Norwegian Lundhunds did for swimming & digging after ducks & puffin birds out of there holes & for climbing for forest hunting. This is why most new puppy owners think there pups will end up much larger than they appear when pups (there big feet <g>) even bigger than the other types. Plus they have that double jointed thing that all the old Indian dogs all had & still have today.
Here is Nova a silver/gray male at 6 months old a very typically sweet boy that fits right in with the pack & breeding program of American Indian Dogs & a great addition to our breeding program .. & a very good example for the people that still think the Indian Dogs of the Americas are extinct or merely made up of mixing modern mutts together. Very natural, selectively bred Indian dog mutts & proud of them <g> & Nova is just a small part of that balanced recipe, we call American Indian Dogs.
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Posted 30 August 2008 - 07:43 AM
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Posted 10 December 2008 - 03:42 PM
Wow thats a beautiful animal. Is it too early to tell if the behavior fits right in line w/ the other AIG's?
Posted 10 December 2008 - 03:55 PM
--David Dunning
Posted 10 December 2008 - 08:09 PM
I understand that there are differences between the various regions of the dogs and their confirmations 'pre-columbian'. In this day and age w/ all the great work Kim did bringing them back from the brink of extinction yields more of a Plains type...correct? and as he back breed then alot of the other dormant traits come out...correct?
This one tho he said may have had alot of nordic influence (even if its couple 1000 yrs back) still looks like it has alot of that old village/common stockiness.
I must confess I am more drawn to this 'type' more so than the longer more refined lookin ones. Seems some are sleek like a coursing type and others are stouter like a dog meant more for pulling and sledding.
Posted 10 December 2008 - 08:18 PM
I'll send your question on to Kim, for a much better answer.
--David Dunning
Posted 11 December 2008 - 09:48 AM
Yes looking at the different types of AIDogs is like looking back at dogs just as they started branching out into different specialized directions according to what they did to help man. Couldnt really call them breeds yet, but more like types. The nicest thing about the plains types is that they were & are the combination of all the types & to me look like they have that perfect balanced conformation of all the types combined together.
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4-Before special relativity, causality roughly means cases always come before effects. Now if the force law allows action at a distance, as in Newtonian gravity in 3, then the interaction is instantaneous. It seems that the words "before" and "after" lose their meaning in this case, then how causality is defined then?


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A report out Thursday calls on Canada to decriminalize personal use of all narcotics and regulate cannabis, saying current policies are failing to reduce drug use or make Canadians safer.
The Canadian Drug Policy Coalition says treating drug use as a health problem, rather than a criminal one, would meet many of the objectives prohibitions has historically failed to accomplish.
"We're doing this to improve public health and safety, not create a free-for-all. What we have now is a free-for-all," said executive director Donald MacPherson, who co-authored the report.
MacPherson stressed the coalition, made up of 30 non-governmental organizations and based at Simon Fraser University, doesn't make the case that drug use is harmless.
However, MacPherson said treating drug possession and consumption as a criminal matter stigmatizes users and creates a barrier to them seeking help.
"This is a pragmatic response to an activity that's already taking place ... and we're saying criminalization is making it worse," he said.
Decriminalizing use of all drugs is a controversial recommendation in North America, where Prime Minister Stephen Harper's Conservative government has been in lockstep with the U.S. federal government against any incremental moves toward easing drug laws.
Liberal governments under former prime ministers Jean Chretien and Paul Martin were moving toward decriminalizing marijuana, but the lection of Harper's Conservatives in 2006 put an end to that.
However, there are signs attitudes are shifting in the U.S.
Last year, voters in Colorado and Washington passed ballot measures decriminalizing personal use of marijuana in their states.
Public opinion in Canada is also turning in favour of decriminalizing cannabis, said MacPherson, whose report goes a step further to recommend regulating and taxing it.
Pointing toward tobacco as an example, MacPherson said regulation could decrease cannabis use and do more to keep it out of the hands of young people.
"It would allow us to have a full discussion of the benefits, the harms the messaging we want to put out there with youth and underage users," he said.
A 2012 study done by researchers in B.C. estimated the value of the province's recreational marijuana market at more than $350 million — a lucrative commodity the government could reap tax revenue from if it was regulated, MacPherson said.
Instead, the report said the federal government has set aside $528 million between 2012 and 2017 for its National Anti-Drug plan, with most of that money going toward law enforcement.
The coalition says Canada's approach is out of step with an increasing number of countries that are decriminalizing drugs and seeing benefits — including Portugal, which decriminalized all illicit drugs in 2001.
"In Portugal decriminalization has had the effect of decreasing the numbers of people injecting drugs, decreasing the number of people using drugs problematically, and decreasing trends of drug use among 15 to 24 year olds," the coalition's 112-page report says.
The Portuguese findings were republished from a 2011 study by British researchers, who said the role of decriminalization in Portugal's decreases is debatable.
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The British researchers, who compared drug policies around the world, also said decriminalization isn't a cure-all but it's preferable to prohibition.
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Whats that they say about history repeating itself? In the late 1880s, Ed Wright and his well-meaning wife, Letitia, sought to shine a light of culture into the smelter haze of Ouray by building the Wright Opera House. Today, more than 120 years later, the Friends of the Wright Opera House are restoring the historic building to its former glory and once again bringing a bit of culture into the remote reaches of Colorado.
Though the renovations have just begun, the Wright Opera House has a nearly full lineup of theatrical and musical performances for the summer and fall.
In what can only be described as a symbolic tribute to the historic origins of the Opera House, the repertory theaterwill be performing an original melodrama with a cast composed entirely of local actors.
Crooks and Skullduggery at the Hardlife Hotel is essentially community theater. Written by former Ouray schoolteacher Melissa Stacy and directed by Michael Ticherich, the melodrama centers on the evil banker Meen E. Moneybank, who attempts to bleed dry the hardworking folks of Ouray a rather timely plot. Stacy, who now lives in Durango, based the melodrama on similar historic events at the Dawson Hotel in Ouray.
Though neither a fine nor polished production, Crooks and Skullduggery is an enjoyable act of community spirit and should be enjoyed as such.
(Crooks and Skullduggery) is not exactly culture, by any means, but its fun, Dee Williams said, laughing over the ragtime piano in the background.
Williams is chairman of the Friends of the Wright Opera House Board of Directors. Founded in 2007, the nonprofit group has received grants from the Colorado Historic Fund, the Gates Foundation and many private donors.
The entire restoration project will come in at a little less than $2 million, but the renovations, as well as the fundraising, are being conducted in stages. The project will not reach completion until 2020 but eventually include an elevator, new balcony seating and a grand staircase.
Weve been searching for a performing arts venue to put in the county, and we finally just figured out how to use this building for what it was meant to be used for, said Joyce Linn, who coordinates fundraising for Friends of the Wright Opera House.
This summer, the Wright Opera House will host Ourays first music series featuring many familiar names including David Wilcox, Sarah Hickman and Griffin House.
A recently installed high-definition projector and retractable 20-foot screen will transform the theater into a semi-weekly indie film house with the Almost Every Wednesday Film Series. The award-winning New Zealand film Boy is first in the lineup, to be screened Wednesday.
The Ouray Summer Music Series will be followed by a jazz series and a performance of the Rocky Horror Show in the fall.
By the beginning of the 20th century, the Wright Opera House was the center of cultural activities in Ouray, attracting musicians from as far as Denver a long trip before there was an Interstate70. Though Ourays industry is significantly different than that of the early 1900s, Ed and Letitia Wrights plan to bring the arts to rural Colorado has succeeded.
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Peter Bunn, his family, and the Hope basketball coaching staff have agreed that he will not participate during the 2010-2011 season with the goal of coming back to play next fall. Peter will remain in classes this upcoming spring.
Due to repercussions from a non basketball injury, all parties have determined that a season without basketball would be in his best interest.
The Bunn family, his coaches and the college administration would like to thank the media and public for the respect they have shown this complicated matter. Whenever an injury causes side effects, many variables have to be evaluated, requiring a lengthy period and process. Thank you for continuing to respect the requests of the college for family confidentiality.


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Friday, October 02, 2009
Getting Settled
We woke up to a very cold apartment, turned on a space heater to warm it up some, and slept until past 10:00. For breakfast, we had hot tea (brought from Richmond) and coffee and chunks of bread ripped off the loaf, spread with butter. We don't even have a butter dish; the slab of butter sits on a paper place. We don't have any jam or jelly or honey, either. We do have some spoons and forks and dinner knives, brought from Richmond. But breakfast was delicious because it was the first meal in our new home.
I'm happy to report that both mattresses are very comfortable, nice and firm.
Our major accomplishment today was to furnish our kitchen with various needed gadgets. We had to go all the way to Southport to do it, but we found there a home store called Dunelm, which is something like Bed, Bath and Beyond. So we bought things such as: a potato masher, garlic press, spatula, sharp knives (including a bread knife!), skillet, covered saucepan, set of 4 tumblers, set of 4 wine glasses, vegetable peeler, a slotted serving spoon and a solid one, canisters for: tea, coffee, sugar, flour, and rice; and a kitchen dustbin.
That, combined with the things Mrs. Williams gave us, plus the things I brought from Richmond, leaves only about 6 items (plus groceries) on our shopping list.
"Pack the bags about evenly as to weight," Demetrios told the young lady at the check-out, "because we have no car and we must carry these all the way to the bus stop on the other side of Lord Street." That's a distance of about three quarters of a mile.
She laughed, glancing out the door at the rain and said, "I think yer crazy."
There was no plausible way, just then, to dispute that.
We toted our heavy loads to the bus stop in a misty rain, the kind that umbrellas don't help, because the drops float up or blow up under them anyway. Met a pair of jolly drunks at the stop, who talked merrily with us for a few minutes, we understanding little of what they said. People in this country do speak English, but with a foreign accent.
We came home with our treasures and were greeted by two fat, calico cats, running up to us, asking to be petted. Demetrios thinks that's marvelous, for a cat to run up to greet you. He laughed and said, "So our new home comes complete with cats!"
"But not cat litter boxes!"
"Right. Someone else takes the responsibility, we get the fun."
"A little like grandchildren…"
We left our purchases in their bags and went out to get a bite at Five Ways, a large restaurant very near us. They have a so-called Diamond Club for people older than 50; if you join it, you get discounts on meals. So we did and we did.
I had my first Yorkshire Pudding. Do you know what this famous thing is? Again, not pudding at all, as Americans think of it. It's a large dollop of dough that appears to have been deep-fried. And it's perfectly tasteless. So why has Yorkshire Pudding been a British favorite for centuries? My guess is, because it's a perfect sponge for sopping up gravy and other sauces.
[14 Oct. 09 - I've just read in the Wikipedia that Yorkshire Pudding is supposed to be cooked either underneath your roast, so it catches all the drippings, or in the same pan as the roast, after the meat has been removed to a serving platter. Now that does sound tasty. What we ate, however, was not.]When Demetrios asked our waiter where he was from, the young man smiled and said, "Liverpool. Been in Ormskirk 15 years now, though. Feel like a born-and-bred." Then he added, "Support Everton." He nodded and disappeared.
Demetrios was laughing.
"What's Everton?" I asked.
"A soccer team. For years and years, the best soccer team in the UK always used to be Liverpool or Everton."
Telling which team you support is evidently an important piece of an introduction around here.
I teased the fellow later and told him the tip would've been a pound more had he not supported Everton.
Back home, we had a great time unpacking our purchases and putting them away. Of course that added to our trash situation… in the morning, in the morning we shall figure out the acceptable method of disposing of things.
Tonight we pulled out the notebook Mrs. Williams left us, containing instructions for almost every gadget in the house. Time to learn to use the heaters. Like the water heater, the radiators only store electricity during the night, when the rates are lower, and then radiate heat all day (and night) long. But you have to know how to set the knobs or dials or whatever.
In the process of reading up, we found several pages of printout Mrs. Williams had left us about various brands of combination washer-dryer machines. She even listed the technical specs and prices and pictures. Yes, some day we will replace the washer with a washer-dryer. But not soon.
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Gluten Free Candy List
Disclaimer: This list is for reference only and the user should contact manufacturers directly. It is a guideline and the user accepts full responsibility for use of it. At the time of it's posting, it is believed to be accurate with current gluten-free information. As a gluten-free consumer, you are responsible for making your own food selections. I am not a medical expert; I'm a mom of a Celiac third grader who is always on a quest for gluten-free knowledge.
Notes: Please beware of candy that is not in its "normal shape." Often times, that means the ingredients are different, and could very well contain gluten. Bags of mixed treats that do have gluten containing treats that touch each other should be discarded due to cross-contamination. If there is a treat that may not be listed on here, do not be alarmed… just check with the manufacturer. I couldn't get them all on here and I'm sure there are some I have forgotten or overlooked.
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· ACT II Popcorn Balls (October 20, 2006) 1-800-736-2212 Manufactured by ConAgra Foods, confirmed by phone rep that ACT II Popcorn Balls are Gluten-Free
· After Eight Dinner Mints (no date) Airheads (October 2008) No gluten containing ingredients listed, but label clearly indicates "Manufactured in a facility that processes wheat flour. " Website also states under allergen information, "Manufactured in a facility that processes wheat flour."
· Allan Brand Candy Canes
· Almond Joy (see Hershey's)
· Altoids – gluten will be listed on label as wheat, rye, barley, or oats (Kraft product) (note from Melonie: Altoids Sugar Free Mints clearly list wheat maltodextrin on the ingredient label as of October 24, 2006)
- Ande's Mints (See Tootsie Entry)
- ANDI Bars (Gluten Free and Casein Free) available through www.glutenfreepantry.com
- Astro Pops
- Bazooka Gum (August 2004)
- Beechnut: Peppermint, Spearmint, Cinnamon flavors (September 2003)
- Big League Chew Gum (Original, Grape, Strawberry)
- Break Bar by Glutino (looks/tastes like a Kit Kat, but it IS gluten-free, whereas KitKats are not) available at www.allergygrocer.com
- Breath savers Mints (Sugar Free, Iced Mint, Mint Cinnamon, Peppermint, Spearmint, Vanilla Mint, WinterGreen)
- Bubbilicious Gum (April 2003)
- Bubble Yum Gum
- Cadbury Candy Bars (Fundraising Bar, Bunnies, Caramilk, Caramilk Roll, Crunchie, Dairy Milk, Easter Egg Creams, Easter Parade, Fruit & Nut, Golden Caramel, Hazelnut, Mini Eggs, Roast Almond, Rum & Butter)
- Cadbury List (October 24, 2009) What are food allergens? Food allergens are any substances which may cause "allergic reactions" of the immune system in some individuals. Allergens are naturally present in foods but can also occur through cross contact; during processing; cooking or digestion. Common food allergies include milk, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts and shellfish. These foods are perfectly safe for the majority of people but may cause a reaction in some individuals. How do you manage food allergens that are present in your products? As part of our good manufacture practice and food safety schemes we have compiled a global list of known food allergens which is constantly updated. By working closely with all of our suppliers we are able to identify any potential allergens that may be present in our products and then label those products accordingly. All of our employees are educated in the importance of allergen management while our ingredient suppliers, contractors, packagers, bottlers and licensees are required to meet our Global Supplier Standard, which allows us to identify the potential presence of major allergens. http://www.cadbury.com/ourresponsibilities/consumer/todaystopics/Pages/foodallergens.aspx
- CAMBRIDGE BRANDS, INC. (October 2005) (thank you for contacting us. We are delighted to be able to inform you that, at this time, to the very best of our knowledge, all of our confections are gluten free. We do not use wheat, barley, rye, oats, triticale, spelt or any of their components and that includes our dusting on our conveyor belts. We do use corn and soy products in the manufacturing of our products.)
- Junior Mints,
- Charleston Chew
- Junior Caramels
- Candy Corn by Goelitz (October 2003) is also VEGETARIAN. Verified: 10/22/03
- Candy Corn by Target Department Store (October 1, 2007): Candy Corn, Indian Corn, Candy Pumpkins, Autumn Mix
- Carefree Gum (September 2003)
- CELLA'S CONFECTIONS (See Tootsie Entry)
- Certs Mints
- Charleston Chews (see Tootsie Roll Industries)
- Charms Company (see Tootsie Roll Industries)
- Chicklets – regular and tiny size (January 2004)
- Clark Bars (see Necco Entry)
- Clorets Gum
- Clorets Mints
- Dentyne Gum all September 2003
- Double Bubble Gum (October 2003)
- Dove (October 23, 2007); see Masterfoods/M&M Mars entry
- Eclipse Gum (see Wrigley's)
- EnjoyLifeFoods 2-pack cookies – GF and available through www.glutenfreemall.com
- EnviroKidz Cereal Bars (marked gluten-free) (October 24. 2009)
- Extra Gum (see Wrigley's Entry)
- Farley: (September 2003)
- Farley's (October 24, 2009): http://www.farleysandsathers.com/faq.htm#Allergen
|Allergen/Gluten List Policy
|For product specific information regarding the Big 8 allergens and cross-contamination associated with these allergens, please contact Farleys & Sathers Candy Company, Inc. Consumer Relations at 1-888-247-9855 or complete our Feedback form to receive information. Due to changes that may occur in the manufacturing and packaging environments, Farley's & Sathers Candy Company, Inc. does not provide allergen or gluten free lists.
- Ferrera Pan: (Octrober 24, 2009) Ferrara Pan: FERRARA GLUTEN FREE CANDIES (October 24, 2009 from website) I have celiac, will I be able to enjoy any of your candies? People with celiac can enjoy the following candies:
- Florida's Natural Brand: gluten Free Healthy Treats Fruit Juice Nuggets and Sticks. Bag is clearly labeled Gluten-Free right on the front. (October 20, 2007) made by ausome snack naturally, inc. www.ausomesnacknaturally.com (I found these at Target Department store in Northern Virginia). They are also kosher, no gelatin, nut free, fat free, no trans fat, no preservatives, no artificial colors, excellent source of vitamin C, all natural flavors and made from real fruit puree. The flavors are orange, strawberry and blueberry.
- Freedent: peppermint, spearmint, winter fresh (September 2003)
- Fresh Fruit, Of course!!!!
- FruitaBu: (October 24, 2009) Q: I have a gluten intolerance (celiac disease). Can I eat Stretch Island Original Fruit Leathers and FruitaBü® Fruit Flats? A: Yes! Celiac sufferers and their parents or caregivers especially appreciate Stretch Island Fruit snacks, since it's so straight forward: 100% all-natural. The question regarding gluten in our product arises from concern over the ingredients used in the natural flavorings that are added to certain flavors — specifically alcohols and/or vinegars that may be included. All of our flavor suppliers have provided us with written statements that there is no gluten in the flavorings that they supply us. http://www.stretch-island.com/about.html#q4
- Fruit by the Foot by General Mills (October 2007)
- Fruit Gushers by General Mills (October 2007)
- Fruit Roll Ups by General Mills (October 2009) note from Melonie: Fruit Roll Up packages now say "gluten free" on them. Please double check in case there may be a new flavor. However, I believe they are all okay.
- Fruit Stripe gum – all (September 2003)
- General Mills general statement: read label. Wheat, rye, barley, oats will be listed
- Glenny's Potato Crisps and Soy Crisps (October 23, 2007) (assorted flavors are gluten free and can be found at www.glennys.com Glenny's soy crisps offers a delicious and healthy snack alternative to greasy potato chips. Low in fat and calories and high in energy-boosting soy protein. Wheat & Gluten-Free. Glenny's Organic Soy Crisps are a delicious baked snack made with organic soy and organic rice flour. Each serving has 7 grams of heart-healthy soy protein, is gluten free and is also naturally cholesterol free.
- Gobstoppers
- Great Value Brand (Wal-Mart's generic brand) has Gummie Worms and Gummie Bears in large packages and are clearly marked gluten-free on the back of the bag (October 23, 2007)
- Heide products: all products made gluten-free in GF plant
- Hershey's (October 20, 2006) 1-800-468-1714 Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET Food Allergies What is a food allergy? It is an adverse reaction to a food or food component that involves the body's immune system. How does The Hershey Company manage allergies? The Hershey Company strives to provide its consumers with accurate, reliable ingredient statements upon which consumers can make their purchase decision. The Hershey Company has an Allergy Task Force that ensures that the ingredient statements are always accurate, and that any allergen statements placed on the label is understandable. Do your products share plants & equipment? We take food allergies very seriously at Hershey and have strict procedures in place to prevent crossover of allergens into other products that do not contain the allergen. In instances where we have a concern about possible crossover by an allergen we take the added precaution of including an allergy information statement on the label. Can you send me an allergen list? We have found that allergen lists quickly become outdated as our product lines change over time. Rather than have you make purchase decisions based on outdated information, we encourage you to check the ingredient label on the package. This label provides accurate, current information about all the ingredients in the package.Hershey's does not have GF info on their website and does not have a "GF List" at this time, but they are supposedly working on one. Their phone rep was able to tell me if specific candies were GF if I asked by product name. (I did not inquire on all of their products, so just because it may not be listed below, that does not mean that it isn't GF). The following products are GF at this time:
- Hershey's Kisses with Almonds
- Hershey's Giant Kiss
- Hershey's general statement: check label. Gluten will be listed as wheat, rye, barley or oats
- Hot Tamales (February 2004)
- Ice Breakers Gum
- Jelly Belly Jelly Beans: (October 24, 2009) Are your Jelly Belly jelly beans gluten-free?
- All Gummies Ferrara or Black Forest
- All Jellies (Gum Drops, Orange Slices, etc…)
- All the Headlines (Lemonhead, Applehead, Grapehead, etc…)
- All Jujus
- All Jelly Beans
- Sour Jacks
- Cherry Sours
- Boston Baked Beans
- Atomic Fireballs
- Jawbreakers (Jawbusters)
- Red Hots
- Chewy Lemonhead & Friends
- Chewy Atomic Fireballs
- Fruit Snacks
- Chocolate (Almonds, Peanuts, Raisins)-Dairy
Question: Are your Jelly Belly jelly beans gluten-free?Answer: All flavors of Jelly Belly beans are free of gluten. We do not use any wheat, rye, barley, or oats in the basic recipe for Jelly Belly jelly beans. The modified food starch listed on the package is cornstarch.
- Jolly Rancher Products, Lollipop, JellyBeans (See Hershey's product. Check label. Gluten in Hershey's products will be listed as wheat, rye, barley or oats)
- Junior Mints (See Tootsie Roll Industries)
- Just Born: (October 24, 2009) from their website: Are your candies gluten-free? The modified food starch that we use in our candies in corn starch. We are in the process of updating our package labels to reflect products that are gluten free. Our gluten free brands are: MIKE AND IKE® Brand Candies, HOT TAMALES® Brand Candies, PEEPS® Marshmallow Candies, PEANUT CHEW® Brand candies, TEENEE BEANEE® Jelly Beans and JUST BORN® Jelly Bean. This information pertains to all Just Born candies that we make and package at our two manufacturing locations (Bethlethem, PA and Philadelphia, PA) and are in their orginal packaging. Please be aware that we do sell some of our products in bulk to other manufacturers who may be repackaging them in another facility. We encourage consumers to read the labels carefully for any gluten information on products that might be packaged elsewhere. For further questions, we recommend consumers call our Consumer Relations Team toll-free at 1-888-645-3453
- Kettle Valley brand Fruit Leather (October 24, 2009) (available at www.allergygrocer.com) http://www.kettlevalley.net/realfruit/schoolnutrition.htm?spacer=&spacer&dept_id=10&pricecat=1&affiliateid=&refid=&mscssid=txe8um1dje7e8jsnks5djwxfrv16fw65 What we don't add – Real Fruit Snacks are free from added sugars, corn syrup, preservatives, artificial flavors and artificial colors. They are also wheat free, dairy free, gluten free and nut free.
- Kraft will list major allergens (October 20, 2006) http://www.kraftfoods.com/health/articles/gluten_free_0623031.pdf Carefully read the ingredient statements on all food labels each time you make food selections. This enables you to obtain the most accurate ingredient information for the specific products you select. It also allows you to get the most current information since ingredients in products may change over time. The ingredient information on labels of Kraft products is very specific to help you make accurate and informed choices. If a Kraft product contains gluten, a source of gluten will be listed in the ingredient statement, no matter how small the amount.
- For labeling purposes, we include wheat, barley, rye and oats as sources of gluten. 1) If A Kraft product has a gluten-containing grain. The grain is listed in the ingredient line using commonly known terms such as wheat, barley, rye or oats. 2) If A Kraft product is made with an ingredient that contains a source of gluten and that ingredient is the only source of gluten in the product. The grain source is listed in parentheses after the ingredient. This method is used, as necessary, to identify ingredient sources for natural flavor, modified food starch and others.
- Tips About Common Ingredients: Food Starch and Modified Food Starch: When listed in the ingredient statement of Kraft products, "food starch" and "modified food starch" often refer to corn starch. Our ingredient suppliers assure us that the corn starch we use in our products does not contain gluten. If a Kraft product uses food starches from a gluten- containing source, such as wheat starch, the source will always be identified in the ingredient statement. HVP (Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein): If a Kraft product uses hydrolyzed vegetable protein, the source will always be identified in the ingredient statement. Mustard/Mustard Flour: This ingredient does not contain gluten. Vinegar: When listed in the ingredient statement of Kraft products, distilled vinegar is used. According to our ingredient suppliers, the distilled vinegar we use does not contain gluten.
- Conclusion: We realize that making accurate food choices is important to people who follow a gluten-free diet. To help you make appropriate food selections, ingredient statements of Kraft, Oscar Mayer and Nabisco products clearly identify any product that contains a source of gluten. Please remember to carefully read ingredient statements each time you make food selections. For personalized information about your medical condition, seek the advice of a health professional and specialty resources. Labeling practices and tips are based on Kraft Foods approach to manufacturing and labeling products. Practices used by other manufacturers may differ. Check with a health professional for personalized medical advice.
- Kraft Mini Marshmallow Snack Packs (October 20, 2006) http://www.kraftfoods.com/jetpuffed/ INGREDIENTS: Corn syrup, sugar, food starch – modified (corn), dextrose, water, gelatin, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, artificial and natural flavor, artificial color (blue 1).
- Laffy Taffy by Willy Wonka (October 23, 2007)
- Lifesavers general statement: gluten will be listed on label as wheat, rye, barley or oats (Kraft product)
- Lifesavers Gummies
- Masterfoods USA Policy on Allergen Labeling /Mars Snackfood US Policy on Allergen Labeling (last updated on their website August 20, 2007 and retrieved October 24, 2009) At Mars Snackfood US, we take food allergies very seriously because they directly effect our consumers. We have an extensive allergen management program which includes staff training, evaluating our ingredients and validating our cleaning procedures. In order to avoid an allergic reaction to food, you must avoid the allergen. To do so, you count on the ingredient statements on food labels to be truthful and accurate. We want you to be able to trust the information on our labels. At Mars Snackfood US, our goal is to provide safe, high-quality food products for our consumers. Therefore, we have developed strict rules about the labeling of allergens on our products.
- Our allergen labeling policy consists of two parts:
- I. The labeling of allergens that are part of the recipe:
- 1) We always declare the presence of any top allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, milk, egg, soy, wheat, fish and crustacean shellfish) whenever they are part of the recipe, regardless of the source (e.g., flavors, spices, colors, other minor ingredients).*
- 2) We label these allergens in commonly understood terms at least once within the ingredient listing (e.g., casein, a protein found in milk)
- II. The use of "May Contain <allergen>" labeling:
- It is our company policy that if the protein from any one of the top eight allergens* were to be unintentionally transferred from one product/ingredient to another, then we would clearly indicate this in a statement just below the ingredient declaration ("Allergy Information: May Contain <allergen>"). As a result, we use the "May Contain <allergen>" statement when:
- We have used all reasonable means to eliminate the allergen cross contact; and we have documented proof that, despite our best cleaning efforts, allergen cross contact exists.
- Position of Allergen Advisory Labeling Statements:
- The primary source of information for consumers about the allergen status of our products is the wrapper in which the product is sold. Our company guidelines state that when an allergen advisory statement is required, it will:
- Appear below/adjacent to the ingredient declaration
- Not be obscured by the package (e.g., folds, label overlap, crimps)
- Be clearly legible
- Always Read the Label
- The label is the best source in determining what is in the product. If you are allergic or sensitive to certain foods or ingredients, you should always read the ingredient statement and any allergen statements to ensure the product does not contain ingredients of concern to you.
- For consumers who would like additional information, we are pleased to provide a toll-free number on all of our product packages. You may contact Consumer Care at 1–800–627–7852.
- For general information about food allergies, please visit the website of the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network: http://www.foodallergy.org/
- * The top eight allergenic foods responsible for greater than 90% of the adverse reactions in people of the U.S. are: milk, eggs, fish (e.g., bass, flounder, cod), crustacean shellfish (e.g., crab, lobster, shrimp), tree nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, pecans), peanuts, wheat, and soybeans. Source: FDA website (http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/alrgact.html).
- On the phone (October 4, 2007), they will report these as Gluten-Free:
- All M&M's (except crispy, they said on the phone that they do not make them anymore but I still think they should be included)
- Milky Way Midnight
- Milky Way Chocolate covered Carmel (NOTE: the original "The Milky Way bar" is NOT gluten-free)
- Dove Milk
- Dove Dark
- Dove Carmel
- Munch bar
- Starburst products
- Skittle products
- Snickers
- Snickers Dark
- M&M's – Plain (October 2009) The M&M allergen portion website has not been updated since October 2007
- M&M's – Peanut (no date)
- Manischewitz: Milk and Dark Chocolate Coins (October 26, 2008)
- Gluten FreeKosher for Passover
Cappaccino Chip Macaroons
Caramel Cashew Patties
Chocolate Chip Macaroons
Chocolate Chunk Cherry Macaroons
Chocolate Frolic Bears
Maxs Magic Lollycones
Chocolate Macaroons
Chocolate Morsels
Coconut Macaroons
Banana Split Macaroons
Toffee Crunch Macaroons
Fruit Slices
Mini Sour Fruit Slices
Fudgey Nut Brownie Macaroons
Hazelnut Truffles
Honey Nut Macaroons
Horseradish (All)
Mallo Cups
Passover Noodles
Peppermint Patties
Potato Chips – All Varieties
Potato Starch
Raspberry Jell Bars
Rocky Road Macaroons
Swiss Chocolate Mints
Tender Coconut Patties
Ultimate Triple Chocolate Macaroons
Vegetable Oil
Viennese Crunch
- Mars Bar
- Marvel Candy Sticks (marked as gluten-free) and found at some Wal-Mart stores
- Mary Janes (see Necco Product entry)
- Mega WarHeads (June 2003)
- Mike and Ike (February 2004)
- MILKY WAY® Brand Milk Chocolate Covered Caramels (October 26, 2008) http://www.milkywaybar.com/facts/faq.html ingredients: milk chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, skim milk, chocolate, lactose, milkfat, soy lecithin, artificial flavor), corn syrup, sugar, skim milk, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, butter, milk fat, less than 2% lactose, mono and diglycerides, salt, artificial flavor. MILKY WAY® Brand Milk Chocolate Covered Caramels are gluten-free. [note: regular Milky Way bars contain gluten]
- MILKY WAY® MIDNIGHT® Bar ingredients (October 23, 2007) http://www.milkywaybar.com/facts/faq.html : semisweet chocolate (sugar, chocolate processed with alkali, cocoa butter, chocolate, milkfat, soy lecithin, vanilla extract, artificial and natural flavors), corn syrup, sugar, skim milk, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, less than 2% butter, milkfat, lactose, salt, egg whites, vanilla extract, artificial flavor [note: regular Milky Way bars contain gluten]
- MixUps by Wonka (October 2007)
- Mounds
- Nabisco general statement: read label. Wheat, rye, barley, oats will be listed
- Necco: (October 24, 2009) http://www.necco.com/FAQs/Default.asp
- Nestle Milk Chocolate (October 2005)
- Nestle Nips (October 2005)
- Nestle Treasures (October 2005)
- Nestle general statement: gluten will be listed as wheat, rye, barley oats (February 2004)
- Nestle Seasonal Valentine Items: Milk Chocolate Hearts, Milk Chocolate Butterfinger Hearts, Milk Chocolate Butterfinger Tigger, SweetTarts Lollipops (October 2005)
- Nestle Seasonal Easter Items: Baby Ruth Crème Egg, Butterfinger Nest Eggs, Caramel Nest Eggs, Milk Chocolate Nest Eggs, Peanut Butter Nest Eggs (October 2005)
- Nestle Seasonal Christmas Items: Milk Chocolate Jingles, Milk Chocolate with Butterfinger Jingles, Spree Candy Canes, SweetTarts Candy Canes (October 2005)
- Newman's Own: all sweet dark chocolate products, choc bar, butter toffee crunch (January 2004)
- Orbit Gum by Wrigley's (see Wrigley's entry)
- Palmer's Candy: (October 20, 2006) go to this link to view all their GF candy/chocolate: http://www.rmpalmer.com/products.asp?department_id=9341372748
- Pandero's Delights All Natural Tapioca Cookies (October 23, 2007) (available in mini-snack bags from www.AllergyGrocer.com try this link: http://www.allergygrocery.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=1248&Category_Code=Cookies&Product_Count=35 ) These are kind of like quarter size vanilla wafers. http://www.panderosdelights.com/order.html
- Payday (see Hershey's entry)
- Pearson Nips (see Nestle Entry)
- Pez (October 20, 2006) http://www.pez.com/USA/about-us/ The ingredient information for Pez Candy is listed on the packaging.
- For those allergic to nuts or dairy, we don't have an analysis of our suppliers ingredients and are unable to determine if there may be cross contamination from ingredients shipped from those facilities. At the Pez Candy facility there is no cross-contamination; it is the only product we run on our line. If you are unsure about food allergies and Pez Candy, we advise you to not eat the candy and consult with a physician.
- Pez Candy is gluten free. Mono- & di-glycerides sources are vegetable. To the best of our knowledge our product does not contain allergens as defined by Codex.
- Following is a list of these Codex allergens:
- Barley, oats, wheat, triticale and products of these
- Crustaceans, shellfish, and products of these
- Egg and egg products
- Fish and fish products
- Legumes, peas, peanuts, soybeans and products of these
- Milk and milk products (lactose included)
- Tree nuts, poppy seeds, sesame seeds and products of these
- Sulfites in concentrations of 10 ppm or more
- Pixie Sticks (see Wonka entry)
- Pirate Booty by Robert's American Gourmet (October 23, 2007) Note: these snacks can sometimes be found in snack size bags. Are your snacks gluten-free, why doesn't it say so on the bag? All of our snacks except for Stealth Chips, CHAOS, Honey Wheat Pretzels, Veggie Tubes and Tubes are Gluten Free. Since gluten is used on other snacks at the plant, we do not put it on our bags. They run our snacks first, thoroughly clean the machines between runs, and train all the employees on allergen control to reduce the possibility of cross contamination. However, we cannot 100% guarantee that there can never be a cross-contamination. http://www.robscape.com/files/faqs.php#q4
- Pop Rocks Candy (October 24, 2009) http://www.poprockscandy.com/faq.html Q: Are Pop Rocks Gluten-Free? A: Yes
- Pretzel Packs made by Ener-G Foods or Glutino (specially marked gluten free)
- Pucker Powder Candy. (October 24, 2009) All of our products are gluten-free. Please give our office a call toll free to discuss the mini machine pricing at 888-460-4623. Regards, Bruce Goldstein, Pucker Powder Candy, Www.puckerpowder.com, 888-460-4623 Allergen Statement All of Pucker Powder's current recipes and the processes are free of Major Food Allergens and their derivates. The Major Food Allergens are dairy, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans. Any and all peanuts and or tree nuts are processed in a separate room from the Pucker Powder products.
- Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Miniatures & Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (see Hershey entry). Double check miniature Easter Eggs…. I was informed by someone they may contain gluten.
- Ring Pops (see Topp's entry)
- R.M. Palmer Products (October 24, 2009) 610-372-8971 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm http://www.rmpalmer.com/products.asp?department_id=9341372748 .
- Rolo
- Running Rabbit Licorice (October 20, 2006) http://www.sonomaspecialtykitchens.com/servlet/Categories?category=Running+Rabbit+Licorice
- Running Rabbit Licorice is proud to be one of the few WHEAT AND GLUTEN FREE licorices available. In today's barrage of candies and confections, it's truly a treat to find an old idea made over in contemporary flavors that appeal to healthy and adult tastes. Running Rabbit is made with real licorice extract. All-natural, fat-free with no additives, no preservatives, no anise substitutes.
- Runts by Wonka (October 2005)
- Russell Stover: check label. Gluten will be listed as wheat, rye, barley or oats
- Russell Stover: PB Ghost, Buzzard Nest, Marshmallow Pumpkins (September 2003)
- Sandy Candy: (October 26, 2008) http://www.sandycandy.com/faq.html Is Sandy Candy™ manufactured in a plant that uses peanuts, tree nuts, or milk, egg, wheat and soy products? – No, there are no allergens in Sandy Candy. What is Sandy Candy™ made of? – Ingredients include: Sugar, Malic Acid, Artificial Flavors and colors (FD + C Yellow #5 + #6, Blue #1, Red #3, Red #40) Is Sandy Candy™ manufactured in a plant that uses peanuts, tree nuts, or milk, egg, wheat and soy products? No, there are no allergens in Sandy Candy.
- Sees ( Almond Royal, Toffee-ettes, Asst Sugar Sticks, Sugar Twists, Dark Chocolate with Almonds Candy Bar, Candy Canes) (January 2003)
- Shockers (see Wonka entry)
- Sixlets made by SweetWorks, Inc. (October 26, 2008) Sixlets Allergen Information: More Chocolatey Sixlets and Original Sixlets. More Chocolatey Sixlets and original Sixlets are gluten free, peanut free and nut free. They are made in a peanut and tree nut free facility. This product has some allergens – (Soy) lecithin & (Milk) whey powder. P-Not Butter Sixlets P-Not-Butter Sixlets do not contain peanuts or tree nuts. They are made in a peanut and tree nut free facility. This product shares some allergens – (Soy) lecithin & (Milk) whey powder, as that of our regular Sixlets. As our raw material supplier for P-Not Butter Sixlets cannot guarantee presence of gluten in the soy flour that we use for P-Not Butter Sixlets, we must say that this product may contain gluten as a precautionary statement. Cross Contact of Products To prevent cross contamination of P-Not Butter Sixlets with our other Sixlets, we implement production scheduling to prevent cross contact and cleaning & sanitation validation procedures (ATP) to monitor cleaning efficiency. We also pack these two products separately on separate packaging lines. http://www.sweetworks.net/Pop-AllergenInfo.html
- Skittles (See Masterfoods Entry) Smarties Brand Smarties (October 23,2007)
- Smarties (October 24, 2009) http://www.smarties.com/allergen.html Allergen Statement Several years ago we took the lead in labeling allergen statements on our packaging. This is now a law. Smarties® and our entire line of products are free from all the known allergens, and they do not appear anywhere in our manufacturing facilities. Our new item, Bubble Gum Smarties®, may contain minute traces of soy lecithin. We sell our products to many different classifications of trade, including "re-baggers." A "re-bagger" buys products from many different companies and re-bags them in their own packaging. We cannot verify whether their manufacturing plants are free of nuts, soy, etc. If the UPC number on the packaging begins with "0 11206", you can be assured that it was manufactured in one of our facilities and that it is allergen free. Gluten Statement – Smarties® and our entire line of products are gluten free. If the UPC number on the packaging begins with "0 11206", you can be assured that it is manufactured in a facility that is gluten free and safe to eat if you have Celiac Disease. All Ce De Candy, Inc. products contain no dairy, thereby eliminating the ingredient Melamine. http://www.smarties.com/allergen.html
- Snickers (No Crispy or No Poppables!!) (October 23, 2007); see Masterfoods/M&M Mars entry)
- SnoCaps (see Nestle entry)
- Sour Patch Kids by Cadbury Scwepp's (October 23, 2007) Do Sour Patch Kids contain gluten? No, Sour Patch Kids do not contain gluten. Manufacturing lines and ingredients may change from time to time. As such, it is recommended that you carefully review the product packaging for ingredient declarations prior to each use. http://www.cadburyschweppes.com/EN/Brands/FAQs/detail.htm?ID=%7b80138C47-B35B-4CF9-ABF5-AE9AF32D71E4%7d
- Spangler Candy (October 24, 2009) http://www.spanglercandy.com/spangler/newspr/techfaqs.php#Q3:
|My child has an intolerance to the gluten protein found in wheat. What products do NOT contain this ingredient?
|Dum Dum Pops, Saf-T-Pops, Swirl Saf-T-Pops, Marshmallow Treats, Candy Canes, Cane Classics, Dum Dum Canes and Dum Dum Chewy Pops do not contain the gluten protein found in wheat, barley, rye, or oats.
We have contacted our suppliers on the ingredients we use, including sugar, corn syrup, citric, malic, lactic acid, ascorbic acid, artificial flavors & colors, starch, release agents, and processing aids. These products do not contain the gluten protein that causes a problem for people with Celiac Sprue.
- Spree (see Nestle entry)
- St. Claire's Sweets – (October 20, 2006) http://www.econaturalsolutions.com/site/704463/page/308658 Each and Every St. Claire's Organics Products Are: 100% Vegetarian, Organically Certified by Oregon Tilth and the USDA, Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free, Peanut and Tree Nut-Free, Dairy-Free, Corn-Free, Soy-Free, Shellfish and Fish-Free, Gelatin-Free, Casein-Free, Genetically Modified Organism-Free (GMO)
- *If you have any questions what so ever about any of our ingredients please contact us with your specific question at 1-877-684-5195, or e-mail us at firstname.lastname@example.com (All are gluten, casein, nut, egg, GMO, soy, corn, peanut, shell fish free and they are certified organic. They have certifications from all their suppliers that they are gluten and all the other allergens free. And available through www.econturalsolutions.com.
- Starburst Fruit Chews (October 23, 2007); see Masterfoods/M&M Mars entry)
- Starburst JellyBeans (March 2005)
- Stretch Island 100% Fruit Snack (October 20, 2006) http://www.stretchislandfruit.com/new/faq.html Q: I have a gluten intolerance (celiac disease), can I eat Stretch Island Fruit Leathers? A: Celiac sufferers and their parents or caregivers especially appreciate Stretch Island Fruit Leather, since it's so straight foreword: 100% fruit. The question regarding gluten in our product arises from concern over the ingredients used in the natural flavorings that are added to certain Fruit Leather flavors –specifically alcohols and/or vinegars that may be included. All of our flavor suppliers have provided us with written statement that there is no gluten in the flavorings that they supply us. Also, according to the Gluten Intolerance Group: " Alcohols and vinegars properly distilled should not contain harmful gluten peptides. Research indicates that the gluten peptide is too large to carry over in the distillation process. This leaves the resultant liquid gluten-free unless a gluten-containing additive is inserted after the distillation process" Also, please note that natural flavors are used only in the following flavors of Stretch Island Fruit Leather: Chunky Cherry, Sweet Strawberry, Truly Tropical, Wild Apple, Mucho Mango and Organic Strawberry (organic flavor). **Melonie's note: available at most Trader Joe's stores on the East Coast.
- Sugar Babies/Sugar Daddy (See Tootsie Roll Industries)
- Sunkist chewy candies – Fruit Gems, Jelly Beans, Orange & Cream Chews, Super Sour Stars October 2003)
- Sunkist Fruit Slices (April 2004)
- Swedish Fish by Trebor Allen (September 2003)
- SweetTarts (see Wonka entry)
- Swoops by Hershey's (Regular, Reece's, Almond Joy, York)
- Tangy Taffy
- Tart N Tiny (see Wonka entry)
- Teenee Beanie (see Just Born entry)
- 3 Muskateers (no date) (remember to avoid 3 Muskateer Poppables, they contain gluten!)
- TicTacs (April 2003)
- Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (October 24, 2009) http://www.tootsie.com/index.html Which of your products is gluten free? At this time, all of our confections are gluten free. We do not use wheat, barley, rye, oats, triticale, spelt or any of their components and that includes our dusting on our conveyor belts. We do use corn and soy products in the manufacturing of our products. Product List:
- Tootsie Rolls
- Tootsie Pops
- Fruit Rolls
- Tootsie Peppermint Pops
- Frooties
- Caramel Apple Pops
- Dots
- Fruit Smoothie Pops
- Tropical Dots
- Tropical Stormz Pops
- Crows
- Child's Play
- WildBerry Dots
- Cella's Milk Chocolate Covered Cherries
- Cella's Dark Chocolate Covered Cherries
- Junior Mints
- Charleston Chew
- Junior Caramels
- Blow Pops
- Super Blow Pops
- Charms Pop
- Charms Sour Balls
- Charms Candy Carnival
- Charms Squares
- Zip-A-Dee-Mini Pops
- Pops Galore
- Fluffy Stuff Cotton Candy
- Andes
- Sugar Daddy Pops
- Sugar Babies
- Sugar Mama Caramels
- Tops: (October 23, 2006) 1(800)489-9149, firstname.lastname@example.com, or write to: The Topps Company, 401 York Ave. Duryea, PA 18642, ATTN: Consumer Relations Dept. all, including:
Ring Pops, Push Pops, Baby Bottle Pops, Juicy Drop Pops and Chews, etc. 3. (All of our products are free of peanuts and gluten according to their phone rep today.)
- Trident Gum all (October 24, 2009) Is Trident® gluten-free? Trident® does not contain Gluten http://www.tridentgum.com/faq.html
- Trolli Gummi: Peachie O's, Squiggles, Sour Bite Crawlers, Octopus (September 2003)
- Turtles (see Nestle entry)
- Utz Products – GLUTEN FREE SNACK LIST (October 24, 2009) http://www.utzsnacks.com/nutritioninfo_celiacsprue.html GLUTEN FREE SNACK LIST
For consumers who may have Celiac Sprue disease (also known as tropical sprue or gluten-sensitive enteropathy), Utz Quality Foods, Inc. manufactures a number of snack food products that DO NOT contain any of the following grains, or their protein derivatives:
- Wheat (including durum, semolina, bulgur, couscous, graham, spelt and kamut).
- Rye
- Triticale
- Barley
- Oats
- Einkorn
Grains that are believed to be safe include rice, corn, sorghum, amaranth, quinoa, and millet.
The citric acid, maltodextrin and monosodium glutamate (MSG) we use in some of our seasonings are manufactured in the United States. The citric acid is made from the fermentation of corn-based dextrose and maltodextrin from the partial hydrolysis of cornstarch. MSG is the salt form of glutamic acid. It is not a source of free glutamate, as it is molecularly bound up as a salt. This compoud contains no protein gluten, e.g. gliadin.
It is also our understanding that adhering to a gluten free diet is also very important for those with an associated skin disease known as dermatitis herpetiformis. In addition, people who have been diagnosed with any of the following diseases should discuss with their physician the possible health benefits of adopting a gluten free diet:
- Addison's disease
- Aphthous stomatitis
- Dilated cardiomyopathy
- Primary biliary cirrhosis
- Peripheral neuropathy
Below is a list of Utz products that should not trigger the symptoms of celiac disease:
Potato Chips:
Fried in cottonseed oil
- Regular, plain (flat, ripple, wavy cut)
- Reduced fat
- Barbeque
- Carolina BBQ
- Sour Cream & Onion
- Salt & Vinegar
- Salt & Pepper
- Cheddar & Sour Cream
- Red Hot
- No Salt
- No Salt BBQ
- Crab
- Honey BBQ
- Mystic Kettle Cooked (plain, Sea Salt & Vinegar, Dark Russet)
Fried in peanut oil
- Kettle Classics (plain, Dark Russet, Sweet Potato, Smokin' Sweet BBQ, Sour Cream & Chive, Jalapeno)
Fried in sunflower oil
- All Natural Kettle Cooked (Lightly Salted, Dark Russet, Sea Salt & Vinegar, Gourmet Medley)
Fried in shortening (partially hydrogenated soybean oil)
- Home Style Kettle Cooked, plain
Fried in lard
- Grandma Utz Kettle Cooked (plain, barbeque)
Corn Products:
- White Corn Tortilla Chips
- Restaurant Style Tortilla Chips
- Baked Tortilla Chips
- Cheesier Nacho Tortilla Chips
- Corn Chips (plain, barbeque)
- Popcorn (butter, cheese, white cheddar)
- White Cheddar Cheese Curls
- Baked Cheese Curls and Balls
- Crunchy Cheese Curls
- Puff 'N Corn (plain, cheese, caramel)
Miscellaneous Products:
- Mild Cheddar Cheese Dip
- Cheddar & Jalapeno Dip
- Mt. Misery Mike's Salsa Dip
- Sweet Salsa Dip
Please note that we believe the aforementioned product listing is accurate, but we can not completely guarantee it at all times. It is possible that some of our suppliers may change the source of some of the raw materials they use to manufacture our various seasonings and flavorings without notifying us, as long as it does not alter the required ingredient statement, nutrition content, flavor profile, and shelf life. As a consequence, we periodically contact all our ingredient suppliers to update our file for the purpose of determining if such generic food groups as flavorings, spices, certain colorings and even incidental additives (normally used as processing aids) may contain allergenic components and which may not be reflected in our current ingredient statement. An additional complication to this matter is the potential fact that the manufacturing facilities of our ingredient suppliers may use common manufacturing lines to produce different formulations for accounts other than our own. Obviously, these production lines are thoroughly cleaned between changeovers, but there is always the potential for trace contamination. Notwithstanding the above concerns, we have been giving out the aforementioned list of Utz branded "safe" snacks to people who have celiac disease for a number of years, with obvious updates as our product line changes. We hope this information is helpful to you. Though we believe the information provided here is accurate, we can not assume responsibility for any undesirable consequences. We encourage you to use this information in consultation with your physician or nutrition specialist. If we can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us again. For our consumers who wish to learn more about gluten sensitive diseases, we encourage you to contact the Celiac Sprue Association using their toll free number, 877-272-4272. You may also visit their website, www.csaceliacs.org. Other useful website are as follows:
- The Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University www.celiacdiseasecenter.columbia.edu
- Universty of Maryland Center for Celiac Research www.celiaccenter.org
- The University of Chicago Celiac Disease Program www.uchospitals.edu/specialties/celiac/
- Welch's Fruit Snacks – all (April 2004)
- Werther's Originals
- WonderBall (see Nestle entry)
- Wonka: (October 24, 2009) In the past, all Wonka candies were gluten free. Now the website says to read the label on the candy or call them during Eastern Standard Time. 1-800-358-1971 8am-8pm
- Wrigley's: (October 24, 2009) Wrigley's goal is to keep our online nutrition information up-to-date and accurate. However, we always recommend that you check our labels, or call 1-800-WRIGLEY, for the most up-to-date ingredient and nutritional information.
- Yogo's yogurt covered snacks by Kellogg's (October 26, 2008) Question: Do you have any gluten-free products? Answer: At this time, we do not offer products suitable for consumers on a gluten-free diet except as follows: Kellogg's® Eggo™ Syrup, Kellogg's™ Fruit Flavored Snacks and Kellogg's® Yogos are formulated gluten- free and may be acceptable for consumers on restricted diets http://www2.kelloggs.com/ContactUs.aspx
- York Peppermint Patties (see Hershey's Entry)
- Zours (see Just Born entry)
CUSTOMIZED M&M's
- You can order customized M&M candies with your name or short phrase by going to this website: http://shop.mms.com/customized/printing/step1.asp 1-888-MY-MMS-88 (5am-10pm PST)
You can order customized plain Hershey Chocolate bars by going to this website: http://www.hersheygifts.com Call 1-800-454-7737 (Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. EST & Saturday-Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. EST)
- To Order By Fax: Call 1-717-534-5995; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please complete your online order, but instead of submitting, print out a hard copy of your order and fax it to HERSHEY'S at 1-717-534-5995. To avoid duplicate charges, fax your order only once. If transmission problems occur, please mark the second fax as a duplicate. Receipt of fax orders will be confirmed via fax within two business days.
- To Order By Mail: . Print out a hard copy of your order and mail it to HERSHEY'S Gifts, PO Box 801, Hershey, PA 17033-0801. Please do not send currency. Sorry, no C.O.Ds.
DEFINITE NO-NO's:
NOT GLUTEN FREE KitKat
- NOT GLUTEN FREE 1,000 Grand Bar by Nestle
- NOT GLUTEN FREE 3 Muskateers Chewlicious Chocolate Flavored Chews
- NOT GLUTEN FREE 3 Muskateers "Poppables"
- NOT GLUTEN FREE Brach's Fruit Rippers (clearly lists wheat as ingredient)
- NOT GLUTEN FREE Brach's Candy Corns
- NOT GLUTEN FREE Brach's Candy – ALL! (October 20, 2006) As per phone conversation with Brach's rep, no Brach's Candies are considered gluten-free at this time. This includes their fruit snacks. Thank you for your interest in Brach's and for contacting us about the gluten free status of our Brach*s candy products. For your information, we do not consider any of our products gluten free at the present time. Please be advised that we do plan to undertake a project to determine the gluten status of each and every one of our products. Thanks again for contacting us.
- NOT GLUTEN FREE Ghiradelli: white choc chips and choc masterpiece collection
- NOT GLUTEN FREE Goldfish (All Varieties)
- NOT GLUTEN FREE Haribo licorice, fruity pasta, sour spagetti, strawberry wheels (January 2004)
- NOT GLUTEN FREE Hershey Miniatures in Bulk Bags (clearly marked as containing malt as of October 20, 2006)
- NOT GLUTEN FREE Krackle (Hershey's)
- NOT GLUTEN FREE M&M Crispies (blue bag)
- NOT GLUTEN FREE Magic Milk by Nestle
NOT GLUTEN FREE Milky Way : What's in MILKY WAY® Bars? MILKY WAY® Bar is made of chocolate malt-flavored nougat and caramel covered with milk chocolate. What are the ingredients in a MILKY WAY® Bar? MILKY WAY® Bar ingredients: milk chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, skim milk, chocolate, lactose, milkfat, soy lecithin, artificial flavor), corn syrup, sugar, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, skim milk, less than 2% milkfat, cocoa powder processed with alkali, lactose, malted barley, wheat flour, salt, egg whites, artificial flavor
- NOT GLUTEN FREE Most Commercially Made Rice Krispy Treats (usually contains malt)
- NOT GLUTEN FREE Most HomeMade Rice Krispy Style Treats
- NOT GLUTEN FREE Most licorices unless purchased from a health food store and is clearly marked gluten-free
- NOT GLUTEN FREE Nestle Crunch (contains barley)
- NOT GLUTEN FREE Nestle Treasures Crunch
- NOT GLUTEN FREE Pretzel Flipz
- NOT GLUTEN FREE Reese's Sticks (contains cookie/wafer) (Hershey's)
- NOT GLUTEN FREE Reese's Crispy & Crunch
- NOT GLUTEN FREE Reese's Brownie
- NOT GLUTEN FREE Reese's Dipped Cookies
- NOT GLUTEN FREE Rice Krispy Treats (contains malt)
- NOT GLUTEN FREE Snickers Crispy/Cruncher
- NOT GLUTEN FREE Snickers Poppables
- NOT GLUTEN FREE Snyder's of Hanover MiniPretzel Packs
- NOT GLUTEN FREE Sour Punch Candies (October 19, 2006): according to their website http://www.sourpunch.com/faq/faq.aspx, this candy contains gluten and casein).
- NOT GLUTEN FREE Take 5 Candy Bar (Hershey's)
NOT GLUTEN FREE Twizzlers Licorice (contains: Corn syrup, flour, sugar, cornstarch, shortening, molasses, and flavorings are mixed together to make the candy)
- NOT GLUTEN FREE Whatchamacallit Candy Bar (Hershey's)
- NOT GLUTEN FREE Whoppers (Hershey's)
- NOT GLUTEN FREE Zachary Brand Candy Corn (In regards to the e-mail that we recently received regarding the use of the listed ingredients used in the manufacturing of Candy Corn I must explain that these types of candies are technically gluten free. However, we do in our facility have other items that do have ingredients that contain gluten ingredients and unfortunately we do not have the area in our manufacturing facility to segregate these items from one another. Therefore there is an opportunity for there to be cross contact with storage containers and manufacturing equipment that could potentially lead to these candy corn items having trace ingredients of gluten. So unfortunately I cannot guarantee one hundred percent that even though these candies do not contain any ingredients that contain gluten that this product had not come in contact with items and equipment that have. Obviously we are very sympathetic as food manufacturers with issues such as allergens and other intolerances. It is our desire to have as many people as possible to enjoy our candies and be able to eat them without fear of any health consequences. However as a small manufacturing facility we cannot go to the lengths and measures that larger companies can in regards to segregation of ingredients, washing of equipment between shifts or having a separate facility to manufacture only certain products containing problem ingredients and thereby eliminating cross contamination issues. I wish I had a more positive answer for your question but unfortunately in cases like this I would rather be sure than to indicate that there is nothing in the candies and have something happen that could jeopardize someone's precious health.
- NOT GLUTEN FREE/NOT EDIBLE: Play Dough or PlayDough Mini Packs
Other non-edible "Treat" Options:
- A Grab Bag from a Dollar Store such as 50 pack of miniature army men, etc.
- Balloons
- Books from the dollar store
- Brightly Colored Pencils
- Bracelets
- Cars (like HotWheels, etc.)
- Couple of Legos from a large tub of Legos
- Crayola Model Magic (Individual Packs)
- Crayons
- Dress Up "stuff" (magic wands, boas, etc.)
- Erasers
- FunPads/Activity Pads from the Dollar Store
- Gift Certificates (.50 increments to McDonald's)
- GLUTEN FREE green silicone friendship bracelets (available for order at $3 each – free shipping – by emailing Melonie Katz at firstname.lastname@example.com; these are currently out of stock until enough interest arises)
- Hair scrunchies
- Magic Markers
- MardiGras Beads
- Mello Smello Puppies & Kittens Mini Boxes of Stickers $2 for bag of 20 at Wal-Mart
- Mello Smello Retro Tattooes 20 mini boxes in a bag for $2 at Wal-Mart
- MightyBeanz trading beanz
- Neon GlowLites/Glo Bracelets/Glo Necklaces (order online, order on Ebay, buy at local Dollar stores)
- Pencils
- Pennies
- Pinata Stuffers (Kazoos, whistles, toys, etc.)
- Plastic Leis used at Hawaiian theme parties
- Postage Stamps
- Rubber Stamps
- Sidewalk Chalk
- SILLY YAK purple silicone friendship bracelets (available for order at $3 each – free shipping – by emailing Melonie Katz at email@example.com; these are currently out of stock until enough interest arises) **As of October 24, 2009, these are indefinitely out of stock. Thanks to those who ordered in the past and helped support Celiac research.
- Small Bottles of Bubbles
- Small Spiral Notebooks
- Stamps
- Stickers
- Temporary Tattoos
- Toothbrushes
- Trading Cards (Pokemon, YuGiOh, Baseball Cards, Bratz, etc.)
- www.OrientalTrading.com (miscellaneous goodies)
- www.SwizzleSticks.MakesParties.com (miscellaneous goodies, party supplies)
- Donate it to your local food bank
- Gather it together & leave it on the kitchen table with a note to "The Pumpkin Fairy." The Pumpkin Fairy is notorious for swooping down your chimney and taking the unhealthy candy and leaving one nice "treat" that is generally a non-edible toy.
- Have GF goodies on hand to "trade" your child for the unsafe stuff (that is what we do in the Katz household)
- Save it to use for making a Gingerbread house for the holidays (just for viewing, of course!)
- Some dentists will accept your child's candy and will "trade" it for some healthy options
- Sort it, "buy it back" from your child, allow him/her to use that money to buy more GF goodies
- Sort it, separate it, toss it
- Sort it, separate it, trade it with another child who can have that candy & trade for the GF goodies


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Friday, March 1, 2019
Purple Passion winner and a new give-away
We have a winner today for the Purple Passion Collection and a new give-away.
The winner is Nancy Taylor. Congratulations! Please send me an email with your address. firstname.lastname@example.com
Lets give away another set!
If you want a collection just send me an email. email@example.com. These are $29.99 for the 12 skeins. Mailed in a poly bag unless you request a gift box.
Lots of variations in these colors...starting with a faded lavender to dark purple.
Lovely Lavender, Pastel Purple, Antique Faded Lavender, Shades of Purple, Lavender & Rose, Passion for Purple, Violet Purple, Favorite Purple, Purple Wildflower, Dipped in Purple, Purely Purple and Purple Expression.
You must be a follower. You must post a comment here.
***Post on your Blog, Facebook, Flosstube, Stitching group, etc. and get 100 more entries.
Drawing to be March 15th so hurry and enter!
I just dyed the Return to Sleepy Hollow.....I think you will love this collection. These will be carded next week and I will show them when they are finished and have a give-away.
Next we have a March Birthday winner. Congratulations to Sharon M from Australia. Her birthday is the 7th and we all want to wish her a Happy Birthday! Please send me an email Sharon. And to all of you with March birthdays I hope you have a wonderful day.
Back to work......this is a very busy next few days with invoices going out, payments coming in, printing and packing all weekend.
If you have any questions just send me an email.
110 comments:
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Going right now to post about it on FB.
Have a wonderful weekend!
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Congratulations to Nancy and Sharon....both very luck winners! I have posted your giveaway to my blog...Such beautiful, rich, Easter colors! I hope you take some time for you this weekend... RobinReplyDelete
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Please add my name to your list for these gorgeous colors. Posted on my Facebook feed. judithkingfricker Have a good week!ReplyDelete
Congratulations Nancy Taylor,!Happy Birthday to Sharon! I would love another chance Thanks Nancy...BlessingsReplyDelete
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Oh my. A second chance on your lovely threads. AND in purple. My most favorite color. TY you for another chance to win. Happy stitchingReplyDelete
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Would love to win these beautiful floss! Thanks again for another opportunity to win!ReplyDelete
Thank you as always for your generosity. You are the best! Count me in and I'll post to my Facebook now.ReplyDelete
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This is one of your most beautiful floss collections! Thank you, Nancy, for another generous giveaway. Rabbit, rabbit :)ReplyDelete
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Would help to change my luck to win...shared to fb...thanks NancyReplyDelete
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Lovely purples and lavenders for spring!ReplyDelete
Beautiful colours, would never be able to choose a favourite. My daughter has several purple streaks in her hair similar to Dipped in Purple. Shared to Facebook and fingers crossed!!ReplyDelete
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Purple is one of my favorite colors and these are just stunning!ReplyDelete
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They are beautiful! Purple is my favorite color. I would love a chance thanks Nancy!ReplyDelete
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I love the shades of purple and am grateful for another chance to win this collections. Thank you Nancy!ReplyDelete
Thank you once again. Your colors are beautiful. I'd love to win this set.ReplyDelete
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I think this is my favorite collection. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!! Thanks Nancy for giving us a chance to add this to our collection of your wonderful flosses.ReplyDelete
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Congratulations Nancy and Happy Birthday to you Sharon. These purple are beautiful to work violets. Thank you Nancy for your give-awaysReplyDelete
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Beautiful collection. Would give to a good friend who loves purple.ReplyDelete
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Thank you for your generosity. This purple colorway is beautiful!ReplyDelete
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شركة المثالية توفر علي ربة المنزل عناء التنظيف، والمواظبة علية بإستمرار، خصوصا وأن ربة المنزل الآن يكون عليها مهام كثيرة شاقة ولا يكون لديها مساحة من الوقت للقيام بمهام التنظيف، وليس فقط التنظيف هي من مهام الشركة بل أن الشركة أيضاً تُقدم مجموعة مُختلفة من الخدمات الأخرى التي تخدم راحة عُملائها، بالإضافة إلي تقديم مُستوي عالي من الكفاءة في تنفيذ الخدمة. خدمات شركة المثالية: ولأن شركة المثالية تقوم علي راحة عُملائها في تقوم بتوفر مجموعة مُختلفة من الخدمات مثل: • تنظيف الستائر. • تنظيف المفروشات. • تنظيف السجاد والموكيت. • تنظيف الكنب. • تنظيف المجالس. • مُكافحة الحشرات. • رش مُبيدات. • تسليك مجاري. حيثُ أن لدينا مجموعة من أكفأ العمُال والأيدي العاملة، بالإضافة إلي اننا يوجد ليدنا أحدث أنواع الأجهزة والماكينات التي تُساعدنا في عملنا، بالإضافة إلي أن المساحيق المُستخدمة في عمليات التنظيف نقوم بإستيرادها من الخارج، وهي مُصرحة من وزارة الصحة ولا ضرر عليها. كما أن شركة المثالية تستقبل تليفونات عُملائها علي المدار اليوم لإستقبال طباتهم وإستفسارتهم بإستمرار. عزيزي العميل نُحاول أن نوفر لك جميع ما تحتاج إلية، علاوة علي ان أسعارنا لا تقبل المُنافسة.
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Every two minutes, somewhere in the world, a woman dies from preventable or treatable complications of pregnancy and childbirth. For every woman who dies, 20 more experience serious illness or disability. And every year, three million babies do not survive their first month of life.
When Family Care International was founded 25 years ago, the world was paying little attention to the hundreds of thousands of women who were dying each year. The first international organization dedicated to reducing maternal death, Family Care International helped put the issue of maternal health on the map. Now maternal mortality has been cut in half, but much work remains to be done.
Headquartered in New York City with locally-staffed offices in three countries in Africa and two in Latin America, Family Care International works in close partnership with governments, civil society organizations, donors, communities, grassroots advocates, and women's groups. Pairing efforts to strengthen the capacity of local organizations, advocates, and governments with a powerful advocacy voice on the global stage, the organization works to ensure that all women have access to the maternal and reproductive health care they need. Doing so saves the lives and protects the health of women and improves the well-being and prosperity of their children, families, and communities.
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A Brampton, Ont., teenager has become the first pediatric patient in North America to have a benign tumour near his hip removed without radiation or surgery.
Doctors at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto used high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) waves, guided by an MRI machine, to burn off the tumour of 16-year-old Jack Campanile two weeks ago.
The procedure uses magnetic resonance imaging to precisely pinpoint the tumour, which is then zapped with heat-destroying ultrasound beams
"What's unique about MRI-guided ultrasound is it's completely non-invasive, so there's no incisions," said Dr. James Drake, who leads Sick Kids' Centre for Image Guided Innovation and Therapeutic Intervention.
"We can actually see what's happening to the tissue adjacent to the bone, so we know we're on target, and we can also tell the temperature we're achieving is sufficient to destroy the lesion, but also not damage anything that's nearby."
For almost a year, Jack had been suffering with severe pain in his upper leg, which woke him up in the night and often made it difficult to play some of the sports he loves: hockey, wakeboarding and snowboarding.
"It was like somebody Charlie-horsing me over and over again or somebody having my femur bone over top of their knee and trying to shape it into a hockey blade," he said in an interview Tuesday. "I couldn't sit still and on a scale of one to 10, it was definitely an eight or a nine."
Prior to his July 17 ultrasound procedure, the Grade 11 student said he had been taking three or four ibuprofen tablets a day, and estimated he downed about 700 of the painkillers over the course of the year.
"It was like a painkiller schedule that I didn't ask for."
When he was presented with the idea of being treated with HIFU, he and his dad, Tony Campanile, embraced the idea because it was non-invasive. Jack's mom, Robin Shupe, was initially unsure about the procedure, but said the team of specialists provided all the information she needed to quiet her concerns.
Treatment for the non-cancerous bone tumour used to involve open surgery to remove the tumour; that gave way to a less invasive treatment that uses radio frequency waves or laser energy delivered through a needle inserted though the skin and into the bone. But that widely used technique carries the risk of side-effects, including infection, burning of surrounding tissue and bone fracture.
HIFU has been employed for some time in Europe to treat osteoid osteoma, but in North America it is mostly used to remove uterine fibroids and malignant tumours that have spread to the bone.
Dr. Michael Temple, an interventional radiologist who led the team that performed Jack's procedure, believes MRI-guided focused ultrasound represents a key step in the evolution of treatment for osteoid osteoma.
"The fact that we've moved from an open surgical procedure to a minimally invasive procedure to a completely non-invasive procedure is really why I think this treatment is important," Temple said.
"We can now treat these tumours without making an incision. It's actually our hope that we'll be able to advance this technology to use it in different types of both benign and malignant diseases in children."
Waking up at home the day after his procedure, Jack discovered his pain was gone — and it hasn't come back.
"And that was it," he said. "It felt like somebody flipped a switch, and it was gone."
Shupe said after a year of seeing Jack in pain, the procedure restored her son to his old self almost immediately.
"We had our boy back the very next day."