Favorite Posts of 2010
It’s interesting to look back over the posts I wrote in 2010. Some of my favorite recipes were developed last year, and yet I feel like I’ve been making them for years. I’m also reminded that most of my recipes were filled with dairy before I went dairy free, and how your comments were so helpful in that transition.
It’s difficult to narrow down my favorite posts, but here are my top five picks in three categories.
Gluten-Free Living/Celiac Disease
Gluten-Free Frugality
Is It Gluten Free? Reading Labels
Managing Gluten in Your Kitchen
Gluten Cross Contamination
Autoimmune Diseases
Gluten-Free Cooking
Vegetable Lasagna
Pancakes
Baked Meatballs
Chicken Cacciatore
Spaghetti Sauce
Gluten-Free Baking
Chocolate Coconut Muffins
Pineapple Coconut Muffins
Pecan Praline Cake
Multipurpose Pastry Dough
Apple Turnovers
Thanks for your comments and emails in 2010. They are always valuable to me so keep them coming!
Top 10 CPR tips by AHA and ERC 2010
October 18th, 2010, the American Heart Association (AHA) and European Resuscitation Council (ERC) Guidelines for resuscitation.
These guidelines are updated once every five years, and reflect the latest scientific research on CPR and ECC (Emergency Cardiac Care). There are 10 minor things that people often miss or neglect during CPR. CPR means life. So here are 11 tips that must be kept in mind during CPR.
High Quality CPR: Top Ten Tips
1. Call 9-1-1.
2. Send someone for the Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
3. Immediately begin CPR if an adult victim is unresponsive and not breathing normally.
4. “C-A-B” (Compressions – Airway – Breathing). The AHA emphasizes the importance of early,
uninterrupted chest compressions.
5. Untrained rescuers should perform hands-only compressions: “Push hard and fast” on the
center of the victim’s chest or follow the directions of EMS dispatchers.
6. Trained rescuers should provide 30 compressions and 2 rescue breaths (if they are willing and
able) in order to improve outcomes, especially for pediatric victims.
7. Depth: Compress the chest at least 2 inches/5 cm (adults) or 1/3 depth of chest (children and
infants).
8. Rate: Provide 100 compressions per minute, to the beat of the Bee Gee’s song “Stayin’ Alive.”
9. Recoil: Allow the chest to recoil fully between compressions.
10. Minimize interruptions: Do not delay or interrupt chest compressions to check pulse or rhythm.
When more than one rescuer responds, one rescuer should ready the AED (automated external
defibrillator) while the other rescuer performs chest compressions.
11th tip: get trained! Skills deteriorate. Refresh your CPR training at least once every two years
Source: cardiacscience.com
Whole Foods Markets Recalls Bakery and Prepared Food Products, Dec. 2010
Whole Foods Market Announces A Recall Of Products Which Were Produced By Rolf’s Patisserie In Seven States In The Midwest Because Of A Possible Health Risk
Contact:
Whole Foods Market
512-542-0878
Products produced by Rolf’s Patisserie have been connected to several outbreaks of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) food poisoning. To date no illnesses have been reported from consumers eating products sold by Whole Foods Market.
A food item contaminated with S. aureus, the bacterium responsible for producing toxins in foods, can cause nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea. The illness usually lasts for one to two days, although severe cases may last as long as three days. However, certain individuals, such as the elderly or very young, may require medical treatment for dehydration. Consumers should not eat the gingerbread houses and should dispose of them in a sealed container so that people and animals (including wild animals) cannot get access to and eat them.
All of the following Whole Food Market (WFM) Products are included in this recall:
Items sold in Bakery
UPC/PLU
Description
Item
SizeUnit of
Measure
23629500000
WFM LEMON MERINGUE PIE 9
1133
GRAMS
23184200000
WFM MINI CARAMEL TART 1OZ
1
OUNCES
23615900000
WFM MINI CHOC FRESH FRUIT TART
1
OUNCES
23173400000W
WFM MINI CHOC GANACHE TART 1OZ
1
OUNCES
23129700000
WFM MINI CHOC RASPBERRY TART
1
OUNCES
23648700000
WFM MINI CHOCOLATE MOUSSE TART
1
OUNCES
23152700000
WFM MINI FRESH FRUIT TART 1OZ
1
OUNCES
23658200000
WFM MINI GERMAN CHOC TART
1
OUNCES
23121200000
WFM MINI KEY LIME TART
1
OUNCES
23618600000
WFM MINI LEMON MERINGUE TART
1
OUNCES
23185400000
WFM MINI LEMON TART 1OZ
1
OUNCES
23185400000
WFM MINI LEMON TART 1OZ
1
OUNCES
23619600000
WFM MINI MERINGUE TART
1
OUNCES
23651200000
WFM MINI ROCKY ROAD TART
1
OUNCES
23651200000
WFM MINI ROCKY ROAD TART
1
OUNCES
23167600000
WFM STRAWBERRY & CREAM PIE 9IN
24
OUNCES
23621700000
WFM APPLE PIE 9 INCH 1/2
22
OUNCES
23621800000
WFM 9IN CHOCOLATE SILK PIE 1/2
24
OUNCES
23614300000
WFM TIRAMISU CAKE 6IN 22OZ
22
OUNCES
23167100000
WFM PUMPKIN ANGEL FOOD CAKE
16
OUNCES
23187900000
WFM LEMON CREAM PIE 9 IN
40
OUNCES
23605700000
WFM MINI COCONUT TART
1
OUNCES
23612900000
WFM TIRAMISU CUP 6OZ
6
OUNCES
23625000000
WFM CRANBERRY WLNT UPSIDE CAKE
19
OUNCES
23642700000
WFM TRES LECHES CUP
6
OUNCES
23660100000
WFM 9IN CRML APPLE WALNT PIE
44
OUNCES
23669000000
WFM CREME BRULEE
5
OUNCES
23671700000
WFM 9 INCH IN HOUSE PUMPKIN PIE
32
OUNCES
23695700000
WFM YULE LOG
27
OUNCES
Items Sold in Prepared Foods:
| UPC | Item Description | Unit of Measure |
|---|---|---|
| 23773800000 | CHICKEN POT PIE 9INCH SPECIAL | 26 OUNCES |
| 23851300000 | BEEF & MUSHROOM POT PIE 9IN | 26 OUNCES |
| 23853500000 | CURRY CHICKEN POT PIE LARGE | 26 OUNCES |
| 23856300000 | FAMILY SIZE TURKEY POT PIE | 16 OUNCES |
| 23923600000 | TOFU POT PIE 9 IN | 26 OUNCES |
| 23928400000 | CHICKEN POT PIE 9IN | 26 OUNCES |
| 23928500000 | VEGETABLE POT PIE 9 IN | 26 OUNCES |
| 9948280244 | CHICKEN POT PIE LARGE | 26 OUNCES |
| 9948280320 | TURKEY POT PIE LARGE | 26 OUNCES |
| 23785900000 | CORN PEPPPER QUICHE WHOLE | 12 OUNCES |
| 23788900000 | SMSALMONLEEKGOATQUICHESLICE | BY POUND |
| 23789300000 | SMSALMON LEEK GOAT CHS QUICHE | 12 OUNCES |
| 23789400000 | SPINACH MUSH QUICHE SLICE | BY POUND |
| 23807900000 | MUSHROOM QUICHE SLICE | BY POUND |
| 23808100000 | SPINACH QUICHE SLICE | BY POUND |
| 23808200000 | SPINACH QUICHE WHOLE | 12 OUNCES |
| 23808300000 | WFM BROC CHEDDAR QUICHE SLICE | BY POUND |
| 23808400000 | BROCCOLI CHEDD QUICHE 9 IN | 12 OUNCES |
| 23949900000 | WFM QUICHE TOMATO BASIL SLICE | BY POUND |
| 23950200000 | WFM QUICHE LORRAINE SLICE | BY POUND |
| 23950300000 | QUICHE LORRAINE 9 IN | 12 OUNCES |
| 23950700000 | LEEK GOAT CHEESE QUICHE SLICE | BY POUND |
| 23967800000 | TOMATO BASIL QUICHE 9IN | 12 OUNCES |
| 9948280061 | QUICHE BROCCOLI CHEDDAR | 12 OUNCES |
| 9948280063 | QUICHE LORRAINE 9 | 12 OUNCES |
| 9948280065 | QUICHE TOM BASIL 9 | 12 OUNCES |
| 75452 | CATERING QUICHE LORRAINE | 12 OUNCES |
| 75453 | CATERING QUICHE BROCCOLI CHDDR | 12 OUNCES |
| 75454 | QUICHE TOMATO BASIL | 12 OUNCES |
| 76009 | QUICHE SPIN AND MUSHROOM | 12 OUNCES |
| 72418 | QUICHE LEEK AND GOAT CHEESE | 12 OUNCES |
Signage is posted in Whole Foods Market stores to notify customers of this recall.
Customers who have purchased any of the listed products from Whole Foods Market may return them to the store for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact Whole Foods Market at 512-542-0878 weekdays between 8:00am and 5:00pm central standard time.
Turbulence Training – Best Of 2010
The results are in!
According to Craig Ballantyne’s recent Turbulence Training reader’s poll, the most popular TT workouts of 2010 are:
a) TT Hard-core 2K10 – voted best fat burning workout
b) TT Resistance Evil – voted most difficult workout
c) TT Bodyweight Cardio 3 – voted best bodyweight & conditioning workout
Craig apparently is in a very jolly mood as he has slashed the prices of these and all 2010 individual TT Workouts by 67% this week!
That means that each 2010 individual workout is available for just $9.95. For a little perspective, that’s about the price of 3 Starbuck’s Tall fancy-schmancy coffee’s. One will have you heading in to 2011 fit, the other, not so much.
Train hard; stay strong.
Peace to all this holiday season!
Susan
Thursday 16th December 2010
Hello Again
Well, I've just had a mad few days and just gone to ground over here.
Very busy weekend and kept meaning to log on and kept restarting the programme but didn't. So, tonight, having a few minutes to myself whilst my other ha…
Rolaids Softchews Recall – December 2010 – Wood and Metal Pieces in Product
McNeil Consumer Healthcare Announces Voluntary Recall Of All Lots Of Rolaids® Extra Strength Softchews, Roldaids® Extra Strength Plus Gas Softchews, And Roldaids® Multi-Symptom Plus Anti-Gas Softchews Sold In The United States
Contact:
McNeil Consumer Healthcare
http://www.rolaids.com9
1-888-222-6036
While our investigation is ongoing we have suspended production of ROLAIDS® Extra Strength Softchews, ROLAIDS® Extra Strength plus Gas Softchews, and ROLAIDS® Multi-Symptom plus Anti-Gas Softchews and will not restart production until corrective actions have been implemented.
Consumers who purchased product included in this recall should contact McNeil Consumer Healthcare, either at http://www.rolaids.com10
or by calling 1-888-222-6036 (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, and Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time) for instructions about receiving a refund. Consumers who have medical concerns or questions should contact their healthcare provider.
Any adverse reactions may also be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.
- Online: http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm11
- Regular Mail: use postage-paid, pre-addressed Form FDA 3500 available at: http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm12. Mail to address on the pre-addressed form.
- Fax: 1-800-FDA-0178
This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Product Information: Product NDC numbers can be located on the label of the package above the brand name. Lot Numbers and Expiration Dates can be found on back, side or bottom label of the package. If you cannot find the NDC number, lot number, or expiration date on the label, Click here13 for examples or call the Consumer Care Center at 1-888-222-6036.
CLICK HERE14 TO FIND OUT IF YOUR ROLAIDS® SOFTCHEWS PRODUCT IS PART OF THE DECEMBER 9, 2010 RECALL.
FULL RECALLED PRODUCT LIST:
| Product Name | Lot Number | UPC |
| ROLAIDS® Extra Strength Softchews, Wild Cherry | ||
| ROLAIDS® Extra Strength Softchews, Wild Cherry, 6 count | 9015A, 9016A, 9019A, 9140A, 9138A,9210A, 9211A,9315A, 9316A | 312547655200 |
| ROLAIDS® Extra Strength Softchews, Wild Cherry, 18 count (3 packs of 6 count) | 9075A, 9076A, 9103A, 9098A, 9104A, 9239A, 9240A, 9348A | 312547655255 |
| ROLAIDS® Extra Strength Softchews, Wild Cherry, 42 count (7 packs of 6 count) | 9065A, 9068A, 9069A, 9131A, 9132A, 9208A, 9209A, 9286A, 9287A | 312547655316 |
| ROLAIDS® Extra Strength Softchews, Cherry | ||
| ROLAIDS® Extra Strength Softchews, Cherry, 6 count | 0109A, 0114A, 0115A, 0134A, 0135A, 0165A, 0238B, 0239A, 0239C, 0262A, 0264A | 312547655200 |
| ROLAIDS® Extra Strength Softchews, Cherry, 18 count bag | 9349AG2, 9350AG1, 0015AG2, 0015AG3, 0050AG1, 0051AG1, 0053BG2, 0106BG2, 0107AG1, 0108AG1, 0108BG3, 0108CG1, 0129BG1, 0133AG1, 0133AG2, 0165BG2, 0191BG1, 0191CG1, 0191DG1, 0213AG2, 0238AG1, 0238AG2, 0246AG1 | 300450649188 |
| ROLAIDS® Extra Strength Softchews, Cherry, 36 count bag | 9350AG2, 0012AG1, 0013AG1, 0014AG1, 0015AG1, 0015AG4, 0050AG2, 0053AG2, 0053BG1, 0053BG2, 0094AG1, 0106AG1, 0106BG1, 0108AG2, 0108BG2, 0191AG1, 0139BG2, 0165BG1, 0191BG1, 0207AG1, 0207AG2, 0213AG1, 0227AG1, 0246AG2, 0247AG1, 0265AG1, 0266AG1 | 300450649362 |
| ROLAIDS® Extra Strength plus Gas Softchews, Tropical Fruit | ||
| ROLAIDS® Extra Strength plus Gas Softchews, Tropical Fruit, 6 count | 9005A, 9006A | 312547065733 |
| ROLAIDS® Extra Strength plus Gas Softchews, Tropical Fruit, 12 count (2 packs of 6 count) | 9022A, 9027A, 9118A, 9119A, 9195A, 9196A | 312547065757 |
| ROLAIDS® Extra Strength plus Gas Softchews, Tropical Fruit, 36 count (6 packs of 6 count) | 9166A, 9167A | 312547065771 |
| ROLAIDS® Multi-Symptom plus Anti-Gas Softchews, Tropical Fruit | ||
| ROLAIDS® Multi-Symptom plus Anti-Gas Softchews, Tropical Fruit, 6 count | 0017B, 0095A, 0096B, 0259A, 0260A | 300450657060 |
| ROLAIDS® Multi-Symptom plus Anti-Gas Softchews, Tropical Fruit, 12 count bag | 9351BG1, 9352AG1, 0016AG1, 0059AG2, 0059BG1, 0059BG2, 0060AG2, 0167AG2, 0167AG3, 0203AG1, 0204AG1 | 300450657121 |
| ROLAIDS® Multi-Symptom plus Anti-Gas Softchews, Tropical Fruit, 24 count bag | 9352AG2, 9352BG2, 0016AG2, 0017AG1, 0057BG1, 0058AG1, 0059AG1, 0059BG3, 0060AG1, 0129AG1, 0132AG1, 0167AG1, 0167BG1, 0204AG2, 0205AG1, 0230AG1, 0231AG1 | 300450657244 |
CLICK HERE15 TO FIND OUT IF YOUR ROLAIDS® SOFTCHEWS PRODUCT IS PART OF THE DECEMBER 9, 2010 RECALL.
CLICK HERE16 FOR A REFUND OF YOUR PRODUCT
CLICK HERE17 TO SEE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CLICK HERE18 FOR INFORMATION ABOUT RECALLS OF ROLAIDS® AND OTHER PRODUCTS
Tuesday 7th December 2010
Dear All
Crappy day today – overate at lunchtime and in the evening. Getting fed up of talking about it though. Watched the day 3 video about putting enough effort in and I know that I need to revisit my reasons for doing this. I also need to d…
Monday 6th December 2010
Dear All
Weird day. Started off well when I bumped into my old midwife who told me how well I was looking and how I looked like I'd lost weight, and then I went to the gym and noticing how much easier the aerobic equipment and resistance trai…
Saturday 4th December 2010
Evening All
Not a bad week. Had to miss one session at the gym on Monday but didn't let the snow get in the way for the rest of the week. Biggest success of the week was me actually cooking for a change. Managed a really good cottage pie an…