Guest guest Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Leah, good for you! That sounds like a great way to deal with the situation! What is in grain free pasta? Deborah Hi I joined the group for a number of reasons. My 14 yo daughter is wanting to go vegan. So I am looking out for recipes and links. My son and I avoid grains. We are in Australia and it seems to be hard to get grain free so I started my own business (still looking at red tape to export) if any Australians are looking for grain free vegan pasta www.pastaathome.com.au Thanks Leah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 On the website it says " We make our pasta from a combination of amaranth, quinoa, potato and tapioca flour. " I thought quinoa was a grain. I'm starting to get confused with all the conflicting information going around! Regardless, the pasta sounds good! I'd like to know when it's available in the USA. On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 9:04 PM, Deborah Pageau <dpageau wrote: > > > Leah, good for you! That sounds like a great way to deal with the > situation! > > What is in grain free pasta? > > Deborah > > Hi > I joined the group for a number of reasons. My 14 yo daughter is wanting to > go vegan. So I am looking out for recipes and links. My son and I avoid > grains. > We are in Australia and it seems to be hard to get grain free so I started > my own business (still looking at red tape to export) if any Australians are > looking for grain free vegan pasta www.pastaathome.com.au > > Thanks Leah > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 We make our pasta from a mixture of amaranth,quinoa, potato and tapioca flour. It took me about a year to get the consistancy right but it actually tastes pretty good. Leah - Deborah Pageau Saturday, November 14, 2009 1:04 PM Re: grain free pasta? Leah, good for you! That sounds like a great way to deal with the situation! What is in grain free pasta? Deborah Hi I joined the group for a number of reasons. My 14 yo daughter is wanting to go vegan. So I am looking out for recipes and links. My son and I avoid grains. We are in Australia and it seems to be hard to get grain free so I started my own business (still looking at red tape to export) if any Australians are looking for grain free vegan pasta www.pastaathome.com.au Thanks Leah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Sounds yummy Leah! In Australia, are amaranth and quinoa not considered grains? In North America, I think most people call them " gluten-free grains " . So you call something a grain only if it has gluten in it? Deborah We make our pasta from a mixture of amaranth,quinoa, potato and tapioca flour. It took me about a year to get the consistancy right but it actually tastes pretty good. Leah Leah, good for you! That sounds like a great way to deal with the situation! What is in grain free pasta? Deborah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Technically, it is only a " grain " or " cereal " if it is a member of the grass family (poacaea). This include glutenous grains like wheat, rye, and barley, and gluten-free grains like rice, wild rice, corn, oats, teff, sorghum, and millet. Amaranth and quinoa are part of the goosefoot family (same family as beets) and are therefore seeds or " pseudocereals " . Buckwheat is part of the knotwood family (same as rhubarb) so it is not a grain either. You are right, they are colloquially referred to as grains, just as spiders are often referred to as bugs or insects, which they are not, or peanuts are referred to as nuts, which they are not. Other flours that we use that are not grains are tapioca, arrowroot, potato, any nut or bean flours, etc. Pam On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 1:44 AM, Deborah Pageau <dpageau wrote: > > > Sounds yummy Leah! > > In Australia, are amaranth and quinoa not considered grains? > > In North America, I think most people call them " gluten-free grains " . > > So you call something a grain only if it has gluten in it? > > Deborah > > > We make our pasta from a mixture of amaranth,quinoa, potato and tapioca > flour. It took me about a year to get the consistancy right but it actually > tastes pretty good. > > Leah > Leah, good for you! That sounds like a great way to deal with the > situation! > > What is in grain free pasta? > > Deborah > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Thanks Pam. I guess with all the shows and magazines constantly referring to quinoa as a grain I started believing it was! That's the US for ya! lol (I can make jokes about Americans because I'm one of the idiots! lol) On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 11:22 AM, pdw <pdworkman wrote: > > > Technically, it is only a " grain " or " cereal " if it is a member of the > grass > family (poacaea). This include glutenous grains like wheat, rye, and > barley, and gluten-free grains like rice, wild rice, corn, oats, teff, > sorghum, and millet. > > Amaranth and quinoa are part of the goosefoot family (same family as beets) > and are therefore seeds or " pseudocereals " . Buckwheat is part of the > knotwood family (same as rhubarb) so it is not a grain either. You are > right, they are colloquially referred to as grains, just as spiders are > often referred to as bugs or insects, which they are not, or peanuts are > referred to as nuts, which they are not. > > Other flours that we use that are not grains are tapioca, arrowroot, > potato, > any nut or bean flours, etc. > > Pam > > > On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 1:44 AM, Deborah Pageau <dpageau<dpageau%40dccnet.com>> > wrote: > > > > > > > Sounds yummy Leah! > > > > In Australia, are amaranth and quinoa not considered grains? > > > > In North America, I think most people call them " gluten-free grains " . > > > > So you call something a grain only if it has gluten in it? > > > > Deborah > > > > > > We make our pasta from a mixture of amaranth,quinoa, potato and tapioca > > flour. It took me about a year to get the consistancy right but it > actually > > tastes pretty good. > > > > Leah > > Leah, good for you! That sounds like a great way to deal with the > > situation! > > > > What is in grain free pasta? > > > > Deborah > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Thanks Pam for the explanation. I am new to this and it is helpful to know that buckwheat is not a grain as I thought it was. I knew I could eat quinoa but did not understand it was the same family as a beet. Laurie - pdw Saturday, November 14, 2009 11:22 AM Re: grain free pasta? Technically, it is only a " grain " or " cereal " if it is a member of the grass family (poacaea). This include glutenous grains like wheat, rye, and barley, and gluten-free grains like rice, wild rice, corn, oats, teff, sorghum, and millet. Amaranth and quinoa are part of the goosefoot family (same family as beets) and are therefore seeds or " pseudocereals " . Buckwheat is part of the knotwood family (same as rhubarb) so it is not a grain either. You are right, they are colloquially referred to as grains, just as spiders are often referred to as bugs or insects, which they are not, or peanuts are referred to as nuts, which they are not. Other flours that we use that are not grains are tapioca, arrowroot, potato, any nut or bean flours, etc. Pam On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 1:44 AM, Deborah Pageau <dpageau wrote: > > > Sounds yummy Leah! > > In Australia, are amaranth and quinoa not considered grains? > > In North America, I think most people call them " gluten-free grains " . > > So you call something a grain only if it has gluten in it? > > Deborah > > > We make our pasta from a mixture of amaranth,quinoa, potato and tapioca > flour. It took me about a year to get the consistancy right but it actually > tastes pretty good. > > Leah > Leah, good for you! That sounds like a great way to deal with the > situation! > > What is in grain free pasta? > > Deborah > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 just be careful of the oats you buy and get the gluten free variety as the cross contamination with wheat products processed or grown nearby can be a problem for susceptible people. Semolina flour which is used to make pasta can also be a problem for GF intolerants as it is a wheat derivative.. Patricia Squyres (714) 299-6468 (714) 974-7055 Fax --- On Sun, 11/15/09, Laurie J <lauriej wrote: Laurie J <lauriej Re: grain free pasta? Sunday, November 15, 2009, 12:10 PM Â Thanks Pam for the explanation. I am new to this and it is helpful to know that buckwheat is not a grain as I thought it was. I knew I could eat quinoa but did not understand it was the same family as a beet. Laurie - pdw Vegan-and-Gluten- Free@ .com Saturday, November 14, 2009 11:22 AM Re: [Vegan-and-Gluten- Free] grain free pasta? Technically, it is only a " grain " or " cereal " if it is a member of the grass family (poacaea). This include glutenous grains like wheat, rye, and barley, and gluten-free grains like rice, wild rice, corn, oats, teff, sorghum, and millet. Amaranth and quinoa are part of the goosefoot family (same family as beets) and are therefore seeds or " pseudocereals " . Buckwheat is part of the knotwood family (same as rhubarb) so it is not a grain either. You are right, they are colloquially referred to as grains, just as spiders are often referred to as bugs or insects, which they are not, or peanuts are referred to as nuts, which they are not. Other flours that we use that are not grains are tapioca, arrowroot, potato, any nut or bean flours, etc. Pam On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 1:44 AM, Deborah Pageau <dpageau (AT) dccnet (DOT) com> wrote: > > > Sounds yummy Leah! > > In Australia, are amaranth and quinoa not considered grains? > > In North America, I think most people call them " gluten-free grains " . > > So you call something a grain only if it has gluten in it? > > Deborah > > > We make our pasta from a mixture of amaranth,quinoa, potato and tapioca > flour. It took me about a year to get the consistancy right but it actually > tastes pretty good. > > Leah > Leah, good for you! That sounds like a great way to deal with the > situation! > > What is in grain free pasta? > > Deborah > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Yes, semolina is pure wheat, so is a big no no for any GF individuals! Pam On Sun, Nov 15, 2009 at 9:25 PM, Patricia A Squyres <p.squyreswrote: > > > just be careful of the oats you buy and get the gluten free variety as the > cross contamination with wheat products processed or grown nearby can be a > problem for susceptible people. > > Semolina flour which is used to make pasta can also be a problem for GF > intolerants as it is a wheat derivative.. > > Patricia Squyres > > (714) 299-6468 > > (714) 974-7055 Fax > > --- On Sun, 11/15/09, Laurie J <lauriej <lauriej%40ptd.net>> > wrote: > > Laurie J <lauriej <lauriej%40ptd.net>> > > Re: grain free pasta? > To: <%40> > Sunday, November 15, 2009, 12:10 PM > > > > > Thanks Pam for the explanation. I am new to this and it is helpful to know > that buckwheat is not a grain as I thought it was. I knew I could eat quinoa > but did not understand it was the same family as a beet. > > Laurie > > - > > pdw > > Vegan-and-Gluten- Free@ .com > > Saturday, November 14, 2009 11:22 AM > > Re: [Vegan-and-Gluten- Free] grain free pasta? > > Technically, it is only a " grain " or " cereal " if it is a member of the > grass > > family (poacaea). This include glutenous grains like wheat, rye, and > > barley, and gluten-free grains like rice, wild rice, corn, oats, teff, > > sorghum, and millet. > > Amaranth and quinoa are part of the goosefoot family (same family as beets) > > and are therefore seeds or " pseudocereals " . Buckwheat is part of the > > knotwood family (same as rhubarb) so it is not a grain either. You are > > right, they are colloquially referred to as grains, just as spiders are > > often referred to as bugs or insects, which they are not, or peanuts are > > referred to as nuts, which they are not. > > Other flours that we use that are not grains are tapioca, arrowroot, > potato, > > any nut or bean flours, etc. > > Pam > > On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 1:44 AM, Deborah Pageau <dpageau (AT) dccnet (DOT) com> > wrote: > > > > > > > > > Sounds yummy Leah! > > > > > > In Australia, are amaranth and quinoa not considered grains? > > > > > > In North America, I think most people call them " gluten-free grains " . > > > > > > So you call something a grain only if it has gluten in it? > > > > > > Deborah > > > > > > > > > We make our pasta from a mixture of amaranth,quinoa, potato and tapioca > > > flour. It took me about a year to get the consistancy right but it > actually > > > tastes pretty good. > > > > > > Leah > > > Leah, good for you! That sounds like a great way to deal with the > > > situation! > > > > > > What is in grain free pasta? > > > > > > Deborah > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Hi, One great option for grain free vegan pasta is to use a julienne tool on zucchini. Elana of Elana's Pantry uses these noodles with her famous tangy peanut sauce. You can see the julienne tool she uses below: http://www.elanaspantry.com/julienne-slicer/ Jennifer , Deborah Pageau <dpageau wrote: > > Leah, good for you! That sounds like a great way to deal with the situation! > > What is in grain free pasta? > > Deborah > > > > Hi > I joined the group for a number of reasons. My 14 yo daughter is wanting to go vegan. So I am looking out for recipes and links. My son and I avoid grains. > We are in Australia and it seems to be hard to get grain free so I started my own business (still looking at red tape to export) if any Australians are looking for grain free vegan pasta www.pastaathome.com.au > > Thanks Leah > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 I tried that with spaghetti a few times. The first time was when I was trying the raw diet and it was really good. I prefer it warm though, with lots of veggies. Good stuff! On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 7:44 PM, jennifercf79 <jennifercf79wrote: > > > Hi, > > One great option for grain free vegan pasta is to use a julienne tool on > zucchini. Elana of Elana's Pantry uses these noodles with her famous tangy > peanut sauce. You can see the julienne tool she uses below: > > http://www.elanaspantry.com/julienne-slicer/ > > Jennifer > > --- In <%40>, > Deborah Pageau <dpageau wrote: > > > > Leah, good for you! That sounds like a great way to deal with the > situation! > > > > What is in grain free pasta? > > > > Deborah > > > > > > > > Hi > > I joined the group for a number of reasons. My 14 yo daughter is wanting > to go vegan. So I am looking out for recipes and links. My son and I avoid > grains. > > We are in Australia and it seems to be hard to get grain free so I > started my own business (still looking at red tape to export) if any > Australians are looking for grain free vegan pasta www.pastaathome.com.au > > > > Thanks Leah > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Or Spaghetti Squash. We use it all the time in place of pasta. Just cut it in half, scoop out the seeds and bake it for 45 minutes in the oven. No other cutting required, it scoops out in strings like spaghetti. Marsha ________________________________ jennifercf79 <jennifercf79 Tue, November 17, 2009 6:44:07 PM Re: grain free pasta? Hi, One great option for grain free vegan pasta is to use a julienne tool on zucchini. Elana of Elana's Pantry uses these noodles with her famous tangy peanut sauce. You can see the julienne tool she uses below: http://www.elanaspantry.com/julienne-slicer/ Jennifer Vegan-and-Gluten- Free@ .com, Deborah Pageau <dpageau > wrote: > > Leah, good for you! That sounds like a great way to deal with the situation! > > What is in grain free pasta? > > Deborah > > > > Hi > I joined the group for a number of reasons. My 14 yo daughter is wanting to go vegan. So I am looking out for recipes and links. My son and I avoid grains. > We are in Australia and it seems to be hard to get grain free so I started my own business (still looking at red tape to export) if any Australians are looking for grain free vegan pasta www.pastaathome. com.au > > Thanks Leah > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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