<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> To Newly Diagnosed Celiacs: When I was first diagnosed several years ago and joined the list, I would get absolutely crazed when conflicting information was posted and I would feel as if I had discovered a cure/cause for cancer when I found a product that was either GF or definitely contaminated. Looking back, I think it is normal to go through this type of extreme reaction as most people are so happy to have a diagnosis that is not a death sentence and are also so fearful of once again becoming so extremely ill. Eventually, I became less intense about the whole process. I try not to focus so much on food and to accept the fact that there are just some things not worth eatting or trying to duplicate. We really do have enough basic foods available to us to eat fairly normally and fortunately for the newly diagnosed celiacs, new companies are producing better and better products everyday. Also, after awhile, I believe your taste changes and even though you never forget some of your favorite non GF foods, the desire to have them becomes less intense and your satisfaction with the different texture and taste of many of the GF foods does improve. I made Dietary Specialties "apple bread" yesterday and I have to say that I thought it was one of the best things I have ever had. Maybe my standards for food have been altered but so what! Food doesn't really have to be the focal point of our existence. It's purpose is to sustain us, not entertain us! Just my thoughts. Deb