We're fairly healthy eaters (not what you read about Americans who are always super sizing...) but we still have our snacks and sweets, even with CD. My husband and I like to bake from scratch, and we hardly ever do it now, but still do or get GF brownie mix and take goodies to parties or have for company. Lots of great-looking GF recipes on blogs and such, although it's a little daunting with so many ingredients and not using our usual measuring cups but a kitchen scale. My friend uses GF cake mix and frosting, but I appreciate the effort and extra cost even when I get a dozen text messages when she's shopping!
I'm happy for Jodie! See, you can really learn important information on this site!! Enjoy your rx GF items!! 
I hope you're feeling better about what you're eating. Are you feeling better physically now??
Thank you very much for your advice, I will certainly join the coeliac society! I am in definite need of a bible for food... Gluten has a way of creeping into so many different foods!
Thank you again
Haha ah thank you so much, your help has been fantastic I'm feeling a lot better now both physically and mentally! At least I know what it is now when I have been 'glutened' and I don't have to panic... just wait it out and be extra careful. Ah I will have to try and find some GF Brownie and Cake mixes over here... if not, I love baking and I'm looking forward to the challenge of using GF flour. I have already made pastry which was..... interesting! It tasted good but I had to almost patchwork it into my quiche dish... it turns out that I have to use a special kind of gum with it to bind it together? Oh well, like I say, it means we get to be very interesting cooks 
Thank you! I didn't realise there was also an app too... that would be so helpful. It's always tricky when one is out and about... I find I have to start getting creative in order to be able to actually eat something. I hope you were ok after eating that liquorice!
The only problem I have found with the app is that when my signal is rubbish in supermarkets and then I can't scan anything😟
This is always a problem with using mobile 'phones. I saw a piece in today's paper that Sainsbury's is developing an in-store navigation system which allows users to enter the products that they wish to buy and then provides a map of the store showing where they are located. This does not, in itself, provide any help for those seeking gluten free products, other than pointing out where the Free-From section is located, but the interesting point is that this service will be provided by an in-store wi-fi system. If this allows access to the internet then it could help to overcome mobile signal problems. Perhaps there is also the possibility that, with a little gentle pressure, Sainsbury's could adapt the system so that it also provides dietary information.
Sigh...the UK is light years ahead of the US (which is why this American spends her time on your forum! thanks for having me!)... we have third-party apps, but so much of what we see in stores isn't "mainstream" and doesn't come up when I scan it. Our shops haven't gone this way, but they may take it on before our gov't does.
Good luck moving the world along for safe and easy shopping!
You might find the recipe book by Joy May, Nosh Gluten-Free, to be of help. It is a very no-nonsense publication and has a lot of interesting recipes in it, including bread and pastry.
That's interesting, I do my shopping at Sainsburys In Leeds, I may speak to the store manager see what they have to say. I know where all the gluten stuff is, because there is a quarter of an aisle designated, not much in comparison to other food. It's been able to scan other foods that I need. The other thing with the app I've found is unfortunately there are a number of products that don't scan and the system cannot find. I understand they are working on updating this all the time, I wouldn't fancy the job of the person who has to put them all in the system lol.
The reason that I haven't bothered with the app yet is that I do most of my shopping from Sainsbury's on-line. Although the main local store has a wide range of gluten free products on its shelves, the on-line range is much greater. I still do some top-up shopping in-store but it tends to be mainly fruit and vegetables and items having a short shelf life - I do like to make sure that I know what I am getting!
I can well understand that the items covered by the app may be deficient in some respects, it must, as you say, be a heck of a job to keep the database up to date. However, despite the deficiences it is still better than not having it available.
Sorry to hear you got glutened - my daughter has terrible symptoms even if she eats the merest breadcrumb since she has been diagnosed and followed a strict gluten free diet. We are very wary of cross contamination. She has been ill from putting her packed lunch sandwich on a school table that was wiped down but not crumb free, sharing a drink with her sister who had eaten a sandwich etc, etc We have separate food prep areas, toasters, fridge, food blender etc to try to keep it all to a minimum - it is a real pain and eating out is a risk you take. Feel for everyone with coeliac it is more than an intolerance it completely changes the way you and those around you operate. However, it is definitely worth your health and happiness in the long run. I was just wondering if anyone has any tips for cheering up kids who are fed up with it all??
It's funny you should ask that, antpring. We stay gluten free at home (although my son with CD is young so when he's asleep my husband and I sometimes eat take-away with gluten), and that helps my son not think about it at home. But, in school that's another story. His district is strict about food and there are only 3 school parties per year - no cupcakes for birthdays, etc. He sits at the nut-free table due to his nut allergies (fewer children there so it helps avoid cross contamination, too), and he just knows he's "different" anyway.
I just this afternoon wrote to the school counselor. She has various social and support groups and I asked her if she would consider one for those with food limitations. It's not just our children - there are those with juvenile diabetes, allergies/intolerances and even religious restrictions that limit what they can eat. I thought it would help if they had a group to meet with and talk about their feelings and share strategies. Somehow I don't think it'll happen, but I just HAD to ask.
As for home, what we do is validate his feelings - they are valid! And, we give him a reality check, too - think about all of the children who have it far, far worse (no money for food, terminal illness, etc.). He's only 7, so we're not too heavy about it, but we want him to be grateful that it's not worse and to think about more positive things. Yes, you're right - it does completely change the way we operate. It's hard on these kids and to some extent it's hard on the whole family. Where to go on holiday, where to eat if we can't pack or make our own food? Have you been near or eaten any gluten and if so did you "decontaminate" yourself and your kitchen surfaces, plates, etc.? (It's like a biohazard where you need protocol and procedures like a chemical spill, isn't it?)
And yet, it's almost better that way. What happens when my little guy moves out and I can't control what he's eating and how it's prepared??? We're a decade away from that but it can keep me up at night.
Oh, hahaha, right - we're talking about cheering up our kids! I think you should try buying/making delicious treats and food your daughter can enjoy and stay positive as much as you can. Validate her feelings but remind her of the good in her life.
Thanks - so true (you made me laugh with the biohazard) - we recently went on holiday to Devon with friends who I swear thought we were overprotective and slightly insane with the precautions. I haven't started worrying yet about when she moves out (but give me time...) - just catering for her 9th birthday party is what's on my mind. Good advice though - I will try to begin cooking and experimenting with party food which is what she really struggles with when she gets "down" about it. We are the same though, we do talk about children who have potentially fatal food allergies, but at the same time allow her time and space to talk about how she feels and let her know it's OK. I think she's just having a low patch now that we are a year into it and she's aware this is for life. Good to chat. 