Gluten free products are made at home are generally tastier and almost always cheaper than their store-bought equivalents. A D-I-Y approach to gluten free living is a great way to get the entire family involved in gluten free living — some will prepare the food, some will eat the finished products, and some will do both.

♦ This post talks more about this idea and links you to eleven recipes for gluten free bread and other food mixes that you can adapt to your family’s needs, and store in a minimal amount of space.

♦ Popcorn is a wonderful gluten free snack. Click here to read more. Save money by assembling your own bags for microwave popping.

♦ Here’s the solution for people who crave gluten free pretzels.

♦ You can even prepare your own dehydrated and frozen foods.

♦ Edible gluten free playdough is a reality for the children in your family.

♦ We’re all waiting anxiously for General Mills gluten free bisquick and hamburger helper to arrive in our local stores. In the meantime, try these recipes for do-it-yourself mixes. The certainly will be cheaper (and may taste just as good) as the General Mills version.

The do-it-yourself approach to gluten free living saves lots of money and brings lots of satisfaction. To learn more about “Gluten Free on a Budget“, click here to visit our Power Page on this subject.

Published 7/22/10