I like your plan. It's exactly the sort of plan I'd make. Then there'd be a long and involved Testing Of Flours, because I must be able to bake. MUST.

Oh, does your family like peanut butter cookies?

1C Peanut butter (I prefer chunky)
1C sugar
1T vanilla
1 egg

Mix all ingredients well. Make into smallish balls, and bake at 350F until done - about 10-16 minutes, depending. Longer baking time is crisper cookies.

I like these for gluten free folks, and also, I have successfully used Splenda Baking Sugar for the sugar, for my diabetic friends.

I guess, if one uses non-animal egg replacer of some sort, they could even be made vegan. Golly.

I'm VERY glad your brother's been diagnosed with something that one can do something about. It's a great feeling, isn't it?

Stasia