Coffee and Celiacs

Coffee has become a staple in our modern society, as many people like to begin their day with a hot cup. Everywhere we go, this coffee culture surrounds us, and stores and cafes are always brewing up their best. Something important to discuss would be the topic of coffee and celiacs. This is not to […]

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Gluten-Free Coffee Marinated Steaks

It’s nearly March and that means spring is around the corner. With spring approaching, that means grilling season is almost here! There isn’t much that can beat the taste (and scent!) of a juicy, gluten-free, grass-fed steak cooking away! There’s really no need to wait for warm weather—marinating and cooking steak can be equally enjoyed […]

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Coffee Rubbed Steak Tacos with Pickled Red Onions

Pairing steak with lighter flavors like citrus and oils are great, but stronger and more acidic flavors can enhance the beef and bring your taste experience to a whole new level! Especially when you’re using the highest quality and best tasting beef, like the cuts from PRE Brands, one of my favorite grass-fed beef companies. […]

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Coffee Blocks – Food Review

Fat is actually good for you. I know, it’s crazy but it’s true. All these low fat this and low fat thats have done nothing for our society’s health. Fake butter, fat-free yogurt, the list goes on. Our bodies actually need fat. Our brain needs fat to function! But, what kinds of fat? Good fats. I […]

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Could Coffee Be Harmful to Celiacs?

Coffee is 10% protein. According to Dr. David Clark, the protein in coffee can cause the same kind of reaction that gluten does in people who are sensitive to gluten. Watch the video below and see for yourself if this morning ritual will have to be replaced. Video (4:34): http://www.therealfoodchannel.com/page/11637.html   Miranda Jade Turbin www.GlutenFreeHelp.info

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Madrid Coffee Cakes – Review on Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Company

It isn’t every day that I come across a fresh, baked-to-order, gluten-free dessert like Madrid Coffee Cakes by husband-and-wife (Sergio and Lia) team committed to making delicious baked goods for their customers.   Sergio comes from a long line of bakers. When he was only 9 years old, he started helping in his father’s bakeries […]

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Madrid Coffee Cakes – Q and A on Gluten-Free Grain-Free Company

  Before reviewing all the delicious flavors of Madrid Coffee Cakes, I wanted to get a feel for the company and what makes them so unique. Read their interview below and stay tuned for their product review in two weeks!   So you have this wonderful bakery in Marlborough, Massachusetts and are now selling delicious gluten […]

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Gluten Free Dairy Free Coconut Frosting

The Gluten Free Dairy Free Coconut Frosting recipe will get you going coco-nuts! This is a terrific gluten free and dairy free option idea for a topper of a cake, coffee, or even cupcakes. It is yummy enough for children to eat alone too!! If the sound of this creamy frosting doesn’t entice you enough, […]

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Happy Diwali

I am wishing you an incredibly happy Diwali! The celebration of Diwali feels especially needed at this time of the year and through all we have endured this 2020. Diwali is a Hindu tradition of the festival of lights that celebrates the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. Hindus […]

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Gluten Free Steak with Sage Browned Ghee

I can’t think of a better way to usher in the spring season than with a good gluten-free barbecued or lightly fried steak, can you? I have some interesting gluten-free steak recipes on my website. I’m in love with grass-fed beef, and my celiac heart sings to the tune of savory, “soft-like-butter” sirloin steak! Since […]

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Katz Gluten Free-Part 2

As I said previously, it had been a while since we had reviewed Katz products and they have come a long long way. There were so many products I had to separate this review into 3 different parts. I will call this, pt 2, the dessert review. My long time favorite product of Katz as […]

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Amazing Flax Gluten Free Brownies- Review

I remember the first time I tried a Flax4Life product. It was their blueberry muffin and I was extremely impressed. Incredibly flavorful, moist and the fiber in these muffins was just awesome. So, when I saw they released new products I pretty much had to try them. I mean, flax brownies? Did someone say chocolate […]

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Grain-Free Banana Muffins

  Diets are always a hot topic. With our societies health as a whole declining many are searching for that “perfect diet”. In fact, the word “diet” has somewhat of a stigma connected to it. A diet should be a lifestyle change, not something you do for a couple days crazily and then eat flaming […]

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A Healthier Gluten-Free Sweetener – ZenSweet

As you know, I am constantly developing recipes and finding new ways to make my favorite dishes; and I’m always on the look-out for healthier gluten-free alternatives. I came across a healthier gluten-free sweetener called ZenSweet and had to take a moment to tell you about it. First of all, it measures and tastes just […]

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Gluten-Free Quick Snacks to Go

Sustaining a gluten-free lifestyle can be tough without easy access to ingredients that turn ordinary foods into extraordinary meals. Luckily, all it takes is a few key ingredients to shake things up in the kitchen so you can maintain a healthy, yet tasty diet regimen. With the help of the following 10 gluten-free items, you’ll […]

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Heaven Mills Gluten Free Bakery – Review

My testers and I recently had the pleasure of testing Heaven Mills Gluten-Free Bakery’s Carrot Muffins, Pita Bread, Apricot Hamantashen, and Raspberry Hamantashen. Not only is Heaven Mills a gluten-free certified bakery, it’s also certified Kosher by Star-K and The Beth Din of Tartikov. Heaven Mill’s plant is gluten-free, wheat-free, nut-free, dairy-free, preservative-free, and many […]

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Replacing Dry Milk in GF Recipes

  I often come across people having trouble replacing milk or dry milk in their GF recipes. Here’s a list of some simple solutions I’ve find. Your own opinions and solutions are always welcome, too! -If you don’t require a lactose-free substitute, you can use powdered baby formula or buttermilk powdered milk. -If you’re lactose-intolerant, […]

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Our Contribution

We have a vested interest in celiac disease, gluten sensitivities and gluten-free issues. We can say with pride we are active Advocates in this field and will continue to contribute in ways we feel benefit everyone. Thank you, Miranda Jade Turbin & Tina Turbin 12-30-17 Young and Raw Shares Tina Turbin’s Super Quick Vegan Noodle […]

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Fresh from Elizabeth’s Kitchen by Elizabeth Kaplan, founder of the Pure Pantry

In Fresh from Elizabeth’s Kitchen, author Elizabeth Kaplan utilizes her abundance of culinary education credentials and sincere care throughout her cookbook on each and every page to give us a variety of family-friendly gluten-free recipes. You can enjoy her well thought out personal recipes in a box form her own Gluten Free company, The Pure […]

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No-Pudge Brownies in A Cup – 2 Points (Weight Watchers)

  I don’t know if any of you ever had (in your non-GF days) “NO PUDGE” brownies, but they are these lowfat brownies that are obviously not GF. Well my husband loves this “NO PUDGE”-inspired, gluten-free mix I created! You can take just tablespoons of the mix and one tablespoon of fat free yogurt, stir […]

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Gluten-Free 5 Minute Chocolate Cake in a Mug – Recipezaar

Serves 1 -2, 1 cake (change servings and units) The most dangerous gluten free cake recipe in the world! WHY! Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of the day or night! Oh my- Yummy folks, I mean it. 4 Tbs. sweet rice flour 4 Tbs. sugar […]

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Mariposa Baking Company

When we come across truly fine artisan-crafted gluten-free items, it’s an absolute sigh of relief. “Quality” is a word we can associate with Mariposa Baking Company. Biscottis, coffeecakes, tea loaves, brownies, and squares—all hand-crafted in a dedicated GF facility. All items are readily available to consumers online as well as wholesale. The storefront is the […]

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Cereal Vit- Gluten Free Cereal

Today we were testing and comparing notes of four flavors of cereal simultaneously at my Florida and L.A. studios. We had Cereal Vit’s Organic Corn Flakes, Organic Benevit Multi Grain Flakes, Organic Coffee Flakes (yes, coffee), and their just-released Choco Stars (yes, chocolate). The combined notes are really the only way to do a summary […]

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Deerfields Gluten-Free Bakery- WOW!

Deerfields Gluten-Free Bakery, located in Schaumburg, Illinois, is open to everyone at their location and via the internet. Lucky for us as well as their gluten-free line is in a dedicated GF facility! Open since 1886, it is now a five-generation bakery. I’m telling you, folks, if you want some tasty treats and delicious baked […]

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Homemade Lollipops

The kids will love making these gluten-free lollipops and inventing their own flavors! INGREDIENTS 1 c sugar 1/3 c corn syrup ½ c water ¼ tsp cream of tartar Flavoring Lollipop sticks Liquid food coloring (optional) 1 tsp citric acid (optional, for a sour taste)   DIRECTIONS 1. Turn a cookie sheet upside down, cover […]

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PUMPKIN BREAD OR MUFFINS

I like to make Pumpkin Bread in the autumn, when the fall colors are peeking through my window. It seems so perfect for morning coffee or afternoon snacks once the weather starts to get cool. Your home will be filled with the warm aroma of sweet cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. This recipe makes traditionally […]

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