Tina’s Use of the GF Bistro Pizza Crust

Tina’s Use of the GF Bistro Pizza Crust

I have been known to not be one to follow directions so this is my version of the GF Bistro Pizza Crust which suited the testers quite well. We did try out the instructions included yet we feel the recipe turned out a slight bit better in the “crust department” when we made s light […]

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O’Doughs

O’Doughs

O’Doughs may be a newer name to those in the States, but they’ve established themselves quite well in Canada among the gluten-free community. Owner, Ari Weinberg, and his current product development team have an array of loaves, rolls, cakes, and pizza kits that are not only delicious but have the texture we’ve all been yearning […]

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Cook-in-the-Kitchen

Cook-in-the-Kitchen

Cook-in-the-Kitchen has 4 gluten-free soups which we tested and really enjoyed. We did add a few touches, more in the area of protein and an occasional chopped fresh vegetable, but it was not a necessity to add anything to their full flavor soups. We used their Welsh Potato soup as a base for our Clam […]

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Gluten-Free Fudge

Gluten-Free Fudge

Now you can make this delicious gluten free treat at home! If you are trying to stay off of sugar use my sugar to agave conversion. INGREDIENTS 2 ½ c sugar 4 oz. unsweetened chocolate 3 tbsp butter 1 c half-and-half 1 tbsp corn syrup Vanilla Nuts, if desired   DIRECTIONS 1. Cook 2 ½ […]

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Gluten-Free Essentials – A Company Thinking Outside the Box

Gluten-Free Essentials – A Company Thinking Outside the Box

This company is not only gluten-free, but it’s run by 2 women who understand the gluten-free business and who are fun.  Between the two of them they count 15 grandchildren with immense care for the celiac. With children in mind they also evolved a line – Speedy Bake.  These well designed and delicious mixes are […]

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Tastes Like Real Food – News

Tastes Like Real Food – News

Tastes Like Real Food, founded in 2007 by the Bosking family of Cedar Rapids, Iowa was purchased by Gluten-Free Trading Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a Midwestern family-owned business. The brand’s mission is the same, however—to help celiac and gluten-intolerant people enjoy GF foods that taste great! Perhaps you’re familiar with the Toro brand baking mixes, […]

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Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Pesto

Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Pesto

The more garlic, the better! you can put this on any dish including gluten-free bacon roasted chicken. INGREDIENTS   Handful of pine nuts 3 cloves of garlic, depending on taste Salt & freshly ground black pepper 3 handfuls of fresh basil, chopped Olive oil Drop or two of lemon juice to taste   DIRECTIONS   […]

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RC Fine Foods Offers a Top-Quality Gluten-Free Line

RC Fine Foods Offers a Top-Quality Gluten-Free Line

  In my work as an author, researcher, and gluten-free advocate, I search for ways to help manage a gluten-free lifestyle. In this search, as awareness about gluten intolerance increases in the United States, I’m finding that more and more companies are committing themselves to serving the gluten-free community. One such company, RC Fine Foods, […]

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RC Fine Foods – Three Inspired Recipes

RC Fine Foods – Three Inspired Recipes

RC Fine Foods is the purveyor of high-quality gluten-free cooking products, adding diversity to any recipe.  Following is but a small sampling of the recipe creations that one can come up with while using their terrific products. Recipe: Stir-fried chicken with gravy INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons spices of your choice3-4 TB Balsamic vinaigrette3-4 TB Olive oil1-2 […]

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Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Vanilla Custard

Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Vanilla Custard

I like to reward myself with this delicious treat! INGREDIENTS ½ c gluten-free cornstarch 2 c vanilla soymilk, almond milk, or hemp milk 1 whole vanilla bean ½ c agave syrup 2/3 c mixed  berries   DIRECTIONS 1. Place cornstarch in medium saucepan. Whisk in ¼ c milk and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, […]

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Only Oats- Pancakes with Dedicated Gluten-Free Oats

Only Oats- Pancakes with Dedicated Gluten-Free Oats

Below is a recipe that was contributed by Rosie Newman a woman who has helped quite a bit over the past 2 years with my gluten-free activities as well as helping me with my children’s book communication needs. Rosie’s  testing was based off of the terrific Only Oats GF products.  Before embarking on these, be […]

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Gluten-Free Heavenly Chocolate Sauce

Gluten-Free Heavenly Chocolate Sauce

This sauce can be made dairy-free, too! Pour it over gluten-free chocolate chip banana bread to eat a slice of heaven!   INGREDIENTS 1 c butter 6 (1-oz.) squares unsweetened chocolate 1 ½ c sugar 1 c firmly packed brown sugar 2 c heavy whipping cream or non-dairy whipping cream 1 tsp vanilla extract   […]

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Only Oats-Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Only Oats-Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Below is a recipe that was contributed by Lael Giebel ,another fine field tester of mine she sent in based off of the terrific Only Oats GF products.  Before embarking on these, be sure to read up on the gluten-free baking tips and ideas, also other terrific recipes using Only Oats. Enjoy!  I have more […]

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Only Oats-Inspired Gluten-Free Recipe

Only Oats-Inspired Gluten-Free Recipe

Below is a recipe that was contributed by Mara Rouse,  a field tester for my taste testings based off of the terrific Only Oats GF products.  Before embarking on these, be sure to read up on the gluten-free baking tips and ideas, also other terrific recipes from other fine field testers using Only Oats. Enjoy! […]

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Up Close and Personal with Author, Carol Fenster, “1,000 Gluten-Free Recipes”

Up Close and Personal with Author, Carol Fenster, “1,000 Gluten-Free Recipes”

1. First of all are you Celiac? No, I have non-celiac gluten intolerance. I don’t have the celiac genes; nonetheless, I get sick when I eat gluten. 2. How did you become interested in his area – gluten and celiac? I was told to avoid wheat in 1988, after decades of sinus infections. I realized […]

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Aunt Becky’s Fast and Yummy Gluten-Free Wheat-Free Recipes and Childhood Stories From the Little Farm In the Ozarks, by Becky Pierson

Aunt Becky’s Fast and Yummy Gluten-Free Wheat-Free Recipes and Childhood Stories From the Little Farm In the Ozarks, by Becky Pierson

    Becky lived a life of stomach troubles and headaches starting as a little child. Back in the 60s and 70s, the limited tests conducted on her never revealed what was happening inside her body. It wasn’t until many years later that Becky finally discovered what was causing the turmoil–gluten. With gluten out of […]

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General Mills Offers Gluten-Free Bisquick® and Hamburger Helper®

General Mills Offers Gluten-Free Bisquick® and Hamburger Helper®

  Attention, Bisquick® fans! Bisquick® mix has been an American staple since the product arrived on grocery store shelves in 1931. Luckily for the gluten-free community, General Mills has now made a gluten-free Bisquick® available to the public, as well as three flavors of gluten-free Hamburger Helper® in Chicken Fried Rice, Cheesy Hashbrowns, and Beef […]

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Food and Company Review: 1-2-3 Gluten Free

Food and Company Review: 1-2-3 Gluten Free

(I am not paid or given any incentive to write one way or the other. What you are about to read is from me to you; my honest opinion.)   Delicious boxed mixes that are easy to make, even for kids, yet they are delicious for every table as well as for many courses in […]

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Wheat-Free Orange Curd

Wheat-Free Orange Curd

(makes about 2 cups) Serve this with delicious gluten-free Angel Food Cake as a zesty dessert!   INGREDIENTS 1 c sugar 3 large eggs 1 tbsp orange zest 2/3 c fresh orange juice ½ c butter   DIRECTIONS   1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar and eggs. Sire in orange zest, juice, and […]

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Gluten-Free Spiced Butter

Gluten-Free Spiced Butter

An easy way to spruce up your butter spread! Really good melted on homemade gluten-free pancakes.   INGREDIENTS 2 c unsalted butter, softened ½ c confectioners’ sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp ground ginger   DIRECTIONS   1. In a medium bowl, beat butter at medium speed with an electric […]

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