Authentic Foods

Authentic Foods

Many people who are new to the gluten-free diet are inclined initially to purchase ready-made muffins, breads, cookies, etc. Nutrition sits on the back burner, and the desire for good-tasting foods takes precedence. Authentic Foods is one company that is out of the ordinary when it comes to nutritional content, flavor, and convenience. I’ve had […]

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The Gluten Free Cookie Jar Baking Co.

The Gluten Free Cookie Jar Baking Co.

The delicious treats of the Gluten Free Cookie Jar Baking Co are now available everywhere, yet the facility is tucked away in South Florida, founded by nutritionist Randi Rakow. The company offers a variety of cream canoe cakes (Twinkies), cookies, and brownies. It was like the good ole days. While enjoying that creamy vanilla filling […]

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Betty Crocker’s Four GF Mixes

Betty Crocker’s Four GF Mixes

Why did Betty Crocker decide to go gluten-free? Many people may assume it was a business decision to make more money due to the fact that gluten-free is becoming a fast-growing commodity. Actually, what happened was that two young ladies in the Betty Crocker business world found themselves suddenly in the gluten-free world—one diagnosed with […]

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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 – Wow, Gluten Free Oats!

Only Oats – Wow, Gluten Free Oats!

Only Oats is simply that – only oats. There is no other grain in any of their products. I was honored to test a number of this company’s products. I had no idea oats could be made into so many ready-made mixes without another grain, resulting in our palates being quite surprised and satisfied. I was […]

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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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Food and Company Review: Enjoy Life Foods

Food and Company Review: Enjoy Life Foods

  Enjoy Life Foods® is not a company unknown to most gluten-free consumers, but there were things about the company that I didn’t know. Enjoy Life Foods® (ELF) was founded in early 2001 with a purpose to support a product line free of gluten as well as the 8 most common allergens: wheat, dairy, peanuts, […]

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Jo-Sef – A Gluten-Free Company Worth Reading About!

Jo-Sef – A Gluten-Free Company Worth Reading About!

Cookies are good and can satisfy a little sweet desire now and then, but Jo-Sef gluten-free cookies really hit the spot! This is a company built on love and determination to keep a couple’s son eating normal foods after being diagnosed with celiac disease. After a year of fruitless doctor visits and restless nights, a […]

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Eat Well, Feel Well- by Kendall Conrad

Eat Well, Feel Well- by Kendall Conrad

Kendall Conrad has done a lovely job of recreating her gourmet recipes and customizing them to suit the principles which healed her child’s body- More Than 150 Delicious Specific Carbohydrate Diet(TM)-Compliant Recipes. Author Kendall Conrad was faced with the fact that her youngest child’s gut and immune system had been severely compromised after her first […]

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Cooking Well: Wheat Allergies by Marie-Annick Courtier

Cooking Well: Wheat Allergies by Marie-Annick Courtier

Living a life with multiple food allergies did not place Marie-Annick Courtier in an extraordinary position until when, a few years ago, some of these foods became life-threatening, and she feared she’d have to give up not only her expertise and love of being a chef but also many of her favorite foods. Determination, research, […]

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Food and Company Review: Shabtai

Food and Company Review: Shabtai

  Shabtai’s misson is to create allergy-free desserts, allowing their customers to feel at ease with any dietary restrictions they may have. Shabtai offers cakes, cookies, cupcakes, rolls, and more. They specialize in gluten-free, lactose-free, soy-free, casein-free, peanut-free, and dairy-free products and are very proud to have created so many bakery items that appeal to […]

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Gluten-Free Orange-Iced Lemon-Shortbread Cookies

Gluten-Free Orange-Iced Lemon-Shortbread Cookies

Pamela’s Products NO COOK & SIMPLE COOKIES . These are delicious and fast and fun to make. Even kids enjoy these as they can get a “result” quickly and munch away. I made these for a wonderful cookie exchange in Tampa at the Celiac Group’s meeting. These were all eaten up and the plate was […]

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Gluten- Free Books of Annalise Roberts

Gluten- Free Books of Annalise Roberts

Annalise Roberts is anything but new to the gluten-free and celiac scene. At this date she is involved with celiac groups, has four books, one being  a second edition, teaches GF baking and produces and manages the ever-growing popular website, www.foodphilosopher.com, with her sister Dr. Claudia Pillow, co-author of her most recent book.I’ve been using […]

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No Cook Orange-Iced Lemon-Shortbread cookies

No Cook Orange-Iced Lemon-Shortbread cookies

Pamela’s Products NO COOK & SIMPLE COOKIES. No baking needed makes this a great gluten-free recipe to do with your kids. Tina’s Orange-Iced Lemon-Shortbread Delights. Also try this gluten-free blueberry pie. You will need: Two Boxes of Pamela’s Lemon Shortbread Cookies (Frozen) ½ bag of Pamela’s Vanilla Frosting 1 large orange Water 4TBL Butter Directions: Add  room temp. […]

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Allergen-Free Baker’s Handbook by Cybele Pascal

Allergen-Free Baker’s Handbook by Cybele Pascal

The number of allergy-free eaters has skyrocketed, leaving many people in dire need for foods that are not only safe but appetizing, for themselves, their loved ones, and oftentimes children. Allergen Free Baker’s Handbook offers 100 recipes which are free of the ingredients responsible for 90% of the allergens facing our society. If you’re concerned […]

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Olive-Rosemary Bread- Elana Amsterdam

Olive-Rosemary Bread- Elana Amsterdam

MAKES 1 LOAF (ABOUT 12 SLICES)To make a great base for hors d’oeuvres, cut this loaf into thin slices, spread on a baking sheet, and toast in the oven at 350°F for 5 to 10 minutes. The resulting crackers are great with goat cheese, drizzled with a good cold-pressed olive oil, or spread with fig […]

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Gluten-Free Cookie Easter Project

Gluten-Free Cookie Easter Project

  This Easter, try this simple gluten-free project which is sure to have stunning results—transferring images onto cookies. DIRECTIONS 1. Reduce vintage postcard or other image to 65% of its original size on a standard color photocopier, then bring it to your favorite local bakery to have it reproduced with edible ink on thin, sticker-like […]

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Cookie Momsters – Unique Gluten-Free Bakery

Cookie Momsters – Unique Gluten-Free Bakery

What would you do if your life was devoted to teaching schoolchildren and you had a perfect, happily-married life, but you were suddenly informed that your first and only child was diagnosed with autism? Well, this happened to Lynn Yeager, and she knew it was a privilege to help her son Jacob to be and […]

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Double Chocolate Cherry Cookies

Double Chocolate Cherry Cookies

These chocolaty cookies are a favorite in my household and vanish from my countertop in no time flat. The double dose of dark antioxidant-rich chocolate along with almond flour (rich in cholesterol-lowering omega fatty acids) makes these cookies a heart-healthy treat.  Elana Amsterdam MAKES 24 COOKIES 2- 3/4 cups blanched almond flour 1/2 teaspoon sea […]

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