A Mother from Nigeria Reviews my Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy

A Mother from Nigeria Reviews my Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy

Full time mother and business woman Consolata Ugboko from Nigeria took the time last month to post a review about my children’s book: Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy. And a pleasant review it was!  I do hope you’ll visit her site to read the review and leave her a comment.  Click here and scroll down to the blog entry from […]

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“Allergies and Me” Promotes Tina and Browny Muffins

“Allergies and Me” Promotes Tina and Browny Muffins

Florida-based organization Allergies and Me is an incredible resource for children and adults with food allergy and intolerance issues. Therefore I’m very proud to be associated with such a dedicated organization and to have contributed a gluten-free recipe to their website. I invite you to take a look by clicking on the following links: Allergies […]

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Writing by Moonlight: Lovely Review of Children’s Book

Writing by Moonlight: Lovely Review of Children’s Book

  Adline Ghani from Malaysia and of the website “Writing by Moonlight” has posted a most wonderful review of my children’s book Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy. I am so pleased to share this with you and I do hope that you leave a comment at Adline’s beautiful website. Click here to read the review. Sincerely, […]

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Grammy Award Make-Up Artist Joins Gluten-Free Team

Grammy Award Make-Up Artist Joins Gluten-Free Team

  Mara Rouse has a history of exceptional credits to her resume to add another jam packed filled week of applying make-up for the celebrity pre-parties to the Grammys as well as the Grammys this year, 2010. Mara Rouse is now the make-up artist for any parties or shoots we do while in I am in […]

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Studies Show Link between Gluten Intolerance and Autism

Studies Show Link between Gluten Intolerance and Autism

     Autism is a disorder that is causing more and more concern in the U.S., provoking much research and debate. Recently, various studies, particularly those conducted in the field of alternative medicine, have suggested that there may be a link between autism and food allergies, specifically to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and […]

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Gluten-Free “OH MY!” Browny Muffins

Gluten-Free “OH MY!” Browny Muffins

These are to die for! They are a wonderful result of trial and error but this one does it! Makes approx. 30 brownies INGREDIENTS 2 ¼ cups gluten free baking mix for brownies 1 cup maple sugar 1 tablespoon plus ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon xanthan gum 1 teaspoon salt […]

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Gluten-Free Waffle Cones

Gluten-Free Waffle Cones

INGREDIENTS 1 whole large egg 1 egg white ¼ teaspoon sea salt ½ cup light agave syrup or maple “sugar” 2/3 cup rice flour (brown) 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract DIRECTIONS 1. Pre-heat wafflecone press to about darkness level 3-4. 2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the egg and egg white […]

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Protect Your Celiac Child from Hidden Sources of Gluten

Protect Your Celiac Child from Hidden Sources of Gluten

     Learning all the usual gluten-containing foods, such as breads and pasta, is only part of the challenge of going gluten-free. Gluten makes soups and sauces thicker and salad dressings creamier, keeps yogurt and soft cheeses firm and dried spices from clumping up, and it keeps candy bars from sticking to the factory conveyor belt. […]

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Cooking Sites For You!

Cooking Sites For You!

I am always one to locate some good tools to help us all in the kitchen. Here is one for those unopened boxes or cans in your food cabinet. Not sure of the shelf life? Well look here: http://stilltasty.com. As a mom, researcher and writer I love to share little finds as well as be […]

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Making Holiday Baking Fun With Your Celiac Child

Making Holiday Baking Fun With Your Celiac Child

Be sure to read my December column in the newsletter of the National Foundation of Celiac Awareness, devoted to the topic of the seasonal activity of holiday baking with your celiac child.  This time of year can be a challenge, yet the article offers practical, informative tips on how to create a new, gluten-free tradition every […]

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A Mom Writes In- Her story

A Mom Writes In- Her story

Hi Tina, I just thought I would forward to you a letter a wrote and sent out to any and all CD research centers and organizations I could! I guess if you read it, it tells it all, but I will briefly recap for you. We just got back form a road trip in which […]

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Tina Turbin’s Danny the Dragon Featured at the “Children’s Book Review”

Tina Turbin’s Danny the Dragon Featured at the “Children’s Book Review”

The popular website “Children’s Book Review” posted a most wonderful “showcase” about my award-winning children’s series Danny the Dragon. Not only does the showcase feature my own personal insight about the book, but it also includes a lovely response towards the book from a well-known celebrity.  Click here to read the showcase. Thank you,  Tina Turbin

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Gluten-Free Pizza for the Newcomer

Gluten-Free Pizza for the Newcomer

I decided to create this recipe for the newer Gluten-Free eater. Many people that are new to a Gluten-Free diet are thrown into the kitchen to make meals and bake much more than they had previously. This can put people at a loss, not to mention a longing for foods they feel they can never […]

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Incredibly Story – A Mother’s Journey in Raising Celiac Triplets

Incredibly Story – A Mother’s Journey in Raising Celiac Triplets

In addition to sharing the story of the Fowler family and their journey through all things gluten-free and celiac, I’d like to also announce that all 4 children including Tyler (7 yrs), Parker, Isabell and Peyton (4 yr old triplets), pictured above in their Halloween costumes, were the winners of the October Danny the Dragon contest […]

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Traveling With Celiac Children

Traveling With Celiac Children

Many of us parents have had our share of traveling experiences with our children.   But what about if you’re traveling with a celiac child?  Learn some of my tips on how to easily manage the task.  In fact this is helpful advice for all parents whether your child has celiac or not!   Read Tid Bits […]

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Children’s Bookwatch: Remarkably Detailed Book Review of “Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy”

Children’s Bookwatch: Remarkably Detailed Book Review of “Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy”

As most of you know, I’m a published children’s author of the award-winning Danny the Dragon series. I am pleased to share a most wonderful review of the first book in the series entitled: Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy, published in the November edition of the Children’s Bookwatch from the Midwest Book Review (a highly-regarded, premier book […]

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October Winner Of My Contest-Anthrolopogy Apron!

October Winner Of My Contest-Anthrolopogy Apron!

Tina here is my story to share with you about my precious daughter, Leah: Celiac Disease and 18 Month Old  Leah! A new mom, feeding journals, diaper journals, sleep schedules… all trial and error! Leah’s precious life started with a week in the NICU, but as a fighter she bounded out and has been that way […]

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Your Own Personal Goals WILL Create a Happy Home

Your Own Personal Goals WILL Create a Happy Home

Many don’t realize that having clear-cut personal goals for ourselves is an integral part of creating a happy home. The great news is that it’s not too difficult to achieve this! On last Thursday’s radio show on the topic of Positive Parenting and Happy Homes, I revealed effective tips and advice on how to do the […]

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Author Tina Turbin Will Speak to More Than 500 Students

Author Tina Turbin Will Speak to More Than 500 Students

I’m sharing the details about a wonderful event to inspire “future authors”.  Please read the below. Best, Tina Turbin  Special announcement: Sunset Park Elementary School, located in Windermere, Florida, welcomes author Tina Turbin on Thursday November 19th, to share her Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy book with over 500 students, teachers, and parents. She will be sharing […]

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Gluten Free Delicious TRUE Graham Crackers

Gluten Free Delicious TRUE Graham Crackers

This recipe is truly delicious and a graham cracker replacement. You can cut them big enough for s’mores (the typical graham cracker shape and size), crumble them for pie crust, or cut little shapes, like that “other” brand. INGREDIENTS 2 ¼ cups Cooqi Basic Gluten-Free Baking Mix (you may use other Basic GF mixes) 1 […]

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