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Nuts Online – Assured Gluten-Free
Nuts Online is your source for just about any nut and nut flour we could ask for. I made wonderful cashew flour chocolate chip cookies one evening, and the next evening I made macadamia nut flour bread as a substitute for my almond flour bread. This company has been around since 1929 and has remained […]
Chocolate Tofu Filling
You are going to love this delicious dessert! It’s a simple, fast, and rewarding dessert to present to the table. It really brings the smiles. Kids love it and so does my chocolate-lover husband. (1 filling for a pie or 8 little ramekins) INGREDIENTS 16 oz (2 packs) firm silken tofu ½ c cocoa dark […]
Gluten-Free Eaters, Check Out Sunshine Burger!
Sunshine Burger is one of the only companies that offers a gluten-free, soy-free, vegan and USDA certified organic veggie burger. Only organic whole food ingredients are used, such as raw ground sunflower kernels, brown rice, fresh carrots, herbs and sea salt, all of which (the company is proud to say) consumers can pronounce. Organic Sunshine Burgers […]
Food Review: Cajun’s Choice
Reviewing and testing Cajun Choice products was not only an educational experience in the kitchen, it was also an educational experience in the culture of Louisiana, Creoles and Cajuns. As we tested the various spice seasonings sent to us, we pleasantly transformed the simplest of dishes into delicious meals bursting with flavors perfectly teasing our […]
Genetic Research May Lead To Celiac Drug Search
In my work as an author, researcher, and gluten-free advocate, I strive to raise awareness for celiac disease and gluten intolerance because I know that with increased awareness will come more research, more correct diagnoses, and perhaps better treatment options. Illustrating this point, studies on the genetic links to celiac disease is leading to more […]
Dairy-Free, Soy-Free Raspberry Ice-Coconut Cream
This is a delicious alternative to dairy ice cream, and it truly doesn’t taste like coconut. Vary the fruits and have any darn flavored ice cream you would like. I sometimes alternate the fruits of choice, but this is an all-time favorite, for sure. INGREDIENTS 1- 13.5 ounce can coconut milk 1- 10 ounce […]
Gluten Free and Stuttering
Can a gluten-free diet help with stuttering? There is some evidence that perhaps it might. According to the case records of the Massachusetts General Hospital, a middle-aged patient, after being diagnosed with CD (Celiac Disease), was found to have his speech abilities return after having been diagnosed with aphasia after a period of several months. […]
Amazing “Nut Crust”
You sure won’t miss your old favorite pie crust recipes when you taste this delicious one! I love to mix and match nut flours and these three are three of my favorites, in this ratio. Everyone raves when I use this recipe. Use for fruit pies, hearty quiches, tofu cream pies and even meat pies. […]
Check out this Website for Kosher GF Goodies!
Now there’s a solution online for getting kosher GF products in Israel and worldwide, offering hundreds of items. I have heard great things about their customer service, too! Check them out today and let me know what you think! Orders can be placed online (www.glutenfree.co.il/english), by phone (972-3-9191025) and by fax (972-3-9191026). Tina Turbinwww.GlutenFreeHelp.info
Bakery on Main
In late 2003, Michael Smulders tasted a granola recipe one of his chefs had been working on at a natural foods market in Glastonbury, Connecticut. He had been hearing for years about the gluten-free needs of his customers, but had not yet had the opportunity to address them. Well, this day was different. He decided […]
Just Poppin’ “Crunchy Munchy”
This recipe is an adaptation of a recipe submitted to one of my testers, Miranda Jade. She loved some of the holiday treats that are on sale and decided to make a slight change and come up with her own recipe. Hint: her favorite starts with the word Moose. After a couple tries- the […]
Yogurt Cake with Rice Flour
This delicious recipe is from a dear friend of mine, a fellow food blogger. It is absolutely to-die-for. I’m so grateful she has shared it with us! INGREDIENTS 100 g butter = 3.5 oz 150 g sugar = 5.25 oz 125 yogurt = 4.3 oz 200 g rice flour = 7 oz 4 teaspoons baking […]
Gravy Lovers: Boston Market’s Poultry Gravy is GF!
The next time you’re at Boston Market, you can enjoy some gluten-free gravy on those heavenly mashed potatoes! It turns out that Boston Market’s poultry gravy has no gluten! (Note: The beef gravy is NOT gluten-free.) I took a look at the ingredients and even called Boston Market to confirm that it was true. Of […]
Cookies and Crème Sorghum Squares
These squares are just delightful and a treat for the whole family! Perfect for a sweet tooth after a savory dinner. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups Popping Sorghum, popped 1 cup shredded coconut (preferably unsweetened) 1½ cup Faux-reo Cookie Wafers – roughly crushed (recipe below) 1 cup confectioners sugar 4 rounded tablespoons powdered milk 6 oz […]
Gluten-Free Crêpes #2
Gluten-free crêpes are great for special occasions and holiday brunches. You busy gluten-free cooks can make a stack of versatile gluten-free crêpes ahead of time. Use a blender to make really fast and easy crêpe batter. Wrap and freeze them for a fast and convenient special-occasion dessert. Serve with raspberry sauce, or your favorite fruit […]
Attention, Canadian Bacon Lovers!
Low in fat, high in protein, great-tasting, versatile in recipes, and gluten-free, Canadian Bacon is one of my favorite items because it’s a delicious and healthy option for GF eaters. Jones Dairy Farm Canadian Bacon, a family-owned company in operation for 120 years, using the highest-quality loins for great taste and texture, outsells all other […]
Gluten Free Help, Tina Turbin and Oprah!
Recently I published a rave review of Just Poppin’s delicious popped sorghum, including many recipes which include this delicious ingredient. More recipes will be posted over the coming months so be sure to sign up for my regular emails on the Home Page. I was pleasantly surprised to find a very large banner featuring my […]
Katz Gluten-Free – Review
I am SO proud and please to have been able to share all the honest feed-back on Katz Gluten-Free Bread good which I was able to share with my Florida and Los Angeles testers this past month. We really had a ball testing these breads out in every scenario imaginable. I was sent Hamburger Buns, […]
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 […]
Gluten Free Chicken Curry
Chicken curry is one of my favorite Thai dishes. I was determined to come up with a gluten-free version, and it is quite a success! INGREDIENTS 4 teaspoons curry powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon corriander 2 minced garlic cloves 1 large onion diced 1 chicken breast diced 1 pack rice noodles Gluten-free soy […]
U.S. Has Yet to Define “Gluten-Free” for Food Labels
Because even the tiniest amount of gluten can make celiacs ill, reading labels in selecting gluten-free foods is one of the necessary skills celiac patients should acquire right at the start of their gluten-free diet. However, it isn’t enough for celiacs to look for a “gluten-free” label to stay safe in the U.S. Although proposals […]
Review: Astoria Mills
Check out Astoria Mills, manufacturer of delicious, gluten-free enriched baking mixes, made in a dedicated gluten free facility and dairy-, soy-, nut- and peanut-free. These mixes let you make all your favorites you used to enjoy, such as breads and pizza crust, muffins, cakes, pies, pierogis, and main dishes. Each mix makes multiple recipes which […]
The Pure Pantry Company Review
The Pure Pantry offers mixes that are not only delicious, but good for you, serving as proof that gluten-free, dairy-free, casein-free, soy-free, and even sugar-free don’t equal taste-free—quite the contrary! The Pure Pantry offers a variety of mixes for gluten-free cookies, cakes, and pancakes, and even an all-purpose mix for creating other baked goods such […]
(Gluten-Free) Chocolate-Covered Fruit
This became a favorite appetizer of mine after a Christmas party I served this at several years ago. They’re always a hit, and a decadent way to meet your daily requirement of fruit! INGREDIENTS 1 pound fresh strawberries washed 8 ounces dried Turkish apricots 8 ounced medjool dates 8 ounces E. Guittard 72% Cacao Bittersweet […]
One of My Articles is Featured in Gluten Intolerance Group of North America Newsletter
I’m happy to announce that this month’s Gluten Intolerance Group of North Texas (www.northtexasgig.com) newsletter features one of my articles, “Introducing Gluten to Your Infant.” The Gluten Intolerance Group of North America, also known as GIG, is a non-profit organization with branches all across the continent with the mission to “provide support to persons with […]
Health Benefits of Quinoa
You’ve probably heard me raving about quinoa, a protein-packed and delicious grain-like seed. Quinoa, pronounced KEEN-wa, although considered to be a grain, is a seed with a delicious nutty taste packed with protein. In fact, it’s a complete protein, which means it has all of the nine essential amino acids. For people on a gluten-free […]
