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Gluten and Allergen Free Expo in Chicago- April 29th- May 1st-2011

Gluten and Allergen Free Expo in Chicago- April 29th- May 1st-2011

Living Without, the nation’s leading magazine for people with Celiac Disease, gluten sensitivity and food allergies, has become the title sponsor of the 4th annual Gluten & Allergen Free Expo, to be held April 29 – May 1 in Chicago.  Living Without has teamed up with Jen Cafferty, nationally recognized expert on cooking and living […]

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Gluten-Free Scottish Oatcakes

Gluten-Free Scottish Oatcakes

(makes 18 oatcakes) A wonderful breakfast invention, these can be served with honey, butter, or jam, but they’re just as satisfying plain. They make an excellent hors d’oeuvre or a yummy snack, topped with smoked fish or other meat, or cheese for those who aren’t dairy-sensitive. INGREDIENTS ½ c shortening 1 c regular GF oats […]

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Gluten Sensitivity: Let’s Clear Things Up

Gluten Sensitivity: Let’s Clear Things Up

Many people today are going on gluten free diets.  You can find extensive gluten free sections in Kroger, HEB, and Whole Foods.  Gluten has been in the national spot light receiving recognition on Discovery Health, CNN’s Larry King, Oprah, David Letterman, The View, Good Housekeeping Magazine and more.  There is even a “dummies book” available […]

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“Gluten Toxicity”- Amazing Comprehensive Book by a Nurse

“Gluten Toxicity”- Amazing Comprehensive Book by a Nurse

Win a free autographed book now! My name is Shelly Stuart. I am a registered nurse and I have been working for 21 years in a variety of areas, including gastroenterology and inflammatory bowel disease. About 6 years ago, I was finally diagnosed with celiac disease after many years of suffering with symptoms. I am […]

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Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Chips

Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Chips

This is a yummy snack all on its own or served with your favorite fish for “fish and chips” with a twist! This dish make a healthy appetizer if you use them to dip into fresh soup. INGREDIENTS 2 (8-oz.) garnet yams or sweet potatoes, halved lengthwise, cut into 3/4-inch-wide wedges2 tbsp ghee or unsalted […]

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Kozy Shack Puddings

Kozy Shack Puddings

I was sent three products from Kozy Shack, Chocolate Mint, Chocolate Hazelnut, and Tapioca pudding—all gluten-free. The Tapioca and Chocolate Mint are sweetened with Splenda and the Hazelnut with sugar and natural flavors. The products with the Splenda left us with an aftertaste in our mouths after the first spoonful. They were creamy as a […]

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Bionaturae-  Amazing Gluten Free Company

Bionaturae- Amazing Gluten Free Company

Bionaturae (bee-oh-na-too-ray) is a family-owned organic company located in Italy. It translates to mean “organic nature.” We’ve tested their gluten-free pasta as well as their spreads, organic tomato sauce (in glass jars), balsamic vinegars, olive oils, and nectars. Each product we tested conveyed life an Italian organic farm. The products are pure. You simply taste […]

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Make-Ahead,  Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake with Roasted Apples

Make-Ahead, Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake with Roasted Apples

(serves 14- 16) This one is SO yummy! Oh my gosh you will love it! If you really love chocolate you can use chocolate frosting on it as well. Make sure to make this a day or two ahead of time and refrigerate it then bring it to room temperature before serving, as it will […]

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Gluten-Free Restaurant Awareness Program: Eating Out and Traveling Gluten-Free Community

Gluten-Free Restaurant Awareness Program: Eating Out and Traveling Gluten-Free Community

Chances are, especially if you’re an American, you enjoy eating out, even if you do happen to be on the gluten-free diet. Dining out can be a convenient way to feed yourself on a regular basis, or it can be something you do on special occasions, but it’s an important part of most people’s lives. […]

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Gluten-Free Coconut Nutty Cookies

Gluten-Free Coconut Nutty Cookies

I’m a known cookie lover, and this recipe is one of my favorites. INGREDIENTS 1 c coconut oil 6 tbsp unsweetened apple sauce 1 tsp salt 2 tbsp pure vanilla extract 3/4 – 1 ¼ c agave 2 c gluten-free flour mix ¼ c flax meal 1 tsp baking soda 1 ½ tsp xanthan gum […]

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Autism-Vaccine Author Defends His Research

Autism-Vaccine Author Defends His Research

Dr. Andrew Wakefield, who published a study in 1998 about the possible link between autism and vaccines which was subsequently questioned and discredited by the medical community, has defended his work in an interview on CNN. Dr. Wakefield’s work has been discredited over the past several years, and ten of the eleven doctors who were […]

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Mariposa Baking Company

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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Gluten-Free Streusel Topping

Gluten-Free Streusel Topping

This gluten-free version of this classic topping is easy and delicious! You can put it on any gluten free dessert. INGREDIENTS ½ c firmly packed brown sugar ½ c quick-cooking GF oats 1/3 c GF flour mix 6 tbsp butter, melted DIRECTIONS 1. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, oats, and flour. 2. Stir […]

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GlutenFree Passport: Passport to Easy Gluten-Free Living

GlutenFree Passport: Passport to Easy Gluten-Free Living

Gluten-free living can be a challenging art that takes time and practice to master. Not only do people on the gluten-free diet need to reinvent their home cooking, but they must make changes in their daily lifestyle, especially when it comes to eating out, identifying truly gluten-free products, and learn how to travel gluten-free. Luckily, […]

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Food Company Review: simplyrice™

Food Company Review: simplyrice™

Simplyrice™ rice crisps are gluten-free snacks with a kick. Each flavor is really a taste to be experienced. I love organic brown jasmine rice and this is the base for simply rice crackers. They have only four ingredients and all are 100% organic, according to the company: brown jasmine rice, sunflower oil, sea salt, and […]

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Pharmacies and Gluten in Medication

Pharmacies and Gluten in Medication

Gluten is used in many medications as an excipient, so it is important for people with celiac disease to check with the manufacturer to be sure that each medication they take is gluten-free. Some patients may ask for their pharmacist’s help in reading the list of ingredients or contacting the manufacturer directly. It’s also important […]

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Gluten-Free Meringue Cookies

Gluten-Free Meringue Cookies

Now you can prepare these airy, scrumptious cookies at home with this easy gluten-free recipe! INGREDIENTS 3 egg whites ¼ cream of tartar ¾ c superfine sugar ¼ tsp vanilla DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees. 2. Beat 3 egg whites with 1/4 tsp cream of tartar until soft peaks form. 3. Add ¾ […]

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Smart Treat – A Terrific Gluten-Free Company

Smart Treat – A Terrific Gluten-Free Company

(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.) Each Gluten-Free bite was unique, wholesome and had our taste buds asking for more. My Florida field testers and I had quite a reaction to the […]

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Everyday Grain-Free Gourmet-by Jodi Bager and Jenny Lass

Everyday Grain-Free Gourmet-by Jodi Bager and Jenny Lass

Everyday Grain-Free Gourmet is a cookbook offering a clarification to and simplification of the grain-free diet and its health benefits. It also clarifies some specific points regarding the Specific Carbohydrate Diet and offers some well-researched and documented history and evidence about the diet. Bestselling authors Jodi Bager and Jenny Lass met one day while on […]

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Tina Sends a THANK YOU to All of You

Tina Sends a THANK YOU to All of You

Dear Friends, I’m sending this out to say THANK YOU to all of you for your continued support – it’s a tremendous help and been quite an avenue to meet such nice people. I love reading all of your communications too. A special thanks to many of you for calling and sending in the many […]

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Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies

Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies

Another wonderful recipe I learned about at the 2009 Tampa Bay Celiac Group Cookie Exchange that I just had to share with you!  If needed, make sure to use my sugar agave conversion for your everyday baking. INGREDIENTS 2 ½-in sticks (10 oz.) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 c sugar pinch of salt 4 […]

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TheGlutenSyndrome.net: For Celiac Patients and Gluten Sensitive Individuals

TheGlutenSyndrome.net: For Celiac Patients and Gluten Sensitive Individuals

TheGlutenSyndrome.net . . . dedicates itself to providing information about the “Gluten Syndrome,” which it defines as “any adverse reaction to gluten grains.”

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Congratulations to the Recipients of the MI-DEL Giveaway

Congratulations to the Recipients of the MI-DEL Giveaway

I’m very happy to announce the 3 lucky winners of the MI-DEL/GlutenFreeHelp.info giveaway of March.  Each of the below ladies received a package of chocolate chip cookies, vanilla sandwich cookies and chocolate sandwich cookies. Caroline Schaffer, Jennifer Kay, Ashley Simper They were all very excited about this great cookie giveaway. Here is what Ashley had […]

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Food Company Review: riceworks®

Food Company Review: riceworks®

riceworks® offers tasty chips for us on a gluten-free diet. We all loved all the flavors we tested andhad a difficult time choosing a favorite. The chips are triangular in shape, light, made with whole grain brown rice, and have no artificialflavors, preservatives or gluten. In holding the chips up to light, you can actually […]

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Gluten-Free Pecan Cookies

Gluten-Free Pecan Cookies

This was donated by a teenager at the 2009 Tampa Bay Celiac Cookie Exchange.INGREDIENTS 2 eggs1 1/3 c firmly-packed brown sugar5 tbs gluten-free flour mix1/8 tsp xanthan gum1/8 tsp salt1/8 tsp baking powder1 tsp vanilla1 c broken pecans DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 2. Whip eggs until light. Gradually add flour, xanthan gum, […]

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