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Gluten-Free Company – Conte’s
For years it’s only been in my dreams that I could bite into a truly delicious ravioli, gnocchi, or pierogi. I would look back longingly on the days of fine dining in the best of Italian restaurants, sinking my teeth into freshly-made ravioli with only a hint of sauce so I could taste every bit […]
Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Chimichurri sauce is a popular marinade among Argentine gauchos, who grill on an open barbeque in the pampas. Flank steak grows tender with the help of a marinade and cooks quickly. Serve some peach pie for desert and you family will be in heaven! INGREDIENTS 1 ½ lb beef flank steak 6 cloves […]
Living Healthy, Without Gluten and Dairy– Part II By Sandi Star, CCN
In Part I, you might remember the long list of symptoms associated with gluten intolerance. I also mentioned, after eliminating gluten (dairy and soy which I’ll talk about at another time) I was able to eliminate my chronic conditions such as migraines and Sjögren’s Syndrome. The key is to eliminate inflammation which is the cause […]
Planning a Gluten-Free Vacation
The key is planning ahead. Call the local health food stores where you’ll be staying well ahead of your trip and ask them about their selection of gluten-free foods. If there aren’t enough gluten-free choices, usually the store will be happy to order your favorite gluten-free foods for you. If there aren’t any […]
Recipe: Greek Chicken with Lemon Yogurt Sauce & “Contes Spinach Ravioli”
Following is a recipe submitted by a cook in my LA kitchen. Click the following link to read/watch my full Conte’s review and video. Greek Chicken with Lemon Yogurt Sauce & “Contes Spinach Ravioli” I love Contes’ entire line! His turned out extremely delicious. Here is a recipe I made to share with any of your readers, Tina. […]
Crave – A VERY Fine Gluten-Free Bakery
As a celiac, I can’t eat gluten. Town after town, I walk by bakeries with their windows adorned with scrumptious cupcakes, wedding cakes, and tarts. My friends walk in and enjoy the tasty delights they can consume, leaving me longing while I attempt to satisfy my needs with a coffee or tea sweetened with stevia, […]
Citrus Butter
I paired it with a delicious piece of Bass and the citrus butter was a heavenly accompaniment! It’s a cinch to spruce up ordinary butter spread! INGREDIENTS 2 c unsalted butter, softened 1 tbsp lime zest 1 tbsp lemon zest 1 tbsp orange zest Try switching the zests with other ingredients to make […]
Life After Bread: Get Off Gluten and Reclaim Your Health by Dr. Eydi Bauer, D.C.
Dr. Eydi Bauer was finally diagnosed with celiac disease after 20 full years of experiencing intestinal problems, joint pain, fatigue, menstrual troubles, depression, and anxiety. Removing gluten from her diet immediately restored her health after troubles which had started in her mid-teens. Dr. Bauer became dedicated to helping others and is now a holistic doctor […]
Quinoa and Buckwheat Flours
Those who suffer from celiac disease have to avoid all gluten in their diet, but diagnosis is not the only concern. There has been concern that some gluten-free products on the market made with rice, corn and potato flour and xanthan or guar gum to improve texture have lower levels of essential nutrients for our bodies. According […]
Dr. Maureen L. Ellis- Shares Her Revealing True Story- Part III
Dr. Maureen L. Ellis =continues to share her sensitive and revealing story about her journey through life and how gluten affected her personally. She writes from her heart, has nothing less the pure intentions to share her story as a means to help. Please read Part I and Part II and get to know […]
Almond Meal Waffles
What a delicious gluten-free way to start the day! If you prefer pancakes try these gluten-free buckwheat pancakes. INGREDIENTS ¾ cups almond flour 1/8 tsp salt ¼ tsp baking soda 2 large eggs 1 ½ tbsp water 1-2 tbsp agave nectar butter or non-stick cooking spray DIRECTIONS 1. Heat the waffle iron. When hot, grease […]
The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook by Elana Amsterdam
I have been cooking all day with Elana Amsterdam’s The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook for a good four months now. This has enabled me to perfect my skills in supplementing almond flour for the all-too-common GF flour mixtures and to try the delicious assortment of recipes she offers. Cooking with almond flour is quick […]
A Comprehensive Research Guide by Shelley Case
Dietitian and well-seasoned and educated Shelley Case has revised and released her eighth book, Gluten-Free Diet. Within the first fifty pages, I had cleared up some extremely basic misunderstandings I had regarding making product choices and reading labels. This book is a basic anyone new or old to celiac disease or gluten intolerance should have […]
Celiac Support Groups: The Benefits of Connecting with the Celiac Community
There are certainly many challenges to face with your new gluten-free diet, and as with many of the challenges of life, I have found that one of the best ways of dealing with them is by connecting to others in the celiac community through celiac support groups and celiac forums. First of all, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cooking with Coconut Flour by Bruce Fife, N.D.
Author Bruce Fife has done a tremendous job in researching and writing an informative book and cookbook in one, all about coconut flour, replacing wheat and all grains in each recipe with only coconut flour! Coconut flour is ground coconut that’s been defatted and dehydrated which results in a wheat-like texture. He shows us how […]
Congratulations to the Winners of my Uli Mana Giveaway of March!
The 3 lucky winners of the March Uli Mana giveaway are in for a most delectable treat: truffle butter, peppermint truffles and hemp nut brownies! See for yourself here in my Uli Mana review video. And here’s what the winners had to say: “OH WOW!!! That is awesome…. THANK YOU! I love that I won something!! I’m […]
Gluten- Free Trading Company Purchases…
Tastes Like Real Food, founded in 2007 by the Bosking family of Cedar Rapids, Iowa was recently been purchased 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gluten-Free Vitamins and Skin Care-Nu Skin and Pharmanex
Supplements can be an issue for a celiac. There are more and more companies guaranteeing GF vitamins and minerals with the rise in awareness of celiac disease and gluten issues. The company Nu Skin has a gluten-free supplement line, Pharmanex, offering confirmed gluten-free dietary supplements in small packs—LifePak Nano—to address issues such as DNA protection, […]
Gluten-Free Chicken Strips
(serves 6) This is a great gluten-free recipe for kids, but an adult-pleaser too! INGREDIENTS ½ c coconut flour or rice flour ½ tsp salt 12 grinds fresh black pepper ¾ c sweetened shredded coconut ( With extra coconut you can make some yummy gluten-free coconut macaroons for desert.) 1 egg 1 tbsp grape […]
Tell Me What to Eat If I Have Celiac Disease by Kimberly A. Tessmer, RD, LD
Kimberly Tesser, RD and LD, is a consulting dietitian in Brunswick, Ohio with a wealth of knowledge in her field of expertise and interest, celiac disease. She is no novice to the world of writing. She carries a history of published books of her own as well as has a co-authorship to her credits. Tell […]
Terrific Gluten-Free Cookie Company- Glow
Mrs. Fields, Tollhouse, Sprinkles—step aside. Jill Brack and her daughter were diagnosed with celiac disease and they felt they were missing out. The mission began: they wanted a good cookie after trying what they were settling for. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pv7feSWQO4[/youtube] With a garbage can filled with flopped recipes, a smile, and determination, this mother and daughter […]
ALCAT Test for Celiacs additional allergies
Just as food allergies can cause a variety of physical and mental conditions, some of them rather severe, food sensitivities can have serious effects on one’s health as well. I was diagnosed with celiac disease, which is an auto-immune disease not an allergy many years ago, and as an author, researcher, and humanitarian, I have […]
