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“Congratulations” Letter from Carol Downing at Blossom Montessori School for the Deaf
I’d like to share a lovely note of congratulations (for my award nomination in the AZ Authors Association Literary Contest and as an award-winning finalist of the National Best Books Awards of 2009) from my dear friend Carol Downing, a teacher at Blossom Montessori School for the Deaf, who also provided the sign language interpretation on the Danny the Dragon Meets […]
Sesame Street Halloween Concert – Tonight is our Big Debut!
Today is the big day and we’re absolutely thrilled to be a part of the Sesame Street Halloween Concert! To have this opportunity to introduce my Danny the Dragon children’s series (new audiobook/CD entitled: Danny the Dragon DREAMs – profits from the CD are donated to Dr. Peter Green’s Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical […]
Sesame Street Character to Meet Danny the Dragon!
It is such a delight to know that the Count, from the Sesame Street that we all know and love, will be present for the “Sesame Street Halloween” family concert tomorrow night in Pasadena, CA. (Please see blog entry from 10/27/09 for full details about the concert) Danny the Dragon (lovable character from my children’s […]
Gluten-Free Coconut Macaroons
Ingredients: 2/3 cup sweet rice flour 5 cups flaked coconut (14 oz package) ¼ tsp salt 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 2 tsp vanilla Directions: 1. Prepare 2 cookie sheets by placing parchment paper or liners on both pans. 2. Mix together: sweet rice flour, coconut and salt. 3. Add and mix with […]
Great Press Coverage of the Sesame Street Halloween Concert!
As many of you know, the Pasadena City College Orchestra’s biggest concert of the year is just a few days away: Sesame Street Halloween! We are seeing great press coverage of this well-loved family event, which I am pleased to be a part of, and at which I will be promoting Celiac awareness. Click here […]
Tina Turbin – Member of “Working Women of Tampa Bay”
I am honored to have been chosen as a member of “Working Women of Tampa Bay”, a terrific group of women that I’m very pleased to have connected up with. I’m looking forward to future collaborations with the group.
Tina Turbin to Raise Celiac Awareness at the Sesame Street Halloween Concert!
As many of you know, I will be participating in the “Sesame Street Halloween” Concert (performed by the Pasadena City College Orchestra) at Pasadena City College on October 30th 2009, at which I will also be raising awareness about celiac. At this point the excitement is indeed mounting as this is Pasadena City College’s biggest and most […]
Tina Shares Her Tips for a Successful Marriage
As one of the featured columnists for the Best Boomer Towns website, I have the opportunity to write about issues that are of importance, not only to Baby Boomers, but to the population at large. Click here to read my latest column devoted to “keeping the spark in your marriage”. Here I will share with […]
A Kindergarten Teacher Interviews Tina Turbin
Recently I had the opportunity to be interviewed by a Kindergarten teacher on her radio show Teacher Talk Radio. A wonderfully enlightening show, we discussed topics of importance to teachers, educators, parents and children. Click here to listen to the show. I highly recommend that you listen in. I trust that you will gain new insight […]
Gluten-Free Cooking Spree!
The Gluten-Free Cooking Spree in San Francisco looks to be a terrific cooking event, one which I highly support! On October 30th top chefs, doctors and media members will compete to make the best gluten-free dish! A fantastic way to raise celiac awareness. Let’s all lend our support!
Cupcake Party in the Taste Section of the St. Pete Times!
The St. Petersburg Times recently ran an announcement about my Gluten-Free Halloween Cup Cake Party in the “Food File Calendar” located in the Taste Section of the newspaper! Thank you to the Times!
Fantastic news! Tina is an Award-Winning Finalist – National Best Books Awards 2009!
We are thrilled to announce that my children’s book Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy has placed as one of the award-winning finalists in the USA Book News: National Best Books Awards of 2009! With the unprecedented amount of entries to the competition, we are so delighted that Danny rose to the top for this award.
“Tid Bits with Tina” – Teaching Your Little Ones About Eating Gluten-Free
Be sure to read my October tip and “tid bit” in the latest issue of the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) newsletter. This month’s tip informs parents on how to teach children about eating a gluten free diet. Believe me, it’s not as daunting as it may seem! Click here to read.
Successful Tips to Get Your Child to Eat Vegetables!
My 2nd article written for the September issue of the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) newsletter focuses on fun, sure-fire ways to help your child to actually LIKE eating vegetables, as well as proven methods to “sneak” vegetables in to many of your everyday meals. As I’m sure many parents will agree, the above […]
Gluten-Free Herb, Salami and Goat Cheese Pizza
Easy, easy and just what you need to handle that craving this evening! 1 gluten-free pizza crust 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced 2 large or 3 medium Roma tomatoes, sliced 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled 1 TBS sage 1 TBS snipped fresh rosemary 4 oz sliced hormone-free […]
Tina’s Florida Cupcake Party – A Warm Thank you
This is a lovely “thank you” card sent to me from a child that had attended one of my fun and exciting monthly Gluten-Free Cup Cake Parties, generously sponsored by Pamela’s Products and Nature’s Food Patch in Clearwater. And an equally lovely note from his mother. Enjoy! Dear Tina, Thank you so much for including […]
Tina Turbin to Announce her Cause at Pasadena City College Orchestra Concert
John A. Sexson Auditorium – main performing arts venue on the campus of the Pasadena City College. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the distinguished conductor of the Pasadena City College Orchestra. On October 30th, as part of a very special “family” concert that the Orchestra will perform to an audience of 2,000, we […]
My Gluten-Free Cupcake Parties Are Really Fun!
There is so much happening and such wonderful people reaching out to us to come to schools, events, hospitals and venues. Thank you everyone! I am heading to Los Angeles right after my very popular Halloween Cupcake Party I am hosting with a terrific team of children and parent bakers. I only have 100% Gluten-Free Parties! […]
Listen to Tina Turbin- Every 2nd Monday on this Radio Show
Please visit me every 2nd Monday of the month at 12 noon, EST. The wonderful Host is Jordan Mercedes of Thrive-In-Balance, a terrific and entertaining show. You are welcome to call in and ask questions. Every month we are covering an interesting topic and will be having some wonderful surprise guests! The next show is […]
Tina Shares Healthy Tips and a DELICIOUS Chocolate Brownies Recipe!
As many of you know, I personally strive to eat a healthy, gluten-free diet, yet still LOVE to enjoy delicious, healthy treats. If you visit the link to my debut article in the August issue of the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) newsletter, you will find a helpful healthy-eating “tidbit”, and a delicious chocolate […]
Gluten-Free Carrot Quinoa Cake
You can make an egg-free version of this cake by replacing the eggs with flax gel. The cake’s texture will be denser and heavier but it will taste just as good. Enjoy it plain, with cream cheese frosting, jelly of your choice or top it with a dusting of powdered sugar. This version has more […]
Join Us for a Gluten-Free Halloween Cupcake Party!
By popular demand I will be hosting a Gluten-Free “Halloween” cupcake party, to be videotaped and used to raise funds and awareness for the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical Center. Date: Saturday October 24th Time: 2-4 p.m. Location: Dunedin, Florida RSVP: Rosie Newman at roseann.newman@gmail.com Parents and kids are invited to help bake […]
Lesser Celiac Symptoms, Yet Higher Risk of death
This is quite an article worth repeating and sharing! LA Times: HEALTH Those with less severe symptoms of celiac disease may be at a higher risk of death [Updated] Those who suffer from celiac disease have much to contend with. The immune-related disorder causes digestive symptoms when gluten is eaten, making flour-based foods such as […]
Gluten-Free Arepas
Serve these South American cornmeal cakes with a side of pico de gallo or fresh corn salsa. INGREDIENTS 2 cups precooked cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups hot chicken broth or water ½ cup canned black or pinto beans, drained ½ cup shredded rice or soy cheese 1. Combine the cornmeal and salt in a […]
Tina Turbin and GlutenFreeHelp – Featured at Other Great Websites!
On a daily basis, I am inspired by all of the lovely individuals and websites that I come across in our global “gluten-free” community. I’m also being asked to contribute and write for many of these websites. Click here to read the first of many of my ongoing article contributions.
Gluten-free Cupcake Party Featured in Creative Loafing – Tampa Bay Edition
Special thanks to Creative Loafing for running the following! “Tina Turbin’s Cupcake Party: The acclaimed children’s cookbook author hosts a gluten-free cupcake party, to be videotaped and used to raise funds and awareness for the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness. Parents and kids are invited to help bake and decorate yummy treats for a good […]