Gluten-Free Krumkakes

These cookies are popular not only in Norway but also among Norwegian immigrant descendants, who reside in the American Midwest. They are traditionally prepared for Christmas, along with other Norwegian goodies, offering a sweet dessert after the traditional Christmas Eve dinner of pinnekjøtt (literally “stick meat”)—salted, dried, and sometimes smoked lamb’s ribs. I’ve been using […]

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Brittle

This is a great recipe to make to keep for when you have guests and just for a yummy sweet snack. Make some cookies too. My daughter loves these and loves my gluten free pesto. INGREDIENTS 1 c sugar½ c corn syrup    ½ c water1 tbsp butter1 tsp baking soda½ tsp salt2 tsp vanilla extract […]

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Andean Dream- ONLY Gluten Free

Andean Dream’s Organic Quinoa-Rice Pasta cooks and tastes more like the “real” pasta I was used to eating before being diagnosed with celiac disease. I had seven people test the pasta with me. We all agreed. We introduced the pasta to those not on a GF diet, and they couldn’t tell it was GF pasta—that’s […]

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Deerfields Gluten-Free Bakery- WOW!

Deerfields Gluten-Free Bakery, located in Schaumburg, Illinois, is open to everyone at their location and via the internet. Lucky for us as well as their gluten-free line is in a dedicated GF facility! Open since 1886, it is now a five-generation bakery. I’m telling you, folks, if you want some tasty treats and delicious baked […]

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Homemade Lollipops

The kids will love making these gluten-free lollipops and inventing their own flavors! INGREDIENTS 1 c sugar 1/3 c corn syrup ½ c water ¼ tsp cream of tartar Flavoring Lollipop sticks Liquid food coloring (optional) 1 tsp citric acid (optional, for a sour taste)   DIRECTIONS 1. Turn a cookie sheet upside down, cover […]

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Liz Lovely

I need to start out by letting you know that what I share with you in this review may just change your life! The subject at hand is cookies. Yes, cookies. Those delectable little (or large) morsels of “yum.” When it comes to gluten-free cookies, we celiacs tend to compromise and like our newfound cookies. […]

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1-2-3 Gluten-Free, is Thriving in the Gluten-Free Community

November 2011 Release: ShapeYou.com, the powerful and innovative health and fitness website, is proud to announce that 1-2-3 Gluten Free’s “Deliriously Delicious Devil’s Food Cake Mix” and “Micah’s Mouthwatering Corn Bread Mix” are winners of 2010 Top Gear of the Year Awards, its “Divinely Decadent Brownie Mix” and Chewy Chipless Scrumdelicious Cookie Mix” are winners of […]

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Authentic Foods

Many people who are new to the gluten-free diet are inclined initially to purchase ready-made muffins, breads, cookies, etc. Nutrition sits on the back burner, and the desire for good-tasting foods takes precedence. Authentic Foods is one company that is out of the ordinary when it comes to nutritional content, flavor, and convenience. I’ve had […]

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You Bar –Create and Name Your Own Healthy Bar

With a passion for the outdoors, nutrition, and family, Ava Bise began creating her own snacks to maintain her energy as she skied and taught lessons on the ski slopes of California. The You Bar company eventually evolved after friends began requesting these nutrition-packed snacks and the idea of a business caught the attention of […]

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Only Oats- Pancakes with Dedicated Gluten-Free Oats

Below is a recipe that was contributed by Rosie Newman a woman who has helped quite a bit over the past 2 years with my gluten-free activities as well as helping me with my children’s book communication needs. Rosie’s  testing was based off of the terrific Only Oats GF products.  Before embarking on these, be […]

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Betty Crocker’s Four GF Mixes

Why did Betty Crocker decide to go gluten-free? Many people may assume it was a business decision to make more money due to the fact that gluten-free is becoming a fast-growing commodity. Actually, what happened was that two young ladies in the Betty Crocker business world found themselves suddenly in the gluten-free world—one diagnosed with […]

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Only Oats – Wow, Gluten Free Oats!

Only Oats is simply that – only oats. There is no other grain in any of their products. I was honored to test a number of this company’s products. I had no idea oats could be made into so many ready-made mixes without another grain, resulting in our palates being quite surprised and satisfied. I was […]

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Only Oats-Inspired Gluten-Free Recipe

Below is a recipe that was contributed by Mara Rouse,  a field tester for my taste testings based off of the terrific Only Oats GF products.  Before embarking on these, be sure to read up on the gluten-free baking tips and ideas, also other terrific recipes from other fine field testers using Only Oats. Enjoy! […]

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Up Close and Personal with Author, Carol Fenster, “1,000 Gluten-Free Recipes”

1. First of all are you Celiac? No, I have non-celiac gluten intolerance. I don’t have the celiac genes; nonetheless, I get sick when I eat gluten. 2. How did you become interested in his area – gluten and celiac? I was told to avoid wheat in 1988, after decades of sinus infections. I realized […]

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Livin Spoonful – A Terrific Gluten-Free Company

  Livin Spoonful, what a great name. I was wondering what these 3-in-by-3-in. crackers were going to taste like. They are fairly thick and loaded with healthy, sprouted and dehydrated ingredients, sprouted sunflower seeds, sprouted flax, organic carrots, organic kale, etc.   I tested 4 different flavors, just the right variety to satisfy one’s particular […]

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Food and Company Review: 1-2-3 Gluten Free

(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.)   Delicious boxed mixes that are easy to make, even for kids, yet they are delicious for every table as well as for many courses in […]

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Can Do Kid- A Terrific Gluten-Free Company

  Do you like children, delicious food, and supporting a terrific cause? Well, I’ve got quite a food company to share with you!  The name is Can Do Kid. Can Do Kid founder and owner Deb Luster supplies tasty, gluten-free nutrition bars all in the hopes of satisfying hunger before it strikes in those little […]

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Food and Company Review: Enjoy Life Foods

  Enjoy Life Foods® is not a company unknown to most gluten-free consumers, but there were things about the company that I didn’t know. Enjoy Life Foods® (ELF) was founded in early 2001 with a purpose to support a product line free of gluten as well as the 8 most common allergens: wheat, dairy, peanuts, […]

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Gluten-Free Summer Camp

     Summer camp is a cherished summertime tradition for children. Just because your child eats gluten free doesn’t mean he has to suffer without summer camp this year. There are actually some camps that specialize in the gluten-free diet, which you can find online; other camps specialize in other restricted diets, such as for diabetic […]

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Jo-Sef – A Gluten-Free Company Worth Reading About!

Cookies are good and can satisfy a little sweet desire now and then, but Jo-Sef gluten-free cookies really hit the spot! This is a company built on love and determination to keep a couple’s son eating normal foods after being diagnosed with celiac disease. After a year of fruitless doctor visits and restless nights, a […]

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Kay’s Naturals Review

We tested a number of Kay’s Naturals cereals and Cracker and were quite impressed with the flavor and nutritional content. All the products have a high protein content with approximately ten grams of protein per 1 oz. This is very impressive. Before getting too involved in testing such a variety of products, as I felt […]

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Food and Company Review: Little Bay Baking Company

Helen Sanders, owner of Little Bay Baking Company, has been living gluten-free since 1980 and spent 30 years recreating family recipes in the form of baking mixes that anyone can simply bake and enjoy. These delicious recipes are casein-free and gluten-free. The directions on each box are simple and there’s no need to make substitutions. […]

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Food and Company Review: Shabtai

  Shabtai’s misson is to create allergy-free desserts, allowing their customers to feel at ease with any dietary restrictions they may have. Shabtai offers cakes, cookies, cupcakes, rolls, and more. They specialize in gluten-free, lactose-free, soy-free, casein-free, peanut-free, and dairy-free products and are very proud to have created so many bakery items that appeal to […]

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Lucky Winners of the Attune Giveaway of May!

The GlutenFreeHelp giveway of May sponsored by Attune was VERY popular. There were many entrants, though only 5 VERY lucky winners. They are in for a delightful treat! Congratulations to Melody Crawford, Ingrid Griffith, Elizabeth Wilbur, Amy Raines and Carol Dawkins-Jones. Upon finding out that they won the giveaway, the winners said:   “Hey Tina, […]

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Living Healthy, Without Gluten and Dairy Part III- Sandi Star

A friend and professional to all- Sandi Star, CCN        Read Part I and Part II now In Part II, we talked about the different levels of gluten intolerance; wheat allergy, intolerance, leaky gut and celiac disease. Making the transition is much easier if you take it in steps or approach it as a […]

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Gluten-Free Aztec Hot Chocolate

The authentic spices give traditional hot chocolate a kick! To really give yourself a treat make some gluten-free brownie muffins. YUMMY! INGREDIENTS ½ c organic dark cocoa powder ¾ c superfine sugar ½ tsp ancho chile powder ¼ tsp chipotle powder ½ tsp Vietnamiese cinnamon hot water or milk of choice DIRECTIONS 1. Combine cocoa powder, sugar, ancho […]

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