Gluten-Free Food: JK Gourmet

Gluten-Free Food: JK Gourmet

JK Gourmet is a unique Canadian company offering foods made totally from ingredients assured to be GF, grain-free, dairy-free, lactose-free, soy-free, trans fat-free and labeled accurately, with no sugar and only a touch of honey for sweetening. A company dedicated to making all-natural, healthy, whole food that tastes good—is this possible? Read on… Jodi Bager […]

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Tampa Area Celiacs a Support Group- Janet Heitler

Tampa Area Celiacs a Support Group- Janet Heitler

  There are many ways we with celiac or gluten intolerance can help others. One way is to head a group. Jane is an exceptional woman with her story and running a group for many years now. Here is her story and a link to a news article about her and her experiences. Really worth […]

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“Allergies and Me” Promotes Tina and Browny Muffins

“Allergies and Me” Promotes Tina and Browny Muffins

Florida-based organization Allergies and Me is an incredible resource for children and adults with food allergy and intolerance issues. Therefore I’m very proud to be associated with such a dedicated organization and to have contributed a gluten-free recipe to their website. I invite you to take a look by clicking on the following links: Allergies […]

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Gluten-Free Food and Bakery: Katz Gluten-Free Gourmet

Gluten-Free Food and Bakery: Katz Gluten-Free Gourmet

Sitting at home creating gluten-free recipes for herself, family, and friends was pure delight to Mrs. Fradel Katz, diagnosed celiac. Little did she know that word would spread and the popularity of her foods would grow. Orders started flooding in until Fradel knew that her “hobby” was destined to become a flourishing business, and it […]

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Gluten-Free Raw Energy-Fiber Crackers

Gluten-Free Raw Energy-Fiber Crackers

Fiber is necessary for us all and even more so for those on a GF diet. These crackers are full of protein, energy and fiber. You do need a dehydrator to make these. INGREDIENTS 7 cups date paste 1 cup flax (grind up ½ cup of this, and the other ½ leave whole) 2 cups […]

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Sugar To Agave Conversion

Sugar To Agave Conversion

Converting Your Recipes to Agave Nectar: Agave Nectar is sweeter than sugar, so you can use less! 1. Substitute 2/3 cup agave nectar per 1 cup sugar. 2. Compensate for the moisture in the agave nectar by reducing other liquids added by 1 FL OZ per 2/3 cup agave used. You can also estimate the […]

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Central Florida is the World’s Most Celiac-Friendly Destination!

Central Florida is the World’s Most Celiac-Friendly Destination!

 It’s always nice to receive a pleasant message, which in turn makes the day that much more brighter.  The Attune Foods Community Manager recently wrote to me concerning a  product review of their delicious gluten-free bars.  As a side note, these bars are fantastic and the video and written rave reviews will be posted soon! She shared […]

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True Story: Stomach Pains Vanish After Eating Gluten-Free!

True Story: Stomach Pains Vanish After Eating Gluten-Free!

Following is a terrific testimonial from a man that had participated in my Gluten-Free Taste Testing Party on January 17th.  “After the meeting at your house for the products taste party I decided to get very strict on a gluten free  program. “After two days I had zero gut pain and a brain fog is clearing.   I […]

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Gluten-Free Taste Testing Parties: East and West Coasts

Gluten-Free Taste Testing Parties: East and West Coasts

At my Gluten-Free taste-testing party on Sunday the 17th, we tested 42 Gluten-Free products in the course of 2-1/2 hours. I had everyone take diligent notes on their feedback for each and every item I presented. The results have already been put together in my various reviews which my team in LA and FL worked hard on.  I want […]

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Top Gluten-Free Companies Reviewed

Top Gluten-Free Companies Reviewed

One of my most involved projects lately (with my staff in FL and LA) has been the delicious and delightful task of reviewing gluten-free cookbooks, gluten-free foods and a variety of other gluten-free products such as cosmetics, vitamins and more. My team and I are having a wonderful time and are quite excited to share […]

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Gluten-Free Blueberry Pie

Gluten-Free Blueberry Pie

INGREDIENTS: One double gluten-free pie crust 5 cups fresh wild blueberries ¾ cup maple sugar ¼ cup rice flour 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon rice milk, or egg yolk for brushing 1 tablespoon sugar, for sprinkling DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. In a […]

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Gluten-Free Crostini with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and Feta Cheese

Gluten-Free Crostini with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and Feta Cheese

There’s always a little Italian in all of us, and for us on a Gluten-Free diet, we have to come up with ways to satisfy all our taste desires – and we easily can. Here you go! INGREDIENTS: Sun-dried tomato pesto: ¾ cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil) 3-4 cloves garlic, to taste 1 […]

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Gluten-Free “OH MY!” Browny Muffins

Gluten-Free “OH MY!” Browny Muffins

These are to die for! They are a wonderful result of trial and error but this one does it! Makes approx. 30 brownies INGREDIENTS 2 ¼ cups gluten free baking mix for brownies 1 cup maple sugar 1 tablespoon plus ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon xanthan gum 1 teaspoon salt […]

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Gluten-Free Waffle Cones

Gluten-Free Waffle Cones

INGREDIENTS 1 whole large egg 1 egg white ¼ teaspoon sea salt ½ cup light agave syrup or maple “sugar” 2/3 cup rice flour (brown) 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract DIRECTIONS 1. Pre-heat wafflecone press to about darkness level 3-4. 2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the egg and egg white […]

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Perrigo’s New Gluten-Free “claim” on Drugs

Perrigo’s New Gluten-Free “claim” on Drugs

By Shandra Martinez ALLEGAN — Perrigo Co.’sannouncement Monday it will be the first manufacturer in the United States to label more than 200 of its over-the-counter drugs gluten free is drawing mixed reactions. The problem is the Food and Drug Administration has not come out with a standard for what is considered gluten free, said Elaine […]

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Protect Your Celiac Child from Hidden Sources of Gluten

Protect Your Celiac Child from Hidden Sources of Gluten

     Learning all the usual gluten-containing foods, such as breads and pasta, is only part of the challenge of going gluten-free. Gluten makes soups and sauces thicker and salad dressings creamier, keeps yogurt and soft cheeses firm and dried spices from clumping up, and it keeps candy bars from sticking to the factory conveyor belt. […]

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Tina’s Gluten-Free Cupcake Party Sponsored by Pamela’s Products

Tina’s Gluten-Free Cupcake Party Sponsored by Pamela’s Products

We had SO much fun baking to our hearts content, decorating with our imaginations soaring, eating Pamela’s Products and enjoying one another’s company. I am honored and grateful be able to have incredibly delicious ingredients and fun give-aways for my parties, all from Pamela’s Products as well as Nature’s Food Patches LOADED gift bags , once […]

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Gluten-Free Chicken Breasts with Cherry-Chocolate Sauce

Gluten-Free Chicken Breasts with Cherry-Chocolate Sauce

INGREDIENTS ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons salt 4 cups water 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves ¼ cup rice flour 1 ½ tablespoons coconut oil 1 ½ tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1/3 cup dried cherries 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons brandy (optional but good) 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, […]

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Gluten-Free Manufacturers Giving Back

Gluten-Free Manufacturers Giving Back

Tricia Thompson, M.S., RD is a nutrition consultant, author andspeaker specializing in celiac disease and the gluten-free diet. This week I would like to recognize manufacturers of gluten-free food who are generously helping out our gluten-free friends in need. Please support these companies by purchasing their products. If you are a manufacturer of gluten-free food, […]

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New York Times- Celiac is Underdiagosed!

New York Times- Celiac is Underdiagosed!

An article was published today in the New York Times entitled: “The Overlooked Diagnosis of Celiac Disease”.  A very well-written article on a largely over-looked topic, I wanted to share the link to the full article with everyone:  Tina Turbin

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