Tag: gluten free foods
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 […]
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 […]
NuGo Bars
(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.) The Gluten Free Certifications Organization has given a thumbs up to Nu Go Free’s bars – Carrot Cake (in other words “Yum”), Dark Chocolate Crunch (double […]
Homemade Gluten-Free Sesame Seed Pretzels
These gluten-free pretzels taste just like the real thing—soft and chewy. Mmmm! INGREDIENTS 3 2/3 c gluten-free flour mix 1/3 c potato flour 2 tbsp rapid yeast 1 ½ tsp xanthan gum 1 tsp salt 4 tbsp melted butter or nondairy replacement 1 1/2 –2 c warm water, divided 2/3 c baking soda 10 c […]
Glad Corn Review
4 flavors of Glad Corn, which I’d never heard of before. We had some spare time, and since I was especially curious, I thought we’d start the taste test right away. The 12-oz. bags come in original, jalapeno, BBQ, and gourmet cheddar. We started on the original. The corn tastes like a light and better-tasting […]
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 […]
Bagels Buddy and Me by Melanie Krumrey
Mother of 3 and new children’s author Melanie Krumrey did a very fine job in illustrating and writing the book, Bagels, Buddy and Me. This book is her story of her son’s headaches and stomachaches leading to tests which eventually led to high antibody tests, then her and then her daughter and then […]
Gluten-Free Sole Vin Blanc with Ginger-Lime Butter
Someone near and dear to my heart sent me this recipe, and I just HAD to share it with you! Thank you Sofi Gil. I know you learned this in your cooking school while in Los Angeles. Thanks for sharing it. INGREDIENTS 2-4 filets of sole (or other lean fish) ¼ cup shallots, chopped […]
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 […]
Gluten-Free Spiced Butter
An easy way to spruce up your butter spread! Really good melted on homemade gluten-free pancakes. INGREDIENTS 2 c unsalted butter, softened ½ c confectioners’ sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp ground ginger DIRECTIONS 1. In a medium bowl, beat butter at medium speed with an electric […]
Real Life with Celiac Disease by Daniel Leffler, M.D., M.S. & Melinda Dennis, M.S., R.D., L.D.N.
A new book from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), Real Life with Celiac Disease, offers truly practical knowledge on celiac disease and gluten-related disorders. This book will arm those who are undiagnosed as well as those living with the disease with the knowledge to enable them to achieve much better health than they ever […]
Gluten-Free Sweet Potatoes
(serves 8 ) A holiday favorite, for sure, but I enjoy this dish all year round! INGREDIENTS 7 medium sweet potatoes (4 lbs. total), cut into wedges 4 tbsp softened butter (1/2 stick) ½ tsp cinnamon ½ tsp nutmeg ¾ tsp brown sugar salt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS 1. Steam sweet potatoes […]
Gluten-Free Grocery Shopping Guide and MORE-2 other books too!
How would you like to be able to shop in any grocery or health food store and know what you could buy if you needed gluten-free, or gluten and casein free or even gluten, casein and soy-free? Well, two authors have been gathering information for consumers in need, to be able to shop worry free. […]
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, […]
Chef to Plate International Awareness Campaign
In my work as a children’s author, researcher, and humanitarian, I am always looking for ways to help people with celiac disease or who are gluten-sensitive by raising awareness and making the gluten-free diet easier to maintain. Therefore, I’m incredibly excited to announce the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America’s 2010 campaign, which you […]
Gluten-Free Thai Catfish Skewers & Yummy Cabbage Slaw
Grill this outdoors for a delicious gluten-free summer entrée that’s sure to impress your guests! I like to pare this dish with some homemade gluten-free carrot cake. It is easy and fast to make and you can make it without the cabbage recipe. Prep time: about 15 mins Marinate time: 1 hour Cooking time: 15 […]
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 […]
Gluten-Free Tzatziki Sauce
This delicious gluten-free dip made fresh is great on sandwiches as well as served with your favorite raw vegetables as a delectable appetizer or snack. INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 tsp fresh lemon juice 2 c low-fat Greek yogurt 5 cloves garlic 1 c Kirby or English cucumber 3 tbsp chopped fresh […]
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 […]
Starbucks Adds Gluten- Frappuccinos
I loved knowing that Starbucks was going to carry gluten-free treats for those on a gluten-free diet, gluten intolerant or who have celiac disease. I am celiac. I also love how they will accommodate you by allowing you to read ingredients as well as substitute soy milk for milk in case you are dairy, lactose […]