Cajun’s Choice- Gluten-Free,Grain-Free Shrimp, Crab & Crawfish Boil

Cajun’s Choice- Gluten-Free,Grain-Free Shrimp, Crab & Crawfish Boil

One of my lovely readers purchased Cajun Choices Shrimp, Crab and Crawfish Boil and put her own spin on it. Take a look at what she has to say and check out the Cajun Choice review.   “I love to use my “Crab Boil” for other things besides a base for soups. I actually put […]

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Sign up for Celiac SmartLists

Sign up for Celiac SmartLists

  Clan Thompson’s Celiac SmartLists—a food SmartList and a drug SmartList—are a series of programs which provide information regarding gluten for thousands of products, including a “Comments” section for people to provide additional information. These SmartLists are available for Windows, Macs, SmartPhones, Palms, Pocket PCs and Blackberries. Tina Turbin http://www.GlutenFreeHelp.info

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Macro Life Naturals – Review

Macro Life Naturals – Review

I had the wonderful opportunity to test a few of Macro Life Naturals Products, the Macro Greens and the Miracle Reds and 3 incredible bars they now offer. I am celiac. Let me clarify,  I am a highly (and I mean highly) sensitive to “greens”celiac- such as barley grass and wheat grass, so please do […]

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Food Review: Namaste Foods

Food Review: Namaste Foods

  Namaste Foods, L.L.C. prides itself on the concept and purpose of nourishing the body with good food, which in turn nourishes the mind and spirit. I think celiac and gluten-sensitive individuals can agree that this statement is true. With my testers in Florida and L.A. licking their lips in satisfaction over their Namaste Chocolate […]

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Hope Paige – Gluten Free Medical Bracelets Available Now!

Hope Paige – Gluten Free Medical Bracelets Available Now!

           With celiac disease awareness on the rise, more and more companies, such as Hope Paige, are coming out with useful products for the celiac community.      Hope Paige is not an ordinary medical bracelet company. Whether you want a waterproof bracelet, one with charms, one to wear to work, or […]

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Dedicated Gluten-Free Oats- Cream Hill Estates

Dedicated Gluten-Free Oats- Cream Hill Estates

  Fulfilling the requirements of both the Canadian and U.S. government standards for gluten-free (http://glutenfreehelp.info) facility certification is no easy task. Ask Beth Armour of Cream Hill Estates, Canada. Cream Hill Estates routinely undergoes painstaking and expensive tests to eliminate any and all possibilities of cross-contamination. The complicated and demanding process begins with the transportation […]

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Nuts Online – Assured Gluten-Free

Nuts Online – Assured Gluten-Free

Nuts Online is your source for just about any nut and nut flour we could ask for. I made wonderful cashew flour chocolate chip cookies one evening, and the next evening I made macadamia nut flour bread as a substitute for my almond flour bread. This company has been around since 1929 and has remained […]

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Gluten-Free Eaters, Check Out Sunshine Burger!

Gluten-Free Eaters, Check Out Sunshine Burger!

Sunshine Burger is one of the only companies that offers a gluten-free, soy-free, vegan and USDA certified organic veggie burger. Only organic whole food ingredients are used, such as raw ground sunflower kernels, brown rice, fresh carrots, herbs and sea salt, all of which (the company is proud to say) consumers can pronounce. Organic Sunshine Burgers […]

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Food Review: Cajun’s Choice

Food Review: Cajun’s Choice

Reviewing and testing Cajun Choice products was not only an educational experience in the kitchen, it was also an educational experience in the culture of Louisiana, Creoles and Cajuns. As we tested the various spice seasonings sent to us, we pleasantly transformed the simplest of dishes into delicious meals bursting with flavors perfectly teasing our […]

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Genetic Research May Lead To Celiac Drug Search

Genetic Research May Lead To Celiac Drug Search

In my work as an author, researcher, and gluten-free advocate, I strive to raise awareness for celiac disease and gluten intolerance because I know that with increased awareness will come more research, more correct diagnoses, and perhaps better treatment options. Illustrating this point, studies on the genetic links to celiac disease is leading to more […]

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Check out this Website for Kosher GF Goodies!

Check out this Website for Kosher GF Goodies!

Now there’s a solution online for getting kosher GF products in Israel and worldwide, offering hundreds of items. I have heard great things about their customer service, too! Check them out today and let me know what you think! Orders can be placed online (www.glutenfree.co.il/english), by phone (972-3-9191025) and by fax (972-3-9191026). Tina Turbinwww.GlutenFreeHelp.info

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Bakery on Main

Bakery on Main

In late 2003, Michael Smulders tasted a granola recipe one of his chefs had been working on at a natural foods market in Glastonbury, Connecticut.  He had been hearing for years about the gluten-free needs of his customers, but had not yet had the opportunity to address them. Well, this day was different.  He decided […]

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Gravy Lovers: Boston Market’s Poultry Gravy is GF!

Gravy Lovers: Boston Market’s Poultry Gravy is GF!

The next time you’re at Boston Market, you can enjoy some gluten-free gravy on those heavenly mashed potatoes! It turns out that Boston Market’s poultry gravy has no gluten!  (Note: The beef gravy is NOT gluten-free.) I took a look at the ingredients and even called Boston Market to confirm that it was true. Of […]

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Cookies and Crème Sorghum Squares

Cookies and Crème Sorghum Squares

  These squares are just delightful and a treat for the whole family! Perfect for a sweet tooth after a savory dinner. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups Popping Sorghum, popped 1 cup shredded coconut (preferably unsweetened) 1½ cup Faux-reo Cookie Wafers – roughly crushed (recipe below) 1 cup confectioners sugar 4 rounded tablespoons powdered milk 6 oz  […]

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Attention, Canadian Bacon Lovers!

Attention, Canadian Bacon Lovers!

Low in fat, high in protein, great-tasting, versatile in recipes, and gluten-free, Canadian Bacon is one of my favorite items because it’s a delicious and healthy option for GF eaters. Jones Dairy Farm Canadian Bacon, a family-owned company in operation for 120 years, using the highest-quality loins for great taste and texture, outsells all other […]

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Gluten Free Help, Tina Turbin and Oprah!

Gluten Free Help, Tina Turbin and Oprah!

Recently I published a rave review of Just Poppin’s delicious popped sorghum, including many recipes which include this delicious ingredient. More recipes will be posted over the coming months so be sure to sign up for my regular emails on the Home Page. I was pleasantly surprised to find a very large banner featuring my […]

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Review: Astoria Mills

Review: Astoria Mills

Check out Astoria Mills, manufacturer of delicious, gluten-free enriched baking mixes, made in a dedicated gluten free facility and dairy-, soy-, nut- and peanut-free. These mixes let you make all your favorites you used to enjoy, such as breads and pizza crust, muffins, cakes, pies, pierogis, and main dishes. Each mix makes multiple recipes which […]

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The Pure Pantry Company Review

The Pure Pantry Company Review

The Pure Pantry offers mixes that are not only delicious, but good for you, serving as proof that gluten-free, dairy-free, casein-free, soy-free, and even sugar-free don’t equal taste-free—quite the contrary! The Pure Pantry offers a variety of mixes for gluten-free cookies, cakes, and pancakes, and even an all-purpose mix for creating other baked goods such […]

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Understanding the FDA’s Gluten-Free Labeling Proposal: Check out This Website!

Understanding the FDA’s Gluten-Free Labeling Proposal: Check out This Website!

I’m sure you’ve heard the great news: the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finally published its proposal for gluten-free labeling requirements and is accepting comments from consumers through October 3, 2011. Now that the proposal has been published, it’s time for the celiac community to take the critical step of providing feedback to the […]

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French Meadow Bakery: Food Review

French Meadow Bakery: Food Review

French Meadow Bakery offers a lineup of gluten-free baked goods that are certified Gluten-Free by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization. We were honored to test French Meadow Bakery’s delicious products, specifically their Gluten-Free Tortillas and Fudge Brownies. The fudge brownies are to die for. You store them in the freezer, yet they stay soft and moist. […]

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