Up Close and Personal with Roni Piterman

Up Close and Personal with Roni Piterman

    I am honored to share with you and up close and personal interview with founder, owner and chef Roni Piterman. She has devoted her days  (and nights) to helping others in need of a gluten-free diet in a very special way and has really expanded. This is a woman who knows her business! […]

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Gluten-Free Label Reading

Gluten-Free Label Reading

One of the first steps in switching to a gluten-free diet is learning to read labels. Here are some helpful tips on how to pull this off successfully. There are a couple of steps to determine if a food product is gluten-free. First, see if wheat is in the ingredients list or if it’s listed […]

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CheeCha Potato Puffs – Gluten Free

CheeCha Potato Puffs – Gluten Free

Four boxes arrived at both my Florida and L.A. studios full of a new product I had yet to come across: CheeCha Potato Puffs. Before tasting anything I wanted to be sure of the product’s adherence to gluten-free standards. I was immediately assured that the four products are all manufactured on a dedicated GF line […]

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The Public Health Crisis No One Is Talking About

The Public Health Crisis No One Is Talking About

Here is a very interesting article from Sasha Cagen: Imagine there is a food additive that slowly poisons you and can even kill you. Now imagine you have no way of knowing whether it is in your foods. Three million American celiacs and I find ourselves in this situation. We have been patiently waiting for […]

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Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Chocolate Carrot Cake

Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Chocolate Carrot Cake

  Who would have ever thought that decadent desserts could be allergy-friendly and healthy, too? INGREDIENTS ½ cup white rice flour ¾ cup sorghum flour ½ cup tapioca starch 1 tbsp baking powder 1 tsp xanthan gum ½ tsp ground cinnamon, optional 1 pinch ground cloves, optional ¼ tsp salt 2 large eggs ½ cup […]

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Traveling Gluten-Free Site

Traveling Gluten-Free Site

There seems to be a number of sites on travel.  Karen reached out to me to share a bit about her travel site and here is her story as well: Tina, I launched a website almost exactly two years ago to address this specific challenge: traveling safely on a gluten-free diet. My son, who was […]

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Gluten-Free Poppy Seed Bread Rolls

Gluten-Free Poppy Seed Bread Rolls

Make these to enjoy with dinner tonight—but be careful not to fill up on them! INGREDIENTS 2 c Better Batter Gluten Free Flour 1 tsp salt 1/3 c sugar (sugar may be added to taste) 4 eggs 1.5 c milk, milk substitute, or water poppy seeds, to taste 1 egg-white DIRECTIONS1. Preheat oven to 425 […]

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Chēbē – Gluten Free Company

Chēbē – Gluten Free Company

  Already a household name in the GF community Chēbē bread products again crossed my path and my staffed testing kitchens. We tested and nibbled on a variety of their products, and we have only positive things to share. It’s hard to choose a favorite, yet. I’d say I really took a liking to the […]

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Throw Your Own Gluten-Free Baking Parties

Throw Your Own Gluten-Free Baking Parties

     How do you increase gluten-free awareness and make your gluten-sensitive child feel special among his non-gluten-sensitive friends and relatives? Invite company over for baking gluten-free cookies.  His friends will enjoy the gluten-free cookies and can bring some home for their own families. The praise his friends will give over the cookies and the baking […]

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Pecan-Raisin Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls-Chebe Product

Pecan-Raisin Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls-Chebe Product

I use the delicious Chēbē Cinnamon Roll-Up Mix for this quick, mouth-watering recipe! If you want, whip up some chocolate sauce to dip the rolls into. INGREDIENTS 1 c pecans, chopped 1 c raisins 1 7.5-oz. package Chēbē Cinnamon Roll-Up Mix 1 tbsp oil 1 large egg 3 tbsp applesauce 3-4 tbsp milk, or liquid […]

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Genetic Testing Without a Doctors Visit

Genetic Testing Without a Doctors Visit

Can you control what genes you are born with? NO! You change your diet and lifestyle to avoid the troubles you may be facing and that seems to be about it. Now gluten sensitivity and celiac disease can be evaluated with genetic testing. Traditional diagnostic testing has focused on blood antibody tests and or intestinal biopsies. […]

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Mommy, What Is Celiac Disease?

Mommy, What Is Celiac Disease?

It’s not every day that you find a resource book that both parents and children can read for valuable information about celiac disease. Katie Chalmers has achieved this with her unique picture book, Mommy, What Is Celiac Disease? After a child’s celiac diagnosis is made, there comes the inevitable talk when Mommy, Daddy, or both […]

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Vegan Better Batter Pumpkin Brownies

Vegan Better Batter Pumpkin Brownies

A delicious holiday treat! This carrot cake goes well with it for the holidays. INGREDIENTS 15 oz. can pumpkin I package of Better Batter Brownie Mix DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees for metal pans. For glass, dark, or non-stick coated pans, preheat to 325 degrees instead. Grease bottom only of pan. 2. Stir […]

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Interview with Elizabeth Goldenberg – OneSpot Allergy

Interview with Elizabeth Goldenberg – OneSpot Allergy

  I’m very pleased to share my interview with Elizabeth Goldenberg, President of Onespot Allergy, of onespotallergy.com, full of useful information on the topic of food allergies, food safety and children and much more. Nowadays many people are faced with food allergies, and you provide an incredible website/service which helps people to avoid such allergens. What led you […]

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Mr. Krispers Baked Rice Krisps

Mr. Krispers Baked Rice Krisps

One of my favorites is Mr. Krispers Baked Rice Krisps. These little, flat, oval chips currently come in four flavors, Sour Cream & Onion, Nacho, Sea Salt & Pepper, and Barbeque. They are very light. In fact, 35 chips have only 120 calories—perfect for anyone watching their calories. The chips are made with brown rice […]

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Gluten-Free Scottish Oatcakes

Gluten-Free Scottish Oatcakes

(makes 18 oatcakes) A wonderful breakfast invention, these can be served with honey, butter, or jam, but they’re just as satisfying plain. They make an excellent hors d’oeuvre or a yummy snack, topped with smoked fish or other meat, or cheese for those who aren’t dairy-sensitive. INGREDIENTS ½ c shortening 1 c regular GF oats […]

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“Gluten Toxicity”- Amazing Comprehensive Book by a Nurse

“Gluten Toxicity”- Amazing Comprehensive Book by a Nurse

Win a free autographed book now! My name is Shelly Stuart. I am a registered nurse and I have been working for 21 years in a variety of areas, including gastroenterology and inflammatory bowel disease. About 6 years ago, I was finally diagnosed with celiac disease after many years of suffering with symptoms. I am […]

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Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Chips

Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Chips

This is a yummy snack all on its own or served with your favorite fish for “fish and chips” with a twist! This dish make a healthy appetizer if you use them to dip into fresh soup. INGREDIENTS 2 (8-oz.) garnet yams or sweet potatoes, halved lengthwise, cut into 3/4-inch-wide wedges2 tbsp ghee or unsalted […]

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Kozy Shack Puddings

Kozy Shack Puddings

I was sent three products from Kozy Shack, Chocolate Mint, Chocolate Hazelnut, and Tapioca pudding—all gluten-free. The Tapioca and Chocolate Mint are sweetened with Splenda and the Hazelnut with sugar and natural flavors. The products with the Splenda left us with an aftertaste in our mouths after the first spoonful. They were creamy as a […]

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Bionaturae-  Amazing Gluten Free Company

Bionaturae- Amazing Gluten Free Company

Bionaturae (bee-oh-na-too-ray) is a family-owned organic company located in Italy. It translates to mean “organic nature.” We’ve tested their gluten-free pasta as well as their spreads, organic tomato sauce (in glass jars), balsamic vinegars, olive oils, and nectars. Each product we tested conveyed life an Italian organic farm. The products are pure. You simply taste […]

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