Kids Fun “Ice Cream-Sicles”

Kids Fun “Ice Cream-Sicles”

INGREDIENTS: Your child’s favorite ice cream (as much as you prefer) *OPTIONAL: gluten-free chocolate DIRECTIONS: 1. Freeze your ice cream to a firm level. 2. Oil your cookie sheets. 3. Shape your ice cream into fun shapes, yet be sure they are 1 3/4″ – 2″ thick. Cookie cutters are good to use to get […]

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Celiac Disease a Hidden Epidemic by Peter H, R, Green, MD.

Celiac Disease a Hidden Epidemic by Peter H, R, Green, MD.

How Does Celiac Affect You? As I have said before, According to Dr. Alessio Fasano, medical director of the Center for Celiac Research, 2.5 million to 3 million people in the USA have celiac disease. This makes it twice as common as Crohn’s disease, ulceric colitis and cystic fibrosis combined. Unfortunately to date, no more […]

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Tina on the radio – Speaking About “Life’s Goals” and “Life After Mom-hood”

Tina on the radio – Speaking About “Life’s Goals” and “Life After Mom-hood”

I will be on the Best Boomer Towns radio show tomorrow, Thursday the 1st of October at 3:30 p.m. Eastern time. I do hope you can listen in at the above link, as I will be discussing such important topics as: * The importance of establishing personal goals for oneself. * How to be truly […]

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Dr. Maureen Ellis, Ph.D. Connects Up With Tina Turbin- Part 1

Dr. Maureen Ellis, Ph.D. Connects Up With Tina Turbin- Part 1

My husband I both feel like the reason I have been so successful with addressing my Gluten-Free situation is because of my ability to research in-depth every single component of this disease. The first time I went to the grocery store after getting my gluten-free diagnosis . . . I spent hours on the computer […]

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NFCA Does It Again – Go Gluten Free!

NFCA Does It Again – Go Gluten Free!

Everyone is counting down for Appetite for Awareness…don’t be left out! Eat, drink and be merry with the most prestigious gluten-free event in the nation on September 30, 2009 at the Wachovia Center. Over 25 top of the Philadelphia-area’s most influential chefs including Mark Vetri, Marcie Turney and Jose Garces. Top docs from Jefferson University […]

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Listen to the “Women Making a Difference” radio show

Listen to the “Women Making a Difference” radio show

I’m very excited about my upcoming appearance on the “Women Making a Difference” radio show. Will you join me and listen in? On Monday 9/28/09 at 6:30 p.m. EST, click here to be directed to the radio show website. I can’t disclose the details now, but this show and the many others that are lined […]

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Gluten-Free “Full Of Fiber” Zucchini Noodles

Gluten-Free “Full Of Fiber” Zucchini Noodles

INGREDIENTS: 2 pints cherry tomatoes 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2/3 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon salt *2 zucchini, shredded into thin strips 1. Set the zucchini aside. 2. Take all of the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Heat this sauce in a pan. (Makes about 3 […]

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Stevia – Just A Terrific Sweetener

Stevia – Just A Terrific Sweetener

Try this! Try sweetening with stevia, a non-caloric herbal sweetener extracted from the leaf of a South American plant. It is even said to be a good sweetener for diabetics. It also is a strengthener for the pancreas. Stevia has no effect on blood sugar levels nor does it promote cavities or yeast overgrowth. Stevia […]

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Great Celiac Videos- Great Group!

Great Celiac Videos- Great Group!

Do you want a good group you can rely on to learn more about celiac disease? Want a REAL GOOD public service announcement on celiac disease to refer to people and learn a bit more? Go to www.celiaccentral.org  As a children’s author, writer and researcher I am honored to be a contributing writer on their […]

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General Mills Listens to Calls For More Gluten Free Products

General Mills Listens to Calls For More Gluten Free Products

As a children’s author of then Danny the Dragon series, writer and researcher in the area of gluten free I am overwhelmed with joy to know one of our well known cereal companies is willing to listen to our calls for help and change. I now really wish more food companies catering to our kids […]

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Gluten-Free Raw Sweet Crackers

Gluten-Free Raw Sweet Crackers

INGREDIENTS: 7 cups date paste 3 cups walnuts (chopped) 1 cup cashews (chopped) 1 cup dried persimmons ½ cup pumpkin seeds 1 cup flax DIRECTIONS: 1. Mix all ingredients. 2. Place on your flat dish on your dehydrator about 1/8” thick. 3. Flip over about 8-10 hours later. 4. Dehydrate another 6-10 hours. 5. Break […]

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Autoimmune Difficulties May Be Helped With Enzymes

Autoimmune Difficulties May Be Helped With Enzymes

In my research I could share what multitude of information I gather, especially about the immune system in relation to our digestive system and those with celiac disease. Sometimes I just need to share a well written and researched document. This is one of those days. Sometimes our immune system breaks down and does not […]

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Danny the Dragon Eats Healthy and His Author Tina Turbin Eats Gluten-Free

Danny the Dragon Eats Healthy and His Author Tina Turbin Eats Gluten-Free

I  am working diligently on another book. One you may have read about already somewhere on the internet.  Children delighted by Danny’s tales will soon be able to enjoy the sought-after Danny’s cookbook! This cookbook will teach children to prepare nutritious meals simply and educationally through Danny’s guidance, at a level a young child can understand […]

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Gazpacho – AKA Fiber Soup

Gazpacho – AKA Fiber Soup

  Use all fresh ingredients  This dish is loaded with fresh fiber, an ingredient a gluten-free diet can be lacking in. Ingredients:   3 cups chopped fresh tomatoes 1 cup peeled and seeded chopped cucumber ½ red bell pepper, chopped ½ yellow bell pepper, chopped 2/3 cup finely chopped sweet onion ½ cup chopped celery ½ […]

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Gluten-Free and DELICIOUS Filled Pastries or “Tarts”

Gluten-Free and DELICIOUS Filled Pastries or “Tarts”

Ingredients:  1) 2 cups gluten-free flour mix 2) ¼ cup sweet rice flour 3) ¼ cup millet flour 4) ½ tsp xanthan gum 5) 2 ½ tsp baking powder 6) ¼ tsp salt 7) 6 TBL coconut oil (may need 7) 8) 2 eggs 9) 1/3 cup maple sugar or agave 10) 1 tsp cider […]

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TIna Turbin Speaks Out-Bob’s Red Mill

TIna Turbin Speaks Out-Bob’s Red Mill

  I like to make my own GF mixes but I too like the easy way at times and frankly it saves me time. I have a few companies I rely on and this is a great one. Many of your fine bakeries use Bob’s red Mill products back in their kitchen. Believe me, I […]

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Easy Zucchini Frittata

Easy Zucchini Frittata

This is terribly easy and fun to make. You can make one large frittata as a main dish or small little “pancakes” to accompany your main meal. Here you go! Ingredients: 3 zucchini ½ small onion 2 eggs Salt Pepper Oil Cheese, rice or soy cheese (optional)  Directions:  1. Shred the zucchini and set aside […]

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Pamela’s Products Recipe Contest – ends August 16th

Pamela’s Products Recipe Contest – ends August 16th

Any of us not new to a Gluten Free lifestyle are very familiar with Pamela’s Products. This lady has a story that is truly touching and indeed we are rather fortunate that she has created a company with the ethical attitude towards health and caring for others, which she carries. I can not deny she […]

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Gluten Free Expo 2009 Has Arrived

Gluten Free Expo 2009 Has Arrived

Reminder to all my Gluten Free enthusiasts! Eating and baking gluten free is fun and delicious if you know what you are doing. Jen Cafferty ( the founder of the expo) wants to be sure we all are successful in our endeavors in the kitchen. Read on. The 2009 Gluten Free Cooking Expo is August […]

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