Wax On, Wax Off…Heidi’s Thoughts on Finding Balance
Finding balance. In my opinion, that is such a loaded phrase. Think about it, break it apart. “Finding.” This means, by definition, that you have been searching for something, a place or state of being that you have not been able to locate. And when you arrive at your … {continue reading...}
Gluten Free Menu Plan – Week of January 23
Before I share this week's menu plan, I have quite a bit of catching up to do! It's been a busy week trying to finish up my "little" house painting project but somehow I managed to steal some time … {continue reading...}
Gluten Free Menu Plan – Week of January 16 (And a Few Other Things)
Well, my "wish it were spring" spring cleaning in the kitchen earlier this week helped me realize that my house would be brighter and more "idea-inducing" if my walls were a little lighter. Makes … {continue reading...}
The Science Behind Antibodies and How They Detect Gluten Proteins in Food
Today's post on gluten proteins and antibodies is brought to you by Emily of GlutenTox Home. In case you missed Emily's first post here on Adventures of a Gluten Free Mom, you can check that … {continue reading...}
Curious about Probiotics? Sign Up Today for a FREE Teleseminar with Dr. Daniel Leffler and Shelley Case to learn more
Join Daniel Leffler, MD, MS of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Shelley Case, RD on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 8pm ET for an informative teleseminar on the role of probiotics in GI … {continue reading...}
Gluten Free Menu Plan – Week of January 9
Monday: Chicken Romesca, Sauteed Zucchini Ribbons and Salad Tuesday: Grain-Free Crab Cakes and Rainbow Chopped Salad Wednesday: Slowcooker Spicy Ground Beef and Bean Soup with Cabbage and … {continue reading...}
Kaempferol and an Anti-Ovarian Cancer “Green” Smoothie
Ovarian cancer remains the most deadly form of gynecologic cancer, mainly due to the fact that the vast majority of women are not diagnosed until the disease has become very advanced. Due to its … {continue reading...}
Gluten Free Menu Plan – Week of January 2, 2012
Happy new year everyone! I don't know about you, but I am ready for summer. The weather here in New Mexico has been perfect lately, sunny and in the mid-50's! I'm really getting the itch to get … {continue reading...}
Reconstructing Goldfish Crackers: Gluten Free Style
I cannot think of another processed food that has become more embedded in the minds of children than Pepperidge Farms' Goldfish Crackers. While they are not only just naturally entertaining in … {continue reading...}
On the Outside Looking In: Gluten Free, Family, Holidays and Heartbreak
With the Christmas quickly upon us, I thought today would be the perfect time to answer the following question by one of my wonderful readers...about being on the gluten free diet, dealing with … {continue reading...}
How You Can Help Send Children To A Gluten-Free Summer Camp!
There’s an age-old saying that, in my opinion, has never been more true… “Tis better to give than to receive.” And the holiday season is the perfect time for you to give back … {continue reading...}
Gluten Free Menu Plan – Week of December 19
Gluten Free Menu Plan - Week of December 19 Monday: Beef Pot Roast* (see note) and Salad. Note: this recipe is really good, and it's easy to make in a slowcooker - just make sure your beef … {continue reading...}
Adventures of a Gluten Free Mom’s List of Favorite Books and Resources on Celiac Disease, Gluten Intolerance and Overall Healthy Living
If you've been diagnosed with celiac disease, I'm going to take a wild guess at what your gastroenterologist told you right after he or she delivered the good news: He/she recommended that you … {continue reading...}
Adventures of a Gluten Free Mom’s List of Favorite Cookbooks
As I was compiling a list of all my favorite gluten free cookbooks, gluten related medical/health books and my "would be lost without" kitchen gadgets, I realized that I've never shared … {continue reading...}
A Gluten Free Menu Plan for The Week of December 12
Menu Plan for the Week of December 12 Monday: Pork and Fennel Satay and Salad with Lemony Vinaigrette Tuesday: Baked Slowcooker Chicken, Roasted Broccoli and Roasted Carrots and Onions with Honey … {continue reading...}
Gluten Free Hot Artichoke Dip and Some Important Information about “Gluten Free” Corn and other Grains
Looking for a mouthwatering, "I-will-eat-the-entire-thing-myself-if-someone-doesn't-stop-me" gluten free appetizer to share at a party this holiday season? I may have just the thing … {continue reading...}
MadeOn Hard Lotion: Review and Giveaway
Have you heard of hard lotion yet? If not, listen up because this stuff is awesome! :-D If you or your child suffers from gluten intolerance or food allergies, then there is a good chance you … {continue reading...}
Gluten Free Crème de Brie Champagne and Crab Gratin, Alouette Cheese and The Adventures of Tintin Sweepstakes (and a Giveaway!)
Let the adventure begin! Alouette Cheese would like you to join them for an adventure in entertaining this coming holiday season with the release of the upcoming movie only in … {continue reading...}
Gluten Free Pizza…and a Menu Plan
Before I share this week's menu plan, I want to share my favorite recipes for homemade gluten free pizza - including ideas for dairy free toppings and tomato free pizza sauce! … {continue reading...}
Slowcooker Green Chile Stew (and Home for the Holidays Giveaway Winners)
I love Green Chile Stew and I cannot think of a better soup to warm you up on a cold, dreary winter day. And the green chile is great for clearing out the sinuses! This recipe for Green Chile … {continue reading...}
Home for the Holidays: Gluten Free Fritters (also called Förtchen, Futtjens or Ferdons) and a Few Fabulous Giveaways!
Welcome to Day 3 of Home for the Holidays - Gluten-Free Style, hosted by Shirley Braden of Gluten Free Easily. In case you've missed the first two posts, here's a quick recap for you: … {continue reading...}
General Mills, Gluten Free Condensed Soup and a Menu Plan
Before I share this week's menu plan, I'd like to share an excerpt from Friday's New York Times Magazine article, Should We All Go Gluten Free? that caught my eye (bold emphasis added). During the … {continue reading...}
Home for the Holidays – Gluten Free Style
Are you ready for the most exciting holiday blog event ever? Well if you are, then get ready for Home for the Holidays … Gluten-Free Style, hosted by my dear friend Shirley over at gfe—gluten … {continue reading...}
Gluten Free Stuffed Mushrooms
With party season now upon us, there can never be a shortage of tasty gluten free finger foods! The following recipe for stuffed mushrooms were my husband's absolute favorite before we gave up … {continue reading...}
GlutenTox Home Gluten Test Kits as a Qualified Medical Expense
Emily at Biomedal Diagnostics in Spain I was excited to meet Heidi at the Chicago GFAF Expo way back in April, and even more excited when she and Wendy of Celiacs in the House joined forces to do a … {continue reading...}
Birthday Reflections, a New Addition and a Menu Plan
Can you believe Thanksgiving is almost here? Seriously, where has the time gone? I'm either having too much fun or I'm getting too darned old. Birthday Reflections I love Maxine, her … {continue reading...}
Gluten-Free Vegan French Onion Dip, Football Party Food (and a few giveaway winners)
Since going dairy-free earlier this year there have been few things I actually miss (I'm not vegan but we don't eat dairy and my son is allergic to eggs). Which is really quite surprising to me … {continue reading...}
Ask Dr. Vikki: Can NAET Help with Gluten Intolerance?
Dr. Vikki, I just recently found out about NAET. I would love to know what you think about it. Can NAET help with gluten intolerance? Thanks, Jill Dear Jill, I have not known of a case … {continue reading...}
The Gluten Free Asian Kitchen Cookbook (and a Giveaway)
I recently received a complimentary copy of The Gluten-Free Asian Kitchen but I've been so busy prepping for Thanksgiving that I haven't had a chance to make any of the recipes yet. Drooling over … {continue reading...}
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Honey Spice Cookies
Today's post and recipe for gluten-free pumpkin honey spice cookies is courtesy of the National Honey Board. I did add some recommendations to make these cookies dairy-free and egg-free, as well as … {continue reading...}
Gluten-Free Easily and a Menu Plan
Originally, I was going to forgo publishing a menu plan this week as we are cleaning out our deep freezer to make rooms for the holidays (I'm little afraid to see what's buried in that arctic abyss!), … {continue reading...}
How to Have The BEST Gluten-Free Thanksgiving and a Recipe Roundup
Whether you're newly gluten-free or a seasoned veteran, there is always something new to be learned in this lifestyle. Being gluten-free certainly keeps you on your toes, whether its the sudden (and … {continue reading...}
Candied Sweet Potatoes
I know I may be venturing into sensitive territory here, but I can't seem to find a consensus on what to call this dish. Candied Yams or Candied Sweet Potatoes? While I know that yams and sweet … {continue reading...}
How to Make The BEST Gluten-Free Turkey Gravy
What is Thanksgiving without the gravy? Just an ordinary meal in my opinion. I could honestly go without most of the Thanksgiving feast, as long as I have gluten-free sage dressing drowning in … {continue reading...}
Type 1 Diabetes and Celiac Disease: Westin’s Story
When my son Sam's intestinal biopsy came back "negative" for celiac disease in 2008 (after his celiac blood tests were blatantly positive), I had a big decision to make. To implement the gluten-free … {continue reading...}
Gluten Free 101, Fat Elvis and a Menu Plan
Gluten-Free 101 Before I share this week's menu plan, I want to let you know that I'll be adding a new feature here at Adventures of a Gluten Free Mom called Gluten Free 101. A few times a month, I … {continue reading...}
Gluten-Free Sage Dressing (Updated)
This recipe was originally published in 2009, but I've updated it with new photos and substitution recommendations for accommodating additional allergens. This recipe for Sage dressing hails from … {continue reading...}
Celiac Disease: The Critical Role of Probiotics in Healing a Leaky Gut
Dr. Vikki Petersen recently posted a new video, Celiac Disease: An Epidemic on the Rise and I want to share it with you because it is very important to understand that celiac disease gets … {continue reading...}
Detox for a good Cause with Some Delicious Smoothie and Juice Recipes
One cold January, 20+ bloggers came together for 31 days to share 31 nourishing and detoxifying smoothie, juice, and soup recipes. The blogosphere buzzed with great new ways of upping the intake of … {continue reading...}
Halloween Recipe Roundup and a Menu Plan
Are you ready for Halloween? My boys sure are biting at the bit (okay, their mom is too). Before your little beggar dives into his or her loot bag tomorrow, make sure you're armed with the 2011 … {continue reading...}
Gluten and Grain-Free Crab Cakes
I can vividly recall the first time I was introduced to a crab cake. I was 25 years old and we met in a dimly lit restaurant over a glass of Cabernet. I was shy at first, but my tall and … {continue reading...}
Kickin’ Chicken Soup
My in-laws are the king and queen of soup recipes and this is one of my absolute favorites, perfect for a crisp autumn day like today...it will warm you right up! Another bonus, it's naturally … {continue reading...}
Dill Dip: Dairy-Free, Corn-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free and Soy-Free
What is it about a creamy, tangy dip that makes raw veggies so alluring to children? There are plenty of other crudité companions, hummus and baba ganoush being two of my personal favorites. My … {continue reading...}
Ask Heidi: Cheating on the gluten free diet
Marjorie asked: You have been so forthcoming about being a former gluten cheater and I really appreciate your honesty. I'm guilty of cheating too, it is so hard to stay on this diet … {continue reading...}
Gluten Sensitivity and Autism
The following is a new video from Dr. Vikki Petersen of HealthNOW Medical Center, sharing information she recently learned from the renowned celiac researcher, Dr. Alessio Fasano, regarding gluten … {continue reading...}
How to Make Dairy/Casein-Free, Soy-Free and Corn-Free Butter
A couple weeks ago I struck gold when I found a recipe for homemade vegan butter on veganbaking.net. The recipe's creator, Mattie, is brilliance personified. So brilliant in fact, I think he … {continue reading...}
And welcome to my blog!
Whether you're here looking for advice on how to go gluten free (with delicious kid-approved recipes of course!), or to read some of the latest medical research on celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity...or even to read about one woman's rise from the depths of gluten-free despair to a place of downright enthusiasm, it makes no matter. The point is, you are here now so let's have some fun!
