Translation A while back, I received a complimentary sampling of Surf Sweets Organic and Natural Gummy Candy and Jelly Beans to review on my blog. I have to admit, I received these back in December and I am embarrassed that I am just NOW reviewing them at the end of January! I am a big [...]
The Great Organic Uncured Hot Dog by Applegate Farms
posted on January 30, 2010 by
Translation I got so excited when I found these the other day at Whole Foods! Grass-Fed Beef Hot Dogs by Applegate Farms! And they were only $4.99! And they are really really good! I cannot recall exactly but I think these actually cost a little bit less than the Nathan’s Famous (now gluten-free) hot dogs [...]
blue dominoes Safe Art Finger Paint Winner
posted on January 29, 2010 by
Translation I used the random number generator at Random.org to pick the winner of a free 4-pack of blue dominoes gluten-free finger paint. And the winner is… #3! Karla, if you will please email me at heidikelly13@gmail.com with your mailing address, I will get the fingerpaints out to you! Thank you all for participating! Check [...]
Moondance Heavenly (Gluten-Free) Desserts
posted on January 27, 2010 by
TranslationI was just reading my friend Kim’s blog, Gluten Free Is Life and she reviewed a variety of gluten-free cheesecakes and brownies by Moondance Heavenly Desserts. They looked so divine, that I had to share with everyone! You can check out Kim’s review here and enter for a chance to win a sampling of gluten-free [...]
blue dominoes Safe Art Finger Paint Review (and Giveaway!)
posted on January 26, 2010 by
Translation I am so UNBELIEVABLY excited about this!!! A while back I had the opportunity to try out blue dominoes Safe Art Activity Dough which is not only gluten-free, but is also free of the top 8 allergens, including wheat and soy! We loved the play dough, especially Sam, who built a whole battle scene [...]
Great Specialty Products Bakery Closes After Gluten Is Found In Gluten-Free Bread
posted on January 23, 2010 by
TranslationI realized today when I was at my local GIG potluck/meeting that while I see a lot of #GF headlines, etc., (sorry, couldn’t resist inserting a Twitter hashtag… but more on this in another post) from around the country and beyond, there are a lot of folks that do not hear about stories such as [...]
Gluten-Free Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
posted on January 22, 2010 by
Translation Gluten Free Condensed Chicken Soup printable recipe 1 cup Gluten Free Magic Mix 1/4 tsp. Onion Powder 3/4 cup canned Chicken Liquid (if not using canned chicken, use GF Chicken Broth) 1/4 cup canned Chicken, chopped (if not using canned chicken, use baked Chicken Breast) 1). Add Magic Mix, onion powder and canned chicken [...]
Gluten-Free Condensed Mushroom Soup Recipe
posted on January 21, 2010 by
Translation I found this recipe by accident really. I was researching what condensed soups really are (in order to have a starting point for improving the condensed soup recipes that I had used in the past), and a Google Search took me to a YouTube video showing Crystal Godfrey of Everyday Food Storage (see the [...]
Gluten-Free Magic Mix for Making Condensed Soups
posted on January 21, 2010 by
Translation This recipe is the base for making gluten-free condensed soups that taste much better than the canned stuff you remember. If you are new to my blog and are looking for a good condensed soup recipe to use in your favorite casserole recipes, you have really got to try this! I found the recipe [...]
2010 Celiac Disease/Gluten Intolerance Conferences
posted on January 21, 2010 by
TranslationI thought I would share the dates and the links for further information on two 2010 Celiac Disease/Gluten Intolerance conferences. Celiac Disease Foundation 20th Anniversary Celebration Annual Education Conference and Food Faire Saturday, May 15th, 2010 Los Angeles Downtown Marriott Hotel Click here for more information. 2010 GIG (Gluten Intolerance Group) Annual Education Conference: Savor [...]
Sausage and Bean Ragout
posted on January 20, 2010 by
Translation I made this “soup” the other night and was very impressed, especially by how my children gobbled it up even with the “green” stuff (spinach) in it. Sam totally embraces new foods and he really likes knowing when a food is good for him. Luke on the other hand, is a tougher nut to [...]
Better Batter Gluten-Free Flour Tortillas
posted on January 18, 2010 by
TranslationI’ve already posted one recipe for gluten-free flour tortillas (from Living Without Magazine) that are really good, only the day after they are made. Fresh off the griddle, they are not all that bendable, but after storing them in a Ziploc bag overnight they soften right up and work really well. Then I met my [...]
Flourless Flax Seed Pancakes
posted on January 17, 2010 by
TranslationMy buddy Mary did it again! Mary emailed me a link to a recipe she found on Recipezaar for Flourless Flax Seed Pancakes, very intriguing as they are naturally gluten-free and super healthy (with the heavy cream substitution of course)! So, in order to make these, I needed a few ingredients. The recipe calls for [...]
Corn-Free, Gelatin-Free Homemade Marshmallows!
posted on January 15, 2010 by
TranslationThis is (almost) the end of a 4 year frustration of mine! I have been stumped over how to make marshmallows without gelatin (beef or fish) or agar. While my family and I can have regular store bought marshmallows, several years ago, I wanted to make these for an old playmate of Sam’s who was [...]
Corn-Free Light “Corn” Syrup
posted on January 14, 2010 by
TranslationSo you may be asking why on earth am I making a post on this, especially since we do not have a corn allergy in our house. Well, I am making this post for a few reasons: 1) The documentary King Corn flipped me out. If you are interested, check out the film’s trailer below. [...]
Gluten Free Pigs in a Blanket
posted on January 13, 2010 by
TranslationThis is so cool. Personally, I was most amazed with the “Super Versatile Bread Dough” from a recipe I made with my new BFF, Better Batter Gluten Free Flour! This is the first time in years that I have felt “real” dough in my hands. I could not stop playing with it! Super Versatile Bread [...]
Gluten Free Dinner Rolls
posted on January 12, 2010 by
TranslationI am finally taking a moment to breath and catch up on some posts! A few weeks ago, I received a complimentary 2.5 lb. sample of Better Batter Gluten-Free All-Purpose flour to review. A quick bit of info on Better Batter: the ingredients are: Rice and Brown Rice Flours, Tapioca Starch, Potato Starch, Potato Flour, [...]
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chex Power Sticks Breakfast Bars
posted on January 8, 2010 by
Translation O.H. M.Y. G.O.S.H. That is all any of us could say after we tried these, they are that yummy! Think Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Power Sticks, just lighter on the chocolate. Luke nearly hyperventilated. I have my very good friend Mary to thank for this recipe, a variation she came up with for her [...]
Tomato-Free Marinara Sauce
posted on January 8, 2010 by
TranslationThis is such a cool recipe! I have not made it in a few years, in fact I forgot about until I made a post and referenced a disease called Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EE). Sam used to have a playmate with EE and I got the opportunity to play around with different combinations of foods that [...]
Crunchy Flax Cereal Bars
posted on January 7, 2010 by
TranslationI found this recipe on Recipezaar and with a few gluten-free tweaks, made a yummy new breakfast bar! 1 1/4 cups honey (I used 1 cup Agave Nectar but might reduce next time to 3/4 cup) 1 cup Peanut Butter (I used Natural Jif and added 1/4 cup whole flax seeds to it… this is [...]
Enjoy Life Foods Cereal Product Review
posted on January 7, 2010 by
TranslationTwo of my all time favorite cereals since being on the gluten-free diet have been Perky’s Crunchy Flax and Perky’s Crunchy Rice, which are now part of the Enjoy Life family of foods that are not only gluten-free, but are also free of the 8 most common food allergens! I recently received a complimentary box [...]
Gluten-Free Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
posted on January 6, 2010 by
TranslationSam has been wanting some chewy granola bars similar to the store-bought Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars that his friends eat. I found the following recipe on a website called Make and Takes. Very cool website by the way! In case you are new to my blog, I should explain what I do for recipes. [...]
Gluten Free at Burger King!
posted on January 6, 2010 by
Translation Another fast food restaurant has been bit the gluten-free bug! Click here for a downloadable list of menu items from Burger King that are gluten-free. While it is certainly exciting to know we have yet another option available to us, please consider a few tips to keep you as “safe” as possible, before going [...]
Deadly Habit #2 on Dr. Oz Today: Not Eating Breakfast!
posted on January 5, 2010 by
TranslationI love Dr. Oz, even if there was that little clip at the end of the show on celiac disease that was incorrect. In case you did not see it, Dr. Oz said something to the effect of (this is not verbatim, just from memory): “If you suspect you have celiac disease, try the gluten [...]
Sour Cream Fudge Cupcakes
posted on January 5, 2010 by
TranslationI know, I know… it’s January 5th and everyone is dieting, trying to eat healthier and going through sugar detox from the holiday season. But what if you could have your “cake and eat it too?” Sorry, couldn’t resist that one! I was going through my recipes that have been piling up and this one [...]
Sandwich Petals: Gluten-Free Flatbread Product Review
posted on January 4, 2010 by
Translation What are Sandwich Petals? According to the website, they are the “original gluten-free flatbread.” Well, that might lead one to think of something a little bit thicker, like a pita bread but they are definitely much more like a tortilla or sandwich wrap. The Sandwich Petals come in 3 flavors: Spinach and Garlic Pesto [...]
The Grainless Baker Product Review
posted on January 3, 2010 by
TranslationI am soooo behind on my product reviews! My kids are back in school on Tuesday (love them dearly, but I am ready to stop playing referee! ) and I will be trying to catch up quickly because I have some very cool recipes to share! I received some complimentary products from The Grainless Baker [...]
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