Adventures of a Gluten Free Mom
Gluten and Allergen Friendly Recipes that the Whole Family will Love
Have you heard of hard lotion yet? If not, listen up because this stuff is awesome! If you or your child suffers from gluten intolerance or food allergies, then there is a good chance you are all too familiar with the many skin conditions that often accompany both food allergies and gluten intolerance: eczema (atopic [...]
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 theaters, The Adventures of Tintin! Alouette has joined the quest with Tintin, an intrepid young reporter whose relentless pursuit of a good story thrusts [...]
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: From November 28 – December 23, we have 25 bloggers sharing 26 gluten-free recipes that mean “home” and “holidays” to [...]
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 the photos is another matter entirely, I’ve done plenty of that! Mike and I had a great idea…we decided that we’re [...]
I was the recent recipient of 4 complimentary packages of Enjoy Life Foods New Crunchy Cookies and while I did not personally sample them (I avoid all grains and cane sugar), my guys had a lot of fun “working” on my behalf…it’s a tough job, ya know! I really like Enjoy Life Foods, they are [...]
Gluten and allergen free moms, REJOICE! The day has finally arrived that our kiddos can make the dreaded Fruit Loop necklace along side their classmates and no longer feel left out! It was precisely the above situation that led me to Freedom Foods in the land down under a couple weeks ago. When Luke and [...]
I am very excited to share some fabulous gluten free personal care products from Green Beaver with you today. Green Beaver is a Canadian Company that believes mother nature is fully capable of helping us to take care of ourselves, which is why they rely on pure natural ingredients [...]
Isn’t that a pretty hamburger bun? And yes, it’s as soft and moist as you might be imaging it to be. While I couldn’t eat any of the buns from the complimentary package I recently received from Canyon Bakehouse for this review, I know how moist and fluffy they are because I was able to [...]
This year is quickly becoming my year of all things marinades, rubs, sauces and dressings. Growing up, we relied on salt and condensed soup “gravy” to add flavor and moisture to our meats and veggies (which were often dry and/or mushy and therefore required something to help them go down). Sadly, I was fine with [...]
Let me first start off saying that there are some parts of my “job” as a blogger that are just down right difficult to do and the perfect examples are yesterday’s gluten free beer showdown and today’s review of Top Shelf Ultra Premium Cocktail Mixers. Sometimes, ya just gotta take one (or two) for the [...]
I just love the first week of summer vacation, don’t you? No more of the hectic morning rush out the door to get to school and no more packing gluten free, allergen free lunchboxes! Instead, I’m now quietly sipping green smoothies on the patio, listening to the birds chirp their little songs and tending to [...]
I am very excited to share today’s product review with you! While we were perusing the vendor fair at the GFAF Expo in Chicago, my friend Wendy of Celiacs in the House and I stopped by the GlutenTox Home booth and had a great conversation with Catherine Torgler, PhD of Biomedal Diagnostics, the developer of [...]
Dr. Vikki Petersen, a Doctor of Chiropractic and Certified Clinical Nutritionist, is founder of the renowned HealthNOW Medical Center in Sunnyvale, California. She is co-author of “The Gluten Effect,” a bestselling book that has been celebrated by leading experts as an epic leap forward in gluten sensitivity diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Vikki herself is acknowledged [...]
If you’re like my family and cannot have gluten, dairy, eggs or refined sugar then you know how challenging breakfast can be! For the past few months we’ve been enjoying green smoothies and homemade breakfast sausage…7 days a week…and we were in need of a little change up, at least on the weekends. So, when [...]
It’s going to be another crazy week for me as I prepare to leave for Chicago on Thursday to attend the Gluten and Allergen Free Expo. This will be the first time that I’ve left my brood since embarking on “Operation Leaky Gut” and I have to admit that I’m a little nervous as to [...]
I recently received a complimentary copy of my sweet friend Elana Amsterdam’s new cookbook, Gluten-Free Cupcakes: 50 Irresistible Recipes Made with Almond and Coconut Flour. So while my boys were spending the weekend with their grandparents, I broke out the eggs and went to town! I decided to try the Lime Cupcakes, and OMG! They [...]
I recently received some thrilling news that I am very excited to be sharing with you today. And I do mean thrilling! A couple of days ago, I received an email from Hilary over at So Delicious Dairy-Free, with a few details of their brand new products slated for 2011. I just about fell off [...]
I recently received a complimentary copy of the 2010 Celiac and Gluten Sensitivity Forum DVD from Dr. Vikki Petersen and it had such a profound impact on me that I simply must tell you about it. In this video, four renowned experts (Cynthia Kupper, R.D., founder of the Gluten Intolerance Group, Dr. Rodney Ford, M.D., [...]
I want to say thanks to all of you for the many kind comments to my recent post. In the weeks to come, I hope to post more thoughts of mine on all things gluten-free. For the guys out there who don’t feel comfortable leaving a comment on this blog, you can now contact me [...]
I am really excited to share a wonderful online resource with you today. MyFoodMyHealth is a customized online meal planning service that takes advantage of the healing power of real, whole foods to help you control various health conditions and food allergies. MyFoodMyHealth is designed not only for individuals and their families, but for Healthcare [...]
Homemade corn-free, egg-free, soy-free mayonnaise. It may not seem like a big deal to some, but for this food allergic foodie…it was nothing short of a Christmas miracle! Having this little gem of a recipe allowed me to make a corn-free, dairy/casein-free, egg-free and soy-free Ranch dressing on Christmas day to go along with my [...]
I have a great new gluten-free product line to share with you called Marion’s Smart Delights. Well, I am 99% confident of that statement anyway, at least based on the trail of evidence left by a certain 3-foot little rascal in my house…but more on that in a minute. In the spirit of full disclosure, [...]
Several weeks ago I received a few complimentary samples of Alouette’s new products which have been released just in time for the 2010 Holiday Season. Here is a snippet from the press release: The new products include Alouette Gourmet Spreadable Cheese Logs in Garlic & Herbs and Sundried Tomatoes flavors; and Alouette Cheesecake, a limited [...]
Welcome to the second day of 12 Days of Christmas Cookies, being hosted by the fabulous Maggie of She Let Them Eat Cake. In the event you missed the kickoff yesterday, Amy Green of Simply Sugar & Gluten-Free, shared a recipe for Pistachio Cranberry Biscotti. Amy is also hosting a giveaway for FREE baking supplies, [...]
I’ve teamed up with 9 other gluten-free bloggers to help Katie Chalmers, author and illustrator of the new children’s book, Mommy, What Is Celiac Disease? give away 10 holiday gift bags filled with all sorts of gluten-free treats and trinkets, including a signed copy of her book! The following bloggers will also be hosting The [...]
Have I got a treat for you! My buddy Maggie from She Let Them Eat Cake has put together a fantastic blog event called 12 Days of Gluten-Free Cookies that will make Christmas cookie swaps, parties, and school festivities so much easier for you this year! For 12 days, starting December 1st, 6 different gluten-free [...]
Have you tried Earth Cafe’s Gluten-Free, Vegan Cheesecakes yet? If you haven’t, then you really should, especially if you are like me and find yourself scrambling at the last minute for a gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free pumpkin pie option for Thanksgiving! All of Earth Cafe’s cheesecakes are gluten-free, raw and vegan. To check for other [...]
Kettle Cuisine was founded in 1986 by Jerry Shafir after he identified a need in the marketplace for quality soups in the food service industry. The following information is from the Kettle Cuisine website: In 1986, Restaurateurs serving soup had two options: make it themselves or buy poor quality canned or frozen premade soups. The [...]
I recently received a complimentary Gluten-Free Bisquick Baking Mix Prize Pack, courtesy of Bisquick, through MyBlogSpark to review and share with you. I already reviewed the gluten-free Bisquick back in July (you can read my review here), but I wanted to participate in the giveaway! The following information is from MyBlogSpark: Introducing Bisquick® Gluten Free [...]
If you have been reading my blog for long, or happen to ‘Like’ my Facebook page, then you know how much I love Dr. Vikki Petersen’s educational videos! In fact, I have 22 of her videos on my video page. Really, I love her and what she is doing for the gluten-free community! More specifically, [...]
I am over the moon about my brand new cookbook, Gluten-Free Girl and the Chef: A Love Story with 100 Tempting Recipes, but not just because of the brilliant recipes that lie within. The recipes, no doubt are amazing, I can tell that by texture alone (I have been without my sense of taste for [...]
First, I must apologize for the lack of noodles in the above picture. I’m sure you can imagine the many uses for a plate full of fresh noodles that a 6 and 3 year old boy’s imagination could muster up (I’m still not sure how one ended up in the fishbowl). I am also sorry [...]
I am SO EXCITED about this review and giveaway that I can hardly stand it!! To all my corn-free friends out there (especially the itty-bitty’s), it’s time to throw a popcorn Mini Pop party! What the heck is a “Mini Pop” you ask? Well, Mini Pops are an itty bitty corn-free version of popcorn made [...]
I recently received a big box of complimentary gluten-free sweets from Katz Gluten Free Bake Shoppe to sample and review on my blog. Katz is a dedicated and certified gluten-free bakery (it is also completely nut-free and dairy-free), and all of their products are certified Kosher. Katz was established in 2006 by Mrs. Katz, the [...]
Gluten-Free Sopaipillas. Fluffy “pillows” of fried dough, drizzled with sweet honey…oh, how I never thought this day would come!! Why is this such a big deal to me, you ask? Well, I live in New Mexico, the birthplace of sopaipillas and they are as commonplace in New Mexican restaurants as bread baskets are in Italian [...]
I love goat cheese. Its creamy texture and tangy mouth-feel is the perfect complement for a variety of appetizers, grilled meats, salads and desserts. Goat cheese pairs perfectly with beets, raspberries and strawberries. In fact, this has been one of my favorite ways to enjoy Chavrie® goat cheese this summer (I am in my infancy [...]
My youngest son loves “jelly” cups (a.k.a. Jello/Gelatin), but when we started a synthetic dye-free challenge a few months ago, out went the Jello brand gelatin cups! I tried a product by the NutraDrink company called Natural Jel Desserts back in May (see my “Funny Oranges post”) and while I was initially impressed with the [...]
I recently received several complimentary gluten-free products from Goldbaum’s to sample and review on my blog. I have been ordering Goldbaum’s gluten-free ice cream “cake-style” cones for a few years now, but that is all I had tried up until this point (and we love them!). GF mom tip: the cake-style cones are handy snacks [...]
I was so excited to see all the entries for this great giveaway! Thank you all for participating (I have another great giveaway coming up next week, so be sure to check that out). I used the Random Number Generator to pick the winner and that person is: Lisa!! Lisa said: Heidi my son needs [...]
I love Boar’s Head brand deli meats and cheeses, in fact, it is the only brand of deli meat I buy for my family anymore. I primarily buy the low sodium turkey breast (at 2 pounds a week!) but we also like to indulge in the low sodium ham and roast beef on occasion. I [...]
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Thanks to everyone for participating in this great giveaway! I used the Random Number Generator to pick the winner and that person is: Susan Towner! Congratulations Susan! I will email you with the coupon code to download your free copy of The Gluten-Free Diner Cookbook. I am finishing up another review (with a giveaway) for [...]
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I’m sorry this is going up so late in the day, but I had an unexpected trip to the pediatrician today, Luke has pink eye, in both eyes! Adding to the fun was a two hour wait at the pharmacy for eye drops!! Is it just me, or do you ever wonder why it takes [...]
I was the recent recipient of a complimentary sample of SUSTA™ Natural Sweetener by NTX Nutritionals. I was really excited to try this product because it is unlike any sugar alternative that I have ever tried before; but I will get to that in a moment. First, I want to tell you how it tastes, [...]
Thank you all so much for entering this giveaway and sharing your stories. Of all the books I have ever read on this subject, Dangerous Grains is the one I would recommend more than any other. Although I cannot afford to buy everyone a copy of this book, I believe in it so much that [...]
Thank you everyone for your participation in this great giveaway, courtesy of Riega Foods! I enjoyed reading your comments and the great thing about these cheese sauce packets is that they are tested twice for the presence of gluten AND they cost less than the non-tested bulk cheese powder I previously bought! An added bonus, [...]
WOW!!! I am blown away by everyone’s participation in this giveaway! I have such empathy for everyone who REALLY has to travel to find a store with a decent selection of GF foods, I didn’t realize just how lucky I am to live in a city with a Whole Foods, Sunflower Market, Trader Joe’s, Vitamin [...]
Thanks to everyone who entered this giveaway! I used the Random Number Generator to select the winner and the winner is… Cindy Winther! Congratulations Cindy! I will email you for your shipping information. Cindy, please remember that these are not gluten-free products! Incoming search terms:cascadian farms gluten free (26)are cascadian farms products gluten free (9)is [...]
The simple act of unplugging electronics when you aren’t using them not only reduces energy, but could save you as much as 10 percent on your electric bill. With Earth Day’s 40th anniversary on April 22nd (Thursday) fast approaching, Cascadian Farm wants you to join the celebration by pledging to follow a few eco-friendly tips [...]
Thanks everyone for entering the “Nourish Your Inner Goddess” Giveaway, courtesy of Yoplait and MyBlogSpark! Total Number of Entries: 8 Random Generated Number: 7 So the winner is… Kathleen Schmitz! Congratulations Kathleen, I will email you for your shipping information. I have another review and giveaway that I will be posting later today, so be [...]
I recently had the opportunity to sample the new Yoplait Greek Yogurt when the folks at Yoplait and MyBlogSpark offered to send me coupons for two free cups of Greek yogurt and a “Nourish Your Inner Goddess” gift pack. Naturally, I was all over that one! They have even offered to give one of my [...]
WOW! What an amazing giveaway this has been! It is nice to know that I am not alone in my struggle to come up with creative lunchbox meals for my boys… and my quest to find the “perfect” lunchbox solution! I had a lot of fun this weekend cleaning out all of our old lunchboxes, [...]
Recently, while I was “tweeting” (on Twitter) about Sam going through some social “celiac growing pains,” I got a tweet back from @NoBiggieBunch about a book series for children called “The No Biggie Bunch.” Intrigued, I went to the website and checked it out. I got excited because it appeared as though the book series [...]
Thanks everyone for participating in the Crave Bakery Giveaway!! I just wish I could give everyone a free 12-pack of Crave’s gluten-free dark chocolate brownies (but unfortunately, I am not the gluten-free version of Oprah!). I used a Random Number Generator to pick the winner (81 total entries after bonus entries were calculated) and that [...]
I used a Random Number Generator to pick the winner of the $25.00 Grocery Gift Card to use at any of the Kroger Family of Stores, courtesy of General Mills through MyBlogSpark. And the winner is… Carla Pullum! Congratulations Carla! I will email you to get your shipping information. Thank you to everyone for participating [...]
I was an EXTREMELY lucky gal recently when I received some complimentary gluten-free baked goods from Crave Bakery, to review on my blog. I say lucky because had I not been able to sample them, I may never have known just how great they are! My local Whole Foods Market carries the Crave Cheesecake, but [...]
Up until yesterday I did not know much about the Box Tops for Education Program offered by General Mills. I was diagnosed with celiac disease when my oldest son was only 1, then he was diagnosed with CD right after he turned 5… almost a year before entering kindergarten, so I never had the chance [...]
Thanks everyone for entering this terrific giveaway! I used a random number generator to pick the winners and they are… Renee and Arielle Congratulations!! I will contact you to get your shipping information. Each winner will receive a 4 pack of Cerealvit gluten-free cereal courtesy of Riega Foods. The 4-pack includes one of each cereal: [...]
I love Cerealvit gluten-free cereals!! I received some complimentary samples of Cerealvit cereal a while back to review on my blog. I have been waiting to post my review because I was one of the lucky early recipients of their newest cereal, Choco Stars! I did not want to tease my fabulous readers with a [...]
Thank you everyone for participating in the GoPicnic Giveaway, and for all the extra work to get bonus entries! I made a list of everyone and added the appropriate amount of entries for each person, which came to a total of 33 entries. I used a random number generator to pick the three winners and [...]
Giveaways are intoxicatingly fun for me, especially when they are products that I absolutely love and that have made my family’s gluten-free life easier and infinitely better. It is difficult for me to rave about a gluten-free product on my blog and leave it at that. If a picture is worth a thousand words, a [...]
I am so excited about this! Back in December I received a complimentary sample of Better Batter Gluten Free Flour to review on my blog. It arrived on Christmas Eve, just in time to make cinnamon rolls for Christmas morning! I made the Pillsbury Cinnamon Roll Clone recipe that I found on the Better Batter [...]
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 back [...]
I 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 [...]
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 with [...]
I 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 [...]
Thank you all for your great ideas!!! It would be exciting to see them all come to life! The winner of the Aroma Dough Giveaway is… Lily Belland! Congratulations, Lily! Lily’s idea for an Aroma Dough character with color and scent was: Color: Purple (not too vibrant) Scent: Lavender/Vanilla Name: Violet Val I think this [...]
This is SOOOO Exciting! I have ANOTHER giveaway! A few days ago, I posted my review of gluten free play doughs. Aroma Dough was one of the companies whose product I reviewed and Diane (one of the founders and a fellow mom!) has so generously offered to give away a Splat Mat Set to one [...]
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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!
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