I have been sick for the past few days and cold medicine does funny things to my head, this cupcake is proof! 😀 Sam had a birthday party to attend this weekend and the birthday boy was celebrating with an Army themed party. Prior to the dye-free challenge we decided to take, I probably would […]
So Delicious Kidz Pops: Allergen-Free, Dye-Free
posted on June 6, 2010 by
I am beginning to have a lot of fun on this dye-free challenge! The other day when I was at Whole Foods (the same day I found the Snyder’s Gluten-Free Pretzels), I stumbled across Turtle Mountain’s So Delicious All Natural Kidz Pops! The popsicles are delicious and they have a nice bright color that is […]
The Rib House: Gluten Free Menu & Kansas City Style BBQ Sauces
posted on June 5, 2010 by
I love BBQ. More specifically, I LOVE Kansas City Style BBQ! I believe it to be the world’s best BBQ, even though my husband, a Texas boy, begs to differ with me, but he doesn’t know what he’s talkin’ ’bout! 😉 I was born in Independence, MO., a suburb of Kansas City, MO. (and home […]
Gluten Free Cafe Chicken Noodle Soup Review
posted on June 4, 2010 by
I recently had the opportunity to sample Gluten Free Cafe’s New Chicken Noodle Soup, courtesy of Mambo Sprouts. I cannot even begin to tell you how excited I am about this! There is nothing worse than having to make chicken noodle soup by scratch when you are sick! 😉 This is the first product by […]
Snyder’s of Hanover Gluten-Free Pretzel Review
posted on June 4, 2010 by
I hit the jackpot yesterday on a trip to my local Whole Foods Market; I found the new Snyder’s Of Hanover Gluten-Free Pretzels! I wasn’t expecting to find them at Whole Foods and would have missed them altogether, had I not gone down the chip aisle (my local WFM has a dedicated Gluten-Free pseudo-aisle {it’s […]
Gluten-Free Gourmet Getaway
posted on June 3, 2010 by
Looking for a relaxing getaway this summer? Worried about gluten-free dining options? The Gluten-Free Gourmet Getaway at Good Commons might be just the place for you. I was recently contacted by Amy Silverman, event co-host and founder of BeWellLiving.com, who shared the following information with me and I want to share it with you! […]
Stage Cakes and a Synthetic Dye-Free Adventure
posted on June 2, 2010 by
This post is linked to Gluten-Free Wednesdays Cake Challenge. Back in the spring I took several cake decorating classes in order to pick up a few tips for making the boy’s birthday cakes. One class I took was called “Stage Cakes.” Basically, you build a stage out of cake and then build a scene. I […]
Strawberry Shortcake with Stevia Extract In The Raw
posted on June 1, 2010 by
With strawberries being in season, I have been blessed with a weekly abundance of bright, red, plump and juicy organic strawberries in my CSA box. I decided to make some strawberry shortcake this weekend to take to a Memorial Day BBQ. To quote one gluten-eater, they would not have known the biscuit was gluten-free had […]
Dangerous Grains Book Giveaway Winners
posted on May 28, 2010 by
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 […]
Celiac Disease vs. Gluten Intolerance: Is One More Serious Than the Other?
posted on May 27, 2010 by
I want to make one more post on the subject matter of Gluten Sensitivity before I get back to finding more fun recipes and ideas for our gluten-free kiddos. Since my diagnosis of celiac disease 5 years ago, I have been very interested in learning about my gluten sensitivity story. This interest catapulted into a […]
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