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Detecting Gluten in Food: The differences between Lateral Flow and ELISA testing

Last time Heidi was kind enough to have me guest post, we talked a bit about the ways that different antibodies are used to check foods for gluten — and I ruined Where’s Waldo for a few people. Today, I want to talk a bit about the way different tests use those antibodies to check […]

Triumph Dining Gluten Free Guides and Restaurant Cards: Don’t Leave Home Without ‘Em (and a Giveaway!)

If you are new to the gluten free lifestyle, there is a resource that will quickly become your new indispensable best friend…the gluten free guides from Triumph Dining. At least that is how I felt when I ordered their first edition back in 2005.  I remember flipping through the pages of the restaurant guide and […]

Gluten Free Menu Plan – Week of March 19 (and a Gluten Free Chicken Broth Primer)

The Kelly’s New Guest Resident So the other day I decided to take advantage of the relatively windless day here in New Mexico and tackle some outdoor spring cleaning, starting with my light fixtures (am I the only one who does this?).  While I had the top piece inside for cleaning, a beautiful little dove […]

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 for you, Gluten Free Hot Artichoke Dip!  And for my readers who have other allergies and sensitivities, be sure to check out my recommendations on how to make this dip dairy-free, corn-free, […]

Are Envelopes Gluten Free?

I love this… I have all these envelope sealers around the house and in Sam’s school supplies for when they do “mail week” at school and guess what?  Envelopes are Gluten-Free!