Did you know that we should be getting 20 – 35 grams of fiber a day and that the average American’s mean fiber intake is around 14 – 15 grams a day?? Check out this article on the importance of fiber from WebMD. 20 – 35 grams of fiber can be tough to achieve if […]
Shabtai Gourmet Product Review
posted on March 13, 2010 by
Back in December, I received some complimentary products from Shabtai Gourmet to sample and review on my blog, but first, a little excerpt from the Shabtai Gourmet website: Shabtai Gourmet is committed to servicing individuals with multiple allergens by baking our cakes & cookies in an allergen free dedicated bakery. All of the ingredients that […]
Soothing Lettuce Wraps, P.F. Chang’s Style (gluten-free, corn-free, dairy-free, egg-free and soy-free)
posted on March 10, 2010 by
Has anyone been to P.F. Chang’s yet to try their new gluten-free menu? I haven’t been yet, it’s a little tough during the school week but will be going soon! Sam and I are going to have a mommy/son “date” on Friday (no school) and go to P.F. Chang’s for lunch (then to see […]
Gluten-Free Eggplant Parmesan
posted on March 8, 2010 by
I found a great recipe the other day for Eggplant Parmesan so I thought I would share it. Before going gluten-free, I always liked the Eggplant Parmesan at the Olive Garden, thinly sliced and crispy, topped with marinara, shredded mozzarella and fresh grated Parmesan… yummy. I don’t know about you, but I have never had […]
Sometimes You Beat the Gluten, Sometimes the Gluten Beats You
posted on March 7, 2010 by
I think I have finally recovered from my GF Pretzel Rod Adventure from last week. Well, at least enough to post a few funny photos! So why did I even bother, you ask? Well, that is a very good question! For Sam’s Friday Fun Snack last week, we needed a gluten-free version of these: But […]
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free Banana Bread
posted on March 6, 2010 by
This is the recipe my mom always used when I was growing up and I still use it today (not sure of the original source), with my gluten-free tweaks of course. I decided to make some the other night using a few other alternative ingredients just to see how it would turn out, and boy […]
“The No Biggie Bunch” Book Review and Giveaway!!
posted on March 5, 2010 by
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 […]
Mixes from the Heartland Giveaway Winner
posted on March 5, 2010 by
Time to announce the winner for another great giveaway, a 6-pack of mixes from Mixes from the Heartland! I used a Random Number Generator to pick the winner and that person is… Tai!! Congratulations Tai! I will email you for your shipping information! 😀
Crave Bakery Giveaway Winner
posted on March 5, 2010 by
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 […]
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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!