Ok, so I saw this headline that wheat paste is used in some wine barrels?  WHAT!?!?  NO!  Haha...I probably sound like a real wine-o, yet in reality I am more of a sipper.  I enjoy the taste of wine, but that's it, just the taste. A good wine, like gewurztraminer (thank you google for the spelling) or moscato is just so yummy!  But...

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Food restrictions?  Wait...you can't have WHAT!?!?!  Spell that for me please? Does this sound like any of you?  If so, you're in luck.  Here's an article that explicitly lays out some of the major food allergies and how to address them to meet the needs of your guests, whether for a holiday gathering or a potluck with friends.  From vegan, to gluten and/or...

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If you’re cooking for Thanksgiving, please be careful. Cooking fires are more likely to happen on Thanksgiving Day than any other day of the year, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Here are a few tips and reminders: • Keep materials that can easily catch on fire away from your stovetop. • Never wear loose clothing while cooking. • Remind children to...

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For many eating gluten free, or those facing other food allergies, a problem with dairy soon arises.  For me, the problem was short lived.  After being officially diagnosed Celiac, it was recommended to me by my gastroenterologist (tummy doc) that I avoid dairy for a few months and then gradually introduce the food back into my diet.  Luckily, that was all it took...

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I'm sitting here in Starbucks, drinking a delicious Vanilla Rooibos tea and contemplating the growling that is my stomach.  My lovely hubby is outside brainstorming with some friends about the best way to promote Christian concerts in town.  Needless to say, while he thinks away I need to do something about my tummy. I thought I had this covered when I made us...

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So...I'm loving being gluten free in 2011!  Seriously, for those who fought the disease 20 years ago, I can't imagine the struggle. For us today...here's more news tips for gluten free Thanksgiving recipes. Recipes from Washingtonian Plant Based Recipes ...

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Choosing the right gluten free flour(s) can be the difference between making the perfect gluten free dessert or bread and a disaster.  Trust me, I've attempted the "healthy" route of making pancakes with quinoa flour and peanut flour.  Both were a complete FAIL!  The smell alone was something I couldn't get past.   Both flours were so nutty that not even a heaping...

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Karina's New Cookbook Karina Allrich, aka Gluten Free Goddess, has been blogging about gluten free food for six years now.  I've only been at this for less than six months, so I've definitely got a ways to go and I can only hope to offer you the plethora of gluten free information and recipes she has on her site.  Until then, I hope...

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Look no further!  Celiac.com is offering a comprehensive guide to insure that your feast is delightfully delicious!  They've got everything from tips on turkeys, to which bouillon cubes are gluten free, and even some great recipes such as PIES!! :-) So get ready to cook and feast on a wonderful Thanksgiving fare!  Enjoy! Here's the link one more time: Thanksgiving feast! ...

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The latest Easy Eats Issue Ok seriously, this new ezine, Easy Eats, has developed a special place in my heart.  I just went through their new issue and it is amazing!  If you haven't subscribed yet, wait no longer.  Not only do they have an incredible selection of recipes, but they've got snippets of a little bit of everything from face wash to gift...

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Who doesn't love a nice bowl of chili with some homemade gluten free cornbread? The idea always brings me back to when I was younger and my dad would always eat cornbread with any meal he could. Maybe I'm thinking of the dad from Full House, who knows... hahahaha But seriously, my dad loves this stuff! Gluten free cornbread has to be one...

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Check this out!  You know Udi's, the amazing maker of gluten free bread, bagels, muffins, cookies, hamburger buns...and the list goes on.  Well, they're hosting food sampling at stores ALL around the country for the month of November.  Literally, everywhere!  I know, because they're coming to our town...good 'ol Bakersfield, CA! So, this is how it works.  Check out the link below (to...

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Found this article online...thought it was pretty neat.  They've got a recipe for gluten-free gravy from Simply Organic!  MMM... Many people are experimenting with gluten-free diets for a variety of other conditions, too. Whatever the impetus, if you or someone in your home is gluten-free this holiday season, you may be thinking about the fact that everyone's meals will be affected. How do...

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Nut Thins Crackers. Sounds odd, right? Oddly enough, ha, they're not. These crackers are surprisingly tasty and I'm finding that they go with a wide array of different toppings. I've had them with meat and cheese (salami and sharp cheddar please!), cream cheese, peanut butter, AND my latest Trader Joes find of almond butter with flax seeds. You can read more about that...

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