Thanks to my lovely friends at Rudi's Gluten Free and their facebook page, I just got word that the Diamondbacks will be hosting a Celiac Awareness Night! To read more about how this event came to be CLICK HERE So, let me tell you what Rudi's has posted on their facebook. The Diamondbacks will be hosting Celiac Awareness Night on Friday, May 25 (fireworks to...
In honor of National Pancake Day, I wanted to share my favorite gluten free pancake recipe. While us non-gluten folks may not be able to share in the excitement of pancakes a'la IHOP, we can still enjoy the same treat, just from the comfort of our own homes. And, in all honesty, while dining out can be enjoyable, Crosby and I do breakfast...
Naturally raised meat...what's all the hype? It's about our health people! Whether gluten free or not, the quality of the food we eat is über important! So, here's a great article from our friends at Kettle Cuisine, that explains more about quality meat. Also, not to be biased or anything, but Crosby and I think the "good" stuff tastes better too!! ;-) The...
Looking for a quality gluten free cereal to kick start your morning? Breakfast is such an important part of our day, just ask any health expert, they'll tell you! The problem often is, we're in a hurry in the morning and practically running out the door as we shove some sort of "food" product down our throats. An egg omelet would be most...
Looking for a last minute treat to make your sweet?!?! Here's a quick, easy, AND delicious way to say Happy Valentines Day to the one(s) you love. I hope mine look like this! :) Homemade Peppermint Patties (naturally gluten free!) *Note: this recipe is quite large and includes peppermint pieces crushed on top (a little more "Christmas-ish"), but you could easily omit the...
That's right people, Rudi's is hosting giveaways ALL month long!! Talk about an awesome opportunity to score some great products. Besides getting an automatic $2 off their products, for liking them on Facebook, you can also win cookbooks, jams, a camera, and all sorts of stuff! I'm just learning about this company (I live in little 'ol Bakersfield, so I'm sometimes a slow...
Ever wonder about the differences between Celiac disease and gluten sensitivity? Or maybe you're wondering if YOU should go gluten free? Check out this informative article from the Wall Street Journal! New Guide to Who Really Shouldn't Eat Gluten You've got abdominal pains, bloating, fatigue and foggy thinking. You feel worse after eating wheat or other foods with gluten, and better when you...
Where was this when we went on our honeymoon to Paris in July 2010??? Who knows, it could have been written already and I just didn't find it...I couldn't find a date on the article. Anywho, this article was published on USA Today and it gives some very helpful information on travel to France. The main thing I was impressed about is the...
Now we've all been stuck in that rut of being tired and not wanting to make anything to eat, and when the thought comes of "where do we want to eat tonight," our minds start to run. There are plenty of applications for your phone that you can use to help with this decision making. Now I have to admit these apps aren't...
I'm such a wuss! I have to start with that so that the rest of this post makes sense. I'm trying the New England Clam Chowder from Kettle Cuisine for lunch today and I'm scared...haha, I guess not scared, just nervous. I feel like a kid...what if I don't like it? Which brings me back to my wuss status. I don't care for...
Ready to moisturize your lips? Rachel sporting the amazing Rallye Balm Buy Here Red Apple Lipstick is coming out with a new LIP BALM! Ohh yeah...be prepared to meet Rallye Balm! I got a sneak peak at this stuff and it does the trick. I've been using it for a few weeks now and I'm definitely enjoying it. I find myself reaching for...
I came across this article today and thought you might find it of interest. It's directed to restaurant owners, but has some insightful stats and information regarding our lovely gluten free diet. The title pretty much sums it up...we're mainstream and getting more headway with restaurants and grocery stores every day! To quote my hubby, "Hallar!" :) Gluten free goes mainstreamTags: Business Strategy...
Here's another great, informative article from Better Nutrition's magazine. The more I read the magazine, the better I am loving it. It's full of useful information that can help you lead your life towards, you guessed it, better nutrition! This article deals with guidelines on gluten free labeling and how to sift through the insanity that is food product labels! I promise, this...
Monday have you singing the blues? You're tired...it's cold...I know. :) SOUPS, CHILIS & CHOWDERS Well, sing no more because Kettle Cuisine is here to the rescue! Their soups are designed for people like YOU (and me...it's tasty!). Here's why. You're headed to work and you didn't have time to prepare lunch the day before. Sound familiar? Stock your freezer with these soups...
So I love Italian food. I'd have to say that if I could eat one type of meal over and over again it'd be either Italian or Mexican, though when it really comes down to it, it's the same thing. Meat and cheese wrapped up in something with some type of sauce. (Scroll to the bottom if you want to see a great...
Today features an AMAZING product, Red Apple Lipstick! (More pictures to come) Seriously...amazing! I was blessed with the opportunity to try Red Apple Lipstick's products and MAN was I impressed. They are a company dedicated to providing their customers with quality products. All lipsticks and glosses are: Gluten Free Paraben Free Allergen Free Vitamin E Enriched Mineral Based AhhMAZING! I can't say enough...
Here's the full video... I'm going to go back and actually color correct and fix the audio so that it looks better. We had only a few hours to shoot and edit the film so we did the best with the time we had. Here's an extended clip from the video (this is the raw file... so no color or audio correction) So...
This post has been promised since making these cookies for a Christmas party and is LONG overdue! My apologies. But, it's FINALLY here!! The best part about this recipe is that it's naturally gluten free and you likely already have the ingredients in your house. Just thinking about these scruptious babies makes me want to go home and whip up a batch! Did...
I remember when I first began to wonder if I was allergic to gluten. I had been so sick for quite a few months (possibly unknowingly sick for years) and I just couldn't put my finger on what was wrong with me. After attributing my ailments to many different possibilities (but to no avail) I came across Celiac Disease. Let me rephrase that,...
