The Gluten Free Food Blog

Gluten-free Naan Bread — Gluten-Free on a Shoestring

2012-01-18T06:53:00.000-08:00

Gluten-free Naan Bread — Gluten-Free on a Shoestring

A Gluten Free Gigi How-To: A Naturally Gluten Free Winter Meal for ReNEWal - Gluten Free Gigi

2012-01-17T20:52:00.000-08:00

See how she incorporates the Six Taste Groups of Ayurveda into this dish.

A Gluten Free Gigi How-To: A Naturally Gluten Free Winter Meal for ReNEWal - Gluten Free Gigi

Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts Price Chopper Supermarkets Issues Volunatry Stuffed Clam Recall

2012-01-16T20:00:00.000-08:00

Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts Price Chopper Supermarkets Issues Volunatry Stuffed Clam Recall

Price Chopper Supermarkets is issuing a voluntary recall on 'Gourmet Stuffed Clams' from its seafood departments with a scale code of 209181. This product is being recalled due to the fact that it contains milk, wheat and eggs, three known allergens, which are not listed on the store generated ingredients.

Gluten Free Halwa

2011-12-30T13:17:00.000-08:00

For the complete recipe w/ ingredients, please go to Show Me The Curry

The Gluten-Free Homemaker | Grandpa’s Kitchen Mixes Review

2011-12-18T20:28:00.000-08:00

The Gluten-Free Homemaker | Grandpa’s Kitchen Mixes Review

Recall of Rum Balls due to Undeclared Allergens

2011-12-18T19:51:00.001-08:00

Caribbean Rum Balls Issues Recall of Rum Balls due to Undeclared Allergens (wheat, coconut, milk, eggs and sodium bisulfite) http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm281082.htm

Recall - British Style Banger Sausages Due To Undeclared Wheat

2011-12-18T19:46:00.000-08:00

California Firm Recalls British Style Banger Sausages Due To Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen USDA.gov

Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk, Soy, And Wheat In Products

2011-12-18T19:36:00.001-08:00

Velvet Crème Popcorn Co. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk, Soy, And Wheat In Products http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm283866.htm

Gluten-free Apple Crumble

2011-12-05T09:33:00.001-08:00

Check out Show me the Curry's - Gluten-free Apple Crumble. It's delicious!

Harm-reduction drug for celiacs shows promising results

2011-11-01T09:27:00.000-07:00

Harm-reduction drug for celiacs shows promising results

Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts > NOW Foods Issues Voluntary Recall of Brewer’s Yeast Tablets

2011-10-13T19:42:00.000-07:00

Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts > NOW Foods Issues Voluntary Recall of Brewer’s Yeast Tablets

Oklahoma Firm Recalls Center Cut Steaks Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen

2011-10-12T20:17:00.001-07:00

Recall Release CLASS II RECALL FSIS-RC-81-2011 HEALTH RISK: LOW

Congressional and Public Affairs
(202) 720-9113
Catherine Cochran

WASHINGTON, Oct 12, 2011 - Chef’s Requested Foods, Inc., an Oklahoma City, Okla., establishment is recalling approximately 875 pounds of center cut steaks because the packages actually contain turkey fillets. The turkey filets contain the allergens wheat and soy, and the center cut steak labels do not list wheat as an ingredient, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The product subject to recall includes [View Labels]:10-oz. plastic double cup packages of “Chef’s Requested CENTER CUT STEAK Hand Trimmed, Bacon Wrapped Beef Steaks Enhanced with up to twenty percent of a lightly seasoned solution”

The products subject to recall bear the establishment number “EST. 5792” inside the USDA mark of inspection on the package label and “Use or Freeze by 11/12/11” ink-jetted on the side of the package. The products were produced on Oct. 6, 2011, and were shipped to retail establishments in Arizona, California, Maryland, Ohio, and Texas.

The issue was discovered by a retail establishment who notified Chef’s Requested Foods, Inc., who in turn notified FSIS. The problem occurred when a company employee used labels from items produced earlier on the same day in similar packaging. FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and to ensure that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact the company’s Compliance Manager, Keith Anyong, at (405) 239-2610. Media with questions about the recall should contact the company’s Media Contact, Bill Wells, at (405) 239-2524.

Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.

Ask Karen is available as an app for your iPad, iPhone, or Android mobile device, so you can take her with you to the grocery store, to the barbecue grill, or wherever you may have food safety questions. Go to m.AskKaren.gov on your mobile device's browser, or download the app for free from the Android app store.

Beef Recall: Meat Company Recalls Ground Beef Over Contamination Fears - ktla.com

2011-10-11T17:48:00.000-07:00

Beef Recall: Meat Company Recalls Ground Beef Over Contamination Fears - ktla.com

Gluten Free Rainbow Puri Recipe

2011-10-08T12:58:00.000-07:00

ENJOY!

Amish Friendship Bread (Gluten & Casein-Free)

2011-10-06T19:34:00.000-07:00

Friendship Bread Kitchen has a wonderful recipe for their Amish Friendship Bread that is not only gluten but also casein free! Share it with your friends and ENJOY!

Submitted by: Susanna Russell

“A gluten-free, casein-free variation for Amish Friendship Bread Starter.”

Ingredients

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/4 c warm water
1 cup gluten free flour blend (such as King Arthur)
1 cup white sugar
1 cup vanilla almond, soy or coconut milk

Directions

Dissolve the yeast in water. Let stand 10 minutes.
In a 2 quart glass, plastic or ceramic container, combine the flour and sugar and mix thoroughly.
Slowly add the milk and dissolved yeast mixture. Cover loosely and let stand at room temperature until bubbly.
This is day one of the ten day cycle. For the next ten days, handle starter according to the instructions for Amish Friendship Bread below.

Kitchen Notes

Use gluten-free flour blend and almond, soy or coconut milk on days 6 and 10 for feeding.

The Recipe

Following are the recipe and instructions for Amish Friendship Bread as it was given to me. You can also go to our Recipe Box for an easily printable version of the recipe by clicking here.

NOTE: Do not refrigerate starter. It is normal for the batter to rise and ferment. If air gets in the bag, let it out.

Day 1: Do nothing.
Day 2: Mash the bag.
Day 3: Mash the bag.
Day 4: Mash the bag.
Day 5: Mash the bag.
Day 6: Add to the bag: 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup milk. Mash the bag.
Day 7: Mash the bag.
Day 8: Mash the bag.
Day 9: Mash the bag.
Day 10: Follow the directions below:

Pour the entire bag into a nonmetal bowl.
Add 1 1/2 cup flour, 1 1/2 cup sugar, 1 1/2 cup milk.
Measure out 4 separate batters of 1 cup each into 4 1-gallon Ziploc bags.
Keep one of the bags fr yourself, and give the other bags to 3 friendship along with the recipe.

REMEMBER: If you keep a starter for yourself, you will be baking in 10 days. The bread is very good and makes a great gift. Only the Amish know how to make a starter, so if you give all the bags away, you will have to wait for someone to give you a starter back.

Should this recipe not be passed onto a friend on the first day, make sure to tell them which day it is when you present it to them.

BAKING INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

2. To the remaining batter in a bowl add the following:

a. 3 eggs
b. 1 cup oil
c. 1/2 cup milk
d. 1 cup sugar
e. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
f. 2 teaspoons cinnamon
g. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
h. 1/2 teaspoon salt
i. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
j. 2 cups flour
k. 1-2 boxes instant pudding (any flavor)

l. Optional: 1 cup nuts and 1 cup raisins

3. Grease 2 large loaf pans

a. In a bowl mix an additional 1/2 cup sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
b. Dust the greased pans with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

4. Pour the batter evenly into the pans and sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture on the top.
5. Bake for one hour or until the bread loosens evenly from the sides and a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean.
6. ENJOY!

Also try this variation
Pineapple-Papaya-Coconut Macaroon Muffins (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

GlutenTox Home: Easy Test Detects Gluten in Foods

2011-10-05T15:21:00.000-07:00

GlutenTox Home: Easy Test Detects Gluten in Foods | Triumph Dining

Gluten Free South Indian Lentil Cakes with Raita

2011-10-05T15:18:00.000-07:00

Gluten Free South Indian Lentil Cakes with Raita: Recipe : bonappetit.com

Gluten Intolerance + Dairy Products DON"T Do a Body Good!!!

2011-10-03T20:57:00.000-07:00

Here is another informative video from Dr. Vickki Petersen.

GLUTEN ALERT: PRODUCT RECALL

2011-09-20T07:52:00.000-07:00

GLUTEN ALERT: Sainsbury's Freefrom Pure Oats

Sainsbury's has recalled some batches of its own-brand

Freefrom Pure Oats, as its testing has found low levels of

gluten (wheat) in some packets.

The product recalled is:

Sainsbury’s Freefrom Pure Oats, 450g

Best before date: July, August and September 2012

Take a tour of a Gluten-Free Bakehouse

2011-09-13T19:52:00.000-07:00

Check out Whole Foods Market Gluten-Free Bakehouse

National Celiac Awareness Day SAVINGS!

2011-09-13T15:27:00.000-07:00

It’s National Celiac Awareness Day!

Check out all the specials!

20+ Gluten Free products at Progresso Soup and visit the online store at Gluten freely for

5% off your entire order!

Buy Smooth Operator & Crunch Time and Get a FREE Jar of Jelly, Jam, or Preserves at the Peanut Butter & Company (apply coupon code JELLYONUS to the “Discount Codes” field located on the “View Cart” page to see the $6 reduction in your total. This offer ends September 20, 2011.)

20% Off Gluten-Free Items at Go Picnic (Use Promo Code NCAD20)

Woodbine House offers books for families of children who must be gluten-free because of celiac disease or another condition such as diabetes, autism or Down syndrome.

For one day only (9/13/11) the three books below are 20% off!

Green Valley Organics Fill out our contact form, mention Living Without magazine in the promo

code, and we’ll send you some coupons in the mail.

Download your Kettle Cuisine Coupon

Save 37-80% On Your Favorite Gluten-Free Products! with Gluten Free Saver

Gluten Free is offering 20% off all items through Friday. Use the code AWARENESS at checkout.

Being Pregnant and Gluten Free

2011-09-12T10:49:00.000-07:00

Thanks to a new guest to my blog, I'm putting up the link to a very helpful website for those women who are pregnant and still have to stay gluten free. Thank you Nose Bleeds and Pregnancy for inquiring.

Managing a Gluten-free Pregnancy

New England Celiac Conference

2011-09-08T20:42:00.000-07:00

The New England Celiac Conference is being sponsored by the Healthy Villi Celiac Support Group and BIDMC Celiac Center.

Register Now!

Early Bird Discount Ends

Saturday, September 10th!

Just 2 days left to take advantage of early bird pricing for the New England Celiac Conference on Sunday, October 23 from 8am to 5pm at the Four Points Sheraton in Norwood, MA.

Experience a full day of workshops, 50 vendor tables, gluten free food, and presentations from world renowned speakers Dr. Peter Green, Dr. Alessio Fasano, Boston's own Dr. Ciaran Kelly, and many more.

Register online or download reservation forms to mail at Healthy Villi. To take advantage of registration discounts, mailed registration forms must be postmarked by September 10!

For questions, please email info@healthyvilli.org or call 1-888-4-CELIACS.

Schar and Celiac Diva Join Hands

2011-09-08T20:16:00.000-07:00

Check out this new video series created by Schar's gluten-free expert Anne Roland Lee and The Celiac Diva Lauren-Lucille.

REPOSTING: Mrs. Crimbles GF Chocolate Macaroons

2011-09-08T15:15:00.000-07:00

REPOSTING FROM 1/29/11- WITH AN ADDITIONAL PLACE TO FIND THESE DELECTABLE TREATS

Up until yesterday morning, I had never heard of Mrs. Crimbles. I went into a local cafe with my daughter for a coffee break and she told me they offered a gluten-free sweet.

Lo and behold, on the counter was a basket of

Mrs. Crimbles Giant Chocolate Macaroons. Since macaroons are one of my favorite dessert treats, I bought it and couldn't wait sink my teeth into it. I was pleasantly surprised, as there was no hint of this baby tasting "gluten-free". A moist coconut cookie with a little crunch on top and a chocolate base on the bottom, drizzled with more chocolate on top. mmmmmmmmmmm

Its just the right size and texture for a wonderful morning, teatime or anytime treat for that matter. Returning home, I looked up Mrs. Crimbles Website to find so many more delectable treats. There are cookies, cakes, home bake mixes, crackers, rice cakes and corn cakes. She also offers recipes for the taking as well.

Our gluten-free friends in the UK can find Mrs. Krimbles in a variety of places. However here in the US we can purchase her products at Belgravia Imports, Navan Foods Stores or online at The Gluten Free Mall.

Gorton's Grilled Fish is Gluten-Free!

2011-09-08T11:41:00.000-07:00

Trusted since 1849, the Gordon Fisherman now has Gluten-free products and they're DELICIOUS! Tender, delectable, mouth-watering and amazingly tasty...try one or all of them TODAY!

There's Grilled Tilapi, Grilled Salmon, Grilled Haddock and mmmmmmmm Garlic Butter Grilled Fillets - Gorton's Seafood

Also, don't forget to sign up as a fan on the fisherman's page on Facebook and sign up for free recipes and coupons on his Home Page. There you will also find his store and several giveaways too!

See you there!

Winn-Dixie Issues Voluntary Recall

2011-08-30T14:38:00.000-07:00

Winn-Dixie Issues Voluntary Recall On ‘Winn-Dixie Choco Charm Chocolate Drink’ Due To Mislabeling And Undeclared Allergen

Contact:
Consumer
Winn-Dixie Guest Services
866-WINN-DIXIE

Media
Hunter Robinson
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.
904-783-5153 (office)
904-571-6052 (cell)
hunterrobinson@winn-dixie.com

Patrick McSweeney
St. John & Partners
904-596-2085 (office)
904-923-4871 (cell)
patrickm@sjp.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 16, 2011 - Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., (NASDAQ: WINN) is voluntarily recalling “Winn-Dixie Choco Charm Chocolate Drink” from its in-store dairy departments because the product may be mislabeled and may contain the undeclared allergen of wheat. Individuals sensitive to wheat protein can suffer a moderate-acute allergic reaction.

Sold in the dairy department of Winn-Dixie and SaveRite stores, the “Winn-Dixie Choco Charm Chocolate Drink” features a 128 oz. (one gallon) clear plastic bottle with a yellow bottle cap and is marked with the UPC code 21140-29830.

The product affected by this recall was sold in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. The recall was initiated out of an abundance of caution for consumer safety, though the Company has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of this product. “We encourage guests with any concerns to return the product for a full refund, no questions asked,” said Mary Kellmanson, Winn-Dixie’s group vice president of marketing.

Winn-Dixie is working in cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network.

Consumers with questions or any doubt are encouraged to return the product to their neighborhood Winn-Dixie or SaveRite store for a full refund or exchange. Consumers with questions about the recalled product may also contact Winn-Dixie Guest Services toll free at 1-866-WINN-DIXIE.

About Winn-Dixie
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest food retailers. Founded in 1925, the Company is headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla. The Company currently operates 484 retail grocery locations, including 379 in-store pharmacies, in Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia and Mississippi. For more information, please visit www.winn-dixie.com.

Ques. from Readers - Can Gluten Sensitivity be "Cured"?

2011-08-29T16:26:00.000-07:00

Check out what Doctor Vicki Petersen has to say about the matter.

FDA Conference Call Summary – GF Labeling Standards

2011-08-02T15:58:00.000-07:00

Glutenfreeville.com - Research - FDA Conference Call

FDA to Make Announcement TODAY Regarding Gluten-Free Food Labeling

2011-08-02T10:00:00.001-07:00

WHAT:

A stakeholder teleconference regarding FDA's proposed rule on gluten-free labeling of foods

WHO:

-- Michael R. Taylor, J.D., Deputy Commissioner for Foods, FDA

-- Michael M. Landa, J.D., Acting Director, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, FDA

WHEN:

Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. ET

HOW:

The teleconference will be held Tuesday, August 2, 2011 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. ET. The toll-free number is 800-369-1976 (inside the United States) and 312-470-7298 (international). The password is CFSAN.

A replay will be available one hour after the teleconference ends until September 2, 2011. To hear the replay, callers can dial 866-415-8391. International callers will need to dial 203-369-0700.

Discover How To Instantly Save 37-80% on Gluten-Free Products!

2011-05-24T10:29:00.000-07:00

Gluten-Free Saver is a group-buying site that is customized to fit your gluten-free needs. Each week, Gluten-Free Saver partners with a well-known, trusted gluten-free business to offer you an amazing gluten-free deal at an unbeatable price.

Using Gluten-Free Saver is fun, easy and best of all…FREE. After you sign up to receive your weekly gluten-free deals, alerts are sent straight to your inbox and Facebook wall. Then, simply check in to Gluten-Free Saver as often as you would like to see the featured deals of the week. When you see something you like, you can buy the deal with just a few easy clicks of the mouse.

Finally, you can put an end to your frustration and stop paying so much to live and eat gluten-free and start putting more money back where it belongs...in your pocket!

VISIT - Gluten Free Saver today and start saving!

GET YOUR FREE GLUTEN-FREE SHOPPING GUIDE EBOOK TODAY!

2011-05-02T08:15:00.000-07:00

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Elise Grace’s Dry Food Company Issues A Recall

2011-04-27T05:46:00.001-07:00

Recall — Firm Press Release

Elise Grace’s Dry Food Company Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert Because Of Undeclared Allergens In Their Dry Food Products Line

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 26, 2011 – Elsie Grace’s Dry Food Company of Frankfort, Kansas is issuing a recall of some dip mix and soup mix products because they may contain undeclared milk, soy, or wheat. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, soy, or wheat run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The complete list of these identified products is at the end of this press release.

The recalled Elsie Grace’s products were distributed in KS, NE, MO, NC, OH, IN, AR, KY, PA, OK, IL, SD, IA, WV, MI, to retail gift shops and food retailers.

Affected Products:

Elsie Grace’s Zippy Bacon Dip Mix, net weight .12-oz., and Elsie Grace’s It’s Smokin’ Dip Mix, net weight .08-oz., use imitation bacon bits which contain soy and wheat ingredients. The beef base packets in the dip mixes contain milk and soy ingredients.

Elsie Grace’s Cheesy Onion Dip Mix, net weight .08-oz., contains packets of beef base which contain milk and soy ingredients.

Elsie Grace’s Hearty Potato Soup Mix, net weight 10.6-oz., contains milk, soy, and wheat ingredients.

Elsie Grace’s Spuds and Cheese Soup Mix, net weight 10.6-oz., contains milk and soy ingredients.

Elsie Grace’s Broccoli and Cheese Soup Mix, no net weight on packages, contains milk and soy ingredients.

Elsie Grace’s White Chili Soup Mix, net weight 9.9 oz., contains milk and soy ingredients.Elsie Grace’s Dry Food Products are packaged as follows. Dip mixes are packed in clear, safety sealed, rectangular packs with the label stapled to it. They are not marked with any codes, UPC numbers, or dates. The ingredients are listed on the back. Dry soups are sealed in clear safety bags and then placed in a plastic lined craft paper bag. The ingredient labeling is attached to the back of the craft paper bag.

Any retailers still having any unsold products will be supplied with new corrected ingredient labels for all packages. Consumers will be able to return the product to retailers for full refund or package replacement. Replacement labeling will be identified with an asterisk (*) at the end of the ingredients.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

This recall was initiated when it was discovered some of Elsie Grace’s Dry Food Products do not declare ingredients that are allergens. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem occurred in the company’s packaging process. Elsie Grace’s Dry Food Company has changed their labels to ensure customer safety.

Consumers who have purchased Elsie Grace’s Dry Food products are urged to return the product for full refund or replacement. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-785-292-4438 between the hours of 9am to 5pm CST Monday through Friday, or contact us at elsiegraces@yahoo.com.

Introducing Allergy Free Recipes on SMTC

2011-04-07T18:44:00.000-07:00

Show Me The Curry (SMTC) has embraced a wonderful idea. Can't wait to see what they come up with!

Helpful Information for Dining Out

2011-04-07T18:28:00.000-07:00

When we are making our own meals we are very careful about what we add and eliminate as far as ingredients are concerned. However, when we dine out, whether it be at a restaurant or at a friend's home, they need to know this information too, if we are to remain safe and enjoy our time with them. The easiest way I've found to let them know is with the card I carry with me from Cecelia's Marketplace. The Triumph Dining card is also a good one to carry with you. I never leave home without them. For those of you who don't them or you just want to have a list that you can print out of what we can or can't have - here you go.

Our Meals CANNOT contain:

barley
batter (unless it is made with gluten free (gf) flour)
beer (gluten free beer is acceptable)
bread (gf is ok of course)
breaded products (gf is ok of course)
cereal (gf is ok of course)
gluten
malt/malt vinegar
oats
pasta (gf is ok of course)
rye
semolina
soy sauce (gf is ok of course)
wheat
wheat flour

Possible HIDDEN gluten:

bouillon cubes
broth (gf is ok of course)
gravies
salad dressings (gf is ok of course)
sauces
soups (gf is ok of course)

Our meals CAN contain:

amaranth
beans
corn
eggs
fresh fruits/vegetables
milk
oil (olive, vegetable)
pure spices and herbs
quinoa
rice
sorghum
tapioca
non-marinated - fresh meat, poultry and seafood

It is also VERY IMPORTANT to avoid CROSS-CONTAMINATION

Please wash and clean all surfaces, grills, pots/pans, cutting boards and cooking utensils to remove any gluten residue before cooking our meal.

Please DO NOT cook or deep fry our meal in the same oil as breaded and/or other gluten containing food such as, chicken wings, chicken tenders, breaded fish, mozzarella sticks, fries, etc.

Thank you for your cooperation. We who suffer from Celiac Disease (an AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE not an allergy) sincerely appreciate it.

Trader Joe’s Voluntarily Recalls Pizza: Undeclared Wheat

2011-03-29T21:54:00.001-07:00

TRADER JOE’S PIZZA AL POLLO ASADO (Frozen)
The Product is labeled “NO GLUTEN INGREDIENTS USED,” (See white square in bottom right) and then on the allergen statement says, “Contains Soy & Milk,” but wheat has been found to be included in the spice blend, and not listed on the label.
WASHINGTON, March 29, 2011 -Completely Fresh Foods Inc., a Montebello, Calif., establishment is voluntarily recalling approximately 131,000 pounds of pizza products because they contain an allergen, wheat, not declared on the label. Wheat is a known allergen.

The product subject to recall include:

10-oz. packages of “TRADER JOE’S PIZZA AL POLLO ASADO.” (Frozen)

Individual packages bear the establishment number “EST. P-974″ inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were produced on various dates between Jan. 27, 2011 and March 27, 2011 and shipped to Trader Joe’s stores nationwide.

Contact your Trader Joe’s store if you have purchased one of these pizzas.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Trader Joe’s customer relations at (626) 599-3817. Media with questions about the recall should contact Alison Mochizuki at (626) 599-3779.

Fast Facts about Celiac Disease

2011-03-29T12:59:00.000-07:00

Here's a nice downloadable chart on the facts about Gluten Free Eating from Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition.

Understand celiac disease and gluten, common foods with gluten-containing ingredients, and where to find more information.

Facts About Gluten Free Eating

Recall of Field Day Organic Garbanzo Beans

2011-03-29T11:26:00.000-07:00

Faribault Foods Announces Voluntary Recall of Field Day Organic Garbanzo Beans Due to Mislabeling and Undeclared Allergens

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm247049.htm

Contact:
Consumer Response Hotline
888-201-6440

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 4, 2011 - Faribault, MN – Faribault Foods, Inc. announced today a voluntary recall of Field Day Organic Garbanzo Beans because some cans with this label may contain Minestrone soup. Faribault Foods received two reports that cans of the Organic Garbanzo Beans contain Minestrone soup (a vegetable and pasta soup). No other lot codes of Field Day Organic Garbanzo Beans or Field Day products are affected.

The Minestrone soup contains wheat, milk, soy, and egg allergens.

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat, milk, soy, or egg allergens run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the Minestrone soup product.

The products involved were sold in grocery and other retail outlets nationwide.

The following product, with the specific code date listed, is affected by the recall:

Product Name	Size	UPC	Code
Field Day Organic Garbanzo Beans	15 oz	42563 60003	813 C1 014 10

The code is printed on the bottom of the can.

No illnesses have been associated with these products. Retailers are removing the product from the store shelves.

Consumers can return the product to their place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions can contact the company at 888-201-6440 (8:00am to 5:00pm Central Time).

Celiac Disease and Candida: Is Yeast Bad for You?

2011-03-25T12:45:00.000-07:00

Celiac Disease and Candida: Is Yeast Bad for You?

Celiac Disease Support Group

2011-03-23T19:50:00.000-07:00

Children's Hospital in Boston has a Celiac Support Group with more than 350 member families.
They also have a New Comic Book called "Amy Goes Gluten-Free", an educational DVD entitled "Raising Your Celiac Child, Guidelines for a Gluten-Free Life", a Celiac Support Group School Packet, a Celiac Disease Careplan Template and an article on College and Letting Go.

To access this Celiac Support Group, please follow this link - Children's Hospital Clinical Services.

madame gluten-free vegetarian: The Simple Smoothie (gluten, dairy, nut, egg, & so...

2011-02-25T09:39:00.000-08:00

madame gluten-free vegetarian: The Simple Smoothie (gluten, dairy, nut, egg, & so...: "Sometimes, when life gets hectic, you just want something simple. When things get crazy for me, I love to make a smoothie. It's good for yo..."

Asthma and Celiac Disease Are They Linked?

2011-02-24T20:14:00.000-08:00

(Reuters Health) - People with the digestive disorder known as celiac disease are more likely to develop another disorder involving the immune system: asthma, according to a new study.

Read the entire article here.

Giveaway: Amy’s Kitchen

2011-02-24T19:01:00.000-08:00

Check out Amy's Kitchen Giveaway via The Vegster's Blog!

PRODUCT ALERT: Recall: Garden of Eatin' Tortilla Chips

2011-02-18T14:09:00.000-08:00

This is a voluntary recall due to the presence of undeclared wheat and soy.

Garden of Eatin

Garden of Eatin’® Multi Grain Sea Salt Tortilla Chips (9 oz)
Unit UPC code # 15839-00795
Lot codes: 07MAY11, 08MAY11, 19MAY11, 24MAY11, 02JUN11 and 22JUN11

Garden of Eatin’® Multi Grain Everything Tortilla Chips (9 oz)
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Lot codes: 08MAY11, 24MAY11, 25MAY11, 01JUN11 and 22JUN11

Garden of Eatin’® Multi Grain Blues Sea Salt Tortilla Chips (9 oz)
Unit UPC code # 15839-00940
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Consumers who have purchased any products covered by this recall are urged to return them to the store of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions or concerns please call 1-800-434-4246, during extended hours from Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm EST and on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

My First Ever Give-Away - Enter NOW!

2011-01-31T23:02:00.000-08:00

I am so excited to be offering my very first give-away! And it is all with the help of Stacey J. Miller author of 101 Recipes for Gluten-Free Microwave Mug Cakes!

Stacey so generously offered a copy of her book for this contest. Thank you Stacey!

To win this delicious cookbook, of which my review will be posted here very soon, this is what you have to do.

1). Post this giveaway on your Facebook page. Leave a comment telling me you did.
2). Post this giveaway on your blog. Leave a comment telling me you did.
3). Tweet this giveaway post. Leave me a third comment telling me you did.

Each comment counts as an entry.

Mrs. Crimbles GF Chocolate Macaroons

2011-01-29T06:18:00.000-08:00

Up until yesterday morning, I had never heard of Mrs. Crimbles. I went into a local cafe with my daughter for a coffee break and she told me they offered a gluten-free sweet.

Lo and behold, on the counter was a basket of

A Daughter's Culinary Journey: Baby Potato Curry

2011-01-26T21:29:00.000-08:00

A Daughter's Culinary Journey: Baby Potato Curry: "This recipe is satisfying enough to be a meal all on its own. Not to mention the fact that it's vegetarian (and can be vegan with one minor substitution provided in the notes) and gluten-free!"

ALERT: PRODUCT RECALL!!!

2011-01-26T10:42:00.000-08:00

Some 492 8-ounce boxes of Ian's Natural Foods wheat free, gluten free mac and no cheese and wheat free, gluten free French bread pizza have been recalled because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. The mac-no-cheese has a use by date of 26 Aug 2011 and UPC 7-49512-43670-8. The pizza has a use-by date of 28 Aug 2011 and UPC 7-49512-91572-2. The company says no other packages are effected.

(This post was taken from the NY Times)

Children's Books to Explain Celiac Disease

2011-01-23T19:54:00.000-08:00

It's difficult enough for adults to deal with celiac disease, so you can imagine how frustrating it is for our kids. Here are some fantastic books that explain celiac disease in story form.

Adam's Gluten Free Surprise

Bagels Buddy and Me

No More Cupcakes and Tummy Aches

Lunch With Quinn

How I Eat Without Wheat

The Trouble That Jack Had

Eating Gluten-Free With Emily

Timmy's Gluten-Free Safari (a book just for kids!)

Mommy and me gluten-free

The GF Kid: A Celiac Disease Survival Guide

Gluten-Free Friends: An Activity Book for Kids

Mommy, What Is Celiac Disease?

Nick and the Shrinking Inner Spaceship

The Celiac Kid

Some resource books and cookbooks:

Kids with Celiac Disease : A Family Guide to Raising Happy, Healthy, Gluten-Free Children

Incredible Edible Gluten-Free Food for Kids: 150 Family-Tested Recipes

Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free Cookbook for Kids and Busy Adults

Allergy Proof Recipes for Kids: More Than 150 Recipes That are All Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Egg-Free and Low in Sugar

The Autism Cookbook: 101 Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Recipes

The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook, Updated and Revised: The Ultimate Guide to the Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet

The Autism & ADHD Diet: A Step-by-Step Guide to Hope and Healing by Living Gluten Free and Casein Free (GFCF) and Other Interventions

Cooking for Isaiah: Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Recipes for Easy Delicious Meals

Gluten Free Oats

2011-01-23T14:23:00.000-08:00

Because of not wanting to chance the cross-contamination which often occurs with oats, some celiac sufferers have completely stricken them from their diet. However, there is an alternative. If you want to include oats to your GF diet, pleas make sure that they are labeled as such - Gluten-free Oats. There are currently five major producers of gluten-free oats in North America:

Bob's Red Mill
Cream Hill Estates
Gifts of Nature
Only Oats

Now you CAN enjoy oats once again. Happy gluten-free eating!

Real Life with Celiac Disease: Troubleshooting and Thriving Gluten Free Review

2011-01-23T11:39:00.000-08:00

Real Life with Celiac Disease: Troubleshooting and Thriving Gluten Free By Melinda Dennis, MS, RD, LDN, and Daniel A. Leffler, MD, MS., the Celiac Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Paperback: 370 pages
Publisher: AGA Press (September 1, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1603560084
ISBN-13: 978-1603560085
Purchase this book on Amazon.com

Rich in medical terminology, yet very understandable to those of us without a background in the field of health, Real Life with Celiac Disease infuses patients’ stories with tables, illustrations, a plethora of resources, further reading suggestions, along with self-management tips at the end of each chapter. The fifty-three chapters are divided into three sections:

The Basics cover definitions and diagnosis. This section reviews the history of celiac disease, including blood tests, endoscopy, and genetic testing so that the reader will have a good understanding of what celiac disease is and how it is diagnosed.

The Gluten-free Life, discusses solutions and strategies. Although the gluten-free diet can be well-balanced and healthy, making the necessary changes can be tricky. This section addresses some of the most common questions and pitfalls that occur and their solutions.

The Obstacles tackle concerns and complications. Life can certainly present obstacles. This section takes on some of the most common issues that people have with celiac disease and where possible, makes suggestions on how to overcome them.

Stating the purpose of this book directly, “Real Life with Celiac Disease: Troubleshooting and Thriving Gluten Free will help you if:

• You have celiac disease and want to be educated to the fullest about maximizing your health and minimizing risks
• You want to support a friend or family member who has celiac disease
• You suspect that you or someone you know may have celiac disease
• You want to understand the difference between gluten intolerance and celiac disease
• You find the food labeling laws confusing
• You are following a GFD (Gluten-free Diet) and are still experiencing symptoms
• You want to know more about lab tests, follow-up care, balancing your diet, supplements, and the potential complications of untreated celiac disease
• You are a vegetarian, have diabetes or want to lose weight & maximize your nutritional health
• You need ideas for traveling and dining out safely
• You are a clinician who needs information now to help the increasing number of patients coming to see you with concerns about celiac disease

“Taking an active role in educating yourself is the first step toward better health. Life with celiac disease can be a learning and empowering process. We hope that the practical knowledge in this book will benefit you and the people in your life. We are heartened by each person who comes to understand celiac disease and related gluten disorders, because you are out there helping the many undiagnosed people get the care they need, too.”

I personally like the mnemonic that is used in caring for your CELIAC Disease.

Consultation with a skilled dietician
Education about celiac disease
Lifelong adherence to a GFD (Gluten Free Diet)
Identification and treatment of nutrition deficiencies
Access to an advocacy group
Continuous long-term follow-up by a multidisciplinary team

The authors Melinda Dennis, MS, RD, LDN, who is the Nutrition Coordinator and a founding member The Celiac Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) in Boston, Massachusetts, who was diagnosed with celiac disease 20 years ago, Daniel A. Leffler, MD, MS, who is the Director of Clinical Research and founding member of BIDMC and the other fellow members of the center, along with 50 international experts have done an amazing job in researching, explaining and answering the many questions and concerns that weigh heavily on the minds of those faced with celiac disease.

Case studies of both children and adults with varying symptoms and situations are followed to give us a broader range of how celiac disease can present itself and what to look for when no symptoms are visible.

Learning how to read labels is extremely important as the gluten-free labeling rule has not been finalized and gluten-free labeling is still voluntary at this time. There is an entire chapter dedicated to learning how to do so.

EDUCATE AND ADVOCATE

Raising awareness of celiac disease is essential as the odds are 1 in 133 people have it here in the US, but unfortunately, millions have yet to be diagnosed for the simple fact that they have never heard of it. We need to educate ourselves and then others; become advocates for celiac disease by sharing our stories, send letters to those in a position to do something. Make some noise in May as it is National Celiac Month. We can also work with local support groups to present the needed information to restaurants and schools, be volunteers at health fairs, along with any creative ideas we can envision.

This concise guide to living with celiac disease is highly recommended by this reviewer, as I have made good use of it personally, as someone with celiac disease. It is a valuable resource on its own and in conjunction with the gluten-free cookbooks that I have acquired. I urge you to make this book part of your personal library and/or give it as a gift to someone who is or may be suffering from celiac disease. It is said that knowledge is power and we can certainly use this knowledge to empower ourselves and the ones we love.

Listen to an interview with authors Melinda Dennis and Daniel Leffler on Blog Radio - Thriving in Balance

Listen to internet radio with Thrive In Balance on Blog Talk Radio

Breakfast Smoothies

2011-01-20T10:47:00.000-08:00

Here are two great breakfast smoothie recipes from SILK Soy Milk.

Raspberry Mint Chocolate Silk Smoothie and Mango/Berry/Banana Silk Smoothie

In keeping things gluten-free, for the second smoothie I substituted flax seed for the wheat germ.

ENJOY!

More Book Reviews Coming Soon

2011-01-20T10:29:00.000-08:00

I'm working on several books as the moment, two cookbooks - Gluten Free Everyday Cookbook By Gluten-free Chef Robert Landolphi and The Glorious Gluten-free Cookbook By Vanessa Maltin, and Real Life with Celiac Disease Troubleshooting and Thriving Gluten Free By Melinda Dennis, MS,RD,LDN and Daniel Leffler, MD,MS, both founding members of the Celiac Center at Beth Israel Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts.

On my Everything Indian blog, I'll be reviewing several Indian cookbooks, of which many recipes are or can be adapted into gluten-free dishes. The first three will be Modern Indian Cooking By Hari Nayak & Vikas Khanna, Menus and Memories from Punjab: Meals to Nourish Body and Soul By Veronica Sidhu and Entertaining from An Ethnic Indian Kitchen By Komali Nunna.

Thanks for stopping in. See you all back here shortly!

Popcorn Indiana is “Munch Better” - My Review

2011-01-19T18:48:00.000-08:00

Popcorn Indiana is “Munch Better”

100% Natural, Zero Trans-fat, No Cholesterol, Non-GMO Corn, No Preservatives and best of all GLUTEN-FREE! “Crispy & Crunchy”, “Sweet & Indulgent”

A sugar and salt combination is something I want very often when having a snack. By chance when I was in the long line at the register last night, my eye caught the words GLUTEN-FREE on a bag of Popcorn Indiana’s Drizzled Cinnamon Sugar Kettlecorn. I quickly put it in my basket and then while moving the bags around I saw another one I just had to have … Dark Fudge Chocolate Chip Kettlecorn.

Both were decadent snacks for certain!

Being a huge fan of dark chocolate, I couldn’t wait to dig in. The salty/ sweet combination of the Dark Fudge Chocolate Chip Kettlecorn was delicious! The savory popcorn melted in my mouth, leaving the intense dark fudge lingering on my tongue. Mmmmmmmm

The Drizzled Cinnamon Sugar Kettlecorn wasn’t as intense as the Dark Fudge of course, but it was just as tasty. The sweet cinnamon and sugar glaze played tag with the salt on my taste buds; teasingly darting here and there until the popcorn suddenly disappeared from beneath them. Fun and yummy!

Because I bought the 1.25 oz. size bags, they were gone before I knew it and left me wanting for more, especially since there are coupons right on the bags for the next purchases. But at half past midnight, no one was willing to venture out into the freezing snow to get them. Guess we’ll just have to wait for the morning light and hopefully warmer temperatures to run out and stock up this time.

Now I have to find their Chip'ins - All Natural Popcorn Chips too!

Gluten Free Food from Amy's Kitchen

2011-01-12T19:35:00.000-08:00

I love many of Amy's products and was thrilled that there are some meals I can have from her kitchen that are gluten free. Here they are, all 86 of them. Enjoy!

She gets knocked down, but she gets up again.

2011-01-12T08:11:00.000-08:00

Wendy Fawthrop is one of the bloggers on the Orange County Register Mom's Blog. I came across her story because one of her faithful readers recommended my post on this site - My review of Let's Party! Gluten Free Entertaining

In the following post she tells of her daughter's plight with Celiac Disease and how it almost cost the little girl her life.

Please read Wendy's story Here. Thank you!

The Foodie Blog Roll

2010-12-27T19:20:00.000-08:00

Are you a foodie? Do you have a food blog? Make sure you have it added to the Foodie Blog Roll and get more traffic to your site. I just did and I can't wait to meet new people who have the same interest I do ... FOOD! And I mean after all, who doesn't like food?

Here's the link Foodie Blog Roll. Join today! They have a community and forum, oh yeah and CONTESTS and GIVEAWAYS! Two more things I love! Hope to see you there.

Teen supplies those in need with gluten-free food

2010-12-23T10:37:00.000-08:00

I saw this article this morning in the Boston Globe via Boston.com.

Kudos to this young man for his vision and persistence to follow it through!

Teen supplies those in need with gluten-free food

Help Spread the Bread

2010-12-23T10:33:00.001-08:00

For every dollar coupon downloaded, Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery will give a dollar to The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) to help in their efforts to better educate physicians in the diagnosis of celiac disease.

Get your coupon today!

http://www.rudisglutenfree.com/spread-the-bread-coupon/

Let’s Party! Gluten-Free Entertaining for Everyone by Monika Sudakov

2010-12-23T10:26:00.000-08:00

Here is my review of Let’s Party! Gluten-Free Entertaining for Everyone by Monika Sudakov.

Monika and her husband Jeff own an award winning bed and breakfast called The Chestnut Street Inn (http://www.chestnut-inn.com/) in Sheffield, Illinois, which features gourmet Mediterranean cuisine. Monika’s gluten-free recipes and subsequent cookbook came about because her mother-in-law Roz was diagnosed with Celiac Disease.

Having Celiac Disease myself, I was drawn to this cookbook and have had the privilege of savoring some of Monika’s creations in my own kitchen rather than at their inn (due to the fact that I live some 1,200 miles from Illinois). The result? I have fallen in love with cooking all over again. My thanks and kudos to Monika for coming up with a easy to follow cookbook that I don’t have to substitute ingredients or worry about poring over each one to see what I can eat … because ALL of the 145 recipes ranging from appetizers to beverages, breads, soups, desserts, meat/poultry dishes, salads, sauces and many more are 100% GLUTEN-FREE!!!!

The photos of the Chestnut Street Inn were very inviting. It would be nice to get to visit them someday soon. There were some fantastic shots of the prepared food but it would have been even more exciting and helpful to see shots of all the dishes. Perhaps on the next edition.

Whether you’re just learning to cook or you’re a seasoned chef, you’ll want this book in your kitchen for quick and easy access.

Here are the recipes I’ve tried so far. I’m looking forward to making many more that are featured in her fantastic culinary creation.

The Pumpkin Soup was the first recipe I made since the day was cold and damp and called for something warm and delicious. I was not disappointment in the least. This soup is easy to make and so creamy, the texture and flavor played with my taste buds with each tantalizing spoonful. I complimented it with a grilled sandwich of sharp cheddar cheese on gluten free bread. There was plenty left to freeze and enjoy later as with winter upon us, there will be many more cold days had to warm up with Monika’s pumpkin soup.

Another of the featured soups is Broccoli Cheese. As I am a fan of both and I was on a roll with making soup that day, I made this one too. Monika makes a valid point. Velveeta (which I would never use anyway) has no place in this soup, only good old-fashioned aged cheddar cheese for this baby will do. My mouth was already watering just from the fragrant smell of the spices, vegetables and savory cheese. Letting it cool off just a tad to experience its delectableness completed the deal.

Now being an Indophile, I was thrilled to see a recipe for Indian Spiced Rice Pudding in Let’s Party!, along with several other Indian culinary treats. So of course, I had to try it out. Boy was I amazed. Unlike traditional kheer, Monika uses dried cranberries instead of raisins, which gives it a nice burst of flavor when you bite into it. She also adds an ingredient to sweeten it that I wouldn’t have thought to use, maple syrup; another of my favorites. This was a hit with several of my friends (who are not on a gluten-free diet mind you) who sampled it and wanted the recipe straight away. It too freezes nicely, so when I think that I have nothing sweet in the house to eat at say midnight (not a good time to start cooking) … it will be waiting for me.

If you want something special for breakfast, bunch or just about anytime for that matter, try Green Eggs & Ham (yes, it was inspired by the Dr. Seuss book). There’s no green food coloring used in this, that’s for sure. Wow, what a kick you get from the combination of ingredients used for the “green eggs”! Awesome! And the ham is actually apple wood-smoked bacon, which I have to admit I indulged in eating just a little more than the recipe called for.

In the Middle East section of the book, one of the many delights you will find is Quinoa Salad Tabbouli Style. Now quinoa is a grain that can be used in not only gluten-free diet but also in vegan and vegetarian ones. There is a bit of waiting time in between the time that you’re making it and when you get to savor the flavor of it, but it is well worth the wait. My kitchen smelled heavenly with all the fresh vegetables and spices used in this salad. The dressing for which is out of this world, yet so simple to create. So for a new twist to your old tired salad perhaps, definitely try adding quinoa and jazzing it up. You’ll never go back to a “traditional” salad again.

The Cranberry Scones were another hit. We enjoyed them not only for breakfast but for dessert. When making them though, I thought we should have a tea party and make it really special. Ironically, a few days after, a daughter of one of my friends invited me to a tea party that they are planning. Guess what I’ll be bringing? I only wish I had used the Domata Living Flour suggested instead of the gluten-free one on hand to see how much of a difference it would have made. It could be that or the fact that buttermilk is used that left them a little dry for my taste. When I make them for the tea-party, I’m going to use Domata instead.

One of the treats in the Moroccan section was Quick Bread. Again I made the mistake of using the flour on hand (as I made it the same time as the scones) along with the buttermilk, so it was slightly dry but still full of flavor, with burst of cinnamon in every morsel. It’s a great compliment to salads and stews.

The Fruit Sorbet (I made it with fresh raspberries) was the only thing I made that I didn’t particularly care for. Not having an abundance of sugar in my diet may be the culprit as I thought it was too sweet for my palate. But then again that’s just me.

I recommend this book to anyone who suffers from Celiac Disease or knows someone who does. A dear friend of mine said she couldn’t wait to get her copy so she’d know just what to prepare for me without worries when I come to dine at her house. Who could ask for more? Thanks Jeanine!

At only 19.99, order your copy of today at http://www.chestnut-inn.com/retail and start enjoying gluten-free entertaining.

CELIAC DISEASE SERIES: UNDERSTANDING CELIAC DISEASE

2010-12-21T10:12:00.000-08:00

Here are some awesome videos from the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness.

Understanding Celiac Disease

Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of Celiac Disease

Diagnosing Celiac Disease

Treating Celiac Disease: The Gluten-free Diet

Celiac Disease Research: What's on the Horizon

Katz Gluten Free Bakery Review

2010-12-12T17:29:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone,

I'm just stopping in to post my review on some of the Katz products I recently tried. A definite winner in my book is the chocolate rugelech.

It's not only gluten-free but dairy-free as well. It just melts in your mouth and the taste is divine. The rich chocolate combined with coffee is a treat for the senses, especially with an ice cold glass of milk. Or for those cold winter days which are now upon us, enjoy them with a nice hot cup of chai. Either way, I bet you can't eat only one of these delicious babies.

Katz chocolate chip cookies were a hit too.

Just the right texture, not too soft, not too hard. As Goldilocks would proclaim, "They're just right." And so she ate them all up. I on the other hand shared mine. These delights can also be enjoyed with your favorite drink. Savor the flavor of those scrumptious chocolate chunks.

Now when it comes to my bread, I'm picky. I need just the right kind of bread to either enjoy as toast or make a sandwich on and Katz challah bread is one of those choices.

A nice sturdy crust that won't crumble when you touch it and soft and fluffy insides to hold your favorite sandwich delights in between. No funny aftertaste either like some other GF breads.

Now the challah dinner rolls can be used as just that dinner rolls. But they are also delectable when cut, toasted and slathered with butter and jam.

There's no crumbling with these either. Just a nice soft, fluffy inside encased in a crunchy outside. And the nice thing is, if you don't want the sesame seeds on them, there is an option to order them plain.

I'm looking forward to trying Katz cakes, muffins, pizza crust and two items that I've never had before, GF or otherwise - kishka and farfel.

You can get your free sample pack today and only pay for the shipping at Katz Gluten Free Bakery today and Happy Gluten-free Eating! Don't forget to add Katz to your favorites on Facebook as well.

Katz Gluten Free Bakery on Facebook

Indian Ghee

2010-12-12T09:15:00.001-08:00

Are you looking for pure gluten-free Indian ghee (clarified butter) made from free-range cows fed on grass? How about Indian spiced ghee in the following flavors:

- Italian Ghee
- Herbes de Provence Ghee
- Garlic Ghee
- Digestive Ghee
- Indian Dessert Ghee
- Niter Kebbeh

Then check out - Pure Indian Foods. They also offer Tulsi Tea & Ayurvedic Supplements, Organic Cane Sugar, Celtic Sea Salt, Organic Whole Mung Beans and Organic Whole Buckwheat.

Ghee

Reddy Bread launches their new Heart DeLight Roti

2010-12-09T05:44:00.000-08:00

Dr Reddy innovatively helps patients with Heart Health, Diabetes, and Weight Loss. Reddy Bread launches their new Heart DeLight Roti. With taste and look of homemade Rotis combined with the health benefits found in soy, flax, and oatmeal. Available in our Houston stores starting this Friday!!! Get your Roti soon!! Check it out @ Reddy Bread. Reddy Bread is committed to bringing you healthier choices for a healthier you.

Reddy Cardiology

Houston Cardiologist Kota Reddy is board certified in Cardiology and recognized for the Reddy heart healthy diet: low-carb, eat healthy, lose weight program. Dr. Reddy and is fully trained in Coronary and Peripheral Interventions and licensed in the state of Texas.

Vindaloo Style Pork

2010-12-07T06:10:00.000-08:00

If you like Indian food and boy do I, check out the Indian Recipe Box on Yummy.com.

Here's an amazing recipe for Pork Vindaloo to start you off. Yummly.com has recipes from all cultures, and they are allergy-free. You can type in by allergy, ingredients, etc.

So try them out today and Happy Eating!

Gluten Sensitivity and the Impact on the Brain

2010-12-03T06:40:00.000-08:00

Very informative article!

Gluten Sensitivity and the Impact on the Brain

National Gluten-free Diet Awareness Month

2010-11-23T15:40:00.000-08:00

National Gluten-free Diet Awareness Month

The Vegster is Giving Away Chocolate!

2010-11-22T10:58:00.001-08:00

http://thevegster.wordpress.com/2010/11/21/endangered-species-chocolate-giveaway/

Vote Today and Win!

2010-11-19T06:51:00.000-08:00

Triumph Dining is has launched the first-annual Best of Gluten-Free Awards to select the best gluten-free products on the market and to thank the companies that provide them. And they’d like you to pick the winners. Not only will you get to honor your favorite brands and products, but we’ll also give the first 2,000 voters a chance to sign up for our newsletter and get a FREE five-pack of American Dining Cards (worth $11!). The dining cards are completely free to anyone with a US shipping address, just for completing the survey (we’re even covering shipping).

The Best of Gluten-Free Awards consist of 43 different categories like “Best Gluten-Free Bread Mix” and “Best Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie.” Winners will be announced in early 2011.

Vote here:Triumph Dining Blog

Gluten - Is it Related to Hair Loss?

2010-11-16T21:11:00.000-08:00

I remember when I went to the hairdressers years before I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease and she refused to give me a perm saying that she was afraid as to what might happen. She then asked if I had been through chemotherapy or something that would make my hair so unhealthy and thin (which I hadn't). Little did I know at the time that gluten was the culprit!

Check out this article which clearly explains it - Gluten Can Cause Hair Loss

SANTE America and Gluten Free Products

2010-11-15T08:47:00.000-08:00

Having just recently been introduced to SANTE America through Gluten-free Recipe Box, I've found that many of their products are gluten-free. I'm especially looking forward to trying the Lotus and White Tea brand line.

The website's description of this brand is the following:

"Sensitive skin requires special treatment. SANTE Lotus & White Tea facial care provides gentle care with added anti-aging advantages. Organic Moroccan Argan oil, natural anti-aging wonder, is rich in essential fatty acids to restore skin’s balance and bestow a healthy radiance. White Tea Extract is packed with powerful antioxidants to boost cell turnover and collagen production. Delicate Indian Lotus Blossom extract – a universal symbol of purity – cools, clarifies, and improves skin’s texture.

SANTE Lotus & White Tea facial care is BDIH Certified Natural and free from synthetic colorants, fragrance and emulsifiers, and petrochemicals. All products in the line are gluten-free, and all but Lip Balm and Cleansing Tissues are vegan."

The Essential Gluten-Free Restaurant Guide

2010-10-18T16:46:00.000-07:00

In keeping with October being Celiac Awareness Month, I would like to feature my review on Triumph Dining’s 5^th Edition of The Essential Gluten-free Restaurant Guide.

“Since 2005, Triumph Dining (http://www.triumphdining.com/) has helped over 40,000 people with Celiac Disease and gluten sensitivity to enjoy delicious gluten free foods. Whether you’re staying local or traveling, our guides and cards will help you eat at home, go out, or do both!”

I don’t know the logistics of how the folks at TD compile this well-researched guide but it is definitely the essential restaurant book for anyone who needs to be gluten-free. If you can’t think of what to give in terms of a “food basket” to someone who suffers from Celiac Disease, be assured that if you put together some snacks along with this guide and a set of complimentary dining cards (possibly adding a gift certificate to one of the many GF restaurants), the recipient will thank you many times over. Trust me on this one!

Says Triumph Dining, “Here are some of the things that get most of our regular customers really excited about the new guide:

There are over 6,500 restaurants listed! That’s over 1,500 more than we included in the previous, 4^th Edition of our guide.

Over 2,800 of the restaurants listed have gluten-free menus or gluten-free specialty items. (That means pizza, pasta, cupcakes, cookies, and more!)

We’ve added over 40 chain menus which means there are now over 120 gluten-free lists and menus from chain restaurants across the country!”

Not only this, but included in this 5^th edition are several informative user guides, complete with checklists and easy to understand symbols, so you are thoroughly prepared to take on and enjoy a safe GF dining experience. Take some time to read over the introduction and the section on “How to get a meal anywhere”, which will explain how to convey information effectively, build both short and long-term relationships and give you a few final words of advice. Then you can use the knowledge you’ve gained as a tool to seek out even more gluten-free options for dining out.

The best part is that it is not just a vague listing of restaurants. Arranged alphabetically by state, the restaurants, bakeries, cafes, etc have their physical and web addresses, phone numbers, and in most cases, notes from the staff on the extent of their GF menu items. Any other pertinent information or advice is included, such as if their policy allows or encourages you to bring your own GF bread, soy sauce and pasta. Most if not all of the restaurants mentioned not to be shy and speak up about your needs, even calling ahead of time with questions. Some restaurants, such as The Elephant Walk (Boston, MA), offer a hands-on GF cooking class or a tour of their kitchen, as in the case of El Carambas (Rochester, Minnesota).

Besides your American Express card, don’t leave home without this indispensible guide and accompanying dining cards. Keep one handy in your car or backpack. Speaking of backpacks, college students, who are celiac sufferers need GF dining options too, so think of giving this guide to them. Another great idea for students is what the University of Connecticut is doing, which will hopefully catch on to other colleges/universities as more young people are diagnosed. Chuck & Augies Restaurant is located in the student union building, right on campus! The Culinary Institute of America’s campus has both American Bounty Restaurant; complete with a “special gluten-free chef” and Ristorante Caterina de Medici that employs a baker who has written a GF cookbook (Both are in Hyde Park, NY). Butler’s Restaurant & Tavern (within the Essex Culinary Resort and Spa) and Main Street Grill & Bar are the two establishments run by teachers and interns of the New England Culinary Institute. They are located in Essex Junction and Montpelier, VT respectively.

Location is important as we all know, and there are places that you may not expect to offer GF items but are grateful for nonetheless. Take your average baseball stadium for example. I know that I would have appreciated being able to enjoy a hot dog, snacks and maybe a beer at a recent game. Well now I can and so can you, if we go to see a Mets game in New York. Believe it or not, inside Citi Field (Flushing, NY) you’ll find the Kozy Shack Gluten Free Kiosk serving all the above. GRAND SLAM GUYS!

The features I really enjoyed about this guide were the listed gluten-free menus or gluten-free specialty items. I was salivating just reading the choices of mouth-watering dishes. For instance, some of these were pan-seared Arctic char, fresh fruit Pavlova and chocolate-hazelnut mousse at The Blue Bottle Café (Hopewell, New Jersey), GF beer with tiger prawns and chorizo at Spenard Roadhouse (Anchorage, Alaska), just to name a few.

Some of the owners, sous-chefs or other staff members have expressed their gratitude to their GF diners for their patronage. For instance, Aliperti's Ristorante (Clark, New Jersey) is a proud participant in GRAP (Gluten Free Restaurant Awareness Program) for their valued customers with Celiac Disease. Gauchos Village (Glendale, California) is part of the local GF Society and Sugo (Roswell, Georgia) “has found a real friend in the GF community.” The Pasta Pomodoro Pasta Pomodoro Ristorante Italiano and Catering (Voorhees, New Jersey) reports to have “a million customers” who are GF.

There are many creative names for GF restaurants also. A few examples include Bunky’s Cafe (Madison, WI), Canadian Honker (Rochester, MN), The Dairy Godmother (Alexandria, VA), Later Alligator (Wheeling, WV) and The Lost Dog Café (Binghamton, NY). Apparently the term “naked” and gluten-free are synonymous, as in the case of Naked Fish (Billerica, Framingham and Waltham, MA), Naked Pizza (New Orleans, LA), Naked Noodle (Bozeman, MT) and Naked Oyster (Hyannis, MA). There’s my favorite creative establishment name The Silly Yak Bakery and Bread Barn (Madison, WI). Smoking Sloe’s (Northport, NY) is famous for a very innovative technique to GF dining. To avoid confusion in the kitchen, they have very cool names for the GF items – the “Mac Daddy” (mac n’cheese), “Free Birds” (chicken wings) and “Celiwiches”. Now there is a place in Portland, Maine that I just have to visit – Soakology Foot Sanctuary & Teahouse (who would have thought?) And not to be missed are Sweet Sin (Baltimore, MD), Tree Huggers Café (Berea, Ohio), which offers the “giant armadillo salad”, The Ugly Moose (Philadelphia, PA) and Vertical Diner (Salt Lake City, Utah), where it is reported that all staff members are “pretty dialed in” to the GF diet.

Speaking of innovative techniques used to accommodate GF diners, here are a few more. Twist on Angell (Providence, RI) is a certified GF restaurant and has its kitchen designed so as to separate GF food from non-GF food. The Fire Bowl Café (Kalamazoo, MI) features a “Stir Fry Your Way”. Diners chose their own meats, starches and sauces of which ginger white wine and yellow curry are available options. The Real Chow Baby (Atlanta, GA) has their GF customers put white sticks in their bowls to indicate GF to the stir fry cook. Hukilau Lanai located in the Kauai Coast Resort in Kapaa, HI, says that they have an “intricate system” in place for serving customers with food allergies. Primo (Rockland, ME) staff members have daily meetings to discuss special requests from diners who call in ahead of time. Woodman’s Seafood and Grill (Essex, MA) whose entire menu is nearly GF, has a “special track” in the kitchen and also uses a separate fryolater for GF items. Corner Pub & Grill (Saint Louis, MO) also uses a separate fryer to serve up the items on Hannah’s GF Menu, named after the owner’s daughter who is GF. White Dog Café (Philadelphia, PA) prints their GF orders in red, so that the kitchen staff knows to avoid any sort of cross-contamination. Try their crispy seared sea trout and heirloom apple salad. Other places mentioned that they use separate pans and utensils to avoid cross-contamination.

Many of the establishments have taken it upon themselves to do specialized training classes for all of their staff members. Some have more of an interest in GF items as a staff member, friend or family member have celiac disease. Three of the restaurants I found were The Greek Islands Restaurant (Indianapolis, IN), Irises Café & Wine Bar (Plattsburgh, NY) and Colophon Café (Bellingham, WA).

Unique GF menu items are an interesting element of this guide. Chianti Café (Beverly, MA) offers zucchilini, pasta made from pure zucchini. They also recommend bringing in a Spanish language dining card, as most of the staff speaks Spanish (which is interesting since they are an Italian café). Looking for a GF kid’s meal? Stop in at The Puritan Backroom (Manchester, NH). Their extensive GF menu was created by a manager with celiac. Besides all their GF bakery items, Piece of Cake Bakery (Portland, OR) also has GF wedding cakes available. For a taste of Asian dining in Wilmington, North Carolina, Bento Box is the place to go. It touts being one of the only establishments in NC to carry GF soy sheets, which they use instead of seaweed for their signature rolls. Do you have a craving for Asian fusion cuisine? Visit Fresh Side (Amherst, MA) for many items on their GF menu including curry salad and Thai basil salad made with cellophane noodles. If you’re in Milwaukee, WI, don’t forget to stop in at the Lakefront Brewery and try their original GF beer – New Grist. Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar (Truckee, CA) uses only rice flour in the fryer, so that even fried items are GF.

Some restaurants like Ivy (Boston, MA) cater to GF diners by making something that isn’t on the menu. Are you in need of a GF caterer for your event? The Chimney Rock Inn (Bound Brook and Gillette, New Jersey) has catering trays for in-house or pick-up.

Well that is just a sampling of the plethora of establishments and their menus. Discover the hidden treasure for yourself by getting a copy of this indispensible Essential Gluten-free Restaurant Guide from Triumph Dining today and begin your journey of happy, healthy and safe GF dining experiences.

Needless to say, being a Celiac sufferer, I devoured (pun intended) this guide cover-to-cover and give it 6* out of 5!

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The Gluten Chef

2010-10-04T11:08:00.000-07:00

Check out Jonathan Anderson's blog The Gluten Chef for gluten free recipes and videos!

UM School of Medicine Center for Celiac Research finds rate of celiac disease is growing

2010-09-28T10:05:00.000-07:00

UM School of Medicine Center for Celiac Research finds rate of celiac disease is growing

Peace, Love, Dairy

2010-09-27T15:08:00.000-07:00

Have you heard? It's the first of its kind. Lactose free, gluten free yogurt and kefir from Green Valley Organics - available at your neighborhood Whole Foods store.

Check them out today. Your stomach will thank you!

I Love Peanut Butter!

2010-09-26T18:19:00.000-07:00

Have you tried the kosher, gluten-free and vegan (except for The Bee's Knees which is vegetarian) peanut butters from Peanut Butter & Co. ? They have yummylicious flavors like - Dark Chocolate Dreams, White Chocolate Wonderful, Mighty Maple, Smooth Operator, Crunch Time, The Heat is On, Old-Fashioned Smooth, Old-Fashioned Crunchy, PETA Butter (Special Edition) and my all-time favorite Cinnamon Raisin Swirl!

Get a spoon, some crackers, bread or what have you and try some today!

Coloring Your Hair?

2010-09-11T10:14:00.000-07:00

You can even if you have Celiac Disease. EcoColors is natural-looking permanent, organic, eco-friendly, non-toxic, gluten-free hair color. Their motto: "Healing the planet one head at a time."

I've used EcoColors' GF hair color and love the results!

Bagels, Buddy and Me

2010-06-16T11:46:00.000-07:00

Check out the book called Bagels, Buddy and Me: A Story about Gluten Intolerance and Celiac Disease, and the contest at Gluten Free Easily

Healthy Haven Gluten Free Foods for Celiac Sprue and Other Food Allergies

2010-05-05T00:31:00.000-07:00

Healthy Haven Gluten Free Foods for Celiac Sprue and Other Food Allergies

A Closer Look at Gluten-Free Labeling - Living Without Article

2010-05-05T00:25:00.000-07:00

A Closer Look at Gluten-Free Labeling - Living Without Article

Living Without - Gluten-Free Spring Asparagus with Lemon Thyme Butter - Recipes Article

2010-05-04T23:56:00.000-07:00

Living Without - Gluten-Free Spring Asparagus with Lemon Thyme Butter - Recipes Article

May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month - Bob's Red Mill Blog

2010-05-04T23:50:00.000-07:00

May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month - Bob's Red Mill Blog

Living Without - Gluten-Free, Diary-Free Carrot Cake - Recipes Article

2010-04-15T19:16:00.000-07:00

Living Without - Gluten-Free, Diary-Free Carrot Cake - Recipes Article

Gluten-Free Naturals Recall

2010-04-09T08:38:00.000-07:00

GFN Foods, LLC of Cranford, NJ is voluntarily recalling:

Gluten-Free Naturals Pancake Mix – UPC 187058 000043

Lots 09159 (exp 12/8/2010), 09320 (exp 5/16/12) 09322 (exp 5/18/12)

Gluten-Free Naturals Light & Moist Yellow Cake Mix – UPC 187058 000067

Lots 09083 (exp 9/24/10) and 09322 (exp 5/18/12)

Gluten-Free Naturals Cookie Blend Flour – UPC 187058 000029

Lots 09086 (exp 6/24/10), 09219 (exp 11/7/10) and 10035 (exp 5/4/11)

From the FDA Website:

These products, manufactured by GFN Foods, are being recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The FDA and Thumb Oilseed Producers Cooperative of Ubly, MI found traces of salmonella in Thumb Oilseed's facility. GFN Foods, LLC is voluntarily recalling the products that contain the ingredient supplied by Thumb Oilseed.

Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and in some cases fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which can be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with salmonella can result into getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis.

The safety of our products is of paramount importance to GFN Foods. Customers that have purchased the above products should contact GFN Foods at 866-761-6147 for a refund or to arrange for replacement product. You can also email sales@gfnfoods.com or call with any questions.

Campbell’s Updated Gluten Free Products List

2010-04-09T08:30:00.001-07:00

You can reach Campbell’s at (800) 257-8443 if you have any additional questions about their list.

Campbell’s Gluten Free Products List

Frito Lay's Gluten Free Products Update

2010-04-09T08:26:00.000-07:00

The latest update was made on February 24, 2010.

Please note: The information provided pertains only to products made and distributed in the U.S. Products sold in other countries under similar brands may be made using slightly different recipes and ingredients to accommodate local needs and preferences.

Listing of Frito Lay's Products That Do Not Containing Gluten

RECALL of Zatarain’s Original Dirty Rice Mix

2010-04-09T08:21:00.001-07:00

Zatarain’s has issued a voluntary recall of 8 oz. packages of Zatarain’s Original Dirty Rice Mix with a UPC Code 7142909535 and a “BEST BY” date of JAN 19 12H.

According to the FDA website:

Zatarain’s Original Dirty Rice Mix packages with this date code contain undeclared wheat and barley ingredients. People who have allergies to wheat or barley run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

The Zatarain’s Original Dirty Rice Mix package was distributed to limited grocery stores in Florida, Michigan and Virginia beginning February 15, 2010. The product is available in 8 oz. boxes, and the date code is found on the bottom of the package. The “BEST BY” date of JAN1912H is the only date code affected by the recall.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product was mispackaged, and as a result, the ingredient statement on the package did not list wheat and barley as an ingredient.

No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date. No other Zatarain’s products are involved in this recall.

If you purchased this product, contact Zatarain’s Consumer Affairs at 1-877-837-3796 on weekdays between 9:30 AM and 5 PM EST for further instructions and a replacement or a full refund.

Growing Up – AW Blog Chain

2010-03-09T07:40:00.000-08:00

This month’s Blog Chain at AbsoluteWrite is about growing up. Those who have come before me:

aimeelaine
AuburnAssassin
DavidZahir
FreshHell

I found it interesting that the blog that preceded me spoke about a grandmother, as mine does too, you will see. Mine was written several days ago, without any knowledge of this whatsoever. So as they say (whoever they is/was), “Great minds think alike.” Now, on with my story of growing up.

My paternal grandparents unfortunately passed away even before my parents were married, so I never met them. My maternal grandmother (Gram as I call her) and I however, spent a lot of time together over the years.

Going back to the first place where I can remember visiting my grandparents, brings sweet memories to the fore. Their apartment (flat) was on the second floor of the apartment house only a two-minute walk or one minute mad dash from my school. Running through the front yard and into the back, just to roll down the grassy hill, was a ritual before going into the house itself.

As soon as the bottom entry door was opened, you could smell the aroma of the delicious meal or sweets my grandmother was cooking. The enticing flavors wafted through the hallway and led me to float up the stairs to their door (cartoon style).

Gram’s smiling face was usually the first to greet me as my grandfather sat in his favorite chair by the television, if he was home at the time. She welcomed me into the warm house and into the kitchen where all the action was taking place. Sometimes she allowed me to help her in making the meal.

The radio on the shelf would play her favorite songs in lulled tones, so that we could talk about the day’s events. If I had a bad day, she would wipe the tears and assure me that everything would be all right, as “tomorrow is another day," she would say. She laughed at all my jokes, even if she had heard them before or if they were not funny. She listened and was never judgmental.

On many Friday nights, Gram made a phone call to my parents to ask if I could sleep over and the jump for joy usually signaled that the answer was “YES”. So after supper, we did the dishes and had a special bedtime snack - pound cake topped with peaches and Cool Whip and Red Rose tea (at least the Del Monte peaches and Kraft Cool Whip were/are gluten-free), while playing cards or watching a favorite television show. Then, it was off to the bathtub and bed. The neat thing about Red Rose tea is the little figurines that they give free, one in every box.

The sheets were always soft and smelled like they were fresh from the clothesline. After snuggling in just so, Gram would tuck me in tight and kiss me on the head while wishing me sweet dreams. It always worked, as I cannot recall ever having a bad dream when sleeping there.

Waking to the smell of fresh baked muffins and coffee was great. After making sure my hands and face were washed, I would run to the table, smother the still steaming delights in loads of butter, and watch it disappear before my eyes. Impatience usually cost me a burnt tongue or roof of my mouth though, as Gram shook her head with an “I told you to wait until it cooled off” look.

After helping with the chores around the house, we usually went to the local bakery and butcher for the needed supplies for the weekend. Among the staples was a small bag of sweets for me, which was more often than not, empty before we got back home. Lunch was my favorite - peanut butter and banana sandwich, with the banana thinly sliced and placed in between the peanut butter slathered white bread. Dinnertime brought out another favorite - mashed potatoes with gravy, ground hamburger and Green Giant corn on top.

The other apartments where they lived over the years always had the same enticing smells and welcoming atmosphere waiting for me too. After my grandfather died, I moved in with Gram. I was in high school at the time and could still come home and talk about the day’s events and my future plans. We shed many sad and happy tears over the years that I lived there. When it was time, she went with me to go looking for my wedding dress and had one of my engagement parties at her house too. She was there to welcome my three daughters into the world and made many memories for them to cherish as well.

She eventually moved into my mom’s apartment. Then, after my mom passed away twelve years ago, Gram came to stay with my daughters and me. With deteriorating health and the need of constant care, she finally had to be placed into a special facility, which broke my heart into a thousand little pieces.

In the last few years of her life, she didn’t seem to be the same woman I remembered while growing up. I know inside she was; it was just the outside appearance that has changed so drastically. The years took their toll on her. Her short-term memory was all but non-existent but the memories of her child and earlier adulthood were very vivid and she talked about them as if it were just yesterday. She often got me confused and called me by my mother’s name. We stopped played cards as she couldn’t concentrate but I continued to bring the pound cake and tea when I visited. She still wanted to hear about my life, but mostly I listened to her life’s story and wiped away her tears when she talked about the times gone by. She listened to her favorite songs in her mind, as her hearing had failed greatly. Her vision grew dim too, she began seeing things that weren’t there and I didn’t have the heart to tell her otherwise at times. She meant the world to me and always will.

Growing up, I had no idea that celiac disease was the instigator for my health problems (see previous posts on this blog). In thinking about all the food mentioned in this story and how at this point in my life my diet is now totally gluten-free, I have added some recipes for the GF versions of the above delights and some links to where you can purchase GF items. ENJOY!

Gluten-free Pound Cake

Gluten-free Blueberry Muffins

Gluten-free White Bread

Gluten-free Brown Rice Bread

Gluten-free Peanut butter

Gluten-free Brown Gravy Mix

Red Rose Tea Figurines

Next up:
Proach
*RomanceWriter*
Breddings
laffarsmith
Sneaky Devil
leahzero
razibahmed
RavenCorinnCarluk
Collectonian

General Mills Gluten Free Food

2010-03-05T19:32:00.000-08:00

Here is a helpful listing of all GM gluten-free foods in a pocket-sized format to take with you when you go shopping.

It is on their new Gluten-free food website called Live Gluten Freely

Arbonne International's Gluten-Free Products

2010-02-16T11:52:00.000-08:00

Thanks to a customer service representative, I just received this complete list of gluten-free products from Arbonne International. This is too awesome! Thank you Meredith!!!!

The following products are formulated without gluten:

ABC Baby:
ABC Hair and Body Wash
ABC Body Lotion
ABC Sunscreen SPF 30+
ABC Arbonne Baby Care® Body Oil
ABC Arbonne Baby Care® Herbal Diaper Rash Cream

About Face Color:
About Face Blusher
About Face Brow Wax
About Face Cream Concealer
About Face Eye Shadow
About Face Line Defiance Liquid Foundation SPF 15
About Face Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15
About Face Translucent Pressed Powder
About Face Wipe Out Eye Makeup Remover
About Face Translucent Loose Powder
Virtual Illusion? Dual Volume Mascara
Virtual Illusion? Eye Definer
Virtual Illusion? Lash Enhancer
Virtual Illusion? Lip Definer
Virtual Illusion? Liquid Eye Liner
Virtual Illusion? Lash Color
Virtual Illusion? Makeup Primer

Clear Advantage:
Arbonne Clear Advantage Acne Lotion
Arbonne Clear Advantage Acne Wash
Arbonne Clear Advantage Refining Toner
Arbonne Clear Advantage Acne Spot Treatment
Arbonne Clear Advantage Skin Support Supplement

Hybrids:
ASN HYBRIDS - Daily Nutritional Chews for Teens
ASN HYBRIDS - Daily Power Punch for Kids

Aromatherapy:
Awaken Sea Salt Scrub
Awaken Body Lotion
Awaken Body Mist
Reactivate Body Lotion
Reactivate Body Mist
Unwind Body Mist
Unwind Body Lotion
Unwind Shower Gel
Unwind Bath Salts
Unwind Massage Oil

Bio- Nutria:
Bio-Nutria® Get Well Soon Dietary Supplement
Bio-Nutria® Herbal Colon Cleanse
Bio-Nutria® Herbal Lip Ointment
Bio-Nutria® Herbal Muscle Massage Gel
Bio-Nutria® Herbal Vapor Rub
Bio-Nutria® Herbal Vapor Soak
Bio-Nutria® Joint Formula
Bio-Nutria® Leg Vein Formula
Bio-Nutria® Lip Service Dietary Supplement

FYI:
BodyBetter Body Cream
FYI PersonalSpace Spray Fragrance
SugarSlush Body Scrub

Figure 8:
Figure 8 Daily Detox Tea
Figure 8 NRGGO3! Fizzing Beverage Tablet
Figure 8® Going, Going, Gone! Dietary Supplement
Figure 8® On the Go! Weight Loss Chews (Chocolate, Caramel)
Figure8® Go Easy! Protein Shake
Figure 8 Go Anywhere! Fiber Booster
Figure 8 Ready to Drink Shake

Vanish 8
Figure 8 Vanish Water Relief Treatment Serum
Figure 8 Vanish Contouring Cream

NutriminC Re9:
REnewing Hydrating Wash
REstoring Balancing Toner
REactivating Facial Day/Night Serum
REpair Corrective Eye Cream
REality Day Cream SPF 8
RElease Deep Pore Masque
REveal Facial Scrub
REfresh Foaming Body Wash
REactivating Body Serum
REgain Illuminating Enzyme Peel
REtaliate Wrinkle Filler
RE9 REsist Essential Fatty Acid Supplement
REveal Exfoliating Wash (men)
REstoring Toner (men)
REsurface Shave Gel (men)

FC5:
Hydrating Eye Crème
Moisturizing Night Crème
Hydrating Cleanser + Freshener
Nurturing Day Lotion with SPF 20
Oil-Absorbing Day Lotion with SPF 20
Purifying Cleanser + Toner
Ultra-Hydrating Hand Crème.
Exfoliating Cell Scrub
Mattifying Powder
Body Moisturizer
Skin Conditioning Oil

Before Sun:
Lip Saver Sunscreen SPF 30
No Sun Intended Bronzing Powder
Save Face and Body Sunscreen SPF 15
Glow With It After Sun Lotion
To The Rescue Hair Protectant
Made in the Shade Self Tanner SPF 15
Liquid Sunshine Tan Enhancer
Damage Control Water Resistant Sunscreen SPF 30

Detox Spa:
SeaSource Detox Spa? 5-in-1 Essential Massage Oil
SeaSource Detox Spa? 7-Day Body Cleanse
SeaSource Detox Spa? Detoxifying Rescue Wash
SeaSource Detox Spa? Foaming Sea Salt Scrub
SeaSource Detox Spa? Fortifying Hair Mask
SeaSource Detox Spa? Purifying Sea Soak
SeaSource Detox Spa? Re-Mineralizing Body Lotion 24H
SeaSource Detox Spa? Renewing Body Gelée
SeaSource Detox Spa? Sea Mud Face & Body Mask

Intelligence
Shampoo with Tea Tree Oil
Cleansing Gel
Exfoliating Masque with Thermal Fusion
Rejuvenating Cream
Herbal Foot Cream

Revelage
Revelage Pro- Brightening Night Serum
Revelage Age Spot Brightening Day Lotion SPF 30
Revelage Age Spot Minimizer
Revelage Age Spot Brightening Hand Therapy SPF 30

Products That Contain Wheat:

Cetearyl Wheat Straw Glycosides is found in the following products:
- FC5 Hydrating Cleanser + Freshener

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol is found in the following products:
- Arbonne Intelligence Thermal Fusion Hair & Scalp Revitalizer
- FC5 Invigorating Body Cleanser
- FC5 Nourishing Daily Shampoo

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein is found in the following products:
- Arbonne Aromassentials Awaken Bath and Shower Gel
- Arbonne Aromassentials Unwind Bath and Shower Gel
- f.y.i. Wash&Wear Body Wash
- f.y.i. Wash&Wear Vivacious
- Figure 8 Vanish? Contouring Cellulite Cream

Wheat(scientific name: Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract) is found in the following products:
- PhytoProlief
- Prolief

Wheat(scientific name: Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract) is found in the following products:
- NutriMinC® RE9 REversing Gelée, Transforming Lift

Wheat(scientific name: Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil) is found in the following products:
- NutriMinC® RE9 REcover, Night Crème
- NutriMinC® RE9 REfinish, Hydrating Body Lotion

Can Corn Be A Problem for Those with Celiac Disease?

2010-02-01T06:34:00.001-08:00

I came across this important article and wanted to share it with you.

Corn Gluten Damages Those with Gluten Sensitivity

Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity

2010-02-01T06:18:00.000-08:00

Online Gluten-free Cookbook

2010-01-15T21:14:00.000-08:00

Here is an online gluten-free cookbook, which is updated regularly.

Easy To Be Gluten-free

NEW Gluten-free Magazine

2010-01-15T21:10:00.000-08:00

Check out the new online magazine for gluten-free living. It is the creative work of editor Ellen Spiller and the Wooten family.

Easy Eats

Friendship Day - August 2, 2009

2009-08-01T19:24:00.001-07:00

HAPPY FRIENDSHIP DAY TO ALL MY FRIENDS!

Gluten-free Indian Food!

2009-07-29T08:47:00.001-07:00

At Last!!!!!! Now here is something I can REALLY sink my teeth into! Shabash!!!!!!!!!

Gluten-free Indian food

If you sign up with Triumph on Facebook, you can get Part 2 now! - Tandoori Chicken

Emril's Gluten-free Videos

2009-07-29T08:45:00.000-07:00

Emeril Green Episode: Gluten Free NO Style
with Alyson Weinberg and expert Lee Tobin

Gluten Free NO Style

No More GF Cake?

2009-07-21T15:44:00.001-07:00

I just went today for the special at Starbucks - Buy a drink get a pastry FREE. I was looking forward to the GF Valencia Orange Cake. They said they didn't have any and sent what they had back to the company but didn't say why. Now I know. I never even got a chance to try it. :(

Starbucks has officially discontinued their GF Valencia Orange Cake! To electronically sign the petition for Starbucks to bring back the GF pastry, please go here

We already have over 3,500 signatures! We need 5,000!!!!!

Dark Horse Adaptations

2009-07-20T17:56:00.001-07:00

Hi all,

When you get a chance, please check out my new blog, which advertises my professional proofreading and copy writing service.

Dark Horse Adaptations

Celiac disease cases quadruple in U.S.

2009-07-12T04:41:00.000-07:00

Experts warn gluten intolerance becoming substantial public health concern

Here is a scary report from MSNBC on Friday, July 10, 2009

EXCERPT
"In the United States, celiac disease is four times more common now than it was in the 1950s, according to a study by researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

The Mayo Clinic study also found that people who didn't know they had celiac disease were nearly four times more likely than people without celiac disease to have died during the 45 years of follow-up."

To read the full article please go here