June 29th is National Almond Butter Crunch Day. Almond butter is a great way to get that good, healthy fat. There are many varieties of almond butter on the market and most of them are gluten-free.
All of the above listed almond butters are very good, but if I had to choose my favorite, I would have to go with Read More »
Any idea what this monstrosity is?
Nope?
This one should be easier:
That’s right. They’re both pizza bases.
It tastes great, really...if only I could get it off the paper!
I know what you’re thinking. “How on earth did she manage to make such horrible looking pizza bases?” Read More »
[Editor’s Note: California Pizza Kitchen introduced gluten-free crusts but pulled the product due to cross contamination. Updated August 3, 2012]
Yes, you read that title right. California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) will add gluten-free crust to its June 29th new menu roll out. The chain already has a gluten-free menu, but it has not included pizza until now.
“The new menu will introduce nine new items, as well as a new focus on identifying options for better health and wellness,” said CPK’s co-chief executive Rick Rosenfield. The new menu will identify the chain’s use of Read More »
[Editor’s Note: This story is from 2011. It still illustrates why we must be vigilant about where we go to eat.]
Gluten-free Nation, you should be rightly shocked, dismayed and FURIOUS! A chef in Glenwood Springs, Colorado is poisoning you…and bragging about it.
Chef Damian Cardone is wantonly feeding gluten pasta to patrons who request gluten-free food according to a post on his Facebook page.
Cardone was deliberately feeding high gluten food to people as of March 10 according the dates on comments to his post.
It gets worse. Cardone seems to relish his campaign to feed gluten-free individuals gluten… Read More »
Copyright (c) 2012 Simone Marani
1. Find a restaurant that can accommodate gluten free meals. Many restaurants are very familiar with gluten free meals or have a gluten free menu. If you are new to gluten free dining, stick to a restaurant where you don’t have to explain yourself. There is a list of gluten free restaurants at www.glutenfreerestaurants.org
2. Do your homework ahead of time. Call ahead and speak with the chef and ask if the restaurant can accommodate your needs. Also, review Read More »
You receive an invitation in the mail to a good friend’s wedding. This is something you have been looking forward to for awhile, but now that you have been diagnosed with Celiac disease, you notice that accompanying your excitement is some unwelcomed anxiety about being able to eat at the wedding.
You already know the cake is a no-go, as are the dinner rolls that will undoubtedly be served. But what about the Read More »
Peanut Flour - Gluten Free and Healthy
Peanut flour is gluten-free. It is simply roasted peanuts ground up into a flour. No other ingredients are added.
Since peanuts are gluten-free, peanut flour is a great choice to use for baking.
Peanut flour can also Read More »
The phone rings…it’s my friend calling to see if I would like to come over to dinner. Little does she know that I have just been diagnosed with Celiac disease and I’m now nervous about eating at other people’s homes…
I’m still learning what to eat and how to read labels. I feel my heart beat increase, and my palms start to sweat. “What is this weird feeling,” I ask myself. I feel like I’m going to panic…and all over a social invitation. “What’s wrong with me, this shouldn’t be a big deal. It never was before, I’ve always just done what I wanted.” Oh yeah, I remind myself, it’s because I don’t know if I will be able to eat if I go over. Maybe I just shouldn’t Read More »
Agave Americana
We have been asked about the safety of using agave syrup as low glycemic substitute for cane sugar. Here is some useful information.
Of the several hundreds species of agave, commercial agave syrup is produced from Agave Americana, a desert succulent plant. The syrup, or nectar, is obtained from the sap. The sweet sticky sap is extracted from the base of the plant then boiled to produce the “syrup.” Cooking converts the sap’s natural Read More »
Gluten-free residents can add another restaurant to the growing list that will accommodate their needs – Applebee’s. Applebee’s joins a host of many other restaurants that are now offering a list of menu items that don’t contain gluten. As noted, this list is subject to change, so make sure to check back frequently.
As with any restaurant, there is always a risk of cross-contamination. To help minimize the risk, ask to speak with the manager on duty. Be sure to ask how the menu item is prepared and if it is cooked on surfaces or Read More »
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