The Girl Scouts organization really is great with teaching girls values, community and service, but when it comes to the cookie thing — the fact that there are no gluten-free cookies brings annual frustration for me, albeit brief.
A new article out by a researcher on environmental toxins discusses their impact on a child’s (and unborn child’s) immune system. And yes…it does come back to celiac disease.
Last night I got back from our big annual meeting for the Raising our Celiac Kids Twin Cities Chapter and I left ready for action: inspired, energized and ready to “keep up the good fight”! And — no — I didn’t feel this way because yesterday (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) was a national day of service. But just seeing and talking with all of these people who are deeply involved in the same celiac issues gets my blood pumping; and I’m ready to see what else I can do to help. I leave meetings like that the way I leave the gym after a good workout! Making Time for Your Cause Because I invest a lot of time and effort into our annual Making Tracks for Celiacs fundraiser walk/run, I have, in the past, tuned out other volunteer opportunities or events because I’m a bit spent. But tonight I found my mind going – there were so many events to get involved in within our group: Gluten-Free Fun Camp, Summer Picnic, plus new “breaking” opportunities involving gluten-free product testing. But also other opportunities with committees that stress awareness like our education and website committees. What to do? I am […]
I feel up to the challenge to find satisfying substitutions to things I miss being gluten-free — in this case, what would be a fair substitution for those Chinese noodles for chow mein?
So I’m not a big drinker of alcohol…but I would really like a treat once and a while. My favorite used to be Smirnoff Ice. But that’s no longer an option. And just because I’m gluten-free I don’t think my drinks should always have to be wine…right? Are All Spirits Gluten-Free? One of my favorite cocktails is a raspberry kamikaze (up in a martini glass, not on the rocks); which includes vodka, triple sec and raspberry liqueur. Celiac.com says “All distilled alcohols are gluten-free.” So as long as it’s distilled, you should be safe; are some confirmed options according to the Delphi Forums ongoing list: Absolut, Gordans, Popov, Relska, Smirnoff, Smirnoff Black, All Smirnoff Twist (not Smirnoff Ice), Tangueray vodka. Also, just this week a relative newbie (started in 2005) to the vodka world, Cold River vodka was the only beverage to receive the “Highest Recommendation” rating for 2008 by Wine Enthusiast Magazine. The magazine reported, “The super-premium, all-natural, gluten-free spirit also is the only vodka on the market which is made exclusively from Maine potatoes and water from an aquifer fed by Maine’s Cold River.” Cool. Triple Sec has a gluten-free options: Cointreau, Aristocrat to name a few. I […]
Tonight it could get down to -50 with the windchill in Minnesota! Time to bring out the big guns! Comfort food: wild rice soup and corn bread muffins!
Want to get on the Twitter bandwagon with regards to celiac disease and the gluten-diet? Here are some good feeds to get you started– because I’ve found it’s hard to find people on Twitter…you too?
The recipient of our Twisted Bakery’s Gluten-Free White Bread and Bun Mix is announced!
I know this is a site for celiacs, but many of you may know dogs suffer from gluten sensitivity as well. Today, PupLife.com is recognizing a company for its specialty food for gluten-sensitive dogs. The product is Honest Kitchen Dehydrated Raw Dog Food — “Keen” brand. The news release that came out this morning says the company “…combines the wholesomeness of a homemade diet with the convenience of an easy-to-prepare, scientifically balanced blend.” I know of two families who have to watch gluten in their dogs! The Keen brand, which won the award, is a “low-gluten” dog food. But I did find a gluten-free version on Honest Kitchen’s website called “Thrive”. Apparently my puppy loves gluten-free food judging from the gluten-free cookies she ate off my counter while we were at Christmas Eve services (Santa had to have a gluten-free rice krispie bar instead) and the gluten-free chocolate cake she ate last fall. If you have someone who’s dog seems to be sensitive to certain foods, this may be the time to try something different!
A dining challenge for me ended up driving change at a restaurant in my neck of the woods. Not just that…I had a great meal!
