Love those holiday potlucks right? Maybe not. There are often very few gluten-free choices but lots of cross-contamination — let’s face it the dip always spills out and onto the gluten-free chips. What can you do to survive the potluck without offending anyone, seeming rude, and putting your health at risk? Here are some easy suggestions…
A fabulous Thanksgiving and why we’re thankful — yes thankful– for celiac disease.
When it was time this fall to make some gluten-free holiday cookies to share with other celiac families, I was stumped. I didn’t want to just do the same thing over and over again (sugar cookies or holiday wreaths). But then I found the right recipe…which became an adventure in baking for me…
I don’t understand why manufacturers suddenly add gluten-containing ingredients to a perfectly good product. It just happened to me. A product I’ve been using for years suddenly has wheat in it. Why does this happen? I have a theory….
Where are the best places for gluten-free getaways? Plus where are some of the most challenging places, you may be surprised at the answer. In this post I interview an expert on the best gluten-free vacation locales and have a few suggestions of my own all based on availability of gluten-free food. Read on!
It was hard enough raising a gluten-free child at home, but then she went to school! This is the third post in an occasional series where my daughter talks to me about her frustrations and joys as she deals with being a child with celiac disease. From birthday treats to lunches, this part talks about how Emma deals with those moments when she is reminded of her gluten-free status.
Living a gluten-free lifestyle may make you shy away from going on vacation. But now you have no excuses! With the help of a new website catering to the gluten-free traveller, you can make good decisions to create the best gluten-free vacation possible. See where some of the best locations for you are right now!
We have all likely had it: high hopes of making the perfect gluten-free version of your favorite recipe. Sometimes it works great, others, not so much. In my case, my biggest challenge is making yeast bread — without a bread machine. Follow my mission to find the perfect gluten-free hamburger bun recipe.
What if someone asked you to take in a child with celiac disease? Could or would you do it? It happened to our family, when an exchange student needed a gluten-free home for the school year. Read on as you hear about the work that went into it and the payoff for our family. It could work for you too.
Managing the gluten-free lifestyle is definitely an interesting adventure that never quiets down. First it is figuring how to live gluten-free at home, then you’re ready to adventure out. This post focuses on our journey that impacted our home and continues to impact our celiac daughter’s social life and friends. Read more….
