Happy Gluten Free
What if our friends hate our pancakes? The Thanksgiving morning test… By the time our inaugural Thanksgiving morning neighborhood brunch came along, I had about 6 years of experience making pancakes. But what would the neighbors think? After all, they were not gluten-free… There was only one way to find out! But first, let’s go […]
Having to suddenly transform your child’s diet to be gluten-free is kind of like having to learn how to ride a bike without the help of training wheels…These tips will help you get rolling and avoid a few pitfalls along the way. Gluten is a sneaky one…and by that I mean that gluten can be […]
The question inevitably comes up if you are eating (or serving) gluten-free: what can I use to thicken gravy or sauce or stew… Most recipes call for flour as a thickening agent. But gluten-free flour does NOT always work well (in my experience)… The reason it does not work well is because a) most gf […]
A popular legume used in other countries is showing up in more U.S. gluten-free products. A Kansas State University food safety specialist explains why people with peanut and soybean allergies need to be cautious. Source: www.newswise.com IMPORTANT – especially for those with kids in classrooms where there is a nut allergy… “Lupin is a yellow-colored […]
Is it healthy to eat gluten-free? The answer is yes and no. There is a secret to it which I cover in this video…
Whether it’s school time or summertime figuring out what to feed your gluten-free kids can be a challenge… So we though it would be helpful to put together a list of gluten-free foods for kids! Heck, we’ve been eating gluten-free a long time, but even still it can be hard to think of what to […]
Why to Buy A Cantaloupe Next Time You Shop… First, because cantaloupe is gluten-free and makes for a nice varietal in your breakfast or for snacks! Plus, they are full of good vitamins and tend to rank higher on the list of ‘clean’ fruits. “We seldom think about fruits as providing a broad spectrum of […]
Is Spelt Gluten-Free? Spelt is NOT gluten-free. Spelt is a species of wheat and it does contain gluten. Products made with spelt are typically found in natural health food stores. It is used in making breads, pasta, pretzels, and beer. If you are eating gluten-free watch out for any product that lists spelt as an […]
Are potatoes gluten-free? Mostly. Watch this video to understand why I say mostly. The potato is gluten-free. So is the sweet potato. The baked potato is gluten-free. So are mashed potatoes. But you can’t always trust French fries to be gluten-free because they may be dusted with flour or given a flour-based coating to make […]
Is Peanut Butter Gluten-Free? Most peanut butters are gluten-free. Peanuts are gluten-free and the other typical ingredients in peanut butter – oil and sugar – are gluten-free too. JIF and Skippy are probably the most popular and all their peanut butters are gluten-free. Smuckers peanut butters are safe. My favorite Peanut Butter & Co peanut […]
