Happy Gluten FreeWhile we are fortunate enough to not have to visit hospital cafeterias regularly, we have also found that we must treasure those that actually provide gluten free options. The lack of such offerings initially suprised us since of all places and professions, we initially thought the medical world would understand this need and its prevalence. Experience […]
I recently visited the Schlafly Bottleworks in St. Louis, MO for a business dinner and was surprised to see a gluten free entree on the menu! Schlafly is a craft brewery which, from what I have heard from local St. Louis friends, is not widely distributed outside of the greater St. Louis area. Under the ‘Pastas […]
Whether you are looking for candy for your child’s class or just to share at home, there are lots of store bought gluten free options available. Some of our favorites include: Necco Sweetheart Conversation Hearts Tootsie Roll Products (Tootsie & Charms Pops, Andes, Junior Mints, Dots & many more) M&Ms (plain, peanut) some Hersey’s products (Plain chocolate Hersey kisses, Reese’s […]
Easy Colorado Pork Green Chili 1 jar King’s Chef Diner Colorado Green Chili (gluten free!) (plus 1 cup water) 1 cup GF Chicken broth 1/2 to 3/4 lb diced pork, salt and peppered to taste 2 T. oil Heat oil in medium sauce pan. Add diced pork. Braise on all sides until just browned. Add […]
The holidays can be a difficult time for those who are newly diagnosed with a gluten intolerance. Holiday parties are full of goodies containing gluten: hot dishes, dips and sauces, marinated meats (soy sauce contains wheat), wheat crackers and breads, not to mention all kinds of holiday cookies and sweets. Here are a few tips […]
Last night my children and I attended the opening of a gluten free food bank at the House of Neighborly Service in Loveland, Colorado. To my knowledge, this is the first such dedicated food bank. And all of us in attendance are going to work to make sure it won’t be the only one. Several wonderful companies and […]
As a parent of a child with celiac disease, I am often asked how we knew that she had the disease. We didn’t. But we knew something “wasn’t right” and it was getting worse. We suffered through 5 long months to get the diagnosis. We now know we were lucky to get answers so quickly — on average it […]
Imagine having to chose between eating gluten or not eating at all. While this appears to be a simple choice, for those with celiac disease or gluten intolerance, this decision could mean starving in the short term or facing long term, life threatening health consequences. Dee Valdez is helping to change that. This coming Tuesday in Loveland, Colorado a ribbon cutting ceremony […]
If you haven’t heard, it is true!! Gluten free bagels at a regular bagel place! We were lucky enough to be invited by our friend Gluten Free Dee to one of the tastings of the new gluten free bagels that are now being offered by Einstein Bros. Bagels. We found the bagels to have a great taste […]
As a parent of a small child with celiac, I am a diligent label reader. I read and reread every label – and usually recheck “safe” products every month or so. One thing that is becoming abundantly clear to me is that while the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (which requires […]
