I posted recipes for gluten free granola last Thursday. Today,? I'll continue by suggesting recipes for granola bars. There are so many choices! Granola (both in the traditional form and in bars) is great for people with food sensitivities because there are literally thousands of options available that can be ‘adjusted' to meet individual nee...

Dana Vollmer won the gold medal in women's 100 meter butterfly stroke swimming at the London Olympics two days ago? (July 29, 2012 to be exact) and set a new world's speed record in the process. Quite an an accomplishment for a person with gluten sensitivity or gluten allergy (the reports I've read do not

I urge you to read this interview with Dr. Alyssio Fasano, director of the Celiac Disease Research Center at the University of Maryland. The article is titled "The Future of Celiac Disease" and Dr. Fasano is one of the principle people responsible for both our present and our future. Click here to read my introductory

I urge you to read this interview with Dr. Alessio? Fasano, director of the Center for Celiac Disease at the University of Maryland and one of the world's most respected authorities on the subject. I won't attempt to summarize what he says. I will appeal to your curiosity by listing a few of the topics

I've named this search engine ‘Successful Celiac Search' since it enables you to work with a list of articles from selected gluten free/celiac websites which match the criteria (usually called the ‘key words' that you enter. To try this system, enter a word or phrase in the blank at the left. You will immediately receive...

Gluten free granola recipes are readily available on the internet. Searching the internet will yield many more than the eight I have listed here. Since the use of oats is controversial in America's Gluten Free Community, I have divided my suggestions into two paragraphs: These recipes include oats. It is important to use ‘certified gluten...

Here are your links to gluten free deserts that can be prepared without turning on the oven during summer. (When I was researching this article, I even tried to avoid using? the microwave but that did turn out to be realistic.) Anyway, here are my discoveries: Twenty-one Ice Cream Delights, provided by Sunset Magazine Best

Chex cereals has introduced a new gluten free version of Chex cereals — there are now six ‘safe' versions and two that are not appropriate for people who live gluten free. <><><><><><><> Van's Natural Foods, and The French Meadow Bakery both provide $1 off coupons to anyone who ...

Traveling with children is an adventure, particularly when any or all members of the family live gluten free. Here are the titles of several articles with suggestions for increasing the chances of an adventure rather than a disaster: Tips on Traveling on Day Trips with Gluten Free Kids Gluten Free Dining Out and Travel (as

It certainly can be if you are creative and resourceful.? And there are other benefits: inviting your wheat-eating friends to a fondue party will cause a different reaction than inviting them to share a gluten free dinner. Since everything I'm talking about in this article is gluten free, there are no cross-contamination issues to face.

Gluten Free restaurants are readily available in New Hampshire. This list of in alphabetical order by city. Each restaurant provides gluten free information. The links will enable you to determine restaurants in convenient locations that suit your tastes and fits your gluten free lifestyle. The Common Man Restaurants group operates 18 gluten friend...

Thousands of gluten free recipes are available for your family summer celebrations. I began researching this article by finding 245 You-Tube videos tagged as ‘gluten free' and ‘summer'. When attempted to use About (dot) com, I found found so many recipes that it would take me hours to count them and heaven-knows-how-long to actually try...

Sweeteners are almost certainly gluten free! That may be their only virtue. The websites for Equal, Splenda, Sweet ‘n Low, and Truvia all state that their products are gluten free. Virtually all natural sweeteners are fruits and vegetables and are therefore gluten free. However, sweeteners — even the traditional cane sugar — is a ...

Drinking smoothies is a great summer activity. Kids love them, they help adults and children beat the heat, and are naturally gluten free foods that everyone can enjoy. I can't image anyone making or drinking a smoothie containing wheat, barley, or rye. Most of the smoothie recipes mentioned suggest (or is it their recommendation?) that

Today I am launching the first of a series of pages that will empower America's gluten free community to find restaurants that provide wonderful meals, excellent service, and food that is ‘safe' for us. Today I am introducing two of those pages: The first is a list of chain restaurants whose websites promise gluten free

According to Consumer Reports, four out of the ten best chain restaurants in America post gluten free menus on their websites. We can dine safely at Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano, Bravo Cucina Italiana, First Watch, and Fatz Eatz and Drinks. Our power page "Gluten Free Restaurant Meals" provides more information about these establishments and their ...

People who live gluten free are concerned about their food budgets. Here are ten articles with suggestions for living gluten free without breaking the bank. There is many repetitions among the 100 tips presented here. I've read all these tips and formed a ‘battle plan' of my own. I had intended to publish my plan

Your local supermarket offers a wide variety of gluten free foods as well as meats, fruits, vegetables, as well as other foods that are naturally gluten free. Most supermarket chains publish weekly ad circulars that are available on-line as well as in there stores. It makes sense to study those circulars? in the comfort of

Better Batter, a manufacturer of gluten free flour and mixes, offers special discounts to families of autistic children as well as families on limited incomes. To get more information, families need to submit a simple application along with documentation of their situation.    

Here's information about gluten free mustard, ketchup, horseradish, and other things? needed for summer picnics: French's states in the FAQ section of its website that their mustard is gluten free. Best Foods makes the same claim about its mayonnaise. Heinz publishes an impressive list of gluten free products, including many picnic essentials. Kraf...

This week, both Red Lobster Restaurants and Chili's Grill and Bar are offering discounts and Kay's Naturals is offering a ‘Sweet Sample Pack'. Red Lobster is providing a coupon that gives $5 off on any two dinners. You can also get a $2.50 rebate on one entree. The deadline for this offer is July 18.

Our gluten free power page "Gluten Free Restaurant Meals" now lists 50 or more restaurant chains whose websites promise that people who live gluten free can safely in their restaurants. These promises are particularly significant because restaurant chains are generally huge corporations with hundreds of lawyers tasked with making sure that individu...

Summer is here, and most gluten free children are eating lunch at home rather than at school. The emphasis has shifted. There's less need for lunches that can be packed and carried to school. A hot lunch is more easily available. The brown bag lunch usually involves bread — both parents and kids may enjoy

This is the year of the gluten free staycation, a time when we take time to enjoy our home and our community. The conventional vacation usually requires a lot of planning time, a great deal of energy, and a financial burden that is very difficult these days. Here are four articles by bloggers writing about

Yes, it is. Gluten Free Living's website states that "all brands sold in the United States are gluten free." The National Federation for Celiac Awareness expresses the same idea. The only possible exception is brewer's yeast since beer is often an ingredient. Some brewer's yeast is made with sugar rather than beer — read labels...

Many gluten free restaurants support our budgets by offering a ‘bonus card' for our use every time we purchase a ‘gift card' for use by families and friends. $ Uno Chicago Grill offers a $5 bonus card when we purchase a $25 gift card. No deadline for this offer is mentioned on the website. $

Yes, hemp is gluten free, high in fiber, and a great source of protein. Times change! When I was a child, hemp fiber was used to make rope. I understand that the Declaration of Independence was written on paper containing help fiber. When I was a young man, the words ‘hemp' and ‘marijuana' were synonymous.

Today we focus on getting ‘safe' versions of all the goodies we need for a Gluten Free Independence Day — hot dogs, burgers, rolls for the dogs and the burgers, beverages, and condiments. Yesterday, we focused on planning the party and giving it a special theme. I suggest that you click here if you did

When you're planning your Fourth of July celebration, consider these factors: 1. The Budget. Unfortunately, this controls most of what we do these days. The key phrase partying on a budget is to emphasize naturally gluten free food. 2. The Guest list. Is there anyone on the list who is unwilling or unable to eat

These coupon offers will help balance your gluten free food budget: $ Discount coupons for gluten free cooking sauces by San-J are featured in the May-June edition of The Whole Foods newsletter. $? This link will provide $1 off coupons for Crunchmaster crackers. $? Target is offering a $1 off coupon for Clif bars. $?

Twitter and other social media have the power to enrich and simplify your gluten free lifestyle. This is true for both experienced twitter-users and for those who are not really sure of the difference between a ‘tweet' and a ‘twinkie'. (Don't worry about that. I was a newbie three months ago.) If you an experienced...

Gluten free food fairs are a great place for people who live gluten free to sample new foods, pick up fresh ideas, and keep in contact with others who thrive on gluten free food. It's also a great opportunity for gluten free food providers to introduce themselves and the food they have created. Here are

Reading the disclaimers on most restaurant websites is a key step in visiting a restaurant with the hope of finding a gluten free meal. There are rules for what to look for — it boils down to a personal decision — but I will give you a few examples and my reaction to them. Exhibit

Domino's Pizza is now marketing a pizza crust labeled "gluten free" but not recommended for celiacs or anyone else who follows a strict interpretation of the gluten free diet! Good grief! What happened? Three distinct groups are involved in this ‘hassle'. ? Here's what the Domino's website has to say: ? Domino's always uses the...

  These restaurant chains provide gluten free options in Montana: Boston's: the Gourmet Pizza Carino's Italian Grill Chili's Grill and Bar Naked Noodle Outback Steakhouse Qdoba Mexican Grill Red Robin | Romano's Macaroni Grill | Z-Pizza. For more information about these restaurants, visit our power page "Gluten Free Restaurant Meals....

Coppertone lists twenty items that are gluten free.? The websites operated by the other manufacturers say nothing about this subject. Do we care? Virtually all of the experts agree that gluten must be eaten to be toxic — it is not absorbed through the skin. On the other hand, parents of young children understand that

Most pepperoni is gluten free, although it is still important to read every ingredient label every time. Hormel, Boar's Head Meats, and Applegate Farms make an on-line commitment to provide a gluten free product. Some of you may enjoy the challenge of making your own pepperoni. If you do, keep in mind that it takes

Yes it is, and Anheuser-Busch advertises their newly-introduced product ‘Michelob Ultra-Light Cider‘ as "… a light, refreshing alternative to white wine, champagne, and heavier ciders". ‘Woodchuck Hard Cider‘ announces that their product is naturally gluten free. FYI, in order to access either of these sites, you have ...

Fathers' Day is not a food-centered holiday, but this recipe for gluten free lasagna and/or this article about a gluten free BBQ dinner would probably go over well. This video demonstration also describes a gluten free dinner meal but stresses the total health aspects of the meal rather than just gluten free information. My hope

Domino's Pizza is now marketing a gluten free pizza crust but does not consider any of their pizzas to be acceptable for people with celiac disease or severe gluten intolerance. What are they trying to do? As one visitor commented after the original announcement: "Why would they make [the crust] gluten free and then contaminate

Domino's Pizza announced its new gluten free pizza crust on May 7. The company was very honest and forward in its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section: "Pizzas made with Gluten Free Crust are made in a common kitchen. We do not have a separate area in our kitchens that are guaranteed free from gluten. While

Gluten free restaurant meals and food products? are available in most parts of Alaska: ?? ANCHORAGE / Ling and Louie's Asian Bar and Grill / has a gluten free menu ?? ANCHORAGE / Moose's Tooth / 907.258.2537 ? ? JUNEAU / Pie in the Sky Bakery and Cafe / 907.523.9135 These chain restaurants provide ‘safe'

The word "gluten" has at least two definitions: ? For persons who live with celiac disease or other forms of gluten sensitivity, "gluten" are the proteins in wheat, barley, and rye that cause problems for us. ? Farmers and food scientists (and the majority of other people), "gluten" refers to the proteins found in virtually...

Gluten free food is available at least some of America's airports. Check the options found in these two articles. (Click here for the second one). This article talks about gluten free options at various airports in California. These two articles highlight individual restaurants at the Honolulu and Denver airports. Be careful, of course. I can...

Whole grains are an important part of the gluten free diet. "Whole Grain" does not mean the same thing as "Whole Wheat". When first lady Michelle Obama announced "My Plate" (the successor to "The Food Pyramid that we all struggled with), the White House chef prepared a meal demonstrated a recipe made with brown (in...

The search box in the upper right corner of your screen is my new secret weapon for finding and rereading any of the 1500 that appear on the site. (FYI: that is an exact number. I achieved that goal yesterday.) Today I learned the power of that inconspicuous looking box. Enter a word — any

These restaurant groups? provide gluten free meals in Wisconsin. For detailed information about them, visit our "Gluten Free Restaurant Meals" power page: Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano | Boston Market | Bonefish Grill | Capital Grille | Carlos Kelly's Mexican Restaurant |Carrabba's Italian Grill | Cheeseburger in Paradi...

Memorial Day is the traditional beginning of the summer picnic and barbecue season. Here's a collection of recipes that will last all summer. ? My Recipes (dot com) lists 240 recipes under the keywords "gluten free" + "Memorial Day" ? About Cooking (dot com) supplies recipes for homemade mayonnaise, hamburger buns, and other holiday goodies....