It's estimated that around 1% of the U.S. population suffer from celiac disease. More suffer from gluten intolerance or have other health conditions which benefit sticking to a gluten-free diet. Still, gluten sensitivity, including celiac disease and other causes, is estimated to affect less than 2% of the U.S. population. So why is the market [...

Whenever I tell people I?m gluten-free, I always get the gluten-free ?can you eat?? foods game. One of the top foods? Potato products. From French fries, to baked potatoes, to potato chips, people are constantly challenging whether potatoes are friendly for gluten-free eaters. Celiacs rejoice, not only are potatoes gluten-free, according to a new s...

Are you a fan of the Detroit Tigers? If you are and you're free on June 17th, you may be interested to hear that the Tigers are offering a special gluten-free ticket and food package for fans who want to enjoy the game, gluten-free! This gluten-free package is available at the game on Monday, June […]Click to continue reading »

Trader Joe?s does it again ? these frosted chocolate cupcakes are indiscernible from gluten-laden ones. Better than that, they?re not cloyingly sweet and they have the right balance of cupcake to frosting. Trader Joe?s is a regular stop for celiacs and these cupcakes are just one more reason why. While you?re shopping at TJ?s, try […]Click to...

Thank you Pillsbury! Your friends at Triumph Dining were thrilled to read your recent press release on your new offerings: pie and pastry crust, chocolate chip cookie dough, and thin crust pizza dough. General Mills, who owns Pillsbury, has long been a friend of the gluten-free community. Its associated companies now offer more than 300 […]Cl...

If you are a gluten-free church goer, does your church offer gluten-free communion wafers? Recently we've seen a few churches opting to offer celiac friendly options and now it's Toronto's turn. A few Anglican churches in Toronto offer gluten-free wafers during communion. St. Martin in the Fields and The Church of the Redeemeron on Bloor […]C...

Ritrovo is an importer and wholesale distributor of fine Italian foods. They work with Italian organic famers and producers to develop, import and distribute quality Italian food products. Last year, Ritrovo began working with selected US food artisans, to create exciting new products. Ritrovo offers a huge selection of gluten-free products to choo...

Whilst I'm not exactly holding my breath for a cure, news of possible future celiac disease treatments are always pretty exciting. After positive results from a Phase 11a trial with an experimental drug called Alvine AVL003, a company called Abbvie have secured the rights to the treatment, paying Alvine $70 million in upfront costs. Alvine […...

Sadly, about one month ago Gluten-Free baker and author Wendy Turnbull died tragically while crossing the street in Canada. The author of ?Gems of Gluten-Free Baking? contributed a huge amount to the gluten-free baking effort, creating special mixes of gluten-free whole-grain flours that yielded delicious baked goods for the celiac community. Turnb...

Though I imagine most readers of this blog are adults who are diagnosed with Celiac disease or a gluten intolerance, many of whom probably weren?t diagnosed until after childhood (as I was), there are many parents who also look to this blog for advice for running a gluten-free house for their celiac son or daughter. […]Click to continue readi...

The Disney Channel have pulled an episode of the show "Jessie" off the air after receiving lots of feedback from an unhappy gluten-free community. The episode, called "Quitting Cold Koala," featured a boy named Stuart who must follow a gluten-free diet. Why he is on the diet is not mentioned. A variety of jokes are […]Click to continue readin...

In 1996 the FDA mandated that all flour and uncooked cereal-grain products in the U.S. be fortified with folic acid, the synthetic form of the water-soluble B complex vitamin, by January of 1998. The policy was put in place after researchers found how important folic acid was in the development of red blood cells, DNA […]Click to continue rea...

Although Celiacs are safe in the United States for now, Australians may need to adjust their eating habits AGAIN. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Australian food manufacturers are lobbying to increase the permissible amount of gluten in gluten-free processed products. As most gluten-free eaters are aware, manufacturers in the US are allowed...

Sunshine Burger make tasty veggie burgers from sunflower seeds, Lundberg Family Farms brown rice, beans, veggies and spices. Made from these pure and simple ingredients, Sunshine Burgers are gluten-free, soy-free and vegan. Veggie Burgers come in a variety of flavors include Hemp & Sage, Falafel, Black Bean South West, Original Quarter Pounder,...

Wegmans is a grocery store that has long offered a generous variety of gluten-free options. From their own brownie and cake mixes, to labeled prepared food items, all the way down their Gluten-Free aisle, it is a Celiacs paradise, filled with gluten-free products you never even knew you were missing. Continuing their crusade towards gluten-free [&#...

Libre Naturals, previously known as No Nuttin' Foods, are a fantastic gluten-free company founded in 2002 by Alana Elliott, in response to her family's six life-threatening food allergies. She wanted to make products which were not only safe but healthy and delicious for families like hers to enjoy. All Libre Naturals products are certified gluten-...

Cupcake Wars is a Food Network TV show where four bakers compete in a cupcake bake-off for $10,000. They are judged on taste and appearance. One of my children loves this show and together we?ve watched many episodes. I was very happy to see that Crave Bake Shop, a gluten-free bakery in Portland, Oregon won […]Click to continue reading »

David Lebovitz, one of our favorite food bloggers, came up with this foolproof, gluten-free dessert. He calls it?Chocolate Idiot Cake, since any idiot could make it?and only an idiot could screw it up. We offer this recipe now because you?re going to need something to offset all that fruit people bring to all of those […]Click to continue rea...

Here at Triumph Dining we view the gluten-free community as one large, extended family. That being our mindset, we are sad to let you know that our matriarch lost her battle to cancer on Mother's Day. She was a valiant warrior in the battle that ultimately took her from us far too early; everyone she […]Click to continue reading »

ShirleyJ sent us a box of gluten-free Mugging! samples, which Eldest Daughter tore into the moment I walked in the door with them. From the box she pulled out a cute red mug, opened the packet and poured the contents into the mug. She added five tablespoons of water and a hand full of chocolate […]Click to continue reading »

If you're a gluten-free meat eater, have you tried any of Jones Dairy Farm's gluten-free options? Triumph Dining recently had the opportunity to try some of their tasty products. Jones products are certified gluten-free by the GFCO. ?They only produce one product which is not gluten free, scrapple. ?The scrapple however, is produced in a […]C...

Wegmans announced yesterday that in honor of Celiac Awareness Month the nationwide grocery store will celebrate the continuing effort towards new research, treatment, and development of gluten-free food products. Throughout the month of May the popular grocery store will host gluten-free product demos every Saturday, while also distributing informa...

Many urban areas are embracing the gluten-free culture that is increasingly in demand.? From gluten-free pizzeria?s in New York City, to gluten free bakeries in Atlanta, finding your favorite gluten-free goodies is becoming easier and easier ? especially for people living in Pennsylvania! Each year GlutenFreeTravelSite chooses one location that is ...

The Gluten Intolerance Group is gearing up for the May 2013 ?Chef to Plate? Gluten-Free Restaurant Awareness Program. The program is in its fourth year, surveying restaurants that offer gluten-free menu options around the world, including the United States, Canada, Turkey, and Italy. The campaign serves the dual purpose of celebrating restaurants t...

When you're gluten-free, it becomes second nature to double check the gluten content of everything you eat, and drink. But how about those cleaning or beauty supplies. Are you just as cautious when it comes to your toothpaste, mouthwash or lipstick? Whilst we don't eat these things on purpose, it's more than likely that some […]Click to conti...

After a busy day at work, sometimes you want something simple for dinner. Passage Foods make a great variety of gluten-free cooking sauces which could help you have just that. Passage Foods specialize in simmer and stir-fry sauces made from flavors and aromas from different parts of the world such as India, Thailand, Morocco and […]Click to c...

When I first found out I had to live 100% gluten-free, I was relieved that fruit and nuts were on the "safe" list. As well as all the great nutritional benefits, nuts, seeds and dried fruits are fantastic for gluten-free folks on the go. It wasn't until I began learning more about celiac disease and […]Click to continue reading »...

With more and more children being diagnosed with celiac disease and gluten intolerance, the need for gluten-free alternatives to gluten containing arts & crafts is a must! But which toys contain gluten? Well, Play-Doh for one. Play-Doh is made using wheat flour and since kids are known for putting everything in their mouths, it's something [...

One of my biggest challenges leading a gluten-free life is packing food on the go. Finding a good, reliable ?granola? bar is a huge obstacle in this gluten-filled food world. There have been a number of times I?ve enjoyed what I thought was a gluten-free bar, only to find out later that there were trace […]Click to continue reading »

By Laura?(The Gluten-Free Traveller) The prevalence of celiac disease is not evenly spread throughout the world. It is more prevalent in some populations than others. We know from previous research that North Indian, Pakistan and Bangladesh populations are some of those with higher numbers of celiac disease than average. This region consumes a lot ...

If you're a fan of chewing gum after a meal or simply for the flavor, but you worry about the aspartame and who knows what else, Glee Gum could be something new for you to try. Most gums on the market are filled with all sorts of artificial ingredients but Glee Gum is different. Glee […]Click to continue reading »

This month by Dr. Susan Blum released her new book, The Immune System Recovery Plan. Dr. Blum is certainly a credible advocate for the gluten-free community. She is both being a medical doctor, as well as holds a master?s degree in public health. Her research focuses on autoimmune disease that plagues people all over the […]Click to continue ...

When I first heard about I Heart Keenwah, I loved their company name! On first hearing about the mysterious quinoa, the gluten-free grain which isn't actually a grain at all, did you try searching for it by typing in "keenwah" or was that just me? Now that I've had the pleasure of trying I Heart […]Click to continue reading »...

      Who is ready for Part Two of the?Best of Gluten-Free Awards?Winners?   Best Gluten-Free Multi/All-Purpose Baking Mix: Bob's Red Mill?All-Purpose Gluten-Free Baking Flour   Best Gluten-Free Cereal: Honey Nut Chex   Best Gluten-Free Hot Cereal: Bob's Red Mill?Gluten-Free Mighty Tasty Hot Cereal   Best Gluten-F...

Triumph Dining is very excited to be appearing at the Gluten & Allergen Free Expo this weekend in beautiful Chicago! Join us on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st April at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in Schaumburg, Illinois for lots of gluten free fun. As with all of these fantastic Gluten Free & Allergen […]Click to...

To follow up on a previous post, the cosmetics industry is one that overlooks its effects on the gluten sensitive. As I mentioned before, not all Celiac?s have topical reactions to gluten, but for many, skin rashes are a painful reminder of their disease. Recently a Missouri legislator has been advocating for a bill that […]Click to continue ...

If you haven't yet heard of Go Picnic, they make boxes of ready-to-eat meals which are small enough to take with you when on-the-go and don't need any refrigeration, heating or preparation. They are a great if you're looking for a convenient meal that you can eat anytime, anywhere. The meals are nutritionally balanced and […]Click to continue...

The time has finally arrived to reveal the winners of?another incredibly successful Best of Gluten-Free Awards! A huge thank you goes out to everyone that participated in the survey! We will be posting more category winners periodically so stay tuned! Below are the first round of winners.     Best Gluten-Free Sandwich Bread: Udi?s?White S...

Store House Foods offer a variety of Pouch-to-Plate soups and entrees, all of which are gluten-free. They may be something to check out if you have a busy schedule and fancy something speedy and simple for lunch or dinner. The beginnings of Store House Foods came in 2009 with founder, Yvonne Williams. She aimed to […]Click to continue reading...

Our friends at Better Batter recently introduced gluten-free snack bars. The bars are a bit different than your regular gluten-free treats. Each supports one of the company?s causes and is named for the child that chose the philanthropy. The brownie batter, Caedon's, supports providing clean water for kids in developing countries. Cherry chocolate ...

A friend of mine recently told me about a dating website for singles with food allergies. What a fantastic idea! She has gluten, dairy and peanut allergies and finds it difficult meeting people who can identify with, and most importantly take her allergies seriously. Dating can be stressful when you have extra issues like allergies […]Click t...

We?re loving on these gluten-free, dairy-free, low glycemic index biscotti right now. Pastry Chef Lauren Hoover-West developed these in response to her food allergies and we?re glad she did. Like so many others with dietary restrictions, she grew tired of going for coffee with friends and not being able to find a cookie or dessert […]Click to...

I?ll admit that living in New York City I am on a high horse about gluten-free fare. There are so many ?organic? ?vegan? and ?gluten-free? restaurants in this city, it?s almost difficult to find one that won?t accommodate the diet of the day. Unfortunately, however, the key word there is accommodate. I have found that […]Click to continue rea...

This week Triumph Dining came across another great company offering wheat and gluten free pasta. Mrs Leeper's pasta is made from rice and corn and comes in lots of different shapes and flavors. Gluten Free corn pasta shapes include spaghetti, elbows, vegetable radiator and rotelli. If you're more partial to rice pasta, you can choose […]Click...

Today I'm excited to tell you about a gluten-free bakery that not only offers amazingly delicious gluten-free products, but one that I frequently get to visit? as they are located right here in the beautiful Bay Area. Mariposa's gluten-free kitchen can be found in the Temescal neighborhood of Oakland. At this location is also their […]Click t...

One week remains to vote in the Triumph Dining Best of Gluten Free Awards. Lucky for you we?re sweetening the deal by adding two new prizes to the mix. People who complete the survey can also win a one of five sets of the Essential Gluten-Free Baking Guides. This is in addition to the Kindle […]Click to continue reading »

Being in the business, we come across great gluten-free products all the time. The fun part of our job at Triumph Dining is sharing those things with you, knowing you might not discover them on your own. Here are a few products that won 2012 Best of Gluten Free Awards, ones that might not yet […]Click to continue reading »

Triumph Dining is very excited to announce that the Gluten & Allergen Free Expo is coming to Des Moines. We had such a wonderful time at their event in San Francisco earlier this year and we can't wait for more gluten-free fun! The Des Moines Gluten & Allergen Free Expo takes place on Saturday 6th […]Click to continue reading »...

One of our Triumph Dining Staff Favorites has been recalled. Udi?s Healthy Foods of Denver, CO, is recalling its 12-ounce bags of "Udi?s Gluten Free Au Naturel Granola" with UPC 6-98997-80615-8 and "Best By 041913 12265 1." The product may contain undeclared almonds. People who are allergic to almonds run the risk of a serious […]Click to con...

Cybele Pascal, The Allergy-Friendly Cook, is a cookbook author who bakes delicious allergen-friendly cookies.The Triumph Dining team recently had the pleasure of trying some of Cybele's Free-To-Eat vegan and gluten-free cookies! Available in three tasty flavors, Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chunk Brownie and Oatmeal Raisin, these cookies are baked in ...