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 ...

One heavily debated component Celiac’s are constantly forced to reckon with is the do or don’t of gluten-free cosmetics. Some Celiac’s are adamant about cutting out gluten for EVERYTHING in order to avoid painful skin rashes and outbreaks that can occur. For others, their autoimmune disease is just of their gut, with painful symptoms only […]...

Denny Mikes Gluten Free Sauces and Seasonings are another great product we recently came across. If you're a fan of Barbecue, these could be something new to check out. A great variety of barbecue sauces and spice rubs are what Denny Mikes has to offer. Available in Sweet and Spicy, Mesquit-0 Madness, Hot ‘N Nasty […]Click to continue r...

In our continued search for safe and delicious gluten-free products, we came across Organicville, a maker of organic sauces, dressings and condiments. Whilst many condiments are thought of as gluten-free, many have added flavors, colors, emulsifiers or spices which may be gluten containing. Even in those with no gluten containing ingredients, there...

A recent study found that 30% of American adults are tempted to try a gluten-free diet – the highest percentage since the consumer research firm, NDP Group, began following the trend in 2009. All healthy eating “habits” seem to go through cycles. From low-fat diets, to avoiding carbohydrates on Atkins, over 100 years of dieting […]Click...

Calling all toffee fans! We've found some great English Toffee, which is both gluten free and extremely delicious. This toffee comes from Cary's of Oregon, a family business in yes, you guessed it, the beautiful state of Oregon. Using a family recipe, which has been perfected over the years, they offer seven different flavors of […]Click to c...

Join us in voting for your favorite gluten-free products! We're happy to announce that voting is now open in our third annual Best of Gluten-Free Awards. These awards provide recognition and thanks to the best gluten-free products on the market and let the manufacturers know how much we,the gluten-free, celiac community, appreciate their efforts. Y...

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about a case at Lesley University where students gained huge ground in the crusade for gluten-free eating options. From their petitions, the students found legal support and coverage under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This case set a precedent in which Celiacs and the gluten sensitive […]Cli...

Have you tried any of Amy's gluten-free products yet? They have quite the selection! From Mac & Cheese to Burritos to Indian Meals to Chocolate Cake, Amy's offer more than 70 organic, gluten-free versions of some popular dishes. All of the products Amy's offer can simply be heated up and enjoyed. Their ready meal selection […]Click to con...

Triumph Dining are excited to be appearing at a bunch of fantastic gluten-free events this year, including these Gluten & Allergen Free Wellness Events, hosted by ECHO Event Solutions. These events are happening in Atlanta, GA; Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC; and New Orleans, LA. Each event is open to the community, and caters to those […]Cli...

One of my former favorite gluten-filled foods was angel hair pasta. There was nothing like swirling my fork around a plate, raveling a mess of pasta drenched in sauce and cheese and scooping it all into my mouth. While there are some great gluten-free pasta options available (the corn pasta is probably my favorite!), I […]Click to continue re...

Fancy baking a whole bunch of tasty gluten-free goodies without the hassle of figuring out the recipe for yourself? You may want to check out XO Baking Company. They've already figured out what tastes great and now you can make it at home! XO Baking Co. mixes include both sweet and savory goods. All of […]Click to continue reading »...

As I’ve admitted on this blog before, while I love my smart phone, I don’t always put it to good use. I have about three apps, two of which are solitaire and the other is often left untouched. But this latest app I heard about might just deserve top ticketing on my phone – a […]Click to continue reading »

The symptoms of celiac disease differ from person to person, which is one of the reasons it can be so difficult to diagnose in the first place. Some celiacs suffer from terrible gastrointestinal symptoms, others psychological symptoms and some, no symptoms at all. Now, what if your nationality were a factor in the type of […]Click to continue...