Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria
March 8, 2010 by Nancy
Filed under Restaurant Reviews
Don’t let the name fool you. This place is not on the East Coast, but brings a bit of East Coast pizza to the San Francisco Bay Area. Several places in the area offer gluten free pizza, but we’ve named this one the best! This New York Style Pizzeria began serving Gluten Free pizza, salads, [...]
Here’s the PF Chang’s Gluten Free Menu
March 7, 2010 by Nancy
Filed under News, Restaurant Reviews
PF Chang’s newest gluten free menu came out in March, 2010 with double the gluten free items, and choices in each category: appetizers, salads, soups, main dishes, and dessert. In August 2010, they will introduce another gluten free dessert choice-Triple Chocolate Mousse mini-dessert. They made us one of the dishes on the new menu tonight [...]
Mary’s Gone Crackers to Sweeten Product Line with Cookies
Mary’s Gone Crackers announced that they will begin selling their newest product offering, “love Cookies.” Long known for their hearty, organic crackers and Sticks & Twigs, the cookies will add a sweet touch to their line of gluten free products, and like all of their products will be made with no gluten, dairy or eggs. [...]
Udi’s Lemon Streusel Muffins
March 6, 2010 by Nancy
Filed under Product Reviews
We are just beginning to see Udi’s products show up in the Whole Foods stores in my city. I picked a box of their Lemon Streusel Muffins the other day and was really pleasantly surprised by the taste and texture. I wouldn’t call them light and fluffy, but moist and dense would more describe them. [...]
Is It Time to Break Up with Your Gluten-Filled Make Up?
“As much as 60% of topical skin-care products are absorbed through the skin and into the bloodstream,” Says Dr. Nancy Lonsdrof, M.D. an lowa-based physician, “They should be consumed with the same prudence that we use to choose our breakfast cereal.”
– April 2006 issue of Women’s Health Magazine.
The Quest for the Perfect Gluten Free Cookie
If I do say so myself, I am a great gluten free cook. I love making meals and desserts that the whole group loves without even alerting anyone to the fact that they are eating gluten free. I think that pride stems from the fact that when I first began the gluten free cooking challenge, [...]
Tinkyada Pastas
March 1, 2010 by Nancy
Filed under Product Reviews
Gluten Free people get very passionate and opinionated about their favorite brand of GF pasta and I’m no different! I’ve tried just about everything out there, and you can’t sway me – Tinkyada is the best! Corn pastas are so starchy that I end up rinsing away as much pasta as I keep. Quinoa pastas [...]
Daily Grill
February 26, 2010 by Nancy
Filed under Restaurant Reviews
All 23 locations of Daily Grill, a classic American Bistro, implemented their new gluten free menu beginning this month (Feb. 2010). These restaurants are reminiscent of the old American Grills of the 30s and 40s, and offer favorites that are pretty affordable for a nice restaurant meal, especially at lunchtime. This is a great place [...]
Gluten = Learning Disabilities + Behavior Problems
Many studies have been done, reports and books written and differing opinions given as to whether or not gluten is a factor in learning and behavior difficulties. I’m no scientist, but when my formerly happy and bright high schooler could no longer think clearly or function in school or out, I became well aware that [...]
3 Tips to Transitioning to the Gluten Free Lifestyle
February 11, 2010 by Nancy
Filed under Articles, Gluten Free Tips
Many people speak of traveling through the “anger” phase when they find out they can no longer eat gluten. You may be able to relate to that feeling. Perhaps you are just considering the switch to address some nagging physical issues. In any case, there are some easy things you can do to make your [...]