It’s officially summer! The school year is ending in most parts of the country. And with it, the kickoff to summer camp season, which seemingly has become a rite of passage for many school age kids. But what about celiac kids? Are there gluten-free summer camp options for children with Celiac Disease or other forms… Read More »
Have you used a “paper” straw only to feel celiac symptoms afterwards? You know, the eco-friendly biodegradable straws that many restaurants and other foodservice establishments now offer instead of plastic straws? Well, I have and it’s no fun. So, I’m here to warn you about the potential for gluten in paper straws. Don’t get me… Read More »
I’m a Celiac, 23 years gluten-free and counting My journey to a Celiac Disease diagnosis was long and arduous. I was miserable for the better part of 12+ years. I dealt with immense pain, unpleasant gastrointestinal issues, and a degenerating body. And I was only in my 30s! Eventually my body gave up. I was… Read More »
It’s the 7th inning. The fans are singing, “Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack.” Both items are excellent choices of gluten-free food at MLB stadiums. Yet, sometimes, you just crave a bit more. MLB stadiums vary in their availability of gluten-free food. In recent years, many stadiums are stepping up their gluten-free offerings to… Read More »
Your child was just diagnosed with Celiac Disease. Now what? You probably have a million questions swirling around in your head about what you can and cannot feed your child. To assist parents of newly diagnosed Celiac kids, I pulled together this gluten-free food guide based on my own experience as a Celiac. While the… Read More »
Who can resist chocolate cake, brownies or a Hershey’s Chocolate Kiss? Well, having Celiac Disease and good gluten free cookies don’t always go hand in hand. Until now. Several years ago, I found the best Peanut Butter Blossom gluten free cookie recipe. One of my favorites that my Gram used to make. You know the… Read More »
Many new gluten-free products are making news this week to coincide with Natural Products Expo West! We highlight some of the latest gluten-free product introductions here, among them Southern Recipe Small Batch, Nasoya’s Tossables, and Chickapea’s chickpea lentil Mac & Cheese. Southern Recipe Small Batch, an authentic, handcrafted, small batch pork rind snack, plans to… Read More »