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Gluten Free Christmas: Chocolate Marshmallow Log

Sunday, December 12th, 2010

My grandma in Vancouver, BC makes this chocolate marshmallow log every year for her Christmas dessert table.  I was pleasantly surprised to learn it’s a flourless treat!
Grandma Smith’s Chocolate Marshmallow Log
6 oz semi-sweetened chocolate chips
2 Tbsp butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups miniature colored marshmallows
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, quartered
1 cup chopped walnuts [...]

Gluten Free in Puerto Rico

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010

I took a great trip to Puerto Rico over Thanksgiving and learned a lot of helpful info for people with gluten intolerance who plan to travel there.  Don’t worry, there are plenty of local foods you can still enjoy!  Here are my tips:

Learn to say the following phrases in Spanish: “Hay harina de trigo en [...]