Last year I made an Irish soda bread for St. Patrick’s Day using the usual gluten free all purpose mix flour with xanthan gum, but it was crumbly and dry, so I wasn’t happy with it. This year I tried the soda bread recipe from my new cookbook: Gluten Free Baking with the Culinary Institute [...]
I have always wanted to experience staying at a bed and breakfast, but it seemed to be an unlikely option for a gluten free diet. This past weekend proved me wrong. We found The Looking Glass, a bed and breakfast run by Cari Meltzer in Rhinebeck, NY. This Victorian style B & B is so [...]
Recently I heard about a new type of “low-carb” noodles made out of tofu and yam flour. When I realized that meant it was gluten free as well, I decided to give it a try. The noodles are called Tofu Shirataki Noodles and you can find them in the fresh pasta section at some select [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Due to its seasonal popularity, this post is a reprise from last year. The gluten free Halloween candy list is always growing and evolving, so please leave a comment with the name of the candy you are wondering about, and I will get it added to the list as safe or not safe.
Those of [...]
As I’ve mentioned before, my significant other discovered he was gluten intolerant by trying an elimination diet. He had sinus pressure, stomach aches, gas and bloating constantly before learning the source of his symptoms, and now states “it was like I had a hangover every day before I became gluten free”.
Do you have strange symptoms [...]
I remember when I used to think it was the wine that made my husband feel sick every Sunday night after the big family dinner. Later, when he tried an elimination diet, we realized the cheese and crackers appetizer was the real culprit!
Yes, gluten and lactose intolerance often go hand in hand because the intestinal damage caused [...]
So many great things at the Farmer’s Market this weekend: local honey, buckwheat flour milled in upstate New York, and the last of the blueberries for the summer. What could I make with all of these wonderful ingredients? I had no recipes at home using buckwheat and blueberries, so I combined a couple different recipes [...]
I recently got married on July 24th, 2010 to the man who inspired me to learn about gluten free eating. We planned a great gluten free buffet menu for our guests and our family worked hard to pull off a fabulous meal!
Melissa and Eric Olson’s Gluten Free Wedding Buffet Menu
Hors D’Oeuvres:
Tomato, [...]