We all know that shopping for gluten free items can really be a time consuming task. I usually start out in the gluten free aisle, but then venture into the other areas to read labels and determine what else I can add to my cart. In the Midwest, we have a grocery store called Piggly…
Category: The Basics
Basic information you need to know about gluten-free
Help! I Don’t Know How To Start A Gluten Free Diet!
You can do this. It seems a little overwhelming at first, but don’t think about what you cannot have! Think about all of the wonderful foods you CAN have and it will be much easier. To do a gluten free trial or to start eating gluten free you need to start with basics. Do not…
Label Reading 101: How The Heck Do I Find Gluten On Labels?
Head scratcher…………. hmmm, I know I can’t have gluten, so how do I figure out what’s in this? There are several ways to find out if a product has gluten in it. Look at the label, check the manufacturer website or call the manufacturer directly. This post will deal with checking labels. Many food labels…
Gluten Intolerant? – A Self Test
Going gluten free is not a trend! It is a permanent lifestyle where even small amounts of gluten exposure can cause problems, so it should be taken very seriously. Some basic info: The American Celiac Disease Alliance (ACDA) explains that there is a difference between Celiac Disease, wheat allergy and gluten intolerance/sensitivity and that all…
A Bazillion Uses for Vinegar
Vinegar has been around for hundreds of years and there are a bazillion uses for it. OK, so I am exaggerating a little, but there sure are a lot of ways to use it. One of the most obvious is cooking! This is good for us since most vinegar is naturally gluten-free except for malt…
OMG! I’ve Been Glutened!! Now What?
It’s gonna happen, no matter how safe you’ve tried to be. You have accidentally ingested something with hidden gluten or has been cross contaminated and now you are sick. Ugggh! Woulda, coulda, shoulda……………yeah………we know……..but it’s done…….now what? We all have different rituals to heal and feel better and you will have to figure out what works…
What Does Gluten DO to me?
Well lets start with the fact that gluten has NO nutritional benefits. So by removing gluten from your diet, you will not be missing out on something important. There are many people who have no issues at all with gluten and this post is NOT about them. This post is for the 15% of U.S….
Gluten-free, booze and me!
OK, the reality is when I realized that I need to be gluten-free to be healthy…….one of the first things that worried me was if I could still have an occasional drink! Silly, I know, but I really do enjoy having wine with dinner or something fun at a party. So I did some research…
What the Heck is Gluten and WHERE do I find it?
Simply put, gluten is the one of the proteins found in certain grains like wheat, barley, rye, durum, spelt, farro, graham, kamut, and semolina. It is the “glue” (get it? GLUEten, lol) that makes dough stretchy, makes it rise and adds that texture that is often enjoyed in regular bread. It is VERY IMPORTANT to check your labels*…
OK, So I know I Can’t Have Regular Flour….What Should I Use?
This is where things get a little tricky and people are still determining what works best. As I mentioned in another post, the gluten in wheat flour is what gives the bread that soft and fluffy texture. Many are working on ways to get decent gluten-free bread where the texture is at least similar to…
Gluten Free We Will Be 