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…
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DIY Gluten Free Flavored Coffee Creamers
In my search for good gluten free products I realize that I am making more and more things myself to be sure they are actually gluten free. I have found that while sometimes time consuming, Do-It-Yourself also saves quite a bit of money! Bonus! Take for example coffee creamer. I am that gal that loves…
Southern Comfort Gluten Free Brownies
These brownies are chewy little morsels of gluten-free goodness! I created this recipe from several other recipes and it turned out great! Ingredients: 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 2-3 Tablespoons Southern Comfort 1 Teaspoon vanilla bean paste (I use Nielsen-Massey) 6 tablespoons butter 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate 2 ounces semi sweet chocolate…
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…
DIY Gluten Free Doritos
Today I found a great recipe on the Ditch the Wheat website that I want to share with you. She calls them Low Carb Doritos. When you get a chance, check out Carol’s site, she has lots of great info and recipes!! Ingredients ¾ cup almond meal ¼ cup of flax seed ¼ cup of…
Mini Mac-and-Cheese Cakes
I saw this recipe in my Gluten Freely email this morning and had to share. It looks SO good and I will be trying this soon – but if you are like me, gotta have my comfort foods, mac-and-cheese always being one of them! “These recipes were created by Silvana Nardone through her partnership with…
No Bake Cheesecake with Apple Topping
I saw this recipe this morning at Delight Gluten Free while looking for a cool dish to serve this hot weekend. It looks so good and simple I wanted to share with you all. Be sure to check out their website for other great recipes and tips! SERVES 8-10 PREP 10 Min COOK 5 MIN…
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…
Gluten Free We Will Be 