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…
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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 free a weight loss diet? NO. Check out this article for valuable info!
I saw this awesome article this morning on the Gluten Free Cooking School website. This was one of the first websites I found when going gluten free and have gotten a wealth of information from Mary Frances and her husband John. When I read this article, it really sums up so many things that I…
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…
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…
Mojito Slush
Makes 14 Servings 3 cups water 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup fresh lime juice (from about 5 limes) 3/4 cup light rum 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves 1 1/2 cups gluten-free ginger ale In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, heat water and sugar over medium heat about 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Cool…
Blueberry Hard Lemonade
2 tablespoons fresh blueberries 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 fresh mint leaves Ice cubes 2 tablespoons gin (1 oz) 1/2 cup gluten-free ginger ale or lemon-lime soda Lemon wedges, blueberries on a beverage pick, fresh mint, if desired In a highball glass, muddle blueberries, lemon juice and mint. Fill glass to rim with ice…
Orange Push-Up Smoothie (Vegan, Gluten Free)
1 can orange juice concentrate, slightly thawed 1 cup milk (half and half, cream, nut milk, soy milk) 1/2 cup sugar, or to taste (you can reduce the sugar or use an alternate sugar substitute such as stevia but it won’t taste as close to classic Orange Push-Ups. Many people use much more than 1/2…
Skittles Vodka Party Favors
My note: Skittles are gluten-free (Yesss!) check your bag, it should say gluten-free right after the ingredients. Also, most of your basic alcohols (vodka, rum, brandy, gin, tequila) are all gluten-free because of the distillation. If you are not sure, check the brand’s website. Yes, even those that are made from wheat! Enjoy, but don’t…
Gluten Free We Will Be 