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…

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…

Ultimate Energy Bars

Since I am always on the quest to optimize my health, trying to find gluten free energy bars THAT I LIKE the taste of has been challenging.  I ran across this and think it might be the key to getting something tuned to my tastes.  Matt Frazier at http://www.NoMeatAthlete.com posted a recipe that is completely customizeable to…

Gluten Free Onion Soup Mix

3/4 cup instant minced onion 1/3 cup Herb-Ox beef bouillon powder 4 teaspoons onion powder 1/4 teaspoon crushed celery seed 1/4 teaspoon sugar Directions: Combine all ingredients well and store in an airtight container. Approximately 5 tablespoons of mix are equal to 1 1¼-ounce package of onion soup mix. To make onion dip: Mix 5 tablespoons…

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…

Crockpot Bacon Cheese Potatoes

Serves: 6 1/4 pound bacon, diced and fried till crisp and drained 2 medium onions, thinly sliced 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced (or if you use a new potato then halve) 1/2 pound shredded cheddar cheese salt and pepper butter Green Onions (optional) Line crockpot with foil, leaving enough to cover the potatoes when finished…

Wellaby’s Crackers – Classic Cheese

Wellaby’s Web site I am rating this product ♥♥ with a score of 14 out of 20. Appearance:  These hexagonal shaped crackers are large, measuring almost 2 ½ inches at the widest point.  Good size for appetizers.  They come in a plastic tray with two sections, surrounded by a silver sleeve in a cardboard box. …

Basil and Roasted Pepper Bites

Makes 25 Appetizers 1 package (2.5 ounces) thinly sliced ham 3 tablespoons garden vegetable cream cheese spread (from 8-ounce container) 1 package (2/3 ounce) fresh basil leaves 1/3 cup roasted red bell peppers (from 12-ounce jar), patted dry 5 pieces (5 1/2 inches long) string cheese Stack 2 slices ham on work surface; pat dry…