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…
Tag: gluten
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…
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…
Grilled Chile-Lime Chicken
2 teaspoons grated lime peel 1/4 cup lime juice 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 small jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 1/4 lb) To make marinade, in shallow glass or plastic dish,…
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…
Black Ace Red Licorice
Since going gluten-free one of the biggest things I miss is LICORICE, specifically Twizzlers – sorry all you Red Vine fans, Twizzlers was where it was at! Sadly since the very first ingredient is wheat, I can have them no more. 😦 Gluten-free licorice is not easy to find in stores and I have been…
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*…
Banana Nutella Muffins
This recipe is FABULOUS! Original muffins: My gluten-free version: 2 cups GLUTEN-FREE flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon table salt 3 very ripe bananas, soft, darkly speckled, mashed well (about 1 1/2 cups) 1/4 cup plain yogurt 2 large eggs, beaten lightly 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled…
Gluten Free We Will Be 