People may ask: why use the Nima Sensor? If you have not heard of this little device with its sleek, discreet design, here’s the scoop. The Nima Sensor is a handheld device that can detect gluten in food or liquid (with some exceptions with both) as low as the general standard of 20 parts per […]
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Gluten Free in Maui
I seem to get asked quite often about how to eat gluten-free in Maui. My family is lucky enough to have visited a number of times. As with many vacation spots, the availability of gluten-free foods on the island of Maui has continued to increase, making it easier than ever. I think one reason this […]
100% Gluten Free Hotel in Italy
Yes, that is what I said! I found a 100% gluten free hotel in Italy, not far from Rome. I will have to warn you. If you go to Relais Borgo Gentile, you might not want to leave. This “agriturismo” is situated about an hour northeast of Rome. An agriturismo is defined as: “‘…synonymous with […]
Vegan Under Pressure book review
If you have seen a vegan cookbook and thought, “Well, I’m not vegan so I wouldn’t use it” think again. As an omnivore, I’m here to tell you that some cookbooks are good for everyone. Vegan Under Pressure falls into this category. I wanted to review it because I like to dabble with vegan cooking and […]
Gluten-Free Wish List cookbook review
When you have to eat gluten-free, it’s not unusual to think “I wish I could have _____ (fill in the blank).” Mine would be pizza, fresh pasta, bagels and croissants. These would be on my gluten-free wish list. It’s befitting that this is the title of Jeanne Sauvage‘s latest book. And this is my Gluten-Free […]
Gluten-Free Cheat Sheet book review
Do you need to be gluten-free and don’t know where to start? Do you have questions about celiac disease and the differences between celiac disease, gluten intolerance, and a wheat allergy? April Peveteaux, author of the blog and very popular book, Gluten Is My Bitch, details her own story, breaks down information about celiac disease, […]
Gluten-Free Travel in Italy
If you think that gluten-free travel in Italy is an oxymoron, think again! When it comes to food, most people associate the country of Italy with pizza, pasta, bread, and desserts, which normally all contain gluten. If you are gluten-intolerant or have celiac disease, you might be worried about traveling to this place, thinking you may not […]
What happened on my 21-Day Sugar Detox
So, I made it! I survived three weeks of a sugar detox. I didn’t really think I could do it. For some reason, it seemed out of my reach. I mean, how could I possibly not eat bread, pizza, cookies, PASTA, or have a glass of wine for three weeks? I think the key […]
Foster Farms Gluten-Free Review
It’s always heartening to see another mainstream company embrace the gluten-free label. And while Foster Farms isn’t my first choice for frozen chicken products, the company is definitely helping those of us on a gluten-free diet feel that much more normal! The company started shipping their three gluten-free products over the summer and grocery stores […]
The Best Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie recipe and Bob’s Gluten-Free Pie Crust review
If you have had any trouble making a dairy-free crust, I’m here to help. The explanations below are lengthy but I explain what to do and not do when making a gluten-free AND dairy-free pie crust. You can skip straight to my gluten-free, dairy-free pumpkin pie recipe but the details are below. This might sound […]