tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66854585713517354062024-03-14T01:32:33.732-07:00Raising Awareness & Education about Celiac Disease through my Journey as a Celiac MommaIn June of 2011 my husband and then 5 year old son were diagnosed with Celiac Disease. Their diagnosis has been life altering for our family of 5. This blog is dedicated to raising awareness and education about Celiac Disease. I also aim to provide information for families and educators, gluten-free product reviews, helpful hints, gluten-free family friendly recipes and personal stories from our gluten-free life.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05583617404418250641noreply@blogger.comBlogger152125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685458571351735406.post-69117918233815557712013-07-08T12:08:00.002-07:002013-07-08T12:08:41.489-07:00G-Free Bran Muffins<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b>2 1/2 cups Bob's Red Mill unprocessed gluten free oat bran</b></div>
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<b>1 cup gluten free all purpose flour 1 cup gluten free brown rice flour</b></div>
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<b>1/2 cup gluten free sorghum flour 2 TBSP flax seed meal</b></div>
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<b>2 1/2 t baking soda 1 t xanthan gum</b></div>
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<b>1 1/2 cups organic granulated sugar</b></div>
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<b>1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 cups buttermilk</b></div>
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<b>2 large brown eggs</b></div>
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<b>Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.</b></div>
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<b>Line 2 muffin pans with non-stick muffin liners (I use Reynolds)</b></div>
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<b>In a large bowl, combine all the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.</b></div>
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<b>Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.</b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05583617404418250641noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685458571351735406.post-52177934216963335792013-05-05T06:43:00.001-07:002013-05-05T06:43:24.346-07:00Coffee Flavored Rice Milk Smoothie<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6 oz. coffee yogurt</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4 oz. vanilla or plain rice milk</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4 oz. vanilla or plain soymilk!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/2 small banana</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love, love, love making smoothies! I love to experiment with different types of milk, fruits, yogurts and sometimes even nut butters. I use this amazing Ninja system, it's much less expensive than a Vitamix and is much nice than a traditional style blender. I have a smoothie almost daily for breakfast or for lunch.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05583617404418250641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685458571351735406.post-57806420994902819422013-05-03T12:34:00.002-07:002013-05-03T12:34:18.037-07:00Gluten-Free Brownie Bites<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I recently made Pamela's Brownie Mix to bring to a friends house for dessert. I purchased mini cupcake liners which I have never used before. I had my little guy line them up on a cookie sheet, I sprayed each liner lightly with a gf non-stick spray and spooned in the mix. I followed Pamela's recipe for the fudgiest brownies and added pecans. I baked the brownie bites for 10 minutes ate 350 degrees. They were delicious, a huge hit, portable and no messy brownie pan to clean.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05583617404418250641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685458571351735406.post-21075893102379612642013-04-30T08:59:00.000-07:002013-04-30T08:59:06.708-07:00Mexican Sweet Plantain Recipe<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Our best friends vacationed in Mexico this past February and our family vacationed in Playa del Carmen, Mexico in March. We recently got together to celebrate, share photos, trade stories and enjoy a Mexican feast. My girlfriend is also gluten-intolerant so a gluten-free menu is always on the table when we get together. They put together a truly delicious taco bar with fresh organic sauteed chicken, pork, steak, shrimp, pico de gallo, Mexican soft cheese, guacamole, salsa, diced red onion and soft, warm gluten-free tortillas. WOW! Amazing and delicious.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We contributed Mexican Fruit Salad, Sweet Plantains and Mexican Black Bean dip. Thankfully the fruit salad and bean dip were delicious, because my attempt at sweet plantains did not go well.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I followed Tyler Florence's recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/sweet-plantains-recipe/index.html">Mexican Sweet Plantains</a>. The biggest mistake I made was not using ripe plantains. Although it does indicate in the recipe to use ripe, black plantains, I didn't pay attention and I used green plantains. They were not ripe, were very hard and dry. So, unfortunately, the dish didn't turn out so well:( I will definitely try again and this time, I'll be sure to let my plantains turn black before I even think about cooking them.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>1 15oz can organic black beans rinsed and drained</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>1/2 cup chopped red onion</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>2 cloves minced garlic</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>1/2 cup fresh corn kernels(or canned)</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>1 cup chopped fresh tomato</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>1 t ground cumin</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>1 t chili powder</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>1/2 cup shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>1 TBSP fresh lime juice</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Place the rinsed and drained beans in a medium size mixing bowl. Partially mash the beans, they should remain slightly chunky.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>In a medium sized frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sautee onion and garlic for 15 minutes</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Pour into a nice bowl and serve with your favorite gluten-free tortilla chips.</b></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05583617404418250641noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685458571351735406.post-51152243010779073252013-04-18T07:52:00.003-07:002013-04-18T07:52:49.198-07:00Mexican Fruit Salad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>1 cup fresh blueberries</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>1 cup fresh pineapple chunks</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>1 cup seedless red grapes</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>1/2 cup fresh orange juice</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>1 tbsp fresh lemon juice</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>1/3 cup honey</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>1/4 cup fresh lime juice(approximately 3 limes)</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Wash, peel and slice all fruits as necessary.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Combine the mango, blueberries, kiwi, pineapple and grapes in a large bowl.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Combine orange and lemon juices. Pour over fruit and gently stir.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Combine honey and lime juice in a mason jar with lid. Shake until well mixed.</b></span><br />
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My family, friends and myself have been frequent patrons at Tate's (formerly Kathleen's Cookies) for more than 20 years. Tate's is an adorable little bakery in a quaint, upscale village. I have loved their chocolate chip cookies since I was a teenager. However, I was somewhat surprised to find in the Fall 2012 issue of "Gluten-Free Living" magazine, that staff writer Susan Cohen chose to include Tate's gluten-free cookies as one of her recommended new products. I know, because I have been there many times, that all bakery goods are produced in the same small kitchen on shared equipment. Shortly thereafter I attended the Gluten-Free Expo on Long Island and was surprised that a local vendor was there with Tate's on his table. I had a somewhat heated discussion with him about the validity of Tate's products being gluten-free. Then in the Holiday 2012 issue of "Gluten-Free Living" there was a feature article about Tate's gluten-free products stating that their gf cookies are sold nationwide and a gluten-free facility is "in the works" for next year. I find it truly exasperating.<br />
Yesterday, I went into Tate's and asked them about their facility and manufacturing process. ALL bakery goods are produced in the same small kitchen, on the same equipment, baked on the same cookie sheets etc. SO many opportunities for cross-contamination. I asked if they tested their product to ensure that gluten-free bakery goods are indeed gluten-free, and the answer was no. AND, the label on the gf products does not disclose that products are made in a shared facility. <br />
I think it is irresponsible for "Gluten-Free Living" magazine to feature and promote a company that is not certified gluten-free. It is equally mis-leading and irresponsible for a company to label its' products as gluten-free when they cannot guarantee its' gluten free status.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05583617404418250641noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685458571351735406.post-90578188293967823532013-04-04T07:15:00.000-07:002013-04-04T07:15:30.847-07:00Gluten Free Dining in Mexico<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, we've been home now for a few days after spending 8 days in the gorgeous Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. I've been avoiding writing this post because I simply don't know where to begin. I've decided that it's important to mention the resort where we vacationed because it is an all-inclusive, family style, eco-friendly resort. I receive absolutely no compensation from the resort. My hubby and I booked this trip a few months ago through an on-line discount travel agency. The Sandos Playacar in Playa del Carmen is an absolutely beautiful, beach front resort with a gorgeous pool and fantastic nightly entertainment. The food was good, a huge variety to please every palate, but as far as gluten-free, it was a bit of a challenge. </div>
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Gluten-free in Spanish is gluten libre. Without gluten in Spanish is sin gluten. The Sandos staff was extremely friendly and helpful, however, I don't think one person we spoke with really understood what gluten/wheat is. The resort has four restaurants open for dinner where you can make reservations, be seated and served. There is a cafe that serves cupcakes(none were gluten free) and a variety of coffees, teas, and shakes. There are two restaurants that are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and are buffet style. There is a fabulous beach front juice bar - really awesome, a beachfront bagel cafe(nothing gluten free) and a beach front lunch stand. Everything is all inclusive so you can go anywhere and eat "anything". <br />
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We spent our first full day there at the beach, exploring the resort, relaxing and figuring out the lay of the land. We headed to the beach front lunch stand where there were hot dogs and hamburgers with buns and fixins, what looked like roasted potatoes, and an ice cream machine with cones. The food is set out buffet style. I fixed a plate of a plain burger and potatoes for my little guy. Within two hours he was vomiting violently. The last time he had an accidental gluten exposure was one year ago(when he was at a Scout meeting) and he also vomited suddenly, quickly, violently but within minutes, bounces back and feels "fine". Prior to going gluten-free he NEVER vomited. I think his body is more sensitive now that he has been strictly gluten-free for just about two years now. Needless to say, I was devastated that I had made that error and exposed him to gluten. I'm still devastated and worried about the long term health effects of gluten exposure. Trying to find the silver lining, it did serve as a good reminder for him of what will happen if he does have gluten. But I still haven't forgiven myself.</div>
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Anyway, the food. We chose to mainly eat at the buffet style restaurants as there was a great variety to please all five of us. My little guy dined on lots of fresh fruit, yogurts, fresh juices, hot rice cereal, lots of jello, plain grilled chicken and cups of ice cream. A really lean and healthy diet. But for an energetic, growing boy with days full of swimming, hiking, horseback riding on the beach, atv rides through the jungle, river raft rides and nightly live entertainment, he was hungry the entire week! Thankfully, we had brought a large bag of g-free granola bars, cookies, pretzels etc. He really needed those extra snacks to help keep him satisfied. My hubby made out better as he had omelets with veggies and ham, salads full of garbanzo beans, lentils, and cheese, steak, and lots of tropical daiquiris. <br />
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We had a fabulous family vacation at the Sandos Playacar. The kids want to know when we can go back! I highly recommend the resort, just bring a bag full of g-free goodies with you!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05583617404418250641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685458571351735406.post-83776432066019610382013-03-23T13:25:00.000-07:002013-03-23T13:25:28.288-07:00"Emergency" Snacks for Mexico<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Our family of 5 is thrilled to be heading to Mexico tomorrow for a week! We are staying at an all-inclusive upscale resort with several restaurants on the property. I am hoping and assuming that most foods will be fresh, local fruits, veggies, fish and rice. However, when we venture off property for day-long excursions, I'm worried about accessibility to gluten-free foods. We don't speak Spanish so, I'm also a bit concerned about translations issues regarding gluten. Therefore, we are bringing a huge bag full of pistachios, a gf trail mix, dry roasted edamame, a variety of gf bars, fruit pouches and my favorite Justin's nut butters. Hopefully these provisions will be enough to get my 2 favorite gf guys through a week of snorkeling, cenote exploring, pyramid climbing and zip-lining through Mexico! I'll be off the grid for the week, taking lots of notes about gluten-free dining in Mexico. I'll fill you in with lots of details when we return.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05583617404418250641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685458571351735406.post-29650085471647874482013-03-23T13:14:00.001-07:002013-03-23T13:14:11.668-07:00Gluten-Free Easter Basket<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In an effort to simplify and move away from candy, candy, candy, I chose to fill my little guys' Easter basket with spring themed gifts instead. I'm really trying to move away from food being the center of every celebration. I actually found Easter themed Lego online!!!! Who knew? I also included a giant bubble wand, a cute little gnome for our "enchanted forest", a roly-poly puppy dog, spring bunny tic tacs, and a Hershey bar. Simple and sweet. I hope he loves it :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love pasta. I love tortellini, ravioli, angel hair with pesto, ziti, penne with vodka sauce and the list goes on.... However, when my 2 favorite guys were diagnosed with Celiac Disease almost 2 years ago we gave up all pasta completely for a while. Then we slowly ventured in the gluten-free pasta world. We tried brown rice pasta first which no one was particularly fond of. Next came a corn pasta from Canada, which was ok but we didn't love it. The fact that the price of a box of gluten-free pasta was triple that of "regular" pasta, and considering we are a family of 5 living in a resort community where prices are already inflated, didn't help our pasta situation. We finally settled on a favorite, Bio-Naturae(which I write about in another post). To keep costs down, we now only have pasta once a week, and I make 2 pots - regular(whole wheat veggie pasta) for the girls and gluten free for the guys.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well, my little guy does not like dairy and he's a good eater - not picky at all with a very well rounded gluten-free diet. But he truly does not like milk, cheese, or yogurt although he seems to have no problem with ice cream:) But I was desperate for some ravioli and came across <a href="http://www.contespasta.com/">Conte's Gluten Free Cheese Ravioli</a> and decided to give it a try. The Ravioli held together in the pot! I feared that it would wind up in pieces. I served it with some fra-diavlo sauce and broccoli on the side. When my little guy asked what was on the inside, I simply replied "ricotta". No need to explain that it was cheese:) He devoured every last bite, asked for more and asked when we could have it again!!!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Although all 3 of my kids love steamed, salted edamame, they do not like the dry roasted version. However, I love them! They are conveniently packaged in 100 calorie, lightly salted, snack packs. They are gluten-free, Non GMO, have no trans-fat or cholesterol and have 11grams of soy protein per pack.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, I decided to try toaster bags. They can be used in a toaster or toaster oven and can even be used to heat up pizza, chicken nuggets or quesedilla. Most toaster bags can be washed in the dishwasher and can be re-used up to 100 times! </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My hubby and I are both heading out of town in separate directions next week. He'll be taking the toaster bags with him and giving me his review upon his return home. I'll let you know what he thinks.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05583617404418250641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685458571351735406.post-18004816630905441652013-03-08T04:42:00.002-08:002013-03-08T04:42:11.629-08:00GF Melted Chocolate & Banana Sandwiches<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sadly I forgot to take a proper photo of the sandwich on a pretty plate and cut in half so that you could see the delicious insides:( We were just so eager to devour it! I guess it's a great excuse to make this delicious dessert again - just so I can take the photo:)<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05583617404418250641noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685458571351735406.post-3982781995236317862013-03-03T09:16:00.001-08:002013-03-03T09:16:20.884-08:00Glass Jar Storage for Baking Ingredients<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Luv these jars! I picked up all 3 for less than $15 at our local TJ Maxx. A wide mouth container makes scooping out a teaspoon or tablespoon much easier. But mostly, I love how they dress up my pantry and make me feel fancy when I'm baking in my pj's. If your TJ Maxx doesn't carry them, check out these jars from Sur La Table - fantastic!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Eklund states that today's wheat has been crossbred and hybridized to make it drought and and disease resistant and to produce higher yield per acre. This results in wheat that contains a high level of a starch that dramatically raises blood sugar; a "super gluten" that causes inflammation; and addictive polypeptides that induce cravings. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Perhaps a Celiac diagnosis is something to be thankful for. And perhaps we should all be working to clean up our food supply, food production and food processing.</span><br />
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Admittedly, I was inspired for this idea by a photo I saw on facebook. But I quickly thought that my kids would LOVE this idea and I could easily make a jar of gluten-free "happy pills". Hopefully this cute idea wont translate to teaching the kids to take a pill(medication) to find happiness. It's just meant to be a fun treat and may work as a mood shifter when the kids are grumpy - especially my teenager.</div>
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I surprised my little guy with a toasted, gluten-free, <a href="http://vansfoods.com/">Van's Apple Cinnamon</a> waffle, topped with a scoop of vanilla yogurt and a bit of dark chocolate sauce for dessert last night! </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After nearly 2 years of plain gluten-free waffles, I was so excited to find Van's gluten-free Apple Cinnamon and Blueberry waffles this morning at Stop & Shop! My little guy is gonna be thrilled! I think I might surprise him tonight with a warm, toasty waffle with a scoop of frozen vanilla yogurt on top for dessert!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05583617404418250641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685458571351735406.post-16911681739935064442013-02-17T08:04:00.001-08:002013-02-17T08:04:21.895-08:00Heart Shaped Marshmallow Treats<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My kids and I had fun creating this gluten-free treats for my son's classroom Valentine's Day party. These treats are simple to make and the kids can be fully involved in the process. <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Before our Celiac Disease diagnosis I NEVER would have served a chocolaty cereal to my kids for breakfast. We only ate big brand but whole grain, fortified, unsweetened cereals. However, due to the limited availability of gluten-free cereals on our supermarket shelves and the high cost of gluten-free cereals I gave in to the wallet friendly, easily accessible <a href="http://postcocoapebbles.com/">Post Cocoa Pebbles</a>. Then, a few weeks ago I came across <a href="http://mombrands.com/">Mom's Best Crispy Cocoa Rice</a> and decided to conduct a blind taste test with my kids and compare nutrition labels. The results were surprising!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I asked my kids to rate each cereal on a scale of 1-10 and to describe each cereal. They did not know which cereal they were eating only Box A and Box B. My picky eater gave both cereals a 9 1/2 and my little guy gave both cereals a 10. Both kids said both cereals were yummy. However, my picky eater said the Mom's Best had a "slightly weird taste". </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, we'll stick with the Cocoa Pebbles - in moderation of course :-)</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05583617404418250641noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685458571351735406.post-91042499111403827832013-02-11T09:18:00.001-08:002013-04-18T07:41:52.950-07:00Gluten Free Hot Cocoa Mixes & Recipes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">According to the article Cocoa in the August/September 2011 issue of Living Without Magazine, cocoa, when ingested properly, is a powerfully beneficial food. The polyphenolic flavonids in cocoa are linked to overall heart wellness, including lower blood pressure, stronger blood vessels and improved cholesterol levels. Dutch processed cocoa preserves and retains the nutrient benefits of cocoa. I use gluten-free <a href="http://www.sacofoods.com/">Saco premium Dutch Cocoa</a>. So, now that we all feel better about our chocolate consumption, here are a few of my favorite hot cocoa recipes. I make fresh hot cocoa almost every night about 9 months out of the year as my dessert.</span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05583617404418250641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685458571351735406.post-1135219808590840602013-02-09T08:00:00.005-08:002013-02-09T08:00:59.055-08:00Qwackers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="background-color: #eeeeee;">A salty, crunchy "goldfish" alternative for you gluten-free kids' lunchbox! </b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="background-color: #eeeeee;">You can order online at <a href="http://www.qwackerscrackers.com/">Qwackers</a> for $30 for 30 - 1oz. bags. Qwackers are also available at a limited number of retail outlets and their website provides a retail store locator app.</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Happy Qwacking!</b></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05583617404418250641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685458571351735406.post-6629669277473786562013-02-09T07:39:00.001-08:002013-02-09T07:39:09.943-08:00Little Soya<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Little Soya gluten-free, travel sized, soy sauce packs are perfect for anyone on the go and living a gluten-free life! Little Soya packs are Non-GMO, have no MSG and are lite sodium. They are perfect for my hubby to bring to work to flavor rice, snow peas, snap peas, chicken, sushi, etc. I heard about these several months ago, but only recently found them on the shelves at my Stop & Shop. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Little Soya packs are great to bring with you when traveling or dining out. Many Asian or Fusion style restaurants are happy to cook a meal gluten-free, but rarely provide g-free soy sauce - so bring it with you!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05583617404418250641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685458571351735406.post-18718551486304835572013-02-04T09:56:00.000-08:002013-02-04T09:56:46.625-08:00Nature's Path<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's funny how excited I can get over the delivery of a box of gluten-free goodies. But, it's true and I really do try to appreciate the small things in life:) <a href="http://www.naturespath.com/">Nature's Path</a> was recently running a special: 10% off plus free shipping for any purchase over $30. So I ordered 7 bulk bags of gluten-free cereal, 3 boxes of gluten free cereal and 1 box of crispy rice "granola" bars for a grand total $64.00. In the g-free world - I call that a bargain! </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Be careful when placing your order - although all products are organic and Non GMO, NOT all are gluten-free.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05583617404418250641noreply@blogger.com0