Looking for tips on how to make gluten free work on a budget? Here are a few tips, and a recipe for inexpensive, tasty, cornmeal pancakes. So, you’re on a budget, making every dollar stretch and just making it work, when suddenly you’re hit with a diagnosis of Celiac Disease and you need to go gluten free. You cruise the gluten free aisle of your grocery store and contemplate selling your car so you can afford to buy bread. How do you make gluten free work when you’re already on a tight budget? Here are a couple of tips and a recipe that most will be able to afford to…
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Gluten Free Diet Quick Start Guide
One of our good friends messaged me last week. His daughter had been diagnosed with Celiac Disease and he wanted some good getting started info. I sent him a message with links to my “getting started” posts, and then I realized how convenient it would be to actually have all those posts on one page.
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What Does Gluten Free Mean? A simple explanation of the FDA’s gluten free labeling rule
What does gluten free mean? If you live in the USA, the FDA has laid it all out. Here’s what you need to know. What is Gluten? Gluten is a protein in certain grains. These include wheat, rye, spelt, and barley. This protein causes an autoimmune reaction in people with Celiac Disease and distress in people who are gluten intolerant. What is Gluten Free Food? Gluten free foods come in two varieties, naturally gluten free food, and processed foods that do not contain gluten ingredients. Naturally Gluten Free Food These are the one-ingredient foods that don’t need a label. They naturally do not contain the gluten grains, so they don’t…
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Your Favorite Gluten Free Bloggers Share – Tips for Dining Out Safely
Dining out while gluten free can be very stressful. At least it’s stressful for me. Scouring the internet for gluten-friendly restaurants, grilling the waitress when ordering, inspecting the plate for any signs of crumbs or stray noodles (it’s happened!) and still getting sick from something that happened in the kitchen that I had no control over. Stressful. Is it stressful for you? Thankfully, there are quite a few of us traveling on this gluten free road and the load gets a little lighter when we can share information. Here are some of my tips and some tips and posts from other gluten free friends that you’ll find helpful when eating…
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Is Corn Gluten Gluten-Free?
This may seem obvious to some, but lately I’ve had a few comments on social media posts that have prompted me to explain this. Let me answer a few questions that I’ve been asked.
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How to Safely Bake for a Gluten Free Friend
Occasionally, I get asked for gluten free advice from someone who isn’t gluten free, but really loves someone who is and would really like to cook for them. I never actually get “Dear Abby” type letters (though I’m not opposed to getting them if you have any questions. My about page has all my contact details) so the following letter is a fun, semi fictional compilation of real live questions from advice seeking friends.
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Top 10 Worst Things About Being Gluten Free
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A List of Gluten Free Foods You Can Eat
You’re just getting started with a gluten free diet and you need a list of gluten free foods you can eat. You might be feeling a little overwhelmed. Or maybe someone has just told you that there is “gluten in everything.” Don’t worry. There’s still lots to eat! What is Gluten? Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, spelt, and barley. It is used to make flour, bread, pasta, and baked goods. It’s also sometimes used as a filler or thickener in processed foods or seasonings or in some flavorings. It is in a lot of things, but thankfully, it isn’t in everything. If you’re not sure what to…
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Go Gluten Free in 8 Easy Steps
Going Gluten Free can seem intimidating. It’s really not as hard as you think. I’ve set up 8 easy steps for going gluten free that I hope will help you on your journey. 1. Say goodbye to gluten You feel terrible anyway, have one more meal of your favorite gluten filled foods. (disclaimer, adults and mature teens only. This step is NOT for young kids. You want to avoid any thoughts that they’re going to “miss out”. Never ever ever make gluten filled food look special to a gluten free kid. With kids, proceed directly to step 2) 2. Buy yourself a gluten free treat Seriously. Go to your grocery…
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Other Names for Gluten
A quick and easy to follow list of other names for gluten.