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I'm sorry for the lack of posts lately everyone. Things are really taking off with the move and there are just loose ends everywhere that need finishing. It's a hectic mess right now but by this time next months, things should be a lot more settled. :)<br />
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In the mean time, I have a nice treat for you! For these upcoming hot summer months, this is a refreshing and quick drink and it has become a recent favorite of mine. I make it all the time - breakfast, dessert, snack, you name it! <br />
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Almond Banana Smoothie<br />
from Clara Ogren, <a href="http://www.sixfoodintolerance.com/"><i>Six Food Intolerance Living</i></a><br />
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Ingredients:<br />
1 cup <a href="http://www.bluediamond.com/index.cfm?navid=53">vanilla almond milk</a><br />
1 ripe banana <br />
2-3 drops liquid stevia (adjust based on the ripeness/sweetness of your banana)<br />
2 drops almond extract<br />
sprinkle of cinnamon<br />
ice cubes<br />
Optional: spoonful of flax meal, <a href="http://www.nutiva.com/products/0_protein.php">protein powde</a>r or chia seeds<br />
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Directions:<br />
Pour all ingredients into a blender (I have a Vitamix) and blend on high just until ice and banana are completely incorporated.<br />
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Pour in a glass and serve.<br />
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Enjoy!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756860865372863732.post-19300381646783435432010-05-20T09:58:00.001-04:002010-05-20T09:58:39.135-04:00Big Changes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg11mszT7zlnK7cAmk5NauMQ3nQinVSsVS-P4NpoSgxc7BjFuBw1xFg71ZS085tilszG6Wga1YJm8fVOkwoqlWmro8lDcjAja9UlFBlgNO2k23wTHTD4qh7Fhg59uosbS9bgcB-As2x4Uo/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg11mszT7zlnK7cAmk5NauMQ3nQinVSsVS-P4NpoSgxc7BjFuBw1xFg71ZS085tilszG6Wga1YJm8fVOkwoqlWmro8lDcjAja9UlFBlgNO2k23wTHTD4qh7Fhg59uosbS9bgcB-As2x4Uo/s320/1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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I'm sorry I've been a bit MIA lately. This have been CRAZY around here. There's big changes in the future.<br />
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The big news is that we're moving to San Diego! It's something that's been a possibility for quite some time now but nothing was official May 1st and since then, things are moving FAST. We need to be out there by June 21st so we're trying to get everything lined up and set. It's still just stressful at the moment so I haven't really had much time to get excited about it. Plus, having spent most of my life on the East coast, I'm pretty nervous about living on the West coast. Earthquakes, coastal breezes and lack of water have never been an issue for me. The East coast is blessed with plentiful (sometimes all too plentiful!) water, beautiful, thick grass and trees and solid, firm ground. Hubby, however, was born-and-raised in San Diego so he's helping me adjust and it's great that he already knows the area. We've visited quite a bit over the years and I have a few favorite spots of my own so I take comfort knowing that I'll get to enjoy them whenever I want. We went out there last week for a house hunting trip and found a bright, spacious condo that even had a garage - it's tandem which was a new thing to me (but apparently pretty common on the West coast) but I'm loving the storage potential! <br />
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Anyway, posts will still be trickling in slowly for a while and will hopefully pick up as I get settled. The blog will see some big changes too as I take out the metro-DC content and add in new San Diego stuff. I hope you all will keep tuned in through all the changes! :)<br />
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Thanks!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756860865372863732.post-76888653434505656782010-05-07T09:14:00.006-04:002010-05-07T09:27:45.456-04:00Let's bring people together!If you're a gluten-intolerant reader, you've no doubt heard of <a href="http://www.gingerlemongirl.com/">Ginger Lemon Girl.</a> She's known for her easy, frugal and delicious gluten (and now dairy and soy) free baking. We became fast friends a year or so ago and have chatted nearly everyday since. Well, I'm excited to say that yesterday, I was mentioned on her blog! :)<br />
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It was also about a year ago that my husband switched offices and told me that not only were a couple of his co-workers also gluten free, but that one was also allergic to nuts and another was vegan. Of course, my initial reaction was: "Ooooo, what can I make for everyone to enjoy?" It definitely has to be something baked .... definitely something chocolaty (because really, who can deny chocolate?) and definitely something gluten and nut free that was also vegan. Enter <a href="http://gingerlemongirl.blogspot.com/2008/03/2-everyday-cakes-gluten-free-casein.html">Ginger Lemon Girls Amazing Everyday Chocolate Cake</a> (scroll down to see it, her also Amazing Everyday Carrot Cake is listed first). Yum. So yum in fact that Hubby downs it in a minute without one "This is gluten free, isn't it" word or look. From the first time I made it, it's been in heavy rotation in our house - with one addition to Carries original recipe - chocolate chips. How to make a chocolate cake even better? Add more chocolate - 1/4 cup of Enjoy <a href="http://www.enjoylifefoods.com/our_foods/chocolate_chips/semisweet_chocolate_chips.html">Life Chocolate Chips</a> to be exact! I always felt it gave it just that extra bit of decadence. <br />
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So, I knew the recipe I wanted to make for my husbands co-workers, now I just needed to convert it. It had eggs and I often used almond milk in the recipe. Second part - easy. I used <a href="http://www.worldpantry.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prmenbr=655972&prrfnbr=2422465">Tempt Unsweetened Original Hemp Milk</a> instead of almond milk. But eggs - how do I replace eggs? Not being intolerant to eggs nor vegan, I had never tackled the problem. But with a little research and creative thinking, I figured it out and made an awesome cake. It's slightly more dense than Carries original Everyday Chocolate Cake but hey, who says that's a bad thing?! ;) And the best part was that EVERYONE in the office could have some, enjoy it and eat together. There's nothing more rewarding than having your food bring people together. <br />
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And really, isn't that what all us home cooks are doing? Bringing our families, extended families and friends together, for one moment in an entire day, together around a table. Food in which everyone can partake and enjoy. Hopefully, that's what my version of Carries awesome cake can do. <br />
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To see Carries post and pictures that will have you salivating, please go to her <a href="http://gingerlemongirl.blogspot.com/2010/05/gluten-free-vegan-chocolate-cake-recipe.html">blog</a>.<br />
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Just want the recipe already? Here it is:<br />
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<strong>Gluten, Dairy, Soy Free and Vegan Chocolate Cake</strong><br />
Created by Carrie Forbes, <a href="http://www.gingerlemongirl.com/">GingerLemonGirl</a><br />
Adapted to be vegan by Clara Ogren, <a href="http://www.sixfoodintolerance.com/">Six Food Intolerant Living</a><br />
Makes: 1 8x8 pan (doubles well for a 9x13 pan) or 12 cupcakes<br />
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Ingredients:<br />
1/3 cup brown rice flour<br />
1/3 cup tapioca starch<br />
1/3 cup sorghum flour<br />
1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa<br />
1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum<br />
3/4 cup sugar<br />
2 teaspoons baking powder<br />
1/4 teaspoon baking soda<br />
3/4 cup unsweetened original flavored hemp milk<br />
1/4 cup grapeseed oil<br />
1/2 teaspoon vanilla<br />
1/2 cup applesauce<br />
1/4 cup allergen free chocolate chips<br />
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Directions:<br />
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. <br />
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In a large bowl, whisk together all the dry ingredients, except the chocolate chips. In a medium bowl, mix together all the wet ingredients. <br />
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Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix just until incorporated. Fold in chocolate chips. <br />
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Spray an 8x8 cake pan with non-stick cooking spray or grease with grapeseed oil. <br />
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Pour batter into greased lined cake pan. <br />
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Bake cake for 18-25 minutes. Test the cake for doneness with a toothpick <br />
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Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting with your favorite gluten, dairy and soy free, vegan icing. <br />
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Enjoy! :)<br />
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On their website, Amy's announced recently that they will be rolling out several <a _fcksavedurl="http://www.amys.com/products/new_products.php" href="http://www.amys.com/products/new_products.php" target="_blank">new products</a>. As usual, all of Amy's products are all-natural and many of them also cater to special diets. There are many people who, in addition to gluten free, are also dairy free and some are also soy free (either completely soy free or only soy protein free). Amy's has addressed these diets in several of their new offerings.<br />
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Gluten and soy free:<br />
<a _fcksavedurl="http://www.amys.com/products/images/400/00562.jpg" href="http://www.amys.com/products/images/400/00562.jpg" target="_blank">Summer corn and vegetable soup</a><br />
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Gluten and dairy free:<br />
<a _fcksavedurl="http://www.amys.com/products/images/400/00338.jpg" href="http://www.amys.com/products/images/400/00338.jpg" target="_blank">Gluten free chocolate cake</a><br />
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Gluten, dairy and soy free:<br />
<a _fcksavedurl="http://www.amys.com/products/images/400/00043.jpg" href="http://www.amys.com/products/images/400/00043.jpg" target="_blank">Rice Macaroni with non-dairy cheeze</a> <i>(too bad this contains yeast! :( )</i><br />
<a _fcksavedurl="http://www.amys.com/products/images/400/00177.jpg" href="http://www.amys.com/products/images/400/00177.jpg" target="_blank">Single serve rice crust roasted vegetable pizza </a><i>(this is only soy protein free as it contains soy lecithin; contains yeast)</i><br />
<a _fcksavedurl="http://www.amys.com/products/images/400/00315.jpg" href="http://www.amys.com/products/images/400/00315.jpg" target="_blank">Roasted vegetable tamale </a><i>(with a side of black beans)</i><br />
<a _fcksavedurl="http://www.amys.com/products/images/400/00564.jpg" href="http://www.amys.com/products/images/400/00564.jpg" target="_blank">Hearty spanish rice and red bean soup</a><br />
<a _fcksavedurl="http://www.amys.com/products/images/400/00561.jpg" href="http://www.amys.com/products/images/400/00561.jpg" target="_blank">Curried lentil soup</a><a _fcksavedurl="http://www.amys.com/products/images/400/00561.jpg" href="http://www.amys.com/products/images/400/00561.jpg" target="_blank"> </a> <br />
<a _fcksavedurl="http://www.amys.com/products/images/400/00719.jpg" href="http://www.amys.com/products/images/400/00719.jpg" target="_blank">Tomato basil pasta sauce</a> <i>(which also is light in sodium)</i> <a _fcksavedurl="http://www.amys.com/products/images/400/00563.jpg" href="http://www.amys.com/products/images/400/00563.jpg" target="_blank"><br />
Southwestern black bean chili</a><br />
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So far, I have tried the Roasted Vegetable Tamale. It was delish! A bit small for me (I like a big lunch), but I just paired it with a large salad and was in hog-heaven! Yum! I will definitely be on the look-out for the other GDSYWP-free products that I can have - especially that Hearty Spanish Rice and Red Bean Soup, that just sounds amazing to me! :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756860865372863732.post-49268421497588059892010-03-17T12:13:00.002-04:002010-03-17T12:15:01.967-04:00Saint Patrick's Day recipes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1_pC44kbLda0NTR_S1XKyG-mRpm1FdOPxRZGZyfrDhSD5fSoC5PTYKgC5yBQKXuM9aXIPP4B9zZupYqijfiqlwH5_Wf_6LM4H7yRICr1cZ5caR_4LqfQKBjatvs3dcbkkidWgCqQWtVw/s1600-h/Clover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1_pC44kbLda0NTR_S1XKyG-mRpm1FdOPxRZGZyfrDhSD5fSoC5PTYKgC5yBQKXuM9aXIPP4B9zZupYqijfiqlwH5_Wf_6LM4H7yRICr1cZ5caR_4LqfQKBjatvs3dcbkkidWgCqQWtVw/s320/Clover.jpg" vt="true" /></a></div><br />
Happy Saint Patrick's Day! I thought I'd take this opportunity to share some GDSYWP-free Irish recipes!<br />
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<a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/Cottage-Pie-authentic-Irish-recipe-19091">Cottage Pie from Recipezaar</a><br />
<a href="http://www.wellsphere.com/celiac-disease-article/traditional-irish-boiled-dinner-naturally-gluten-free/660472">A Traditional Irish Boiled Dinner (Corned Beef and Cabbage) from Wellsphere.com</a><br />
<a href="http://glutenfreecooking.about.com/od/glutenfreecookierecipes/r/glutenfreeshamrocksugarcookierecipe.htm">Gluten-Free Shamrock Sugar Cookie Recipe from About.com</a> <em>(sub butter with Spectrum spread)</em><br />
<a href="http://www.peter-thomson.co.uk/glutenfree/_irish_stew.html">An Irish Stew from Gluten-Free Cookery</a><br />
<a href="http://www.foodireland.com/recipes/Soup/Potato_Leek_Soup.htm">Potato Leek Soup from FoodIreland.com</a> <em>(use safe milk and butter and in place of half-and-half use coconut cream, more milk or Mimic Cream!)</em><br />
<a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Irish-Lamb-Stew/Detail.aspx">Irish Lamb Stew from AllRecipes.com</a> <em>(replace flour with an all-purpose gluten-free flour blend)</em><br />
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A variety of Irish Soda Bread Recipes - a naturally yeast free bread! :):<br />
<a href="http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com/2009/03/gluten-free-irish-soda-bread-recipe.html">One from the Gluten Free Goddess, Karina</a><br />
<a href="http://www.livingwithout.com/recipes/gluten_dairy_free_irish_soda_bread-1916-1.html?ET=livingwithout:e128:66328a:&st=email">Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Irish Soda Bread, #1 from Living Without</a><br />
<a href="http://www.livingwithout.com/recipes/gluten_dairy_free_irish_soda_bread-1994-1.html?ET=livingwithout:e128:66328a:&st=email">Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Irish Soda Bread, #2 from Living Without</a><br />
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And, of course, who could have a Saint Patrick's Days without beer? There are<a href="http://www.sixfoodintolerance.com/2010/03/gluten-free-beers-available-in-united.html"> plenty of gluten free options</a>! Add some green food coloring and you're all set!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756860865372863732.post-54899800964667046032010-03-02T11:25:00.003-05:002010-03-02T14:17:14.276-05:00Gluten Free Beers Available in the United States.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIAJkF421OzgzIkBIG7CCqCcgNLPqUmt11RTTz7A_DUtq8WbQ7_n2idcAG0xfEqmqS7uohCXOo0DEnNZjNVAJSqaPBa2be9BnZHAi7y5eP4Cf9YG8rqaSUETjxdDbPaeX9sxcNwWTImYI/s1600-h/Mug.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIAJkF421OzgzIkBIG7CCqCcgNLPqUmt11RTTz7A_DUtq8WbQ7_n2idcAG0xfEqmqS7uohCXOo0DEnNZjNVAJSqaPBa2be9BnZHAi7y5eP4Cf9YG8rqaSUETjxdDbPaeX9sxcNwWTImYI/s320/Mug.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I should preface this post with one fact: I am NOT a beer drinker. Call me crazy, but I've never, ever liked it. Growing up, my father used to brew his own beer in an storeroom that was immediately below my room and I got to have the pleasure of smelling the hops and yeast while he brewed it and while it fermented. So, obviously, I definitely don't like the smell. But, I never liked the taste either. It's too bitter and ... well, something, for me. I have tried many types before going GF thanks to my beer "connoisseur" father and husband, but I honestly just could never take it. So, I am providing this information to you based soley on what I've read about them on the internet. I can offer you no opinions on this matter but thought that it was important to share with my blog readers who may not know that even when gluten free, yes, too, beer is possible! :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The three most commonly found brands in the United States are:</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.redbridgebeer.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Redbridge</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> - Produced by Anheuser-Busch, Redbridge is arguably the most commonly found gluten free beer. This rich, full-bodied lager is brewed from the natually gluten free sorghum grain.</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.newgrist.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">New Grist</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> - Made at Lakefront Brewery, a locally-owned microbrewery in Milwaukee, this beer is brewed from sorghum, hops, water, rice and gluten-free yeast grown on molasses. A crisp and refreshing </span><a href="http://beeradvocate.com/articles/653" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Session Ale</span></a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.bardsbeer.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bards Tale Beer</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> - Founded by two Celiacs, this company brews the "Original Sorghum Malt Beer" with their own proprietary malted sorghum. Using only sorghum, yeast, hops and water, this </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American-style_lager" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">American-style Lager</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> has a medium body and an amber color.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Less popular gluten free beers that are available domestically are:</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.newplanetbeer.net/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tread Lightly Ale</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> - Brewed by the New Planet Beer Company, this beer is made from fermented sorghum and corn, hops and yeast. This beer was inspired by the American </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilsner" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pilsner </span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">and has a light taste and body, low caloric content and does not have the aftertaste of other sorghum-based beers.</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.rvbrewery.com/html/honey_beer.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ramapo Valley Brewery’s Passover Honey Beer</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> - A blue ribbon Honey Beer, this unique beer is Kosher certified for Passover. It is bright golden in color and has notes of honey and hop. The main fermentable is amber honey, molasses is used for flavor, nutrients and color and noble hops add a touch of bitterness to balance the honey sweetness.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756860865372863732.post-39197538732128595602010-03-01T14:57:00.011-05:002010-03-02T11:42:09.553-05:00Organic B.R.A.T Wellness Drink<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfRlGO8Ea4cIYY4Sqluy3f-w0DoW7lSNQnows87ULm38Mlca1gU1xAFR6ybuoz8JwEYLhdsY_-CTysKU-FqzVP-LsQyASbQ9eMhYn6xNTuvg9JXsqPhW-PDeEal4e1CKKPggIzU-yaZ7U/s1600-h/BRAT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfRlGO8Ea4cIYY4Sqluy3f-w0DoW7lSNQnows87ULm38Mlca1gU1xAFR6ybuoz8JwEYLhdsY_-CTysKU-FqzVP-LsQyASbQ9eMhYn6xNTuvg9JXsqPhW-PDeEal4e1CKKPggIzU-yaZ7U/s320/BRAT.jpg" /></a></div><br />
While the age-old, <a _fcksavedurl="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BRAT_diet" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BRAT_diet" target="_blank">B.R.A.T (Bananas, Rice, Apples and Toast) diet</a> is popular for gastrointestinal distress, what is one to do when toast isn't an option? <a _fcksavedurl="http://www.bratdiet.org" href="http://www.bratdiet.org/" target="_blank">Organic B.R.A.T. Wellness Drink </a> is made with a base of banana puree, brown rice and applesauce to be easy on stomachs while also providing electrolytes and nutrients. At around 100 calories for an 8-ounce glass, it is comparable to other dairy-free milks and is safe for to those with any of the <a _fcksavedurl="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/food-allergies/AA00057" href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/food-allergies/AA00057" target="_blank">top eight food alleriges</a>.<br />
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Overall, these beverages have a smooth texture with the consistency of watered-down milk, which is thin enough to help calm upset stomachs or to consume when not feeling well. It comes in four flavors:<br />
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<u>Original</u> - This is similar in flavor to unflavored, original rice milk with just a hint of banana. <br />
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<u>Vanilla </u>- Slightly sweeter than the orignal flavor, this flavor had only a slight vanilla flavor but had a strong vanilla smell.<br />
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<u>Cinnamon Toast </u>- Although this had intense cinnamon toast scent, it wasn't overly "spiced" providing a light cinnamon flavor. I imagine this flavor would be great cooked into baked goods like muffins or cakes. This was my husbands favorite flavor.<br />
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<u>Chocolate Honey</u> - This was my favorite flavor despite my dislike of the flavor of honey. Actually, I personally didn't taste honey, just a light chocolate flavor. <br />
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In addition to being an excellent product, Organic B.R.A.T. Wellness Drink company donates 10% of its profits to various food and medical charities, including St. Jude Children's research Hospital, Feed The Children, Celiac Society, Autism Speaks, and others.<br />
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Visit Organic B.R.A.T. Wellness Drink on their <a _fcksavedurl="http://www.bratdiet.org" href="http://www.bratdiet.org/" target="_blank">website</a>, <a _fcksavedurl="http://twitter.com/organic_brat" href="http://twitter.com/organic_brat" target="_blank">Twitter </a>or <a _fcksavedurl="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Organic-BRAT/119182262318" href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Organic-BRAT/119182262318" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.<br />
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<i>Disclaimer: While I was provided with free samples of this product, my opinions are my own and were not swayed in any way by the company.</i><br />
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<iframe align="center" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=sixfoodinto-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=B002ANIWDW&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe><iframe align="center" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=sixfoodinto-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=B002ANFC26&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756860865372863732.post-77960040247850243432010-02-19T09:00:00.002-05:002010-02-19T09:14:03.400-05:00RAKU Asian Dining in Bethesda, Maryland offers gluten and soy free sushi options!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRh1t3FW95zqErjs3FnX3kCmqkd_QB6ybn3CgpRUFri0SPuVXJBoj1vrm-lK6puW8GoGyi1w8G-HEVRLxgO4lDAjaaLG7VqPbw0sGkLXuhVMEhYQ_avrvVdvlIwjNByrIRsIA1-GhQCMI/s1600-h/RAKU.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRh1t3FW95zqErjs3FnX3kCmqkd_QB6ybn3CgpRUFri0SPuVXJBoj1vrm-lK6puW8GoGyi1w8G-HEVRLxgO4lDAjaaLG7VqPbw0sGkLXuhVMEhYQ_avrvVdvlIwjNByrIRsIA1-GhQCMI/s320/RAKU.png" /></a></div><br />
If you live in the DC Metro Area and are gluten free, you are in luck! The Bethesda location of RAKU Asian Dining is a wonderful option for gluten-free sushi. At the bottom of the menu, "Gluten Free Tamari Available By Request" is clearly printed in bold. However, the restaurant does not have a dedicated gluten free menu (for more information on ordering sushi safely, please read <a href="http://www.sixfoodintolerance.com/2009/02/bit-about-sushi.html" target="_blank">my previous article on the matter</a>). I was told to speak with my server on a dish-by-dish basis to evaluate it's status.<br />
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My server that day was a gentleman named "Pong" who was very polite, attentive and accommodating. He was very knowledgeable on what was safe but on the few things he wasn't sure of, he gladly went to talk to the chef before I placed my order. Surprisingly, the cornmeal crusted calamari was not safe, nor were the buckwheat noodles - apparently both are made with some wheat. There was a pumpkin soup that was safe as well as many sushi options. I didn't mention my soy intolerance, only my gluten intolerance, because A) I did not confuse poor Pong even more and B) I was going to avoid everything with gluten in it anyway, that would include all their soy based sauces (with the exception of their wheat free tamari for dipping, which I simply told Pong I didn't need).<br />
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I recommend the Nigiri Sushi Appetizer (ask for no sauce on the eel to make it safe) and the Double Salmon Roll, which comes topped with an awesome spicy mango sauce. It was so good, I ordered 2 of those! Both pair well with the refreshing, not-too-sweet Peach Iced Tea. The portion sizes are decent, the food presentation is very nice and the restaurant decor was eclectic and fun.<br />
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This restaurant has only three faults that I could find. First, parking, which of course is an issue in general in Bethesda. Second, and a major issue in my opinion, is the lack of a waiting area. One is forced to stand pressed against the wall behind the hostess table or in the entry way as other patrons squeese by you. Finally, this place can get very busy. I luckily went right when they opened at 5:00 pm and was given a roomy booth and were well paid attention to, however, when I left around 6:30 pm, the restaurant was packed full and was pretty noisy. For our gluten free needs, I would highly recommend going early to better assure helpful and attentive service.<br />
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A menu and contact information can be found on <a href="http://www.rakuasiandining.com/" target="_blank">their website</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756860865372863732.post-33041153212792799162010-02-17T09:00:00.009-05:002010-02-17T09:59:26.974-05:00Squash Egg Muffins Recipe ... with Pictures!<a href="http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=63">Spaghetti squash</a> is a wonderfully versatile winter squash. Rich in beta-carotene, vitamin A, C, potassium and fiber, it is also healthy. Use the naturally stringy spaghetti squash in place of pasta in spaghetti, eat as a side dish topped with a bit of olive oil, salt and pepper, or make this healthy, portable, delicious breakfast! And, it's husband approved! :)<br />
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<b>Squash Egg Muffins</b><br />
<i>from Clara Ogren, http://www.sixfoodintolerance.com</i><br />
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Ingredients (for each muffin): <br />
Oil spray<br />
1/8 cup spaghetti squash, cooked<br />
1/4 a piece of thick-cut <a href="http://www.esskaymeat.com/images/4_products/meats/high_res/Esskay_Bacon/Turkey%20Bacon.jpg">Esskay Turkey Bacon</a> (or whatever bacon you have and however much you want!)<br />
1 tsp or 3g <span id="goog_1266416043342"></span><a href="http://www.daiyafoods.com/">Daiya cheese <span id="goog_1266416043343"></span></a>(I mixed both the cheddar and Italian blend flavors, next time, I think I'll use 2 tsp)<br />
1 scrambled egg<br />
Diced scallions, optional, for garnish<br />
Freshly ground pepper, to taste<br />
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Directions:<br />
1) Spray a squirt or two of oil spray into muffin opening.<br />
(I forgot to take a picture of this step, but I'm sure you get it.)<br />
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2) Place squash into muffin tin, pressing into the bottom and on the sides.<br />
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3) Place bacon on top of squash.<br />
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4) Top bacon with 1 tsp of Daiya cheese.<br />
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5) Scramble an egg and pour on top. Garnish with scallions, pepper or whatever you like.<br />
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6) Repeat this process for as many muffins as you would like to make.<br />
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7) Bake at 400F for 15-20 minutes, until cooked through.<br />
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8) Gently pull muffins out of muffin tin and enjoy!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756860865372863732.post-39742709904194062702009-11-24T14:01:00.005-05:002009-12-01T14:19:42.377-05:00You Need A Budget<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigzCEx13_sGDY9pClxJnaS0Lt-1QrF2PYUAkFfRDO0iseLVEfaROd-KvlIZIptqQ9piDUQnerFSWM5Bd8jFQNbqJCerx85RD2Ux5jXRfnBMhxpMn7_XiwGRXAIDPqkQf-W_wPRX40HjHM/s1600/YNAB.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 151px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigzCEx13_sGDY9pClxJnaS0Lt-1QrF2PYUAkFfRDO0iseLVEfaROd-KvlIZIptqQ9piDUQnerFSWM5Bd8jFQNbqJCerx85RD2Ux5jXRfnBMhxpMn7_XiwGRXAIDPqkQf-W_wPRX40HjHM/s320/YNAB.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410348858916322626" border="0" /></a><br />Today I want to talk about something somewhat food related, though not entirely. Today I want to discuss affording the food that we need to buy for our special diets. We all know that it's not cheap. <a href="http://www.sixfoodintolerance.com/2009/08/ten-recommendations-for-going-gluten.html"> I've given lots of tips before on how to make it more affordable</a>, but really, with the various flours, alternative products, and gas spent running to all the different stores (because it seems no one store can carry everything we need!), it's just an unavoidably expensive way of life. Aside from doing all the tips and tricks that I mentioned before, another way I make this life doable is through budgeting. Everyone has a different way, I'm sure. And, like with most things, one style may work for one person, it may not work for another. Today I want to share the way that works for my family.<br /><br />First of all, a bit of background. My husband and I have debt. Most Americans have debt. You, reader, probably also have debt. Being a bit vulnerably honest here, we have quite a bit of debt. We have school loan debt, wedding debt, lived-off-the-credit-cards-when-we-had-no-income debt, and of course, some naive, what-was-I-thinking, stupid debt. In spite of that, Hubby and I have excellent credit. We always paid our bills even if it meant sacrificing other things, we've never missed a due date and we're always on time. However, when it came to the leftover money for our food, entertainment and household, we didn't always know how to manage the money. We did our best but really, we just didn't have a plan.<br /><br />About 3 years ago, we decided to try budgeting. For the first few months, we tried several different techniques including writing down everything with pen and paper and then reviewing it, making a humble little spreadsheet and then the "envelope" technique. Everything sort of worked, but nothing gave us the organization we wanted, the ability to fix our mistakes and to plan ahead for those big "oh crap" once or twice a year bills. So, I set out to find such a program and luckily, it was out there.<br /><br />That is when the program <a href="http://www.youneedabudget.com/">You Need A Budget (YNAB)</a> entered our lives. This program addressed all our above issues and even went a step further. The program creator, Jesse Mecham, developed <a href="http://www.youneedabudget.com/#methodology">four practical rules</a> to budget by (like "giving every dollar a job" and "live off last months income") and they're smartly built into the YNAB program. In the last 3 years and with the help from this program, we have been able to put literally thousands of dollars into the bank and have even been able to budget for some new, non-necessary things what we just wanted - like a Wii. This was all while still putting a good chunk of change towards our debt, paying for my expensive diet, and buying other things we needed. I can not imagine having done all of this before budget. It would have been pay the debt OR buy the Wii OR buy expensive gluten free flours, but now, those "<span style="font-style: italic;">ors</span>" are "<span style="font-style: italic;">ands</span>" - and we couldn't be happier about it.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Oh and let me add that <span style="font-weight: bold;">A)</span>, I am in no way affiliated with YNAB (other than me and my now fuller bank account being very happy customers) and <span style="font-weight: bold;">B)</span> that this review was by no means solicited by the makers of YNAB or anyone affiliated with YNAB. </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756860865372863732.post-26663694256451460262009-11-20T10:18:00.000-05:002009-11-20T10:19:44.506-05:00Natures Path Crunchy Maple Sunrise and Crunchy Vanilla Sunrise cereals<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVLNo3Q5kAM8xk-MZ0wVtE7P3w1saoHqP21jSt0J1lj7D4FrfOyfk_zZAvX0fHMgEMjYZgLWwxVOB1LF75YZTM27CvBZ3YbTtVDmSAlaERDyVz3dIfOs3S8NCN0F1es1WwWX8fuYCFbJg/s1600/Cereals.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVLNo3Q5kAM8xk-MZ0wVtE7P3w1saoHqP21jSt0J1lj7D4FrfOyfk_zZAvX0fHMgEMjYZgLWwxVOB1LF75YZTM27CvBZ3YbTtVDmSAlaERDyVz3dIfOs3S8NCN0F1es1WwWX8fuYCFbJg/s320/Cereals.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406203762862899874" border="0" /></a><br />I have <a href="http://www.sixfoodintolerance.com/2008/08/cereal.html">mentioned before </a>that I'm not a big cereal person and that as such, I didn't want to pay more money for specialty cereal, that I would just get general store cereal that happened to be gluten free. Well, that has changed. Introducing Natures Path new whole grain, gluten free cereals, <a href="http://www.naturespath.com/products/vegetarian/crunchy-maple-sunrise" target="_blank">Crunchy Maple Sunrise</a> and <a href="http://www.naturespath.com/products/vegetarian/crunchy-vanilla-sunrise" target="_blank">Crunchy Vanilla Sunrise</a>.<br /><br />Both contain an impressive ingredient list which contain <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corn" target="_blank">corn</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rice" target="_blank">rice</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flax" target="_blank">flax</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quinoa" target="_blank">quinoa</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckwheat" target="_blank">buckwheat </a>and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amaranth" target="_blank">amaranth</a>. The cereals are <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organic_food" target="_blank">organic</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosher" target="_blank">kosher</a>, and a good source of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiber" target="_blank">fiber </a>(3 grams per serving) and<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omega-3_fatty_acid" target="_blank"> omega 3's</a> (f0.15 grams per serving). They are also soy, nut and dairy free - score!<br /><br />These cereals are not only good for you, but taste great too. As the name suggests, both are intensely crunchy and have great texture with the mixture of large corn puff balls, rice puff ovals, small crunchy balls that I think are quinoa or amaranth and multi-grain flakes. As the names also suggests, one has a maple flavor which I find is quite strong (which I like, it reminds me of the maple frosted doughnuts I used to get) and one has a vanilla flavor which is fairly mild but is great with vanilla flavored rice milk.<br /><br />With the nutrition of the whole grain and the delightful flavor, these cereals are definitely winners. I found them locally for $3.99 each and they are worth every penny. Seriously, run out and by them ... Now ... They're that good. Yum!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756860865372863732.post-62857950202568487642009-11-17T09:00:00.002-05:002009-11-17T09:00:00.090-05:00Can gluten free flours be substituted for wheat flour one-for-one?<p>One of the most asked questions from gluten free novices is "Can gluten free flours be substituted for wheat flour one-for-one"? The short answer is that gluten free <u><i>flours </i></u>do not substitute one for one with wheat - however, gluten free <i><u>blends </u></i>can. Let me explain.<br /><br />Gluten is what gives wheat elasticity and thus provides that chewy, doughy texture. Gluten also retain gases during the baking process which enables dough to rise, makes it stronger and less likely to collapse. That combined with it's light crumb is what makes wheat the "perfect" grain and why many of those who came before us worked exclusively with it. No other flour combines all those properties into one the way wheat does. So, in order to recreate those properties, we must combine flours and make blends. By combining a grain (brown rice, sorghum, millet, etc) with a starch (corn, potato, tapioca, etc), we are able to imitate wheat by having the grain (flavor and nutrients) and the chew (from the starch). Better yet, if we combine multiple grains and multiple starches, we get even closer to wheat because each grain and starch has their own unique properties and "bring something to the table" so to speak. There are a plethora of other types of flours like bean flours, coconut flour and nut flours and those all have different properties that they can lend too. Finally, we can give flour blends a "stretch" factor and help them bind and emulsify together better by adding xanthan or guar gum. Very little is needed and it adds yet another wheat-like property to gluten free baked goods. So, a blend of flours and starches can mimic wheat and can be replaced one-for-one whereas a single gluten free flour (only brown rice or only sorghum, etc) does not have all the properties needed to replace wheat on its own.</p> <p>While understanding and learning about all the different flours can be intimidating and difficult at first, the sheer variety provides numerous opportunities for creativity, an assortment of flavors, and ensures that there will be at least one blend that you will enjoy. Personally, my favorite all-purpose mix is <a href="http://www.sixfoodintolerance.com/2009/07/claras-all-purpose-gluten-free-flour.html">this one</a>, though I freely admit that I'm probably just a bit biased since I created taht mix myself! ;)<br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756860865372863732.post-6449429896716691002009-11-12T09:00:00.001-05:002009-11-12T09:00:00.976-05:00Faux Soy Sauce: Chickpea Miso Tamari<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUPIEFcQLtr-r2zscPoXX1Rs10X2uDTij-Jh1yldb3517YtdtQJ_it425x3CLZixvoAPG9ls4TJH2RSNg3tpx4CYSiUfQUUIvvf49D1oVjY-sSAu4M1nmOQvx0EJH5sPI0KpqzWsT_cSw/s1600-h/MisoTamari.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 217px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUPIEFcQLtr-r2zscPoXX1Rs10X2uDTij-Jh1yldb3517YtdtQJ_it425x3CLZixvoAPG9ls4TJH2RSNg3tpx4CYSiUfQUUIvvf49D1oVjY-sSAu4M1nmOQvx0EJH5sPI0KpqzWsT_cSw/s320/MisoTamari.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403059058516264626" border="0" /></a><br />The <a href="http://www.southrivermiso.com/store/p/12-Miso-Tamari-Chickpea-LIMIT-TWO-pints-PER-ORDER.html" _fcksavedurl="http://www.southrivermiso.com/store/p/12-Miso-Tamari-Chickpea-LIMIT-TWO-pints-PER-ORDER.html" target="_blank">chickpea miso tamari</a> offered by the South River Miso Company offers the soy intolerant an exciting opportunity. Living soy free makes enjoying Asian cuisine a real challege. <a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-21327-Soyfree-Food-Examiner%7Ey2009m8d31-Soy-free-Asian-sauces" _fcksavedurl="http://www.examiner.com/x-21327-Soyfree-Food-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Soy-free-Asian-sauces" target="_blank">Although there are several other prepared Asian sauces that one can use,</a> none the distinct flavor (which the Japanese call "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umami" _fcksavedurl="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umami" target="_blank">umami</a>") or versatility of soy sauce. However, chickpea miso tamari has a very similar flavor to soy sauce and is just as versitile. <p>According to their website,<br /></p><blockquote>In Japanese, tamari means "little puddle" and refers to the savory liquid that collects in a vat of miso. Our genuine tamari is similar to its cousin, soy sauce, but much sweeter and lighter in taste. Friends who buy directly from our shop come back year after year, declaring that there is no seasoning comparable to South River Miso Tamari. Gathered from the vats of chickpea miso -- Made from deep well water, organic brown rice, organic chickpeas, sun-dried sea salt, organic sea vegetables, and koji culture. Aged in wood for a minimum of 3 months.</blockquote><p></p> <blockquote> </blockquote> <p>As this tamari takes so long to make and is only made in small amount, this sauce is often very limited. If you are interested in this sauce, please order as soon as possible. The South River Miso Company tries to ensure that there is enough to go around by rationing everyone to only one or two bottles per order. So if you're interested in trying some, be sure to order soon!<br /></p> <p><a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-21327-Soyfree-Food-Examiner%7Ey2009m10d1-Soy-free-101-soy-ingredients-and-hidden-soy" _fcksavedurl="http://www.examiner.com/x-21327-Soyfree-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Soy-free-101-soy-ingredients-and-hidden-soy" target="_blank">While both the words miso and tamari typically mean soy</a>, the South River Miso Company uses chickpeas instead of soybeans to make a naturally soy free miso paste. They also make two additional soy free miso pastes - one from <a href="http://www.southrivermiso.com/store/p/3-Azuki-Bean-Miso.html" _fcksavedurl="http://www.southrivermiso.com/store/p/3-Azuki-Bean-Miso.html" target="_blank">azuki beans </a>and one from <a href="http://www.southrivermiso.com/store/p/8-Chickpea-Barley.html" _fcksavedurl="http://www.southrivermiso.com/store/p/8-Chickpea-Barley.html" target="_blank">chickpeas and barley</a> (though this flavor is not gluten free).</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756860865372863732.post-89086212415588607142009-11-04T09:00:00.005-05:002009-12-21T00:37:59.628-05:00Gluten-Free Whole Grain Blend Biscuits Recipe<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaZqH6KAezCkJ-eHaGVmPTmET4hscGvQ3v5NaJbrgTaa2snKjN0ZTVc25JBtDDhYc_j38bIM7ne3UvhFpqYig9685uRVOidHTBM0AaZ2MCjtjqfD1rZ_aJTKhPbN-t0AM-KWcKp4MlXRQ/s1600-h/BiscuitsSmall.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400251142084852674" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 277px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaZqH6KAezCkJ-eHaGVmPTmET4hscGvQ3v5NaJbrgTaa2snKjN0ZTVc25JBtDDhYc_j38bIM7ne3UvhFpqYig9685uRVOidHTBM0AaZ2MCjtjqfD1rZ_aJTKhPbN-t0AM-KWcKp4MlXRQ/s320/BiscuitsSmall.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div>While a search for a gluten free biscuit recipe will turn up several options, few will have many whole grains. This recipe uses my gluten free blend which is made up of nearly a two-thirds whole grains. In addition to being nutritious, these biscuits have a nice crisp crust as well as a chewy, soft and moist center. Call me biased, but I think they're a winner! ;) </div><div><br /><br /><strong>Whole Grain Blend Biscuits<br /></strong><em>by Clara Ogren, </em><a href="http://www.sixfoodintolerance.com/" target="_blank"><em>Six Food Intolerance Living</em></a><br />Makes 10 biscuits<br /><br /></div><div></div><div>Wet Ingredients:<br />1 cup dairy free buttermilk (I make mine by mixing 1 cup of unsweetened original flavored hemp milk mixed with 1 tbsp lemon juice, stir and let sit for 3 minutes)<br />1 egg<br />1/4 cup <a href="http://www.earthbalancenatural.com/#/products/soy-free/" target="_blank">Earth Balance dairy-free, soy-free butter</a><br /><br /></div><div></div><div>Dry Ingredients:<br />2 cups of my <a href="http://www.sixfoodintolerance.com/2009/07/claras-all-purpose-gluten-free-flour.html" target="_blank">Whole Grain Blend</a><br />1/2 tsp salt<br />2 tsp baking powder<br />1/2 tsp baking soda<br />1 tsp xanthan gum<br /><br /></div><div></div><div>Directions:<br />Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.<br /><br /></div><div> </div><div>Pour wet ingredients into a large bowl.<br /><br /></div><div> </div><div>In a medium bowl, mix all the dry ingredients.<br /><br /></div><div> </div><div>Slowly pour in the dry mix into the wet ingredients. Mix just until incorporated.<br /><br /></div><div> </div><div>Put heaping spoonfuls of mix onto a greased baking sheet.<br /><br /></div><div> </div><div>Bake for 20 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden brown. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756860865372863732.post-29804242806831618222009-11-03T09:00:00.001-05:002009-11-03T09:00:06.198-05:00Practicing What You Preach<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP31ryLVp1NqBLvY7zmVStmV5qV_rPjF_Iskb4tPEmc8zXeGpW7NyAg7pCt1NKj1Mo1YqYjQ7X5QOaIv5yJ3D_DL5UIyuvH1ZlPFZNEeBAsniC5cdwt_7T62OXi6WCONqocVVqop6Z6y8/s1600-h/Window+Sign.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP31ryLVp1NqBLvY7zmVStmV5qV_rPjF_Iskb4tPEmc8zXeGpW7NyAg7pCt1NKj1Mo1YqYjQ7X5QOaIv5yJ3D_DL5UIyuvH1ZlPFZNEeBAsniC5cdwt_7T62OXi6WCONqocVVqop6Z6y8/s320/Window+Sign.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399703701245732882" border="0" /></a><br />As I am a big proponent of "practicing what you preach," I thought that I should provide allergen-free candy for Halloween. I figure that if I want others to provide allergen-free options for me and others, then I should provide the same to trick-or-treaters.<br /><br />So, I made my sign (please realize that I'm not an artist! LOL) which said "ALLERGEN-FREE Candy Available. Please Ask." To my dismay, no one asked. Though, I only had about 20 kids come by. Regardless, I think that this is something that I will do every year and maybe one day, some one will ask! ;)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756860865372863732.post-83543933796344807922009-10-27T09:00:00.000-04:002009-10-27T09:00:09.457-04:0010 meals you can make from a rotisserie chicken<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcxCbDu-md2d-1QiDqV6yaZAkJ-IJNi7xctDLfaEU6oWqlTlWHArYe9526SzzMmxEnNFGsbUFAv1NfwrcFmpCBuZc1TQVY2FO93ENChebolwXFIccHD1lxe3Qa-0TYrCQCg3f5OsO6azY/s1600-h/RotisserieChicken.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 203px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcxCbDu-md2d-1QiDqV6yaZAkJ-IJNi7xctDLfaEU6oWqlTlWHArYe9526SzzMmxEnNFGsbUFAv1NfwrcFmpCBuZc1TQVY2FO93ENChebolwXFIccHD1lxe3Qa-0TYrCQCg3f5OsO6azY/s320/RotisserieChicken.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397016163152163282" border="0" /></a><br />I don't know about you, but sometimes, I really need a quick meal - but not just any quick meal. It has to be safe for me, healthy, and tasty enough for my Hubby to eat. Store bought rotisserie chickens are my answer - many stores (I've found some at Costco and Giant) offer gluten free ones and are labeling them accordingly. There are several rotisserie eateries that are safe too (Chicken Out and Crisp and Juicy). At around $5 each, they can be the answer to healthy "fast food." <p> </p> <p>Below are my top 10 favorite things to do with a rotisserie chicken:</p> <ul><li><span id="1254862351790S" style="display: none;"> </span>For a super quick meal, pull pieces of the roasted chicken, place on a plate then make <a href="https://www.wegmans.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10052&productId=387933&catalogId=10002&krypto=QJrbAudPd0vzXUGByeatog%3D%3D&ddkey=http:ProductDisplay" _fcksavedurl="https://www.wegmans.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10052&productId=387933&catalogId=10002&krypto=QJrbAudPd0vzXUGByeatog%3D%3D&ddkey=http:ProductDisplay" target="_blank">instant mashed potatoes</a> or instant <a href="http://www.unclebens.com/rice/ready-rice-whole-grain-brown.aspx" _fcksavedurl="http://www.unclebens.com/rice/ready-rice-whole-grain-brown.aspx" target="_blank">microwaveable brown rice</a> then heat up a can of your favorite vegetables or use the <a href="http://www.birdseyesteamfresh.com/vegetables/detail.aspx?prod=vegSelectsGreenBeans" _fcksavedurl="http://www.birdseyesteamfresh.com/vegetables/detail.aspx?prod=vegSelectsGreenBeans" target="_blank">frozen microwave steam ready ones</a>.</li><li>Make <a target="_blank" href="http://www.examiner.com/x-11683-Baltimore-GlutenFree-Examiner%7Ey2009m5d22-Spanish-Skillet-Dish" _fcksavedurl="http://www.examiner.com/x-11683-Baltimore-GlutenFree-Examiner~y2009m5d22-Spanish-Skillet-Dish">Spanish Skillet,</a> using diced or shredded rotisserie chicken for the 1 cup of cooked chicken.</li><li>Chicken sandwiches - shred the chicken, add mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato and onion to brown rice or corn tortillas and serve with chips</li><li>Stir-fry asparagus or other vegetables(s) in sesame oil, toss in chicken until warmed through, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top</li><li>Shred the chicken and use it to make <a target="_blank" href="http://elise.com/recipes/archives/001931cobb_salad.php" _fcksavedurl="http://elise.com/recipes/archives/001931cobb_salad.php">a Cobb salad</a></li><li>Make chicken salad (I like mine with mayonnaise, dijon mustard, finely diced celery and onions, lemon juice and dill relish) and serve that on brown rice or corn tortillas or on chips</li><li>Shred the chicken and top pasta and your favorite pasta sauce</li><li>Shred some chicken and put it in tacos with your favorite toppings</li><li>Barbeque chicken - pull pieces of chicken off, place on a plate and top with barbeque sauce. This can be eatten off a plate or put inside a brown rice or corn tortilla. Serve french fries and a salad on the side.</li><li>Then, after you've eaten chicken for a few nights and picked off all the meat you can, make fresh, homemade soup. Even if you think you'd gotten all the meat you can off the carcass, you'll be surprised at how much more comes out as you simmer it. Use <a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-11683-Baltimore-GlutenFree-Examiner%7Ey2009m6d11-Homemade-crockpot-chicken-stock" _fcksavedurl="http://www.examiner.com/x-11683-Baltimore-GlutenFree-Examiner~y2009m6d11-Homemade-crockpot-chicken-stock" target="_blank">this recipe</a> to make homemade stock in the crockpot. Then, take out the skin, bones and other inedible things. Put the stock and any edible meat into the blender, blend until all the meat is pureed (and the broth is light). Pour back into the crockpot, put it on high and put in noodles, rice, vegetables or whatever you want until cooked through. This is my absolute favorite out of all of the meals. I always freeze a container or two for when I'm sick.</li></ul>I hope I've shown you that it is possible to have a very fast GDSYWP-free meal that is still delicious!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756860865372863732.post-30199228108252635972009-10-22T09:48:00.004-04:002009-10-22T09:51:50.143-04:00Gluten Free Onion Rings Recipe<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO56VQWi0HN_i3xOlTCaA0-YYC47SOLQCVPNog1vGle4pkYDRvbsg8Jj6q4ealk-jQfTnuO8wG57eUT1jRAsJHdLgKyvOdO4TMV0ZnAi-jU5KRMtlu32QH6gRbuEB07E4mmLEFM0dt0ZU/s1600-h/OnionRingsSmall.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 229px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO56VQWi0HN_i3xOlTCaA0-YYC47SOLQCVPNog1vGle4pkYDRvbsg8Jj6q4ealk-jQfTnuO8wG57eUT1jRAsJHdLgKyvOdO4TMV0ZnAi-jU5KRMtlu32QH6gRbuEB07E4mmLEFM0dt0ZU/s320/OnionRingsSmall.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395421000017539458" border="0" /></a><br />When I went gluten free, one food I missed dearly was onion rings. I've always loved the flavor of onions and anything crunchy so naturally, onion rings became one of my favorite guilty pleasures. Recently I decided to try to come up with a gluten free replacement. After some trial and error, I finally developed a recipe that I believe will rival any gluten-filled version. <p> </p> <p><strong>Gluten Free Onion Rings</strong><br />from Clara Ogren, http://www.sixfoodintolerance.com<br />Serves 4</p> <p>Ingredients:<br />1 quart peanut oil (or however much is needed to fill your pan)<br />1 cup brown rice flour<br />1/2 cup corn meal<br />2 teaspoons Lawrys Seasoning (or other all-purpose seasoning mix)<br />1 teaspoon garlic powder<br />2 cups dairy-free buttermilk (2 cups of your favorite dairy free milk, add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, stir and let sit for 3 minutes)<br />2 sweet yellow onions (preferably Vidalias)<br />coarse Kosher salt</p><p>Directions:<br />Pour peanut oil into a dutch oven or other deep frying pan and heat to medium high heat.<br /><br />Measure brown rice flour, cornmeal, Lawrys and garlic powder into a mixing bowl. Wisk together well.<br /><br />Pour dairy-free buttermilk into a separate, wide, large bowl.<br /><br />Slice onions into rings.<br /><br />Place one quarter of the sliced onions into the dairy-free buttermilk and let it sit for 1-2 minutes.<br /><br />One at a time, take a ring out, cover in the flour mixture, shake off the excess, dip back into the dairy-free buttermilk, then recover in the flour mixture, shake off the excess again, then drop into the hot oil.<br /><br />Repeat until there are 3-5 onion rings in the oil at a time. Let them sit in the oil for a few minutes until the outside is browned and onion is cooked.<br /><br />Take out of the oil and place on a cooling rack. Sprinkle with coarse Kosher salt while the onion ring is still hot.</p><br /><p> </p> <p><em><strong>Tips: </strong></em></p> <ul><li>These freeze and reheat (in the oven) well.</li><li>White rice flour can be used in this recipe but the brown rice flour lends a nice brown color to the finished product and it more nutritious than white rice flour.</li><li>Make sure not to get the oil too hot otherwise it will brown the flour before the onion is cooked.</li><li>Shaking off as much of the flour as you can is very important. If you do not shake off most of the excess, it will gather in the milk causing a mess or in the oil and burn.</li><li>Do not overcrowd the pan, doing so will lower the temperature of the oil.</li><li>Try using this batter for breading other vegetables (zucchini, mushrooms, asparagus, etc) to make tempura.</li></ul>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756860865372863732.post-32681033691737573462009-10-14T08:00:00.002-04:002009-10-14T08:00:00.898-04:00Where's the Gluten?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoWUveUGyTHPG9YUnHc1pLTLXuEj1Tx2P4tbQiS0llXBoh5pf5SbpeIae5G6HTjEJu0g89jo2HiQ1OHmdjVJPshVpZ3boY6COI7bC9XVklEKU6fFgp_SppBa_Kzu1gC2wGCGH2MmZqZxM/s1600-h/Whats+Wrong.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoWUveUGyTHPG9YUnHc1pLTLXuEj1Tx2P4tbQiS0llXBoh5pf5SbpeIae5G6HTjEJu0g89jo2HiQ1OHmdjVJPshVpZ3boY6COI7bC9XVklEKU6fFgp_SppBa_Kzu1gC2wGCGH2MmZqZxM/s320/Whats+Wrong.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392257812655106242" border="0" /></a><br />Can you see what's wrong with this picture? <span style="font-style: italic;">(click on it to enlarge it)</span><br /><br />Case and point for my <a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-11683-Silver-Spring-GlutenFree-Food-Examiner%7Ey2009m7d3-My-1-recommendation-for-gluten-free-living-learn-to-read-ingredient-labels">number one recommendation for living gluten free</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756860865372863732.post-62629501311756139002009-10-02T16:12:00.000-04:002009-10-02T16:15:11.218-04:00Unsafe soy-free food list (unsafe ingredients and where soy often hides)<p><strong>Unsafe soy-free food list (unsafe ingredients and where soy often hides)</strong> *</p><span style="font-style: italic;">I've worked pretty hard to come up with a list of unsafe soy-free foods (like <a href="http://www.celiac.com/articles/182/1/Unsafe-Gluten-Free-Food-List-Unsafe-Ingredients/Page1.html">this one for gluten</a>) and I think I have finally done it! If you see any mistakes or think something should be added, please leave me a comment and I'll look into the matter further. I hope that this list will help all the soy-free newbies and keep you safe! </span><br /><p><u><strong>Always or typically contains soy:</strong></u><br />Abura-age (sliced deep-fried tofu)<br />Atsu-age (deep-fried tofu)<br />Bean curd (typically made from soybeans)<br />Chocolate (many contain soy lecithin) *<br />Concentrated soy<br />Curry pastes (many contain soy oil) * ~<br />Edamame (parboiled green soybeans)<br />Gan-modoki (a soy dumpling)<br />Glycine max<br />Hydrolyzed soy protein (HSP)<br />Isolated soy protein<br />Kinako (Japanese for soybean flour)<br />Koya tofu (freeze-dried bean curd)<br />Kyodofu (freeze-dried bean curd)<br />Mayonnaise (most contain soy oil) *<br />Margarine (most contain soy protein or soy oil - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.examiner.com/x-21327-Soyfree-Food-Examiner%7Ey2009m8d24-Earth-Balance-soy-free-margarine" _fcksavedurl="http://www.examiner.com/x-21327-Soyfree-Food-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Earth-Balance-soy-free-margarine">Earth Balance makes one that does not</a>) *<br />Miso ^<br />Natto (fermented soybeans)<br />Nimame (stewed soybeans)<br />Okara (soybean pulp)<br />Pad Thai sauce (many contain soy protein or soy oil) * ~<br />Peanut butter (many contain soy oil) *<br />Shoyu<br />Soja<br />Soy-based meat alternatives<br />Soybeans<br />Soybean curd<br />Soybean paste<br />Soya<br />Soya bean<br />Soy bran<br />Soy butter<br />Soy cheese<br />Soy curd<br />Soy fiber (can be found in baked goods, as well as processed meats, sausages, hamburgers, etc)<br />Soy flour<br />Soy grits<br />Soy ice cream<br />Soy infant formula<br />Soy isoflavones<br />Soy isolate fiber<br />Soy lecithin *<br />Soy margarine<br />Soy meal<br />Soy milk<br />Soy nuts<br />Soy oil *<br />Soy panthenol<br />Soy protein<br />Soy protein concentrate<br />Soy protein isolates<br />Soy sauce<br />Soy sprouts<br />Soy whipped topping<br />Soy yogurt<br />Tamari ~<br />Tempeh<br />Teriyaki ~<br />Textured soy flour (TSF)<br />Textured soy protein (TSP)<br />Tofu and tofu products<br />Uno-hana (soy pulp)<br />Vegetable oil (usually all or part soy oil) *<br />Vitamin E (a preservative typically derived from soy)<br />Worcestershire sauce (in the US, the <a href="http://www.leaperrins.com/" _fcksavedurl="http://www.leaperrins.com" target="_blank">Lea & Perrins</a> brand is safe)<br />Yuba (tofu skin)<br /><br /><u><strong>The following may contain soy. You'll have to read the ingredients and/or contact the manufacturer:</strong></u><br />Bouillon cubes<br />Broth<br />Canned tuna (may contain vegetable broth which may have soy)<br />Diglycerides<br />Fish sauce ~<br />Flavoring<br />Hydrolyzed plant protein (HPP)<br />Hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP)<br />Ice cream (many contain soy lechithin) *<br />Imitation bacon bits<br />Imitation crab and lobster<br />Isolated vegetable protein<br />Methylcellulose<br />Mixed tocopheryls (a preservative often derived from soy)<br />Monoglycerides<br />Monosodium glutamate (MSG)<br />Natural flavors<br />Natural flavoring<br />Oyster sauce ~<br />Popcorn, microwavable<br />Protein<br />Protein extender<br />Protein filler<br />Stabilizer<br />Starch<br />Textured vegetable protein (TVP)<br />Thickener<br />Vegetable fat<br />Vegetable fiber<br />Vegetable gum<br />Vegetable protein<br />Vegetable protein<br />Vegetable shortening<br />Vegetable starch<br />Veggie burgers</p> <p> </p> <p><em>* Soy oil and soy lechithin are non-protein forms of soy and may be tolerated by some soy-intolerant or soy-allergic people. </em></p> <p><em>~ There are several Asian sauces listed, but there are </em><a target="_blank" href="http://www.examiner.com/x-21327-Soyfree-Food-Examiner%7Ey2009m8d31-Soy-free-Asian-sauces" _fcksavedurl="http://www.examiner.com/x-21327-Soyfree-Food-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Soy-free-Asian-sauces"><em>several that are soy free</em></a><em>.</em></p> <p><em>^ Soy free miso made from beans and chickpeas can be purchased from <a href="http://www.southrivermiso.com/" _fcksavedurl="http://www.southrivermiso.com" target="_blank">South River Miso</a>.</em></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756860865372863732.post-9351877011739700252009-09-21T11:25:00.002-04:002009-09-21T11:29:48.380-04:00All About Gluten Free Pasta<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNbcFCOFk7dXZzUvm6svuLPQoA7bjoVogpnKXLotZ51ZHCkuo0Oxg8NBGw9RzBEo1ZYKwWON8D16VA1W-Fv2aA9aWI9tN_YA411EReujH2Vdshm6xk41bcGwYi6SnUwkjJk2EUqEFbx6M/s1600-h/619457_53558629.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNbcFCOFk7dXZzUvm6svuLPQoA7bjoVogpnKXLotZ51ZHCkuo0Oxg8NBGw9RzBEo1ZYKwWON8D16VA1W-Fv2aA9aWI9tN_YA411EReujH2Vdshm6xk41bcGwYi6SnUwkjJk2EUqEFbx6M/s320/619457_53558629.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383942770790903762" border="0" /></a><br />Living gluten free does not mean one has to live pasta free. There is a large variety of gluten free pastas on the market, even some from well-known wheat-based pasta makers <ul><li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.deboles.com/products/gluten-free-pasta.php">Deboles</a> - With the wide variety of styles and grains, this brand is quickly becoming a favorite.</li><li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.schar.com/us/gluten-free-products/pasta/">Dr. Schar</a> - Their collection contains unique shapes of corn and rice based pasta and they also make a variety of other gluten free products.</li><li><a href="http://www.ener-g.com/store/products.aspx?section=16&cat=16" target="_blank">Ener-G Foods</a> - These pastas are made literally with just white rice flour and water, so they accommodate a variety of allergy needs.</li><li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mrsleepers.com/products.html">Mrs. Leeper's </a>- In addition to their corn and rice based pastas, Mrs. Leeper's also makes boxed dinners.</li><li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.orgran.com/pasta/gluten-free-pasta.html">Orgran </a>- All their products are Gluten Free, Wheat Free, Dairy Free, Egg free, Yeast Free, GMO Free and Vegan.</li><li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.quinoa.net/145/163.html">Quinoa </a>- This brand sets itself apart by using the naturally gluten free and nutritious quinoa grain.</li><li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.tinkyada.com/ProList.htm">Tinkyada </a>- One of the most well known and well liked gluten free pastas, this past is rice based and comes in a variety of styles.</li><li><u>Trader Joes </u>- They may skimp on the price, but never on the flavor!</li><li>Another source for gluten free, economical pastas are Asian markets. They have many white rice and mung bean based noodles that are naturally gluten free. Often, there are also buckwheat noodles, however, check carefully as many brands mix wheat flour in with the buckwheat, be sure to choose a brand that is 100% buckwheat. Furthermore, a word of caution to those with Celiac or who are highly sensitive - noodles found in the Asian market are not certified gluten free and are often not produced here in the United States so there is always potential for contamination. </li></ul> <p>Cooking gluten free pasta is quite different from cooking wheat pasta. While the flavor of gluten free pasta is comparable to wheat pasta, getting the texture right can be tricky. Some helpful hints to ensure delicious, perfect pasta every time are:</p> <ul><li>The first tip to making good gluten free pasta is to read the directions. There are <a href="http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-11683-Silver-Spring-GlutenFree-Food-Examiner%7Ey2009m9d9-Gluten-free-101-gluten-free-pasta" target="_blank">many different types of gluten free pasta </a>and all are not created equal. Unlike wheat pasta, the directions are not always the same. Some cook better at a constant, rapid boil like traditional wheat pasta, some (especially the kind found in Asian stores) are best soaked in cool water overnight, while others are directed to be dumped into a pot of boiling water, then to turn the heat off, cover them and let them sit in the cooling water until soft. The directions for your brand should be your guide.</li><li>Wheat pasta tends to be heartier and yields more servings than gluten free pasta so always make a little more than what you are used to.</li><li>Cook only as much gluten free pasta as you need at the moment because it does not freeze or reheat well. It is best eaten immediately after cooking.</li><li>Gluten free pasta is known to be very sticky. To combat this, there are two things you can do - add 2-3 teaspoons of oil to the water before dropping in the pasta and stir often. The oil will help coat each strand of pasta, ensuring they won't stick and stirring will agitate the pasta in case some pieces do begin to attach to one another.</li><li>To add flavor, as with wheat pasta, generously salt the water as you bring it to a boil.</li><li>Do not overcook gluten free pasta. Cooking the pasta too long will cause it to get too soft, mushy and it will disintegrate into very small pieces.</li><li>When you drain pasta from hot water (so not with the kind you soak in cool water overnight), run very cold water over the pasta to stop the cooking and to keep it al dente.</li><li>When adding noodles to a soup, only do so at the very end as the noodles will not hold up to long boiling or simmering.</li></ul><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756860865372863732.post-9725070226097971662009-08-07T11:11:00.000-04:002009-08-07T11:11:02.025-04:00Ten recommendations for going gluten free<a href="http://www.sixfoodintolerance.com/2009/06/announcement.html">Remember how I told you that I am writing for Examiner.com now</a>? Well, a few weeks ago I wrote a series of my Top Ten Recommendations for Gluten Free Living. I know that once the decision is made to live gluten free, the lifestyle can be quite daunting. There are so many things to think about - what to eat, how to eat out, cross contamination, etc. In a culture saturated with wheat and gluten, one must learn to cook all over again - or for the first time. I created my top ten list in order to make the transition easier and less expensive. In order, here are my top ten recommendations for gluten free living (these links will take you to the Examiner.com article for each recommendation):<br /><a href="http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-11683-Baltimore-GlutenFree-Examiner~y2009m7d3-Top-ten-recommendations-for-gluten-free-living"></a><br /><a href="http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-11683-Baltimore-GlutenFree-Examiner~y2009m7d3-Recommendation-for-gluten-free-living-10-degluten-your-kitchen">Recommendation #10: De-Gluten Your Kitchen</a><br /><a href="http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-11683-Baltimore-GlutenFree-Examiner~y2009m7d3-Recommendation-for-gluten-free-living-9-equip-your-kitchen">Recommendation #9: Equip Your Kitchen</a><br /><a href="http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-11683-Baltimore-GlutenFree-Examiner~y2009m7d3-Recommendation-for-gluten-free-living-9-dont-be-afraid-contact-the-company">Recommendation #8: Don’t Be Afraid to Contact the Company</a><br /><a href="http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-11683-Baltimore-GlutenFree-Examiner~y2009m7d3-Recommendation-for-gluten-free-living-7-gather-information">Recommendation #7: Gather Information</a><br /><a href="http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-11683-Baltimore-GlutenFree-Examiner~y2009m7d3-Recommendation-for-gluten-free-living-6-join-support-groups">Recommendation #6: Join Support Groups</a><br /><a href="http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-11683-Baltimore-GlutenFree-Examiner~y2009m7d3-Recommendation-for-gluten-free-living-5-prepare-prepare-and-premix">Recommendation #5: Prepare, Prepare and Premix</a><br /><a href="http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-11683-Baltimore-GlutenFree-Examiner~y2009m7d3-Recommendation-for-gluten-free-living-4-check-out-your-local-Asian-store">Recommendation #4: Check Out Your Local Asian Store</a><br /><a href="http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-11683-Baltimore-GlutenFree-Examiner~y2009m7d3-Recommendation-for-gluten-free-living-3-Try-all-the-gluten-free-flours--and-then-try-them-again">Recommendation #3: Try All the Gluten Free Flours – and Then Try Them Again</a><br /><a href="http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-11683-Baltimore-GlutenFree-Examiner~y2009m7d3-My-2-recommendation-for-gluten-free-living-naturally-gluten-free-foods">Recommendation #2: Eat Naturally Gluten Free Foods</a><br /><a href="http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-11683-Baltimore-GlutenFree-Examiner~y2009m7d3-My-1-recommendation-for-gluten-free-living-learn-to-read-ingredient-labels">Recommendation #1: Learn to Read Ingredient Labels</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756860865372863732.post-45014407533125865072009-07-07T13:13:00.008-04:002009-07-07T14:37:17.551-04:00Gluten Free Betty Crocker Mix IngredientsI don't know about you, but I have heard nothing more talked about in the Gluten Free Community than the new Gluten Free Betty Crocker Mixes. Blogs, Twitter and forums have just been buzzing with news on these mixes - reviews, speculation, location and more. The one question that I have heard more than any other is what are the ingredients? Unforuntely, that information is not provided on their website nor on any other place on the internet that I have found. Today, however, that changes! I am most excited and happy to share with you screen shots of the packaging, including the ingredients!!! The images are courtesy General Mills.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEvDTZ8b9vyR_xItHbIzcv0pnVwIa__ZRanagoflmh8GqVXts4rFzlV-Z0qcizklNjUu6Afh4NK3Kezbuw4VaP5lywp4Yga5Cs-zj4UBVrkitAg861Z3TuJhiyGVGS52a65PZOg5IDOjA/s1600-h/YellowCakeMix.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355784584118563890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 219px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEvDTZ8b9vyR_xItHbIzcv0pnVwIa__ZRanagoflmh8GqVXts4rFzlV-Z0qcizklNjUu6Afh4NK3Kezbuw4VaP5lywp4Yga5Cs-zj4UBVrkitAg861Z3TuJhiyGVGS52a65PZOg5IDOjA/s320/YellowCakeMix.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheVWDgCS0DM1PnECeSw_x0N-ZiCUXiQmnTzSF5j44ty6UmUoRW37AW954pFyZUm63AQL5bfkQ6zNl5Qttg4rslTvZ0HQt8Qph9Qq8QPIvruUWyfYIPwAgviWfnoaRyDRY6ZcQLnHCOhlg/s1600-h/DevilsFoodCakeMix.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355784579424672818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 218px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheVWDgCS0DM1PnECeSw_x0N-ZiCUXiQmnTzSF5j44ty6UmUoRW37AW954pFyZUm63AQL5bfkQ6zNl5Qttg4rslTvZ0HQt8Qph9Qq8QPIvruUWyfYIPwAgviWfnoaRyDRY6ZcQLnHCOhlg/s320/DevilsFoodCakeMix.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMcqzz4xNWFrMVBJDI-oAcTZuHLI-k1A9GxkYgyCHkWIDYWSplHhrfBWtOozLWfAGEbq7vc6mW-77wagMYo8gUFWpYFUuYT0M-cgDdKYnIyTw8nOhi_jCh6OJvYRjmzHPs8in79YCvWGU/s1600-h/ChocolateBrownieMix.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355784572172467538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 219px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMcqzz4xNWFrMVBJDI-oAcTZuHLI-k1A9GxkYgyCHkWIDYWSplHhrfBWtOozLWfAGEbq7vc6mW-77wagMYo8gUFWpYFUuYT0M-cgDdKYnIyTw8nOhi_jCh6OJvYRjmzHPs8in79YCvWGU/s320/ChocolateBrownieMix.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnbMaqcTOg9S2GLDM1WoYePisJ1po28OO_MErfxrTRNrwtpRWzbQKBsMKzrTQxcHf2u0QRYG_Nzb2tQGuB5mumBhL9g52SX5HU8bioEK6ZlLpmvIc-VT16Qd4wLY2qmS3dN_IsVoh1DEs/s1600-h/ChocolateChipCookieMix.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355784572937134226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 208px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnbMaqcTOg9S2GLDM1WoYePisJ1po28OO_MErfxrTRNrwtpRWzbQKBsMKzrTQxcHf2u0QRYG_Nzb2tQGuB5mumBhL9g52SX5HU8bioEK6ZlLpmvIc-VT16Qd4wLY2qmS3dN_IsVoh1DEs/s320/ChocolateChipCookieMix.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div><div><div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqp36csHux-_TAP4iHGvdBIJQgk4oX2KMUAt-XIv2u8VUxBrTE8mRTW-owop97gyFfNmuXFaapmgyliV59ZaEHa1tj6A0Y0AMvzOCirFU9_sS14GMz8kY-NaEYN6yBQthKQkHLy-e5IIw/s1600-h/DevilsFoodCakeMix.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyTXBZND2AWK3k8gubWs671VBZWoBaZ1PHlCXsoghcF_r0DZ_302-TCD4AcI-Yup43HCLFmp5xj2aOWk-MIDH73zmQsfk1I5MnQhcUx7LIx_Js0Lf9iwnzDqau4xyam_ZMG7md32ZawK0/s1600-h/ChocolateBrownieMix.jpg"></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu27A__uBP_21fRnlZQC7HiXfH7Y30Jz50opkpjCGdUEfzIiv0NBpWJTJffqWLDV9ZdMvsr2QlsRlvVdmQMm43CBgamiTjh1wipJCn_d0GV2N-V9RnMq0lAJKVMIyNCne3REU8xuzM29c/s1600-h/ChocolateChipCookieMix.jpg"></a></div><div></div><div>You can click on the above images to enlarge them. I have typed them out too in case the files are too large and take too long for you to download:</div><div></div><div><strong>Yellow Cake:</strong> Rice Flour, Potato Starch, Sugar, Potato Starch, Leavening (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, monocalcium phosphate), Xanthan Gum, Salt. </div><div></div><div><strong>Devils Food Cake: </strong>Sugar, Rice Flour, Potato Starch, Cocoa Processed wtih Alkali, Tapioca Starch, Leavening (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, monocalcium phosphate), Salt, Guar Gum. </div><div></div><div><strong>Chocolate Brownies: </strong>Sugar, Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, vanilla), Cocoa Processed wtih Alkali, Rice Flour, Potato Starch, Corn Starch, Xanthan Gum, Salt. </div><div></div><div><strong>Chocolate Chip Cookies:</strong> Rice Flour, Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, vanilla), Brown Sugar, Sugar, Potato Starch, Potato Flour, Leavening (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, monocalcium phosphate) Salt. </div><div></div><div>As you can see, all the mixes are gluten, dairy and soy <em><u>protein</u> </em>free. The Chocolate Brownies and the Chocolate Chip Cookies<strong> do contain soy lecithin</strong> and the Yellow and Devils Food Cake <strong>may contain soy</strong> - I imagine from sharing the same line as the soy lecithin filled treats.</div><div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><br /></div><div>Personally, I'm pretty excited about these mixes. I will probably still continue to make some of my desserts from scratch but these mixes will be great to have on hand for when I need something quickly, to buy when I am traveling (assuming they widely distribute them) or to direct family or friends to use when they want to make something safely for me! Speaking of which, you may be wondering how to make these dairy free. Again, I don't have these in-hand, but I will probably either just replace the butter with <a href="http://spectrumorganics.com/?id=87">Spectrum Spread </a>one for one - or, the Betty Crocker website does offer <a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com/products/gluten-free/gluten-free-no-butter.htm">No-Butter Instructions</a> that might be good to follow. And, if it calls for milk, I plan on using my favorite - <a href="http://www.worldpantry.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prmenbr=655972&prrfnbr=2422465">Living Harvest Hemp Milk</a>. The web site also has <a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com/products/gluten-free/gluten-free-recipes.htm">a recipes section</a> using these gluten free mixes.<br /><br />I haven't been able to find these in my area yet, so I can't provide you with a review right now. Once I have tried them, I will be sure to post my thoughts!</div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756860865372863732.post-79739380595279683712009-07-02T09:00:00.005-04:002009-11-13T09:05:19.689-05:00Clara's Gluten Free Whole Grain BlendWhen it comes to baking, I am totally in love with <a href="http://gingerlemongirl.blogspot.com/2008/02/successful-gluten-free-master-baking.html">Ginger Lemon Girl's Master Mix</a>. I love that it is mostly whole grain (brown rice and certified gluten free oat) and that I can use it just like I used to use <a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com/products/bisquick">Bisquick</a> in the days before going gluten free. And, it's easy to make dairy and soy free too. I just replace the powdered milk with <a href="http://www.vancesfoods.com/darifree.htm">Vance's Dari Free </a>or I simply use more tapioca starch. And, I replace the shortening with <a href="http://www.spectrumorganics.com/?id=87">Spectrum Spread.</a><br /><br />Yes, it's an awesome mix if you haven't used it before. But, what I've been lacking is an awesome all-purpose mix. There are tons of recipes out there with lots of different uses, flours and from various sources. I have used several in the past, but have yet to really commit to one as my favorite for one main reason - whole grains. So many of them are based on a lot of white rice flour or on a lot of starches. I really wanted something that had more whole grains and was healthy.<br /><br />Well, it is with great excitement and extreme pleasure that I present to you my new, very own, Gluten Free Whole Grain Blend. It is just a bit over 1/3 starch - giving you enough lift, but also contains plenty of grains for your health! So far, it has served me well, but if you do decide to try the mix, please leave me a comment with your results. I would really like to know how it is working for everyone.<br /><br /><strong>Clara's Gluten Free Whole Grain Blend</strong><br /><em>from Clara Ogren,</em><a href="http://www.sixfoodintolerance.com/"><em> Six Food Intolerance Living</em><br /></a>Makes 8.5 cups<br /><br />2 1/2 cups brown rice flour<br />2 1/4 cups tapioca starch<br />2 cups sorghum flour<br />1/2 cup sweet rice flour<br />1/2 cup millet flour<br />1/2 cup certified gluten free oat flour <em>(can replace with more sorghum or millet flour)</em><br />1/4 cup flaxseed meal<br /><br /><br />Enjoy!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5756860865372863732.post-68770334030024084212009-06-15T08:00:00.003-04:002009-06-15T08:00:04.269-04:00Eating GDSWYP-free in San DiegoHubby and I headed down to San Diego last week. It was his father's 50th birthday and we went to help him celebrate! We mostly ate at home (and his parents were very accommodating to my new lifestyle!), but we did go out a few times.<br /><br />When we first arrived, Hubby HAD to have <a href="http://innout.com/">In-N-Out</a> (which I have <a href="http://www.sixfoodintolerance.com/2008/09/in-n-out.html">spoken of before</a>). Although it is a fast food joint, they make things with fresh, natural ingredients so it's pretty easy to eat there. The fries are whole potatoes, cut straight in the store and fried in vegetable oil (so while safe for those avoiding only the soy protein, it is not safe for those avoiding all soy products). The burgers are made with 100% all beef with no preservatives, additives or fillers. They are topped with lettuce, tomato, onions (raw, fried or without) and their special spread. To order the burger without a bun you just order it "protein style" and it comes wrapped in lettuce as I have pictured below! YUM!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhJ-bBHKQFw9QU4H4dbVJKRRX-nobgUSJu-ubg3DyeBONwb_PrJp9YiJWNRmZ1lCa0_83OUuAXZ2fQuorIyJyhnTYsyPiGWCcbD-Oi-cSWIzcYZ1pLE6K18wp5PvNcbq4pPWfFVCBiSG8/s1600-h/In-N-Out-Cropped.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 274px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhJ-bBHKQFw9QU4H4dbVJKRRX-nobgUSJu-ubg3DyeBONwb_PrJp9YiJWNRmZ1lCa0_83OUuAXZ2fQuorIyJyhnTYsyPiGWCcbD-Oi-cSWIzcYZ1pLE6K18wp5PvNcbq4pPWfFVCBiSG8/s320/In-N-Out-Cropped.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347058881792783074" border="0" /></a><br />The other day we ate out, we went down to Little Italy. We started lunch with some DELISH gelato at <a href="http://www.pappalecco.com/foodandcolors/gelato.php">Pappalecco </a>- so good that I dug in and forgot to take a picture! Life's short, why not start with desert once in a while? ;) Most of the time, with gelato, all the fruit flavors are dairy free. But, I always ask to be sure. Anyway, then we went to a local restaurant called <a href="http://www.cafezucchero.com">Cafe Zucchero </a>and I ordered ... well, not this:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz_8wqNRWoiFItH3bqkfytnrFmK4o72lzekqCNYOqfWo-rn_YmnURMSODDrV-3VtdLDmyiCJZLKGln5JIbYSpjXpCWxLixr5fzhwfOcUhznmywmrnjD5ek4o08Jq2iq5OWi9VhMdCjERE/s1600-h/RobsPizza-Cropped.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 308px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz_8wqNRWoiFItH3bqkfytnrFmK4o72lzekqCNYOqfWo-rn_YmnURMSODDrV-3VtdLDmyiCJZLKGln5JIbYSpjXpCWxLixr5fzhwfOcUhznmywmrnjD5ek4o08Jq2iq5OWi9VhMdCjERE/s320/RobsPizza-Cropped.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347057830323230370" border="0" /></a><br />hahaha!! As much as I wanted to, I resisted the fabulous looking pizza. Hubby didn't help and ordered probably the most GDSYWP-filled thing on the menu! ;) Instead, I ordered this:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAhhghiG-r-f9rv1RgGTeM7LBfx-ak0qoYATaOaODxR6Lk5Gl_DYOJWweE-qIjq_c4yQbD6qIaefX9YT5zlytVCcISjxbUM-p65aPvSuyDhFz_Ns6bAWZf_FgQ5oPTbDI7YYiLlAJA9ko/s1600-h/LittleItalySalad-Cropped.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAhhghiG-r-f9rv1RgGTeM7LBfx-ak0qoYATaOaODxR6Lk5Gl_DYOJWweE-qIjq_c4yQbD6qIaefX9YT5zlytVCcISjxbUM-p65aPvSuyDhFz_Ns6bAWZf_FgQ5oPTbDI7YYiLlAJA9ko/s320/LittleItalySalad-Cropped.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347057932394288834" border="0" /></a><br />A spinach salad topped with carrots, tomatoes, olives, cucumbers, avocado and peppercorn-coated ahi tuna. Yum. The dressing was an orange vinaigrette. I just asked for it on the side and removed it. I'm not much for fruity dressings. Instead, I used the oil and vinegar that they brought to the table at the begining of the meal with the bread (which I also of course avoided). The salad was quite large, very satisfying and significantly healthier than what Hubby ordered. Who would have guessed that you could eat safely <span style="font-style: italic;">gluten </span>and <span style="font-style: italic;">dairy </span>free in <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Little Italy</span><span> of all places</span>? Just another example that living intolerant free doesn't have to be difficult!<br /><img src="file:///C:/Users/Clara/Pictures/Food/LittleItalySalad-Cropped.jpg" alt="" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1