I grew up opening those little packets of Quaker Instant Oatmeal — I can remember the smell and taste of the Maple & Brown Sugar flavor and how all the sugary stuff came out at the end. Since … more
Many gluten intolerant people are also sensitive to dairy and soy, and finding a cheese alternative can be challenging! There is a new dairy-free soy-free cheese called Daiya that is just hitting shelves. … more
I am so excited about the new glass beverage bottles from Lifefactory. I have been using one of the bottles (the orange one) for the past few months now and I LOVE it. I was privileged to get one before … more
I recently had the pleasure of meeting Mike Conte, the man behind Conte's Pasta Company. He really has a dedication to making great-tasting gluten-free products so that everyone can enjoy his family's … more
My family and I are kind of addicted to Tribe Hummus. One of the reasons is that the Classic flavor has a mellow flavor with not too much garlic, like many other brands have. I like garlic, but my young … more
The reason I first purchased Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips was because they are allergen-free -- no gluten, dairy, soy, or nuts and they are made in a dedicated facility to ensure no cross-contamination … more
My mother-in-law and I have a deal: when my family and I arrive on a visit, she gives me money and I do the grocery shopping for our gluten-free foods. This may seem like a chore to some, but for me it … more
If you get the chance to visit one of Ciao Bella's "Gelato Bars," (there are 4 in NYC and 3 in the San Francisco Bay Area) you will find an assortment of about 15 sorbet flavors in addition … more
I missed buns. I wanted buns. So I made some buns. Gluten-eaters take for granted hamburger buns. But for me, to have a hamburger with a bun again -- a good bun -- was so satisfying. … more
Here are the reasons that I like Smooze Fruit Ice frozen dairy-free treats: they contain coconut milk they do not contain dairy they contain natural … more
There are chocolate cakes and there are chocolate cakes. Namaste Foods Chocolate Cake mix makes one that is dark, rich, moist. It sticks to your fork, in a good way. It is a cake that you would serve … more
People like pretzels. People like Glutino's gluten-free pretzels. Because they taste like pretzels. Now don't get me wrong -- I don't think anyone should be munching on pretzels all day, whether they … more
Looking for a quick and tasty lunch when you must eat gluten-free can be challenging at best. And if you’ve got small children, you know can't let them go hungry for too long or you’re really … more
I'm trying. I really am. I use environmentally-friendly kitchen counter cleaner (who knows what bacteria are now thriving there), eco toilet-bowl cleaner (hmmm) and naturally derived laundry detergent … more
I have been using Laptop Lunches to pack my kids' lunches for over a year now, and I still love them. When I first had to start packing lunches for school, I fumbled around with … more
I have an opinion about most of the "nutrition" bars out on the market... they are full of a bunch of stuff we don't need, like hydrolyzed soy isolate, barley malt extract, modified food starch, … more
If you have tried store-bought gluten-free bread in the past and thought it was like eating a brick, I encourage you give it another chance and try Udi's bread. I had heard about this bread for … more
I LOVE this cookie recipe, which I adapted from the bag of Namaste Perfect Flour Blend to make them dairy-free, soy-free and egg-free in addition to gluten-free. This is definitely my go-to cookie … more
I have a serious addiction. Not to alcohol or cigarettes... my vice is coconut milk ice cream. In my search to find a great-tasting non-dairy ice cream for my daughters, I tried every rice milk ice cream … more
Pamela's has done it again! The new gluten-free mix, the Cornbread & Muffin Mix, has lived up to my expectations. It even contains organic corn, which is a must in my book. So far I have … more