There is quite a bit of misinformation floating around about celiac living. One such piece of misinformation is that gluten-free and fun just can’t seem to get along. Fortunately, a new celiac-friendly product seeks to reverse that misconception. A recent report released by the TCL Asset Group details the rise of “Funsters”–individually quick [...]
From the monthly archives:
March 2008
A recent article featured in the Health section of the Los Angeles Times discussed this year’s Natural Products Expo West. The annual Expo, which convened March 13 through 16 at the Anaheim Convention Center, showcases the hottest trends in organic cosmetics, pet food, meats and beer. Several vendors line the Convention Center, offering [...]
The smell travels in a loose confederation of intervals. First, it wakes your nostrils from post-midnight, lucid dreaming. Then, it sustains your taste buds throughout early day.
Fault usually lies with a parent or a spouse. Fault lies with their hands, hands that wake you up a little too early, hands that make [...]
Don’t be Afraid to Say “Allergy.”
We all know Celiac Disease isn’t an allergy, and it should never be our goal to spread misinformation. But, I’ve heard of incidents where the gluten free diet has been treated by some restaurants as a version of Atikins, or a voluntary, fad diet. These customers didn’t get the attention [...]
Don’t Say “Gluten”…at First.
Some words are simple, and only have one meaning. Unfortunately, gluten isn’t one of them. It can mean different things to different people.
For us, “gluten” is the protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. But, for chefs, “gluten” is a much more expansive term, and can also include plant proteins found in [...]
Talk to the Right Person.
Your instructions and explanation are only as good as the eyes or ears taking them in. Have you ever had a waiter who was too rushed to pay attention to your instructions, or just didn’t seem to “get it”? One of the easiest ways to get sick in a restaurant is [...]
Since we launched the blog in February, I’ve received a bunch of requests to write on the subject of how to get a gluten free meal in a restaurant, something that’s very near and dear to my heart. Being eager to please, I’m going to kick off a series of 25 tips to help [...]
The Tri-County Celiac Support Group is hosting a Gluten Free Food Fair in Farmington Hills, MI on April 12th. TCCSG is charging admission – $5 per person/$10 per family for members, and $10 per person/$15 per family for non-members – though it seems that the money saved on shipping costs by buying in person should [...]
The cookie crush afflicts us early, and gets us good until the end.
“Not before dinner,” mom told you as a youngster on the cusp of twelve. As a child, you often ignored that advice, so drawn were your eyes to sugary discs.
These discs sat perfectly in a clear jar–all gooey or crumbly; chocolate chip [...]
Warmer days will arrive soon, which means picnics will come too.
Deep down south, soul food cuisines take center stage during the spring and summer months–fried chicken, iced tea and the like line picnic tables like Memorial Day canons ready for war.
As the gooiest member of a southern-style dessert trifecta that usually includes fruit cobbler and [...]
