When I wrote my third book, Bake Sales are my B*tch (the star is there because this book is for the children) I hoped parents everywhere would grab some recipes to make their allergic kids’ lives easier. Living in Los Angeles, I knew it was only a matter of time before I, too, would be … Continue reading
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The Best/Worst Reason I Got Gluten’d
Hey gang! Are you still there? I don’t even know, as I’ve been super preoccupied by life, work, babies (they’re not babies anymore) and the other things. For those of you who have followed me here, and for those of you who have read my book, and for those of you who are related to … Continue reading
Gluten-Free Chicken Parmesan For Dummies (AKA, Me)
Do you guys ever get an Italian food craving so intense you’re like, “I MUST HAVE RED SAUCE, PASTA, CHEESE AND ANY OF THE MEATS RIGHT NOW!!!!!” I do, and way too often. I love myself some Italian food and as we know it’s chock full o’ gluten so we have to find decent substitutes … Continue reading
WT FODMAP? (Another One Bites the Gluten-Free Dust)
It happened. My girl who has had stomach issues on and off since she was 6 years old, has been tested for celiac and told she has the gene, but hasn’t developed it yet, got hella’ sick while we were on vacation because she was hoovering as much gluten as she could put in her … Continue reading
Gluten-Free London is My Favorite
Hey gang! I just spent a bit of time in London and am now thinking about moving there. I’m kidding. Kind of. I mean it was fun, urban, safe—except for me never knowing which way to look for oncoming traffic—and we had an amazing time. Loved it. LOVED IT. I checked a few sites to … Continue reading
What I Really, Really Miss (Gluten-Free & Otherwise)
My mom did not love to cook. She had her standards that were delicious — mashed potatoes, chicken fried steak, Sunday roast — and the holidays were always filled with the best sweets when she toiled over divinity, whipped up some fudge and on my birthday, always the Oreo ice cream cake. But still, she … Continue reading
Gluten-Free Paris Still, Umm, Challenging
I am a lucky lady. So lucky I just spent 9 days in England and France. More if you count the endless flights, but that does not count and I’d also like to forget being crammed into a tiny space for 12 hours. If you’ve read my book, you know that I stumbled my way … Continue reading
Who Misses Croutons? #schärmakesitgrain
It’s still hot in LA, which always makes me long for the season changes. Yes, I know I’m romanticizing fall weather and many of you are angrily wearing rain boots and cursing. But here in LA it’s still hot enough to have a summer salad for dinner and go to bed naked. I’m a fan … Continue reading
A Sandwich for Every Gluten-Free Mood #Schäryourbest
As celiacs our relationship with gluten-free bread is complicated. If we find some that doesn’t fall apart in a dry crumble of sadness, it can mean that it’s overly processed and has zero nutritional value. Schär knows our pain, and have consistently delivered great gluten-free products for those of us who can’t deal with the gluten. … Continue reading
Health Care Coverage With Celiac: Best & Worst Case Scenarios
Here we go again, America! As the Republicans that are supposed to represent us in the Senate continue to push a huge tax cut to the wealthiest of our fellow Americans, and pay for it on the backs of the rest of America who can’t afford a prolonged illness or even a hospital stay, I … Continue reading