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
Category Archives: food allergies
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
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
How to Gluten-Free Relax
Wine helps. When you have celiac disease, traveling is anxiety inducing. You know this. I know this. We all ‘effing know this. If you want to really relax, you either rent a house or apartment with a kitchen and BYOGFF. I’m sorry, I meant if you want to really relax about what you’re eating. There’s … Continue reading
Gluten-Free Travel: It Gets Better
I’m so sorry because that headline is a TOTAL LIE. But I thought I would start positive, so we could all feel good for the half second it took to read it. I’m nice like that. YOU GUYS. I’ve been on an epic travel adventure and have hit every single time zone (if you count … Continue reading
Talking Bake Sales with My GFF (Discounts!!!!)
Everything’s coming up Bake Sales Are My B*tch over here, guys. Which you may already know if you picked up GFF mag’s Spring 2017 issue, which is gorgeous per usual (as seen above). Those nice peeps gave me a nice shout-out for my new book— Aren’t they the coolest? But their coolness does not end … Continue reading