Don't fret if you're new to living a gluten-free lifestyle. I'm not going to lie to you, it's not easy some days to maintain such a lifestyle. It gets to be aggravating constantly having to read every last nutrition label and to ask, what sometimes...
As many of you have read from my Facebook and twitter posts I recently attended a 7-day health immersion through my employer Whole Foods Market over Oct. 28th - Nov. 3rd. down in the seaside resort town of Naples, FL. It was such a beautiful...
Warp, Weft & Wired was the title of an email I received the other day from Britex Fabric in San Francisco (it's my favorite place to buy material). It made me laugh in that I feel as though I'm a little warped and wired from...
May is Celiac Awareness month and there are so many great resources available to those newly diagnosed with Celiac Disease, as well as to those who are gluten-intolerant and need to maintain a gluten-free lifestyle. From organizations dedicated to helping those live with Celiac Disease, getting...
Gluten-Free Irish Soda Bread? Is it possible? With St. Patrick's Day being tomorrow, I thought I would whip up a traditional Irish recipe. I wanted to stay away from sweets if possible, as I am trying to watch my intake of such delicious treats. My...
Come join me at this weekends premiere gluten-free event in San Francisco! I had the pleasure of being exposed for the 1st time to the Gluten & Allergen Free Expo last year in Chicago at the Nourished Food Blogger Conference in April. I had never been...
I first learned how to make gluten-free macaroons when I was running a pie shop/café back in the day and I knew what gluten was, but had no idea I'd be living a gluten-free lifestyle today! I was around 19 years old at this time....
I've been a big fan of Rachael Ray for years now and got hooked on her simple, easy meals! Since going gluten-free, I've also gotten some great recipes from Rachael's website. Share your favorite Rachael Ray gluten-free recipe on Blinded by the Bite! Facebook page,...
This year Thanksgiving had of a bit of a sour note leading up to the big day! We'd received news from my grandmothers doctor's and hospice workers two weeks ago that they didn't think my grandma was going to make it to Thanksgiving day. Well...
As you may know I wrote a blog post earlier last week on #DineOutNYC & #EatDownTipUp this incredible movement to help the New York Restaurant community get back up on their feet, as well as their workers, who tirelessly feed us day in and day...
Growing up in Southern & Northern California, I always had several citrus trees on our property. Twice a year my grandmother would come stay at my home for a few weeks and we would do nothing but canning, baking and more baking! Throughout the years...
With the holidays upon us, I thought it would be a good time to start sharing some of my favorite recipes, by transforming them into delicious and easy gluten-free recipes, taking all of the guess work out of it for you! Shortbread has a long and...
I am always delighted to be asked by the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness to do recipe testing and so this weekend I had the honor of testing Zatarains Dulac Dirty Rice Mini Frittatas recipe. Zatarains currently offers nineteen gluten-free products, allowing you to jazz up your...
Do you remember when you were 1st diagnosed with Celiac Disease? I most certainly do, as it was almost five years ago just as I was getting settled in Austin, TX. My rheumatologist in San Francisco changed my life, she figured out what so many...
Earlier this year, my good friend and cookbook author Karen Morgan of Blackbird Bakery had me over for dinner one night, as she was testing out a chocolate mayonnaise cake and I noticed Laura B. Russell's cookbook "The Gluten-Free Asian Kitchen" on her kitchen counter...
There has been a ton of buzz around the Cup4Cup gluten-free products from celebrated Chef Thomas Keller and Chef Lena Kwak . I am a big fan on Chef Thomas Keller, having hailed originally from the San Francisco Bay area, as I had the pleasure...
When I saw the email sitting in my inbox from the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness, I squealed with delight, as I was selected as one of five bloggers/food writers to participate in testing gluten-free recipes that highlight Frito-Lay's gluten-free products. Which recipe do I get to test - Chipotle Frito Meringues of...
Wow we are already half way through the month of May and Celiac Awareness Month is alive and kicking! There are so many great things happening this month not only here in Austin, but across the country. Here are some great events, blog-posts and contests that...
May is Celiac Awareness Month and I am always intrigued and delighted at how I can participate with other bloggers during the month of May to help bring more awareness to Celiac's Disease. I was fortunate to join-in with several other bloggers in "Life In Pictures"...
Are you having issues with your stomach every time you go out to eat or even fix meals at home? You've been hearing all of this press and information about gluten and wondering if you have Celiac's Disease or a gluten intolerance? Your asking yourself...
