I know it's Superbowl Sunday but for those of you not into football this Sunday Austin, TX is home to the Gluten & Allergen Free Wellness Event, being held out at the Travis County Expo Center from 10am-3pm. What's important about events like these for the...
With May being Celiac Awareness Month, I will be featuring my favorite gluten-free cookbook authors, food bloggers and products each day to share with all of you! Gluten Is My Bitch: Rants, Recipes, & Ridiculousness for the Gluten-Free, is a blog and soon to be released book penned...
Sometimes even today, I feel alone in my gluten-free lifestyle. I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease in December 2008, and at that time I was the only one in my family and of my friends who had been diagnosed. Having just moved from San Francisco to...
Meatless Monday's used to leave me in such a quandary. After having met Michael Natkin last year, author of Herbivoracious and recent James Beard Foundation Finalist, thanks to his publisher Harvard Common Press, I really have a few found love for vegetables. Michael and a few other...
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...
Many times in the chaos of what we call life, for all it troubles, joys and surprises, we forget to slow down and enjoy life. I had time to slow down on a recent trip to Boston & Cape Cod. This picture was taken at...
In my continued quest to improve my cooking skills when it comes to Asian cooking, I once again am finding it easier than I thought humanly possible to master the art of Asian cooking. Asian dishes have always held this mystical elusiveness, high atop this...
I found this salt shaker with the Christmas Tree inside at Anthropology while treating myself to some retail therapy & just couldn't resist!...
I am always up for cooking ethnics dishes, as it allows me to expand my cooking skills and palette. I love attempting new Asian dishes in particular, as I got so spoiled living in San Francisco with being exposed to some of the most amazing...
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...
Big news for Blinded by the Bite! I've officially launched my new website blindedbythebite.com and I want to thank you for you're readership of my blog and I hope you'll visit the new website and subscribe to the blog. I've spent a lot of time thinking about...
There are several gluten-free resources available online for those whom are gluten intolerant and/or have Celiac Disease, however, one of my top picks is Stuffed Pepper Gluten-Free. You & Me â„¢! What makes this website stand about above the rest you ask? It's about community...
I am repeatedly asked how to start a gluten-free diet and with the recent buzz surrounding hidden sources of gluten, I thought it might be a good time to write another blog post on outlining how to get started and things to keep in mind...
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...
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...
I got to know Simone Shifnadel of Zenbelly Catering over the last month via Twitter, as she was raising funds for a shared gluten-free kitchen in San Francisco through Kickstarter. Having been a former San Franciscan (yes you do leave your heart in San Francisco,...
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"...
Austin is delighted to have blogger and cookbook author Michael Natkin make a stop in Austin, TX today to celebrate the launch of his Herbivoracious cookbook. Michael is the creator behind the popular vegetarian website, Herbivoracious.com. He has been blogging about food for five years, and recently left his job as...
Just when I've gotten to a place where I am not struggling with having Celiac's Disease, LIFE (yes I've capitalized it) has kicked me up side the head! Now don't get me wrong I am incredibly grateful, as I am up walking around most days, hold...
One of my favorite ways to spend lunch is catching up with other food bloggers here in Austin and enjoy good food & conversation, without picking up my phone to tweet a bunch or look at responses coming in! So today it was so nice to...
One thing I've been struggling with since being diagnosed with Celiac's Disease is my weight fluctuates up and down. I grew up playing sports through college and was always very health, ate right and never really had to watch what I ate. Now with Celiac's Disease,...
Where do I begin? There are so many great gluten-free lunch options in Austin, TX, I find it hard to decide where I am going to go eat lunch in this fine city of ours! With SXSW starting up this week and 44+ events on...
Wow I am exhausted . . .I just flew 18 hours to Istanbul, Turkey from Austin, TX!! It's one of the longest flights I've ever been on when flying overseas to date. But let me just say I am glad to have my feet firmly...
Last month I got to add a new stamp to my passport (actually had to get a new passport as mine had expired) when I traveled to Istanbul, Turkey. When I got the news from my boss at Alliance Abroad Group I would be heading...
As the clock counts down tonight, November 30th, I'm racing to write this blog post. Many of you know or may not know, I started a new job in June of this year. With that job, I've faced the challenge of finding the right balance...
Yesterday marked the one year anniversary of Blinded by the Bite! It's been an amazing journey, albeit a difficult one at times, but I awoke this morning with a sense of accomplishment, gratitude and still on such a high from my experience at the International...
I subscribe to a website called EmpowHer, as they are a great resource for health information and was reading a recent article penned by By Linda Fugate PhD titled "Celiac-Safe Wheat Coming Soon--Maybe" and just became angry! Not at the author Linda Fugate, but...
With May being Celiac Awareness Month, there is all of this talk about available gluten-free products, gluten-free news in the media (FDA Labeling - 1in133.org), and how to go gluten-free. But what there isn¬â„¢t always a lot of discussions about is just really how hard...
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...
One or more of us are on a path to eat better, live a healthier lifestyle (ok I know that can be a painstaking process living in the BBQ Capital ¬ we love our meat here in Texas)! Austin, however, is different . . ....
In this weeks "Come To The Table" blog series I thought I would address the issue of serving a gluten-free Seder meal with Passover being this week. Most Kosher foods, most not all, are gluten-free, however, there are some classic favorites (e.g. Matzo Ball Soup)...
Living a gluten-free lifestyle is becoming more and more mainstream these days, as evidenced by the gluten-free informational insert from Media Planet in the Los Angeles Times during the month of March (via www.Celiac.org), and is not as some may think the latest diet fad. Why...
A few short weeks ago I received an email from Kathryn (@ATXGastronomist) asking if I would be part of the @AustinBakes for Japan event, helping out with PR/Social Media efforts, as well as baking gluten-free items. Of course I said yes to this request, how...
Update 4.12.2011: This update is pertaining to Paul Seelig who sold bread at the North Carolina State Fair and the fairgrounds flea market claiming it was gluten-free. Per www.newsobserver.com, Paul Seelig was found guilty Monday of 23 counts of obtaining property by false pretense ...
For my "Come to the Table" series I wanted to feature Austin Food Swappers (#ATXSwappers), an event hosted by Kate (@Hipgirls), Megan (@Stetted) & Sarah (@texpatsabroad). I didn't know what to expect as it was my first food swap, but was excited to make gluten-free...
The countdown has begun and we've had some great media coverage this weekend on the Gluten-Free Pizza Fest! Check out Karen Morgan (Blackbird Bakery) on both KEYE & KXAN this weekend talking about the event! We've also added some new sponsors to the event: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANB1h43Irr0] KEYE...
Jessica Meyer (ATX Gluten-Free), Karen Morgan (Blackbird Bakery), and Rachelle King (Blinded Bite) have joined forces to bring you the ultimate Gluten-Free Pizza Party. Come rub elbows with Austin's gluten-free thought leaders and local pizza industry insiders to see...
Blinded By The Bite's Rachelle King was featured in this months newsletter from the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness in their "Please to Tweet You" feature. Check it out: Pleased to Tweet You Each month, "Pleased to Tweet You" will highlight an individual who chatted...
Quiche - It's whats for breakfast, lunch or dinner! I love to eat breakfast for lunch and dinner and Quiche is one of my most favorite gluten-free dishes to make being it's made from "The Incredible Edible Egg!" Additionally, having found a great gluten-free crust...
I had to opportunity to be interviewed by Laurie of Lonely Gourmet on her Foodie Friday Talk Radio Show featured on Blog Talk Radio. The topic of discussion: gluten-free foods & living. Here is the link so you can have a listen: lonely-gourmet (Episode date 1/14/2011 ...
Do you know where your food comes from? You should! I had the opportunity to volunteer my time Monday at Johnson's Backyard Garden in Austin, TX. Brenton Johnson is the Owner of this Certified Organic Farm, "home of the largest CSA (community supported agriculture) in...
With the weather being so cold lately & it also being National Soup Month, I decided I would have my second blog in the "Come to The Table" Gluten-Free Series be a soup recipe. Soups are wonderful, easy to prepare and one of my favorite...
This is my 1st blog post for my new gluten-free weekly blog series "Come to the Table" and I am serving up a bacon wrapped stuffed chicken with shrimp accompanied by a sweet potato puree (recipe feeds three (3) individuals). When I started cooking dinner,...
Is eating a gluten-free diet unhealthy? That depends - if you have Celiac's Disease, eating gluten-free is healthy and is in most cases a necessity, as Celiac's Disease is a genetic disorder that causes an intolerance to gluten. There has been much hype from Hollywood...
I have posted a few blogs about gluten-free quick and easy meals with a really positive response/request for additional blog posts and recipes. So I have decided to start a weekly series called "Come To The Table" which will feature a gluten-free recipe. The first...
Recently I posted a recipe for Gnocchi with a cream sauce in an effort to share quick and easy gluten-free meal ideas, especially with the holiday's upon us. Having some of the ingredients left over from my trip to Con' Olio & Antonelli's Cheese Shop,...
Not sure what to get your family member, co-worker and/or friend that has Celiac's Disease or is gluten-intolerant? Well here is a list of great gift ideas that you can pick up locally here in Austin and/or order on-line: My favorite new Gluten-Free Cook Books: Blackbird Bakery...
My work schedule tends to be a bit hectic during the week and then when you add in the holiday's I try to keep my kitchen stocked with quick and easy items to prepare gluten-free lunches and dinners that take no more than 15 minutes...
I had the distinct pleasure of having lunch with my friend Carla of Austin Urban Gardens (Twitter: @Gardens123) at Cafe Josie (Twitter: @CafeJosie). Being relatively new to Austin, I had yet to dine at Cafe Josie and was excited about the opportunity to taste the...
I had the pleasure of dining for lunch recently at Portabla after seeing a twitter post from Chef Jon Shea about a braised pork Panini. I asked if they were able to make it gluten-free and once I received the "yes" over twitter, I was...
I am a burger fanatic and there is no getting around that fact! I love hamburgers, cheeseburgers, custom burgers. . .It is just one of my all time favorite things to eat (Yes I eat them bunless so they are gluten-free). Having come to Austin...
I've been tweeting about my modified gluten-free, paleo, vegan diet (it's not a diet it's really a life style) and people have asked me to share just what it is I am eating. So here is a quick look: Yesterday's Meal: Breakfast: Kind Nut Bar/Granny...
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Having Celiac's disease and/or being gluten intolerant can be tough if you're not sure which grocery stores carry gluten-free products. Well you're in luck, as HEB just published its latest list of gluten-free products in their October 2010 HEB Texas Life Monthly Savings & Fresh...
Last week I met the owners Abdul & Maria of the Moroccan food trailer The Flying Carpet, located on South Congress/Gibson, to have a gluten-free dinner, as Maria was wanting to be educated on just what a gluten-free meal consists of and how it can...
