gluten-free musings

Atlanta Gluten & Allergen Free Wellness Event, May 5th

2013-05-01T23:33:00.002-04:00

How much do you love going somewhere where everyone is like you? People don't look at you like you have a third eye. Where you can eat food and not ask question after question, and then think so much about it that food no longer seems fun? This is definitely me! And that is why this weekend I am going to attend the Atlanta Gluten & Allergen Free Wellness Event on Sunday, May 5th at

Carrot Cake Pancakes

2013-04-14T23:13:00.000-04:00

Who doesn't like carrot cake? Put that goodness in a pancake, and let's just say....you won't have leftovers. Carrot cake is my husband's favorite, and it's not too far down my list as well. As long as it doesn't have any nuts in it. My opinion....why ruin a yummy, moist cake with lumpy nuts! I thought...why not make it into pancakes. Apparently, I was not the first person with this

A Sure Thing: Gluten-free cakes, cupcakes, donuts & more...

2013-04-04T21:57:00.000-04:00

There is one question I get more than any other when it comes to cooking for someone who is gluten-free.....how do I make a birthday cake that will compare to a "regular" cake? And here is my quick and dirty answer. I am going to give it to you straight...Betty Crocker. Yeah, that's right....Betty Crocker! And my other secret...buttermilk...but shhhhh, you didn't hear that part. And no one

Review: del Carmen Cuban-style gluten-free black beans

2013-02-09T14:07:00.001-05:00

Recently, I was given some samples of del Carmen Cuban-style gluten-free black beans, and gluten-free black bean soup to try. I love black beans, so this was definitely a welcome product to sample! First, I tried the gluten-free black beans. They are stored frozen, so I defrosted them, and then heated them in the microwave in a glass dish according to directions. I served them with steamed

Happy 2013... 22 days later

2013-01-22T16:39:00.000-05:00

Happy 2013! I know, I am a little late to the game. How does time fly so fast? Somehow having a child makes it go even faster. It seems like only yesterday, I was eating what I wanted to, I questioned nothing, and I had a baby. Now, I have a 7-year old, and I have to watch what I eat, and my personal care products like a hawk. The holidays can be especially grueling, as we all know. As a

Can you just eat around it?

2012-12-02T21:26:00.002-05:00

How many times have you heard, "Can you just around it?" As if I could eat the pie fillings, but just leave the crust. If only it was that easy! This is a tough time of year, and after almost 4 years of being gluten-free, there will still be times every now and then, it can get frustrating. I mean, I am pretty cool with the fact that when I go to someone's house, a holiday craft show, or an

Baked Apple Pancake

2012-11-27T16:34:00.004-05:00

I could probably write out a long list of things I miss from my gluten-eating days...a fresh crepe from a street vendor in Paris, a crusty French baguette, deep dish spinach pizza from Gino's East in Chicago, Peshwari naan, and the list could go on and on.... But there is one thing on that list, that I do still indulge in at home, gluten-free style of course. The Baked Apple Pancake I used

Thanksgiving: What to do?

2012-11-20T19:03:00.003-05:00

A holiday completely based on food, a gluten-free eater's dream ...not usually, but it can be. I like to take advantage of these big holidays and host them myself, so I can feel safe and make them my own. I love being able to use my menus, my creativity and my ingredients. But, sometimes we don't have the choice on whether to host. I have eaten away from home on Thanksgiving, so it is

Cream of Broccoli Soup

2012-11-19T22:12:00.001-05:00

With Thanksgiving coming up this week, I am just wanting to do simple and easy meals leading up to the big day of marathon cooking. So after a full day of Santa and grocery shopping, I put together an impromptu cream of broccoli soup, and I have to say, it was yummy. I had two bowls worth, and am now very full. This recipe is in fact, simple, easy and quick. Cream of Broccoli Soup 1

Pumpkin Crisp....move over pumpkin pie!

2012-11-18T20:58:00.001-05:00

I am a huge pumpkin pie fan. It seems people either love it or hate it, well, I am in the 'love it' camp. And, it has to be fresh pumpkin, none of the this canned stuff. I always buy the small pie pumpkins as soon as they show up at the store in October, so I can have them on hand through the holidays for pumpkin pie, bread, cookies...and now CRISP! I have to admit, I have been ignorant on

It's getting chilly...

2012-11-18T19:23:00.007-05:00

It is crazy how fast time flies, but that is clearly evident to me when I come to my blog, and see my last post was...3 months ago. Yikes! If I had as many posts as the ones I wrote in my head this blog would be much longer. And now it is almost winter! It seems that my countless hours of volunteering for my daughter's school (namely being PTA Co-President this year - what was I on when I

Uncle Maddio's Pizza

2012-08-01T23:12:00.003-04:00

I recently discovered Uncle Madio's Pizza when my daughter wanted to go out for pizza her birthday. Well, I wanted pizza too! Yes, I guess I am that selfish, that I actually want to eat pizza along with my family and not have to sit there drinking my drink, waiting until I can go home and eat. Crazy, I know! We have a lovely pizza place in our cozy neighborhood, that is walking distance, has a

It may be called gluten-free, but is it really??

2012-07-21T13:33:00.001-04:00

Many companies are jumping on the gluten-free bandwagon these days. Capturing the gluten-free market seems like a no brainer and a marketing gold mine, but some companies are so quick to market it, to have something they can provide that is "gluten-free" they don't really take the time to educate themselves first. Case in point... I am going to keep the company's name anonymous for the time

Something to think about at the sushi bar

2012-07-09T21:52:00.002-04:00

The other week M and I had the luxury of a date night. It doesn't happen often, and I decided I wanted sushi, so we checked out a new sushi place. I was feeling like a splurge and decided to go for an appetizer, and thought that the edamame was probably the only safe thing to order. This is fine with me..because who doesn't like sucking out salty beans from their pods. And then it struck me

Alton Brown's basics on celiac and living gluten-free

2012-03-28T10:59:00.004-04:00

This link was posted on Facebook by the lovely Jules Shepard (who I have been lucky to meet in person) of Jules Gluten Free Flour, and I just wanted to pass it on and share it with others.I thought this was a good clip to share with family members and friends who may be totally confused when you talk to them about gluten and celiac and think it is all nonsense. This puts it in fun, simple terms

Dear Dairy...

2012-03-22T15:23:00.006-04:00

Wow, I have been a major, big time slacker! It has been two months since my last post, and what is my excuse? Well, I suppose I could come up with a bunch...like my daughter's busy social calendar, my volunteer hours that I put into her school and the neighborhood, and taking every opportunity I can to do some paying work (with husband being recently laid off). Oh, and let's not forget the

Day 20: The dairy-free challenge

2012-01-21T17:56:00.002-05:00

Oh boy! I am 2/3 of the way through the month of no cheese, and I am not going to lie to you, I am not liking it. Frankly, I am hating it. I am following it very well, but it is getting me down. M tells me how he actually doesn't mind it, and as long as he can have some milk in his tea, he can keep on going with this challenge. Yeah, we'll see about that mister!I have to admit, I am looking

A slight detour...

2012-01-13T20:51:00.006-05:00

First, I am going to give a disclaimer, this is not a post about gluten-freeness. But this is about something I have spoken about before and something that is very difficult and painful for me, and dammit, this is my blog, so I will write about it, and maybe it will be cathartic. Pregnancy and non-pregnancy.I have written before about how we have one wonderful, amazing, superstar daughter, Z,

Day 11: The dairy-free challenge

2012-01-12T11:42:00.004-05:00

I am officially on Day 11 of being dairy-free, and honestly, I am not crazy about this. I want my yogurt back!On a positive note, it is really opening my eyes to how much I rely on dairy. Making eggs for breakfast...I want to mix it with milk and cover it with feta or cheddar. I am craving a snack...I want to slice apples and dip it into my favorite mixture of Greek yogurt mixed with peanut

Happy 2012!!

2012-01-02T12:20:00.005-05:00

I know it is technically, the 2nd of January, but for all practical purposes being that it is Monday, it is the real start to the new year. As a result today is my official Day 1 of being dairy-free. As I am still recovering from New Years Eve, I slept in and have only had mint tea today, so...so far dairy-free has been a breeze! But, of course my mind cannot stop thinking of the yogurt that

January dairy-free challenge!

2011-12-27T16:26:00.005-05:00

Who else is in??I have said it, I have put it in words and now I must stick with it. My husband thinks I am crazy, asking 1) why would I go dairy-free if I don't have to; and 2) if I say it now, why don't I just start now. My friends ask why would I do this to myself when I already can't have gluten.He is right, I do not need to be dairy-free, dairy is one of my vices, and since being

Mexican hot fudge chocolate sauce

2011-12-18T15:03:00.004-05:00

Yesterday, I wrote about my current holiday gift endeavor, peppermint bark. Another favorite of mine, which is also very easy, and gives great results is Mexican hot fudge chocolate sauce. So good, you can use it on ice cream, cookies, cake or just eat it straight from the jar with a spoon.I like to recycle jars that I collect through the year from jelly, jam, tomato sauce, salsa, glass water

Peppermint Bark

2011-12-17T13:41:00.006-05:00

For the holidays I love to give edible gifts, but of course being gluten-free can throw a wrench into it. Doesn't it always? Thankfully, there are lots of fun things you can do that are naturally gluten-free, and you don't need to spend lots of dough on gluten-free flours.For the past two years, I gave chocolate fudge sauce, which was simple and easy (recipe to follow). But this year, I

And the winner is....

2011-11-27T20:26:00.002-05:00

...of last week's giveaway of The Gluten-Free Asian Kitchen cookbook is...Nicole of Nicole's Special Diet Creations. Congratulations!! Nicole, please email me at anne@glutenfreemusings.com, so I can get your contact details and have your new cookbook mailed to you! I think you will love it. Thank you everyone for entering, and reading my blog!

Giveaway: The Gluten-Free Asian Kitchen

2011-11-16T21:58:00.006-05:00

Recently, I wrote about how much I loved The Gluten-Free Asian Kitchen cookbook by Laura B. Russell. I was so excited about this cookbook that I contacted the publisher and they have generously offered a copy of the book for me to giveaway. I know others will be excited by this book too.To enter this giveaway*:1. Leave a comment, with your name, on this post and tell us what Asian dish you miss