Monthly Archives: June 2011
Gluten-Free Deep Fried Kool-Aid
Oh yeah, I went there. Because gluten-eating gluttons shouldn’t have all of the fun, I have transformed this season’s most outrageous county fair treat into a g-free ball of fun. Thanks to my sister-in-law’s boyfriend, I am now the proud … Continue reading
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Gluten-Free Los Angeles: Chain Vs. High-Falutin’
Hi lovers, likers, and tolerate-ors of GIMB. So we moved last week, and in addition to the packing, unpacking, sorting, cleaning, discovering of old clothes that are suddenly new again, I’ve been sans Internet. But I’m back! And I’ve been … Continue reading
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What Just Happened?
So we’re moving to a new house this weekend, which naturally means I’ve been spending some time at IKEA. Today after my daughter and I grabbed some storage baskets and lighting fixtures at the pride of Sweden, I was starving. … Continue reading
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The Best Ice Cream Cake of All Time is Now Gluten-Free
You are welcome. A long time ago — like the late ’70s, early ’80s — a very sweet mom started the grand tradition of making her little girl a special dessert on her birthday, and on those days when the … Continue reading
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I’m Writing Crazy Letters!
Wait, can’t I use email? Dear (Starbucks/Magnolia Bakery/In ‘n’ Out Burger), I’m writing to beg you to help me, help you, make more money. As a sometimes constant patron of your fine establishment, I’ve spent like a bazillion bucks over … Continue reading
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Where Gluten Hides Out (Like the Jerk That It Is)
One of the most annoying things about having celiac, is thinking you’re kicking ass by de-glutening your pantry, cooking g-free 24/7, then you go out to eat only to be blindsided by hidden gluten. (This also applies to well-meaning friends … Continue reading
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Gluten-Free Mac & Cheese Plus Chicken Fingers
Yowza! That’s some decadent dinner. But I’m all about trying to figure out how to recreate my favorite, really bad for you foods sans gluten. It was only a matter of time before I busted out a macaroni and cheese … Continue reading
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It’s Official, Gluten-Free is Hella’ Trendy
This Sunday morning was typical. I woke up with my daughter’s foot in my face, stumbled into the dining room where my husband was making some amazing gluten-free pancakes. Yes, he rocks. What totally blew my celiac mind, however, was … Continue reading
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Poor Celiacs Are Screwed
Just like a hoarder, I’m collecting all of my receipts to Whole Foods. Partially for tax reasons, and a little bit just to remind myself that I’ve got to cut spending elsewhere since I’m spending my entire salary on gluten-free … Continue reading
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