Monthly Archives: January 2012

What I Would Write About If Not Gluten

Like most of the world, a little over a year ago I had zero gluten knowledge. I knew Elisabeth Hasselbeck had Celiac disease, because I know everything about Elisabeth Hasselbeck, but beyond that I was unclear on what it all … Continue reading

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Gluten-Free Super Bowl XLVI Menu to Impress Your Friends & Enemies

Apparently if you live on the East Coast this 2012 Super Bowl is a HUGE deal. Maybe even if you don’t live there, but enjoy the American football. I don’t know about all that, but I do know how to … Continue reading

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Gluten-Free Los Angeles: Buddha’s Belly & Firefly

First of all, I’d like to apologize for the pictures taken while I was overly excited about dining out and getting my gluten-free on. Jeez, these are NOT good. Because when I’m dining out, I usually just shovel food in … Continue reading

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Jell-O Shots Are Naturally Gluten-Free, Party People

Even though I’ve already graduated from college  — twice — this weekend I found myself making up a batch or three of Jell-O shots in my kitchen. It confused the kids and made my husband a little nauseated, but the … Continue reading

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Gluten-Free Spinach Dip Is Surprisingly Challenging

I don’t know about you, but I could eat appetizers for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I love me some small plates and that’s why this whole lack of crackers and bread can be so confounding. And also why  I carry … Continue reading

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Gluten-Free 4-Alarm Chili for The Slow Cooker Challenge!

When someone offers you a challenge, you’d better take it. You don’t know when they’ll offer again, and you don’t know how much glory could come your way if you won said challenge. So I’m all over The Naptime Chef, … Continue reading

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Gluten-Free Buffalo Wings for the Big Game — Yeee-Freaking-Haw!

Here it is:  I hate football. I know about a dozen of you, out of two dozen, just clicked off but it’s true. However, there ain’t no party like a Super Bowl party when it comes to the food. Plus, … Continue reading

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Gluten-Free Las Vegas: Sushi Samba, STK & Bouchon — Oh My!

Let me just go out on a limb and say if you’re traveling to Vegas, your main focus isn’t sticking to your diet. How much cash you can lose and still pay the mortgage, how many free vodka gimlets you … Continue reading

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Gluten-Free Nachos That Will Blow Your Mind

Honestly, any nachos blow my mind. Therefore, there is no reason to not say this “recipe,” is mind-blowing.  And I know what else you’re saying: “April, seriously? I think we all know how to make nachos sans gluten.” Well, first … Continue reading

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Your Weekly Gluten-Free Menu In Case You’re Freaking Out

It’s been exactly a year since I was diagnosed with celiac disease, and I remember very well the panic I had when I learned I couldn’t eat gluten. I also remember my last stupid breakfast before I got the news. … Continue reading

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