Testing for gluten sensitivity can be a frustrating struggle, and some say there isn't a test. This is our family's testing story that began two years ago.
Read MoreGluten-Free & Dairy-Free Waffle Breakfast Tips...
Our family now has a waffle iron! No one is happier than our daughter. This early morning while it was still dark and the autumn air chilled my face as I snuck out to get the paper, I decided it was time to make gluten-free & dairy-free waffles. The recipe was simple and came out of a bag, Namaste Foods Waffle & Pancake Mix. I made a few adjustments to the instructions.
Read MoreGluten-Free Cookies: Ready to Bake Anytime
I'm finding that planning ahead when one is gluten and dairy free is really important. We were invited to our friend's house last minute on a Sunday afternoon for tea so we could plan an upcoming weekend trip our families were looking forward to. Great, but what would I take for a little something to go with the tea? Our household totes our own food these days to be confident there will be something we can eat. I rely on one of the best old kitchen tricks - already prepared homemade cookie dough. Here's how I do it...
Read MoreKeeping It Positive...Going Gluten-Free
I make a conscious effort to approach eating and cooking with a positive attitude. In the beginning of our transition to eating gluten-free foods, I told my daughter she was my "taste tester" and that she didn't have to eat anything she wasn't keen on. We both already felt restricted, so I wanted her to have some control over what she ate. We had many failures and laughed as we threw them out over our shoulders. My pastry education proves to be the backbone for our family, and the baking pans are in constant rotation...I wish we had air conditioning!
Read MoreMaking My Kitchen Gluten-Free
Day 2 of my gluten intolerance diagnosis kicked me into high gear. I felt powerless, angry, and hungry. So, I decided to churn my confused emotions into productivity. The approach was to rid my kitchen of all gluten from wheat, barley, and rye. I didn't want to be tempted by the tasty foods that were poisoning my body. Hoping the "out of sight, out of mind" theory would ease the pain.
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