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Posted on April 18, 2012

Celiac and Gluten-Free Summer Camps for Kids

A look at why gluten-free camps are so valuable to celiac and gluten-free children, plus a nationwide directory of these camps.

Posted on April 13, 2012

Gluten-Free Communion Wafers

In this week after Easter, I thought it would be helpful to share some more information about the wheat-based sacrament of the Eucharist, or Communion, from a gluten-free point of view.

Posted on December 12, 2011

Mmmm…Gingerbread

Gingerbread is synonymous with the holiday season. Enjoy this quick and easy recipe, and may your holidays be merry and bright (and very tasty)!

Posted on October 13, 2011

Halloween Doesn’t Have to be Scary: Gluten & Allergy-Free Treats!

Yes, it’s happened again. Halloween is upon us! If you haven’t procured your GF goodies yet, read on…!

Posted on September 13, 2011

Make Every Day Celiac Awareness Day (& let’s have a giveaway to celebrate!)

Particularly in 2011- the year the FDA finally moved forward to establish regulations setting standards for gluten-free food labeling – we should all take time to educate friends, family, restaurants, retailers, doctors, teachers … about celiac disease and the importance of truly gluten-free foods for those of us who live gluten-free. Oh, and let’s celebrate with a contest!!!

Posted on July 16, 2011

Dining Out at Restaurants Again is Possible … Even if You are Gluten Free!

You don’t have to give up on dining out at restaurants — you can work with restaurant personnel before and during meals, and you may even enjoy safe fast food experiences when you know what to look for and consciously avoid cross-contamination.

Posted on July 4, 2011

Is a Gluten-Free Diet an Athlete’s Best Friend?

It’s all over the news of late: professional gluten-free athletes turning in amazing performances and crediting a gluten-free diet for improvements to their games. Who’s doing it, why and whether every athlete should.

Posted on May 12, 2011

How We Built the World’s Tallest Gluten-Free Cake … and Why.

Fresh off the baking and building extravaganza that was 1in133.org, I thought it would be wise to take a few minutes to reflect upon at least some of what went into this event and what has already come out of it. Many of you already know about our 1in133 mission to build the world’s tallest gluten-free cake, but do you know how we did it, and even more importantly, why? Well, kick back with a gluten-free drink and have a read. I promise it’s a good story!

Posted on March 1, 2011

WIN $25 Gift Card to Celebrate Safeway’s New “Simple Nutrition” System

To celebrate Safeway’s new “Simple Nutrition” program, and to encourage everyone to check it out for themselves, Safeway has given me THREE 25$ GIFT CARDS to give to three lucky grocery shoppers! These cards are good for purchases made at Safeway, Vons, Dominick’s, Genuardi’s, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Pavilions and Carrs. Enter to win one today!

Posted on February 9, 2011

Post Foods Fruity & Cocoa Pebbles NOT Certified Gluten-Free, Despite Corporate Declaration

Post Foods, LLC has declared that its reformulated Fruity and Cocoa Pebbles cereals are “certified” gluten-free. However, Post has not secured any independent certification for such claims. Because the FDA has not yet acted under the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004, consumers are left to wonder in cases like this, whether corporate claims of “Gluten-Free” mean that such products are safe for their families.