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Jul 28

Mad Men Retro Fun

I can't believe I only started watching Mad Men earlier this year. After hearing all of the rave reviews, I finally picked up Season 1 on DVD and quickly became addicted. Immediately renting my way up to the end of Season 3, I anxiously awaited the (read full article)

Cakes, Meister's Gluten Free, Recipes, TV shows

Jul 04

Star Spangled Cookies

Last week I was watching Food Network Nighttime and caught an episode of Unwrapped that featured patriotic foods. I tuned in at the middle of the segment on Otis Spunkmeyer cookies. Each year they make a cookie with dried cranberries, dried blueber (read full article)

baking, cookies, Holidays, Jules Gluten Free, Recipes, review

Jun 22

An Ode to Oats

Last summer I attended one of the Chicago MetroCeliacs cooking classes at Whole Foods. The topic was summer brunch and we learned how to make healthy versions of traditional brunch fare. My favorite recipe I took away from the class was granola. I'v (read full article)

Bob's Red Mill, Breakfast, cereal, oats, Recipes, snacks

May 24

Rice is Nice! Candida Diet Recipe

About a month ago, I decided to put myself on a candida diet. I was feeling tired all the time, achy, having trouble sleeping, headaches, etc. I read the book, The Yeast Connection and Women's Health, and after taking the quiz and scoring crazy hig (read full article)

Books, Candida, cookbooks, cooking, Recipes, Rice

Mar 12

Gluten Free Girl Scout Cookies - Tagalongs

The Girl Scout's Tagalongs are my second favorite cookie. Peanut butter, chocolate, AND a vanilla cookie? What could be better (well Samoas...but we always did those).The gluten free version of the Tagalongs were sooo good! I brought some to work (read full article)

baking, Chocolate, cookies, Recipes

Mar 09

Gluten Free Girl Scout Cookies - Samoas

Ohhh...I'm so happy to hear the comments about the Thin Mints, for those of you that plan on making them, please let me know how they turn out! As I said, I made mine just a tad too thick, so they weren't just like a girl scout cookie, but pretty da (read full article)

baking, cookies, fellow bloggers, Recipes

Mar 09

Gluten Free Girl Scout Cookies - Thin Mints

Yes, this blog has turned into a cookie blog as of late, BUT it's National Girl Scout Week so I thought I'd pay tribute to the GSA. (Can I get a what-what?) Not only that, it's totally girl scout cookie season and everyone has been parading around t (read full article)

cookies, Recipes

Mar 01

4 Yummy Ways to Eat Pretzels

Towards the end of last year, Glutino had a pretzel recipe contest. The winning recipe would win a year supply of Glutino's pretzels. Sounds amazing, right? I love their pretzels and at $6-8 a bag, a free year's supply would have been a godsend (m (read full article)

Chocolate, desserts, GF Companies, Pasta, Recipes, snacks

Feb 19

Crazy for Cupcakes!

Last week was filled with cupcakes. Starting on Tuesday at the Safe & Sound dinner at the Landmark Grille, Swirlz Cupcakes provided the dessert, Vegan German Chocolate Cupcakes. They were perfect ending to an amazing dinner! There were a few e (read full article)

cupcakes, fellow bloggers, Recipes, Safe and Sound Dinners, Swirlz

Feb 14

Groove is in the heart (shaped cookies)

Last weekend I found some really cute cookie cutters in hearts and X's and O's. I decided I had to have them, so I bought them and made cookies. This time I tried a new gluten free all purpose flour, Meister's.Wow.This stuff is great!! Remember my (read full article)

baking, cookies, Holidays, Recipes

Feb 07

Oh when the Saints go marching in...

...I'll most likely be shoveling Buffalo Chicken Dip into my face. As I previously mentioned, I don't know much about football, I just like Superbowl parties for the friends and food. In addition to the Reuben Dip, I whipped up some Buffalo Chicken (read full article)

cooking, Holidays, Recipes, snacks

Feb 05

Are ya ready for some FOOTBALL?! Gluten Free Superbowl Snacks

So the "Big Game" is in a few days, and if you're like me and know nothing about football, Superbowl parties are about the food. Well...and the commercials. Seriously, I just saw a preview clip this morning of the Betty White Snicker's ad...hilario (read full article)

bread, GF Companies, Recipes, review, snacks

Dec 25

Gluten Free Christmas Cookies Part Deux

Merry Christmas! I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday with loved ones and eating lots of the gluten free goodies that have (hopefully) been whipped up. I really loved reading all of the blog posts inspired by the holidays these past several week (read full article)

baking, cookies, desserts, Holidays, Recipes

Dec 22

Boring and Bold: A Tale of Two Barks

I love making peppermint bark around Christmas time. The ingredients are super cheap, it makes for a great hostess gift, and tastes delicious! A few years ago at an office holiday party, one of my co-workers brought peppermint bark and the most ama (read full article)

Chocolate, fellow bloggers, Holidays, Recipes

Dec 16

Sugar 'n Spice...oh that's nice!

Every year I make a list of people I need to Christmas shop for. This year was no different. I made a list and checked it twice. Besides my family, I realized I had a lot of people I wanted to give a little somethin' to. My bosses and co-workers (read full article)

Holidays, Recipes

Dec 08

Gluten Free cooking videos with Top Chef's Hosea Rosenberg and Stephanie Izard

This past weekend I had plans to trek out to Whole Foods in River Forest to see Lisa Cooks Allergen Free's holiday recipes and appetizers cooking demonstration. Unfortunately the event was canceled. Luckily Lisa posted all of her holiday recipes on (read full article)

cooking, crackers, Holidays, Lisa Cooks Allergen Free, Recipes, snacks

Nov 27

Betsy's "Not from a Can" Pumpkin Pie

My chocolate turkey place setting and a photo of my great-grandmother basting a turkey.Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I hope everyone had a wonderful and delicious meal with their loved ones. I sure did. My side dishes turned out beautifully. The (read full article)

baking, Chocolate, fellow bloggers, GF Companies, Holidays, Recipes

Oct 27

Step aside, Olive Garden...

...cuz MY bread sticks are better than yours!! And not just because they are gluten free - they are healthier too! Made with Smart Balance omega-3 spread, agave nectar, and Stonyfield organic yogurt, it's definitely okay to indulge in more than one (read full article)

baking, bread, GF Companies, Recipes, yogurt

Oct 03

Jules Gluten Free is doin' it AGAIN!

Jules Gluten Free flour is back and ready for Thanksgiving! Outfitted in a cute little pilgrim bonnet, Jules is offering a FREE ebook filled with Thanksgiving recipes! Visit the Jules Gluten Free website by clicking here and entering the code "thanks (read full article)

free stuff, Holidays, Jules Gluten Free flour, Promotions, Recipes, thanksgiving

Sep 29

Howdya like dem Apples

This weekend I went apple picking in Coloma, Michigan with my friend, Julie. We go every year and while the drive out there and back is long, it's well worth it for such fresh apples! I was never much of an apple-eater before, but after that first (read full article)

apples, baking, cookbooks, cooking, desserts, Joy of Cooking, Recipes

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