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Easy Eats

Check out Easy Eats, a new gluten-free ezine, from Silvia Nardone, author of Cooking for Isaiah , one of my favorite gluten-free cookbooks. The digital magazine is dedicated to gluten-free living, recipes, and tips. The photography and styling is beautiful; … Continue reading

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Food allergies and life adjustments

I received this email from a reader and thought my response might also be helpful to others who are just beginning their journey with new food dietary restrictions: I wonder if you can share…do you have true food allergies? Anaphylaxis? … Continue reading

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Dining out with food allergies

New to dining out with food allergies or food sensitivities? It might be daunting at first, but with some preparation and persistence, it IS possible to enjoy meals out and stay healthy. Check out an article in today’s Contra Costa … Continue reading

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Eggplant Parmigiana (gluten-free and lactose-free)

Summer is my favorite season and along with it comes fresh produce from our local Farmers Market. For lunch today, I made my own version of Eggplant Parmigiana, gluten-free, corn-free and lactose-free: 1 eggplant 1 egg 1 cup Bob’s Redmill … Continue reading

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Lydia’s Kitchen

Next time I’m in Marin, I can’t wait to check out Lydia’s Kitchen in Fairfax, CA.  They offer an array of gluten-free, organic, raw and vegan products and have a Cafe which serves cooked and raw foods as well.  These … Continue reading

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Gluten-Free Italian – San Francisco

San Francisco’s Bacco restaurant, tucked in family-friendly Noe Valley, is like stepping into a classic Italian ristorante.  I love that they serve my favorite brand of gluten-free pasta made in Italy; so the craftsmanship, taste, and texture of the pasta … Continue reading

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Novak Djokovic: Gluten Free Champion

Novak Djokovic has not only gone free from a loss in over 40 consecutive tennis matches, but he’s gone wheat free as well to improve his diet. Call it coincidence that since his change in diet this year, he’s set … Continue reading

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Chopin Vodka is Gluten Free and Corn Free

We would think Vodka is distilled from potatoes, but there are actually very few vodkas these days that are potato-based. Don’t listen to your bartender, because I’ve had several whom said that only top shelf vodkas such as Belvedere and … Continue reading

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Introduction to Gluten Free Sake (also Corn Free)

Since sake is pretty save for those in search of sans-gluten spirits, it’s time to ramp up your sake chops and head to more sophisticated enjoyments. Find local gluten free sake tasting events when the tour hits your town: http://www.joyofsake.com/ Corkage … Continue reading

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Is Sake Gluten Free?

Sake is rice-based, and the process is all gluten-free, and corn-free. Rice is polished to remove oils and protein, then it is boiled and koji mold is introduced to activate the fermentation process. Water, yeast, and lactic acid are added … Continue reading

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