Author Archives: Karen

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 →

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 →

Since sake is pretty safe 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 →

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 →

Grilled cheese AND gluten-free?!  Just like Mac-N-Cheese and gluten-free, these words aren’t usually found together, but the American Grilled Cheese Kitchen is all that it is hyped up to be.  Awesome location in San Francisco’s South Park neighborhood; near Jeremy’s … Continue reading →

So great to see homeroom succeeding in its first few months of business!  Looks like they will be on The Cooking Channel in September for a Mac and Cheese feature… congrats homeroom and can’t wait to come back again soon!

Gluten-free dining is getting more and more press and exposure these days, which I love, because it not only increases awareness  in the public eye, but within the restaurant industry, making it all the more easier for gluten-free folks like … Continue reading →

UPDATE: CLOSED Welcome Harvest Market to Walnut Creek! Thanks to one of the local Mom’s group, I discovered this great organic, sustainable, friendly and gluten-free friendly restaurant-cafe. Harvest Market prides in sourcing local, organic ingredients (from purveyors within 50-miles of … Continue reading →

Words aren’t going to be able to describe Ubuntu’s food, but I will try! The meal presentation is stunning and each bite is flavorful and mouthwatering. Definitely try the Garden Snake. Despite the scary name, this combination of fresh roots, … Continue reading →

I relish over the few months I lived abroad in Florence, Italy, during my undergrad days. There truly is nothing like real, homemade Italian pasta. Since going gluten-free, I’ve been searching for a gluten-free pasta that has that perfect texture, … Continue reading →