Category Archives: Corn-Free

Dining out with food allergies

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Karen

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)

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Karen

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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Chopin Vodka is Gluten Free and Corn Free

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Karen

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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Homeroom Oakland – Gluten Free Mac-n-Cheese!

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Karen

Homeroom opens up today!  I already have a dinner date/girls’ night planned with my gluten-free and vegetarian friends to try out this fabulous new Oakland/Temescal restaurant.  With gluten-free pasta and a vegan dish (for my lactose-intolerant hubby); I hope to … Continue reading →

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Jules Thin-Crust Gluten Free Pizza

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Karen

One of our family’s favorite Bay Area pizza places: Jules Thin Crust in Danville, CA. Inventive (and healthy!) topping options, such as: Nitrate-free bacon, mozzarella, arugula, scallions, organic tomato sauce Brie, sliced pears, toasted almonds, rosemary, mozzarella AND.. gluten-free and … Continue reading →

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Gluten-Free Chicken Noodle

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Karen

I stopped dead in my tracks when I found gluten-free chicken noodle soup at my local Safeway store! I like that the noodles (rice based) are very similar to “wheat” noodles; not clear, like Pho noodles. Pretty satisfying, when in … Continue reading →

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Gluten free scones for a wintery day

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Karen

It’s been a cold (for the Bay Area) winter.  I’ve been consulting my favorite 1,000 Gluten-Free Recipes cookbook and modified one of the gluten-free scone recipes to include the ingredients I had at hand (oranges, almond extract, and dried cranberries).

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Gluten Free Bagels

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Karen

My new favorite gluten-free lunch/snack/breakfast: Kinnikinnick’s incredible gluten-free bagels! I like “fancy” sandwiches… so cream cheese, sprouts, smoked salmon, fresh dill and basil and a little pesto spread make for a delicious lunch.

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Cooking for Isaiah

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Karen

I have been poring over an exciting new cookbook that I just purchased, Cooking for Isaiah, which features gluten-free and dairy-free recipes. The PERFECT book for our family and our gluten-free/lactose-free needs! This is the first dish I decided to … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free Rice Noodle Stir Fry

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Karen

Inspired by my friend’s Asian-inspired food blog, I decided to make a gluten-free stir fry with leftover BBQ Chicken and other ingredients I had on hand. These are some of my favorite gluten-free noodles; shaped in oval-shaped and very similar … Continue reading →

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