You all know I am somewhat of a Meal Prep Queen (but if you aren't familiar with my super easy system, you can find it here). I love stuffing my freezer full of meals that are ready to go, because finding food that fits all of my dietary requirements is no small task! One of … Continue reading Clean and Simple BBQ Sauce
I recently went on a delightful little girls trip with my sister Jena. Because we love trying new things, we stayed at two all-inclusive resorts during our week in the Cancun area. The first was Panama Jack in Playa del Carmen. I have celiac disease and must eat a very strict gluten free diet with no cross-contamination, … Continue reading My Gluten Free Vacation at Panama Jack
One of my most favorite Christmas traditions is making Pfeffernusse with my Mama. They’re the cookies she made with her Mama forever and ever, and the recipe came out of a recipe book containing all of my Grandma’s special recipes. Peffernusse, or Pefefferneffies as we call them, are a little German cookie. They taste kind … Continue reading Gluten Free Pfeffernusse Cookies
One thing I've truly missed at my last few Thanksgiving dinners is my Dad's stuffing. It's one of those dishes we had at every Thanksgiving without fail, and it's sooooo good. But since I've been gluten free (read about my celiac disease journey here), it's one dish I haven't had a chance to recreate into … Continue reading Allergen-Friendly Thanksgiving Stuffing
A few weeks ago, I took a trip to Albuquerque, New Mexico to visit my brother and sister-in-law. They moved there a couple of years ago and I've been wanting to check out their digs and see how they've settled into their new life. Thanks to an airline credit set to expire, I had an … Continue reading Gluten Free in New Mexico
Well, isn't that a mouthful of a title for these muffins? Well let me tell you, a mouthful of these muffins will do you good. Why? Because they are packed with so much good stuff! I mean obviously, you can't do your body wrong with spinach, banana, or carrot - those are three super nutritious … Continue reading Spinach-Banana-Carrot Garbanzo Flour Muffins
As I’ve started blogging about my life with celiac disease, a lot of people have asked me to write a piece about the basics of it all. Most seem to know it has something to do with gluten, but not many people know exactly what it entails, and how it differs from a gluten allergy … Continue reading What You Should Know About Celiac Disease
Last week I went with my mom and my sisters on a girls trip to Cancun! We stayed at the Grand at Moon Palace. I've been to Moon Palace before, but this is my first time staying at the Grand. It was also my first time traveling to an all-inclusive since my celiac diagnosis three … Continue reading My Gluten-Free Experience at the Grand at Moon Palace
Vacationing with food restrictions can be a challenge. Below I list my favorite celiac and allergy-friendly vacation spots! Sun, sand, a drink in my hand…..that’s my ideal vacation. I love nothing more than eating and drinking my way through the day with my only worry being whether my poolside chair is optimally positioned for the … Continue reading My Favorite Celiac and Allergen-Friendly Vacation Spots
Eating out gluten free may seem like an overwhelming task, especially if you are newly diagnosed with celiac disease or a gluten allergy. Here I walk you through my experience as someone with Celiac, but the process can really be applied to any food allergy. If you're newly gluten free, you may be wondering if … Continue reading Eating Out Gluten Free