The gluten free mecca Risoterria in Greenwich Village still remains the hot spot for a plethora of gluten free choices. But here’s another place you might want to try on the East Side: S’MAC (stands for Sarita’s Macaroni & Cheese, located at 345 East 12th St). A met up with a few friends here last […]
Yes, for gluten free New York diners, there is always the renowned Risoterria in Greenwich Village. But what about those of us in the Park Slope vicinity who want to go out for dinner without the long haul into Manhattan? Luckily, you need look no further than your very own neighborhood for delicious gluten free […]
A quick perusal of the protein bars at your local store reveals a lot of brands to choose from. Some are packed with nutrition and make a perfect snack to satisfy your hunger, while others are just glorified candy bars. Nutrition experts recommend looking carefully at the nutrition facts panel to guide your selection. The […]
There are two great books I have read in the past few years that fire up my enthusiasm for eating whole foods (meaning foods in their natural state instead of processed and packaged). The first is Michael Pollan’s Omnivore’s Dilemma and the second is Daphne Miller’s The Jungle Effect. Omnivore’s Dilemma was one of those […]
I recently returned from a trip to London, England. What a great place to tour around! Though you may think following a gluten free diet would be difficult there, my partner and I found that there were plenty of options to eat well and still enjoy the trip. Below are some of our tips we […]
This recipe was featured on Good Morning America, and it is so satisfying with a glass of milk (regular or soy of course!) Peanut Butter Cookies 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 large egg, beaten 1 tsp vanilla extract Preheat oven […]
The posts for this December will all focus on gluten free christmas cookies and treats, one posted every few days between now and Christmas. This first recipe for Peanut Butter Balls has been in my family for a long time….I can remember my brother and I sneaking into the freezer to eat these when my […]
One of our favorite treats to get at the grocery store is a box full of meringues! Not every meringue recipe is gluten free, but this one from Canadian Living Magazine is and makes a great gift: Hazelnut Almond Meringues 1 cup hazelnuts 2 egg whites Pinch cream of tartar 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1/2 […]
I found this recipe on the side of a Bob’s Red Mill package, and it is soooooo good! Chocolate Macaroons 2 egg whites 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 tsp almond extract 1 cup shredded coconut 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Beat egg whites and […]
The posts for this December will all focus on gluten free christmas cookies and treats, one posted every few days between now and Christmas. This first recipe for Peanut Butter Balls has been in my family for a long time….I can remember my brother and I sneaking into the freezer to eat these when my […]