More and more Celiacs are finding they have low Vitamin D3 levels. Is there a link to these levels and Celiac Disease or is it a coincidence? Dr. Vikki gives us some things to think about…

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Kristen has two great websites that are different that all the other gluten-free review sites out there, which is quite refreshing. You must check out Naturally Dah’ling and Gluten Free Fox. In this episode, Kristen finally finds the perfect product for her pup! And the video is actually pretty funny, because Waylon steals the show…

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Snikiddy for the persnickety

by Jay on June 25, 2009

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I could just write this review like this, “Kids like cheese puffs. The end.” I could say this because that is pretty much how it happened. Snikkidy Grilled Puffs arrived in the mail, I opened them, and they were gone in seconds. To be honest, that is likely the best review a vendor can get, right? Once the kids took a breath I asked how they tasted and they said they were a little crunchier than their old brand, and they were better because they weren’t boring (their words, not mine). I myself have never been a cheese puff snack fan because they always tasted very artificial to me. I did not find that with Snikiddy at all. I would describe these as a cheese puff you might get at a hip restaurant. You’ll either get that scenario or won’t. I can definitely say that I am VERY interested in trying some of their other products too! hint hint Snikiddy staff ;-)

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My son said that for Father’s day we should make ‘Dad sized cookies’. Obviously, he is a genius. When I asked how big the cookies should be, he said…at least the size of my head! So I looked in my GF closet and staring back at me was a 5ldb bag of Jules Gluten Free flour, this would be the weapon of choice for sure. I don’t think I would trust many other flours with such a herculean task, and I even had doubts that Jules could stand up to the challenge. As you all know, most gluten-free cookies will crumble if you would make them too large. We used a Toll House recipe for the cookies and as you can clearly see….the men of the house got the job done! I can’t wait to take these babies into work today too. Now where did I put that wheel barrel?

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fathersday

Just a quick post to say Happy Fathers Day to all the gluten-free dads out there. I have had great day so far, with awesome gifts. One of my favorite gifts was the Cuisinart Hand Mixer that I can make protein fruit soothies with as seen in the picture. Thank you to my two boys…that’s Reid (who does all his own stunts) age 6 on my right and Zach (ladies man) age 9 on my left. Well, off to the pool! Have a great day everyone!

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Cheeseblunder In Paradise

by Jay on June 20, 2009

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This was my first visit to Cheeseburger In Paradise, and most certainly my last. I ordered a Caribbean Chicken Sandwich off of their GF menu which sounded pretty darn good {Jerk-rubbed chicken breast served,
with Pepper Jack cheese, red and yellow roasted peppers, and a red pepper aioli sauce}. I waited for about 25 minutes, while they were not busy at all, and finally received my order which included a nice whole wheat bun…great. So I explained I couldn’t have the bun, hence ordering from the GF menu. The waiters response was, “Well, you can take it off or wait for a whole new order.” I sent him back for a new order and after another 25 minutes he comes out to say he is not sure I should have the included peppers because they have some seasoning on them. I stated that they are on the GF menu so they should be safe, yes? He said, “well, you can try them but its at your own risk.” Damn! You gotta be kidding me Cheeseburger In Paradise?!?!?! Get it together would ya! Verdict….FAIL!

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Dr. Vikki: Episode 8 Enterolab Gluten Test

June 17, 2009

Ever thought about using a lab for genetic testing? Check out Dr. Vikki’s opinion right here…

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Pistacia Vera: The Dessert Boutique

June 14, 2009

Pistacia Vera is one of those places where you bring your friends and show off the treasure you have found as if it’s your own. You feel like it’s your discovery and the staff actually makes you feel like you own it. And it’s spotless…I mean surgical room spotless. I even snuck into the back [...]

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Gluten Free Sensations

June 9, 2009

Every time I attend a conference I run into the good folks at Gluten Free Sensations. And when I say ‘I run into them’ I mean that I stalk their table for some really impressive goodies that they always have on hand. Their products include Pancake & Waffle Mix, French Vanilla Almond Granola, Apple Crisp [...]

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GLEE! An Easy Guide to Gluten-Free Independence

June 7, 2009

Thankfully there are all kinds of books out there for those affected by Celiac Disease who have to follow a gluten-free diet. There are excellent cook books, restaurant guides, medical references and so on available on the bookshelves today, so what’s so special about GLEE!? With all of these books available, there was still none [...]

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Dr Vikki: Episodes 6 and 7

June 4, 2009

Children and Gluten

Osteoporosis and Gluten

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Gluten Free Post Twitter Party on NBC4

June 3, 2009

Check out this video clip where I was interviewed by NBC4 Columbus for Celiac Awareness Month and our GF Twitter Party! Party pics to come soon…

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Namaste wins me back!

June 2, 2009

Earlier last year I reviewed a pizza crust mix from Namaste Foods, and lets just say I don’t think I was very nice about it. But that’s me and that’s my blog take it or leave it. The funny thing about writing negative reviews is how defensive some of the readers of this blog [...]

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Gluten Free Post on the Network News!

May 29, 2009

The video isn’t available yet but I will post it Monday as soon as they hand it over to me. I was really excited to have NBC Channel 4 Columbus be so interested in our upcoming party and Celiac Awareness! The news did a great piece and included a couple of local restaurants that are [...]

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