As we made our way back from Chicago to Colorado this summer, we made an overnight stop in Omaha, Nebraska.  We needed to stock up on some food for the last day of our drive, …

About a month ago, we were at the Boulder Farmer’s Market and discovered a new vendor, Lillabee (www.lillabeebaking.com,) selling gluten-free baking mixes.  I love supporting local entrepreneurs, so we purchased a bag of their pancake …

My daughter was recently invited to a birthday party at a cooking school for kids.  On the menu was chicken salad (which was gluten-free and dairy-free) and chocolate chip scones (which were not).  So, we …

One of the hardest things about taking gluten out of your child’s diet is all of the “kid” foods they have to give up.  Suddenly, staples such as chicken nuggets, pizza, and macaroni and cheese …

My family and I recently traveled to San Francisco for a weeklong vacation over spring break.  We stayed in an apartment in the Richmond district of San Francisco, which is sandwiched between the Presidio to …

Vacation is a time to get away, relax and have fun.  But for families with food allergies, vacations can also be stressful, as finding restaurants that offer allergen-free meals is challenging.
With a little planning and …

First, let me say that I don’t use cookbooks as much as I used to.  Now that I know how to substitute the appropriate gluten-free flour blend, depending on what I’m trying to make, I …

Making the transition from eating regular, wheat-filled products to gluten-free products can be overwhelming.  You have to get rid of products you have been buying for years, and you have to start buying unfamiliar brands.  …

My daughter recently needed some gluten-free brownies for a mining exercise they were doing in her class.  It was somehow related to their Alaska study unit, but I think it was just an excuse to …

With the Super Bowl (and Super Bowl parties) approaching, the question of what food and beverages to serve your friends naturally comes up, and in our gluten-free house, traditional beer is off limits.  But what …