Fears. We all have them. If someone were to ask you what yours was, would you know? I would… Allyson Bain. Heard of her? I’m not afraid of her per se, I’m afraid of what happened to her. She has lived through my number one, number two fear. In 2004, at 14 years old she … Read More › 
It is Fresh Friday again and rather than aim for the vegetables, I turned towards fruit. It is fair to say that this week, I’ve been starfruit struck! I’ve had carambola (as they are also called) before but noticed that I’ve never seen anyone else pick one up at the store. Since they were on … Read More › 
Many snackers might recall Keebler Munch ‘ems. They were popular crackers in the nineties that were “baked ’til they crunch like chips” and came in original, cheddar, ranch, and sour cream and onion, with other flavors added after a successful run. These aren’t gf and have been discontinued (which appears to have happened around the … Read More › 
I don’t usually eat breakfast and if I do it is typically a banana. Effortless and nutritious, it is my go-to especially when I’m away from home because it doesn’t come with any risks. Well, slipping on a peel may be considered one but we’ll let that slide. This morning I was just hungry. No … Read More › 
My parents are back from their tropical vacation (a bit jealous since I’ve had to shovel out numerous times this week) and we went to dinner. Where? Luciano’s Italian Brick Oven in Mars, PA. Why? Mainly because pizza is my dad’s favorite food but it’s also close to their house, they were exhausted from traveling … Read More › 
Many gf followers clean eat rather than try replacement products, so comfort foods are commonly overlooked. But with a winter like this, my mind is glued to them despite my typical diet. Hearty and filling, that toasty feeling takes over your body in a way that a quick wind can’t just tear away from you. … Read More › 
After my outing to Jean-Marc Chattelier’s French Bakery for their dazzling gluten free macarons, I decided to make a day of it and hit another gf friendly establishment on my way back. Again at the suggestion of the Meetup group, I tried a place they had visited together a few months back, The Oven Pizza … Read More › 
The Meetup at the Cheesecake Factory with the Greater Pittsburgh Celiac and Gluten Free Living Group yielded a bunch of information and a plethora of suggestions. One that stuck with me was the mention of gluten free macarons from the Jean-Marc Chatellier’s French Bakery in Millvale (213 North Avenue). On this single digit temperature Saturday … Read More › 
First Fresh Friday of February! Up this week? Parsnips! I don’t have any logic behind why I chose them, other than I went to Soergel’s Orchards Market in Wexford a few days prior and decided they didn’t look too intimidating. How hard can a dirty white carrot-looking vegetable be? I picked up four…just in case … Read More › 
I have to admit, Aldi stores weren’t really on my radar until recently. I had gone for my grandpa with a list a number of times but never really looked around at anything else on my errands. My mom, who lives near one (actually most of Pittsburgh lives near one because there are about twenty … Read More › 
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