Two years! I’ve been gluten free for two years! I do not have an exact date in April because I had no idea that I wouldn’t be going back, but it was definitely April. Anyway, lots of people celebrate with making gluten free cakes, cupcakes, cookies and other treats, but I decided to celebrate with … Read More › 
During some discussions about gluten free dining in Pittsburgh with the MeetUp group, I heard Casbah mentioned a handful of times. Diners were in agreement that the big Burrito Restaurant Group establishments were a good experience, but noted that they do not have actual gluten free menus (I also confirmed this via email with Kaya, Soba … Read More › 
Determining what is gluten free is a daily task. Whether it is going out to eat or cooking for myself at home, I can’t avoid it. If I want to ingest something, I need to know with as much certainty as is available. When meeting new people, you’ll often encounter the question, “What do you … Read More › 
Trying to switch off places I eat, I jumped at the invite for a Saturday lunch with a friend of a friend. She and I are going to be in a wedding together in August, and since we are the only two in the area, it made sense to discuss some bachelorette party type planning. Since … Read More › 
Giving up gluten for Lent? For those who don’t have celiac disease or aren’t gluten sensitive, giving up wheat (and other gluten laden products) may seem like an unnecessarily hard task to try. But some do it. I actually recall going to lunch last year and hearing from the waiter about someone in the back … Read More › 
About a week ago, I received an email from Naturally Soergel’s in Wexford (north of Pittsburgh) about a class they were offering tonight. Seasonal Eating and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for a Healthy Body was listed as the topic. I can’t say that I popped up like a Toaster Strudel with excitement or had a feeling … Read More › 
I went to my second MeetUp today! I was so pleased with my first outing at The Cheesecake Factory that I signed up for another. After having done the first one alone to test out the waters and force myself to talk to strangers, I asked my newly gluten free friend if she’d like to … Read More › 
It’s February. To me that translates to not being able to go to the store without being bombarded with cutesy displays of valentines and aisles of tempting chocolates…assorted heart-shaped boxes, chocolates shaped as roses and cuddly critters, bags of hearts, and cupids in all varieties as well as a few anti V-day specialties. You name … Read More › 
Sometimes you just need a friend. And when you live a gluten free lifestyle, it is ideal to have a gluten free friend. Not to replace ones you have, but because they relate to this whole other dimension. They can understand the obstacles you encounter, share their own, offer advice, swap recipes, and overall be supportive and … Read More › 
I love watching cooking shows, but my favorite is The Chew. They have a sparkly chemistry and I pick up tips that I’ve put to good use time and time again. Yep, finally a cooking show where I use the tips… Michael Symon is often times the person I’m learning from since he is the … Read More › 
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