From the monthly archives:

October 2008

Our gluten-free election party menu

October 30, 2008
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We are really excited about this year’s election. So excited in fact, that we are throwing an election party! Rather than have the party be a potluck and not know who is going to bring what glutenous food item, we decided that we would prepare all the snacks and everyone else can just bring their [...]

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Chicken Enchiladas with roasted poblano salsa

October 29, 2008
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Enchiladas have long been one of my favorite items at Mexican restaurants. These are really simple to throw together, as long as you have time to let them bake in the oven. The poblano salsa has really nice flavor and can be made several days in advance.
Roasted Poblano Salsa (makes about 3 cups)

4 roma tomatoes
1/2 [...]

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Great Gluten-Free Cookbook

October 27, 2008
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I picked up a copy of Gluten Free and Easy by Robyn Russell several months ago. The photographs of the food are spectacular! I have looked through countless gluten-free cookbooks, and many of them don’t provide any pictures of the food. I tend choose which recipe I’m going to make based upon how the final [...]

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Weekly Roundup: October 20-26

October 26, 2008

Love It
The Red Avocado in Iowa City, Iowa has delicious gluten-free dining options. My grandmother-in-law treated me to lunch this weekend, and the food was delicious. The Red Avocado specializes in fresh, organic, vegan, locally grown ingredients. My lunch was entirely gluten free, healthful and delicious. I had fresh-squeezed orange juice and a tofu scramble, [...]

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Delicious Gluten-Free Soup

October 25, 2008

I love soup, but it seems like it takes forever to make it from scratch. I have found a few ready-to-serve gluten-free soups available in a can or box that are really terrific!
Imagine Organic Soups
Imagine makes the most amazing Creamy Tomato Soup! The soup is creamy and rich, and it’s gluten free. It even says [...]

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Rock the Vote Wearing Stila’s Gluten-Free Lipstick

October 24, 2008
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Even ladies with celiac disease can join in wearing Stila’s Rock the Vote Red Lipstick on November 4th! According to Stila’s customer service department, Rock the Vote Red Lipstick is free of wheat, barley, rye, and oats. Rock the Vote Red is a bold, scarlet color that’s bound to make a statement at the polls. In [...]

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Bistro 110 in Chicago: Gourmet Gluten-Free Meals

October 23, 2008
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Chicago has a variety of restaurants that offer gluten-free meals. I particularly enjoy Bistro 110. The American-French cuisine is amazing, and the chefs are very knowledgeable about preparing gluten free food. In fact, they invited me to order what I wanted on the menu and said that they could make it [...]

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Weekly Roundup: October 12-19

October 21, 2008

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I admit that I am not exactly gifted in the kitchen and leave much of the cooking to Drew (yes, I am very, very lucky). Most of the meals that I make come out of box or from a recipe. I can, however, make spaghetti and marinara. My favorite gluten-free pasta is DeBoles Corn [...]

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Five ways to support your gluten-free spouse

October 20, 2008

While Crystal has celiac disease, I am fortunate enough to be able to eat anything. Here are five ways I support her gluten-free diet. (This list works for boyfriends, girlfriends, best friends, and significant others as well!)

Be supportive, not resentful. Whenever you are unable to eat something for a meal because your spouse is allergic, [...]

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