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Brandi’s rant (You’re celiac… how about a sandwich?) reminded me of an article that I read recently in New York Times Magazine by Paul Mercurio called, “Consumer Man.”

“I’m one of those people who yell at store clerks. Not just any store clerks, but the ones who are rude, incompetent or indifferent. In other words, all [...]

I heard twice in the last 24 hours that gluten free can’t be done. Words and phrases like “impossible” and “it’s in everything” peppered these conversations. To that end, let’s review what a log of what a glutie consumed in a 24-hour window this week and you tell us if it seems like we eat [...]

During a recent business trip to the Midwest to meet with an inspired group of farmers, academics, nutritionists and communicators advocating for healthy, fresh food in the U.S., the reality of much-needed “gluten education” was prevalent. Due diligence requires us celiacs and gluten-free goddesses (and gods) to call ahead, request special meals, put out a [...]

One thing that I have found exceedingly difficult is grabbing something to eat on the run. Think of all the foods people eat when they are in a hurry: burgers, sandwiches, donuts, muffins, scones… ok, I’ll stop, my mouth is watering! Anyway, most of the foods you can carry are portable because they [...]