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Cabbage and Cod. Two “Cs” that are Celiac Friendly.

September 2nd, 2008 No Comments

Opening the refrigerator in late August, you risk falling victim to an avalanche of late-season summer squash, peppers, potatoes, cabbage and corn. Our garden may only have 6 weeks to go, but the harvest is still sweet. Tonight, cabbage caught our eye and a sweet and savory dinner ensued. Total cook time was less than [...]

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Think Bars Hit the Spot

June 4th, 2008 1 Comment

For years, Brandi has said it best: DC girls are “gals on the go” and need big purses to carry all their gear. For a long time, before I adopted a gluten-free lifestyle, when I needed a meal in my purse, I grabbed an Odwalla bar or a ZonePerfect bar. Now, I find or fear [...]

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Rice noodles are safe, right?

April 15th, 2008 4 Comments

Thai cuisine may be the most misleading for us gluties. Rice bowls, rice paper wraps, rice noodles, it all should equal GF goodness, right? WRONG!
Soy sauce is a central element to almost all Thai cuisine, so while many of the ethnic carbs are rice-based, the sauces are dangerous. Dumplings, some spring rolls and many fried [...]

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Review: Bob’s Red Mill Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix

February 14th, 2008 No Comments

I’ve made these cookies before; more than once. The first few times, they came out too crispy or too chewy but, alas, dear readers, I think I have finally mastered this mix. And, by mastered, I mean I would feel fine mailing a dozen to my German-grandmother-in-law for a taste test. These cookies are buttery, [...]

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