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About the Author
In addition to celiac, I also have 17 food allergies. And I'm deathly allergic to peanuts, can't even be near someone who just ate a peanut-y stack or I could end up in the ER.I'm still learning how to live and eat well despite a very restricted diet, which (due to my peanut allergy) also means a restricted life.
Category Archives: Living Gluten-Free
The Week in Review: Graduation & Gluten
Mr. Munger is now the proud owner of a BA. He’s been out of the area for the past two years, so I haven’t even begun to fully adjust to the idea that he won’t have to head back up … Continue reading
Posted in Food Allergies, General Updates, Gluten-Free Dining, Living Gluten-Free
Tagged Allergen Free, allergies, Allergy Free, cooking, family, Food allergies, life
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My Allergy-Free/Gluten-Free Thanksgiving
Yes, I know it’s now December and this is no longer seasonally fitting to talk about Thanksgiving. I’d planned on showing off pictures of my Thanksgiving feast sooner, but the combination of coming down with a cold that just didn’t … Continue reading
Posted in General Life, General Updates, Living Allergy-Free, Living Gluten-Free
Tagged Allergen Free, Allergy Free, family, food, Food allergies, Gluten free, Gluten-free, Holidays
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It’s Official: I’m Allergic to the World
“Wouldn’t it be bad if I found out I was allergic to more foods?” My sister, Shannon, shot me back a worried look that said, “Don’t even joke about that!” With my already nearly epic allergen list (peanuts, mushrooms, coconut, … Continue reading
Glutened Again: The Magic of Ice Cream
While my neighbors take advantage of a cooler summer day by having a garage sale and the kids ride bikes in the afternoon sun, the ice cream man is serenading the local residents with tinny versions of “Silent Night” and … Continue reading
Posted in General Life, Gluten-Free, Gluten-Free 101, Gluten-Free Dining, Living Gluten-Free, Recommendations
Tagged Celiac, family, Food allergies, Gluten free, life
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Disneyland: The Happiest (Gluten-Free) Place on Earth
I’ll be honest with you, I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with Disneyland. Spending a day at Mickey’s lair makes me feel like I’m vacationing inside of a giant advertisement—an entire theme park dedicated to living in, wearing, … Continue reading
Posted in Living Gluten-Free, Pictures, Recommendations
Tagged baking, cooking, Disney, Disneyland, family, food, Gluten free, Gluten-free, Health, life, Travel
Gluten-Free Living: What the Menu Isn’t Telling You
I used to blindly walk into an unfamiliar restaurant with my fingers thoroughly crossed in the hopes that there was something on the menu I could eat without too much modification. And then I’d see it. That small little asterisk … Continue reading
Posted in Gluten-Free 101, Gluten-Free Dining, Hidden Gluten, Living Gluten-Free, Tips for Eating Out, Where to Start
Tagged baking, cooking, food, Gluten free, Gluten-free
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Mr. Yuck Stickers: Helping You Stay Gluten-Free
My friend, Emmalie, who is gluten and lactose free as well as vegetarian, and I were talking about the complicated process of going gluten-free. And she shared an excellent idea with me about how she keeps track of what foods … Continue reading
Posted in Gluten-Free 101, Gluten-Free in the Kitchen, Living Gluten-Free, Where to Start
Tagged allergies, baking, Children, cooking, Education, family, food, Food allergies, Gluten free, Gluten-free, Health, Kids
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Gluten-Free Dining: Indian Food
Unlike a lot of typical “American” dishes that are centered primarily around wheat, a lot of Indian dishes are naturally gluten-free because of the focus on rice. I also find that Mexican food (providing you stay clear of the flour … Continue reading
Posted in Favorite Restaurants, Gluten-Free, Gluten-Free Dining, Living Gluten-Free
Tagged cooking, Curry, family, food, Food allergies, Gluten free, Gluten-free, Indian food, life
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Gluten-Free 101: Foods and ingredients to Avoid
So, you’ve just been diagnosed with coeliac disease or you’re starting an elimination diet to determine the future state of your relationship with gluten. You’re feeling overwhelmed and unsure of where to go from here. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed … Continue reading
Posted in Gluten-Free 101, Living Gluten-Free, What is Gluten?, Where to Start
Tagged allergies, Famlily, food, Food allergies, Foodie, Gluten free, Gluten-free, Health, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living
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Gluten-Free 101: How do you read ingredient labels?
I grew up in a family with a lot of food allergies, so reading ingredient labels looking for random things like mushrooms, mint, carrots, and honeydew was just a part of life. It wasn’t until I discovered I had Celiac … Continue reading
