I'm so used to not finding anything gluten-free that's not pre-made in coffee shops that I hardly notice anymore. But when something is gluten-free, safely handled, and NOT pre-made, it makes my day. That happened to me recently, and I had to share it with you. I was visiting the Ferens Art Gallery in Kingston-Upon-Hull in the UK. Now Hull may not be top of your list of places to visit, but it's worth the trip: Loads of maritime history (it is a very important port and has been for centuries), the location where more than 2 million European immigrants passed through on their way to the US ..read more

You might have noticed that I love chocolate – gluten-free brownies, cakes, treats, you name it...I love that deep chocolatey taste. And I love it even more with marshmallow. There's something about the gooey sweetness of marshmallows that gives these chocolate brownies an extra kick. And of course they are gluten free and easy! Marshmallow Brownies   Prep: 15 minutes. Bake: 18 minutes. Makes 16 brownies 150 grams butter 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup cocoa powder 3 eggs 1 cup rice flour 1/2 cup sweet rice flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 cup milk 1-2 T marshmallow fluff, any brand, or gluten-fre ..read more

You might have heard about buckwheat, and like many celiacs, you may be wondering if it is gluten-free. With wheat in the name, it’s easy to get confused – but buckwheat is safe for us to eat. Is buckwheat gluten free? In a word, yes, buckwheat is gluten free. Buckwheat, or Fagopyrum esculentum to scientists, is not a cereal grain – it’s related to rhubarb! The flour is made from grinding up buckwheat seeds, or groats. Although it apparently originated in China about 6000 years ago, today’s largest producers are both China and Russia. Eastern Europeans call buckwheat groats kasha an ..read more

If you’re here, you’re interested in gluten-free baking. Welcome!  It’s a fun and adventurous world, so let your self go wild. Experiment with different types of flour. Find some reliable recipes and, when you’re ready, get creative with substitutions. But always, always, read the label on every ingredient you buy. Companies can change ingredients, and some items that sound safe can be dangerous. Others that sound dangerous can be safe (buckwheat, I am thinking of you!) In this post, I share some tricky ingredients that you should know about Flour Obviously, we have to watch out for the ..read more

Cold winter days, long dark nights, busy weeks – whether it’s school, work, family, or all of the above, getting a tasty and nurturing gluten-free meal on the table can be tough. That’s why I love my slow cooker, and this easy “dump it in and walk away” roast pork recipe. Start it in the morning and come home to a delicious dinner everyone can enjoy. Or if you eat dinner foods for breakfast, like I do, start it before bed and wake up to a meal that will get your day off to a delicious gluten-free start! Ingredients 1 pork roast, frozen or defrosted. If it has a thick fat layer, consider trim ..read more

I love helping people who are new to gluten-free baking get started. Too often, newly diagnosed celiacs start by buying commercial replacements that claim to be “just like” the originals. Some are, some aren’t. Almost all are ridiculously expensive. Easy, Tasty, Gluten Free is all about baking your own gluten-free treats and loving them. Almost every week, I hear from new celiacs who love my recipes, and want to become better gluten free bakers themselves. Here are some tips to help. Best of all, they’re free! (Note: none of the links in this post are affiliate links, and I am not paid or oth ..read more

Need an easy, make ahead dinner? Want something flexible, healthy, and delicious? Shish Kebab is the answer! A common meal in places around the Mediterranean and the Middle East, shish kebab is a combination of meats and vegetables, skewered and grilled. Although many people think of it as a lamb dish, it’s just as good with chicken, beef, even shrimp. And while I grew up with mushrooms, tomatoes, sweet pepper and onion as the vegetables, you can substitute whatever you prefer here too. It’s the ultimate adaptable meal – and it’s naturally gluten free! Ingredients 2 chicken breasts, cut into ..read more

Join the live Q&A, buy a raffle ticket, learn and help Imagine being on a gluten-free diet and with very little money to spare. Imagine needing to rely on food banks, and finding nothing gluten free on the shelves. Imagine knowing that the only food you could afford was not safe for you to eat. Sadly, many celiacs are faced with exactly this problem. So are millions of other people with other food allergies and sensitivities. The team at FOODiversity is helping. They know that food allergies can push people deeper into food insecurity, and that most emergency assistance food programs can ..read more

As a celiac who also loves to travel, I recently spent a few weeks bouncing from place to place in the US, catching up with friends and family. Nine stops in 3 weeks is a bit much, but it was great fun to see people I hadn’t seen in ages. Along the way, I made some great gluten-free dining discoveries. This post shares my gluten-free and celiac-safe city discoveries. Part 2, coming soon, is about finding gluten-free dining in rural New York State. Note that I do not get any money or other compensation for these reviews; I’m just spreading the word and trying to make life easier for fellow cel ..read more

Summertime: time for picnics and barbeques, long conversations with friends, and the slower pace of vacation. Summer deserves a special dessert, and my Easy, Tasty Gluten Free cookbook has one for you: These Ginger-Berry Sundaes are guaranteed to be a hit. And they are so easy to make! You can make the syrup and fruit the day before; assembling the sundaes takes less than 10 minutes. Use granita to make it dairy free as well as gluten free. Ingredients 1 lb (500 gr) mixed berries, fresh or frozen 50 grams (about one thumb length) whole ginger 1 cup sugar 1 ⅔ c water 1 cinnamon stick Lemon sor ..read more