The Bite-Sized Celiac Erika Kubitz and I—though we’ve never met—have a major thing in common: We both had celiac disease affecting our lives long before we knew it. Luckily, we found out and want to help others who may be struggling to find the answers to their celiac questions. It’s always a wonderful relief to… Read More
Category Archives: Celiac
My life after silent celiac disease has been a constant work in progress. I was relieved and grateful for my diagnosis 15 years ago, but soon learned that healthful living with celiac is not just about diet. Celiac disease is a hard thing to teach or explain. If we all become more aware… Read More
After much trial and error, I feel like I’ve landed in a beautiful place. Wellness, healthy food, peace and beauty are all inextricably linked. They cannot be considered separately. Eating healthy, physical activity, a positive outlook, getting rest, and working on inspiring, purposeful projects are all integral to each other for happiness and well-being. It’s… Read More
Last week, a friend reached out to me about her new celiac diagnosis. She messaged me the news and we scheduled a meet-up for the next day. I had 24 hours to think about what I was going to say, so I wrote this letter. It got me thinking about how truly amazed I am… Read More
Holiday spirits will certainly get you in the spirit—unless you sip something that makes you sick. Many people can go with the flow and imbibe their holiday cocktails without worry, but for those of us with celiac, gluten sensitivity, food allergies, or even those of us watching our weight, it can be very challenging. But… Read More
I’m recommending a Slow Food Summer. C’mon… it’s summertime and the perfect time to experiment with whole, healthy foods and new recipes, gardening and fishing (even scalloping) too! Some of us still have a few weeks left of summer, so why not go ahead and make the most of it. We tend to go for… Read More
May is Celiac Awareness Month. As someone who lived with undiagnosed celiac for much of my life, it’s incredibly important for me to spread the word about this serious genetic autoimmune disease. I have a super clear memory of DREAMING of hiking to the top of a mountain without stopping. I was young, thin and… Read More
So happy to share that I received a lovely assortment of essential oils from Aroma Foundry! Essential oils are nature’s apothecary. Like a misty morning, a warm towel from the dryer, the best cup of coffee or the way the sun feels on your face, essential oils make life feel a lil’ bit more special.… Read More
I am delighted and grateful to be featured in the Spring 2017 issue of Simply Gluten Free magazine! Simply Gluten Free is both a print and online publication that informs and educates those who are interested in learning more about allergen free cooking and healthful meal preparation. Every issue includes personal testimonials of those who’ve… Read More
I was so excited when Nairn’s Gluten Free contacted me and asked if I could review their Whole Grain Oat Crackers and Oat Grahams because I’ve been looking for a good, minimally processed GF accompaniment to appetizers and charcuterie plates when having guests over! A delicious surprise arrived at my place These crackers put a… Read More