Okay, so I’ve been MIA lately, but for good reason! My wedding is coming up in just a few weeks and all of the festivities have finally started to come together. Now, I don’t know how many of you are married or engaged, but for those singles out there- take this as a warning- WeddingContinue reading “Gluten Free Bride- Having my cake & eating it too!”
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Gluten Free Shredded Chicken Chili
Chili is a fabulous comfort food, and, if done right, it can be pretty healthy. This recipe does not have a lot of extras and is pretty filling- so long as you don’t add sour cream and cheese to it! I usually make a pretty big batch because it freezes well. If you want, youContinue reading “Gluten Free Shredded Chicken Chili”
Gluten Free Grown-Up Mac & Cheese
Mac and cheese was one of my favorite things to eat when I was growing up. I have to admit, I was a mac and cheese snob. That powdered cheese didn’t do it for me and I would ONLY eat the ones that came with the premade “gooey” cheese. Yeah- I know. Processed food isContinue reading “Gluten Free Grown-Up Mac & Cheese”
Gluten Free Kitchen Basics
One of the biggest challenges and yet by far the best plan for those with celiac disease is keeping a gluten free kitchen. When I lived alone this was not a big deal at all. After my diagnosis I took EVERYTHING out of my cabinets and the refrigerator and did a major overhaul. I madeContinue reading “Gluten Free Kitchen Basics”
Review: Tone It Up Diet & Fitness Plan
Being gluten free is pretty darn challenging at times. Unfortunately, one of the challenges we don’t tend to think about are diet plans. Most people assume that having celiac disease means you are at normal weight or even underweight. However, many individuals are diagnosed while being considered obese. In addition, patients tend to GAIN waitContinue reading “Review: Tone It Up Diet & Fitness Plan”
New Year? New You!
All right ladies and gents- it’s that time of year again! Let’s start 2014 by making a promise to start taking better care of ourselves. I use the word “promise” and not “resolution” because, to me, a promise is something we tend to take more serious. The majority of us tend to use January 1stContinue reading “New Year? New You!”
Holiday Rehab: Peppermint Body Scrub & Cranberry Facial
Phew! The holidays are over! I’m not trying to sound like a grinch because as you know, I absolutely love the holidays. By now, though, all of the presents have been opened (and apparently I was a very good girl this year!), the yummy meals have been eaten, and well… lots of wine seems toContinue reading “Holiday Rehab: Peppermint Body Scrub & Cranberry Facial”
Gluten Free Fig Cookies (Cuccidati)
Cuccidati, or fig cookies as they are more often called, are one the popular treats that pop up around the holiday season. A staple in Sicily, these yummy Christmastime cookies are filled with figs, dates, raisins, and a variety of spices! They are a bit time consuming to make, but worth the effort! Filling 2Continue reading “Gluten Free Fig Cookies (Cuccidati)”
Gluten Free Shampoo & Conditioner
The decision to use gluten free shampoo and conditioner is entirely individual. Some people recommend using them, others do not. Now, please mind you that I’m simply sharing my OPINION on this sensitive subject. For myself, I try to use a gluten free shampoo and I do recommend it for my patients (please note thatContinue reading “Gluten Free Shampoo & Conditioner”
Lithuanian Kugelis
In my family, Christmas wouldn’t be complete without one of our favorite dishes- homemade kugelis. Kugelis is a traditional Lithuanian dish made of grated potatoes, eggs, and bacon. It’s probably one of my favorite things to eat and once you look over the recipe you will see why- there’s nothing healthy about it! It’s trulyContinue reading “Lithuanian Kugelis”
Fit Fabulous and Gluten Free 