When you first hear your doctor say: “It’s Celiac disease,” you may feel a sense of pure dread. What visions go through your mind at that moment? For many, it is all the delicious wheat-containing foods that you’ve known and loved all your life. And now they’re all out of your reach! I felt the…
Orzo is a popular rice shaped pasta that is often used in salads, and other Italian dishes. But, our main concern today is: Is orzo gluten free? Is regular orzo gluten free? NO, regular orzo is NOT gluten free. Although it resembles rice, it is actually pasta made from wheat flour. This means that regular…
Have you heard of gluten free ramen noodles? Is it even possible? Many of us remember ramen noodles as the quick snack of choice back in college days. No matter what time of day or night, when you got a craving for something savory it was the easy choice. Why? Because they were quick, cheap…
Can you say comfort eating? I knew you could! If you’re anything like me, all of this extra time spent at home means indulging in a few extra favorite meals. And when I think of the ultimate comfort food, I definitely think of pasta! A bowl of steaming hot pasta as you snuggle up on…
Some products just make you think: “Oh, there must be wheat in there! I definitely can’t eat it.” Wonton wrappers are one of those products for me. And sometimes, you just really want to whip up some delicious wonton soup. So, are wonton wrappers available in a gluten free format? I went on a hunt…
Is couscous gluten free? Couscous is a tiny type of pasta, popular in Middle Eastern dishes in particular. It is a very popular food in the world and it is readily available at grocery stores. There are three types of couscous available: Lebanese, Moroccan and Israeli. Are any of the types of couscous gluten free?…
“Do you have a gluten free menu?” “Are there any gluten free options?” These are the questions that gluten intolerant and Celiac people have to ask every time they go out for dinner which can be a source of real pain and can dampen an evening. Fortunately, there are more and more gluten free restaurants…
