Chocolate Banana Bread
There is a famed spa called Rancho La Puerta that sits in Baja on the border between California and Mexico in the town of Tecate. “The Ranch” as we call it, sits on 3,000 acres, and is magical. La...
View ArticleGingerbread: The Perfect Winter Dessert
Cold, snowy weather means it’s baking time at my house. In fact, it’s snowing hard right now and visibility is low. Good idea to stay indoors! Gingerbread for Two There’s something about this kind of...
View ArticleGluten-Free in Santa Fe, NM: Corn Fungus Anyone?
We have been to Santa Fe, NM every year for decades, and try to visit in the spring—before the summer crowds. We decided to make this visit a “road trip,” so we drove through Great Sand Dunes National...
View ArticleGluten-Free on a Viking Ocean Cruise from Rome to Barcelona
They say that tossing coins in Rome’s Trevi Fountain assures your return. Decades ago—on our first trip to Europe as newlyweds—I tossed those coins and my wish finally came true. We sailed from Rome,...
View ArticleGluten-Free Cooking for Two – new cookbook
I was preparing dinner one night when I had a BFO (Blinding Flash of the Obvious): Gluten-Free Cooking for Two I realized that I live in a two-person household, yet I’ve always cooked for the standard...
View ArticleGluten-Free Cooking for Two– new cookbook by Carol Fenster
I was preparing dinner one night when I had a BFO (Blinding Flash of the Obvious): I realized that I live in a two-person household, yet I’ve always cooked for the standard family-of-four. Gluten-Free...
View ArticleThree Fabulous (Gluten-Free) Days in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Antigua Inn Imagine a beautiful 100-year-old adobe house—conveniently located near the famous Santa Fe square—that has been remodeled to preserve its heritage, but with every modern convenience...
View ArticleFocaccia Flatbread
Of all the foods we crave on a gluten-free diet, bread is always at the top of the list. But many of us assume that there isn’t time to bake bread when we barely have time to get dinner on the table…...
View ArticleBananas-Foster Bread Pudding for Two
Bananas Foster Bread Pudding for Two Bread Pudding–The Ultimate Comfort FoodOf all the comfort-food desserts I know of, bread pudding is undoubtedly one of the more appealing to me. I’m fond of heavy,...
View ArticleYes, You Can Bake Bread Even When You Are Time-Challenged
Of all the foods we crave on a gluten-free diet, bread is always at the top of the list. Focaccia Flatbread is a quick, easy bread with loads of flavor. We gluten-free folks really love our bread! But...
View ArticleWhat is Carol Reading? A Peak into Her Library
I am a voracious reader. In fact, it’s my favorite pastime; it educates me, entertains me, and calms me at the end of a hectic day. I consume several books per month and I am always looking for my...
View ArticlePanzanella: Gluten-Free Bread Salad
Well, it’s tomato time again. As summer draws to an end, Farmer’s Markets and grocery stores are overflowing and my garden pots produce my favorite tomato varieties?grape and cherry tomatoes?in...
View ArticleCalibrate Your Oven for the Best Gluten-Free Baking
There are many reasons for disappointing baking results, but here is one that you can control: your oven temperature. Properly calibrated oven helps gluten-free baking With the Fall season here and...
View ArticleGluten-Free Wine Dinner Menu
As they say, “we’ve come a long way, baby.” Vesta Dipping Grill in Denver held a 5-course wine-tasting menu recently, designed specifically for gluten-free diners, and was described as “celiac-safe.”...
View ArticleBaking the Perfect Gluten-Free Loaf
Has this ever happened to you? You read a book and become so immersed in it that time stands still and you can’t put it down. That happened to me with How to Bake the Perfect Life by Barbara O’Neal....
View ArticleGluten and Allergen-Free Expo Features All-Star Cast
Choosing gluten and allergen free foods and learning to implement these types of diets can be very tricky. To ease the process, the Gluten & Allergen Free Expo will be jam-packed with experts,...
View ArticleGluten-Free in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona beckoned to us this winter and we succumbed to the allure of warm temperatures, sunny skies, and the promise of fine dining. But would it be gluten-free fine dining? Eating...
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