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Carol Fenster Shares Recipes From Her Latest Gluten-Free CookbookIf you haven't heard of Carol Fenster, then you're likely a VERY newly-diagnosed Celiac...for Carol is legendary in the gluten-free world. She is an internationally recognized expert on gluten-free cooking who now has a total of 10 cookbooks to her credit, including her latest release: 125 Gluten-Free Vegetarian Recipes. I've used her Gluten-Free Quick & Easy cookbook (not exclusively vegetarian), and one of our family's favorite dishes is the Orange Beef Stir-Fry, which can be served over rice, or even put in corn tortillas and served as "wraps" as we've done. Although no one in our family is a vegetarian, I was anxious to try many of the recipes in Carol's just-released cookbook... READ MORE Chef Flores Blazes Trails in Hotel and Restaurant WorldsChef Aaron Flores may not be an everyday name in many gluten-free circles, but he should be. And it's surprising you don't hear more about him. Aaron's work has helped blaze many trails in the gluten-free world, and his energy and enthusiasm for helping people following gluten-free diets is unmatched -- especially given that he himself does not suffer from Celiac Disease or gluten intolerance. Chef Aaron's crusade to help people on special diets began at least 10 years ago when he was approached by a little girl, while working as a sous chef at Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel... READ MORE A Conversation with Biaggi’s Corporate Chef and Co-Founder Two years ago, while on a ski vacation in Utah, our family had the pleasure of dining at a restaurant that was new to us: Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano. This 21-location chain, which was founded by Corporate Chef Peter Schonman and two other partners 13 years ago in Bloomington, Illinois, has locations mostly in mid-sized towns in the Midwest and West. After several days of skiing in the Park City area, we decided to take a "day off" and head into Salt Lake City for some sightseeing and a stop at the Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum in the Gateway Mall area. While there were numerous restaurants in this area -- and many with gluten-free menus -- it was Biaggi's that caught our eye... READ MORE Picazzo’s Executive Chef Talks About Restaurant’s GF-Free MenuFortunately for people with Celiac Disease -- and others following gluten-free diets -- restaurants offering gluten-free menus keep growing in number. But there's a difference between a restaurant offering "stripped down," bland versions of their regular offerings (often resulting in nothing more than a grilled chicken breast, baked potato and steamed veggies) and restaurants that really invest the time in creating amazing offerings especially for their gluten-free guests. Picazzo’s Organic Italian Kitchen is an example of the later. With locations throughout Arizona, Picazzo's sets the standard for gluten free dining with their extensive gluten-free menu that includes house-made gluten-free pizza… READ MORE Dining Gluten-Free at Disney World: A “Magical” ExperienceOriginally published by The Special Food Groups MagEzine on 7/1/2010 Our younger son Ryan is seven years old and was diagnosed with Celiac just before he turned two. He’s never really known anything other than a gluten-free diet, and he does wonderfully following it. He’s great about trying new foods, will never eat anything unless he’s sure it’s gluten-free, and never seems saddened by the fact that ... READ MORE Interview with Glory Days Grill's Director of Food and Beverage Restaurants are indeed hopping on the gluten-free bandwagon at a rapid clip these days, launching (or expanding) gluten-free menus at a pace that makes people with Celiac Disease -- and others following gluten-free diets -- thrilled. There are now more choices than ever before, and with increased awareness of Celiac Disease and gluten intolerance -- and the higher rate of proper diagnosis and demand for gluten-free foods that results -- the gluten-free community can continue to look forward to ... READ MORe

A Discussion with Denise Baron of Burton’s GrillRecently I had the opportunity to talk with Denise Baron, Vice President of Food and Beverage for Burton's Grill, about their restaurant's popular gluten-free menu. Denise is also a co-founder of the restaurant, which opened its first location about 5 1/2 years ago. Burton's Grill currently has SIX locations: Boston, MA; Hingham, MA; North Andover, MA, Peabody, MA; South Windsor, CT; and Virginia Beach, VA. Denise is extremely knowledgeable about Burton's gluten-free menu, since she was instrumental in.... READ MORE Is Gluten Free Dining and Travel Getting Any Easier? Part IIOriginally published on Gluten Free Fox website on 3/31/09 In my first article, I touched briefly on how things have changed for the better (thank goodness!) when it comes to finding gluten-free options at many restaurants. Of course, large suburban areas and big cities tend to have more choices . . . but you can find people who are very knowledgeable about preparing a safe gluten-free meal just about anywhere in the world, as evidenced by the number of restaurant reviews I have received through my website, GlutenFreeTravelSite.com... READ MORE

Is Gluten Free Dining and Travel Getting Any Easier? Part IOriginally published on Gluten Free Fox website on 3/24/09 We all know the statistics…1 in 133 people in the U.S. (almost 1% of the population) has celiac disease, while even more of the population (an estimated 30%) is gluten intolerant. Even though the majority of these people have yet to be diagnosed, awareness has grown considerably, especially in the past few years. This not only helps more people to get properly diagnosed, but it helps those with gluten sensitivity who have been following a gluten-free diet for years. That’s because... READ MORE