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Hop, hop... the GF Easter bunny is coming!

3/15/2016

It's almost time for the Easter bunny to arrive. Please make sure you check to have all gluten-free candy available so that everyone has a safe and enjoyable celebration. Here is a list below, but always look at the package ingredient information before you buy, including information about shared equipment with wheat products.

Safe GF candy:

Dove Easter-themed chocolate bunnies, egg-shaped chocolates
M&Ms Easter-themed chocolate candies and eggs. (NO PRETZEL M&Ms!)
Hershey Easter-themed chocolate kisses (not crunch)
Jelly Belly jelly beans
Starburst Easter-themed candies
Charm Easter-themed Blow Pops
Peeps (check package information for unique flavor combination ingredients)
Reese's Peanut Butter miniatures

NOT GF safe candy (many on shared equipment with wheat products):

Brach's chocolate eggs
Cadbury creme eggs, mini-eggs, and Easter bunnies
Ghirardelli chocolate Easter eggs
Jolly Ranchers jelly beans and other Easter-themed candy
Lindt chocolates (contain barley malt)
Russell Stover Easter bunnies (on shared wheat product equipment)
Sweetarts jelly beans and Easter-themed candy
Reese's Pieces Eggs
Whoppers Robin Eggs and Mini Robin Eggs
Zachary chocolate-covered marshmallow eggs

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NYC Bound! New gluten-free eateries to try in the city

3/13/2016

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While one of our favorite GF bakeries has left the Upper East Side (R.I.P. Pip's Place), there are two new great gluten-free places in NYC to try!

NOGLU New York is a new restaurant and bakery located at 1266 Madison Avenue. The menu is entirely gluten-free. Yippee! (They also have a restaurant by the same name in Paris, if you happen to be vacationing abroad in the City of Lights.) Find information on the restaurant here at http://www.noglu.fr/contact-2/noglu-ny-is-opening-soon/

BY THE WAY bakery is a gluten-free, dairy-free store with locations on both the Upper East and Upper West Sides. Delicious! To find out more, visit the store or find them at http://www.btwbakery.com/#welcome

If you come across a fabulous gluten-free friendly eatery, please let us know so we can spread the word. Bon Appetit!

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Baby, it's (STILL) cold outside...

3/2/2016

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Just when I thought the weather was turning to spring, today is 40 degrees and snow is expected on Friday. My crocuses having already started coming up. What a tease! So, here is a delicious soup to warm you up on days like this. It's one of my favorites and a classic from the ultimate vegetarian restaurant, Moosewood, located in the heart of Ithaca, New York (Go Big Red!) It's easy to make, healthy, and has a spicy kick. Serve it with some toasted gluten-free ciabatta bread on the side and your lunch is ready. Freeze any leftovers for another chilly day until bathing suit season arrives. Enjoy!

GYPSY SOUP
Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large chopped onions (2 cups)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1⁄2 cup chopped celery (1 large stalk)
2 cups peeled chopped sweet potatoes
3 cups vegetable broth (or just use water)
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 dash cinnamon
cayenne pepper, to taste
1 cup chopped tomato (fresh or canned)
3⁄4 cup chopped green pepper (1 large)
1 1⁄2cups cooked chickpeas (buy a can)
1 tablespoon GF soy sauce or 1 tablespoon GF tamari

Directions:
Heat oil in a large pot and sauté onion, garlic, celery, and potato for about 5 minutes.
Add broth, bay leaf, and spices. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer with the cover on for 15 minutes. Add tomatoes, peppers, and chick peas. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
Stir in the soy sauce or tamari. Serves 4-6 hungry people.

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Hop, hop... the GF Easter bunny is coming!

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