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While scoping out New York Magazine today I came across an article on the up and coming mediterranean restaurant that goes by the name of Balaboosta.  Balaboosta is now serving gluten-free pasta!  Balaboosta is located in the heart of Nolita on 214 Mulberry street.  (212)-966-7366. xoxo Julie http://www.goodiegoodiegluten-free.blogspot.com/

Today in NYC the weather was yummy!  The air was warm and crisp and I didn't even need a jacket.  What a lovely day for brunch.  Luckily my brother and I already had plans.  He, who is not gluten-free suggests we go to  Friedmans Lunch  located in the heart of the Chelsea Market on 9th Ave. between 15th and 16th Street.  I was really glad he chose this place because I have read in so many other gluten-free blogs that they have a great gluten-free menu.  Perfect choice brother! What's strange I think, is that I have never been to Chelsea Market in all of the ten years I have lived in NYC.  Shame on me!  The market looks less like a market and more of a long path of indoor bakeries, food spots, wine spots, Flower markets and grocery markets.  It's actually really cool!  The inside is rustic and wooden and I almost felt like I was in a ride at Epcot Center in Disney World.  When I walked in, I was overwhelmed....

This recipe is rich and decadent. Liquid Peanut Butter Chocolate  In a custard cup add in this order: 1 1/2 Tsp. gluten-free Butterscotch chips 2 Tsp. 60% Dark or Bittersweet gluten-free Chocolate Chips 1 Tsp. Semi-Sweet gluten-free chocolate Chips Microwave in custard cup for 80 seconds.  Take out of microwave and gently stir. Add a dollop of GF Natural Peanut Butter and mix into the liquid chocolate. Serve as a warm chocolate soup or serve with strawberries. xoxo Julie http://www.goodiegoodiegluten-free.blogspot.com/

In case you didn't know... Some cooking sprays out there are NOT gluten-free!  It might be something you have never thought of, and at one point I didn't either.  Luckily most PAM cooking sprays are Gluten-Free.  You might have symptoms you can't figure out and might be wondering where they came from.  Some PAM sprays use Wheat, so please double check the ingredients. The Baking Spray from PAM is not gluten-free. The Original and the Olive Oil spray is gluten-free. xoxo Julie http://www.goodiegoodiegluten-free.blogspot.com/

Great news!  All Holland House Cooking Wines are 100% GLUTEN-FREE! The following Holland House Cooking Wines are gluten-free: white cooking wine sherry cooking wine marsala cooking wine red cooking wine vermouth cooking wine lemon flavor white cooking wine xoxo Julie http://www.goodiegoodiegluten-free.blogspot.com/

Great neighborhood bar serves gluten-free beer.                                                                              **pic is from CitySearch.com The Village Pourhouse located in New York City has two locations, one on 982 Amsterdam Avenue. between 102nd and 103rd street, and the other on the downtown side of Manhattan  64 3rd Avenue at 11th Street.  (212) 979-2337.  Known for being a Beer Bar, as well as being a favorite sports bar around town, the Village Pourhouse likes to serve Organic beers and gluten-free beers, so they can be attracted to a wide variety of people....

Between books, magazines, newspapers and the web, there is a plethora of gluten-free information everywhere.  This is at our fingertips, yet it can often feel overwhelming and out of reach by many new comers.  Wouldn't it just be easier if there was one simple guide we could have without the stress of searching for our answers?  I have compiled below some of the things I have learned while living my gluten-free journey.  I am using advice of doctors, nutritionists, my own personal experiences and tried and true facts written from books, blogs and other online resources.  Below are the small (but large) tid-bits on a PREVENTING gluten from entering our gluten-free bodies.  HIDDEN GLUTEN AND WHERE IT LURKS: 1. Bailey's Irish Cream is not gluten free .  Bailey's has barley and malt in it.  Barely also has caramel coloring.   2. Caramel coloring is labeled gluten-free because it has under 20ppm of gluten .  It is conside...

So I finally found Betty Crocker's gluten-free  frosting in my regular supermarket!  It happened today, I went to check out what my neighboring markets had for a gluten free passover gal, and I wandered into the baking section of Gristedes on 34th Street and 3rd Ave.  I not only saw the frostings but Gristedes also had the Betty Crocker Mixes !  This is the first time I am seeing this in NYC, not to mention Murray Hill.  I am so glad to see this is becoming a widespread!  Yeah!! I mentioned Betty Crocker mixes in a previous  post about Betty Crocker's Gluten Free Baking Mixes. Check out these wonderful recipes submitted to  Betty Crocker . There are two types of Betty Crocker frosting that are gluten-free; Whipped and Rich and Creamy. xoxo Julie http://www.goodiegoodiegluten-free.blogspot.com/

What is Passover ?  We all know that we can't eat Wheat or flour.  We all know that there are special things we need to eat for a certain amount of time and that Jews on this holiday must celebrate with a seder but what is the meaning of this holiday?  Passover is an 8 day celebration that is observed in the middle of Spring during the Hebrew month of Nissan.  It commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from Slavery in ancient Egypt.  And, by following the rituals of Passover, we have the ability to relive and experience the true freedom that our ancestors gained...*to see more click HERE I think we all know that when it comes to the Holidays, being gluten free can be pretty tough whether we are an adult or a child.  There's not other way around it.  For us with allergies or an intolerance especially with gluten or wheat, it's never an easy breezy holiday.  Whether dining out, or being invited to another person's home or just coo...

      Applegate Farms has a variety of cold cuts, frozen foods, sausages and cheese that are gluten free!! Did you know that if you go to a deli and order just sliced pieces of cold cuts and they slice it on the same slicer as other products, you are risking some major cross contamination?  Some cold cuts are preserved in HIDDEN GLUTEN .  Some cold cuts run into cross contamination issues.  Either way, you end up getting sick.  A wise nutritionist once told me this information.  Her name is Keri Gans  and she is located in New York City.  On the random occasions that I have had them, I have gotten really sick.  Ever since then I have steered clear of cold cuts Applegate Farms is dedicated to producing gluten free products, and they happen to be casein free, vegetarian and have no added nitrites.  Great!  Now i'm not a huge fan of cold cuts, but I have had this brand and it's really good.  Of cours...

As most of you know Betty Crocker went GLUTEN FREE.  Yay!   I can't even tell you how excited I was when I was in Pathmark in Long Island.  I was making a quick pit stop at the market before getting on the train to NYC.  I remembered reading someone elses blog where they said they saw gluten free frostings at the supermarkets.  This I have not seen yet.  But I did stop quickly in the baking section to see, and I didn't see frosting, but I saw the  Betty Crocker  Gluten Free cake, Brownie, Devil's Food and Cookie mixes.  I could have jumped up for joy, but then I would have received stares from random customers.  I of course whipped out my blackberry for a few shots just for evidence.  The only times I have seen these Betty Crocker GF Mixes was online on the actual website, so to see these mixes at a market that barely carries anything gluten free was a revelation.  I was so happy!  I had to stock up of cours...

One of the best ways to enhance a recipe or an already made product is to add your own flare.  With FLARE you can re-create and invent tasty and fabulous recipes, and the special ingredient is YOU.  Without your special touch the re-creation would never have been made.     Click  HERE  for Imagine's Soups Gluten Free Choices-there are sooo many! Creamy Potato & Leek Soup 1 box of Creamy Potato & Leek Soup by Imagine 7 baby fingerling potatoes Dried herbs of your choice (I used chives) 1. Peel the potatoes and slice into pieces 2.  Add the potatoes, soup and herbs into a high speed blender and blend until desired thickness. 3.  Add mixture to the stove in a pot and simmer on medium heat for 10 minutes. 4.  Add a few extra herbs, garlic or onions towards the end of simmering and simmer for a few more minutes. 5.  Serve **Add salt and pepper to taste xoxo Julie ENJOY!! http://www.go...

Finally some bone suckin sauce that is Gluten Free and FANTASTIC.  A lil bit of zing, a lil bit of zang and a lil bit of spice!  Woah!  It's a party in my mouth!!  The only Barbecue sauce rated #1 by Newsweek, Food and Wine and Health Magazine. Check out their  Bone Suckin Website  and get yourself some of that zang!! All of their sauces are GLUTEN FREE, all NATURAL, no HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP,  FAT FREE, CERTIFIED KOSHER and PAREVE.   I bet you are wondering how a sauce can be so good without all the "goodies" that are "so bad" be SO GOOD?  Sadly I cannot give you that answer.  I guess the secret is in the sauce, but what I can tell you, is that there WAS a PARTY in my mouth when I tried these super amazing marinades. Now I saw these babies in my own regular supermarket Food Emporium.  Bone Suckin is sold everywhere!  That's what's so great.  No hunting around to those specialty markets.  It's ri...

The one thing I have always noticed is that it's always best to cook for yourself, especially if you have an allergy or an intolerance.  I mean, let's face it, only the "cookee" knows what really went into the recipe as well as the preparation.  Don't get me wrong I love dining out, but I will always know that if I make it, I control what goes into it.  With that said I am trying to find new and creative ways to cook for myself so I am not eating the same thing over and over again, because to be honest that gets really boring. I put a sauce pan on medium heat and I just started adding ingredients.  Cooking is fun and experimental, I just randomly add in ingredients and I always have a feeling it will come out just right.  **Usually it does.  : ) Mixed Herb Infused Sweet Red Peppers: Slice peppers in thick wide strips and wash In a Saute pan on medium heat coat pan with Olive Oil a few pieces of already peeled garlic. Add 1 Tbsp...

Copyright© 2009-2010 Julie Rosenthal.  All recipes cannot be copied without owner's permission.  All Rights Reserved.  Coat a large saute pan with Olive oil and simmer on medium heat with 2-3 dashes of Rosemary, a few pieces of already peeled garlic and some black pepper to taste. Add in 1 x package of lean ground turkey meat, cutting the meant into smaller pieces for faster cooking.  Let meat simmer for about 15-20 minutes. In the meantime, peel 2-3 Zucchini with a carrot peeler or a zoodle machine.   Once completed put aside. Once Turkey meat is thoroughly cooked, put aside. In another pan add 1 cup or more of Marinara sauce and simmer on medium heat.   Then add in Zucchini shavings and cook thoroughly.  Once cooked add in the turkey meat and simmer together on low heat for a few minutes. Then serve. This is a great substitute for pasta!  And a much healthier version.  Enjoy! xoxo Julie http:...