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I found these at Fairway Market, the new one that just opened up in Murray Hill, NYC...Awesome!  My mom had told me about them so I bought two.  To try.  For my blog of course. What's so great is that they don't have many calories, they are really good, all you need to make it is water and a microwave, because the packaging it comes in acts as the package you use, microwave safe. It took me about 4 minutes to make.   First you open the package and remove everything inside.  Fill the carton to the inside line.  The packaging says 1 cup, but I think it's really about 1 cup and a splash or two to meet the line.  Then you microwave it for 3 minutes with the water and the pasta, lid not closed.  Then you add in the other ingredients and sauce for an additional minute.  Then you take it out of the microwave (careful its hot) and add the peanuts.  And then it's done and ready to eat (it will be steaming).  It looked a little watery at first, but then after

It's been soooo long since I even had a wafer cone, I was shocked to find them.  And they are delicious!  In fact I could eat them without the ice cream and still enjoy them.  Thankful for Goldbaums cones.  Stock up because they rock! Enjoy! xoxo Julie www.goodiegoodiegluten-free.blogspot.com

As far as gluten-free crackers go, this brand is fantastic!  When it comes to gluten-free products out there you really have to scout out and taste test to find your needle in a haystack so to speak.  They are delicious.  These crackers are great not just for snacks but for making a sandwich with a cracker!  They don't fall apart, and they can hold the toppings and spreads. And what I really like about these crackers is their ingredients.  There are only a few ingredients and they are natural.  No additives or fillers. Wanna fall in love with these crackers?  Find out more here! Yummy!  Thumbs up! Enjoy!! xoxo Julie www.goodiegoodiegluten-free.blogspot.com  

OK what kid and adult doesn't love a Smores Kit ? I think it's time to plan a camping trip. Eat a cookie and then close your eyes.  With each bite, imagine sitting by the camp fire in the woods roasting marshmallows and singing camp songs. Imagine cozy flannel shirts, jeans, sneakers and a warm jacket. Imagine hot cider with cinnamon.  Each sip brings you closer to your fond campfire memories. Now open your eyes. Doesn't that make you wanna buy a Smores Kit? For my review on Mi-Del's Cookies click here. Enjoy!! xoxo Julie www.goodiegoodiegluten-free.blogspot.com

So you are gluten-free, and you want Gingerbread cookies, but you don't want to slave in the kitchen…am I right? And you want these cookies for the Christmas Holidays right? You don't want to feel deprived, you want to feel spirited on this gorgeous holiday right? Holiday traditions are no fun when you can't participate. I have the perfect solution for you then. Mi-Del Cookies. Mi-Del cookies are gluten-free and totally fabulous!  Especially the Gingerbread Men cookies. I can tell you one thing.  I cannot tell the difference. Some products of there's are gluten free/casein free, gluten-free/dairy free.  Check it out under  FAQ  or find out where you can pick up your Mi-Del gluten-free cookies-  Buy Now Super kid friendly, friendly box, tasty. Enjoy!! xoxo Julie www.goodiegoodiegluten-free.blogspot.com

Even though Pastis is my favorite restaurant of all time, easy back-up spot, great location etc..., I always have to be super careful!  There are only a few select things I can have on this menu and this list is diminishing. Upon going gluten-free I went to Pastis ...Years ago.  The waitress I had told me the french fries were gluten-free.  She said they were fried separately.  (I had mysteriously gotten sick after). I later found out that was a myth.   The following time I went there, I spoke with the manager.  They are not gluten-free.  They are not fried separately.   Most recently I went with a friend of mine for brunch and I ordered what I always get, the bar steak.  Plain.  With scrambled eggs.  Easy.  My friend got the Chicken Paillard and the waiter mentioned to me that I could not share her dish, because the sauce from the chicken is dusted with flour. Seriously!?  Grilled chicken Paillard uses flour?  Geez Louise, A. Thank you for telling me, so news to me

For the last few years lipstick has been an issue for me.  I have had 2 coral lipsticks that I have had forever by 2 different brands that seem to do the trick.  These are the only ones I have worn for years, because they were "safe" - A Peach Coral lipstick stick by Chanel, and a old Mac stick called Kid Kat (and sadly Kid Kat stick broke off while applying it one time and landed on the floor, so now I don't even use that one anymore)-these seemed to be the only two I could wear-reaction free. I tried Nars glosses and wands (those made my lips swollen and tingly, and the following day red), I tried other Mac Lip Glass (Lip Glass is beyond out, it really made my lips swollen) , gloss and wands and even their sticks proved to be a little drying (something I guess my lips could tolerate when I was younger, and now cannot), I have tried French fancy brands, as well as Dior and even cheap drug store brands like Revlon gloss wands (those just made my lips feel chapp

First I tweeted it.  Then I facebooked it, and now I'm finally gonna blog about it.  Alert!   The Smith Restaurant in NYC which has three locations in NYC serves up the best Brussels sprouts ever!  Every time I go there I get them, because the waitress has always said they are gluten-free.  I mean they are veggies, why wouldn't they be gluten-free?  And I always asked the right questions. Though...I never end up feeling so great after and I would always wake up with a totally huge welt or crazy break-out that would need a cortisone injection asap (with my amazing Dermatologist Dr. Jacqueline Beer ) on my face.  I always thought it was the red wine-tannins. Nope.  Shocking news: they are NOT gluten-free.  Yup you heard me!  A restaurant that takes pride in understanding the gluten-free lifestyle has missed a step-as many restaurants do. I was just at The Smith last week and I ordered the usual-Salmon with Brussels Sprout.  'Says the waiter, oh you have a glute

Missing those super yummy flavored coffee's, lattes and frappuccinos from Starbucks and other coffee spots?  (If you are enjoying them.  Stop, cuz they are not gluten-free.  Remember Carmel coloring equals gluten symptoms such as hair loss.  If you know my blog, you know that I always blog about caramel coloring (not to be confused with actual candy caramel).  Caramel coloring is one of those hidden gluten ingredients.  Steer clear.)  If you are following the rules of the gluten-free diet then most likely you are missing those fabulous drinking treats. So I have some solutions. Cardamom Pods Recently I bought Cardamom Pods from the market.  They come in a soft shell that you can break open.  Inside lies a few little seeds from the cardamom pod.  These seeds are known to be used in baking but are also great in coffee as the back of the package states.  Add those seeds to your coffee, and just let them sit or dissolve (though they never truly dissolve), but they provi

**Found in December, 31st issue of Us Magazine Yum!  What a treat, and so low cal!! Ginger Poached Pears with Vanilla Frozen Yogurt 3 cups port wine 2 cups water 1/2 cup sugar 2 cinnamon sticks 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 slices peeled fresh ginger 1 lemon, halved 4 medium pears, ripe but firm 1 quart vanilla frozen yogurt 1/4 cup candied ginger, sliced (if you cannot find gluten-free, then candy them on your own.  I may even have a recipe on how to candy ginger and/or fruit on my site) 1/4 cup slivered almonds 1.  In a medium saucepan, combine wine, water, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and fresh ginger.  Squeeze in lemon juice.  Bring to a boil. 2.  Meanwhile, cut off bottoms of pears with a paring knife.  With an apple corer, remove cores.  Peel peas, leaving stems intact. 3.  Place pears in poaching liquid and reduce heat to low.  Simmer for 10-12 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally.  Turn off heat and allow pears to cool in liquid; remove p

Hey everyone!   Be sure to catch this amazing article from Allure Magazine on The Gluten-Free Diet published in their January 2013 issue!  The article is called Give It Up-Body-conscious celebrities and their diet gurus are saying good-bye to gluten, dairy and sugar.  Their self-control is impressive.  But is it necessary? By Ginny Graves .  The article is a feature on page 100.  Well, we all know how I feel and how you feel if you are Celiac and gluten-free, that yes it is necessary!  Regardless of the reasoning of the article, it does explain Celiac Disease and the gluten-free diet in simpler terms which is definitely helpful when needing to understand, have someone else understand or just easy to explain it to someone else who is less knowledgeable on the topic. The article talks about the diet, the drawbacks, the pro's, the con's, the symptoms, what gluten does to your body and the article also gives substitutes for the gluten you are banishing. It's an a

**found in January 14th issue of Us Magazine, by Jennifer o'Neill. Over salad?  Sheryl Crow's dietitian designs a menu for Us.  Just add snacks! Carbs aren't the enemy, insists the Beverly Hills pro.  Enjoy them responsibly in this roughly 400-calorie pasta dish designed around veggies.  "This generous amount of broccoli makes the penne an afterthought", says beller.  As for the meatballs, "quinoa beats the bread crumbs in most recipes".  Make it Sunday night; have lunch through Thursday! 1 lb. 99 percent fat-free ground turkey 1/2 cup cooked quinoa 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 tbsp. fresh oregano (or 1 tsp. dried) 1 tsp dried thyme 1/4-1/2 tsp. kosher salt, to taste olive oil spray (try PAM) 1/2 cup garlic cloves, minced 2 24-oz jars low-sodium marinara sauce 6 cups broccoli florets 1 cup dry GF penne 4 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese 1.  For meatballs: In a bowl, combine the turkey, quinoa, egg, oregano and thyme.  Seaso

**found in January 14th Issue of Us Magazine, and converted with gluten-free options.  Original article does not use gluten-free. Sheryl Crow's dietitian designs a menu for Us.  Just add snacks! by Jennifer O'Neill Start the day with might!  "If you skip breakfast, by the time lunch hits, you'll feel the world owes you food", says dietitian Rachel Beller, author of Eat to Lost, Eat to Win.  Not so with the 290-calorie burrito.  It's a perfect combination of satisfying fat, protein and fiber, says the expert, who prescribes 30 grams of filling fiber daily-10 of those at your a.m. meal.  "This dish gives you that insurance in a tasty way!". Breakfast Burrito Pam olive spray onion and bell pepper, diced as desired 2 egg whites 1/2 cup black beans, cooked 1 small sprouted gf tortilla or low carb tortilla-soft 1/2 oz. shredded Mexican cheese blend salsa, as desired 1.  Mist a skillet with olive oil.  Heat on medium. 2

Hey everyone! Guess what?!  Great GF chocolatier! Yum right?.  Had to dish!  Try Scharffen Berger .  Their dark chocolate is great!  And the dark versions are all gluten-free.  I remember checking the labels at the supermarket and they are clearly marked on the back gluten-free, but I don't remember if the white and milk were, so double check if you are in the market. Their dark chocolate is sooo good!  Here's where you can find this brand.   Click here . Today I dipped a mint  spangler's candy cane   (the only gf candy cane I know of) into the melted dark 70% cacao chocolate from Scharffen Berger.  It was delicious! Enjoy! xoxo Julie www.goodiegoodiegluten-free.blogspot.com

**found in January 14th issue of Us Magazine. See ya, vending machines!  Let Us suggest 16 tasty afternoon delights that will hold you over until dinner.  And yes, chocolate is one of them... 2/3 oz. dark chocolate.  Try Scharffen Berger fine chocolate bars which are gluten-free and labeled on the package.  Some chocolates are not gluten-free and some unidentifiable ingredients can include but are not limited to barley malt, malt, wheat starch, barley, bourbon, whisky, starch (made from corn or wheat). 2 cups chopped red pepper 1/2 cup Edamame 2 tbsp. hummus + 11 baby carrots 2 Fruit Leather bars 2 tbsp. guacamole + 5 chips 15 raspberries 1 slice turkey breast + 1 slice Swiss cheese 1 medium apple 2 1/2 cups watermelon 1 tbsp. peanut butter + 1 medium celery stick 1 cup chopped mango 3 cups, air popped corn 1 1/2 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese + 1 tomato slice 14 almonds 3 Clementines Happy New year everyone! Enjoy! xoxo Julie www.goodiegoodieglu