I enjoy cooking in season, but as it cools down here in New York that becomes more and more difficult which makes you get a bit creative. One great fall ingredient is Apples. Apple Cider is just one of those things to me that just screams Fall. It’s the perfect amount of sweetness, and is Read More …
The winds started to whip through last night, pulling the colorful dying leaves from their branches and littering the ground. This to me is the true reminder of the chance in seasons, when nature’s pattern syncs up to do it’s job and clear the trees for winter. It was also a reminder to me of Read More …
On Saturday I attended Pour The Core: A Hard Cider Festival at Peconic Bay Winery out east. I had ordered tickets at a discounted rate months ago, and was so thrilled to finally have an event I could attend where almost all drinks and food were gluten free. Needless it say… It Was… Gluten Free Read More …
This weekend was full of festivals, two wonderful food themed festivals to be exact. Yesterday the hubby and I attended the local Pickle Festival complete with antiques, music, kid games, and of course pickle themed foods. We caught it early in the morning right before it rained: Then today, we headed out east with a Read More …
I am thrilled to announce that Long Island families concerned about their child’s possible gluten related illness now have a place closer than the city to turn for diagnosis, treatment, management, and guidance: The Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity Center at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital. Although I missed the opening of this Center on July Read More …
I’m back from vacation, and figured I would kick us off with a post about something more local than my vacation was. Something to remind me of what Long Island has to offer, and which I often over look. For those not familiar with Long Island, New York it’s an island located east of New Read More …
Summer is beach and BBQ season, so there have been many news stories suggesting ideas for snacks or tips for cross contamination when you live a gluten free summertime life. This Fox news article suggests some gluten free beach snacks, while this US News Health article discusses tips for keeping the fun in BBQing while Read More …
This weekend I forgot to post my weekly Gluten Free Round-up, but that’s okay because I was experiencing the wonders of a gluten free weekend and was rounding up some great reviews and items to share with you in the future. Here’s a speak peak at in a few reviews, but my real focus here Read More …
It’s that time of year again, time for some great gluten free events locally! As usual here is the run down of the two biggest events in the area, the Celiac Disease Awareness Day at Citi Field and the Gluten Intolerance Group of Long Island’s GF Vendor Fair. This year they are both the same Read More …
Dark Horse Restaurant1 East Main StreetRiverhead, NY631-208-0072 You don’t expect to find this little gem when you drive into the main town of Riverhead, a smaller town out towards the east end of Long Island. Situated on a corner, it is a bright and spacious location that is clean and stylish with it’s simple ‘woodsy’ Read More …
