December 30, 2016 | Bits and Bites, Reviews, Restaurants

Lolly Turner wasn’t always a baker. 35 years ago, she was working as a fashion designer in NYC, catching the Metro North train from the Branchville railroad station in Ridgefield. Every day, while she waited for the train, she lamented […]

December 27, 2016 | Bits and Bites, Reviews, Restaurants

Lisa Maurer, the owner of Lisa’s Luna Pizza in Simsbury, is gluten free. So when you eat at her Luna, you’re gonna get food that’s safe and delicious.  Although the facility is not dedicated gluten free, they use a separate […]

December 26, 2016 | Products, Bits and Bites, Reviews

Nutty Bunny is the kind of gluten-free/dairy-free ice cream that you’d make yourself if you had the ingredients, equipment, time, and culinary expertise. Fortunately for us, Pamela Aflalo has all of these. From inside her dedicated gluten-free and dairy-free facility […]

December 24, 2016 | Bits and Bites, Reviews, Restaurants

The founders of B.Good set out 15 years ago to create fast food that felt good. Their menus contain locally-sourced ingredients and are loaded with healthy choices. GF options abound, from various kale, quinoa and salad bowls to a really […]

December 21, 2016 | Restaurants, Reviews, Bits and Bites

Pam Nicholas’s daughter Isabella was a year old when they discovered her egg allergy. With her first birthday nearing, Pam was determined to find a cupcake that was safe for her daughter, and also delicious. Unsatisfied with a store bought […]

December 19, 2016 | Bits and Bites, Recipes

A note from gf Jules: I always tell my kids that looks, and names, can be deceiving. Latkes fall into this category. Although they really are just hashbrowns with a history, they can look unappetizing to the uninitiated. Latkes are […]

December 19, 2016 | Recipes

Looking for a healthier take on traditional potato latkes? Try this recipe! Gluten-Free Kale & Sweet Potato Latkes Ingredients 1 egg (for vegan, 1 tbs ground flax seed) 4 medium sweet potatoes 1 small onion, minced 1 cup kale, shredded […]

December 17, 2016 | Reviews, Bits and Bites, Restaurants

Fastfood sandwich shops offering gluten-free rolls are very few and far between. After all, we didn’t transition to gluten free because it was convenient. At the Blimpie Sandwich Shop in Southington, you can not only get your sandwich on a […]

December 15, 2016 | Bits and Bites, Reviews, Restaurants

Imagine all of your gluten-free needs under one roof: a market with a wide selection of gluten-free groceries, including lots of local items a 100% dedicated gluten-free cafe serving delicious home made soups, sandwiches, wraps, paninis, pizza, calzones and more […]

December 15, 2016 | Bits and Bites, Recipes

Macaroons are a gluten-free eater’s best friend. They are nearly always made without flour, and have very few ingredients. So if you’re looking for an easy but impressive dessert to serve to your gluten-free guests, or you’re just craving something […]