September 28, 2017 | Parenting, Bits and Bites

By Colleen Brunetti, M.Ed., C.H.C. http://colleenbrunetti.com/aidan-the-wonderkid/ So you’ve decided to go gluten free with your kids. Maybe it’s because they’ve had a diagnosis of Celiac, or maybe you’ve found they are just so much better behaved and happy off the […]

September 24, 2017 | Restaurants, Reviews, Bits and Bites

Pizzetta in Mystic is nearly perfect. Located literally half a block from the waterfront, it’s within walking distance to everything. And, they have a regular menu, a vegetarian menu, and a vegan menu. They carry two – yes two different […]

September 19, 2017 | Recipes, Bits and Bites

Whether it’s pumpkin season or not, this is one of our all-tie favorite pumpkin recipes. It’s easy, basic, and the kids love them!  Adapted from Ambitious Kitchen.  3 cups gluten-free oats 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 […]

September 15, 2017 | Bits and Bites, Parenting

By Colleen Brunetti, M.Ed., C.H.C. http://colleenbrunetti.com/aidan-the-wonderkid/ Hello! Welcome to my first blog post here at Gluten Free Connecticut. I’m so excited to be here and am looking forward to working on my upcoming blog series for the site. To begin, […]

September 14, 2017 | Restaurants, Reviews, Bits and Bites

Main Street Creamery and Cafe in Wethersfield is an old fashioned ice cream shoppe with a very contemporary menu. They always have lots of non-dairy ice cream flavors available with both soy and cashew milk bases, courtesy of So Delicious. They […]

September 11, 2017 | Restaurants, Reviews, Bits and Bites

Have you tried “it” yet? We have, and we’re so glad we did!  Located in a brightly decorated shop in the Forestville section of Bristol, owner Karen has been selling her unique candies for about five years. She is very […]

September 6, 2017 | Recipes, Bits and Bites

Preparing for the Jewish High Holidays is a lot of work, and making traditional foods is a big part of the process. Whether you you’re making your entire meal gluten free or just parts of it, we’re here to help! […]

September 3, 2017 | Restaurants, Reviews, Bits and Bites

What is it about a cozy little place that only serves breakfast and lunch?  We’re not sure, but EggsUp in Portland definitely has it. Sitting all by itself on a stretch of road, just across the river from Middletown, it’s […]

September 2, 2017 | Parenting, Bits and Bites

When you know better, you do better!   Submitted by Nina Bradley Clarke Approximately 18 months ago my daughter Blaine, went gluten free at the age of 5. Before her diagnosis, she complained of a tummy ache every day on the way […]