Bits and Bites

November 8, 2017 | Bits and Bites, Recipes

Gluten-Free and Vegan Hot Chocolate Winter’s coming and we love hot chocolate. We tried lots of GF/vegan hot chocolate recipes and found this one from Minimalist Baker to be our favorite. Just toss it all in a pot, heat it up and then […]

November 5, 2017 | Bits and Bites, Reviews, Restaurants

If you didn’t already know, much of Indian cuisine is inherently gluten-friendly. Indigo Bistro in Manchester makes sure that it’s safe, too. The entire menu is labeled GF/DF/Vegan, and they also have a dedicated fryer. On the day we visited, […]

November 2, 2017 | Bits and Bites, Reviews, Restaurants

If you ever wanted to open up a healthy, gluten-free and vegan cafe and juice bar, you’d want it to be Pure Alchemy in Wallingford. We had heard so much about this place, but it wasn’t until we stepped inside […]

October 26, 2017 | Bits and Bites, Reviews, Restaurants

If there was an award for the “Friendliest” bakery, this place would definitely win. Located on the main drag in Middletown, they happily accommodate gluten-free diners with their homemade gluten-free breads, rolls, crepes(sweet and savory), muffins, cookies, cupcakes, cakes, biscotti […]

October 23, 2017 | Bits and Bites, Reviews, Products

  It’s muesli season! We were lucky enough to have Bob’s Red Mill provide samples of their new gluten-free tropical muesli for our 10/14/17 expo. We don’t have all that much muesli experience, but this one eats like a meal, […]

October 10, 2017 | Bits and Bites, Outreach and Support

National Celiac Association Support Group When: First Wednesday of every month Where: Whole Foods in Glastonbury Time: 7pm Who: For anyone who is celiac or gluten free – whether you’ve just be diagnosed or have been living gluten free for […]

October 5, 2017 | Bits and Bites, Reviews, Restaurants

When you walk into New Brook Kitchen in Westport, you know you’re safe. No gluten, dairy, corn, or soy to be found. Just a delicious, inventive 100% paleo menu for dining in or taking home. If you didn’t already know, […]

September 28, 2017 | Bits and Bites, Parenting

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 | Bits and Bites, Reviews, Restaurants

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 | Bits and Bites, Recipes

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 […]