Gluten-Free Reviews & Articles

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 | Reviews, Products, Bits and Bites

  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 | 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 | Bits and Bites, Reviews, Restaurants

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, Bits and Bites, Reviews

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 | Bits and Bites, Recipes

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 | Bits and Bites, Reviews, Restaurants

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 […]