January 19, 2017 | Bits and Bites, Reviews, Restaurants

Stacy Orseck, founder and owner of The Bee And The Baker, makes her treats and snacks just the way you would, if you had the time. All of her creations are free from gluten, dairy, soy, corn, and processed sugar, […]

January 15, 2017 | Bits and Bites, Reviews, Restaurants

Buddha Bistro is a small cafe located inside the Om Yoga Center in Watertown. Owned and operated by Laure Proulx, it just may be our favorite little find to date.  Laure’s philosophy is to provide simple, clean food, using fresh, […]

January 12, 2017 | Bits and Bites, Reviews, Restaurants

If you’re looking for upscale dining with an informal atmosphere, you’ll find it @the barn in Granby.  You’ll also find a menu with some really nice, clearly marked gluten-free options. From appetizers to entrees, you won’t feel like you’ve been […]

January 10, 2017 | Bits and Bites, Reviews, Restaurants

You might recognize Angela Baldanza from her recent victory on Food Network’s “Cooks Vs. Cons.”  But did you know that she and her husband Sandy own Baldanza Natural Market and Cafe in New Canaan?  Their menu is delightfully full of […]

January 4, 2017 | Bits and Bites, Reviews, Restaurants

Granby Village Health is one of the oldest health food stores in the Hartford area. Family owned and operated, they have a large and loyal customer base, and for good reason. A few years ago, they moved to a bigger […]

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 | Bits and Bites, Reviews, Products

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 | Bits and Bites, Reviews, Restaurants

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 […]