Archive for July, 2008
Triumph Dining

I just stumbled across an excellent gluten-free resource! Triumph Dining publishes a gluten-free restaurant guide, a gluten-free groceries guide and gluten-free dining cards. The site also boasts a wonderful blog with many, many excellent tips and suggestions for gluten-free lifestyles. I am ordering a copy of the restaurant guide which lists 32 gluten-free restaurants for the state of Iowa, as well as many national and regional chain restaurants.
Huevos Rancheros (Cowboy Eggs)

Most of what I know about cooking I learned from my mom. Since I was a little girl, she has shown me how to add a little of this to a little of that and if it doesn’t turn out…. oh well, we’ll make the family eat it anyway!
Thai Noodle Soup

A relative of mine who is gluten-intolerant asked me about preparing gluten-free lunches that are quick and simple. This is a tough subject, because maintaining a healthy gluten-free lifestyle often means eating only the freshest ingredients, and most of the time gluten-free foods just aren’t convenient. Here is a quick and easy Thai noodle soup that you can make in 15 minutes, using everyday items from your cupboard!
20 Healthiest Foods for Under $1

I love, love, LOVE this article! Given the condition of our economy and the just-what-the-heck-am-I-really-supposed-to-eat crisis that we’re having here in the good ol’ U.S. of A., I think this is important information.
Please read the 20 Healthiest Foods for Under $1 and take advantage of the delicious knowledge in your now-bulging cerebrum!
NOTE: Please watch out for the allergens on the list, namely: eggs, nuts, whole-grain pasta (gluten, eggs), tofu (soy), and low-fat milk (lactose, casein).
Love,
H
Listening to Apples and Bananas by Raffi
Pizza!

I’d be lying if I said that I didn’t miss any foods that contain gluten. There are days when pizza and beer are all I really need for total and complete bliss.
My Gluten-free 4th of July

I had an incredible 4th of July holiday! My parents hosted our annual picnic for our extended family, neighbors and close friends. To our great surprise and delight, our guests brought a wide variety of delicious gluten-free dishes!
Des Moines Art Festival 2008
Every summer, the Des Moines Register presents a free, three-day art festival in downtown Des Moines. I attended the festival on Saturday and Sunday and really enjoyed seeing the spectacular art.





