Bread is a useless vehicle, used only to assist moving the essential meat and cheese into your mouth without getting your hands messy. My aunt makes these great sandwiches that I can no longer eat; brisket, bacon, tomatoe and cheese on a crissont.  She had a bunch of leftover brisket and bacon that she gave to me this afternoon.  Since I was thinking about those sandwiches all afternoon, I decided to make my own version with the food she gave me and what I had in the fridge.  It was so good, I thought I should share. . Brisket laid in strips. Bacon Cream cheese Sliced Roma tomatoes Salt Balsamic...

If you haven’t heard, Elisabeth Hasselbeck is being sued over allegations of plagiarism and copy write infringement. Author and self publisher, Susan Hassett, wrote a book published in April, 2008 called “Living with Celiac Disease.”  Apparently, she sent a copy to Hasselbeck, shortly after Hasselbeck was diagnosed. Susan claims that Hasselbecks book is strikingly similar to her book in content and layout.  The letter from Susan Hassett’s attorney can be found here: TMZ. . After reading through the letter from Susan Hassett’s attorney, I see many similarities…...

Here is Amy’s personal story via her answers to my list of gluten free questions for the Mary’s Gone Crackers contest. What are your favorite restaurants? Are these different than before you followed the diet? My favorite restaurants are ones that I know are very aware of the gluten-free diet.  I enjoy Maggiano’s because the chef always comes to your table and talks to you.  I also like P.F. Chang’s. Are food industry workers knowledgeable about Celiac disease? I think they are becoming more knowledgeable about the disease.  I always have questions regarding the menu when I go out...

Here is Sarah’s personal story via her answers to my list of gluten free questions for the Mary’s Gone Crackers contest. Hi Mike, I found your blog and the contest via Twitter. I really like your approach, and can appreciate the guts it takes to go GF when you don’t have terribly severe symptoms. Here is my interview entry for your contest! What are your favorite restaurants? Are these different than before you followed the diet? Back when I was only lactose-intolerant, Asian food was my standby since they use very little dairy. Now that soy sauce is a no-no, I’ve had to rethink...

Here is Laurie’s personal story via answers to my list of gluten free questions for the Mary’s Gone Crackers contest. What are your favorite restaurants? Are these different than before you followed the diet? We tend to eat at the same independent neighborhood eateries. I have avoided chains like the plague, but I am encouraged by the thought of GF menus in more “big name” places. Are food industry workers knowledgeable about Celiac disease? No. Nope, and just plain “not even close”. The staff at any restaurant turns over too fast for there to be any lasting impact...

Here is Janelle’s personal story and answers to my list of gluten free questions for the Mary’s Gone Crackers contest. What are your favorite restaurants? Are these different than before you followed the diet? I never ate out much, I have always cooked.  I have had to adjust almost every recipe I use and it was very overwhelming at first.  I have finally gotten to the point that I feel like I can make all the things I used to make for my family but in a safe, gluten free way.  We eat at Chipotle when we go out ten times for every once we go to another restaurant.  They have safe food...

Here is “Velmoose’s” personal story and answers to my list of gluten free questions for the Mary’s Gone Crackers contest. What are your favorite restaurants? Are these different than before you followed the diet? Outback Steakhouse and a local Mexican place.  I’ve always loved Outback. Are food industry workers knowledgeable about Celiac disease? Sometimes, I’m finding more and more servers and so on who know more about it, usually because they have a family member with celiac. Do you trust that the food you receive from restaurants/friends/family members is gluten...

Here is a link to a story NPR did on a 13 year old child switching to gluten free.  It is a brief 4 minute overview on celiac, how he was diagnosed and his family’s new lifestyle.  They make it sound so easy!!!  What do you think? Going Gluten-Free At Age 13