1. I don’t like coffee!  I don’t like the smell, the taste, or the prices… I’d rather buy a top-shelf gin & tonic for those prices! 2. They took away free wifi!  …at least I think they did.  I haven’t tried recently. 3. They got rid of their gluten free Valencia Orange Cake!!! WTF! Triumph dining has put together a petition they are going to send to Startbucks to let them know how upset we are.  It’s like a slap in the face to the gluten free community. “Dear Starbucks, I am writing to request that you bring back the gluten-free Valencia...

This was too funny not to share.  I think we all can relate. GLUTEN FREE The Movie from Tyler Isaacson on Vimeo.

The following is a list of people who are actively blogging about the gluten free lifestyle.  You can learn so much from just reading people’s personal accounts and from the information they provide: recipes, product reviews, lifestyle suggestions, and more! This will always be a work in progress, so comment or email me  your blog address, and a short description and icon-sized photo.  I want to assure people that the blog is active, being updated, and includes up to date facts, so I will only accept submissions from the owner or author.  Let’s build this list quickly and huge! ...

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...