Category Archives: Blog Posts

Articles about living gluten & grain free, Celiac Disease, product reviews, and general information; also includes our recipes.

Simple Steps to a New You!

Posted on January 1, 2016
in Blog Posts, Uncategorized
by GGF Gourmet

Ahhhhh, a new year is upon us! The perfect time to reset, refresh, and set goals. Many people use the change to a new year to focus their attention on improving life in some way. Setting resolutions to make changes toward good health or losing weight is one of […]

Not so cheery about gluten-free Cheerios

Posted on October 29, 2015
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by GGF Gourmet

In the food blogger world, the trending term Cheerios Recall exploded practically overnight when General Mills announced they were recalling 1.8 million boxes of their new gluten free Cheerios cereal. I had erroneously made the assumption (and I’m guessing you’ve heard the adage about what happens when one assumes?) that this […]

Paleo Pumpkin Spice Latte

Posted on October 2, 2015
in All Recipes (Gluten|Grain|Soy Free), Blog Posts, Breakfast, Dairy Free Recipes (+Gluten|Grain|Soy-Free), Egg Free Recipes, Nut Free Recipes, Paleo Recipes, Uncategorized, Vegetarian Recipes
by GGF Gourmet

Pumpkin…pumpkin everywhere! It’s that time of year – leaves blowing around, hoodies abound, and Starbucks brings out the pumpkin spice latte. Only the latter leaves me with the coldest chill. Why? Because of the ingredients that can…and do… negatively affect our health! Unfortunately, Starbucks now excludes the ingredients from […]

Health Care Choices: My visit with a Naturopathic Doctor

Posted on July 30, 2015
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by GGF Gourmet

A Frustrating Journey During my journey to wellness (read my whole story here), I was overwhelmed with how many doctors could not help me solve what was happening with my body (high cholesterol, extreme weight gain, signs of diabetes and even heart disease). Constantly feeling ill, scared, and quite frankly, […]

Grain Free Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe

Posted on June 19, 2015
in All Recipes (Gluten|Grain|Soy Free), Blog Posts, Dairy Free Recipes (+Gluten|Grain|Soy-Free), Main Dish Recipes (Gluten/Grain/Soy/Dairy-Free; Paleo), Paleo Recipes, Uncategorized, Vegetarian Recipes
by GGF Gourmet

I’ve often been asked about making a pizza crust with cauliflower. Yes, I’ve tried it, I answer (without excitement). Yes, it works, I say (unenthusiastic-ally). So, when my buddy Richard at Flying J Farm (an amazing farm committed to non-GMO, organic farming, sustainability, and feeding their cattle grass only [side […]

Riced Cauliflower – Trader Joe’s

Posted on June 4, 2015
in All Recipes (Gluten|Grain|Soy Free), Blog Posts, Dairy Free Recipes (+Gluten|Grain|Soy-Free), Main Dish Recipes (Gluten/Grain/Soy/Dairy-Free; Paleo), Nut Free Recipes, Paleo Recipes, Reviews - Products & Restaurants, Uncategorized, Vegetarian Recipes
by GGF Gourmet

Earlier this week, I saw several posts across social media about “riced” cauliflower being available at Trader Joe’s. Since I’ve been laboring over making my own, the thought of this as a convenience food intrigued me, and I just had to check it out for myself! If […]

Quick Facts about Celiac Disease

Posted on May 28, 2015
in Blog Posts
by GGF Gourmet

Did you know? -There are over 300 symptoms of Celiac Disease -While some develop symptoms during childhood, many others feel fine until later in life -Many people never show any symptoms at all This one is staggering: 83% of people with Celiac Disease are never diagnosed, or are misdiagnosed with […]

Ginger Teriyaki Beef Jerky – Grain Free & Paleo

Posted on March 31, 2015
in All Recipes (Gluten|Grain|Soy Free), Blog Posts, Dairy Free Recipes (+Gluten|Grain|Soy-Free), Egg Free Recipes, Low Carb & Keto, Nut Free Recipes, Paleo Recipes, Snacks, Sugar Free Recipes, Whole 30 Recipes
by GGF Gourmet

Story WARNING: This simple and delicious “teriyaki” beef jerky recipe may cause you to wonder why you ever bought the store-bought stuff! Your trips to the local grass-fed meat farmer may just have to increase. Happy snacking! Ingredients 3/4 lb grass-fed beef (London Broil, Flank, Sirloin, or other high quality […]

Gluten Free Paleo Plantain Chips by Artisan Tropic

Posted on March 25, 2015
in Blog Posts, Reviews - Products & Restaurants, Snacks, Uncategorized
by GGF Gourmet

Charlotte Gluten Free Event Last weekend, I spoke at the Gluten & Allergen Free Wellness Event in Charlotte, NC. Over 1,200 people came out to try the various products and hear the speakers. It was a great crowd! I was very glad that I had a trusty assistant helping me in […]

Amazing Grain Free Fish Recipe

Posted on March 19, 2015
in All Recipes (Gluten|Grain|Soy Free), Blog Posts, Dairy Free Recipes (+Gluten|Grain|Soy-Free), Low Carb & Keto, Main Dish Recipes (Gluten/Grain/Soy/Dairy-Free; Paleo), Paleo Recipes, Uncategorized
by GGF Gourmet

Let me just tell you, I was never a fish or seafood eater. As a kid, I remember my mom used to buy fish at this small local market when we went grocery shopping. The only reason I ever agreed to go in was because they had a candy dispenser by the […]