Archive for April, 2012
Gluten-Free Fudgsicles Do Exist!
Posted by glutenfree4hfx in General Information, Links on April 30, 2012
Last year, we reported that Fudgsicles are not gluten-free, but that has changed! In the past, every Fudgsicle I had ever looked at (including those from the Popsicle company) had malt extract, which is made from barley.
However, Chapman’s Ice Cream has once again come to our rescue. They just released gluten-free Fudgsicles!
More Ways to Enjoy Pizza Taste!
Posted by glutenfree4hfx in Recipes on April 27, 2012
I often find that after making pizza, I have leftover meats and cheese. I usually make this delicious gluten-free casserole to use up the leftovers. It’s really flexible; you can use whatever meat you have on hand, and you can add vegetables to the ingredients if you want!
Delta Airlines Meals Are Not Gluten-Free
Posted by glutenfree4hfx in General Information, Rants on April 23, 2012
Here’s a scary reminder that we need to read every ingredient, all the time! In her latest post, blogger Elaine Taylor-Klaus talks about how her family was served a gluten-containing meal on Delta airlines that was marked gluten-free. This is the third time that this has happened! Even worse, Delta Airlines places the blame on […]
Satisfying That Pizza Craving
Posted by glutenfree4hfx in General Information, Reviews on April 22, 2012
One of the toughest things to find a good gluten-free replacement for is pizza. Over the past few years, I have found a few good substitutes, though, and I thought I’d share my findings.
Obviously, you have two options: make pizza at home or go out. Personally, I like making pizza at home because you have more control and the risk of cross-contamination is far less. Here are the at-home options I’ve tried and how it went.
More Gourmet Burgers Coming to Halifax!
Posted by glutenfree4hfx in General Information on April 11, 2012
Exciting news: two more gourmet burger joints are opening in the Halifax area!
The one we are most excited about is Relish Gourmet Burgers. They will be opening a Halifax location on Quinpool Road (in the old Blockbuster location) sometime in the near future. Even better, they will have gluten-free buns, lots of burger options, and their French fries will be gluten-free.
Gluten-Free Easter Dessert Ideas
Posted by glutenfree4hfx in Recipes on April 7, 2012
Recently, The Chronicle Herald featured three Easter dessert recipes (a cake, a torte, and a frosting) that are all gluten-free. I have reproduced them here to make your gluten-free Easter cooking a delight!
Dedicated Gluten-Free Eatery Opening April 9!
Posted by glutenfree4hfx in General Information on April 6, 2012
The gluten-free community in Halifax is abuzz today with the news of a dedicated gluten-free eatery opening on Monday, April 9! The new venture is part of Pete’s Frootique in the Dresden Row market.
According to The Chronicle Herald, the shop will offer “pastries, muffins, cookies, sandwiches, soups and salads” from local suppliers Schoolhouse Gourmet and Odell’s Gluten-Free. Even more exciting, the kitchen will be a dedicated gluten-free facility, eliminating the risk of cross-contamination. The Herald article also mentions that Pete’s chief operating officer Dianne Hamilton has Celiac disease, giving them real insight into what gluten-free really means.
You can be sure that we’ll be visiting Pete’s gluten-free eatery soon and reporting on the results!
Gluten For Punishment 