Gluten free? I am here to help..

Who is the gluten free chef? That’s me, Carol. 

AND YOU if you cook for a member of your family who needs to avoid gluten in their diet. 

You don’t need to be on TV or to run a restaurant to call yourself a chef. Keeping your family safe and well by learning how to “cook it gluten free” is enough to qualify in my eyes.

If the whole gf arena is new to you don’t panic. With 57 years experience under my belt I am happy to be your guide and share the tips I have picked up along the way. You can read more about my story here.

I am not a health professional and I would always advise you to get medical advice from a qualified expert. 

However, your doctor may not follow the diet and that is where I CAN help you. Experiencing something first hand has highlighted the pitfalls to watch out for. My experiments with ingredients over the years may save you time and money! I am happy to answer your questions either by e-mail or on the site. 

The links below the photo will take you to pages full of information that is sometimes hard to find, but important to your success. 

The basics of a gluten free life

• New to gluten free cooking? Start here!
• You will need to know what is safe to eat and what isn’t. 
• Find out what grains are gluten free  
• Which flours should you choose for baking? 
• What is gluten?
• Need some help with reading food labels?
• A spouses point of view might help.
• Can you still eat out?
• Will the gluten free diet help you lose weight?
• Is gluten free the same as wheat free?

Cooking tips and recipes

• Check out this extensive recipe list!
• Tips for keeping contamination at bay in the kitchen.
• What can you serve at mealtimes?
• Guidelines for family meal planning.
• Tasty gf snacks to make yourself.
• What if you are also a vegan?
• Feeding a gluten free baby?

All about Celiac Disease

Some background knowledge about Celiac Disease may come in useful.

• What symptoms indicate celiac in children and adults?
• How can you be tested for celiac?
• Is celiac a gluten allergy?
• Can avoiding gluten solve itchy skin problems?
• Are you also lactose intolerant?
• Read other people’s stories and share your own.
• Learn about the history of celiac disease.