When I first received my diagnosis, I found breakfast time the hardest to navigate. This is because almost everything contained gluten! My go-to breakfast choices had always been toast or cereal – both of which usually contain gluten. However, there are plenty of gluten-free cereals available; you just need to know the right places to … Read more
There are times when a recipe will call for shortening, or you’ve run out of butter but have shortening in the pantry – but is it gluten-free? First, let’s take a look at what shortening actually is and then we’ll share some brands. What Is Shortening? Simply put, shortening is fat that remains solid when … Read more
What’s the difference between heavy cream and heavy whipping cream? Are they gluten free? We’ll be answering all of these questions today. What Is Heavy Whipping Cream? Heavy whipping cream gets its name because it’s made using the highest fat part of fresh milk. It’s made by leaving milk to stand and scraping the heavy … Read more
One of the things I miss most about my life before diagnosis was pasta. It was definitely the food I ate most often and luckily, over the years, more and more gluten-free options have become available. While there used to be very limited varieties – now you can find gluten-free variants of almost any pasta! … Read more
Oil is a pantry staple and used in cooking – so we need to ensure that the oil we’re using is gluten-free. But first, let’s take a look at what soybean oil is. What Is Soybean Oil? Soybean oil is a type of vegetable oil. This particular oil is made by extracting from the seeds … Read more