Yes, I’m Gluten-Free. No, I Don’t Have Celiac.
When people find out I don’t eat gluten, they often react with eye rolls and aggressive, skeptical questions. Isn’t being gluten-free just a fad? Do you even have Celiac? Yes, the gluten-free movement has gained visibility and popularity in recent
Food Crush: Kimchi Fried Rice Topped with Candied Bacon and Fried Egg
This week I am going to share my recipe for kimchi fried rice with you! In my version, I'm adding candied bacon for a salty-sweet crunch and a runny fried egg for a protein boost. As a child, I ate a
Don’t Say These 6 Things to Your Celiac Friend
I discovered in 2007 that I have celiac disease -- a totally different era in terms of public awareness about gluten intolerance. Back then, it was much more difficult to find gluten-free ingredients or, especially, pre-made items. Nowadays, bakeries and
It’s Political For Women To Sing About Food
by Jetta Rae DoubleCakes “You’re writing an album about food?” When I tell people what I’m working on, the response I get is simultaneously identical and varied — the same lyric sung to a couple dozen different melodies. When the “about food?” is
Food Crush: North Indian Rajma
by Natasha Sisodiya Ever since I went gluten free after being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, the majority of my diet consists of vegetables, meat, beans and lentils. I prefer to consume meat only two to three times per week, so