Celiac Awareness Month eCookbook

If you are like me, you might get stuck in a food rut. You know... eating the same things week after week because you know what is easy to make for your family. Thanks to Beyond Celiac for their free eCookbook in honor of Celiac Awareness Month it is time to get inspired in the kitchen again. This cookbook is full of recipes for appetizers, salads, entrees, and desserts which are all 100% gluten-free. The book is free to download, so be sure to grab your copy today. 


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Gluten-Free on a Budget

I was thrilled when Chandice Probst of Gluten-Free Frenzy and Gluten-Free Calendar asked if I wanted an advanced copy of her new cookbook, Gluten-Free on a Budget and to be part of her blog tour. Chandice is one of those gluten-free people I feel like I have known forever even though I only met her twice in person. (Um, Chandice, how is this possible?!) Her positive attitude and her tireless efforts within the gluten-free community make her one of the gluten-free superstars in my book. Add on top of her busy gluten-free schedule, three kids and a move to Utah and I swear this woman doesn't sleep!

Gluten-Free on a Budget is a great resource for a hungry family. Chandice and her mom Tana Besendorfer put together a book full of family, budget-friendly recipes that are all 100% gluten-free. Tana's "Take it up a Notch" tips give some great ideas of how to make the most of your recipe and go easy on your wallet. The recipes range from easy, my style of cooking, like the Bacon Spinach Tomato Frittata on page 35 and the Peanut Butter Delights on page 195 to the more complex baking recipes like the Banana Black-Bottom Pie on page 171.

Chandice and Tana are both gluten-free so this cookbook not only comes from the heart but also comes from the experience of living with Celiac Disease. It is great to see a dynamic duo like these two put together this labor of love. You can tell these are all recipes they enjoy in their own homes that they want to share with the gluten-free community. I highly recommend Gluten-Free on a Budget for your gluten-free kitchen.

I was very flattered when Chandice asked me to give a quote for her new book. I love helping out a gluten-free friend but I also not-so-secretly love seeing my name in print. Check it out!

You can buy Gluten-Free on a Budget by Chandice Probst and Tana Besendorfer today on Amazon and at your local bookstore.

You can also enter to win a free copy via Rafflecopter below. A winner will be chosen on Monday, January 26, 2015.


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The Healthy Apple Holiday Cookbook Giveaway

My friend Amie, aka The Healthy Apple, launched her first e-cookbook just in time for the holidays. The book is called "The Healthy Apple’s Holiday Cookbook: 80 Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free and Peanut-Free Recipes Including Grain-Free/Paleo Desserts."

In this cookbook, you will find easy appetizers, savory sides, main dishes, desserts, drinks, and even leftover and breakfast recipes. There are even more than 50 vegan recipes in this holiday cookbook. This will be a great resource for planning for your holiday meals for those on restricted diets. Amie's recipes are always full of flavor, but eliminate GI culprits like gluten, dairy, and soy.

You can buy the e-cookbook directly from The Healthy Apple website for $13.99. If you purchase the book before December 23rd, you will be entered to win a case of Crunchmaster Crackers and $25 worth of Enjoy Life Food.

You can also enter to win buy using the Rafflecopter entries below and leaving a comment. Don't forget to include your email address in the comments section! The contest entries end on December 9th! Winner will be emailed on the 10th and Amie will send you a copy to her e-cookbook directly.

GOOD LUCK!

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Gluten-Free Cookbooks and an Antique!

Yesterday, my friend Elizabeth Barbone from GlutenFreeBaking.com asked on Facebook what cookbooks have improved your life or which are the cookbooks that you would always recommend to friends. I thought this was a great question and I would love to hear your favorites!

As you know, I was diagnosed with Celiac in 1981. At this time, there were almost no resources for a newly diagnosed celiac. My parents had to rely on doctor input and any information they could find. They were desperate for information so finding a gluten-free cookbook in 1981 must have been a big relief. The very first gluten-free cookbook my mom had was "Good Food, Gluten Free" by Hilda Cherry Hills.

First published in 1976, "Good Food, Gluten Free" was WAY ahead of its time. The author's husband had Celiac Disease and a sadly all-too-common road to his diagnosis in the late 1960s. She clearly did a lot of research and I have to say I am very impressed with the information that was presented in this book that is close to 40 years old! There is a brief introduction to Celiac, other conditions associated to celiac, other diseases that may benefit from eating gluten-free, and how to feed a celiac infant and child. I think this chapter was probably the most useful to my parents 33 years ago! There are also chapters about how to socialize while maintaining a gluten-free diet, how to travel, suggested menus, and so much more. This book has been fun to look at recently and realize what a godsend this must have been to my parents.

What are your favorite cookbooks? Did any book change your life after going gluten-free? I would love to read your suggestions in the comments section below.