Author: Sandy Deboer of spaingourmetcanada.com Located on the north-eastern corner of Andalucia, the province of Jaen is one of the largest olive oil producing regions in the world. Nicknamed the “Sea of Olives” visitors experience colours of green and golden tones highlighting the mountains and hills as far as the eye can see. This area[…]
Vanilla Shortbread by Tracy Kadonoff, Award Winning Pastry Chef INGREDIENTS: • 340 g (1 1/2 cups) unsalted butter, room temperature • 100 g (1/2 cup) super fine white sugar • 2 tsp Pure Vanilla, Dark • 2 tsp cold water • 400 g (2+2/3rd cups) Lemonade retail flour blend • 120 g (3/4) cup white[…]
4 Ways To Banish Daytime Bloat By Desiree Nielsen BSc RD Feeling ugh? You’re not alone…bloating is one of the most common complaints I receive in my practice. Especially after a long summer of merriment. The challenge is determining what’s normal…and what isn’t. Bloating requires both the production of gas in the intestines…and slow movement[…]
My Island Bistro Kitchen A native of Charlottetown, PEI, Barbara Mayhew launched her My Island Bistro Kitchen blog, in 2012 to combine her passions for cooking, photography, and writing. Believing that being gluten-free shouldn’t mean sacrificing tasty baked goods, Barbara creates her delicious recipes to share with the community. www.myislandbistrokitchen.com Baking Backwards Danielle Dewar is[…]
AS THE SAYING GOES, KNOWING IS HALF THE BATTLE Being diagnosed with Celiac Disease can feel a little scary, but it can also be an excellent opportunity to better understand what is happening with your body, and what it needs to cross the victory line of health and wellness. Here are some important questions to[…]
The topic of Oats and the gluten-free diet can be confusing. Here’s what you need to know; so here’s the big question: Are oats truly gluten-free? The Canadian Celiac Associations Professional Advisory Councils’ Position Statement on Consumption of Oats by Individuals with Celiac Disease is as follows: “The safety of oats in individuals with celiac[…]
In 1997, the New England Journal of Medicine published a medical report regarding farmers who had been diagnosed with nonresponsive celiac disease. This report demonstrates the idea that it is possible to experience celiac disease symptoms by inhaling gluten rather than only by eating it. There is also a considerable amount of anecdotal evidence showing[…]
12 SURPRISING PLACES GLUTEN LIKES TO HIDE So you’ve emptied your home of the obvious gluten culprits like bread, pasta, cereal, pizza, and bagels, right? You’re ready, right?! You’ve got this, right?! Well … almost. There are a few sneaky sources still holding onto a gluten risk for you to be aware of. Here are[…]
One area of uncertainty for many has been the safety of spices and seasonings. The primary concern revolves around risks and rumours of cross- contamination, gluten containing savouring, and even the potential use of flour as a filler which might be hiding gluten within some products. Gluten may be able to hide on your spice[…]
Like anything in the kitchen, learning to cook meat to the correct “doneness” comes with time and practice; however, if you are new to cooking, or even just new to a particular cut of meat, achieving the perfect internal temperature feels more like a gamble than a good time. This is why it is always[…]