Indian food is one of my favorite gluten free indulgences – I love the spices, the flavors and aromas of freshly prepared dishes like curries, masala and tandoori. Much to my delight, many Indian dishes are often gluten free, as they’re made with natural ingredients like curry powder, lentils, meat and rice. Pondicheri cafe is … More Pondicheri: A Houston Restaurant Review
Eating in a dining hall on a college campus can sometimes be a risk for college students with celiac disease. For the first time, neither you nor your family is in complete control of preparing the gluten-free foods you eat. Even if a school has incredible gluten-free accommodations, there is always the potential for accidental … More Celiac 101: “Gluten-Proofing” Your Dorm Room
Every high school senior, as well as every college student, is aware of the difficulty in choosing a college or university to attend. A student must take into account factors like academic rigor, opportunities for extracurricular activities, quality of life, and, most importantly, overall ‘fit’. For college-bound celiacs, however, there are many more factors that influence … More Celiac 101: Picking the Right School
Eating out is one of the most difficult tasks for anyone with a gluten intolerance. We experience a loss of control, as we can no longer verify that utensils are clean and that our meals are kept free from cross-contamination. Many celiacs would agree that Asian is one of the most difficult cuisines to accomodate … More P.F. Chang’s Review
Check out the link to an article I wrote for Rice University’s newspaper, the Thresher! It’s a review for Ruggles Green, an amazing restaurant in Houston, off of West Alabama, with an incredible gluten-free menu!
One of my close friends, Estevan, turned 22 today, and the two of us celebrated with a pre-birthday dinner last night. We prepared portobello mushroom tacos, which are not only incredibly delicious, but simple to make as well. Estevan’s shared his mother’s taco recipe with me, and we prepared a slew of sides to go … More Happy Birthday Dinner-Portobello Mushroom Tacos!
I know that three posts in three days is, in fact, very overwhelming, but I couldn’t resist posting my homemade gluten-free gnocchi recipe on this very chilly Monday. If you’re still in class, or studying for finals, this will be a perfect treat to end the semester. I made these for Mother’s Day yesterday, as … More Recipe: Gnocchi in a Poppy Seed & Butter Sauce
A few weeks ago, I travelled to Rice Village (a lovely shopping area behind Rice University), in the pouring rain, by bike, in order to get my hair cut. After my appointment, I lacked a desire to return to campus, and instead decided to stop for dinner at the Black Walnut Cafe. I walked into … More Well Done, Black Walnut- A Restaurant Review
My friend Carissa bought me this cookie dough to try after her visit to Target last week. I had neither heard of Immaculate Baking Co., nor knew that they had a line of gluten-free products. I was further surprised by the fact that she picked this up from the freezer section of our nearby Houston … More A Quick Product Review: Immaculate Baking Co. Gluten-Free Cookie Dough
It isn’t too often that a person with celiac disease encounters the opportunity to eat a gluten-free crepe outside of the home. There are countless online recipes for homemade crepes, but as a college student, locating a kitchen, securing proper utensils and cookware (safe from gluten contamination) and finding time in our busy schedules, often … More Restaurant Review: Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe
Hope your National Celiac Disease Awareness Day (it was yesterday!) was full of gluten-free goodies! I celebrated my NCD Awareness Day today, with a visit to the Monster PBJ Food Trucks in Houston, Texas. Located right next to the Museum of Contemporary Arts in the Museum District of Houston, Monster PBJ takes the joys and … More Restaurant Review: Monster PBJ Food Truck
The Corporate Celiac 