Food Challenges

Creative food preparation for people with Celiac Disease, gluten/wheat intolerance and other food sensitivities

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Pizza Pizzazz

I have drastically altered my diet over the past eighteen months in an attempt to overcome some of my digestive and health issues. I enjoy what I eat, however, on occasion, I do miss “junk” food. I don’t miss it all, just a few choice items. One that has presented a big challenge is pizza. In an effort to make sure I don’t feel deprived or tempted to stray from my eating regime, I knew I had to find an alternative. Continue Reading…

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Posted 2 years, 10 months ago.

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The Via to Toronto

Ten days ago, for me, taking the Via Rail to Toronto was like taking the Orient Express to Salzburg way back in October, 1968. I couldn’t help but remember that journey forty years ago, as the Via train rumbled down the tracks. Back then, my friend Rosalind Amor and I were taking a few days off work from our jobs at the Pestalozzi Children’s Village in Switzerland. We were headed to Salzburg, Austria to explore this ancient city and see the sites. It was an adventure I’ll never forget. We visited so many of the places that had been featured in the movie, “The Sound of Music”. Now, here I was, all these years later, taking the Via to Toronto to see the stage play “The Sound of Music” and remembering that other voyage so long ago. Continue Reading…

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Posted 3 years, 1 month ago.

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Celiac Association Meeting, Kingston – Nov 11th 2008

Sue Jennette, head of the Celiac Association in Kingston, acted as host for the evening.

Liaison College representative, Wanda MacDonald, acted as panel moderator.

Five chefs and/or owners of Kingston restaurants were present and participated. Several more establishments sent reports or messages. Continue Reading…

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Posted 3 years, 1 month ago.

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Away From Home

Eating a special diet, in order to deal with food sensitivities and allergies, is a very difficult and demanding task. At home, we can gradually put into place the tools and ingredients that will help us achieve our goals. The minute we walk out the door of our home into the big, wide world, all bets are off. Continue Reading…

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Posted 3 years, 2 months ago.

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