Gabriela VelazquezAmerican literary critic Barbara Johnson said, “a balanced diet is a cookie in each hand.” Can’t argue with that. I review various cookie flavors in this post, including America’s favorite, […]
Gabriela VelazquezHalloween has me thinking about sweets. We know we shouldn’t eat too much sugar, but if we’re going to indulge, it might as well be with healthier treats that are […]
Gabriela VelazquezIf you’re like me, you’ve had a hard time giving up cheese and have fallen off the wagon a few times. Well, there’s a reason for that. “Dairy crack” is […]
Gabriela VelazquezOne thing I really like about Amy’s Kitchen, aside from their delicious gluten and dairy free meals, is their devotion to international dishes. In honor of World Food Day, which […]
Gabriela VelazquezI’m a cruncher. Researchers found that consumers have four different texture preferences. Chewers enjoy the sensation of chewing and dislike food that breaks up easily. They enjoy foods like gummy […]
Gabriela VelazquezSimilar to wraps and bowls (https://liveglutenanddairyfree.com/amys-bowls-and-wraps/), I like pot pies because they are a complete meal in one. You get protein, veggies, and potatoes filled in a crust. I review […]
Gabriela VelazquezThai food is one of my favorite cuisines and it’s not surprising given it’s been called the perfect balance of sweet, sour, spicy, salty and bitter. Thankfully, many of the […]
Gabriela VelazquezNaturally, you would expect gluten and dairy in foods like bread, pasta and cheese, but did you know they are found in foods you would never suspect? Foods like sauce […]
Gabriela VelazquezSummer is coming to an end and it saddens me that my favorite fruit, mango, will no longer be in season. Mango is the most frequently consumed fruit in the […]
Gabriela VelazquezI love coffee and honestly believe I have kept Starbucks in business. Before going dairy free, I loved adding half and half creamer to my coffee. Milk was too watery, […]
Gabriela VelazquezNothing says summer like grilling hamburgers and hotdogs. And hamburgers and hotdogs need great buns. I tried Udi’s hamburger buns years ago and didn’t like them. I found them to […]
Gabriela VelazquezTwinkie lovers rejoice! What Hostess is to snack cakes, Katz is to the gluten and dairy free versions. And brands Enjoy Life, Kinnikinnick, Sweet Ali’s, and Udi’s also offer allergy […]
Gabriela VelazquezWraps and bowls are so convenient as they are a complete meal in one. You have carbs, protein, fat and vegetables all in one meal. And if you’re in rush […]
Gabriela VelazquezAdam Carolla said “I don’t think I’ve ever seen pie advertised. That’s how you know it’s good. They advertise ice cream and other desserts. They advertise the bejeeezus out of […]
Gabriela VelazquezIt is worthy of Olympians, thought to have originated in ancient Greece and served to athletes at the first Olympic Games. It looks like pie, has a custard like filling, […]
Gabriela VelazquezDon Kardong, an Olympic marathoner, said “without ice cream, there would be darkness and chaos.” Ok, that might be an exaggeration but I don’t even want to think of a world without […]
Gabriela VelazquezJuly is National Ice Cream Month and I can’t think of a better treat to beat the heat. The dairy and gluten free ice cream, whipped cream and cone brands […]
Gabriela VelazquezWe’ve all heard it, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It breaks the overnight fasting period, which is its name literally, to break the fast. You may […]
Gabriela VelazquezIt used to be hard to find a gluten and dairy free appetizer that wasn’t a fruit or vegetable tray. Not anymore. Starline Cuisine, Feel Good Foods and Ian’s have […]
Gabriela VelazquezVanishing caloric density. Maybe you’ve never heard of this term, but it’s the reason you can’t stop eating some foods like Cheetos and cotton candy. Their texture melts in your […]
