tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44707712495029941872011-08-01T14:28:15.071-04:00A website about eating gluten free in and around Washington, D.C. for those with celiac disease, and their friends and family too.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02142016284417837814noreply@blogger.comBlogger261100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4470771249502994187.post-15857778907915053842009-12-06T20:46:00.000-05:002009-12-06T20:47:09.070-05:00

Readers, it was ON. The test of Chris' grandmother's recipe adapted by his mother for Christmas cookies, that is. (Got all that?)Chris announced that this year, we were going to have a holiday cookie decorating party. I was excited - I'd heard about these parties but Chris never had one in the time I knew him. I assumed that he would do regular cookies and I would just help people decorate

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I was in the downtown area recently and decided to eat at Java Green. I ordered a wheat free curry tofu/rice noodle dish, sounds good right?? I was really disappointed. I have not had such a bad meal in a long time. The noodles were not seasoned at all, not even with salt. The tofu was the best thing about the dish, but that is not saying a lot. And the 'curry' sauce was cold and blanketed

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I have loved almond macaroons (the non-coconut variety, thank you very much) ever since the first one I ate, way way before I had my celiac diagnosis. So this month I was eager to finally try the recipe for Almond Macaroons during the GF baking blitz that seems to be happening around the house. Plus, I finally had some good homemade Almond Paste to work with, which is a main ingredient in the

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I recently had lunch with a friend who works on the Mall. She suggested we meet at the Mitsitam Cafe in the National Museum of the American Indian. I figured the menu to be fairly corn-centric, plus I'd heard that it was good; besides which, I'd never been. I gladly accepted.Even though it was just before Thanksgiving, Mitsitam was still bustling. After meeting my friend, she showed me the

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For some reason, this week I was seized by the urge to bake. I have not really baked anything in about 5 years or more, so this was both pleasurable and novel. Having recently been given a copy of the NYC Babycakes cookbook from sis-in-law Megan, I may have been inspired by the glossy pages of too-good-looking-to-be-true baked goodies. I began stocking the larder with the ingredients required

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We enjoyed an impromptu visit from our friend Heather this past weekend. We thought she would just be staying with us for an afternoon visit, but after consulting the Amtrak schedule, she opted for a morning train instead, and we got to enjoy her company over dinner. Chris suggested that we check out the new gastropub in the hood, ChurchKey.I'm always game to go out for a bite, and have gotten

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My neighbor recently knocked and asked to borrow some vanilla - she was baking something with friends. We gave her the vanilla and were pleasantly surprised a little later when she knocked again with the finished treat - pumpkin cupcakes. They were cute and smelled good, and were full of gluten. Chris enjoyed them. I enjoyed looking at them.But I got the fever.I went hunting for a pumpkin

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I like bananas, but to eat them as they come, I'll admit that they have to be the perfect ripeness: not so green as to be chalky and not so ripe they become adorned with brown spots. Once that happens, I will shy away from bananas in the fruit bowl. And watch them get riper and riper (ah, ickier and ickier).One day, my husband saw opportunity where I had carefully avoided looking (4 very

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We had a horrendous run-in with a prepackaged GF product from Whole Foods. The mists of time had fogged my memory of just how bad this stuff was and how it should be avoided at all costs. Now I know - and so do you! Below is the rant I sent to the Whole Foods customer service email. We'll see if I get a reply.365 brand Gluten Free pizza mixThis is a very disappointing product. For starters,

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It must be said that in the past four years I've really become a hot breakfast person. Earlier in life I was much enamored of cereals, but I eventually found that eating eggs in the morning kept me going longer, plus when diagnosed with celiac many of the egg accompaniments (and eggs themselves) are best enjoyed hot: potatoes, grits, GF toast, etc.However, fast forward to this fall and trying

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Sent from my friend Elaine in NYC. Unfortunately, so true as those of us with the disease know. $5 for a bag of pasta? Yep.http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/14/the-high-price-of-celiac-disease/

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An appointment had me around downtown DC around lunchtime. I suddenly remembered I should eat lunch at Java Green, haven't been for ages. Java Green is a nice, eco friendly vegetarian restaurant which features smoothies, some raw dishes, salads, soups, noodles, sandwiches, and more. They are very allergy aware and have many yummy items marked clearly to be wheat/gluten free. As it was a hot

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Madison, WI is home to a splendid farmer's market, the Silly Yak Bakery, and now, my sister and brother in law!Over July 4 I traveled with Chris to his sister's wedding. The wedding itself was so fun, held in an old timey theater and relatives were there in abundance.For my own selfish reasons, I was happy to return to Madison since Megan, Chris' sister, had introduced me to the delicious

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OK, this was my June vacation. But really it was about eating as well as possible while seeing friends, hanging out and enjoying some Left Coast time!A recent short vacation to California was really an excuse to go and eat some good food. Pictured above is part of my first dinner there, an amazing grilled corn drizzled with crumbled queso and a spicy tomato sauce.When in California, I am always

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I was talking with a coworker recently, and learned his daughter has gluten sensitivies, and some other allergies besides, including corn. Yikes! That would be hard for me, corn being one of the grains that powers my day.We got to talking about pasta and I told him (and any others out there in DC GF blog land) that this is the one I like best. The key is to actually undercook, letting it coast

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A coworker forwarded me a link to some yummy sounding desserts on Apartment Therapy: Honey Lavender Panna CottaandGluten-Free Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp

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One night when my sweetie was out grabbing a burger with a coworker, I was driving home from work and said to myself, time for dosa! Inspired by the vision of tasy loveliness of the tangy lentil pancake filled with shredded paneer and other veg, I phoned in a takeout order and hopped over the bridge to Georgetown on my way home.Amma is usually upstairs from M at around 33rd St. But recently for

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Our friends who just got married asked us if we wanted to pick up their CSA share while they were busy with wedding-stuff and honeymoon.We said yes - natch! The farmer's market stand is at the Silver Spring market, it was super easy, they had a box ready to go and I picked it up on behalf of my friend. Inside: lots and lots of greens; turnips; swiss chard; spring onions; and I rounded this off

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My sweetie emailed me today asking if I was interested in seeing friends for an impromptu dinner after work. Sure I said...and then learned it was at an Italian restaurant.Great.I'm sure there are some who recognize that sinking feeling: oh no, what am I going to eat? This is yet more dicey for those of us who are not carne nor pesce-inclined...So my post is to report that I was very

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I'm back from a family weekend in the land of the cheese curd. Although as any celiac knows, travel away from the comforts of home and your own GF friendly kitchen can have its perils. Not so on this particular trip!My boyfriend's rellies in Madison hit the bonanza of gluten free items for the home pantry. In fact, his sister Megan made a veritable shrine to GF delights in a corner of her

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Home late on a weeknight when my sweetie had other dinner plans, I decided to get some of my favorite veggie sushi...the fabulous garden roll from Thai Chef on Connecticut Avenue in DC. Crunchy, savory, sweet...a unique blend of veggies with the unexpected snap of pear! So hungry I perched my dinner atop the laptop!www.thaichefsushibardc.com

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I love this dish. It may be only me that loves this dish, but that is OK. I will go on loving it, and making it, for a long time to come. It is especially good when you are so hungry you are willing to put just about anything in your mouth, because it is very FAST to make.Here is what you do:Cook some frozen peas, maybe 1/2 to 3/4 cup (I love peas)Take some leftover grain, such as rice or

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Other American cities have a strong GF presence in the blogosphere. I am trying to do the part for Washington, DC where I live and work (and eat!).I will be posting various GF related adventures in the city and listing useful sites for celiacs, their family, friends and fellow diners.Enjoy!

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We love Queen of Sheba, finding it a ready oasis for hungry city denizens at virtually any time, even on a Friday or Saturday night. QoS is on 9th and P Sts NW and has an unassuming store front. It is a little further away from "Little Ethiopia" up the street, but quite worth the trek. We find it to be tastier (spicier) and more flavorful than some of the other places in town. Plus it is in the

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My former office mate, who also has a friend who is celiac, told me about Rustico in Alexandria, VA a little while ago. My erstwhile GF-friendly BF accompanied me down out of town to check it out.Rustico has a chickpea crust pizza that is fairly crispy, thick, and quite filling (even at my hungriest, no way I can eat more than half a pizza!). You can get a variety of toppings. What is even

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This post could be very, very short indeed. Here is what you should do: Get yourself to Columbia Heights. Be hungry.Go to Pete's Apizza.Order a Kyra's pizza.Eat. Enjoy. Smile. In the years since my celiac diagnosis, of course finding decent pizza somewhat reminiscent of the "real mccoy" is perhaps a celiac foodie's equivalent of the holy grail. My beloved non-GF BF (that's non gluten free

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