Kimberly McGowan
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in late February after a life long struggle with digestive issues. I am in an exploratory phase with food right now. I have found that many of my old favorite recipes are pleasantly converted to gluten free and have proudly toted my gluten free alternatives to many a covered dish gatherings with rave reviews. The diet however has many challenges and it helps to read through websites like these to see how others handle situations.
Blogs by this Author
Thanksgiving Thoughts
- By Kimberly McGowan
- Published 11/21/2012
As thanksgiving approaches my stress level increases. It is now not only my own diet that I have to worry about but also the diet of my 13 year old daughter. Thanksgiving being such a family oriented ...
My Blessing
- By Kimberly McGowan
- Published 02/9/2012
I have a new appreciation for the fact that my diet has had to be modified. Without the need to analyze what I am eating, the revelation and reality of what I am eating would not have occurred. I was ...
Kim's Gluten-Free Artichoke Salad
- By Kimberly McGowan
- Published 08/6/2008
Ingredients:2 Large cans gluten-free artichoke hearts, drained 8 baby carrots, sliced lengthwise10 asparagus stalks previously steamed until bright green and tender crisp1 medium tomato ½ yello...
Not So Saintly (or Gluten-Free) Ham!
- By Kimberly McGowan
- Published 08/6/2008
Food, food, food. The one thing I realize since being diagnosed with celiac disease, is how much time was not spent on food before. I must spend half of my recent waking hours thinking about what to...
Strawberry update
- By Kimberly McGowan
- Published 06/15/2008
I have not yet gotten an answer to the question " Are strawberries grown in wheat straw gluten free. I have asked my local Chapter of the Dept. of Agriculture to look into the question. However, I hav...
Don't take my strawberries! (Are Strawberries Gluten-Free when Grown in Wheat Straw?)
- By Kimberly McGowan
- Published 06/11/2008
I have been reading articles that say that people with celiac shouldn't consume strawberries due to the fact that they are grown in straw. I picked strawberries with my children yesterday and I ask...