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Celiac.com 03/11/2023 - If you're looking for a dish that's both sweet and savory, look no further than this mouth-watering sweet bacon wrapped pork loin recipe. With succulent pork tenderloin wrapped in bacon and coated in a sweet glaze, this dish is the perfect combination of flavors and textures. It's a dish that's sure to impress your guests and leave them begging for more. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply want to treat yourself to a delicious meal, this recipe is sure to hit the spot. Plus, it's easy to prepare and can be made with just a few simple ingredients. So grab your apron and get ready to cook up a pork loin that's sure to be a hit! Sweet Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin Ingredients: 1 (3 pound) boneless pork loin salt and pepper to taste 8 slices bacon 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons dry red wine 1 sweet onion, minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 2 tablespoons golden raisins Directions: Heat oven to 375F (190 degrees C). Line a shallow roasting pan with aluminum foil. Season pork loin with salt and pepper. Wrap the bacon slices around the pork loin and secure with toothpicks. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the pork loin. Cook until golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes, then place onto roasting pan. Stir together honey, balsamic vinegar, red wine, onion, and rosemary in a small bowl; spread over pork loin. Roast the pork loin in preheated oven for 15 minutes, then sprinkle with raisins. Continue cooking until the internal temperature of the pork loin reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 15 minutes more. Remove from the oven, and allow to rest for 5 minutes before removing toothpicks and slicing.

Celiac.com 01/07/2017 - Crackly top, fudge and moist inside with an exquisite chocolate red wine ganache that will please the most refined taste buds! Ingredients: 3/4 cup plus 1 TBSP flour, gluten free 1/2 tsp salt 2 1/2 TBSPS cocoa powder 11 oz (312 grams) semi sweet chocolate chips or baking chocolate 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, cut in 1 inch (2.5 cm) cubes 1 tsp instant coffee 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar 5 eggs, room temperature 1/3 cup red wine 2 tsps vanilla extract 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped For the chocolate wine ganache: 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips or baking chocolate 1/4 cup red wine Directions: To make the chocolate wine ganache: In medium saucepan heat cream to just boiling. Remove from heat. Add chocolate chips. Let sit for five minutes. Whisk until smooth. Add wine. Whisk to combine. To make the brownies: Preheat the oven at 350 F(180 C). Prepare a 9×9 inch (22×22 cm) baking pan by spraying with nonstick spray, and then lining with parchment paper leaving excess hanging over two sides of the pan. In a small bowl, whisk flour, salt and cocoa. Set aside. In a double boiler, melt chocolate chips with butter and instant coffee until smooth. When melted, remove from heat and add sugars. Whisk until thoroughly combined. Add 3 eggs to the chocolate mixture until well blended.Add the remaining eggs, vanilla and wine. Do not over mix. Add dry ingredients and walnuts to the chocolate mixture and fold with a rubber spatula. Do not over mix. When there are still a few small lumps of unmixed flour and cocoa powder visible, stop mixing. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 25-28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted an inch away from the center comes out clean. Allow the brownies to cool slightly before you drizzle the chocolate wine ganache. Let them cool completely and then lift them out of the pan using the parchment paper. Cut into bars. Note: Store them in an airtight container. They can stay fresh both in room temperature and refrigerator for up to 3 days. (If they last that long!)

Celiac.com 03/08/2023 - Is brandy gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? We get a lot of questions about gluten-free alcohol and liqueur. Specifically, is brandy gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? As it is made from grapes, brandy is technically a wine. All wines, including brandy, champagne, cognac, port wine, sherry, and vermouth are safe for celiacs. According to the major brands of brandy, the ingredients used to make brandy are gluten-free. Although most brandy is not specifically labeled "Gluten-Free," none of the top brands we've looked at are made using gluten ingredients, and none list wheat as an allergen. Brandy is also on our list of gluten-free alcoholic beverages. Because of this, Celiac.com considers nearly all brandy to be gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease. This includes flavored brandy, such as blackberry brandy, with the caveat that, as with many added flavorings, be especially careful to check labels, and avoid wheat and gluten allergens, as flavored brandies would be more likely to contain something non-gluten-free than unflavored ones. As always, choose carefully, and check ingredients and info on the maker's web site. Meantime, here’s a recipe for a great springtime alcoholic punch you can make with brandy or other fruit-based liqueur. Gluten-Free Red Wine Sangria Ingredients: ⅓ cup brandy or gluten-free fruit based liqueur 1 can pineapple juice (6 ounces) 1 orange ⅓ cup sliced strawberries ⅓ green apple, cored and sliced 1 peach or nectarine, pitted and sliced 1 750 mL bottle red wine, chilled Directions: In a ½-gallon sized container, combine the brandy and pineapple juice. Stir very well to combine. Halve the orange. Squeeze one half of the orange into the pitcher and slice the remaining half. Place the slices of oranges, strawberries, apples, and peaches into the container. Top with red wine and stir to combine. Chill 8 hours or overnight. Serve over ice, with a little bit of fruit in each glass.

Celiac.com 12/13/2022 - Being gluten-free presents some challenges for Catholics with celiac disease, especially if they cannot receive the host via the chalice, as was the case during the height of the Covid epidemic. We've done a few articles off gluten-free communion wafers, and on the church rules around them. Communion Bread Must Contain "Some" Wheat Catholics with celiac disease who hope to take communion in the form of gluten-free bread or wafers are likely hoping in vain, because according to church law, all bread that is consecrated at the altar must contain a percentage of wheat. The latest confirmation of this reality comes via Sister Fiachra Nutty, from St Mary’s Abbey, in Waterford, Ireland. Sister Fiachra’s job up until September of 2020 was baking and selling holy bread. The pandemic has "made some of our work redundant, our primary work here is prayer,” she said on RTÉ Radio 1’s Liveline. Before the pandemic, Sister Fiachra was working on Eucharist bread. She said she made five different sizes of bread both in brown and white. But there was never a gluten-free option. "We don’t do gluten-free,” she said. “That is by canon law that the bread that's concentrated at the alter must have a percentage of wheat, so we can't produce gluten-free hosts and be in conformity with canon law." She acknowledged the existence of gluten-free hosts, but noted the law. "Now, there are gluten-free hosts out there and I’m not trying to cause trouble with anybody but under canon law it's not supposed to be concentrated." Celiacs Should Take Communion from the Chalice She advises Catholics with celiac disease to consider that, absent the bread or wafer, they can choose to receive from the chalice. People who "have a problem with gluten...should really be receiving from the chalice. I know we can’t now but pre Covid.” The rule that communion hosts must contain gluten has presented challenges for numerous Catholics looking to receive communion. How much the practice of conferring host and chalice at mass has changed back to its pre-Covid ways remains unclear. Perhaps Catholics with celiac disease who take mass can chime into our comments and let us know the disposition of the host and chalice in your local parish, both pre- and post-covid. Certainly, for Catholics looking to receive communion via the host, this news will likely be unwelcome, and possibly present some challenges to receiving communion. There is also a possibility of ingesting cross-contamination when drinking from a chalice that has been shared with others who have just eaten a gluten-containing host. Are you Catholic? Have you run into this problem in your local parish? Please share your thoughts in the comments below. Read more at independent.ie

Celiac.com 02/22/2020 - We get a lot of questions about which alcoholic beverages are gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease. The safest answer is that alcohol that is brewed or distilled using no gluten ingredients and which is labeled gluten-free is the safest bet. That said, the actual answer is more complex. According to the American Dietetic Association (ADA) all distilled spirits are gluten-free, that is, there is no gluten in the final product of any distilled alcohol. ADA guidelines indicate that all 100% distilled spirits are safe, including whiskey, bourbon and gin. Also, some people with celiac disease claim to be sensitive to distilled alcohols made with grains, while many tolerate them just fine. The solution is to know your alcohol. Beware of anything that seems to provoke an adverse reaction. Trust your gut and your own judgement. If you prefer whiskey and tolerate it well, then carry on. If something bothers you or upsets your stomach, then maybe consider another choice. Here are some helpful tips and some links to help you figure our which alcoholic beverages are gluten-free and gluten-safe for people with celiac disease. Why Are Some Alcohols Labeled Gluten-Free and Others Not? If all distilled spirits are gluten-free, then why do some have a gluten-free label and some do not? What's the difference? The main difference in the U.S. is that products labeled "gluten-free" must contain no gluten ingredients from start to finish (for distilled alcohols this ban ends on 9/14/2020). So, beer, wine, or distilled alcohol made from corn, sorghum, millet, sugarcane, rice, grapes, or anything else that doesn't contain wheat, barley or rye, can be labeled "gluten-free." Gluten-Free Alcohols Alcohols distilled or fermented from non-grain ingredients, and which contain no gluten additives or flavorings are the safest choice, as they are naturally gluten-free from start to finish. These products can also be labeled as "gluten-free." Examples include Rum, Sake, Soju, Tequila, Potato Vodka, Corn Vodka, Sorghum Whiskey, Wines, Beers brewed without wheat, rye, or barley. Gluten-Safe Distilled Alcohols Again, many people with celiac disease easily tolerate whiskey, gin, grain-based vodkas, and other alcohols distilled from grains, with no complaints. Others claim sensitivity to these products. Technically, because they are distilled, these products contain no gluten in the final product, and beginning 9/14/2020 can be labelled "gluten-free" in the United States. Unsafe Non-Gluten-Free Alcohols Traditionally brewed Beers and Ales must be avoided, since nearly all traditional beers and ales are brewed with barley malt. Even many rice beers use malt, but there are a dozens of gluten-free beers on the market today. Beware of Gluten in Additives & Flavorings Please note, that any type of wheat, rye, or barley that may be added after distillation, such as adding some of the original mash back into the product to enhance flavor might change that equation. The same is true of things like barley malt in some wine coolers. Flavorings added after distillation can include gluten, so be careful. Resources for Gluten-Free and Safe Alcoholic Beverages Gluten-Free Alcohol - Here's our extensive list of Gluten-Free and Safe Alcoholic Beverages Gluten-Free Beer - Here's our Oktoberfest Beer Guide! Gluten-free vs. Gluten-removed Beers Gluten-Free Wine - Gluten in wine is extremely rare these days. Here's some helpful information on the subject. Read about or readers' personal wine experiences here. Gluten-Free Safe Foods and Ingredients - This list of gluten-free, SAFE foods and ingredients is helpful for knowing which foods and ingredients are safe for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance. Non-Gluten-Free Unsafe Foods and Ingredients - This list of non-gluten-free, UNSAFE foods and ingredients is helpful for knowing which foods and ingredients to avoid. Celiac Disease & Gluten-Free Forum - Our forum is a great place to ask questions and get answers about gluten-free alcohol and other issues from real people with celiac disease.

Celiac.com 05/11/2022 - If you're looking for a simple, easy dessert recipe that is guaranteed to add a dash of elegance to any meal, then these pear poached in red wine, sugar and spice are just the thing. Served with some fresh vanilla ice cream, they never fail to please. Ingredients 4 pears (I like D'Anjou, but Bartlett, or any firm, shapely pear will do) 2 cups water 3 cloves 1 cinnamon stick 1 cup sugar 1 ¼ cups red wine 2 pieces of star anise 2 cardamom berries, crushed Directions Peel the pears, keeping the stem on. Pour the wine, sugar, and water in a saucepan over a low heat until it boils. Add the cinnamon, star anise, cloves, and cardamom. After a couple of minutes, add the pears. Bring the saucepan to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, rotating the pears half way. Transfer the pears to a plate, then continue to cook the liquid on low heat until a syrup builds. Serve the pears in a shallow bowl, drizzled with wine syrup and paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Celiac.com 06/05/2020 (Updated. originally published 02/20/2015) - There's a lot of confusion about which alcoholic beverages are gluten-free, and safe for people with celiac disease. Here's Celiac.com's latest list of gluten-free, gluten-safe beer, wine and alcohol. Gluten-Free Beer In the United States, products labeled gluten-free must not contain or be made from wheat, rye or barley. That means many beers cannot be labeled gluten-free. Beers made with gluten-free ingredients and are gluten-free and can be labeled gluten-free. Gluten-Removed Beer A number of beers are treated with enzymes to break down gluten. These beers are typically filtered to remove any stray proteins. Such beers can be labeled Gluten-Free in EU, but not in Canada or the US. Distilled Spirits Distillation removes gluten proteins from the final product, and starting 9/14/2020 distilled alcohols can be labelled "gluten-free" no matter their source. That means all distilled spirits are technically gluten-free. However, some people with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity have adverse reactions to spirits distilled from wheat, barley or rye. Many people with celiac disease have no problems at all with such spirits. The best advice we can give is to trust your gut. Avoid eating or drinking things that upset your stomach. However, unless they have added gluten ingredients, such spirits do not contain gluten, and are safe to drink. If you tolerate them well, you can be comforted by the fact that they are likely just as safe as spirits made from gluten-free ingredients and labeled 'Gluten-Free." Gluten-Free and Gluten-Safe Spirits, Beers and Wines include: Naturally Gluten-free Beers Anheuser-Busch Redbridge Bard's Gold Bard's Tale Beer Brasserie Dupont Forêt Libre Brasseurs Sans Gluten Glutenberg Blanche Brunehaut Bio Ambrée Brunehaut Blonde Bio Brunehaut Blanche Burning Brothers Brewing Coors Peak Dogfish Head Craft Brewed Ales: Tweason'ale Departed Soles Brewing Company Drummond Gluten Free Epic Brewing Company: Glutenator Ghostfish Brewery Glutenberg American Pale Ale Glutenberg Blonde Glutenberg Belgian Double Glutenberg India Pale Ale Glutenberg Rousse Green's Discovery Amber Ale Green's Endeavour Green's Enterprise Dry-Hopped Lager Green's India Pale Ale Green's Quest Tripel Blonde Ale Ground Breaker Corsa Rose Gold Ale Ground Breaker IPA No. 5 Ground Breaker Dark Ale Holidaily Brewing Company Ipswich Ale Brewery: Celia Saison Joseph James Brewing Fox Tail Lakefront New Grist Ginger Style Ale Lakefront New Grist Pilsner Style Minhas Lazy Mutt Gluten Free Mongozo Premium Pilsener New Planet Belgian Style Ale New Planet Blonde Ale New Planet Pale Ale New Planet Raspberry Ale New Planet Seclusion IPA New Planet Tread Lightly Session Ale Nickel Brook Gluten Free Nouvelle France La Messagère Nouvelle-France Messagère Aux Fruits Nouvelle-France Messagère Red Ale Schnitzer Bräu Hirse Lemon Schnitzer Bräu Hirse Premium Sprecher Brewing Company's Shakparo Ale Steadfast Beer gluten-free Blonde and Pale Ales Steadfast Beer Company's Oatmeal Cream Stout To Øl Reparationsbajer Gluten Free Whistler Forager Gluten-Removed Beers Alley Kat Scona Gold Kölsch Brunehaut Bio Tripel Estrella Damm Daura Estrella Damm Daura Marzen Lammsbräu Glutenfrei Lager Beer Mikkeller American Dream Gluten Free Mikkeller Green Gold Gluten Free Mikkeller I Wish Gluten Free IPA Mikkeller Peter, Pale And Mary Gluten Free New Belgium Glutiny brand Golden and Pale Ales Short's Brewing Space Rock Stone Delicious IPA Sufferfest Brewing Company Pale Ale and Lager Widmer Omission Lager Widmer Omission IPA Widmer Omission Pale Ale Wold Top Against The Grain Wold Top Marmalade Porter Wold Top Scarborough Fair IPA Gluten-Free Hard Cider Most ciders are fermented from apples or other fruits. Most are safe, however, some add barley for enzymes and flavor. Read labels! Brands of Gluten-Free Hard Cider Ace Ciders Angry Orchard Blue Mountain Cider Company Blackthorn Cider Bulmer's Hard Cider Crispin Cider (including Fox Barrel products) Gaymer Cider Company Harpoon Craft Cider J.K. Scrumpy's Organic Hard Cider Lazy Jack's Cider Magner's Cider Newton's Folly Hard Cider Original Sin Hard Cider Spire Mountain Draft Cider Strongbow Cider Stella Artois Apple and Pear Hard Cidre Woodchuck Woodpecker Cider Is Wine Gluten-Free? All wines, including brandy, champagne, cognac, port wine, sherry, and vermouth are safe for celiacs. Gluten-Free Distilled Alcohols Unless gluten is added after distillation, all distilled alcohols are free of gluten. However, US labeling laws prohibit beverages that use cereal grains at any point in the manufacturing process from advertising themselves as 'gluten-free.' So, when you do see a 'gluten-free' label on a distilled beverage, it means that no gluten ingredients have been used at any point in the production process. Is Gin Gluten-Free? Most gins are made with gluten-containing cereal grains. The final distilled product does not contain gluten, but cannot be advertised or labeled as gluten-free. Many people with celiac disease choose to avoid these beverages, while many others drink them with no adverse effects. Brands of Gluten-Free Gin Cold River Gin—distilled from potatoes Brands of Standard Gin Aviation American Gin Beefeater Bombay Bombay Sapphire Boodles British Gin Booth's Gin Gordon's Leopolds Gin New Amsterdam Gin Seagram's Tanqueray Is Rum Gluten-Free? Distilled from sugar cane, most rums are gluten-free and safe for celiacs. Beware of pre-made drink mixes, such as those intended for piña coladas — many of these contain gluten ingredients as flavoring. Brands of Gluten-Free Rum Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum Bacardi—only Gold, Superior, 151, and flavored Bayou Rum Bundaberg Rum Captain Morgan Rum Cruzan Rum Malibu Rum Montanya Distillers Mount Gay Rum Meyer's Rum Gluten-Free Sake Fermented with rice and Koji enzymes. The Koji enzymes are grown on Miso, which is usually made with barley. The two-product separation from barley, and the manufacturing process should make it safe for celiacs. Is Tequila Gluten-Free? Distilled from the agave cactus, all 100% agave tequilas are gluten-free and safe for celiacs. Brands of Gluten-free Tequila 1519 Tequila 1800 Tequila Cabo Wabo Casamigos Cazadores Chimayo Don Julio El Jimador Herradura Hornitos Jose Cuervo Patrón Sauza Is Vodka Gluten-Free? Vodkas distilled from potatoes, gluten-free grains or other gluten-free ingredients contain no gluten ingredients and can be labeled as gluten-free. Brands of Naturally Gluten-Free Vodka Broken Shed Vodka Corn Vodka—Deep Eddy, Nikolai, Rain, Tito's, UV Grape Vodka—Bombora, Cooranbong Potato Vodka—Boyd & Blair, Cirrus, Chase, Chopin, Cold River Vodka, Cracovia, Grand Teton, Karlsson's, Luksusowa, Monopolowa, Schramm Organic, Zodiac Rice Vodka—Kissui Sugar Cane—Downunder, DOT AU Many vodkas are made with gluten-containing cereal grains. The final product does not contain gluten, but cannot be advertised or labeled as gluten-free. Many people with celiac disease choose to avoid these beverages, while many others drink them with no adverse effects. Vodkas distilled from cereal grains Barley Vodka—Finlandia Grain Vodka—Absolwent, Blavod, Bowman's, Fleischmann's, Orloff, Polonaise, SKYY, Smirnoff, Stolichnaya, Wheat Vodka—Absolut, Bong Spirit, Danzka, Grey Goose, Hangar One, Ketel One, P.i.n.k Vodka Rye Vodka—Belvedere, BiaÅ‚a Dama, Platinka, Sobieski, Starka, Wisent, Wyborowa, Xellent Swiss, Å»ubrówka Gluten-Free Whiskey Nearly all whiskeys are made with gluten-containing cereal grains. The final product does not contain gluten, but cannot be advertised or labeled as gluten-free. Many people with celiac disease choose to avoid whiskey, while many others drink it with no adverse effects. Gluten-free Whiskey Brands Queen Jennie Whiskey, by Old Sugar Distillery is made entirely from sorghum Gold Spur Corn Whiskey by Cowboy Country Distilling is made with corn, millet and oats Whiskeys Distilled from Cereal Grains Bourbon—Benjamin Prichard's, Booker's, Buffalo Trace, Jim Beam, Early Times, Ezra Brooks, Jefferson's Bourbon, Knob Creek, Makers Mark, Old Crow, Old Forester, Old Grand-Dad Canadian Whiskey—Alberta Premium, Black Velvet, Canadian Club, Crown Royal, Tenesse Whiskey—Jack Daniels, George Dickel. Irish Whiskey—Bushmills, Jameson, Kilbeggan, Redbreast, Tullamore Dew Japanese Blended Whiskey—Hibiki, Kakubin, Nikka, Japanese Single Malt Whiskey—Hakushu, Yamazaki, Yoichi Rye Whiskey—Alberta Premium, Bulleitt Scotch Whiskey Blends—Ballentine's, Bell's, Black Grouse, Chivas Regal, Cutty Sark, Dewar's, Famous Grouse, Johnnie Walker, Teacher's, Whitehorse Scotch Whiskey Single Malts—Bowmore, Glenfiddich, Glen Grant, The Glenlivet, Glenmorangie, Highland Park, Knockando, Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Macallan, Monkey Shoulder, Singleton, Talisker Taiwanese Whiskey—Kavalan Classic Are Wine Coolers Gluten-Free? The majority of wine coolers are made from barley products, and so contain gluten. There are a few exceptions. Gluten-Free Wine Coolers Bartle & Jaymes - all EXCEPT malt beverages Boones - all EXCEPT malt beverages Other Gluten-Free Alcoholic Brews, Wines and Spirits Brandy Campari Champagne Cognac—made from grapes Cointreau Grappa Jaegermeister Midori Prosecco Khalua Coffee Liquer Kirschwasser (cherry liqueur) Old Deadly Cider Sambuca Vermouth Gluten-Free Drink Mixes Club Extra Dry Martini (corn & grape) Club Vodka Martini (corn & grape) Coco Casa and Coco Lopez Brands: Cream of Coconut Jose Cuervo Brand: Margarita Mix and All Jose Cuervo Blenders Master of Mixes Brand: Tom Collins, Whiskey Sour, Strawberry Daiquiri, Sweet & Sour Mixer, and Margarita Mix Mr. & Mrs. T—Except Bloody Mary Mix TGI Friday's Brand: On The Rocks, Long Island Ice Tea, Margarita, Mudslide, Pina Colada, and Strawberry Daiquiri. TGI Friday's Club Cocktails including: Gin Martini, Manhattan, Screwdriver, Vodka Martini, and Whiskey Sour mix. Other Gluten-free Beverages Mixes & Cooking Alcohol Club Tom Collins—made with corn Diamond Jims Bloody Mary Mystery Holland House - all EXCEPT Teriyaki Marinade and Smooth & Spicy Bloody Mary Mixes Mead—made from honey Mistico: Jose Cuervo Mistico—agave and cane Ouzo - made from grapes and anise Spice Islands - Cooking Wines - Burgundy, Sherry and White Also Godiva products contain gluten as do Smirnoff FMB's, Twisted V, and Smirnoff Ice Additives Are Sometimes Used in Alcohols/Spirits Certain spirits use chemical additives and preservatives such as glycerin to create a specific "mouth feel" and texture in an alcoholic beverage. Propylene glycol is used in foods and spirits, and although these ingredients are gluten-free, some people do have allergic reactions to them. Sulfites are often added to red wines, and many people are allergic to them.

12/13/2018 - Is wine gluten-free? Wine Spectator recently weighed in on gluten and wine. The article is worth a read, and there’s a link at the bottom of this page. Meantime, here’s a quick rundown of the basics of wine and gluten. Wine is generally regarded as gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease and other gluten-related sensitivities. That said, there are a couple of ways that wine could come to contain gluten; but they are mostly due to old and discontinued wine making practices. First, in the old days, barrel makers used to seal barrels with with wheat paste, which contains gluten. Wine aged in these barrels could contain trace amounts of gluten. However, these days, nearly every winery in the world now uses non-gluten-based wax products to seal their barrels. Even if barrels commonly contained wheat paste, a 2012 test run by Tricia Thompson, founder of GlutenFreeWatchdog.org, found that gluten levels of two different wines finished in wheat paste–sealed barrels contained under 5ppm gluten—thus meeting the FDA gluten-free standard. So, that method of possible contact with gluten is unlikely to be a problem for most people with celiac disease or a medical gluten-sensitivity. Another way wine could be exposed to gluten is if wheat gluten is used for a process called ‘fining.’ However, these days, the use of wheat gluten in fining is practically nonexistent. And even if wheat gluten were used for fining, it is unlikely to be an issue. A 2011 study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry found that wines fined with gluten contained either extremely low, or undetectable, levels of gluten. Furthermore, "even if any traces of gluten would accidentally enter a wine—let's say the winemaker falls into a tank holding a whole-wheat sandwich—as a protein, gluten would react with [wine's] phenolics," said Dr. Christian Butzke, a professor of enology at Purdue University. So, the vast majority of wines are gluten-free and likely safe for with celiac disease or a medical gluten-sensitivity. "One thing for consumers to watch for is any wine or wine product that contains added colors or flavors, or that is made from barley malt, such as bottled wine coolers," says Marilyn Geller, CEO of the nonprofit Celiac Disease Foundation. Bottom line: Check the label. If the product is a straight red or white or rosé wine, then it is almost certainly gluten-free. Watch out for coolers or wine with added ingredients. Read labels. If you still have questions, do not hesitate to contact the winery directly. Read more at: WINESPECTATOR.COM

Celiac.com 08/08/2017 - A simple red wine sauce helps cheaper cuts of beef go the distance and deliver the win. This recipe dresses up a tri-tip steak into a tasty, easy to make meal that you won’t soon forget. Ingredients: 2 (1-pound) tri-tip steaks Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for garnish 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon dried oregano ⅓ cup tomato paste 2½ cups red wine Directions: Heat grill or barbecue to medium-high. Sprinkle the steaks with salt and pepper and drizzle with the 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Grill about 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer the steaks to a cutting board. Tent with foil and let rest 10 minutes. Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt. Add the garlic and oregano and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Whisk in the wine. Simmer until the sauce reduces by half, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat. Strain the sauce into a small bowl, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids in the strainer and return the sauce to the saucepan and bring back to a slow simmer. Cut the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter into small chunks and whisk into the sauce little by little. Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Thinly slice the steaks across the grain. Divide the steak slices among 6 plates. Drizzle the sauce over the steak, drizzle a little more extra-virgin olive oil and serve.