Marne Platt
Getting Better All the Time: 7 Ways Celiac Life Has Improved Since The 1990s
It's been almost 30 years since my celiac diagnosis. It's so much easier for new celiacs now!
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Marne Platt
Feb 152 min read
Winter Pork Roast: Heartwarmingly Gluten Free
Cold winter days, long dark nights, busy weeks – whether it’s school, work, family, or all of the above, getting a tasty and nurturing...
Marne Platt
Dec 21, 20231 min read
Apple-Cinnamon Cake: Smells Like Home
Did you know that apple-cinnamon is one of the most popular smells? Both cinnamon and apple-cinnamon regularly make top-10 lists. I...
Marne Platt
Dec 7, 20232 min read
Love Gluten-Free Travel? Love Leeds!
I love travel – getting away from home to see new places, meet new people, and generally broaden the mind. Traveling while celiac can be...
Marne Platt
Oct 26, 20234 min read
Your Favorite Cookbooks Don’t Have to Be Gluten-Free
(Dear valued readers: Unusually for me, some of the links in this blog are Amazon affiliate links. If you click on them and buy something...
Marne Platt
Oct 12, 20235 min read
News or Nonsense? Finding Reliable Information About Celiac Disease
Learn how to find reliable sources of information about celiac disease that will help you live a healthier gluten-free life.
Marne Platt
Sep 14, 20235 min read
Is Gluten-Free Food Really Twice the Price?
Prices are going up everywhere, and our gluten-free foods are no exception. It seems like the prices of our go-to gluten-free items go up...
Marne Platt
Aug 17, 20232 min read
Chicken Shish Kebabs: Fun, Easy, and Gluten Free
This easy, flexible, and fun dinner is naturally gluten free!
Marne Platt
Jul 20, 20233 min read
Gluten Free Travel in the US Part 1: City Choices
As a celiac who also loves to travel, I recently spent a few weeks bouncing from place to place in the US, catching up with friends and...
Marne Platt
Jun 8, 20232 min read
Stocking Up: Gluten-Free Pantry Essentials
My gluten-free baking is half spontaneous, half planned. I don’t mind stopping at a store (or several) to pick up something specific for...
Marne Platt
May 25, 20233 min read
8 Easy (and Free!) Ways to Improve Your Gluten-free Baking
I love helping people who are new to gluten-free baking get started. Too often, newly diagnosed celiacs start by buying commercial...
Marne Platt
Apr 27, 20232 min read
Gluten-Free Cinnamon-Raisin Bread Pudding: Breakfast for a Special Day
I normally eat a pretty healthy breakfast: some protein and vegetables or fruit, normally what you might think of as being for lunch or...
Marne Platt
Apr 21, 20231 min read
Emergency Gluten-Free Nibbles: Almond-Raisin Yummies!
It's a celiac emergency: you need a delicious gluten-free treat now! Don't worry, I've got you covered. Gluten-free, egg-free,...
Marne Platt
Mar 30, 20232 min read
Velvety Smooth Truffles: Because You Deserve Something Special Today
Some occasions just deserve an extra special treat. Big birthdays, graduation parties, the first day of a new job – or even the day you...
Marne Platt
Feb 16, 20233 min read
The Dangers of Distraction During Gluten-Free Baking
It was one of those days. You know what I mean: a million things to do, and none of them going smoothly. If I was going to survive, I...
Marne Platt
Jan 12, 20232 min read
Who are the celiac cooks? What I learned from surveying celiacs
Celiacs are a diverse community. We’re all over the world, of all ages, genders, religious and ethnic backgrounds. Aside from our celiac...
Marne Platt
Dec 15, 20223 min read
Have Gluten Free Fun at Holiday Parties
How will I make it through the holidays? This is the number one concern I hear from new celiacs as the holiday season approaches. With...
Marne Platt
Nov 17, 20223 min read
Breaking up is hard to do: 3 gluten-free foods I still miss after 25+ years
If you read my post on the foods I don’t miss since going gluten-free, you may be asking yourself the obvious question: Doesn’t she miss...
Marne Platt
Nov 3, 20222 min read
Thanksgiving Dessert? Make this Easy, Tasty Gluten Free Apple-Chocolate Almond Cake
When company comes for dinner, the big question in my house is always “what’s for dessert?” Thanksgiving is no exception! Long before I...
Marne Platt
Sep 22, 20223 min read
Highlights From 2022's Summer of Gluten-free Travel
2022 was my get out and travel again summer. COVID under control, family issues handled, and it was time to reclaim my life. For me, that...
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