It’s that time of year again; the kiddos are back in school, the 20 MPH lights are flashing reminding us to take things slowly (which is always harder to remember when life gets back to a normal routine) and we’re all scrambling for ideas on what to pack in their lunchboxes.  Since we have access […]

In 1997, Fired Up Restaurant Concepts acquired the only five existing Johnny Carino’s Italian Kitchen and grew this much loved Italian-American restaurant to include many signature dishes that respect the authentic Italian traditions, while creating unique flavor profiles that express Johnny Carino’s passion, creativity and commitment to quality food at a great value. With over […]

Read on for a chance to win Stubbs, Certified Gluten-free BBQ Sauce and Meat Rubs! Who doesn’t love Summer?  Good friends enjoying some sun, fun and around here – barbeque. And while there’s a raging battle in Texas as to whether barbeque requires sauce, we always have some bottles on hand for those who prefer […]

A big thanks to the team at Healthline for sharing this article with our readers! They share our belief in the dangers of food allergies, and are urging readers to take food allergies and sensitivities seriously. We couldn’t agree more, and appreciate their taking the time to help spread the word so we can live […]

Looking for a certified Gluten-free Vodka option? The controversy continues around whether an alcohol, or distilled spirit, needs to be labeled as gluten-free. Friends of our site probably won’t be shocked by the introduction of the country’s first gluten-free brand of vodka. After all, Americans now spend more than $6 billion a year on gluten-free […]

If you’ve been following the news over the last year about the success of crowd funding sites, you know how life changing they have been for so many people. From the school bus monitor (bullied by some obnoxious middle schoolers), who was shocked when the country pitched in to raise more than $750,000 for her […]

As someone who is often a victim of gluten cross contamination, or having gluten sneak into something I was told was gluten-free, I can vouch for how miserable that can make the next few days of your life. So read on to learn more about how you can better prepare yourself so that restaurant outings […]

When we first learned that I have a gluten sensitivity and would have to eliminate gluten from my diet, we didn’t quite realize the full impact this would have on our lives. Truthfully, your first thought is that it’s just a few dietary changes. But once you start thinking about the obvious gluten containing foods […]

First, let me say thanks to The Gluten Dude for calling my attention to this video clip from Chelsea Lately. While I do find some of her skits funny, this one wasn’t doing it so much for me. Now, would I feel differently if she wasn’t directly making fun of something I and our son […]

Here are 5 Steps for starting a gluten-free life from our friends at GIG, the Gluten Intolerance Group. They are an AMAZING resource for those of us living without gluten, so head over to their site for more helpful info. They’ve also supplied us with a list of GIG approved/gluten-free certified restaurants across the US, […]

Jack Osbourne recently talked with Dr. Oz about his multiple sclerosis and how the Paleo diet helped him gain control of his health. There are some things I can’t imagine – ever eating a slice of pizza without suffering for days, or indulging in a piece of my favorite spiced cake. And while someday I […]

Today I ran across an article on a retailer roundtable site that I follow so I can keep up with the trends on gluten0free labels, products, what consumers are interested in,  etc so that we can be on the lookout for products to stock in our online shop. And while I don’t always agree with […]