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EASY DINNERS WEEKNIGHT MEAL PLAN #2

Published April 1, 2021 | Last Updated October 13, 2022 By Barbara Bianchi 1 Comment

This gluten free weeknight meal plan is sure to please everyone at your table. No more weeknight scramble to get dinner on the table. Each recipe is easy and so delicious. There’s a delicious week of meals waiting for you here. The easy plan includes dreamy chicken Alfredo, pork chops (including my secret to juicy…

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The 10 Most Important Strategies I Used To Beat Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Part 2

Published October 10, 2018 | Last Updated January 13, 2024 By Dr. John Bianchi 9 Comments

I’m writing this post from my new home office in Raleigh, North Carolina. My family and I are almost finished moving in, and so far we’re absolutely loving Raleigh. The new home we’re renting is magnificent, the area…

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The 10 Most Important Strategies I Used To Beat Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Part 1

Published September 26, 2018 | Last Updated January 13, 2024 By Dr. John Bianchi 14 Comments

I did it! I beat CFS! After suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) for 28 years, I believe I’m finally healed. I know, I should be a little cautious about saying that because when a person with CFS…

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Filed Under: 10 Most Important Strategies I used to beat ME/CFS, Featured, Gluten Free Living, Low-Carb Living, Strength Training, Wellness Tagged With: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Recipe Book App Updates!

Published August 22, 2017 | Last Updated July 10, 2021 By Barbara Bianchi Leave a Comment

Hello, Gluten Free Recipe Book PRO users! Have you seen your new automatic update? 😀 And did you notice that you can now download the app to your iPad? We’ve just completed our latest app update with you in mind! Now your Gluten Free Recipe Book PRO is packed with over 200 delicious recipes including over 55 low-carb recipes.

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5 Important Differences Between A Gluten Free Diet And A Paleo Diet

Published February 23, 2017 | Last Updated October 11, 2022 By Dr. John Bianchi 8 Comments

Some of you are looking at the title of this post and might be saying, “Hey, that’s not a fair comparison. A gluten-free diet (GFD) is not a comprehensive diet like the paleo diet. The GFD simply eliminates gluten from…

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How Our Food Philosophy And Mission Developed

Published January 25, 2017 | Last Updated August 2, 2024 By Dr. John Bianchi 5 Comments

Food philosophy | gluten free diet | paleo diet | gluten sensitivity | chronic fatigue syndrome

Recently, Barbara and I received a wonderful comment from a reader telling us how our blog had helped her go gluten free. This reminded me of why we originally started The Gluten Free Homestead. In 2004, four members of our family went gluten-free…

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10 Favorite Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes

Published November 17, 2016 | Last Updated March 8, 2025 By Barbara Bianchi 12 Comments

I have an extra special post for you today! I’ve compiled my family’s favorite gluten-free recipes that I make each year for our Thanksgiving dinner. I love cooking for our holiday feast, but it can be a little tricky to reinvent the Thanksgiving staples for those who have gluten intolerance.

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Filed Under: Best Thanksgiving Recipes, Gluten Free Living, Recipe, Thanksgiving

How to Cut Open a Pomegranate

Published November 6, 2016 | Last Updated September 4, 2024 By Barbara Bianchi 7 Comments

How to Cut Open a Pomegranate

Discover the easiest way to cut and seed a pomegranate with our straightforward video and step-by-step photo guide. Learn techniques and creative recipes ideas for these nutritious, jewel-like seeds.    I’m excited to share my latest YouTube video: How to Cut Open a Pomegranate! You can watch it right here or head over to YouTube….

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Side Dishes, Dairy free, Egg free, Gluten Free Living, Lunch, Nut free, Paleo, Recipe, Salad, Smoothies & Drinks, Vegetables & Salads, Vegetarian, Videos

Amazing Pomegranates: One Of The Healthiest Foods In The World

Published November 5, 2016 | Last Updated September 7, 2024 By Dr. John Bianchi 15 Comments

Pomegranates have been prized by numerous cultures throughout the ages and may be one of the healthiest foods in the world. When I was a child, I remember my mom bringing home an unusual fruit one day. It looked a little like an apple but not exactly. She said it was a Chinese apple. I…

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Filed Under: Egg free, Gluten Free Living, Lunch, Paleo, Recipe, Salad, Vegetables & Salads, Vegetarian, Wellness

How to Prepare the Ultimate Gluten Free College Care Package

Published August 31, 2016 | Last Updated January 2, 2025 By Barbara Bianchi 22 Comments

Here’s how you can prepare the ultimate gluten free care package for students while they’re away from home. So many kids are heading off to college this fall, and I know many of you moms are full of anxiety. This is especially true if your child has celiac disease. After being so careful at home…

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Gluten Free Recipe Book PRO APP Update

Published March 29, 2016 | Last Updated July 10, 2021 By Barbara Bianchi 2 Comments

Hello, Gluten Free Recipe Book PRO users! Have you updated to the latest version? 😀 We’ve just completed our latest update for the Gluten Free Recipe Book PRO iPhone app! There are now 150 delicious recipes, a new note taking page for writing up your shopping list, and in-app access to the Gluten Free Homestead blog….

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Gluten Free Game Day Party Recipes

Published February 3, 2016 | Last Updated February 9, 2025 By Barbara Bianchi 14 Comments

Looking for gluten free snacks for your Super Bowl party? To celebrate the biggest football game of the year, I’ve gathered six of our favorite gluten free game day recipes to help you gear up for a super time. Whether or not you’re a football fan, these recipes are sure to make for a fun party…

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How To Make Beef Bone Broth (And Why It’s Good For You)

Published December 3, 2015 | Last Updated August 15, 2024 By Barbara Bianchi 28 Comments

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The days are growing colder here in the Northeast, and winter is nearly upon us. That means it’s also nearly cold and flu season. Drinking a steaming mug of beef bone broth is a wonderful way to strengthen your immune system during these months. In fact, bone broth is such a wonderful health-boosting food that my family and I love drinking it year round.

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Filed Under: Beef, Dairy free, Egg free, Gluten Free Living, LOW CARB, Most Popular Recipes, Nut free, Paleo, Recipe, Smoothies & Drinks, Soups, Soups & Chili, Wellness, WHOLE 30 Recipes

By The Way Bakery: A Must-Visit Gluten Free Bakery in Manhattan

Published November 14, 2015 | Last Updated October 10, 2022 By Nicole 6 Comments

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A new gluten and dairy free bakery opened this past October on New York City’s Upper East Side. Located on Lexington Avenue between 83rd and 84th Street, By The Way Bakery is a must-visit destination for gluten free foodies. Step into the little shop, and you are greeted by the heavenly fragrance of an assortment of…

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Should Celiacs Purchase A Nima Gluten Sensor?

Published November 9, 2015 | Last Updated October 10, 2022 By Dr. John Bianchi 20 Comments

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How many of us celiacs have been terrified of eating out because we just don’t know if our food will be contaminated with gluten? What if someone developed a machine that could test your food before you ate it to determine if there was gluten in it or not? Boy, would that relieve a lot a stress,…

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How I Overcame My Fear of Going Gluten Free

Published October 31, 2015 | Last Updated April 1, 2022 By Dr. John Bianchi 8 Comments

Six ways I overcame my fear of going gluten free. It can be a diet that heals and brings wonderful new tastes and experiences to the palate. My husband, John, is visiting the blog today with this article about overcoming the fear of going gluten free. – Barbara I was at a business meeting recently…

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Is There Arsenic In Your Rice?

Published October 16, 2015 | Last Updated May 13, 2022 By Dr. John Bianchi 12 Comments

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Is there arsenic in your rice, how dangerous is it, and which rice has the least amount? My husband, John, is visiting the blog today with this informative article. ~ Barbara Does the rice you eat contain arsenic? Unfortunately, it does. As it turns out all rice contains some amount of arsenic. Unfortunately, for those on a…

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Our Summer Garden

Published June 4, 2015 | Last Updated December 3, 2022 By Dr. John Bianchi 6 Comments

We’ve been harvesting our summer garden’s organically homegrown vegetables. Get ideas for your summer vegetable garden with lots of pictures. Hoooray! Summer is here. Yes, I know it’s not June 21. Yes, I know the Memorial Day holiday doesn’t officially signal the start of summer. Yes, I know it was 52˚ yesterday here in New…

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5 Essential Steps to Prevent Gluten Cross Contamination In Your Kitchen

Published May 10, 2015 | Last Updated June 17, 2023 By Barbara Bianchi 19 Comments

Are you gluten free and sharing your kitchen? Here are five essential steps to follow to prevent gluten cross contamination in your kitchen. When I found out that my husband John and two of my sons had non-celiac gluten sensitivity, it meant completely transforming our lifestyle. However, two of my children were still eating wheat,…

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FREE Gluten Free Recipe Book App

Published December 22, 2014 | Last Updated July 10, 2021 By Barbara Bianchi 1 Comment

Dear readers, To celebrate the holidays, I am offering you a special gift: a FREE download of my Gluten Free Recipe book app. Get it Now (For Free) If you have an iPhone® and/or an iPod touch®, you can now have instant access to our collection of 65 quick, easy, and delicious gluten free recipes on…

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Gluten Free Living: Battling Cross Contamination

Published December 13, 2014 | Last Updated April 30, 2024 By Barbara Bianchi 14 Comments

Learn about gluten free living and battling cross contamination especially with gluten containing products manufactured on shared equipment. Why is gluten free living so tricky? Today my dear husband, John, is visiting the blog with an article about the issue of cross contamination especially with gluten containing products manufactured on shared equipment. Everyone who suffers from…

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With Celiac Disease, A Gluten-Free Diet Is Non-Negotiable

Published December 4, 2014 | Last Updated April 1, 2022 By Dr. John Bianchi 8 Comments

My husband, John, is visiting the blog today with an article about the effects of a gluten free diet for those with celiac disease.  As I was enjoying a cup of green tea and a couple of Barbara’s new almond joy delights, I came across an interesting article on Celiac.com titled Two-Thirds of Celiac Patients Show…

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Free Download: 10 Kid Approved Gluten Free Recipes

Published November 10, 2014 | Last Updated July 10, 2021 By Barbara Bianchi 6 Comments

I’m excited to release a new recipe book today! It’s called 10 Kid Approved Gluten Free Recipes and you can get it for free today. This book is a collection of my kids’ ten favorite gluten free recipes. I actually had them rate their favorite choices out of all my recipes, and these were the winning results….

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30-Minute Dinners Weeknight Meal Plan #1

Published November 1, 2014 | Last Updated December 15, 2022 By Barbara Bianchi 10 Comments

This gluten free weeknight meal plan checks all the boxes for easy, variety, and deliciousness. I think you’ll love these choices. Having a large family and being constantly on the go, I know how hard it can be planning meals for the day, let alone, for the week. I always find it useful to have…

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Citi Field New Food Stands: A Home Run For Gluten Free Fans

Published October 3, 2014 | Last Updated August 28, 2023 By Barbara Bianchi 6 Comments

Woo Hoo! Citi Field now has gluten free food stands. Among other options, we enjoyed gluten free sausage with peppers at the baseball game. Go ahead, it’s gluten free! One warm evening this past summer, my husband surprised our family with last minute tickets to a Mets baseball game. Don’t you just love surprises? We…

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See What’s Growing In Our Garden And Sautéed Kale Recipe

Published September 27, 2014 | Last Updated January 7, 2023 By Barbara Bianchi 17 Comments

Come and see pictures of our organic vegetable garden and try my delightful garden kale recipe prepared with homemade gluten-free chicken broth. As fall arrives this week, our organic vegetable garden’s summer season is winding down. We enjoyed homegrown vegetables all summer long (more about our garden here). Picking fresh vegetables from the garden is as…

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Filed Under: Dairy free, Egg free, Gardening, Gluten Free Living, LOW CARB, Nut free, Paleo, Recipe, Vegetables & Salads, Vegetarian, WHOLE 30 Recipes

Celebrating 100 Facebook Likes!

Published January 28, 2014 | Last Updated July 10, 2021 By Barbara Bianchi 6 Comments

  Today The Gluten Free Homestead Facebook page  reached 100 likes! I love to hear from you when you comment on my recipes, give a shout on Twitter, follow me on Pinterest or post on my new Facebook wall. Do you have a gluten free story to share, a meal that you have adapted for food allergies,…

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2013: Celebrating a Year of Good Food

Published December 30, 2013 | Last Updated July 10, 2021 By Barbara Bianchi 4 Comments

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The Gluten Free Homestead was founded in 2010 as a place where I could share my gluten free recipes with friends and family. 2013, however, has been a very special year, as I have devoted it to taking the Homestead to the next level. I wanted to reach a wider audience and encourage more people…

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Gluten Free Recipe Book App Update

Published December 16, 2013 | Last Updated September 16, 2021 By Barbara Bianchi 2 Comments

We have just updated the Gluten Free Recipe Book app! Our brand new update includes a new dessert category and a side dish category plus 20 new recipes for a total of over 65 delicious recipes. I appreciate your comments and ratings so please leave a comment about this app below and on the App…

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Announcing Gluten Free Recipe Book Updates

Published October 28, 2013 | Last Updated July 10, 2021 By Barbara Bianchi 8 Comments

In July, I launched my Gluten Free Recipe Book app, and today I’m happy to bring you my first major app update to my Gluten Free Recipe Book app. My brand new update includes a new appetizer category and over 20 new recipes, including 7 more delicious smoothies.   Gluten Free Recipe Book App My tech…

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Gluten Free at the Ballgame

Published September 19, 2013 | Last Updated October 10, 2022 By Barbara Bianchi 5 Comments

Recently, my family and I went to a New York Yankees baseball game. It was our first time visiting the new stadium. Of course, it’s no longer the actual house that Ruth built, but we were still impressed. Especially when we discovered the gluten free hot dog stand, we were truly satisfied. Hotdogs are undoubtedly…

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8 Life Lessons from Cooking Gluten Free

Published July 31, 2013 | Last Updated September 28, 2022 By Barbara Bianchi 13 Comments

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Do you remember the day you found out you had to change your way of cooking to adjust for food allergies or medical condition? It seemed so daunting. When I found out John and 2 of my sons had non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), it was challenging to change the way I cooked. What would life…

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7 Ways to a Carefree Gluten Free Vacation

Published June 24, 2013 | Last Updated August 19, 2023 By Barbara Bianchi 5 Comments

  Recently, our whole family took a much-needed vacation. We decided to go to Sanibel Island on Southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast because it’s one of our favorite beach escapes. We just wanted to relax, lay back with some good books, take walks along the shore with the sandpipers, watch the dolphins play and the pelicans…

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8 Life Lessons From Gardening

Published June 12, 2013 | Last Updated March 14, 2022 By Barbara Bianchi 5 Comments

Life lessons are plentiful in gardening. We cultivate the soil, plant, water, try to prepare for problems and learn from past successes and failures. Ultimately, we cannot control the outcome. After planting our seedlings, the learning process begins. Urban homesteading This 2009 award winning video (below) revived our interest in having a vegetable garden. The…

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Filed Under: Gardening, Gluten Free Living

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