On September 13, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a warning to the gluten-free community in regards to the “misbranding” of Kirkland Signature Chicken Tortilla Soup. The soup is labeled “gluten-free,” but the USDA says this is a “false negative” claim given that the product contains gluten. FSIS […]
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10 Irresistible Gluten-Free Pumpkin Products at Trader Joe’s (2023)
Trader Joe’s is one of my favorite grocery stores and with good reason. Their prices are reasonable, they have their finger on the latest food trends, and they always carry a unique selection of crave-worthy foods, many of which can’t be found elsewhere. In classic Trader Joe’s fashion, many of the grocer’s products are gluten-free, […]
Gluten-Free Kreplach (Jewish Dumplings)
My gluten-challenged Jewish friends will rejoice when they try my tasty and easy gluten-free kreplach recipe. This gluten-free kreplach recipe uses my simple two-ingredient pasta dough and a delicious palate-pleasing meat filling. This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosures. Kreplach is a Yiddish name for a piece of triangular dough filled with a […]
Trader Joe’s Adds Gluten-Free Pumpkin Ravioli
Trader Joe’s is on a roll with the launch of its new gluten-free pumpkin ravioli, which is available for a limited time during the fall season (aka, pumpkin season!). This well-textured and well-flavored ravioli might just be one of the best gluten-free ravioli you’ll ever eat. And, of course, there’s no gluten in sight! Gluten […]
Trader Joe’s Launches Gluten-Free Cookie Dough… and It’s Fabulous
When you struggle with celiac disease and gluten intolerance, finding decent gluten-free products can be a challenge. Most store-bought cookies are dry and crumbly, and to be honest, store-bought gluten-free cookie dough is only fair at best. I tried all four gluten-free break-and-bake cookie dough brands and reviewed and ranked them all. You can read […]
Why Natural and Artificial Flavors Are Not Always Gluten-Free
People with celiac disease and gluten intolerance inspect food labels religiously for hidden gluten. But ingredients like natural and artificial flavors often leave them scratching their heads. Are these vague ingredients gluten-free? In this article, I discuss whether or not natural and artificial flavors contain gluten and how to detect this potential hidden gluten source. […]