Ring in the New Year with Laci's amazing salad! It was the hit of the Christmas Party this year, so why not give it a try tonight!
STRAWBERRY ASPARAGUS SALAD
1 head romaine lettuce--chopped
1/2 bag of baby spinach leaves--stems removed
1 bundle of asparagus--steamed and chilled
1 pint of strawberries--sliced
1/3 cup sliced almonds--sugar toasted
SIMPLE DRESSING:
1/4 cup rice vinegar (in a bind, substitute apple cider vinegar)
2 Tbl Canola or Olive Oil
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
Holy, Macaroon.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Hey readers! My name is Laci and I have celiac. My mother, Tricia, wrote Cecil Celiac for my nephew once he was diagnosed with this disease, and after learning of his symptoms and his courage to be tested, I decided to get checked out too. 6 months later, I was diagnosed with celiac as well. It was pretty hard to think of all of the foods that I wouldn't be able to eat any more, like pasta and yummy french bread and pastries, pizza OH the pizza I would miss! I'm sure you all have had similar moments when learning this hard truth. But the hardest delectable morsel of food to give up was hands down my grandmother's famous red velvet cake. I balled like a baby when the thought occurred to me that I would never devour, no, inhale a piece of that heaven again. It was my "rock bottom" if you will.
But after a few months of trying a little of this and a little of that, I started to figure out that there IS life after celiac! Udi's bread, Charlotte's Bakery, Sweet Cake's Bakery and flour mixes, Mariposa Bakery, Betty Crocker GF Mixes- just to name a few. Not to mention all of the recipes out there that are naturally gluten free.. HALLELUJAH! It became a personal challenge for myself. What could I make that is gluten free, and how can I make it even better than the same thing that has gluten?
After 2 years of having celiac, I finally have started feeling confident in my cooking skills. -Enough so to even share some of my recipes and finds with you! So to kick of my recipe section here on Cecil Celiac, let's hear it for some MACAROONS! MMMMMM MMMM! Its truly is a party in your mouth. Do you like the candy bar Mounds? Well... this is even BETTER (and bigger..)
Just look at that coconutty goodness...
14 ounces sweetened shredded coconut
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
chocolate of your choice for melting (I melted chips in the microwave and then put in a ziplock and cut off a tip for easy drizzling)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or spray with Pam to prevent sticking. In a bowl, mix the coconut, condensed milk, and vanilla.
Whip the egg whites and salt on high speed in an electric mixer with the whisk attachment until medium-firm peaks. Fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture.
Drop the batter onto sheet pans lined with parchment paper using a large spoon or an ice cream scoop. Should look like mounds. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown. Cool and drizzle chocolate across the tops.
***Original Recipe found on pinterest from HERE
But after a few months of trying a little of this and a little of that, I started to figure out that there IS life after celiac! Udi's bread, Charlotte's Bakery, Sweet Cake's Bakery and flour mixes, Mariposa Bakery, Betty Crocker GF Mixes- just to name a few. Not to mention all of the recipes out there that are naturally gluten free.. HALLELUJAH! It became a personal challenge for myself. What could I make that is gluten free, and how can I make it even better than the same thing that has gluten?
After 2 years of having celiac, I finally have started feeling confident in my cooking skills. -Enough so to even share some of my recipes and finds with you! So to kick of my recipe section here on Cecil Celiac, let's hear it for some MACAROONS! MMMMMM MMMM! Its truly is a party in your mouth. Do you like the candy bar Mounds? Well... this is even BETTER (and bigger..)
Just look at that coconutty goodness...
Here is the recipe I found off of Pinterest- follow my recipe board HERE with all recipes that can be adapted to gluten free! Enjoy!
(You can thank me later)
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
chocolate of your choice for melting (I melted chips in the microwave and then put in a ziplock and cut off a tip for easy drizzling)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or spray with Pam to prevent sticking. In a bowl, mix the coconut, condensed milk, and vanilla.
Whip the egg whites and salt on high speed in an electric mixer with the whisk attachment until medium-firm peaks. Fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture.
Drop the batter onto sheet pans lined with parchment paper using a large spoon or an ice cream scoop. Should look like mounds. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown. Cool and drizzle chocolate across the tops.
***Original Recipe found on pinterest from HERE
Our Fabulous Designer
Friday, November 4, 2011
Maralee is by far the best graphic artist in the world, so says I ! What makes her the best begins with her heart and devotion to a project but most importantly, to the people behind the project. Professional, original, talented and by design, fabulous! Thank you to Maralee and her team for waking the world up to Cecil Celiac all the while "keeping Cecil Celiac asleep". Now that's talent!
Visit her at:
New Gluten Fighter Mommy's!
MUST READ!
CHECK OUT THIS ARTICLE BY CAMI! *warning, you may need a tissue near by~just sayin'
http://www.amomknows.com/
CHECK OUT THIS ARTICLE BY CAMI! *warning, you may need a tissue near by~just sayin'
http://www.amomknows.com/
Grateful Gluten Free Grandma!
Thursday, November 3, 2011
I can't believe it's November already!
The Atlanta GF Expo was a great place to promote our new book last month! We had lots of shoppers and lots of fun at our booth plus there was even time for Cami and I to take turns throughout the day to look around ourselves. There is just so much information out there and tons of great products that are being offered to help adjust to and live the gluten free lifestyle and much of it was represented at the expos in Atlanta as well as the National Expo that we participated in SLC, UT. I am amazed at the foods which are so flavorful and the wonderful people that are introducing them to the public. I loved meeting new people that have been eating gluten free for years and also people who have children that are newly diagnosed and searching for answers. Everyone was so happy to see the progress being made in the gluten free community and thanked us also for publishing this book! I never dreamed we would be a part of the gluten free community and have children who would need to live a GF lifestyle until 2 years ago when it became a reality with the diagnosis of our 3 year old grandson, Gabe and then last year with the diagnosis of his Aunt Laci. I am so grateful for the blessings of good people, great food and of course, the best family in the world! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving everyone!
We will be a Vendor in ATL on Oct. 22!
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Atlanta Gluten Free Fair
Saturday October 22, 2011
Schedule:
Exhibit Hall- 10 am to 2pm
Sampling of gluten-free foods. Many vendors will offer vegan, casein-free, and dairy-free products in addition to gluten-free wares.
Speakers & Cooking Demos:
• 9am - 11am: Speakers
• 11am - 12pm: Raw Cooking Demo
• 12pm - 1pm: Raw Cooking Demo
• 1pm - 3pm: Speakers
Location:
Hilton Atlanta Northeast, Norcross
5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Norcross, GA 30092
770-447-4747
Directions | Map
Saturday October 22, 2011
Schedule:
Exhibit Hall- 10 am to 2pm
Sampling of gluten-free foods. Many vendors will offer vegan, casein-free, and dairy-free products in addition to gluten-free wares.
Speakers & Cooking Demos:
• 9am - 11am: Speakers
• 11am - 12pm: Raw Cooking Demo
• 12pm - 1pm: Raw Cooking Demo
• 1pm - 3pm: Speakers
Location:
Hilton Atlanta Northeast, Norcross
5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Norcross, GA 30092
770-447-4747
Directions | Map
Look for us at the Gluten Free Expo!
Friday, September 30, 2011
2011 Gluten Free Expo in SLC, UT
Date: October 8, 2011
Time: 9am-4pm
Location: South Town Expo Center
Map: 9575 South State Street, Sandy, Utah 84070
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