tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73124402686178392532024-03-14T06:25:27.843-05:00Cindy's Gluten Free AdventuresCindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05514360196439766122noreply@blogger.comBlogger229125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312440268617839253.post-26771561654614931822013-01-31T20:37:00.000-06:002013-01-31T20:37:03.974-06:00Awesome video parody of Les MisI couldn't help myself, this video is amazing!
Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05514360196439766122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312440268617839253.post-88660840859180444842012-11-29T11:51:00.001-06:002012-11-29T18:18:05.827-06:00A Socially Responsible travel guide to Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap, Cambodia - Ernie and Cindy's Guide
It’s one of the most charming towns on the planet if you
actually spend some time with the local people of the town. We’ve heard from
expats over and over “I came for a holiday and I never left.” For Ernie and me, the town was so enticing
after our first visit in 2009 that we returned in 2012 to see if we should move
there and start a social Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05514360196439766122noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312440268617839253.post-80220743289656646682012-11-13T12:25:00.000-06:002012-11-29T11:58:12.308-06:00Must Reads not on my "Book Club" postBook Recommendations beyond the Book Club List.
The date in the ( ) signifies when I read the book as a personal note to myself.
Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay (11/2012)
An amazing tale about the horrifying time of Occupied France and the almost-forgotten Vel' d'Hiv roundup. Two families forever connected by history and a secret.
Defending Jacob by William Landay (Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05514360196439766122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312440268617839253.post-33870100680279612362012-10-03T18:25:00.002-05:002012-10-03T18:27:45.675-05:00Chicago's Gluten-Free Restaurant Guide
I've been collecting a list of Gluten-Free-Friendly restaurants in Chicago over the past 5 years. The good news is that this list is growing! Leave me a comment if you know any others that should be added to the list!
GLUTEN-FREE RESTAURANT
Senza
It’s a fully Gluten Free Restaurant that opened in 2012. I haven’t tried it yet but hope to soon!
2873 N Broadway
Chicago, IL 60657
773-770-3527
Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05514360196439766122noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312440268617839253.post-52161494446919387452011-11-24T22:56:00.001-06:002012-11-13T12:51:33.736-06:00Book Club UpdatesMIA on Book Club Posts... but here were our last few books in case you're looking for reading recommendations!
#1 Oct 2010: A Scattered Life by Karen McQuestion
Would not recommend
#2 Nov 2010: The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox by Maggie O'Farrel
Recommend
#3 Jan 2011: Those who Save Us by Jenna Bloom
The story from a German family during World War II.
Recommend
#4 Feb 2011: Love Story by Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05514360196439766122noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312440268617839253.post-14754549920415519202011-11-04T13:29:00.000-05:002011-11-04T13:29:16.305-05:0049 hours in HaitiErnie & I recently spent a long weekend in Haiti. Having been around the world, I can safely say that Haiti is unlike any place I've ever seen in the world. Although there is extreme poverty everywhere you look, there are thousands of helping hands from around the world.
My good friend Tony from Kellogg, aka "Travel Buddy" coined during our jaunt around southern Africa, is one ofCindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05514360196439766122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312440268617839253.post-17470829150363272162011-11-04T11:46:00.000-05:002011-11-04T11:46:50.424-05:00The Amazing RaceHello Again!
Sorry for the posting hiatus. I'm not sure that anyone will even see this post since it's been so long since I've updated the blog. As you may or may not have heard, Ernie and I recently raced around the world on Season 19 of the Amazing Race! Check out some of the fun articles that were posted during the cast announcement:
Entertainment Weekly got the exclusive Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05514360196439766122noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312440268617839253.post-51201368229659248592011-04-08T13:19:00.000-05:002011-04-08T13:19:12.101-05:00Caprese Salad KebabsIngredients:1 package marinated fresh mozzarella1 package fresh basil leaves1 package grape tomatos25 Toothpics
Super Easy Directions:Load toothpicks with Mozarella ball, basil leaf then tomatoSprinkle with freshly ground sea salt if desiredCindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05514360196439766122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312440268617839253.post-89659480197484875402011-04-08T11:09:00.000-05:002011-04-08T11:09:13.120-05:00Book Club #7
Book for May's Book Club Meeting!
Recipe's from last night's gathering to follow...Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05514360196439766122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312440268617839253.post-88962010712785015882011-04-08T10:29:00.001-05:002011-04-08T11:09:25.445-05:00Black Bean & Corn SalsaIngredients
1 15-oz can Black Beans, Drained and Rinsed
1 8-oz can Mexican Corn, Drained and Rinsed (I also used regular corn)
1 8-oz can Diced Tomato
1 Jalapeno, minced
1/4 cup Cilantro
2 oz crumbled Feta Cheese
1 Plum Tomato, Diced
Directions
1. Mix beans, corn, canned and fresh tomato in medium bowl
2. Add jalapeno and cilantro, mix well
3. Add feta cheese
4. Serve with Tortialla Chips
Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05514360196439766122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312440268617839253.post-61655899629527201382011-04-08T10:22:00.001-05:002011-04-08T11:09:25.449-05:00Apricot Canapes
Ingredients
16 dried apricots
8 teaspoons crumbled blue cheese
2 ounces chopped shelled pistachios
1/2 teaspoon honey
Freshly ground pepper
Directions
1) Top each apricots with 1/2 teaspoon cheese. (Note: I used about a quarter teaspoon per piece)
2) Sprinkle with pistachios (Note: I pressed the crushed pistachios into the cheese which held it onto the apricot more easily)
3) Drizzle with Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05514360196439766122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312440268617839253.post-4516139126441779342011-04-08T10:21:00.001-05:002011-04-08T11:09:25.458-05:00Bacon Wrapped Dates stuffed with Goat Cheese and Almonds
Ingredients:
20 large Medjool dates (you can find these in fresh produce)
2 oz. (1/2 of 4-oz. pkg.) ATHENOS Mild Feta Cheese
32 PLANTERS FLAVOR GROVE Skinless Almonds Sea Salt & Olive Oil (small 1.75 oz package)
10 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut in half
20 wooden toothpicks
Directions:
HEAT oven to 425ºF.
CUT slit in long side of each date, being careful to not cut completely Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05514360196439766122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312440268617839253.post-53046276018052054712011-04-08T10:20:00.001-05:002011-04-08T11:09:25.461-05:00Salmon and Cucumber Bites
Ingredients:1 cucumber, sliced into 1/4" thick discs1 package salmon lox, cut into 1" pieces1/4 cup sour cream1/4 cup Greek strained yogurt (I prefer Athenos brand)1 small package Fresh Dill
Directions:Mix sour cream and Greek yogurt in a small dishSpoon sour cream mixture onto cucumber slicesTop with salmonGarnish with sprig of fresh dillCindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05514360196439766122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312440268617839253.post-84155506337821044552011-04-08T10:18:00.001-05:002011-04-08T11:09:25.465-05:00Endive Boats with Sweet Potato
Ingredients
3 slices low sodium Oscar Meyer Bacon, sliced into 1/4" squares
1 small sweet potato, diced into 1/4" cubes
3 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
3 heads Belgian Endives
1/4 cup Sour Cream or Creme Fraische
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
Directions
1.Cook the bacon in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until it has rendered some of its fat, about 3 minutes.
2.Add Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05514360196439766122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312440268617839253.post-86678701669486279802011-04-08T10:02:00.000-05:002011-04-08T10:02:09.567-05:00CassavaErnie and I found our way into a nearby new 'bakery' just around the corner from us. Cassava was opened by Jorge, who spent much of his life in Ecuador. He opened Cassava as a tribute to the plant. With flour made from this plant, he's re-created the traditional Cassava Bread known as Pan de Yuca in Ecuador.
The best way to describe this bread is that it looks Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05514360196439766122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312440268617839253.post-80763156558744440482011-04-07T23:08:00.001-05:002011-11-25T00:55:52.686-06:00Celiac.org Commercial
I saw this commercial on TV and had to take a picture of my TV.CBS Cares about celiac, we love CBS!!!Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05514360196439766122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312440268617839253.post-22083805237385883412011-04-07T11:00:00.000-05:002011-04-07T11:00:19.132-05:00Le ColonialLe Colonial was our pick for Ernie's birthday dinner this year. I had heard such great things about this place from several people and finally decided to give it a try when I saw their gluten-free menu online.
I had apparently walked by this restaurant several times before and had never really noticed it. We were seated by the windows in the front. The insides had a very French Colonial Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05514360196439766122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312440268617839253.post-22458561097425213702011-04-07T10:27:00.000-05:002011-04-07T10:27:03.213-05:00Book Club #6
Tonight is book club! April's book was "Room" by Emma Donoghue. It was a GREAT pick for the month. I don't want to give away too much becuase you should really read this one for yourself. While it discusses an extremely disturbing situation, Emma does a fantastic job of getting into the mind of a 5 year old boy and brining to life this certainly unordinary situation.
I'm Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05514360196439766122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312440268617839253.post-59042825532524449042011-03-24T11:51:00.000-05:002011-03-24T11:51:57.068-05:00Wish me LuckI started another new diet on Sunday. "Geez, what's new?" you say? But honestly, I haven't lost 1 lb since the start of the year and I am definitely not going to make my goal wedding weight unless I get serious. Even with all my workouts and the new Warp Speed Fat loss, I haven't lost any weight. I have, however, increased my endurance significantly and cut about 45 sec off my mile Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05514360196439766122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312440268617839253.post-19868031903635157332011-03-21T10:58:00.001-05:002011-03-21T10:58:35.139-05:00Beef StroganoffDon't expect this recipe to taste like your traditional creamy beef stroganoff. However, this is a much lighter, much much more healthy version that omits all of the sour cream, heavy gluten filled noodles and all those extra calories.
Ingredients:
1 lb beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large onion, chopped
3 cups sliced mushrooms
1 carrot, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1/2Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05514360196439766122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312440268617839253.post-46649021682019698782011-03-20T21:44:00.000-05:002011-03-20T21:44:03.835-05:00Denver QuicheThis super-easy quiche is like a Denver Omlet! We made this for our fun St. Patty's Day breakfast at our friend Clare's.
Ingredients:
2 cups shredded potatos (I used a pre-shredded, frozen package)
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 lb Sausage, skins removed
1 small onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 cup 2% milk
12 eggs
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp fresh parsley
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05514360196439766122noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312440268617839253.post-63294406215238863532011-03-07T13:22:00.002-06:002011-03-20T21:53:34.355-05:00Bean-Free Bison ChiliYou should REALLY try this chili - it is easiest the best chili recipe we have made! Bison meat is super healthy compared to regular beef. If you don't like bison, you can try grass fed beef. We have also used a low fat ground turkey that produced equally as delicious results.
Ingredients:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small white onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
2 lbsCindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05514360196439766122noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312440268617839253.post-56551365818812023782011-03-06T17:55:00.000-06:002011-03-06T17:55:39.423-06:00Warp Speed Fat Loss Week 4Here is week 4.Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05514360196439766122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312440268617839253.post-82737022477153176942011-03-06T17:54:00.000-06:002011-03-06T17:54:50.858-06:00Warp Speed Fat Loss Week 3I forgot to post Weeks 3 and 4 workouts but here they are... finished up this training module last week and will post results soon.
Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05514360196439766122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312440268617839253.post-12255904016964630322011-02-18T09:05:00.000-06:002011-02-18T09:05:23.480-06:00Five Flavors of Gluten-Free Chex Cereal
It's pretty exciting when there's a commercial from a big brand all about being gluten-free. Ernie caught this commercial this morning about Gluten-Free Chex Mix. Their website also has lots of recipes for other GF products, in addition to their Chex brand.
With new products like these, it's getting a little bit easier everyday to life a gluten-free life! For others that Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05514360196439766122noreply@blogger.com0