Month: February 2014

Wheat Chex are Gluten Free? I'm Not Sure Whether to Laugh or Cry.

February 25, 2014 | 92 Comments

I’m not gonna rant about this one. (Dude note: If you can’t see the picture above, click here.) I really try to balance the pulse of this blog so I don’t come across as a complainer; though lord knows there’s enough to kvetch about […]

I'm So Sorry Our Disease is Such an Inconvenience For You

February 20, 2014 | 202 Comments

It never ends. It seriously never ends. The constant ignorance out there and the constant need to defend ourselves about our disease and other food intolerances. What set me off this time? An utterly ridiculous article on Huff Post titled “Why Do Your Kid’s […]

33 Random Thoughts at 3:30 in the Morning

February 18, 2014 | 62 Comments

Been sick as a dog for a few days now, it’s 3:30am, my mind is racing, and I can’t sleep. Let’s do a stream of consciousness blog. 1. Why do they say “sick as a dog”? My dogs are never sick. 2. It’s snowing […]

To All Restaurants Doing Gluten-Free Half Ass: Please Watch This Video

February 17, 2014 | 110 Comments

To all restaurants marketing and offering gluten-free dishes: – Either you offer gluten-free or you do not. – Either you care about the health of your customers or you do not. – Either you take the time to truly learn what it means to […]

Eight Simple Rules for Gluten Free Companies to Follow

February 12, 2014 | 45 Comments

Dear Gluten Free Food Companies, I am touched by your desire to have me sample your products. Honestly I am. I think it’s totally cool you want to send me free food. I mean “free” and “food” are two of my favorite things. And […]

Dear Gluten Dude: My Fiancée has Celiac Disease and We're Both So Damned Depressed

February 10, 2014 | 27 Comments

Sorry for the delay folks. We’ve been in polar vortex hell. The last ice storm knocked out power out for 5 days. It got to 38 degrees INSIDE the Dude Ranch. Grateful for friends and family for the hot food, cold beer and warm […]

Celiac Rant: Stop Pitying My Child's Diet and Let's Rejoice!

February 3, 2014 | 47 Comments

I love this. I really, really love this. It’s a celiac rant with a positive spin. Because our disease is connected to food, it’s the food that tends to get all of the focus. Food is sexy I guess; disease…not so much. But the […]

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