hey guys!! so one thing that definitely worried me at the start of this journey was how to order at fast-food restaurants. i mean…. fries being cooked in the same oil as the breaded chicken, employees not changing gloves?? sounds like a recipe for disaster (or cross-contamination) if you ask me. so while you can’t order at all fast-food restaurants (looking at you Burger King), here are some fast-food restaurants that as long as you inform the workers that you have a gluten allergy, you should be safely able to eat at. that said, this list is not professional advice, and there is always a risk for cross-contamination at any of these restaurants. please be careful while choosing where to eat especially if you have celiacs. none of these places are guaranteed to avoid cross contamination and there is always a risk of becoming sick after eating at these restaurants. gluten free items are underlined.

wendys – wendys is one my favorite fast food restaurants. entrees include strawberry summer salad, southwest avocado chicken salad, taco salad, and apple pecan chicken salad. sides include seasoned potatoes, apple bites, and strawberries, vanilla and chocolate frosty, all forms of fries, all forms of baked potatoes, and chili.

subway – I’ve said this many times, but Subway has some of my favorite salads. Select locations offer gluten-free bread, but your best bet is one of their salads. Toppings include all meats except meatballs, teriyaki chicken strips, chicken enchilada, falafel, seafood sensation, veggie patty, and vegan patty, all cheese, all dressings/condiments, and all veggies. Soups include black bean soup, broccoli and cheddar soup, mediterranean vegetable soup, spicy chicken tortilla soup, and tomato basil. Some locations offer a gluten-free brownie.

baskin robbins – baskin robbins is my favorite fast ice cream place. ice cream flavors include cotton candy crackle, raspberry sorbet, triple mango, baseball nut, no sugar added caramel turtle truffle, cherries jubilee, chocolate almond, chocolate, chocolate chip, cotton candy, daiquiri ice, gold medal ribbon, green tea, jamoca, jamoca almond fudge, lemon custard, made with snickers bars, mango frozen yogurt, mint chocolate chip, nutty coconut, orange sherbet, peanut butter ‘n chocolate, no sugar added pineapple coconut, pralines ‘n cream, rainbow sherbet, reese’s peanut butter cup, rum raisin, vanilla, fat-free vanilla frozen yogurt, very berry strawberry, watermelon splash ice, wild ‘n reckless sherbet, world class chocolate. other sweet treats include the unicorn creature creation, the monster creature creation, the mermaid creature creation, banana royale sundae, classic banana split, reese’s peanut butter cup sundae, two-scoop sundae.

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hey guys!! so one thing that definitely worried me at the start of this journey was how to order at fast-food restaurants. i mean…. fries being cooked in the same oil as the breaded chicken, employees not changing gloves?? sounds like a recipe for disaster (or cross-contamination) if you ask me. so while you can’t order at all fast-food restaurants (looking at you Burger King), here are some fast-food restaurants that as long as you inform the workers that you have a gluten allergy, you should be safely able to eat at. that said, this list is not professional advice, and there is always a risk for cross-contamination at any of these restaurants. please be careful while choosing where to eat especially if you have celiacs. none of these places are guaranteed to avoid cross contamination and there is always a risk of becoming sick after eating at these restaurants. gluten free items are underlined.

pizza hut – pizza hut is pretty lit when it comes to gluten free. they partner with Udis and have the Udis certified gluten-free crust which is stored in it’s own container on it’s own shelf in pizza hut’s fridge. in addition, the cheese, marinara sauce, and pepperoni are stored in a gluten-free designated kit. finally every gluten-free pizza is freshly baked on designated parchment paper in our ovens. in addition to these storage techniques, team members who make your gluten-free pizza wear gloves and even use a designated gluten-free pizza cutter to cut your pizza to perfection. the cheese, marinara sauce, and pepperoni are the only truly safe toppings offered as they are stored in a seperate kit.

cold stone – cold stone has many gluten-free ice cream flavors so I am just going to list them out. amaretto, banana, black cherry, blueberry, butter pecan, butterscotch pudding, candy cane, caramel chocolate cheesecake, caramel latte, cheesecake, cherry vanilla, chocolate, chocolate hazelnut, chocolate peanut butter, chocolate pudding, chocolate raspberry truffle, cinnamon, coconut, coffee, cotton candy, dark chocolate, dark chocolate peppermint, dulce de leche, french vanilla, fudge truffle, ghirardelli® chocolate, irish cream, key lime, mango, marshmallow, mint, mocha, orange dreamsicle, peach, peanut butter, peppermint mocha, pina colada, pistachio, pistachio pudding, pumpkin, pumpkin cheesecake, raspberry, reese’s peanut butter cup, rum raisin, salted caramel, salted chocolate, sea salt fudge, sea salt sweet cream, sea salt vanilla bean, strawberry, sweet cream, vanilla bean, vanilla lite no sugar added, and white chocolate. all yogurts and soberts are gluten free. topping wise – almond joy®, butterfinger®, chocolate chips, chocolate shavings, ghirardelli® caramel square, gumballs, gummy bears, heath® bar, M&M’s®, peanut M&M’s®, rainbow chocolate drops, reese’s peanut butter cup, reese’s pieces, snickers®, white chocolate chips, york® peppermint patties are gluten free candy wise. other gluten-free toppings are coconut, chocolate sprinkles, marshmallows, peanut butter, rainbow sprinkles, sugar crystals, toasted coconut, all fruits, and all nuts. sauces are caramel, cinnamon, fudge, honey, reese’s peanut butter, and rich’s on top whipped topping. the banana split decision sundae and lifestyle smoothie mix mango juice are gluten-free.

kfc – the majority of sides on KFC’s menu are gluten free such as the coleslaw, corn on the cob, green beans, mashed potatoes, potato salad, sweet kernel corn,caesar side salad, and house side salad. so in a pinch, you could eat there. dressing-wise the buttermilk dressing, ranch fat-free. creamy caesar, light italian dressing are gluten-free.

taco bell – taco bell is an good fast mexican place. the power menu bowl. black beans and rice, crunchy taco, hash brown, spicy tostada, chips and pico/guac, doritos locos taco, and seasoned rice are all gluten-free!

dunkin’ donuts – dunkins doesn’t offer gluten-free donuts, but most of their drinks are gluten-free. the coffee, coolattas, energy punches, frozen chocolates, dunkaccinos, vanilla chai, cappuccinos, hot chocolates (not oreo), teas, shakes, coffle float, and strawberry coolatta float are all gluten-free! side-wise hashbrowns and the oatmeal are gluten free but be careful, as some people with gluten sensitivities are also sensitive to oats.

dairy queen – gluten free blizzards are the cotton candy blizzard, butterfinger blizzard, m&m blizzard, chocolate candy blizzard, reese’s peanut butter blizzard, snickers blizzard, and turtle pecan cluster blizzard. shakes include banana shake, caramel shake, chocolate shake, peanut butter shake, strawberry shake, and vanilla shake. other drinks include caramel moolatte, mocha moolatte, vanilla moolatte, lemonade twisty misty slush, misty freeze, mango pineapple smoothie, strawberry banana smoothie, tripleberry smoothie, orange julius, strawberry banana julius and misty slush. the ice cream includes banana split, peanut butter parfait, caramel sundae, chocolate sundae, hot fudge sundae, peanut butter sundae, pineapple sundae, and strawberry sundae. food includes grilled chicken blt salad, side salad, doritos nachos cheese tortilla chips, fries, lays bbq chips, oven baked chips, all sauces except gravy, chili cheese fries, bacon, and country plater with bacon, eggs, hash brown, and sausage.

hey guys!! so one thing that definitely worried me at the start of this journey was how to order at fast-food restaurants. i mean…. fries being cooked in the same oil as the breaded chicken, employees not changing gloves?? sounds like a recipe for disaster (or cross-contamination) if you ask me. so while you can’t order at all fast-food restaurants (looking at you Burger King), here are some fast-food restaurants that as long as you inform the workers that you have a gluten allergy, you should be safely able to eat at. that said, this list is not professional advice, and there is always a risk for cross-contamination at any of these restaurants. please be careful while choosing where to eat especially if you have celiacs. none of these places are guaranteed to avoid cross contamination and there is always a risk of becoming sick after eating at these restaurants. gluten free items are underlined.

chick-fil-a – chick-fil-a is definitely my favorite fast food place. they have a wide range of gluten-free menu items. entrees include grilled chicken sandwich, grilled chicken deluxe sandwich, chick-fil-a grilled market salad (not including toppings such as croutons), grilled chick-fil-a nuggets, spicy southwest salad (minus the tortilla strips) and the gluten-free bun. hash browns, greek yogurt parfait, and the fruit cup make up your gluten-free breakfast items. for our sides, the iconic waffle fries, waffle potato chips and fruit cup are gluten free! go chick-fil-a!

mcdonalds – those red arches are iconic however, i wouldn’t suggest eating here for any meals. that said your safest bet is going to be the Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad, since it is prepackaged, there is a low-risk of cross-contamination. i have had this salad as a person with gluten-sensitivity with no issues. in addition, smoothies and coffee are good to go but no milkshakes as they will be cross-contaminated from any shake that contains oreos. fries are also a no-go because they are coated in a “wheat beef flavoring”.

burger king – burger king is worse than McDonald’s unfortunately. the only gluten free food option is the garden side salad, and the vanilla and chocolate shakes. in addition, when you go on the allergen list, the first popup is about how they are not responsible for cross-contamination which never makes me feel safe eating at a restaurant.

raising cane’s – don’t choose raising cane’s if it’s your turn to pick the restaurant. the only gluten-free options are the coleslaw, cane’s sauce, and beverages. not my idea of a fun meal either.

in-n-out – in-n-out is the actual bomb. with the exception of the hamburger buns, everything at in-n-out is gluten free. just tell your cashier that you have celiacs/gluten allergy and they will clean the station, change gloves, use separate utensils, and more!

einsteins bro’s bagel – einsteins! i’ve never been there but i’ve heard it’s a good morning option. obviously none of the bagels are gluten free but all the shmears, spreads, cheese, sauces, and veggie except granola are gluten-free. i don’t know what you’re going to do what that but here you go! sides include hash brown side, kettle chips, fruit cup, redskin potato salad, broccoli cheese soup, and chewy marshmallow bar. finally all drinks are gluten-free!

firehouse subs – firehouse subs is a delicious lunch place. any firehouse sub meat is gluten free, but not meatballs, and all cheeses. plus all salads are gluten-free. some locations offer a gluten-free roll. call your local firehouse to find out!

chipotle– chipotle slaps. love it, love it, love it! for chipotle order a burrito bowl, salad, or lifestyle bowl. all ingredients are gluten-free! to avoid gluten and cross-contamination avoid flour tortillas, and items containing corn may have trace amounts of gluten from the field where they were grown! in addition, they will gladly change gloves, and wipe down surfaces if asked.

starbucks – starbucks is my favorite coffee place. they have a bunch of drinks that are gluten free. americanos, all brewed coffees, cappuccinos, espresso, flat whites, hot lattes, all macchiatos, all mochas, all teas (hot and iced), hot chocolate, white hot chocolate, caramel apple spice juice, steamed apple juice, and all steamers. the gluten-free frappuccinos include smoked butterscotch, caramel ribbon crunch, espresso, caffe vanilla, coffee, caramel, mocha, java chip, white chocolate mocha, smoked butterscotch creme, caramel ribbon crunch creme, strawberry, chai creme, double chocolatly chip creme, matcha green tea creme, vanilla bean creme, and the white chocolate creme. frappuccinos have a high risk of cross contamination so i don’t recommend ordering them. all iced coffees are gluten free. iced coconut milk drinks, refreshers, juices, milks, sparkling water, and waters are gluten free. food wise egg bites, oatmeal, cocoa marshmallow bar, marshmallow bar, egg & cheese protein box without eating the crackers, cheese & fruit protein box without the crackers, prosnax boxes and trays, chicken & quioa protein bowls, prosciutto snack tray, salted almond chocolate bites, chocolate covered espresso beans, justin’s snacks, all fruits and nuts, all popcorn and chips, all meat and cheese snacks, and all bars except the jammy sammy.

dominos – dominos has a gluten free crust but according to their website there is a high risk of cross contamination, however I have had it as a gluten intolerant person and have been fine. in addition, there are barbeque chicken wings, hot chicken wings, sweet mango habanero chicken wings, all dipping sauces and all wing sauces.

try saying the title of this recipe five times fast! that’s the real challenge, not this recipe.

in honor of father’s day, I wanted to share a take on my dad’s favorite dessert, bread pudding. this was such a fun recipe to make with my mom, and my brother for my dad. the rich chocolatey custard combines perfectly with the gluten free bread. the elegance of the bourbon-caramel on top is the perfect addition.

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ingredients: bread pudding

• 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 1/2 cup dairy-free milk
• 1 cup dairy-free cream
• 6 large eggs, made with an egg replacer
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 loaf sweet gluten-free bread, bread cut into 1-inch dice
• Unsweetened dairy-free whipped cream, for serving

ingredients: bourbon caramel sauce

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 tablespoon light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup heavy dairy-free cream
• A splash of bourbon

recipe: chocolate bread pudding

• Butter an 8-by-11-inch glass or ceramic baking dish. Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, microwave the chocolate at high power in 20-second intervals until melted, stirring between intervals.
• In a medium saucepan, bring the milk and cream to a simmer over moderately high heat. In a large bowl, whisk the egg mixture with 1/4 cup of the sugar, the vanilla and salt. Slowly whisk the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture, then whisk in the melted chocolate.
• Mix the bread cubes and the custard mixture in a bowl, until the cubes are evenly coated. Pour the cubes into the baking pan. Let sit for 20 minutes.
• Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar over the bread pudding. Set the baking dish in a roasting pan and fill the pan halfway with hot water. Bake the bread pudding for 50 minutes, until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove the dish from the water bath and let stand for 20 minutes. Serve the bread pudding warm or at room temperature with the Bourbon Caramel Sauce and whipped cream. enjoy!

recipe: bourbon caramel sauce

• In a medium saucepan, bring the sugar, water and corn syrup to a boil over high heat. Cook until the sugar is dissolved, the color should be darker than peanut butter. Continue cooking, without stirring, about 1 minutes or until an amber caramel forms. Remove from the heat, and mix, so the caramel doesn’t burn and carefully stir in the cream. Let cool for 1 minute, then stir in the bourbon. Bring the mixture to a boil over moderate heat and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Let the caramel sauce cool slightly and serve warm or at room temperature. enjoy!

These s’mores brownies are insane. Some of my favorite memories come from making s’mores with family and friends as a girl. One night, I wanted s’mores for dessert but I couldn’t make a fire. Enter s’mores brownies. It is the perfect combination of graham crackers both dusted on and crumbled over the brownie, gooey browned marshmallow, and chocolate from the chips and brownie. Enjoy!

ingredients: 

• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup sugar, sifted
• 1 cup brown sugar, sifted
• 10 ounces melted butter
• 1 1/4 cups cocoa, sifted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup gluten-free flour, sifted
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 gluten-free graham crackers 
• Marshmellows 
• ½ cup chocolate chips 

recipe:

1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Butter and flour an 8-inch square pan with 2 ounces of butter and ¼ cup of flour.
2. In a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the eggs at medium speed until fluffy and light yellow. Sift the sugars together. Add both sugars. Add butter, cocoa, vanilla extract, ½ cup of flour, and salt. Mix well. 
3. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 8-inch square pan and bake for 35 minutes. Check for doneness with the tried-and-true toothpick method: a toothpick inserted into the center of the pan should come out clean. When it’s done, remove to a rack to cool. 
4. Place 2 graham crackers into a ziploc baggie and crumble into a fine dust using a rolling pin. 
5. Place the graham cracker dust, and the other graham cracker, chopped up, onto the brownies along with the marshmellows and chocolate chips. 
6. Bake for 5 minutes. 
7. Let cool and enjoy!