I was in Babycakes NYC the other day and noticed a note taped onto the counter that said their new cookbook BabyCakes: Vegan, Gluten-Free, and (Mostly) Sugar-Free Recipes from New York’s Most Talked-About Bakery was now available for pre-order! Hooraaay! Babycakes goodies for everyone!!!  I’m ecstatic that everyone can now indulge in these tasty allergen-free [...]

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder, meaning that the body mistakenly attacks itself. Interestingly, there are over 80 autoimmune diseases and unfortunately, for a reason science cannot readily explain, women are at more risk of having these disorders. Are you a woman that struggles to keep it all together while coping with celiac disease and/or [...]

Well, this was fun, eh? Thank you, Carol Fenster, for taking the time to chat it up with all of us yesterday! We’ll have to do this again!  I’d also like to thank everyone for their comments and good questions. I’ll try to keep these in mind for future topics. Okay, I won’t torture you [...]

NEW BOOKS GLUTEN-FREE BAKING WITH THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICAGrab your long awaited copy of Gluten-Free Baking With The Culinary Institute Of America: 150 Flavorful Recipes From The World’s Premier Culinary College by Richard J. Coppedge Jr. I’ve heard many reports that Chef Coppedge is a "total sweetheart". This book contains a forward written by [...]

If you're like me, your Italian vocabulary is limited to a few indispensable basics , like "Gucci", "Fendi" or "Prada". And when I'm really showing off my multi-lingual skills I'll throw in a "Mama Mia, Pizzeria!" or  "Holy Cannoli!" with no doubt an American accent that Dean Martin would make fun of. (That's ok, Dean [...]