For a long time, we were under the impression that there weren’t any options at Hwy 55 for Nikki. I had scanned the menu and it didn’t look like they had anything she could eat. After going to a location in Florence, SC, we were pleased to find some options. If you’re unfamiliar with Hwy … Read more
In my last blogpost, I told you about our visit to the Raleigh area to visit a very dear friend. Our hotel, Courtyard by Marriott, is located next to a shopping center. My friend noticed Another Broken Egg Cafe and mentioned it as a brunch option. Nikki was glad to see an option for gluten-free … Read more
If you’ve been following GFS, you’re likely aware that my sister has Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Due to her diagnosis, she cannot have gluten, dairy, or soy. You can read more about why I started GFS here. I posted recently about May being Celiac Awareness Month and someone told me that they had never heard of … Read more
“Do one thing every day that scares you.” We’ve all heard this quote. Show of hands of people that actually practice this. Every day. *waits* That’s what I thought. [bctt tweet=”Do something every day that scares you, unless it’s public speaking” username=”gfspirit”] As you probably know, I had a speaking engagement several weeks ago at … Read more
IHOP isn’t probably a place you’d expect to eat at if you have dietary restrictions. For many diets, it’s probably not an option. However, if you’re traveling or wanting to try something different, you might be able to find something that works for you. A few weeks ago, our dad sent a text late one … Read more
If you’ve read my last couple of posts, you know that we were in Chicago and surrounding areas over Labor Day weekend. You’ll also know that at times, we had trouble finding food options for Nikki. If you have dietary restrictions, you know it can be difficult to find food in a new city. Add … Read more
Galentine’s Day. Singles Awareness Day. Valentine’s Day. February 14th. Whatever you’re celebrating, eat some cookies. Better yet, make them yo self. Need to make sugar cookies that are gluten-, dairy-, soy-, egg-, tree nut-, and nut-free? Keep reading. I gotchu. This blog is a few days late because Nikki had really bad back spasms last … Read more
The day after Christmas, my dad invited Nikki & I to lunch. We decided to try a new restaurant in the area. CharBar No. 7 recently opened a location in Mint Hill. They have six locations throughout the state and one in Alabama. According to the CB7 Story , their name has nothing to do … Read more
Since my blog began, I’ve received comments about readers wanting to go gluten-free. There are multiple reasons to make this choice. If you’re unfamiliar with how Gluten-Free Spirited started, here’s a quick review: my sister is on doctor’s orders to be gluten-, dairy-, & soy-free because of IBS. She also follows the FODMAP diet. For … Read more
Mmmm, tacos. It’s safe to say that nearly everyone likes tacos. I’m a picky eater & eat basic versions of them that I love. Eaters with dietary restrictions may think they can’t enjoy tacos. Au contrarie! I have a recipe that’s dietary conscious friendly, quick, easy, and delicious. It’s also gluten-, dairy, and soy-free. That doesn’t … Read more