042: Dinner to Dessert: How to Have a Perfect Gluten Free Valentine’s Day
February 2025
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Love At First Bite - Gluten Free Bite That Is!
Holidays and Special occasions are always a challenge if you’re gluten free. In this edition of NGF digest you’ll get everything you need to celebrate your love, old or new and keep it gluten free.
A Kiss is Just a Kiss - Or is It?
Let’s cut right to the chase shall we?
Is it safe to kiss someone who’s eaten gluten if you have celiac disease?
For this I turned to an expert. Dr. Jocelyn Sylvester wrote in the Celiac Canada newsletter that a 30g slice of gluten free cake would have more gluten than 5ml of saliva after the person has eaten something containing gluten. So it seems like the risk is small.
I think we can apply a little common sense though too:
Watch for actual crumbs - especially in the moustache or beard.
If it’s right after dinner they may have food particles in their mouth.
Beer could be an issue while the person is drinking it or right after.
In these cases I’d say wait a while or suggest a date with the toothbrush before any kissing.
What about make-up or lip balm?
In that same newsletter and on their website, Celiac Canada advises that these products are low risk for someone with celiac disease. You’d need to eat a fair bit of lip balm to get enough gluten to cause a problem. A kiss should not be an issue.
Featured Articles
Below is a series of articles from NaturallyGluten-Free.com that will make your Valentine’s Day safely gluten free and tons of fun.
Is Chocolate Gluten Free?
If you’re like me, you try to eat naturally gluten free and healthy most of the time. But what’s life without the odd treat? Does gluten free chocolate fit into our goals? Can we enjoy those little creamy Valentine morsels?
The answer is, as it often is, it depends. Chocolate on it’s own is naturally gluten-free, but that’s not enough to know.
Discover the world of gluten free chocolate, and understand what ingredients to watch for in my article: Is Chocolate Gluten Free and What Should Celiacs Watch For?
What About Our Romantic Dinner Out?
Do you have to miss out on that fancy meal and the googly eyes across the candle-lit table?
Gluten-free restaurant dining can be a nerve-wracking experience, but I have 7 essential tips, so you can confidently savor restaurant meals.
You’ll learn:
to understand the risks
how to choose a restaurant
how to read the menu and talk to the staff
what foods are likely safe and what to avoid
And much, much more.
For all the info read my Gluten Free Dining Guide: 7 Tips for Celiac Safe Restaurant Meals.
What’s The Best Cuisine for Gluten Free Dining?
Do you love Indian food? or Mexican? How about Italian? The cuisines of the world are endless and inspiring, not to mention downright delicious?
Are you worried about international restaurants and cuisines. Will it be harder to find gluten free choices?
In some cases it may be easier.
For all the info on navigating international cuisines while gluten free you’ll love my article The Best Cuisine for Gluten Free: Exploring the Flavors of the World
Let me know how you like it in the FB Group.
Would You Like to Enjoy a Valentine’s Glass of Wine?
If you're wondering whether wine is truly gluten free or if you can confidently clink glasses with friends without worry, you're in the right place. Let's uncork the truth about gluten free wine and make socializing stress-free for you
In this featured article you’ll find out about:
the wine making process so you can make informed choices
myths that are out there and what the truth is
wine labelling
some suggestions for enjoying gluten free wine
So raise a glass of red or white, bubbly or still this Valentines with my Gluten Free Wine Guide to Safe, Stress-Free Socializing
Featured Recipe
Sweet and Decadent Gluten Free Pear Crumble Dessert Pizza
It wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without dessert and it wouldn’t be NGF Digest without a recipe.
I created this sweet sensation to satisfy my sweet tooth and my love of pizza. It’s fun to make and ooooh so decadent. Get the recipe here: Sweet and Decadent Gluten Free Pear Crumble Dessert Pizza
That’s All For This Month
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Patty
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