Sunday, January 17, 2016

Safe Local Gluten Free Joints

The hardest times are when Im sick and my husband is gone and I need to feed the kids, and myself preferably, but at least the never ending kids stomachs. I have found several places in the area to be great for when you go out to eat at least, but there is not many that deliver to where we live. Here is a list of some safe places to eat gluten free when you have celiac.  There are many places that offer gluten free options. These are the ones I have personally been to and would eat at again. As we go out I will update with my experience. I've been to others but I personally wouldn't eat at some again.

Zoes Kitchen 



Ask for the menu they will show you clearly labeled gluten free and let them know to change gloves etc. for the gluten free food. They will substitute the bread. :)

1912 Landstown Centre Way #100, Virginia Beach, VA 23456

(757) 301-6119



Chick-fil-A


Most places you let the staff know gluten free order they will make grilled nuggets and fries and change gloves. 

877 Lynnhaven Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA 23452

(757) 468-1003


Cheeseburger in Paradise



Ask for gluten free menu.

739 Lynnhaven Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA 23452

(757) 498-1518


Whiskey Kitchen


2149 General Booth Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

(757) 689-8860


FIREBREW Bar & Grill



1253 Nimmo Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA 23456

(757) 689-2800


Texas Roadhouse



4309 Silverleaf Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-7427


Red Robin




They have a gluten free fryer!

1088 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

(757) 427-6900


Azar's Natural Foods Market & Cafe


108 Prescott Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23452

(757) 486-7778


Boston Market




3981 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452

(757) 498-7900

Burtons Grill



741 1st Colonial Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

(757) 422-8970


The Melting Pot




1564 Laskin Rd #182, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

(757) 425-3463



Sunday, January 3, 2016

Gluten Free Zesty Chicken and potato Soup for crockpot

I love the meals you can throw in a pot or crockpot, leave and go do other things. No one has time to be standing at the stove all day. 
My girls loved this! It was a tad on the spicy side for my kids without the chiles, I believe we added too much seasoning. It made a TON and was great leftover also! Also didnt break the bank to make :)

3-4 split chicken breasts (free-range organic, if possible), rinsed, patted dry
8 cloves fresh garlic, chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
2 heaping cups thinly shredded cabbage (we used a whole head)
1 green bell pepper 
1 red pepper
1 yellow summer squash 
2 zucchini squash 
6 to 8 baby Yukon Gold potatoes, cut up
1 4-oz. can chopped green chiles- mild or hot, to taste ( I didn't use)
 1-2 teaspoon each of: dried basil, oregano and parsley
1 14-oz. can Muir Glen organic diced tomatoes
2-3 or more cups of organic chicken broth
Cook 4-6 hours on low