I was driving the other day when I realized that I completely missed my 6-year gluten-free anniversary! I didn’t just miss it by a day, either. I missed it by several. Today is January 20th and the day of the anniversary is January 12th. Ooops! I have learned so much over the past 6 years and feel much more comfortable with my lifestyle than I did in the beginning.
Some of the most important things I have learned are:
- There are way more things that I can eat, than can’t.
- Even after 6 years, I still make mistakes.
- There is life after being diagnosed with Celiac Disease and starting the gluten-free diet.
- The selection of gluten-free foods in grocery stores is much better now than it was 6 years ago.
- Even with all of the publicity the gluten-free diet has been getting, some people still look at me like I have 2 heads when I ask if they have a gluten-free menu.
- The gluten-free diet isn’t necessarily a healthy or an unhealthy diet; your diet is what you make it. There are plenty of healthy & unhealthy gluten-free foods out there, just like every other diet.
- Focusing on friends and family at gatherings is way more productive & feels better than focusing on the food, whether I can eat it or not.
One of the foods I have missed most since going gluten-free was not one that I ate on a regular basis before, but it was a nice treat – Jelly Donuts. Up until recently, there were really no replacements out there. Katz Gluten-Free has changed that! I was able to sample & review their new doughnuts and was very pleased! You can read my full review here. Katz is once again holding a Grand Raffle where the winner will receive a “Box of Each Item” box. In order to enter to win, fill out the form here and watch for the winner to be drawn on February 20, 2012.
For my readers, Katz Gluten Free has offered to give one lucky reader a $30 gift certificate to use on their website. What do you have to do to win?
***Samples & prize are free of charge for review & giveaway purposes.
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My son and me, November 2000. This is before we were gluten-free/diagnosed Celiac.
I don't have any favorites yet… I can't wait to try!!
You will love them!
Not quite two years into my gf journey, but exciting to see where you are at 6 years! Congratulations!
Thank you, Sarah!
My GF anniversary was in December for 6 years too. It’s hard to imagine it was that long ago now. I agree with you that there is so much more GF product now than there was then. I’m wheat allergic and the improvements in my health are worth whatever sacrifice I thought I was making then. Now thanks to all of the GF bloggers I have more delicious food than ever.
Congrats to you, too!!!
Not sure if I'm doing something wrong – but the "fill out the form here" link doesn't show a form on that page.
It just worked for me. Which browser are you using?
Congratulations on your anniversary, Kim. I appreciate all the information you share. I'm a fan of Katz products and can't wait to try the jelly donuts.
I would like to try some of their products.
Oh goodness, the Pizza Crust & Powdered Donuts!
I'm happy to have just found your site! I am in my 2nd month of the gluten free diet.
Congrats on your anniversary!
Blessings,
Heather
I would love to try the gluten free cherry pie (haven't had pie since going GF) or the jelly donuts!!!
I would love to try their new donuts. They look so yummy! Oh and the peach and blueberry pie!
I would love to try the new donuts.
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The strips and donuts look awesome! I will try it all!
I want to try the new powdered sugar donuts–yum!
Since I am new to the GF-lifestyle I would love to try the GF hamburger buns. I haven't really tried any bread products yet so just about everything looks good
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