 Finding gluten free products for your hair, face and body can be challenging. I love facial and body scrubs, but shopping in stores that do not disclose their full ingredients on products has made it difficult to buy these products. I have created three gluten free DIY products that you can make at home. They are simple, quick and the ingredients can be purchased in your local supermarket and beauty supply store.
DIY Gluten free facial scrub made with coconut oil, granulated and brown sugar. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux6e0AJlF8U DIY Gluten free body scrub made with sea salt, granulated sugar, coconut oil and olive oil. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QE0L_Z3S67o DIY Whipped Raw Shea Butter with Coconut Oil (for your hair and body)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2rdECiqL9w Enjoy the videos! XOXOXOX Dawn
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As we say goodbye to 2014, I would like to thank all of my blog, Twitter, Reddit, Freedible, YouTube and Facebook friends. You have enriched my life and I hope you can say the same about me. I would also like to thank all of the women and men who are serving their country and protecting us from danger. I wish you all a happy and healthy 2015. May all of your childhood and adult dreams come true. Happy New Year!
XOXOX Dawn I tried Just Mayo from Whole Foods. To be honest, I did not think I would find the product tasty. To my surprise, it was. Below is the link to my video product review.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHbKWncIQlI XOXOXOX Dawn  I have posted a YouTube video featuring my 2014 Holiday favorites on the Gluten Free Eye Channel. Watch my video to hear my opinion about Crystal Light, Bob Redmill's Gluten Free Oats, Bob Redmill's Zanthum Gum, Bisquik Gluten Free, Schar Vanilla Sandwich Cookies, King Arthur Gluten Free Flour, Utz Potato Chips, plus other products. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2Rsy-BpaXc
Happy Holidays and I hope you enjoy the video!  I was plagued with topical gluten exposure for many years. This exposure lead me to end my love affair with makeup and embrace a more natural look. For the past 5 - 6 years, makeup manufacturers have embraced the idea of catering to the gluten free world. Needless to say, I am once again embracing my love of makeup. I enjoy watching YouTube how to videos, especially makeup tutorials such as NitraaB. Watching her videos are like chatting with your BFF! I also enjoy reading the Gluten Free Makeup Gal's blog to determine that products that are safe for me. If you are in need of assistance identifying makeup and skin products that are safe for the gluten free community add visiting glutenfreemakeupgal.com to you weekly to do list.
XOXOXOX Dawn  Ingredients:
12 sweet potatoes 2 sticks of butter 1 cup of granulated sugar ½ cup of brown sugar 2 tablespoons of gluten free vanilla Cinnamon and nutmeg Marshmallows (optional) Preparation/Cooking: Boil the sweet potatoes until soft and peel Place in a pan Mash the sweet potatoes (please be sure to mash all of the large pieces) Add 1 cup of granulate sugar and mix Add ½ cup of brown sugar and mix Cup the 2 sticks of butter into small pieces, add and mix Add 2 tablespoons of gluten free vanilla Add cinnamon and nutmeg (to taste) Add marshmallows Cover with foil Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour Remove from the oven For conversation followed by a cooking tutorial of this recipe go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAhmmNptSTs&list=UUya641PPksFzMryKroljKlQ xoxoxox Dawn  I've posted a video demonstration on how to prepare gluten free sesame chicken. This recipe is prepared with all gluten free ingredients. I used San-J soy sauce and rice flour. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeZdgRO-p9I
Enjoy the video and the dish! XOXOXOX Dawn  Ingredients:
2 Yellow “Sweet” Plantains (typically plantains with dark spots are sweeter) ¾ Cup of the oil of your choice (I used vegetable oil) Prep Work: Peel the plantains Slice on a slanted angel and set aside Cook Your Dish: Place the oil in a frying pan and heat with a low flame Place several slices of the plantain in the heated pan Cook plantains until the bottom edges are golden brown and turn over Cook plantains until both sides are golden brown and remove from pan Place cook plantains on a plate or platter covered with paper towels (this will help to remove the excess oil) Your Dish Is Ready To Eat! I like to eat my plantains warm but they can be eaten at room temperature For a video demonstration on how to prepare this recipe watch the Gluten Free Eye Channel on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au4WQT1By4Y  This weekend my sister and I went to a local crepe eatery in Montclair, NJ that claimed to make gluten free crepes. I was really excited about trying this dish. Unfortunately my excitement turned to disgust. It was true that the eatery used a gluten free batter, but prepared the batter on the same grill with the batters made with gluten. So in reality this eatery is offering cross contaminated food to people with Celiac Disease, wheat and gluten sensitivities. I have decided not publish the name of this establishment. I am also certain that there a tons of other establishments making this same error. So I would like to offer some advice to these food vendors. Do not sell gluten free products if you do not understand what it means to be gluten free. Do your research! Learn how to prepare, cook and store foods in a manner that avoids cross contamination. Train your staff on how to serve and prepare food for people with food allergies. Remember that being gluten free may be a quick way for you to make a buck (as it is the in thing), but for people with Celiac Disease, wheat and gluten sensitivities it is a medical condition and you are placing our physical health in danger. I recommend that your establishment become certified gluten free if you really want to attract the gluten free community. There are three organizations that certify products/places as being gluten free: Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO), the Celiac Spruce Association (CSA), and the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA). This will demonstrate that you are truly offering gluten free products that meet a regulated standard.
XOXOXOX Dawn  I have uploaded a video demonstration of the Roasted Seasoned Chickpeas recipe from the Delight Gluten-Free Cookbook. I will be uploading several videos that feature recipes from this cookbook during the month of October. If you would like to win a copy of this cookbook, post a review below one of the Delight videos. I will select one winner. Here is the link to the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03tU5V_KqGY XOXOXOX Dawn |
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