Author: glutenfreak

gluten free since 2007. True bubbly boy status – celiacs, lactose, sucrose, fructose, soy intolerances. Fun right? Here to bring you honest product, supplement, restaurant, and most importantly tequila reviews.

Surprising Find @ Friedman’s

With the recommendation of Find Me Gluten Free (http://www.findmeglutenfree.com/) I tried Friedman’s on 31st btw 6th and 7th Ave in NYC. My entire experience was stellar. The place was recently opened as Friedman’s already has a well-established lunch-based place in Chelsea. The decor was simple but rustic, high ceilings and a comfortable atmosphere. Food was…

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Breakfast of GF Champions

So when I make an effort and get to the local farmers market I make sure to pick up 4-5 avocados to use sparingly throughout the week. Shockinlgly avocados don’t give me an issue like some of the higher sugar veggies. Perhaps it does and I block it out because its so delicious, but let’s…

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*Flavor?

It’s usually a tough task to find gluten free snacks that aren’t over-priced, high in sugar and still leave you feeling hungry after you’ve already dominated the whole box. Luckily I’ve found a few granolas that have worked well to keep me satiated until I eat my usual 3PM lunch. Nature’s Path Honey Almond Granola…

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Shot in the dark

So I was filming near Bowling Green, downtown NYC, and needed to grab a quick snack before the 2nd filming. Saw that these bad boys were gluten-free and was pleasantly surprised about how good these were. Ended up buying a second bag just because. I usually buy lentil chips because i cant have corn-based chips,…

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I eat dead animals- Bare Burger

As appetizing as that title sounds its certainly true. I flex my carnivore privileges more than anyone I know. I cook with minimal ingredients, zero sauces or additives and because my diet is so low in sodium, sugar and fat, my cholesterol or blood pressure is never an issue. But I digress… With the plethora…

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Bistango Round 5

Bistango Round 5 Last Thursday, 9/5, went back to Bistango which is an amazing Italian Restaurant on 30th and 3rd in NYC. I  had been there a few times before and was looking for a great dining-out meal that wouldn’t leave me worrying if I was going to be “glutonized” or not. Unfortunately, this experience…

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Tea Anyone?

So in a truly low moment in my search to still find gluten in my everyday diet, I’ve recently come by some startling research that shows how tea bags contain gluten. Apparently the bags themsevles are often times sealed with wheat paste. On the upside, I’ve finally found out why green tea use to give…

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