Murfreesboro, TN

This darling restaurant on the square in Murfreesboro, Maple Street Grill, has their menu marked gf for the items we can eat. I had their chicken strips with home made dip, sweet potatoes and veggies.

Just wonderful and the waitstaff was so helpful.

Udi"s Pizza Crusts

While at Publix I found Udi's Pizza Crusts. Tonight I added cheese, hamburger and pineapple. It was incredible. It is by far the best frozen gluten free pizza crust you can buy.

55 South and SOL in Franklen

Friday night I had a incredible meal at 55 South Franklin. The restaurant is connected to SOL as well. There was a Gluten Free Menu or both locations. I had blackened Shrimp, Dirty Rice and the best tasting broccoli I have ever eaten.

Dubmplin's in Franklin

Yesterday we ate at Dumplin's on Maine Street.  I was thrilled when I saw they had a Gluten Free Menu along with the women who sat us, said she has Celiac and understood my needs. There were many salads to choose from (no g-free crackers) G-free soup of the day, jello and a desert. I choose the Briar Club Salad with white chicken, mandarin oranges, raisins and cashews. Served with yogurt dressing. It was very good.

Cooking at home with Celiac

Last night I was not feeling like eating out but most certainly didn't feel like cooking for one (my entire family was  out)  So I remembered I had  some frozen Fish Fillets in the freezer.

 Now you must know, I am not a fish eater but while living in London this year, I found some frozen Fish Fillets that I really liked.

I found some here in Nashville at Whole Foods.  Dr. Praeger's Potato Crusted Fish Fillets.  I cooked them for 15 minutes on each side with a little EV oil.  I had Kinnikinnick Hamburger Buns (I keep frozen and micro 30 seconds...eat like that or toast.), added cheese, bacon, lettuce and Mayo. It was incredible. Would have added a tomato but was all out. Added a salad and I was good to go. 

Apple Spice Cake

I made Apple Spice Cake from this months Living Without to take to our Celiac Pool Party last night.
It was a big hit but a bit dry. I was given several tips to add moisture such as apple sauce or yogurt. I'll try that the next time.

It had a very good flavor which is sometimes my problem when baking.

I tasted some wonderful new dishes and hope to get the recipes soon. I will share them with you.

The pigs in a blanket were the favorite of what I took. They are so good. If you have not made them yet, you must.

On the way to the party, I stopped at my sisters to drop something off an took in three of the pigs in a blanket. They told me they ran out to the car to get more but I had already pulled out of the drive way.

Bacon Wrapped Chicken

Living Without magazine just came out and I've tried two things in it so far.
Today I made the Apple Spice Cake to take tomorrow to our Celiac Pool Party. I'll post the outcome after we cut into it. It looks yummie. I also made my pigs in a blanket and crunchy apple-pecan  slaw, that I have blogged about in the past.

But tonight I made the Bacon Wrapped Chicken. I won't be making it again. It sounds good but you know how most g-free soy sause is very salty? Well with the bacon, it was double salty. Too much.
You can see I served this appetizer as my main dish with a side salad and brussel sprouts


If anyone else out there has made this, please let me know if you found a way to not make it so salty.