The Torah commands Jews not to eat or possess chametz during the week of Passover. Chametz is any of the five grains—wheat, spelt, barley, oats, and rye— which has come into contact with water for more than 18 minutes. Gluten is the protein present in wheat, rye, barley, and oats. Gluten is harmful to persons with celiac disease. Thus, celiacs seek gluten-free … [Read more...]
Gluten Free St. Patrick’s Day
March 17th is the day many of us claim to be just a little bit Irish. From drinking green beer, attending parades and even turning rivers to flow green, St Patrick's Day is a day of celebration. People today honor Irish heritage and its rich culture and traditions. Cities all over the U.S. celebrate with parades and festivities. The most famous of these annual festival … [Read more...]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Spring Break Travel 2021
Now that we’ve put the dreaded year 2020 behind us, let’s cautiously consider some spring break vacation ideas. From very good deals on flights and resorts, to relatively liberal trip cancellation policies and an abundance of ways to use frequent flyer miles, this spring may be the best time all year to plan your next family vacation. And if you’re among the millions of … [Read more...]
Game Day Party Tips
The time has come again: It's Super Bowl season! Even if your favorite team was out of the running for the championship long ago, it's still a fun event where you can celebrate and eat. A lot. Oh, and watch the game, too. And just because we're all staying home this year doesn't mean the fun should stop!! Whether you're throwing a small at-home gathering with your family or … [Read more...]
Coping With the Loss of “Home for the Holidays”
A wise man once wrote, there’s no place like home for the holidays, but this year, unfortunately that’s not the case. With the CDC recommending that we don’t head home this holiday season, the typically joyous time of year that we could all really use has to be put on pause. The type of stress and anxiety faced for the holiday 2020 season is unlike anything we’ve ever … [Read more...]