Congratulations to Barbara of Earlysville, Virginia and Richard of Jacksonville, Florida.  They have each one a gift package of Divvies Cupcakes from our October Newsletter Giveaway!  Those wonderful vegan and food allergy-friendly cupcakes are shipped throughout the US, and come equipped with their own tub of creamy (dairy-free) frosting.  Of course, our giveaways must continue with a new prize every month.  Register once for our free e-newsletter with a valid email (so we can reach you if you win!) and you will maintain eligibility for each monthly giveaway.  Chocoholics stay tuned, as our November prize is scheduled for a sweet announcement on the 1st. 

Gluten-Free on the Go is the first truly global online directory of restaurants, hotels and other hospitality resources that cater to people with gluten-free needs and other special dietary requirements. Each listing also notes if the restaurant or hotel caters to other special diets such as vegan, vegetarian, kosher, or dairy-free.  At the moment, their dairy-free listings and other special diet notations are sparse, but the overall database is huge so we have high hopes that they will delve more into GFCF needs. Gluten-Free on the Go currently has listings for the US, Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Mallorca and the UK.  They seem to be conquering one country at a time, so more locations are likely on the way.

Erika Waz, Kids Cuisine & Tummy Treasure - The internet is aflutter these days with talk of hiding vegetables. Sneaky parents everywhere are enamored with “the puree,” the concept of hiding pureed fruits and vegetables in every nook and cranny possible on the plate. And while I completely confess to a little sneaky mom trickery every once in a while, it seems to me that hiding those vegetables long term is not the way to convert a picky eater. Children need to be shown the fruits and vegetables what they are eating so that they can develop their own informed decisions and develop their own little palates. Take, for example, these Spiced Pumpkin Waffles...

Sure, an all-organic diet sounds like a great idea, but the last time I checked I wasn’t pulling in a Becks & Posh wage.  Attempting to transition into this less than pocket-book friendly way of eating, I have used the “dirty dozen” guide and a growing list of GMO’s to help prioritize my family’s organic needs. But now, Dr. Alan Greene has taken a more strategic approach to identify the best foods to “go organic.” While the pesticide guide is helpful, his list of eleven foods goes beyond produce and standard measurements …

Two lawsuits have now been filed against Boulder, Colorado-based Aurora Organic Dairy Corporation, one of the nation's largest organic milk producers. The lawsuits filed in St. Louis and Denver represent food consumers in 27 states claim that Aurora Organic Dairy is misleading customers by selling milk under the certified organic label even though the dairy does not meet federal organic standards.  Allegations of consumer fraud, negligence, and unjust enrichment have been made.  The dairy is denying the charges.  Aurora supplies organic milk to Wal-Mart, Wild Oats, Target, Costco, Safeway, and other retailers. Read more at Newstarget.