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Interview with Sarah from New Zealand
Come with me as I fly halfway across the globe to New Zealand. In my quest to see what it is like to live around the world with celiac...
Mar 18, 20237 min read


Ireland-101 Years After the Partition
Ireland holds a special place in my heart for several reasons. My grandfather was from Tubberclair, Ireland, not far from Athlone. He...
Mar 17, 20233 min read


Celiac Around the World - Egypt Part Two
Best Places to Visit Now that we know a bit about what it's like to live in Egypt with celiac disease. I wanted to learn more about the...
Mar 11, 20232 min read


Recommended Gluten-Free Products
As you know gluten-free products are expensive. There is nothing more frustrating than spending money on a product and finding out it is...
Mar 4, 20233 min read


5 Exercise Benefits-for Autoimmune Disease
If you asked me if I enjoy exercising, I would honestly say, no. However, I realized as I got older that I needed to exercise. Diabetes...
Feb 25, 20233 min read


Celiac Around the World - Interview with Norhan from Egypt
How did you find out you had celiac? I recently interviewed Norhan, from Egypt. She was diagnosed with celiac disease two years ago at...
Feb 23, 20233 min read


A Gluten-Free Dream: SoNapa Grille
When you spend time at the beach the last thing you want to do is go back and make a meal. One of my favorite restaurants at the beach...
Feb 18, 20232 min read


Do you celebrate Valentine's Day?
I live in a house divided. My husband and youngest child believe that Valentine's Day is just another way to sell cards, flowers and...
Feb 11, 20232 min read


Marisa Travels the World, with a wheat gluten allergy
Image of a map with a U.S. passport and camera Traveling the world with a wheat gluten allergy I recently had the opportunity to...
Feb 4, 20232 min read


The Celiac in Italy Interview-Part 4
Celiac in the U.S. compared to Italy-is there a difference? Having lived in both the U.S. & Italy what do you find to be the biggest...
Jan 30, 20232 min read


Long Winter Days
As we near the end of January I find myself counting down the days until we have spring like weather again. This time of year, is so...
Jan 28, 20232 min read


The Celiac in Italy Interview-Part 3
How difficult is it to find food in Italy gluten-free? Is it easy for you to find gluten-free options at the grocery store? What is...
Jan 25, 20232 min read


The Celiac in Italy Interview-Part 2
What is it like to have Celiac in Italy? How knowledgeable is the food industry in Italy in regard to Celiac/needing to eat gluten-free?...
Jan 23, 20231 min read


A Celiac dream: Great tasting gluten-free beer!
Shortly after Christmas, I was able to go to Hunt Valley, Maryland, and visit B.C. Brewery. They have a great location! Their business...
Jan 21, 20233 min read


What are you going to do for yourself today?
We have all heard the “buzzwords” about taking care of ourselves and our mental health. People say we should “practice self-care, set...
Jan 14, 20232 min read


Happy New Year! A Glimpse Into My Gluten-Free Life
A Little Bit About Me I thought this would be a good time to tell you a little about myself. As I have had some new followers. I am...
Jan 7, 20232 min read


Inspired by Enda: Travel, Celiac, and Living Without Fear
Gortnalughoge, County Donegal, Ireland There is No Time Like the Present As this year comes to a close, I’ve found myself reflecting not...
Dec 31, 20223 min read


"Take a bus, take a train or go & hop an airplane..."
This is one of my favorite Christmas songs. It reminds me of being a little kid in our old 16 passenger van driving with my parents,...
Dec 24, 20222 min read


5 Tips for Surviving the Holidays Gluten-Free & Happy
Plan-as with everything, when you have to be gluten-free, you need to make a plan. If you are going to someone's house make sure there...
Dec 17, 20222 min read


Awkward Celiac Situations
Picture it you are at a professional conference, everyone is in a large banquet hall. There are eight people to a table. At each place...
Dec 10, 20222 min read
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