Podcasts by A Canadian Celiac Podcast

Ep 289 Gluten Free Kitchen Tips with Robyn from 2023-12-06T11:30

Preparing food gluten free i...

Ep 288 December 2023 Roundup from 2023-11-29T19:13

It’s the beginning of Decemb...

Ep 287 Gluten Free Cooking Tips with Cinde from 2023-11-22T21:44

On this episode of the podcast I speak with Cinde Little – The Everyday Gluten Free Gourmet. Y...

Ep 286 Celiac Myths Pt 2 from 2023-11-15T11:30

As a follow up to the podcast episode #283 Celiac Myt...

Ep 285 November 2023 Roundup from 2023-11-01T10:30

It’s the beginning of November and that means I get to ch...

Ep 284 Come Cruising Totally Gluten Free from 2023-10-25T10:30

If you’ve listened to the podcast for a while, you’ll kno...

Ep 283 Celiac Myths Pt 1 from 2023-10-18T10:00

Like you, I often look up resources online for informatio...

Ep 282 Belly Magazine from 2023-10-11T18:15

When I was recently at Gluten Free Fest, I met a very int...

Ep 281 Robyn Bakes Gluten Free from 2023-10-04T10:30

I always find it interesting when I meet someone in perso...

Ep 280 October 2023 Roundup from 2023-09-26T22:12

It’s the beginning of October and my opportunity to speak...

Ep 279 Event - Gluten Free Fest from 2023-09-20T10:30

For this episode, I’m taking my podcast on the road. Spec...

Ep 278 Celiac Caucus from 2023-09-13T10:30

On this episode I speak with Melissa Secord, Executive Di...

Ep 277 Gluten Free Fest from 2023-09-08T18:10

When I was at the 50^th Anniversary of Celiac C...

Ep 276 September 2023 Roundup from 2023-09-02T00:24

It’s the beginning of September and my opportunity to spe...

Ep 275 August 2023 Roundup from 2023-08-02T10:30

It’s the beginning of August and my opportunity to speak ...

Ep 274 Five Lessons for Cruising Gluten Free from 2023-07-12T10:30

This podcast episode is a solo effort. I had mentioned to...

Ep 273 July 2023 Roundup from 2023-07-07T19:23

It’s the beginning of July, so for me that means another ...

Ep 272 Gluten Free Superfood Brewed into Beer at Miski Brewing from 2023-07-01T16:12

On this episode of the podca...

Ep 271 Only Oats is Back from 2023-06-14T10:30

On this episode I speak with...

Ep 270 June 2023 Roundup from 2023-05-31T10:30

It’s the beginning of June, so for me that means another ...

Ep 269 Infertility Struggles and Celiac Disease from 2023-05-17T10:30

On this episode I speak with...

Ep 268 May 2023 Roundup from 2023-05-10T10:30

Happy May, Celiac Awareness Month!

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Ep 267 Dr Leffler Medication Trial Study Illuminate-62 from 2023-05-03T10:30

On this episode I speak with...

Ep 266 Restaurant Safe Dining with Ellen Bayens from 2023-04-26T10:30

As part of my Back To Basics...

Ep 265 Basics of Cross Contamination with Selena DeVries from 2023-04-19T10:00

In the first of my Back to B...

Ep 264 CCA Update with Melissa and Julie from 2023-04-12T10:30

In preparation for Celiac Aw...

Ep 263 April 2023 Roundup from 2023-04-05T10:30

It’s time for the roundup chat with Ellen Bayens of Listen

Ep 262 Cinde and Sue Talk GF Tapas from 2023-03-29T10:30

The conversation on this epi...

Ep 261 GF Certification with BRCGS from 2023-03-22T10:30

When I was at the 50^th Anniversary kickoff for...

Ep 260 Cruising Gluten Free from 2023-03-15T10:30

I love to travel, and I love cruising. I am often asked a...

Ep 259 Gluten Free Baker on Wheels from 2023-03-08T11:30

This is a fun podcast for me. I was introduced to Tanja B...

Ep 258 March 2023 Roundup from 2023-03-01T11:30

I’m ready for my roundup chat with Ellen Bayens of...

Ep 257 Gluten Free Downunder from 2023-02-22T11:30

January was very exciting for me – I visited family in Au...

Ep 256 Celiac Canada Celebrates from 2023-02-16T00:03

This podcast is part of the 50^th Anniversary c...

Ep 255 February 2023 Roundup from 2023-02-08T11:30

Time to catch up with Ellen Bayens of Listen

Ep 254 Sue's Thoughts on the Asymptomatic Series from 2023-02-01T11:30

During the month of January, I’ve presented stories of individuals who consider themselves asymptomatic with Celiac Disease. I also made a commitment to share my thoughts at the end of this seri...

Ep 253 Jill's Asypmtomatic Journey from 2023-01-25T11:19

During the month of January, I’m presenting stories of individuals who consider themselves asymptomatic with Celiac Disease. On this episode I speak with Jill, who is one of those rare individua...

Ep 252 Asymptomatic Kids and Parents from 2023-01-19T13:04

During the month of January, I’m presenting stories of individuals who consider themselves asymptomatic with Celiac Disease. On this episode I speak with two Moms. The first family is struggling...

Ep 251 Asymptomatic Mariya and Sacha from 2023-01-11T13:10

During the month of January, I’m presenting stories of individuals who consider themselves asymptomatic with Celiac Disease. On this episode I speak with Mariya and Sacha. We chat about their st...

Ep 250 January 2023 Roundup from 2023-01-08T07:34

It feels like a bit of a milestone Episode 250, and it’s most fitting that I’m speaking with Ellen Bayens of www.theceliacscene.com about news and ou...

Ep 249 Advocating for the Undiagnosed from 2022-12-14T11:30

I was fortunate to talk with many different people who consider themselves asymptomatic with celiac disease for a series of podcasts, uncoming in January. On this podcast, Peggy and her son are ...

Ep 248 All-Inclusive Gluten Free Travel Explained from 2022-12-07T11:30

I always get excited when I can have my adult daughter, Deanna, on the podcast with me to discuss shared experiences and how she may do things a bit differently from me. This conversation is abo...

Ep 247 December 2022 Roundup from 2022-11-30T11:30

It’s the beginning of the month and I get to chat with Ellen Bayens of https://theceliacscene.com/  about the articles she has brought to our attention...

Ep 246 Mairlyn Smith Talks Fibre and Gluten Free from 2022-11-23T11:30

This episode has been a long time in the works, since before I started the podcast. I have the pleasure on this episode to have a conversation with Mairlyn Smith, who is a Canadian personality, ...

Ep 245 Gluten Free Grains and Millstone Organics from 2022-11-16T11:30

This episode begins with a short conversation with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com who gives an introduction for my guest, Laurie Kelly of Millstone Farm on Vancouver Island. Millstone farm h...

Ep 244 CCA Newly Diagnosed Pathway from 2022-11-09T11:30

I’m excited to introduce you to a program from the Canadian Celiac Association directed towards those individuals newly diagnosed, their family and caregivers, along with others needing a refres...

Ep 243 November 2022 Roundup from 2022-11-02T10:30

I’m catching up with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com for our monthly roundup of news about celiac disease and the gluten free diet. We cover topics including...

Ep 242 Celiac with a Man Brain from 2022-10-26T10:30

On this episode I’m speaking with a co-host from my other podcast, Gluten Free Weigh In. Aaron has been diagnosed for about one year and I wanted to speak to him about being a man with celiac di...

Ep 241 DH and Gluten Free in a Foreign Land from 2022-10-19T10:30

On this episode I speak with Derradji Zaarer who lives in Algeria.  Derradji has Dermatitis Herpetiformis or as we often refer to it as “DH”.  DH is essentially celiac disease of the skin.  Diag...

Ep 240 Gluten Free Recipes for Fall from 2022-10-13T21:26

On this episode I speak with Cinde Little of https://everydayglutenfreegourmet.ca/ about a recent post she made on her blog including a list ...

Ep 239 October 2022 Roundup from 2022-10-05T10:30

This episode is my recurring opportunity to weigh in on information Ellen Bayens published on theceliacscene.com during the past month.  The challen...

Ep 238 Sue Goes Back to Camp Celiac from 2022-09-28T10:30

Two weeks in August was the culmination of a many hours of work by dedicated volunteers to make Camp Celiac 2022 happen.  I was a member of the Menu Committee and along with others we worked and...

Ep 237 Pilling Foods for Certified GF Ingredients from 2022-09-21T10:30:29

On this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Kasia, the Owner of Pilling Foods, as well as Gayle, the Digital Marketing Manager.  I have only just learned of Pilling Foods, but I think i...

Ep 236 Gluten Free School Lunch Rescue from 2022-09-14T10:30:53

For many of us, September means the kids go back to school, and that means family meals pivot to include school lunches and snacks.  On this episode Registered Dietitian Selena Devries gives us ...

Ep 235 Celiac Students and International Exchange Experiences from 2022-09-07T10:30:30

During my recent conversation with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com, she introduced me to Karen Joseph who works for AS...

Ep 234 September 2022 Roundup from 2022-08-31T10:30:51

The beginning of September means I have the opportunity to chat with my friend Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com.  On this episode we talk about st...

Ep 233 Celiac Mom Author Ann Campanella from 2022-08-17T10:30:18

I’m thrilled to speak with Ann Campanella about her book Celiac Mom.  Ann’s daughter was diagnosed at the age of 5 many years ago.  Ann reflects on her struggles as a parent of ...

Ep 232 August 2022 Roundup from 2022-08-03T10:30:55

Let’s start the blog with the show notes for this Episode –

On this episode, I again speak with Ellen Bayens of The Celiac Scene.  We talk about the articles she has presented to us this ...

Ep 231 Daiya Foods Gives Back from 2022-07-20T13:50:35

On this episode I speak with Dave Savage of Daiya Foods.  Daiya Foods is a Canadian food producer based in BC and supplying both Canada and US with gluten free, soy free, dairy free and vegan pr...

Ep 230 July 2022 Roundup from 2022-07-06T10:30:43

On this episode I speak with Ellen Bayens about articles, topics and science that has been published over the past month about celiac disease and the gluten free diet.  We talk about why a new d...

Ep 229 Enhancing Food Choices for Celiac Kids from 2022-06-29T10:30:49

As a follow-up to Episode 148 I speak again with Dr. Diana Mager from the University of Alberta as she and her team have formulated a gluten free food guide for children that more meets their sp...

Ep 228 Hiding In Plain Sight on a Package Label from 2022-06-22T10:30:22

It’s time for a deep dive into everything we can learn about our food from the packaging and labelling, that isn’t just the ingredients.  I speak with Nicole Byrom, RD for the Canadian Celiac As...

Ep 227 Christine Nesbitt Skating in Circles with Celiac Disease from 2022-06-15T10:30:22

Ever since I sat in on a virtual presentation from the Canadian Celiac Association featuring Christine Nesbitt, I’ve been anxious to have a longer conversation with her.  Christine was an elite ...

Ep 226 Gluten Free Garage 2022 from 2022-06-08T10:30:05

On this episode I’m at the Gluten Free Garage, which is large food show in Toronto.  I’ve attended the show previously with the podcast, but this year, I was helping at the booth for the Canadia...

Ep 225 June 2022 Roundup from 2022-06-01T10:30:53

I speak on this podcast with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com about the articles, studies, and interesting stories she has presented to us this past month. 

We spoke about a family who ...

Ep 224 Iron Deficiency and Celiac Disease from 2022-05-25T10:30:31

Iron deficiency or anemia is more complicated that I realized.  The Canadian Celiac Association recently presented a webinar on celiac disease and iron deficiency.  Dr. Frances Scully gave us in...

Ep 223 IBS and Celiac Disease from 2022-05-18T10:30:23

I was able to attend the second webinar presented by the CCA during the month of May, Celiac Awareness Month. The subject of this webinar was IBS and Celiac Disease. There were two very engaging...

Ep 222 Neurology and Celiac Disease from 2022-05-11T10:30:48

The CCA presented a webinar the first month of May, Celiac Awareness Month, about Neurology and Celiac Disease.  Nicole Byrom introduced the two guests for the webinar, and now, I have been able...

Ep 221 Celiac Awareness Month 2022 from 2022-05-04T10:30:51

It’s May, which means it’s Celiac Awareness Month.  On this episode I speak with Julie Greene and Nicole Byrom RD, both, of the Canadian Celiac Association about events for this busy month.

Ep 220 May 2022 Roundup from 2022-04-27T10:30:12

It’s time again to chat with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com. Ellen brings us great articles and tidbits about celiac disease and the gluten free diet all mo...

Ep 219 Stretching Your Gluten Free Food Dollar from 2022-04-20T10:30:41

I’ve been working on a bit of theme lately looking into different aspects of food security as they relate to those on a gluten free diet.  On this episode I speak with Cinde Little the Everyday ...

Ep 218 Update on Food Banks and Gluten Free from 2022-04-13T10:30:07

The topic of Food Security is one that I speak about often with others in leadership roles in Canada’s gluten free community.  I thought I’d bring some of those conversations to the podcast.  Fi...

Ep 217 The Responsibilities of Gluten Free Food Producers from 2022-04-06T10:30:34

Ellen Bayens of The Celiac Scene.com is back for a lively and informative discussion of the regulations which form the basis of the obligations and resp...

Ep 216 April 2022 Roundup from 2022-03-30T10:30:34

On this episode I speak with Ellen Bayens of The Celiac Scene.com about things that have been of interest in the celiac and gluten free world over the ...

Ep 215 The Gluten Perspective from 2022-03-23T10:30:46

This week I chat with someone who is almost a part of our family.  My daughter Deanna’s boyfriend Adam has learned a great deal about celiac disease and the gluten free diet over the past few ye...

Ep 214 In Conversation with The Allergy Chef from 2022-03-16T10:30:02

On this episode I’m welcoming an extraordinary individual, not only for what she has accomplished, but for the simple fact that she’s still alive.  Kathlena is The Allergy Chef, mostly because h...

Ep 213 Update on Dental Issues and Celiac Disease from 2022-03-09T11:30:48

I’m welcoming back to the podcast Dr. Melissa Ing who is a well accomplished dental educator with a specific interest in celiac disease.  Dr. Ing shares with us the information she presented in ...

Ep 212 March 2022 Roundup from 2022-03-02T11:30:45

Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com has given us some great articles to look at this month.  Someh...

Ep 211 Food Bullying and the Gluten Free Diet from 2022-02-23T11:30:30

The topic of food bullying is a broad one and means different things to different people.  To help me tackle with subject, I invited Nicole Byrom, Registered Dietitian with the Canadian Celiac A...

Ep 210 The Big Gluten Free Pizza Episode from 2022-02-16T11:30:58

This episode is a fun and informative conversation with two of my friends about Gluten Free Pizza.  Fortunately, my friends Ellen Bayens (theceliacscene...

Episode 209 Discovering Nairn's Gluten Free from 2022-02-09T11:30:57

I had the pleasure of speaking with Maria and Emma about Nairn’s Gluten Free Products imported from Scotland.  Maria is the importer/distributor and Emma is the Brand Manager in the UK.  Maria c...

Ep 208 February 2022 Roundup from 2022-02-02T11:30:45

It’s the beginning of February, so that may mean Groundhog Day to some, but to me it means a lively conversation with Ellen Bayens of www.theceliacscene....

Ep 207 Suki The Gluten Detection Dog from 2022-01-26T11:30:19

On this episode I speak with Kendra, the human who trained Suki to be a Gluten Detection Dog.  Kendra speaks about how Suki was trained to alert her if any food, drink or medication contains glu...

Ep 206 CCA Dietitians and The New Labelling Guide from 2022-01-19T11:30:29

On this episode I’m speaking with Nicole Byrom RD, and Caleigh McAulay, dietitians with the Canadian Celiac Association.  At the CCA’s recent virtual conference, Nicole and Caleigh presented the...

Ep 205 New Year, Healthier Gluten Free from 2022-01-12T11:30:34

The beginning of a new year is often an opportunity for many of us to re-evaluate what we are eating, and take some time to re-set.  I invited Cinde Little the Listen

Ep 204 January 2022 Roundup from 2022-01-05T11:30:41

It’s not only the beginning of a new month, it’s the beginning of a new year.  What better way to start the year than an engaging conversation with Ellen Bayens of Listen

Ep 203 Catch Up with the CCA from 2021-12-15T11:30:09

On this episode I speak with Melissa Secord, Executive Director of the Canadian Celiac Association to bring us up to date on recent relevant news items.  We look more into how the CCA worked wit...

Ep 202 CCA Holiday Guide 2021 from 2021-12-08T11:30:04

The Canadian Celiac Association has once again produced a Holiday Guide with great recipes and tips to help us cope with our festive holidays in a Gluten Free safe way.  Nicole Byrom RD, from th...

Ep 201 December 2021 Roundup from 2021-12-01T11:30:38

It’s the beginning of the month, and that means I get to talk with my friend Ellen Bayens about the topics, studies and interesting articles regarding celiac disease and the gluten free diet fea...

Ep 200 Ellen's In Charge from 2021-11-24T11:30:46

It’s finally here – Episode 200 of the Podcast.  As promised, I have handed over the podcast to Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com to ask me questio...

Ep 199 Gluten Free Blogger to Author from 2021-11-17T11:30:27

On this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Taleen Benson blogger and cookbook author.  Taleen started her blog after her husband was diagnosed with a condition that required a gluten f...

Ep 198 Flax and the Gluten Free Diet with Valley Flax Flour from 2021-11-10T11:30:04

On this episode I chat with Howard Selig who is not only a Registered Dietitian, but a trained chef.  After recognizing the nutritional benefits of adding flax in the preparation of some foods f...

Ep 197 November 2021 Roundup from 2021-11-03T10:30:53

It’s the beginning of the month, which means I have the pleasure of chatting with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com.  Here’s some of the topics we covered – Listen

Ep 196 The UnBun Story from 2021-10-27T10:30:13

On this episode I speak with a man who identified a void in the gluten free marketplace – that of a healthy, good tasting hamburger bun.  Gus Klemos tells us his why, and more importantly his ho...

Ep 195 Catching Up with Nicole Byrom RD from 2021-10-20T10:30:48

It’s great for me to have returning guests on the podcast.  Nicole Byrom RD, works with the Canadian Celiac Association as the Health Promotions Manager.  When I contacted her about coming back ...

Ep 194 Finding a Restaurant Solution After a Long Diagnosis Journey from 2021-10-13T10:30:11

Everyone has a diagnosis story, and I enjoy listening to and sharing many or them.  This episode of the podcast is a conversation with Beau Bristow of Nashville TN.  Beau was diagnosed as an adu...

Ep 193 What's All the Fuss About Pumpkin Spice with Cinde Little from 2021-10-06T10:30:21

For many people September and October are not as much about Autumn as they are about pumpkin spice everything.  Being a baker, this has always interested me, but I have to say, except for pumpki...

Ep 192 October 2021 Roundup from 2021-09-29T10:30:34

It’s the beginning of the month again, so I get the pleasure of speaking to Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com about some of the topics of interest ...

Ep 191 Different Generations Cope with Celiac Disease from 2021-09-22T10:30:29

On this episode I speak with my daughter Deanna.  She has been a guest on the podcast in the past, and I take this opportunity to ask her about some of her attitudes and coping skills dealing wi...

Ep 190 CCA Virtual Conference 2021 from 2021-09-15T10:30:44

The Canadian Celiac Association successfully presented two virtual conferences in 2020 and is now gearing up for the 2021 Conference.  I speak with Nicole Byrom RD from the CCA who is organizing...

Ep 189 Camp Celiac 2021 from 2021-09-08T10:30

On this episode I speak with Carmen from the Ottawa Chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association who came up with the idea of organizing a sleep away camp for kids with celiac disease.  The camp w...

Ep 188 September 2021 Roundup from 2021-09-01T10:30:19

It’s the beginning of September, so it’s my opportunity to speak with Ellen Bayens of The Celiac Scene about the studies and articles she has found o...

Ep 187 Celebrating with Kinnikinnick from 2021-08-25T10:30:22

Some good news on this podcast from Julie Greene of the CCA and Marina Michaelides of Kinnikinnick.  Kinnikinnick has partnered with the Canadian Celiac Association in celebration of their 30 Listen

Ep 186 Step Up for Team Celiac from 2021-08-18T10:30:46

As the pandemic has progressed, organizations have become more creative in adapting their annual events to still continue, but in a different format.  That is certainly the case with the Scotiab...

Ep 185 Help for Those Struggling with Gluten Free from 2021-08-11T10:30:02

A Conversation with Cinde Little

On this episode I speak with Cinde Little, a guest I recently spoke with on the podcast regarding her virtual baking classes.  Cinde has released a compre...

Ep 184 August 2021 Roundup from 2021-08-04T10:30:23

I look forward to chatting with Ellen Bayens of www.theceliacscene.com at the beginning of every month to get caught up on celiac and gluten free new...

Ep 183 Resources for the Newly Diagnosed Family from 2021-07-28T10:30:05

I spoke with Lisa Rigney on Episode 180 of the podcast about what happens when a child gets diagnosed.  Realizing it actually becomes a diagnosis for the entire family, I asked Lisa back to talk...

Ep 182 The Kinnikinnick Response to Covid from 2021-07-21T10:30:17

It’s always special when I have a returning guest to the podcast.  I last spoke in person to Jerry Bigam during the “State of Celiac Symposium” organized by the Canadian Celiac Association in To...

Ep 181 Baking with The Everyday Gluten Free Gourmet from 2021-07-14T10:30:45

On this episode I speak with food blogger and recipe developer Cinde Little, also known as The Everyday Gluten Free Gourmet.  Over the past year, Cinde has pivoted her in-person baking and cooki...

Ep 180 When a Child Gets Diagnosed from 2021-07-07T10:30:57

On this episode I speak with Lisa Rigney of the Edmonton Chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association about her family’s experience of having a child diagnosed with celiac disease.  Lisa takes us ...

Ep 179 July 2021 Roundup from 2021-06-30T10:30

On this episode I speak with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com to discuss the many topics and articles she brought to our attention over the past ...

Ep 178 Plant Based Gluten Free from 2021-06-23T10:30

A Conversation with Desiree Nielsen and Ellen Bayens

A plant-based diet has many formats and can go by many names including vegetarian and vegan.  On this episode I speak with Ellen Bayen...

Ep 177 Gluten Free in a Gluten Household from 2021-06-16T10:30

There are many things that those of us on a gluten free diet must learn quickly once we receive our diagnosis.  For many of us the most challenging is how to prepare and safely eat a gluten free...

Ep 176 Gluten Free Certification with BRCGS from 2021-06-09T10:30

On this episode I speak with Jon Murthy, Head of Global Marketing for BRCGS.  This is the organization that certifies foods for the CCA gluten free logo, as part of their many certification prog...

Ep 175 June 2021 Roundup from 2021-06-02T10:30

It’s the beginning of June and that means another informative conversation with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com.  This past month Ellen has brou...

Ep 174 Gluten Free Self-Empowerment from 2021-05-26T10:30

A Conversation with Jessica Danford

Let’s start the blog with the show notes for this Episode –

On this episode I speak with Jessica Danford, who you might know as Gfreewifey.  Jes...

Ep 173 Celiac Awareness Month Across Canada from 2021-05-19T10:30

On last week’s episode, #172 I spoke with Melissa Secord, Executive Director of the CCA about things that were happening at the national level for Celiac Awareness Month.  On this episode I’m sp...

Ep 172 Celiac Awareness Month with Melissa Secord from 2021-05-12T10:30

On this episode I catch up with Melissa Secord, Executive Director of the Canadian Celiac Association.  Melissa, along with her small staff is handling the promotion of May, Celiac Awareness Mon...

Ep 171 May 2021 Roundup from 2021-05-05T10:30

Happy Celiac Awareness Month!  This is the first episode of the month and that means I get to discuss a variety of different topics about celiac disease and the gluten free diet with Ellen Bayen...

Ep 170 Student Homestay from 2021-04-28T10:30

A Conversation with Lukas Hahn

This episode started from a discussion with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com for the April roundup episode 1...

Ep 169 Gluten in the Dental Office from 2021-04-21T10:30

A Conversation with Dr. Melissa Ing, Djenane Lemaire and Miranda Boynton

Every once in a while, I hear from one of my previous guests on the podcast that they’ve done something that might...

Ep 168 Retirement Living Gluten Free from 2021-04-14T10:30

This week is a delightful and very informative conversation with Mike Rose.  Both Mike and his wife Shirley require a gluten free diet.  They were considering leaving their home to move to a ret...

Ep 167 Gluten Free Home Brewing from 2021-04-07T10:30

This week’s interview is something, that oddly I have unique knowledge about – brewing beer at home.  I speak with Peter Corrin of the Zero Tolerance Gluten Free Home Brew Club who answers all m...

Ep 166 April 2021 Roundup from 2021-03-31T10:30

Once again it’s time to chat with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com about articles and information she has brought to our attention over the past mont...

Ep 165 Gluten Free Grocery Finds from 2021-03-24T10:30

On this episode I speak with Tabitha who has an Instagram page called Gluten_Free_Canada.  The page caught my attention because it only had gluten free grocery store foods.  I reached out to Tab...

Ep 164 A New Take on Gluten Free Snacking from 2021-03-17T10:30

This episode is a conversation with someone changing the landscape of not only gluten free snacking, but snacking in general by providing new healthy options in some unexpected flavours.  Julie ...

Ep 163 Beverage Controversy from 2021-03-10T11:30

Let’s start the blog with the show notes for this Episode –

On this episode I speak with my daughter Deanna regarding a curious question she posed to me recently about some newly launched...

Ep 162 March 2021 Roundup from 2021-03-03T11:30

It’s the beginning of March and time again to talk with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com to delve into some of the stud...

Ep 161 A Child Diagnosis Story from 2021-02-24T11:30

We’ve spoken before about some of the differences in the diagnosis of a child as opposed to an adult.  On this episode I speak with Lisa Rigney about how her daughter was diagnosed and some of t...

Ep 160 Family Tip of the Iceberg from 2021-02-17T11:30

Diagnosis stories are always interesting.  Some are very short, some take longer, and some standout because of their complexity.  On this episode I speak with Dr. Jenny Jagers, who has a doctora...

Ep 159 Glutened - The Short Film from 2021-02-10T11:30

This week I’m thrilled to be speaking with Hayley Repton, producer of the short film – “Glutened”. The film is a fast-paced look at a young woman’s rollercoaster journey after diagnosis; how her...

Ep 158 February 2021 Roundup from 2021-02-03T11:30

Let’s start the blog with the show notes for this Episode –

It’s early February and time again to welcome Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com back to the podcast to discuss some of the new...

Ep 157 Meeting The Celiac Project Podcast from 2021-01-27T16:49:51

This week I invited Mike and Cam from The Celiac Project Podcast: 2 Guys Talking Gluten Free to join me to tell their diagnosis stories and motivation for starting a podcast about celiac disease...

Ep 156 Selena is Here to Help from 2021-01-20T11:30

I’m joined again on the podcast by Selena Devries, a Registered Dietician specializing in gut issues, as well, she is also celiac. Selena has developed a comprehensive course for anyone with per...

Ep 155 Sue Reflects on 2020 from 2021-01-13T11:30

This episode is one of my rare solo episodes.  I felt it was important to look back on 2020 and examine how the events of 2020 effected the topics covered and listenership of the podcast.  None ...

Ep 154 January 2021 Roundup from 2021-01-06T11:30

On this episode I speak with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com who brings us up to date on what’s in the news regarding celiac disease and the glu...

Ep 153 Controversial Gluten Contamination Studies from 2020-12-23T11:30

I recently spoke with Dr. Jocelyn Silvester for Episode 149 of the podcast regarding the “Doggie Bag” Study which looked at the actual amounts of gluten that were contained in our seemingly glut...

Ep 152 Holiday Survival Guide 2020 from 2020-12-16T11:30

It’s December and that means the arrival of the Holiday Survival Guide from the The Canadian Celiac Association.  On this episode I speak with Melissa Secord, Executive Director of the CCA about...

Ep 151 Gluten Free Flour Blends and How to Use Them from 2020-12-09T11:30

On this episode we talk again about gluten free baking.  Specifically, we look at flour blends.  Almost everyone who has baked gluten free will agree that one flour – rice flour, almond flour, o...

Ep 150 December 2020 Roundup from 2020-12-02T11:30

Ellen Bayens is back with us for her monthly roundup of news from theceliacscene.com.  We chat about a new study released from the Mayo Clinic regarding giving c...

Ep 149 The Doggie Bag Study has Surprising Results from 2020-11-25T11:30

It was a year and a half ago that I first heard about a new study, teased at a forum of high level business people and researchers put together by the Canadian Celiac Association.  Two doctors h...

Ep 148 Research Into a Unique Food Guide for Celiacs from 2020-11-18T11:30

On this episode I speak with a very enthusiastic researcher, Dr. Diana Mager, who is also a Registered Dietitian. Dr. Mager is working on a project developing a food guide for young people diagn...

Ep 147 More Than Thirty Gluten Free Choices in One Shop from 2020-11-11T11:30

On this episode I have the great pleasure to speak with Yvonne Baransky who is a Senior Product Developer at M&M Food Markets.  I was able to ask Yvonne about how the company decides on new glut...

Ep 146 November 2020 Roundup from 2020-11-04T11:30

It’s the beginning of November and that means I can take time to catch up with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com.  Ellen ...

Ep 145 A Reader's Digest Health Mystery from 2020-10-28T10:30

On this episode we meet Steven who reached his diagnosis of celiac disease in a very roundabout way.  After being diagnosed, his case was featured in a Reader’s Digest article.  Steven tells us ...

Ep 144 Vitamin and Mineral Answers on a Gluten Free Diet from 2020-10-21T10:30

On this episode I endeavour to answer a few questions sent to me by a listener.  I enlisted the help of Registered Dietitian Selena De Vries to get the right answers to these common questions an...

Ep 143 Care Bakery Coming to a Restaurant Near You from 2020-10-14T10:30

This week I speak with Kerry Bennett of Care Bakery.  Kerry has a fascinating story of how she found out she needed to eat gluten free, then became a chef, then specialized in developing recipes...

Ep 142 Holiday Cooking and Baking with Cinde from 2020-10-07T10:30

On this episode I speak with Cinde the Everyday Gluten Free Gourmet about holiday cooking and baking, in particular, for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday in Canada.  We talk about what to look ...

Ep 141 October 2020 Roundup from 2020-09-30T10:30

I’m talking again with Ellen Bayens of www.theceliacscene.com about studies and articles she has brought to us during the month of September.  We tal...

Ep 140 Expand Your Horizons II Virtual Conference from 2020-09-23T10:30

On this episode I’m thrilled to bring you information on Part II of the Canadian Celiac Association Conference – Expand Your Horizons II.  Mark Johnson and I go over the conference schedule to h...

Ep 139 Innovation From Queen Street Bakery from 2020-09-16T10:30

On this episode I speak with Giovanni Angelucci, founder of Queen Street Bakery, a recent addition to the world of gluten free breads.  The breads are available across Canada in many of the majo...

Ep 138 The New Direction of The Canadian Celiac Association from 2020-09-09T19:44:53

This week I have the pleasure of speaking with Janet Bolton, President of The Canadian Celiac Association.  We talk about the new direction of the CCA, what they are focusing on, and how that re...

Ep 137 September 2020 Roundup from 2020-09-02T10:30

On this episode I have my monthly chat with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com.  Ellen publishes a variety of articles on celiac disease, gluten free foods and the gluten free lifestyle.  At the...

Ep 136 The Gluten Free Truth about Lotions, Cosmetics and Medications from 2020-08-26T10:30

I am fortunate on this episode to speak with a member of the Professional Advisory Council of the Canadian Celiac Association.  Dr. Dominica Gidrewicz spoke with me about two recent papers prepa...

Ep 135 CCA Update from 2020-08-19T10:30

This week, I speak again to Melissa Secord, Executive Director of the Canadian Celiac Association about what’s going on at the national office.  Melissa shares plans for the second installment o...

Ep 134 The Public Toilet Problem from 2020-08-12T10:00

Public toilets is a subject I never thought I would be talking about on the blog.  The Covid-19 pandemic changed many things in our lives, and the closing of most toilets which had been availabl...

Ep 133 August 2020 Roundup from 2020-08-05T10:30

This week I catch up with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com.  Ellen prepares a newsletter for many of the articles she has recently posted, and we dis...

Ep 132 Celiac Lost from 2020-07-29T10:00

On this episode of the podcast I speak a Mother and Son who have collaborated on a book about the impact of a celiac diagnosis on a family.  Their book is called “Celiac Lost: A Family Guide to ...

Ep 131 Gluten Free Food Truck Insights from 2020-07-22T10:00

This week I chat with a food truck owner who goes out of his way to offer gluten free to his customers.  His stationary truck has a big sign at the street announcing Gluten Free Fries.  They are...

Ep 130 Understanding Alcohol Labelling from 2020-07-15T10:30

This week’s episode is a comprehensive guide to reading alcohol labels. This may not be something you’ve thought much about, or maybe it’s something that has caused you much confusion.  My guest...

Ep 129 GF Menu Switch Up with Cathy from 2020-07-08T10:30

It’s sometimes hard to admit you’re in a rut, but I am currently in a food rut, or to be more specific in a creative meal rut.  Over these past few months of stay at home, I’ve been cooking the ...

Ep 128 July 2020 Roundup from 2020-07-01T10:00

It’s the end of June and the beginning of July – time for Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com to join me to discuss the current celiac and gluten free di...

Ep 127 Global Incidence of Celiac Disease from 2020-06-24T10:00

James King was a past recipient of the James A. Campbell Memorial Research Award from the Canadian Celiac Association. His research involved a study of the many previous studies that have been d...

Ep 126 Dating While Celiac from 2020-06-17T10:00

Mia Kennedy is now a contributor to theceliacscene.com.  Mia is a university student who was diagnosed with celiac disease in here early teens.  Mia will be writing articles for Listen

Ep 125 It's All About the (Gluten Free) Bread from 2020-06-10T10:00

On this episode I caught up with an old friend who had a gluten free bakery about 20 minutes out of town from my bakery, and we often chatted and supported each other.  My bakery has been closed...

Ep 124 June 2020 Roundup from 2020-06-03T10:00

Once again this month, I have the pleasure of speaking with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com to discuss some of the information and articles she brou...

Ep 123 How to Feel Well with Celiac Disease from 2020-05-27T10:00

This week I interview someone I met on Instragram.  I know that sounds a little suspect, but my guest is a celiac who is also a Holistic Nutritionist.  She specializes in counselling celiacs who...

Ep 122 Celiac Awareness Month 2020 from 2020-05-20T10:00

May is Celiac Awareness Month and this year it has proven to be a unique time, for the Canadian Celiac Association to both celebrate and pivot to provide support, information and leadership to t...

Ep 121 Virtual Gluten Free Baking Classes from 2020-05-13T10:00

Baking Classes – this one is right in my wheelhouse.  This week I chat with Teresa Anderson of Gluten Free KOB from Beaumont, Alberta.  Teresa had previously taught some in person baking classes...

Ep 120 May 2020 Roundup from 2020-05-06T10:00

I always look forward to my monthly conversations with Ellen from thesceliacscene.com.  On this episode we chat about new relaxed FDA regulations fo...

Ep 119 Stretching Your Gluten Free Food Dollar from 2020-04-29T08:30

On this episode I have a conversation with Samantha Maloney about economizing in the grocery store.  As many of us are currently only shopping for food about once a week, which forces us to plan...

Ep 118 Practical Tips for Difficult Emotions from 2020-04-22T10:00

During this time of social distancing, we can often find it difficult to cope with our emotions.  We are feelings things we haven’t felt before.  We may be anxious, we may feel insecure.  My gue...

Ep 117 CCA Conference Goes Virtual in 2020 from 2020-04-15T10:00

This has been a year when plans of all kinds have had to change and adapt to our current social distancing practices.  The Canadian Celiac Association had planned a conference for the beginning ...

Ep 116 When in Doubt, Bake Muffins from 2020-04-08T22:02:48

We’ve been staying home for a few weeks now, and more and more, I’m drawn into the kitchen to bake.  My focus of late has been muffins.  This week, I speak with Cinde the Everyday Gluten Free Go...

Ep 115 April 2020 Roundup from 2020-04-01T10:00

Ellen and I go over highlights of the articles she has brought to our attention over the past month regarding celiac disease and the gluten free diet.  We chat about some of the coping methods w...

Ep 114 Food Insecurity - Gluten Free Style from 2020-03-25T09:30

On this episode I speak with Jessica Danford about food insecurity.  In the light of the current corona virus situation in Canada which has led to many job losses, Jess has an insightful view of...

Ep 113 Celiac and Coronavirus from 2020-03-18T10:00

These are not the best of times, as many of us are staying in our homes and taking whatever measures are suggested to fight the spread of COVID-19.  On this episode, I re-iterate the response of...

Ep 112 Ontario Celiac Camp from 2020-03-11T10:00

This week I chat with two individuals involved in planning an Celiac Kids Camp in Eastern Ontario.  Carmen Rupp-Eke of the Ottawa Chapter of the CCA, proposed the idea and Camp Davern near Maber...

Ep 111 Celiac News March 2020 Roundup from 2020-03-04T11:00

I’m back behind the mic again, after taking some time off for a trip and other family matters.  I’m happy to have the opportunity for my monthly conversation with Ellen Bayens of Listen

Ep 110 Celiac News February 2020 Roundup from 2020-02-05T10:00

Ellen Bayens and I have our monthly chat to catch up on all things new in the celiac/gluten free world.  This week, we try and understand some complicated scientific studies, to the best of our ...

Ep 109 Coeliac Australia from 2020-01-29T10:00

This is the first in a series of discussions with different celiac organizations around the world.  On this episode I speak with Michelle Laforest, the CEO of Coeliac Australia about their organ...

Ep 108 The Magic of Gluten Free Flours with Cinde from 2020-01-22T11:00

This week I have an in depth discussion with Cinde Little, The Everyday Gluten Free Gourmet about Gluten Free Flours.  Cinde wrote a series of blog posts about her experiences with different flo...

Ep 107 A Gluten Free Kitchen with Susan Neal from 2020-01-15T11:00

I’m speaking this week with a very knowledgeable author who helps others who benefit from a gluten free diet, Susan Neal.  We take on the topic of converting a conventional kitchen to a gluten f...

Ep 106 Celiac Disease&Dental Education from 2020-01-08T09:30

This week I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Melissa Ing D.M.D.  Melissa is Canadian, now working as an educator of Dental Medicine in Boston.  Recently, her focus has been on educating de...

Ep 105 Celiac News January 2020 Roundup from 2020-01-01T09:30

This week I chat with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com for a roundup of news and views to begin January 2020.  We talk about the current and upcom...

Ep 104 Things Learned in Two Years of Podcasting from 2019-12-18T11:30

This week is another solo episode where I reflect on the top six things I’ve learned from my two years of producing the podcast.  I briefly look at my motivation for starting the podcast and I t...

Ep 103 Christmas Baking Basics from 2019-12-11T07:30

This week I go solo with a show that takes a deep dive into Christmas baking.  When I operated a gluten free bakery, this was our busiest time of the year.  We had procedures in place to make a ...

Ep 102 Celiac News December Roundup from 2019-12-04T09:30

This week I have my monthly catch-up with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com.  Here’s the list of articles we chatted about.

The first is an article Ellen wrote for the CCA with a straigh...

Ep 101 What's a Food Bowl and is it Gluten Free? from 2019-11-27T09:30

I like pretty pictures of food and have noticed the trend to “food bowls”.  They are usually presented very artistically, and have caught my interest.  On this episode I speak with Cinde, The Ev...

Ep 100 Catching Up with The CCA from 2019-11-13T09:30

This week is my 100th episode of the podcast.  My first episode was a discussion with Melissa Secord, Executive Director of The Canadian Celiac Association.  I thought it was appropriate to devo...

Ep 99 Celiac News November Roundup from 2019-11-06T07:00

As always, Ellen Bayens has some great information to share from her November newsletter.  I particularly enjoy being able to discuss some of the articles, studies and issues with her.  You can ...

Ep 98 Autism and the Gluten Free Diet from 2019-10-30T08:30

I like a good story, and this week we have one – A Mom, looking for a way to enhance her autistic son’s development tried him on a gluten free diet.  Not only did she notice a positive differenc...

Ep 97 Cruising with Celiac Disease from 2019-10-23T08:30

I have recently returned from a very enjoyable cruise with extended family members.  Cruising with celiac disease is often approached cautiously, but with the right preparation, can be safe, rel...

Ep 96 Food Choice Harassment from 2019-10-09T06:30

This week I chat with a past guest, Lisa, about her experiences with workplace harassment because she must eat gluten free.  This may or may not be something you know about first hand, but just ...

Ep 95 Celiac News October Roundup from 2019-10-02T08:00

In our monthly roundups of things topical in the celiac and gluten free world, Ellen Bayens and I chat about a variety of artic...

Ep 94 Being Celiac and Muslim in Canada from 2019-09-25T08:00

This week I have an enlightening conversation with Mona who is celiac and a Muslim Canadian.  Mona tells us some of the particular issues with a diagnosis and the gluten free diet for someone fr...

Ep 93 Fody Foods - The FODMAP Solution? from 2019-09-18T08:00

This week was the continuation of a discussion on the FODMAP diet.  I speak with Steven J. Singer who started a food company called Fody Foods to provide foods that fit into the FODMAP diet.  Ke...

Ep 92 What is the FODMAP Diet, and Why Should I Care? from 2019-09-11T06:00

I speak this week with Kate Scarlata RDN, MPH, FODMAP & IBS expert about the FODMAP diet.  We explore what the diet is, and how it relates to both celiac disease, gluten intolerance and IBS.  Th...

Ep 91 Celiac News September Roundup from 2019-09-04T08:30

Blog Post for Ep#91 Celiac News Roundup for September with Ellen

It’s now the beginning of September, and I’m thrilled to be chatting again with Ellen Baynes of The Celiac Scene.  Ellen s...

Ep 90 Celiac Kids Camps 2019 from 2019-08-30T00:00

This week have the immense pleasure of speakers to campers who attended two celiac kids’ camps, one in Kelowna BC and the other the Rod McDaniel Celiac Kids Camp outside of Calgary.  The kids we...

Ep 89 Mental Illness and Celiac Disease from 2019-08-21T06:00

This week I have a very personal conversation with Erin, a gluten free blogger about her struggles with mental illness.  We often talk about the roller coaster of emotions after a diagnosis and ...

Ep 88 Plant Based Burger Breakdown from 2019-08-14T06:30

This week I set out to get some answers about plant based burgers.  They seem to be everywhere, but I didn’t know anything about them.  I called on Registered Dietitian Selena DeVries for help. ...

Ep 87 Celiac News Roundup for August with Ellen from 2019-08-07T06:30

It’s now the beginning of August, and I’m thrilled to be introducing a new recurring episode to the podcast.  The first episode of every month with be an informative discussion with Ellen Bayens...

Ep 86 Summertime Gluten Free from 2019-07-31T06:30

This week is all about summer eating.  I chat with Cinde Little of The Everyday Gluten Free Gourmet about what makes summer eating different from other times of the year.  Cinde has lots of grea...

Ep 85 The State of Celiac Research with Dr. Leffler from 2019-07-24T08:00

The State of Celiac Event held by the Canadian Celiac Association in May was a valuable opportunity for researchers, food producers, physicians and dieticians to present their work to each other...

Ep 84 Gluten Free Stampede Breakfast from 2019-07-17T08:00

On this episode of the podcast I speak with the Event Planning & Coordinator for the Calgary Chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association, Cheryl Richmond.  The Calgary Chapter has been holding a ...

Ep 83 Nexvax2 - What's Next? from 2019-07-10T06:00

On Episode 76 of the podcast, I spoke with Kristen Kneff from ImmunsanT about the presentation she gave at The State of Celiac event held in May by the Canadian Celiac Association.  Kristen’s pr...

Ep 82 GF Community Cookbook with GFWifey from 2019-07-03T16:30

On this episode I have a fun discussion with Jessica Danford, known online as GFreeWifey.  I have spoken to Jess before about her efforts to assist foodbanks to supply gluten free food.  You can...

Ep 81 Meeting People at Gluten Free Garage 2019 from 2019-06-27T05:30

This episode is a compilation of short interviews from my time at the Gluten Free Garage in Toronto in May.  I attended last year, and this year The Canadian Celiac Association was supporting th...

Ep 80 Being Polish Canadian and Gluten Free from 2019-06-19T08:00

This week I speak with Samantha who is of Polish Heritage.  She is Canadian of Polish decent and has spent some time living in Poland.  We chat about traditional Polish foods and how they fit or...

Ep 79 News From Only Oats from 2019-06-12T06:00

On this episode I chat with Mike Marshall, Chief Operating Officer at Only Oats.  Most of us are familiar with the bright blue 1kg bags of oats - rolled, quick, steel cut and flour.  Only Oats w...

Ep 78 Live the Smart Way Expo from 2019-06-05T05:30

It’s always exciting for me to be invited to an event like the Live the Smart Way Expo in Ottawa in May.  I had interviewed Kathy Smart, the event’s organizer in Episode 55 of the podcast.  Kath...

Ep 77 Treena Duncan and Mark Johnson from 2019-06-01T19:00

May is Celiac Awareness Month and I am pleased to be collaborating with the Canadian Celiac Association to produce podcasts to support their theme of “Beyond the Gut”.  

The CCA hosted a ...

Ep 76 A Potential New Treatment from ImmunsanT from 2019-05-31T20:00

May is Celiac Awareness Month and I am pleased to be collaborating with the Canadian Celiac Association to produce podcasts to support their theme of “Beyond the Gut”.  

The CCA hosted a ...

Ep 75 Michael Abbott on New Beer Labelling Regulations from 2019-05-30T20:30

May is Celiac Awareness Month and I am pleased to be collaborating with the Canadian Celiac Association to produce podcasts to support their theme of “Beyond the Gut”.  

The CCA hosted a ...

Ep 74 Jerry Bigam on the Changing GF Marketplace from 2019-05-29T20:00

May is Celiac Awareness Month and I am pleased to be collaborating with the Canadian Celiac Association to produce podcasts to support their theme of “Beyond the Gut”.  

The CCA hosted a ...

Ep 73 Dr. Silvester of Boston Children's Hospital from 2019-05-28T21:00

The CCA hosted a conference on The State of Celiac bringing together researchers, doctors, dietitians, food producers, influencers and others who had a stake in the future of celiac disease and ...

Ep 72 Enjoy Life Foods from 2019-05-27T20:00

May is Celiac Awareness Month and I am pleased to be collaborating with the Canadian Celiac Association to produce podcasts to support their theme of “Beyond the Gut”.  

The CCA hosted a ...

Ep 71 Type I Diabetes and Celiac Disease from 2019-05-22T06:30

May is Celiac Awareness Month and I am pleased to be collaborating with the Canadian Celiac Association to produce podcasts to support their theme of “Beyond the Gut”.  This episode is a discuss...

Ep 70 Beyond the Gut Symptoms with Dr. Rashid from 2019-05-15T06:00

May is Celiac Awareness Month and I am pleased to be collaborating with the Canadian Celiac Association to produce podcasts to support their theme of “Beyond the Gut”.  This episode is a discuss...

Ep 69 CCA Update&Promise Gluten Free from 2019-05-08T06:30

May is Celiac Awareness Month and I am pleased to be collaborating with the Canadian Celiac Association to produce podcasts to support their theme of “Beyond the Gut”.  On this episode I speak w...

Ep 68 Dental Issues and Celiac Disease from 2019-05-01T05:30

May is Celiac Awareness Month and I am pleased to be collaborating with the Canadian Celiac Association to produce podcasts to support their theme of “Beyond the Gut”, a look at the less common ...

Ep 67 New Study on a Screening Test for Celiac Disease in Children from 2019-04-24T05:30

I was intrigued to speak with Dr. Herbert Brill of William Osler Health System regarding the study he did with other health care professionals on the efficacy of the DGP blood test with...

Ep 66 BC Kid's Camp from 2019-04-17T07:30

This week I speak with Selena Devries, a Registered Dietitian who is taking on the task of starting a Celiac Kid’s Camp in Kelowna BC.  Selena has the sponsorship of the Kelowna Chapter of the C...

Ep 65 Gluten Free Garage 2019 Edition from 2019-04-10T06:00

The Gluten Free Garage is Toronto’s premiere Gluten Free Vendor Food Show.  This year the Gluten Free Garage is happening the day after the CCA is holding an important conference, meetings and f...

Ep 64 Eating Gluten Free in Airports from 2019-04-03T06:30

Have you ever been excited or anxious to fly, but then realized you still had to worry about what you’d be able to eat while waiting to board, or worse still what would happen if the flight was ...

Ep 63 Ellen's Healthy Favourites from 2019-03-27T05:30

This episode is a follow-up interview with Ellen Bayens of The Celiac Scene on our favourite foods.  Episode 45 looked at many of our favourite foods, but in retrospect, most of the foods mentio...

Ep 62 Italian and Gluten Free from 2019-03-20T05:30

On this episode I interview a blogger from Toronto, Ashley Gismondi, who is a proud Italian-Canadian.  Ashley shares how her gluten free diet fits with the foods she was brought up on.  She chat...

Ep 61 Taxes&Celiac Disease in Canada from 2019-03-13T05:30

This episode looks at how, in Canada, a celiac can make a claim on their taxes for the extra expense of gluten free food.  The subject sounds simple enough, but as we find out, the Canada Revenu...

Ep 60 Filling a Gluten Free Need from 2019-03-06T06:30

This episode is a look at a different kind of gluten free entrepreneur, one that has set herself up to fill the needs of her local community.  Sue Torrance operates Tasty Indulgences from a comm...

Ep 59 East Indian and Gluten Free from 2019-02-27T06:30

This episode is the first in a series of talks with individuals from different cultures eating gluten free.  My first interview is with Diyaa who has grown up in an East Indian family eating foo...

Ep 58 Senior's Residence Guide from 2019-02-20T06:30

This week I speak with Edith Lalanne to find out more about the publication of the Practical Guide to Gluten-Related Disorders and the Gluten-Free Diet for Public and Private Senior’s Residences...

Ep 57 New Food Guide with Selena De Vries from 2019-02-13T06:30

This episode is a look at the new Canada’s Food Guide with Registered Dietitian Selena De Vries.  The new food guide is a dramatic change from the recommendations we have known for years.  We ha...

Ep 56 Melissa Secord of the CCA from 2019-02-06T06:30

The podcast is celebrating one year of episodes!! Melissa Secord, Executive Director of the Canadian Celiac Association was the first guest on the first episode and since the CCA has so much on ...

Ep 55 Why Kathy Smart is so Positive about the Gluten Free Diet from 2019-01-30T06:30

My chat this week is with internationally known lifestyle expert, Kathy Smart.  Kathy has appeared on dozens of TV shows talking about the gluten free lifestyle and how to make it healthy.  She ...

Ep 54 All-Inclusive Resort Travel with Tarryn and Lisa from 2019-01-23T06:30

The topic for this week’s episode is staying at an all-inclusive resort.  This poses many problems, but also opportunity for someone on a special diet, if you research and plan ahead.  I spoke w...

Ep 53 Gluten Free Basics from 2019-01-16T06:30

My interview this week is with Amy Horrock a Registered Dietitian who specializes in Celiac Disease.  You can find Amy’s website at https://clearfocusn...

Ep 52 The High Cost of Gluten Free Food from 2019-01-09T06:30

This week I spoke about an article I wrote for the Winter 2018 Issue of Gluten-free Canada.  This magazine can be read online at –

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Ep 51 Becoming a Gluten Free Entrepreneur from 2019-01-02T06:30

My chat this week was with Melissa, owner-operator of Happyditty Bakery.  The bakery recently relocated from Victoria, BC to Kingston, Ontario.  Melissa and I speak of our shared experiences in ...

Ep 50 Holiday Survival Guide with Ellen from 2018-12-19T06:30

This week I spoke with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com to discuss the Holiday Survival Guide issued by the Canadian Celiac Association. We chat a...

Ep 49 Six Positive Aspects of a Celiac Diagnosis from 2018-12-12T06:30

This week I spoke about an article I wrote for the Winter 2018 Issue of Gluten-free Canada.  This magazine can be read online at –

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Ep 48 GFreeWifey Talks about Food Banks from 2018-12-05T06:30

This week I spoke with Jessica Danford whose online presence as GFREEWIFEY is well known, at least amongst those from the Toronto area.  Over this past year, she has begun a program to donate gl...

Ep 47 Kitchen Tips Gluten Free from 2018-11-28T06:30

I often get asked about how to manage a gluten free home kitchen.  Having had a commercial gluten free bakery, I have some tips that I was able to apply to my home kitchen.  During the episode I...

Ep 46 Food Blogger Cinde Little from 2018-11-21T06:30

During the summer I had a very interesting chat with Cinde Little of Everyday Gluten Free Gourmet.  Cinde is first a foodie, and she brings that love of food and curiosity of new flavours and co...

Ep 45 Ellen's Gluten Free Favourites from 2018-11-14T06:30

This episode is a conversation with Ellen Bayens of The Celiac Scene about our favourite Gluten Free things.  Here’s our list –

Ellen – Duinkerken Multi-Grain Bread Mix, ...

Ep 44 5 Things Everyone Should Know About the Gluten Free Diet from 2018-11-07T06:30

This week was a bit different – I spoke about a video I felt compelled to make about the 5 Things Everyone Should Know About the Gluten Free Diet.  Here’s the link –

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Ep 43 Baking Gluten Free Cookies from 2018-10-31T05:30

This week I spoke to Cinde Little who writes a food blog and recipes as the Everyday Gluten Free Gourmet.  Cinde wrote a blog post devoted to baking gluten free cookies...

Ep 42 Pregnancy Gluten Free from 2018-10-24T05:30

My conversation this week is with American Certified Nutritionist Aimee Aristotelous who has recently published a book looking at pregnancy from the perspective of a healthy gluten free diet.  T...

Ep 41 Nutrient Deficiencies from 2018-10-17T05:30

I have a returning guest for this episode. I’m speaking again with Registered Dietitian Amy Horrock, who specializes in Celiac Disease in her online practice. I spoke with Amy on Ep 20 about Per...

Ep 40 - Girl Talk - Dating Gluten Free from 2018-10-10T05:30

My guest this week is Lisa, who is a co-host on my Gluten Free Weigh In podcast.  Lisa is celiac and following a gluten free ketogenic diet.  The episode focuses on an article posted online by T...

Ep 39 Celiac Research from 2018-10-03T05:30

The Canadian Celiac Association funds research into celiac disease through the Dr. J.A. Campbell Research Fund.  This week I speak to Melissa Secord about the process of awarding grants as well ...

Ep 38 Schar Gluten Free from 2018-09-26T05:30

Schar Gluten Free foods are now widely available in Canada. This week I speak with both the North American and Canadian reps for Schar to find out how they are working to get the products into m...

Ep 37 Communion Gluten Free from 2018-09-19T05:30

This week I spoke with Ross Raby of Churchwares Direct.  Ross is also affiliated with GlutenFreeHost.com Ltd.  He explains some of the confusion regarding the use of wheat in gluten free hosts f...

Ep 36 Business Travel Gluten Free from 2018-09-12T05:30

My guest this week is a frequent gluten free business traveller.  Christina Varro is an avid traveller, but points out some of the different requirements for those on a business trip needing to ...

Ep 35 Growing Up Gluten Free from 2018-09-05T05:30

My daughter, Deanna was diagnosed with Celiac disease just before her fifth birthday.  She is now in her mid-twenties and seemingly well adjusted to the gluten free lifestyle.  My interview is a...

Ep 34 GF Apps as Tools from 2018-08-29T05:30

This episode is a more like a tech review.  I look at three different apps that can be used to make our gluten free lives easier.  I review “Find Me Gluten Free” that allows you to find restaura...

Ep 33 Weeknight Allergy Buster from 2018-08-22T05:30

On this episode I interviewed Corinna Meckelborg, author of an innovative cookbook that tackles the dilemma of family meals to accommodate multiple allergies.  Her e-book (downloadable) handles ...

Ep 32 CCA Update from 2018-08-15T05:30

I had the pleasure of interviewing Treena Duncan, the incoming President of the Canadian Celiac Association.  Treena has some great ideas on how the CCA can look forward with new initiatives to ...

Ep 31 Purest Gluten Free from 2018-08-08T05:00

I spoke with Val from Purest Gluten Free located in Perth, Ontario which is mid-way between Ottawa and Kingston.  Purest supplies single ingredients flours and baking products along with mixes. ...

Ep 30 Gluten Free Certification Program from 2018-08-01T05:30

This week's conversation is with Paul Valder of The Gluten Free Certification Program.  This is the organization that certifies food production facilities to be able to use the round gluten free...

Ep 29 Gluten Free Consumer Survey with Kim Koeller from 2018-07-25T06:30

Who knew that more than a dozen years after sitting with Kim Koeller at the banquet of a Canadian Celiac Conference, we’d be talking on my podcast about her results of a survey of gluten free co...

Ep 28 What I Learned from CCA Conference Vendors from 2018-07-18T06:30

I love Vendor shows, and the one at the CCA National Conference in Ottawa in June did not disappoint.  If you would like more information on the companies I interviewed, or their products, click...

Ep 27 Gluten Free on TV from 2018-07-11T05:30

Let’s start the blog with the Show Notes for this episode:

On this Episode of the podcast, I speak about my experiences with my gluten free bakery and how that led to my own gluten free b...

Ep 26 Only Oats Goes Organic from 2018-07-04T05:00

On this Episode of the podcast, I spoke with Manny Sabares of Only Oats, a Canadian company that produces gluten free oats safe for celiacs. They use a strict purity protocol that tracks the far...

Ep 25 Gluten-Free Expo and Magazine from 2018-06-27T05:00

Margaret Dron is the Founder of GF Events Ltd. which mounts annual gluten free expos. Currently, plans are for one in Vancouver and one in Calgary on the following dates:

Calgary - Octobe...

Ep 24 Tips from Attendees at the CCA Conference from 2018-06-20T05:00

While I attended the National Conference of the Canadian Celiac Association on June 9th, 2018 in Ottawa, I asked the conference and vendor show attendees to answer some questions for me.  The pu...

EP 23 Dr. Duerksen from 2018-06-13T05:00

The National Conference of the Canadian Celiac Association was held on June 9th, 2018 in Ottawa, Ontario.  Dr. Duerksen is the Chair of the CCA’s Professional Advisory Council.  Dr. Duerksen has...

Ep 22 Interview Reflections on the Gluten Free Garage Pt 2 from 2018-06-06T05:00

Let’s start the blog with the Show Notes for this episode:

This episode featured the voices and opinions of different people who attended the Gluten Free Garage Food Show in Toronto on Ma...

Ep 21 Interview Reflections on the Gluten Free Garage Pt 1 from 2018-05-30T08:30

This episode featured the voices and opinions of different people who attended the Gluten Free Garage Food Show in Toronto on May 27, 2018.  I have attached a list of the sponsors, as well as a ...

Ep 20 Amy Horrock RD - Persistent Gut Issues from 2018-05-23T05:00

This episode is an in-depth discussion with Registered Dietitian Amy Horrock about persistent gut issues after starting a gluten free diet.  The GF diet, although like a magic pill for celiac di...

Ep 19 - Ronnilyn Pustil and The Gluten Free Garage from 2018-05-16T05:00

The Gluten Free Garage is a pop-up vendor show featuring a wide variety of gluten free foods and beverages.  The event is being held at Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie Street (near St. Cla...

Ep 18 Melissa Secord of the CCA on Celiac Awareness Month from 2018-05-09T05:00

May is Celiac Awareness Month and the Canadian Celiac Association has many events planned to celebrate and inform.  Melissa Secord is the Executive Director of the CCA, and she explains what is ...

Ep 17 Cindy Casper - Rod McDaniel's Celiac Kid's Camp from 2018-05-02T05:00

A camp where kids can be kids and still eat gluten free is very special in so many ways.  The Calgary Chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association has been running the Rod McDaniel’s Celiac Kid’s ...

Ep 16 Ellen Bayens - Dining Out Gluten Free from 2018-04-25T05:00

Preparing to talk about dining out, one name came to my mind.  Ellen Bayens is best known for her blog The Celiac Scene on which she informs about gluten free food and restaurants in the Victori...

Ep 15 Cathy Brak from 2018-04-18T05:00

Cathy Brak is a gluten free food blogger with a casual attitude towards meal planning and preparation. I often run out of ideas to make my meals exciting. Cathy has some great suggestions, and t...

Ep 14 Selena De Vries from 2018-04-11T05:00

Eating gluten free and being overweight.  It’s very common, but we seldom speak about it.  We try so hard to make sure we are eating completely gluten free, that having to concern ourselves abou...

Episode 13 Margie Wirth from 2018-04-04T05:02:57

On this episode I speak with Margie Wirth who, with her sister wrote, illustrated and series of cookbook/colouring books to help kids eat more vegetables.  You can follow Margie on her Facebook ...

Episode 12 Cathline James of Wise Bites from 2018-03-28T05:00

Join my conversation with Cathline James owner/operator of Wise Bites, a producer of gluten free foods that are also free from most other allergens.  You can find Wise Bites online at Listen

Episode 11 Mark Johnson and the CCA Conference from 2018-03-21T05:00

The CCA National Conference is in Ottawa on June 9th this year.  Join my conversation with Mark Johnson to get the latest information on what’s going on at the conference and how to register. I ...

Episode 10 Restaurant Show from 2018-03-14T05:00

I was invited to attend the Restaurant Show in Toronto in February, where I met with many gluten free producers pitching their foods to restaurants and food service companies.  For reference som...

Episode 9 Shelley Case from 2018-03-07T06:00

Shelley Case is a well-known Dietitian and international expert on all aspects of the gluten-free diet. Shelley and I discuss labelling laws in Canada and the US to help you determine the safety...

Episode 8 Donna Washburn&Heather Butt from 2018-02-28T06:00

I have known these two cookbook authors for many years.  We have a special connection since their very first gluten-free cookbook. Join my conversation with two old friends about their recent an...

Episode 7 Sherry Scheideman from 2018-02-21T06:00

Celiac Disease has many sides, and on this Episode, I speak with Sherry Scheideman, a Registered Clinical Counsellor about how to deal with many of the mental and social aspects that go along wi...

Episode 6 Jerry Bigam of Kinnikinnick Foods from 2018-02-14T06:00

Join me for a great discussion with Jerry Bigam, owner of Kinnikinnick Foods in Edmonton, Alberta.  We are all familiar with their every-increasing line of quality baked goods available througho...

Episode 5 Melanie Laroque of Whisked Bakery in Toronto from 2018-02-12T06:00

On this episode, I talk to Melanie Laroque, one of the owners of Whisked Bakery in Toronto. Melanie talks about the recent award they have won, and takes us behind the bakery case as we discuss ...

Episode 4 Jackie Peppler of The Gluten-Free Food Program from 2018-02-07T06:00

On this episode, I talk to Jacquie Peppler from the Gluten-Free Food Program, a new program endorsed by the Canadian Celiac Association to certify walk-in food establishments such as restaurants...

Episode 3 Christina Varro from 2018-02-05T06:00

On this episode, I talk to Christina Varro who is celiac and an avid traveller.  She has travelled and navigated eating gluten free in more than 25 countries worldwide.  She is a photographer an...

Episode 2 Ellen Bayens of The Celiac Scene from 2018-02-02T06:00

Join my discussion with Ellen Bayens of The Celiac Scene.  Ellen has worked tirelessly to provide quality information on places to eat and buy great gluten free food on Vancouver Island.  In add...

Episode 1 Melissa Secord of the Canadian Celiac Association from 2018-01-28T23:35:37

On my first episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Melissa Secord, the Executive Director of the Canadian Celiac Association.  We talk about the new logo, what’s on the ho...