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Welcome to the Celiac and the Beast 2014 Gluten-Free Holiday Guide! The holidays are my favorite time of year - the food, the family, the cupcakes, the gifts from "Santa" even though I'm a grown adult. However, the holidays are also a very difficult time for those with celiac, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, or those avoiding gluten. The holidays for "normal" people are full of baking flour, gluten in the gravy, stuffing and dressing full of gluten, and even gluten in your gifts (thanks for the body care set I'll never be able to use). But we can have an amazing holiday season - full of gluten-free love, joy, cheer, and safe food. Take a look inside this holiday gift guide and find great gluten-free ideas for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and your own holiday wish list!

Please note that as a professional content creator, I do get paid to feature certain brands in this gift guide - as noted in the guide as a paid sponsor. I am also an affiliate for several of these products. However, I featured items in this guide because I genuinely care for them and think that they are great products. However, I also need money to purchase fancy holiday gifts for my cat children.

Thank you all for your love and support. Happiest of holidays to you and yours!

Erica

gluten-freeBOOKS

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Gluten Free on a BudgetBy Chandice Probst & Tana Besendorfer

Available on Amazon.com in print and Kindle$21..99

Celiac and the BeastAvailable on CeliacandtheBeast.com

$15.00 plus shipping

Jennifer's WayBy Jennifer Esposito

Available on Amazon.com in print and Kindle$25.99

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Gluten Free ForkBy Cindy Gordon

Available on Amazon.com in print and Kindle$10.00

SteepedBy Annelies Zijderveld

Available for Pre-Order at Amazon.com$19.99

Blogger Conferences eBookBy Erica Dermer

Available on CeliacandtheBeast.com

The Blender GIrl By Tess MastersAvailable on Amazon.com in print and

Kindle $19.99

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Allergy Free & Easy CookingBy Cybele Pascal

Available on Amazon.com in print and Kindle$22.00

BrassicasBy Laura B. Russell

Available on Amazon.com in print and Kindle$23.00

Gluten Freedom By Dr. Alessio FasanoAvailable on Amazon.com

$24.95

Gluten Free Family Approved RecipesBy Pam Jordan

Available on Amazon.com $12.99

gluten-freeMAGAZINES

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Living WIthout's Gluten Free & More MagazineGluten Free Holidays Special Issue

www.glutenfreeandmore.com$6.95 plus shipping while supplies last

Living Without's Gluten Free & More1 Year Print Subscription

$23.00**AFFILIATE**

GFF Magazinewww.gffmag.com

$50.00 Annual Subscription

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Way Better SnacksPunkin' Cranberry Tortilla Chips

www.GoWayBetter.comA Loving Spoon

Handmade Honey Bourbon Peanut Butter*Made on shared equipment, but cleaned

thoroughly*www.alovingspoon.com

Rudi's Gluten FreeRosemary Olive Oil Ciabatta Rolls

www.rudisbakery.com

Udi's Gluten FreeSeeded Whole Grain Dinner Rolls

www.udisglutenfree.com

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Hilary's Eat Well 2014 Whole Foods Exclusive Gluten-Free Stuffing

www.hilaryseatwell.com

I can't get enough of Hilary's Eat Well products! But,it looks like I can finally bring them to myThanksgiving dinner too! This Limited EditionHoliday Stuffing from Hilary's Eat Well - availableonly at select Whole Foods stores - is full oftraditional stuffing flavor, yet free-from gluten,dairy, soy, yeast, eggs, corn, and nuts.

This ready-to-bake stuffing is made withorganic millet, leafy greens, and hempseeds with celery, apple, parsley, sage,rosemary and thyme. This delicious stuffing iseasy (no clean up!) and can keep yousafe from those gluten-filled stuffings anddressings during the holidays! I can't wait tostock up!

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Udi's Snickerdoodle Cookieswww.udisglutenfree.com**PRODUCT SPONSOR**

Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F 2. Place the Udi’s Snickerdoodle Cookies in a food processor and pulse to form fine crumbs. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the melted non-dairy butter alternative, combining well. 3. Press the dough evenly into a 9-inch pie plate with fingers to form a crust, pushing up the sides and pressing firmly. 4. Bake for 7 to 8 minutes, until crust begins to brown. Set aside to cool.5. Reduce the oven to 325°F. 6. Make the filling by combining all the remaining ingredients in a large bowl and beating or whisking until smooth and well combined.7. Pour into the baked crust and bake for one hour or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.8. Allow to cool completely before serving (about 2 to 3 hours).Serve cold or reheat in oven at 350°F for 15 minutes. Makes one 9 inch pie

For the filling: 2 cups pureed pumpkin 1 cup canned, unsweetenedcoconut milk ½ cup light brown sugar, firmlypacked1 Tbsp. maple syrup 1 Tbsp. corn or tapioca starch 2 tsp. vanilla1 tsp. ground cinnamon ½ tsp. ground ginger ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg 1/8 tsp. ground cloves

For the cookie crust: 16 Udi’s Gluten-Free Snickerdoodle Cookies (about 1 ½ packs)3 Tbsp. vegan margarine or non-dairy alternative, melted

Chocolate Chip

COOKIES

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Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375° F.2. Mix flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Set aside. 3. Beat butter, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually add flour mixture and beat until well-blended. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. 4. Roll dough into balls, about two tablespoons each. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. 5. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes. Move to wire rack to cool completely. Makes 36 cookies.

Bob's Red Millwww.bobsredmill.com

Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten Free BakingFlour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter,softened3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract2 large eggs2 cups chocolate chips1 cup chopped walnuts(optional)

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Ground Breaker Brewingwww.GroundBreakerBrewing.com

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Owl's BrewCocktail Mix

www.theowlsbrew.com

Owl's Brew Tea Toddy Ingredients: 2 Parts Owl’s Brew The Classic (englishbreakfast with lemon & lime)1 Part Whiskey or Spiced RumApple SlicesCinnamon stick (optional)

Directions: 1. In a saucepan, combine ingredients2. Heat until desired. Do not boil.3. Pour into mug4. Garnish with cinnamon stick (optional)

Beer made with lentils and sorghuminstead of wheat? It's true! Portland islucky to house Ground Breaker Brewingand gastropub (formerly HarvesterBrewing) and their great collection ofcraft brews.

If you are outside of the Portland area,you can order viawww.groundbreakerbrewing.com

PecanSnowballCOOKIES

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Directions: 1. Using a large food processor, pulse the confectioner’s sugar, pecans, and coconut until the pecans are finely chopped and tossed well with the sugar.2. Using an electric mixer or the food processor, beat together the butter and pecan mixture until fully integrated. Beat in the vanilla and the orange zest. Slowly add the flour and salt, beating or pulsing until blended and a soft dough is formed.3. Cover the dough tightly and refrigerate until cold and firm, not sticky – at least 2 hours.4. Preheat oven to 325° F. Scoop cold dough into large teaspoon-sized balls and roll between your palms to form a round ball. Place each formed ball onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet 1-2 inches apart.5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges begin to brown slightly. Remove to cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.6. Sift approximately 1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar into a small flat-bottomed bowl, then gently toss each cookie in the bowl to lightly coat with sugar and serve. Yields two dozen cookies, depending on size.

gF Juleshttp://gfjules.com/pecan-snowball-

cookies/

Ingredients: 1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar(plus more for dusting finishedcookies)1/2 cup pecans1/4 cup sweetened, flaked coconut (optional)1/2 cup butter or non-dairyalternative, room temperature1 tsp. GF vanilla extract1 tsp. orange zest or peel (optional)1 cup gfJules™ All Purpose Flour1/4 tsp. salt

CardamomCashewBacon BRITTLE

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Ingredients: 2 cups granulated sugar2 tbsp water1 cup crispy thick-cut bacon, cooked andchopped1 5 oz. package Sante CardamomCashews

Directions: In a medium-sized, heavy saucepan, placesugar and water and mix. Set on highheat and allow to boil and bubble, using awet pastry brush to wet down the sides ifneeded. Once the sugar turns a darkamber color, remove from heat and mix inhalf the bacon and cashews. Spray non-stick spray on a heavy baking sheet -carefully pour hot sugar mixture in thepan. Gently place the other half of thebacon and cashews on top, and allow tocool for at least an hour.

Sante Nutswww.santenuts.com

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Pumpkin Bread

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Directions:1. Preheat oven to 350 F̊. Grease yourpans with coconut oil. Combine wetingredients (pumpkin, eggs, coconutsugar) in a large mixing bowl untilsoft (use fork or potato masher).2. Mix the rest of the dry ingredientstogether in a separate bowl.3. Combine wet ingredients into dry.You can add any extras (nuts,chocolate chips, coconut flakes) at thispoint if desired.4. Pour dough into pan(s) and bakeuntil a toothpick comes out clean -roughly 40-50 minutes depending onloaf size. Keep checking and removewhen the top is golden brown. Let setfor 8 minutes and then remove frompan, slice and serve.

Nutra Summa www.NutraSumma.com**PRODUCT SPONSOR**

Ingredients:1 can Pumpkin puree4 tablespoons softened coconut oil2 medium eggs 1/2 cup coconut sugar3/4 cup Pea Protein (Vanilla) 1 cup almond meal/flour1 teaspoon sea salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon nutmeg1/2 teaspoon cardamom

Quinoa & Grape Stuffed

AVOCADO SALAD

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Directions1. In a small bowl, whisk together oil,lemon juice, sea salt and pepper; setaside.2. Scoop out the avocado flesh fromeach half and chop one of the halves;leaving the other shell in one piece. In alarge bowl; combine chopped avocado,tomatoes, red onion, spinach, and basil;mix well to combine.3. Place the avocado shell on a plate;scoop tomato mixture into cavity ofthe avocado and serve topped withgranola.

Bakery on Mainwww.BakeryonMain.com

Ingredients:1 tsp. olive oilJuice of 1 small lemon1/4 tsp. sea saltpinch of pepper1 large ripe avocado,peeled, halved and cored4 cherry tomatoes,halved1/4 cup diced red onion1 cup finely choppedbaby spinach1 tablespoon freshlychopped basil1/3 cup Bakery on MainNutty Cranberry MapleGranola

Bakery on Mainwww.BakeryonMain.com

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Pumpkin Spice

PANCAKES

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Califia Farms Pumpkin Spice LatteCold Brew Coffee with Almond Milk

www.califiafarms.com

EnjoyLife Foodswww.EnjoyLIfeFoods.com**PRODUCT SPONSOR**

Consider substituting your milk with Califia Farms Pumpkin Spice Latte Cold Brew Coffee with Almond Milk for a kick! Want even more? Add Enjoy Life Foods Dark Chocolate Morsels to the party!

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gluten-freeBEAUTY

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Au Naturale Creame Concealers

www.aunaturaleglow.com

Red Apple Lipstick2014 Holiday Collection

www.RedAppleLipstick.com**AFFILIATE**

Red Apple Lipstick Mascara $42.00

gluten-freeLIFESTYLE

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Celiac and the Beast Gluten-Free Lifestyle Hooded Sweatshirts

Available on CeliacandtheBeast.com$50.00 plus shipping to US

Kitchen Utensils Printwww.etsy.com/shop/TastyYummies

$15.00

gF Jules Women's T-shirts gFJules.com/shop/

$19.00 plus shipping to US

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Cupcakes Are My Therapy Available on

https://squareup.com/market/mary-fran-wiley$25.00 plus shipping

Celiac and the Beast shirtswww.celiacandthebeast.com

$15 and up plus shipping

Gluten-Free Kitchen Towel

www.etsy.com/shop/TastyYummies

$15 and up plus shipping

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Team Gluten Free merchandisefrom Celiac Disease Foundation

www.celiac.org $20.00 and up

Coffee Printwww.etsy.com/shop/TastyYummies

$15.00 and up plus shipping

Sarah Bakes Gluten FreeKitchen Towels

www.etsy.com/shop/sarahbakesgfree$10.00 plus shipping

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Epicurean anti-bacterial cutting boardsAvailable on SurLaTable.com

$24.95 and upPhoto from Epicureancs.com

I met the Ninja team at IFBC this year.While I've been rockin' a cheap blender fromTarget for a few years now, my recipes arecalling for a more professional blender thatdoesn't smell like I'm burning tires on a highspeed. While I was excited to receive acomplimentary blender - the Auto-IQsystem is SO much more - including a foodprocessor and the Nutri Ninja. This thinghas some real power!

**SPONSORED ENDORSEMENT**

NutriNinja with Auto-IQAvailable on http://www.ninjakitchen.com/nutri-

ninja-auto-iq/$149.99 and up

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VegettiVegetable Spiralizer

Available at BedBathandBeyond.com$14.99

Sur La Table Baking SteelAvailable at www.surlatable.com/

$79.95

KitchenAidProfessional Series Immersion Hand Blender

Available on KitchenAid.com$349.99

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Crisp Kitchen ToolsAvocado Slicer & Cherry Pitter

CrispCooking.com$9.99 and up

**PRODUCT SPONSOR**

Epicurean Pizza Cutterwww.epicureancs.com$19.99 plus shipping

Misto Oil Sprayerwww.bedbathandbeyond.com

$9.99 plus shipping

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As a celiac, or someone with glutensensitivity, there are so many greatorganizations that are focused onadvocacy, awareness, and education.During the holidays, please considersetting aside some of your holidaybudget for non-profit organizationslike these featured.

Celiac Disease Foundationceliac.org

Gluten Intolerance GroupGluten.net

National Foundation for Celiac Awarenessceliaccentral.org