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        Hi, I'm Kaila. I'm a wanderlust celiac trying to find her way through the kitchen and around the world while frequently visiting Disney in between. Check out all my reviews and recipes on my blog at www.gflife247.com.  

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Enter to win a pair of tickets to the @gfafexpo in Worcester this July in today's new post! #glutenfree #foodallergies #boston #worcester

GFAF Expo 2014

It’s that time of year again, the Gluten Free and Allergen Friendly Expo is coming to Massachusetts!

As an official blogger, I receive a free entry and have the opportunity to tell you about all the brands and going ons in case you can’t make it. BUT, even better, I have two pairs of tickets to give away! Yep, wayyyyy down at the bottom of this post.

Until the expo, here’s all the…

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Gluten Free at Mythos in Universal Studios Orlando

NEW POST! #GlutenFree and #DairyFree at Mythos in @UniversalORL!

When I returned from my travels abroad, I went on a brief trip to Universal Studios in Florida with my sister. (Don’t miss my reviews from Australia and New Zealand!) We mainly went to see the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, but we had a great time throughout the whole park and both were participants on Fear Factor Live. Now, I wasn’t expecting to eat much on this trip because I knew that…

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100% Gluten Free Tamales in Fresno, CA!

New review! 100% #GlutenFree Tamales in Fresno, CA at Casa de Tamales with #vegetarian and #vegan options too! Review:

Yosemite Bug, YHA in California

On my way home from Oceania, I stopped in for a quick stop in California. Now, unlike most sane people flying in and out of LAX, I decided it would be a good use of my 3.5 days to drive up to Yosemite and back!

Needless to say, after 14 hours of flying I was ready for a meal. And, Fresno, California happens to be partway through the drive north with a 100% gluten…

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Gluten Free in Queenstown from a Celiac

New Post! #GlutenFree and #DairyFree in #Queenstown! Must read for any #wanderlust #celiac.

I read gluten free options in Queenstown for hours before even contemplating where to eat. Needless to say, despite tons of “gluten free” options, there are few “celiac” friendly options. So while I ate safely at each place listed below, be sure to read the review carefully. It’ll include directions on how to eat safely at each spot!

Queenstown is the Adventure Capitol of the World!

Despite the…

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My Favorite Cobb Salad To Go! (GF, DF)

New #Recipe on the Blog: My Favorite Cobb Salad To Go! (#glutenfree, #dairyfree)

The main reason my family heads to the Brown Derby in Disney World is for the Cobb Salad. Unfortunately, the Worcestershire Sauce isn’t gluten free (or at least they don’t prepare the dish in a gluten free fashion), so I can’t have it there! BUT, have no fear, this recipe is now all over the internet since they began handing it out a few years ago, and I’ve modified it for my taste preferences…

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The Lime Room- 100% Gluten Free in New Zealand

NEW REVIEW: The Lime Room- 100% #GlutenFree in #NewZealand with #dairyfree options too!

While labeling laws for food and medicine are significantly easier to follow when it comes to gluten free foods in New Zealand, it is actually quite hard to rind a restaurant that is 100% gluten free. That’s where the Lime Room comes in. Unlike the Ancient Mariner,this restaurant is a bit off the beaten track. In fact, it’s probably at least an hour or two detour from wherever you’d like to head…

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3 Gluten Free Dishes for the Grill this Summer

New Post: 3 #GlutenFree Dishes for the Grill this Summer! #celiac #recipes

I love summertime. From my travels between hemispheres, I’m managing to enjoy three summers in a row. Needless to say, this upcoming winter is going to feel extra cold.

Ciders on the Beach

Now, it’s not summertime without a good barbecue! When I’m traveling it’s hard for me to cook on the available grills because of cross contact with gluten or my other allergens.However, there are plenty of…

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Gluten Free Fish & Chips in Auckland!

New Review! #GlutenFree Fish and Chips in #Auckland! #newzealand

The best part about traveling is trying local cuisine. As a celiac with food allergies, I find it easy to travel by cooking my own meals, but eating local food rarely happens. However, when in New Zealand, you’ve got to try fish and chips. And, that’s why I was so lucky to find the Ancient Mariner in Auckland, where everything is “Kiwi as Fish-n-Chips!” 

The Ancient Mariner (157 Mt Eden Road, Mt…

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Mojo Grilled Chicken Breasts

Mojo Grilled Chicken Breasts

After another trip away, I’m officially back home again. And, here to stay for a little while. So far the sun’s been shining and I haven’t been too cold as I adjust from the Australian (and Floridian) heat. But, the best bit about being home is my mom’s cooking.

The Greenway (Boston, MA)

While there’s a long list of new recipes to try out, we began with this Mojo Grilled Chicken recipe out of…

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Gluten Free in Ayers Rock

Happy #TravelTuesday! Today, this #celiac is traveling to the #outback in #Australia!

The Outback. It’s a mysterious place that gives you a full “Australian experience” according to many backpackers. But, unless you really and truly feel comfortable driving 4WD and fixing up a car off road it can be difficult to reach as a celiac, especially if you have additional dietary requirements.

Kata Tjuta at Sunset

My favorite snack to pack in Australia!

Once you determine that you don’t…

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3 Dairy Free Treats to Help You Cool Off This Summer!

I’m back home! And, for real this time. I headed straight to Universal Studios in Florida after my last trip home for an early summer vacation with my sister before surge pricing began this week. (That’s the good part about college, you can just barely beat the rush to summer vacation spots.)

However with the real summer just around the corner, we certainly need some treats to cool off. Don’t you…

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Paleo Cafe (100% Gluten Free Chain in Australia)

New Post about the #Paleo Cafe which is 100% #glutenfree and mainly #dairy free. Read more!

I love 100% gluten free restaurants. Seriously, celiacs can eat anything on the menu! It’s such a treat not to worry about cross contact. AND, I was fortunate enough to find The Paleo Cafe, an amazing 100% gluten free (and refined sugar free) chain in Cairns, Queensland. 

Blueberry Pancakes

When I arrived in Cairns, I didn’t expect to dine out much since it’s a smaller city, but I returned to…

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Chocolate Coated Cookie Dough (GF, V)

NEW #RECIPE! Chocolate Coated Cookie Dough (#glutenfree, #vegan)

You guys, I’m home!

While I loved Australia, New Zealand, California, and Maryland, there’s nothing like the feeling of your own bed. And, in my case flannel sheets. (Seriously, if you’ve never tried them, I highly recommend them for winter.)

My family was so happy to see me they bought balloons! Just kidding, it was my birthday!

BUT, even better than my own bed (because to be honest I miss…

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3 Kid-Friendly Gluten Free Desserts

New Post: 3 Kid-Friendly #GlutenFree Desserts

I’m back in America! And, slowly making my way home. (I just left Yosemite today.) So there will be more recipes are coming your way soon as I re-enter the kitchen. And, I’m looking forward to baking some desserts. To kick things off here are three ideas to allow your celiac kids decorate their own desserts! 

(Side Note: I’m co-hosting Fiesta Friday with the lovely Laurena @LifeDietHealth.…

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Red Robyn- 100% Gluten Free in Melbourne

NEW POST! Red Robyn- 100% #GlutenFree in #Melbourne

Victoria may be one of my favorite states in Australia, although very little has to do with the city of Melbourne itself. For outdoorsy folks like myself, you’ll find the Grampains, Great Ocean Road, and Yarra Valley to explore. And, in my half week there, I simply fell in love.

Kangaroo AND a Joey (Grampians)

However, I did stop by Melbourne for a night, andpicked up some tasty, celiac-safe food.

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4 Gluten Free Dishes You Have to Try This Summer!

4 #GlutenFree Dishes You Have to Try This #Summer!

Phew! Is it finally warming up back home? I’m preparing to come home from Australia just in time to enjoy my third summer in a row. I can assure you that even though it’s technically autumn, it’s still quite warm over here in the Northern Territory as well.

As the light falls down on Kata Tjuta. (Northern Territory, Australia)

Now, I haven’t had as much time to cook while traveling, so there are…

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Gluten Free in Perth (Western Australia)

Most visitors to Australia head up the east coast from Sydney to Byron Bay and all the way up to the WhitSundays in the Great Barrier Reef. However, one area of Australia that many miss out on is Western Australia. Not only does it have some of the most beautiful beaches in the area, but it also boasts some of the most gorgeous hikes. 

Bluff’s Knoll, Stirling Range, Western Australia

Now that you…

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