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Carol Kicinski is a gluten-free TV chef, magazine editor-in-chief, recipe developer, blog writer and industry advocate.

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Simply Gluten Free featured on Redfin’s Blog for their “Celebrate Halloween at Home” article – Oct 14, 2021
Have no fear, Spooktober is here! ‘Tis the season to satisfy your cravings and indulge in some goodies – and, you don’t have to wait until Halloween to enjoy frightfully delicious treats. So, turn the spook factor up a notch on your Halloween spread with mummies, ghosts, spiders, and other delicious bites. Whether you prefer sweet or savory, spooky or silly, there’s something for everyone to enjoy – right from the comfort of your own kitchen.

Redfin invited the best bakers and recipe bloggers, from Miami, FL to San Diego, CA, to share our favorite ghoulish delight so you can celebrate Halloween at home with a variety of homemade goodies… read more

Providence Journal – Nov 6, 2017
This is not your mama’s onion dip. You know the one I’m talking about…. read more

Providence Journal – Oct 9, 2017
I don’t know about you, but I love contrasting flavors in the foods I eat. Sweet and…. read more

Paris Post-Intelligencer – Sept 6, 2017
Nothing can ruin a fun day like a carload of hungry, cranky kids! So along with fresh…. read more

Providence Journal – June 28, 2017
How do you celebrate the Fourth of July? For me and my family and friends, it is always…. read more

Providence Journal – June 19, 2017
This is a five-ingredient Gluten-Free Mudslide Pie. It’s easy enough for the kids…. read more

Providence Journal – June 12, 2017
This dessert takes a little bit of time to prepare but nothing is difficult and…. read more

Providence Journal – May 29, 2017
A Spanish tortilla, not to be confused with a Mexican tortilla, is basically a…. read more

Paris Post-Intelligencer – March 22, 2017
Did you know that the average woman gains between 5-7 pounds during the winter…. read more

Healthy Living (Anton Media Group) – March 15, 2017
When one is married to a gluten-free food blogger and recipe developer, I suppose one feels obligated to…. read more

Paris Post-Intelligencer – March 1, 2017
In my opinion, you can’t really have too many gluten-free pasta recipes. After a…. read more

Paris Post-Intelligencer – November 30, 2016
Gluten-free food doesn’t have to be complicated, nor should it require a long list of ingredients…. read more

Paris Post-Intelligencer – August 10, 2016
I grew up in a military family, which meant my childhood was spent in…. read more

Paris Post-Intelligencer – August 3, 2016
Peaches, those lush, juicy, sweet summer fruits are at their prime…. read more

Healthy Living (Anton Media Group) – July 3, 2016
In a perfect world (at least my perfect world), meals would consist of appetizers…. read more

The Greenville Sun – April 7, 2016
It seems the more and more people are discovering that using gluten free recipes is…. read more

Healthy Living (Anton Media Group) – March 9, 2016
I firmly believe that in order to master any subject, you must first learn the basics. This is certainly true for cooking…. read more

San Jose Mercury News – July 30, 2015
Simply Gluten Free launches a virtual gluten-free, allergen-free and special diet expo … read more

Star Tribune – July 30, 2015
Simply Gluten Free Expo will offer the same types of experiences and information found … read more

Miami Herald – July 30, 2015
Simply Gluten Free is proud to announce the launch of its highly anticipated … read more

Boston Globe – July 30, 2015
Simply Gluten Free, a leading allergen-free recipe website and magazine, launches … read more

Providence Journal – January 21, 2015
Scones make even a normal day seem a little special. What’s even better than a gluten-free recipe for scones is … read more

Kansas City Nursing News – January 19, 2015
The caffeine in this smoothie comes in the form of green tea; not enough caffeine to give you the jitters, just enough to … read more

Providence Journal – January 14, 2015
Every once in a while it is probably a good idea to do a little detoxifying of the body, especially when you’ve spent the last two or three months enjoying sweets … read more

ABC News/Good Morning America – December 5, 2014
No matter your reason for not eating gluten, getting through the holiday season while gluten-free can be like navigating a minefield. Take some cues from Carol Kicinski … read more

Energy Times – December, 2014
Holiday baking without the gluten. Gluten intolerant? You can indulge and stay … read more

Beaver County Times – November 28, 2014
Here’s sweet news: This delicious dessert can be easy to make and elegant to serve … read more

Paris Post-Intelligencer – October 8, 2014
Recipe roundup: Gluten-free Apple Pie Omelet … read more

Paris Post-Intelligencer – October 1, 2014
Recipe roundup: Gluten-free Grilled Pizza … read more

Paris Post-Intelligencer – September 17, 2014
Recipe roundup: Gluten-free Vegan Breakfast Bars and Pineapple Upside Down Biscuits … read more

Providence Journal – August 27, 2014
Before going gluten free, did you ever have Chinese scallion pancakes? They are basically a pancake packed with … read more

Providence Journal – August 20, 2014
Getting kids to eat can sometimes be a hassle, especially when they are on a gluten-free diet. But here is what I know … read more

Independent Newspapers – August 14, 2014
I brought home an abundance of summer fruits from the market this weekend and the first thing I thought of was pie. But I was too impatient to make pie crust … read more

Paris Post-Intelligencer – August 6, 2014
Recipe roundup: Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Pop Tarts from Carol Kicinski … read more

The New York Times – May 7, 2014
Carol Kicinski, editor in chief of Simply Gluten Free Magazine, uses the Find Me Gluten Free app, which features gluten-free restaurants, and the Dine Gluten Free app, which offers … read more

Gaston Gazette – April 22, 2014
A diet free of gluten can be challenging, but it can be done with a little creativity and research. Thankfully, there are many online resources to help out, such as Simply Gluten Free. Here are three … read more

Healthy Recipes Magazine – November 2013
There is nothing like a steamy bowl of soup to warm up a crisp fall evening. This pumpkin soup has three ingredients and is ready in … read more

Paris Post-Intelligencer – October 16, 2013
Recipe roundup: Gluten & Dairy-free Sweet Potato Sundaes from Carol Kicinski … read more

YUM Food & Fun Magazine – September 2013
For a gluten-free lunch idea, which you can also serve at dinner, give your kids a helping of healthy salmon. Rich in omega 3-fatty acids and vitamin D, salmon is good for … read more

Taste for Life Magazine – August 2013
I never made a distinction in my home between kid foods and grown-up foods – good food should be enjoyed by all. But I do understand that some kids can … read more

Tonawanda News – May 19, 2013
Sloppy Joes were one of my go-to meals when my boys were growing up. It was quick, inexpensive and everyone loved them. The only problem was … read more

Fergus Falls Daily Journal – April 3, 2013
My earliest memory of solo baking was to make cinnamon rolls. They came in a tube that you whack on the edge of the counter, the dough pops out, you bake them, and then … read more

Taste for Life Magazine – March 2013
I will be the first to admit that I did not initially embrace my diagnosis of gluten sensitivity. Like many people who are told they must cut gluten from their diets, I was … read more

Taste for Life Magazine – February 2013
Want to celebrate Valentine’s Day without compromising your thoughtful diet? Check out these indulgent desserts that are free of gluten and refined sugar … read more

The New York Times – December 3, 2012
Carol Kicinski, founder of Simply Gluten Free Magazine, which had its debut this month, said her bar was no longer set at whether it was good enough for gluten-free … read more

Southeast NPA SOHO Expo – December 2012
20 years gluten free, Carol Kicinski founded the blog Simply Gluten Free, November 2007, now serving over 90,000 people monthly. She is America’s gluten-free TV chef … read more

National Cherry Growers Association – December 2012
When family and neighbors gather to celebrate you will want to be prepared for all the fun. Creating festive and delicious recipes has never been so … read more

Living Without magazine – October/November 2012
Being gluten free is no reason to feel deprived on Thanksgiving. Years ago, I decided that I would no longer risk becoming ill from cross contamination by bringing gluten into my home … read more

Tampa Bay Newspapers – August 30, 2012
Carol Kicinski is serious about good food. The gluten-free blogger, TV chef, cookbook writer, professional recipe developer, food photographer and general force behind … read more

PMQ Pizza Magazine – March 2012
When most people think of pizza, “gluten-free” is not the first word that comes to mind. After all, pizza embodies what the gluten in flour can accomplish … read more

Book of Yum – August 6, 2011
This month I decided to adopt Carol Kicinski of the blog Simply Gluten-free. I’d heard about her cookbook Simply Gluten-free Desserts and thought it sounded … read more

Tampa Tribune – July 7, 2011
Sometimes, you want what you can’t have. Carol Kicinski’s great temptation is baked goods. But wheat, rye and barley-based foods trigger her … read more

The Oregonian – July 5, 2011
I recently sat down with a copy of Carol Kicinski’s new book, “Simply … Gluten-Free Desserts” and found myself dog-earing recipe after recipe of tempting … read more

Dunedin Patch – May 24, 2011
More than 15 years ago, Carol Kicinski of Dunedin went to the doctor complaining of a persistent migraine headache and sever exhaustion. After many tests … read more

The Record (NorthJersey.com) – May 18, 2011
Most of us have become familiar with the label “gluten free” on supermarket shelves and increasingly, on restaurant menus. Celiac disease – the body’s inability to process … read more

The Local East Village Blog (The New York Times) – April 29, 2011
Popular writer and blogger Carol Kicinski, of Simply Gluten Free, said education and communication are two of the most important ways for allergic diners to … read more

The Whole Gang – March 23, 2011
I’ve followed Carol’s blog for some time now. I can’t event remember now how I found it but I’m so glad I did. She has lots of great … read more

Cooking Light Gluten-Free Cookbook – Published 2011
Carol Kicinski contributed many recipes to this book. (Images courtesy Cooking Light) … read more