Gluten-Free for the Holidays: Recipes and Meal Planning Tips

Here are some recipes, tips and overall good advice for those planning gluten-free meals over the holidays.

Food is an essential part of many holiday gatherings, but for those on a gluten-free diet (or those planning meals for them), it also represents certain hazards as well. To help plan gluten-free meals, Patch contacted some local gluten-free bakeries and stores that  who shared holiday recipes along with tips on where to buy baked goods without the pesky protein. Andrea Kosinski, owner of Andrea’s Gluten-Free in Chesterfield, regularly posts recipes on her company’s website, including video instructions on using its popular sugar cookie dough. (Looking for recipes? Check out these links to a few of Andrea Kosinski's favorite gluten-free recipes: White Texas Sheet Cake, Herb Stuffing, Sugar Cookies - Instructions and Icing Recipes, Andrea's …

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6 Hotspots for Coffee and Wi-Fi

Nothing goes better with coffee than free Wi-Fi.

Patch searched Fenton and High Ridge for the best WI-FI hotspots where you can settle in with a cup of coffee and the Internet-surfing device of your choice. Free WI-FI is a must for business people on the go or wandering freelance reporters looking for a place to check their email and figure out who’s going to be on this season’s Dancing with the Stars. Russell’s Café and Bakery offers free WI-FI along with a selection of Kaldi’s coffee, tea, fresh baked goods and café sandwiches. The WI-FI is private, so ask your server for the network key. Outdoor seating is available, as well as a few armchairs and tables. Russell’s also serves lunch, which means you’ll have to decide if you’re coming in for the Sunrise on Sourdough or the Ham and …

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