Michelle, Author at A Season of Learning

Gluten-free roast turkey with crispy herb skin served on a white platter for Thanksgiving dinner.

Thanksgiving: Bit by bit

November 5, 2025

Thanksgiving is supposed to feel warm and welcoming, not like a marathon. This year, I’m sharing my full make-ahead gluten-free and dairy-free Thanksgiving plans, including

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Best Gluten-Free English Muffins: Honest Reviews & Taste Test Results

June 10, 2025

If you’ve ever bitten into a gluten-free English muffin and immediately knew it was gluten-free—in the not-so-good way—you’re not alone. That telltale aftertaste, the dry

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Best Gluten-Free Vanilla Sandwich Cookies: A Taste Test

June 3, 2025

If you’ve ever bitten into a gluten-free cookie and immediately knew it was gluten-free—in the not-so-good way—you’re not alone. That telltale aftertaste, the dry crumbly

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Best Gluten-Free Frozen Waffles: Honest Reviews & Taste Test Results

April 25, 2025

The Best Gluten-Free Frozen Waffles (Ranked by Real People Who’ve Tasted Them) If you’ve ever bitten into a gluten-free waffle and immediately knew it was

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Best Gluten-Free Store-Bought Chocolate Chip Cookies: Blind Taste Test of Tate’s, Partake & Simple Mills

April 18, 2025

Best Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies: Our Taste Test Result Finding the best gluten-free chocolate chip cookies can be tough. Some are too dry, others fall

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How Not to Reintroduce Gluten into Your Diet After Going Gluten-Free

April 11, 2025

When you have gluten intolerance, there’s not anything that is stopping you from eating gluten. You’re worried about digestive issues, not causing long-term harm to

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Best Gluten-Free Chocolate Sandwich Cookies – OREO vs Goodie Girl vs 365 by Whole Foods

April 4, 2025

There’s something nostalgic about enjoying a classic chocolate and cream cookie with its signature dark cocoa crunch and creamy center. But Oreos were among the

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Navigating the Confusion: How to Find the Right Vitamin D Levels for Your Health

April 1, 2025

If you’ve ever been confused about vitamin D levels, you’re not alone. While it’s essential for bone health and immune function, knowing how much to

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Understanding Food Sensitivity Testing for IBS and Gluten Sensitivity

March 28, 2025

Food sensitivity can be confusing and, at times, frustrating. When I first started experiencing digestive issues, I kept seeing ads for food sensitivity tests—over and