Valentines Day is a wonderful holiday, but — like almost any food related event — it can be a challenge for Celiacs and the people who love them. Here are some suggestions:

  People love to pamper themselves, and these gift baskets will certainly give your glten free Valentine the chance to do so. Both are available from Amazon.com:

  If you are interested in candy for children, keep in mind that both the company tbat produces Necco wafers and the firm that produces tbe ever-popular Tootsie rolls assert that all of  products are gluten free.

  Looking for recipes for your Valentine’s Day dinner? RecipeZaar indexes 1350 recipes in the category “gluten free valentine”. If you have any problems finding what you need, it will be because there is “too much information”. You may also wish to check out the cake mixes and cookie mixes available from The Gluten Free Pantry. If you need an elegant dessert, try this gluten free chocolate mousse recipe available from Celiac.com. 

Cupcakes seem an appropriate dessert for a Valentine’s Day meal. I suggest these vanilla bean cupcakes with strawberry papaya icing or these red velvet valentine hearts. Both recipes are accompanied by beautiful photographs to help you make your choice.

Updated and Expanded 01/07/09