Prairie Fare: What is gluten anyway?

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye.

“We need to find a gluten-free restaurant,” I said to my husband.

Our daughter’s friend cannot eat gluten for medical reasons. He has celiac disease.

I was a little afraid to make anything at home because we use a lot of wheat flour and bread in our house.

We use the same mixer, toaster, bowls and other equipment. There could be the risk of “cross-co…