Did you know that Saints quarterback Drew Brees is allergic to gluten?

He is also allergic to dairy and eggs. Congratulations to the New Orleans Saints on Super Bowl win!

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Holiday gift baskets at Vanilla Spoons

There's one way to take the stress out of your holiday shopping: Order a gluten free gift basket from Vanilla Spoons. If there's someone on your list who has gluten intolerance or a wheat allergy, you can feel confident in choosing one of our gourmet gift baskets which have movie-themed names like Close Encounters of the Sweet Kind and Mix and The City. (Cheeky, I know.)

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Is your college kid allergic to wheat or gluten?

We call it The Graduate. Remember this? A gluten free care package from Vanilla Spoons filled with yummy edibles. Artisan-crafted chocolate bars which were described as the "Best Organic Bars" by Food & Wine. Gourmet peanut butter with flavors like Mighty Maple and Cinnamon Raisin Swirl. Home-style vegan cookies from the lovely Liz Lovely. (A little warning about these cookies: My two girls WHO CAN EAT GLUTEN once scarfed down the Chocolate Fudge and Chocolate Chip before their celiac bro ever even had a crumb. Crummy indeed. True story.) And much more.

From now until March 20 we will offer a 10% discount on The Graduate. Just enter ANM for the code. Bridget (or Jake) will love being surprised by this gluten free goodness you send.

Eat it like Beckham.

Victoria, that is. Like Zooey, she also has a wheat allergy which I mention here. Just felt like using this catchy little post title today. The movie Bend It Like Beckham happens to be one of my all-time faves. A charming coming-of-age story with an intriguing glimpse at Indian culture in England. Jonathan Rhys Meyers. Superb soundtrack. (I rushed out to buy it the next day.) Jonathan Rhys Meyers.

Getting back to Victoria. The third photo shows her wearing a $4 Goody Elastic Headband. Oh goody. An accessory of hers that I can actually afford.