Carol Kicinski
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Carol Kicinski is a gluten-free advocate, TV chef, magazine founder and editor-in-chief, gluten-free recipe developer, cookbook author and food writer.[1] She is the founder of Simply Gluten Free Omnimedia, Inc. Kicinski is also the founder and editor-in-chief of Simply Gluten Free magazine.[2] She presents monthly episodes as a gluten-free TV chef on Daytime, a nationally syndicated morning television show produced by NBC-based WFLA-Tampa Bay. She has been gluten-free for more than 20 years. In 2018, Kicinski launched a gluten-free mineral make-up line, Beauté Minerals.
Magazine editor-in-chief[]
In November 2012, Kicinski launched Simply Gluten Free magazine,[3] a national lifestyle magazine for gluten and allergen-free living. The magazine is written by gluten- and allergen-free writers as well as medical doctors and professionals. The magazine is published by Edgewater Park Media, Inc., a media company based in Dunedin, Florida, owned by Simply Gluten Free Omnimedia. The magazine is distributed in the US and Canada by Ingram Content Group.[4]
In December 2013, Simply Gluten Free magazine received the "Hottest Launches of the Year" award by Media Industry News,[5] an industry source on consumer and b2b magazine business.
In 2015, the magazine began producing special collector's editions focused on specific topics, like baking and holiday favorites.[6]
Television[]
In 2009, Kicinski started doing television cooking segments on the NBC-based WFLA-Tampa Bay's Daytime TV show. The show is nationally syndicated to 140 cities, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Tampa,[7] reaching 80 million households monthly.
Writings[]
Kicinski has written cookbooks including Simply Gluten Free Desserts (2011),[8] Simply Gluten Free Quick Meals (2012),[9] Simply Gluten Free Cupcakes (2013) and Simply Gluten Free 5 Ingredient Cookbook (2016).[10]
She has also written ten eBooks. She has contributed recipes to The Cooking Light Gluten-Free Cookbook. Kicinski was a monthly recipe contributor to Martha Stewart's Whole Living from 2011 to 2013.[citation needed]
Blog[]
The website and blog, Simply Gluten Free, was Kicinski's first platform for sharing gluten-free recipes, starting in 2007.[11] The purpose of the website is to educate, entertain and inspire those with celiac disease or sensitivity to gluten and other food allergens to live a healthier lifestyle for themselves and their families.
In 2010, Kicinski started the Gluten-free Global Community, putting more than 340 gluten-free bloggers worldwide in communication with each other. In 2012, she started the Celiac Support Groups Community with more than 280 groups represented worldwide.[citation needed]
Recipes[]
Kicinski began developing gluten-free recipes for herself and her family more than 20 years ago when she learned she was gluten sensitive. She now does recipe development for gluten-free companies.[12] Kicinski also developed Carol's Gluten Free All Purpose Flour.
Advocacy[]
Kicinski attends conventions, expos, events and celiac group meetings to speak about gluten-free living. She was an educational speaker at the Southeast Natural Products Expo in December 2012.[13] She is a presenter at gluten-free and allergen-free events.[14]
References[]
- ^ "A Guide to Gluten Free Eating". The Local East Village. The New York Times.
- Shedden, Mary. "Dunedin author offers recipes for gluten-free goodies". The Tampa Tribune. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 2 December 2013.
- "Living Gluten Free: Carol Kicinski has large following as expert". The Greenville Sun. - ^ "Removing 'Sacrifice' from Gluten-Free". The New York Times. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
- ^ "Longtime blogger, Dunedin resident to launch magazine". Tampa Bay Newspapers. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
- ^ "Ingram Periodicals E-Catalog". E-Catalog, Page 92-93. Ingram Content Group. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
- ^ "Min's Most Intriguing People and Launches Awards". Media Industry News. Archived from the original on 10 November 2013. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
- ^ "Media Lab Books". Media Lab Books. Retrieved 27 June 2016.
- ^ "Daytime TV: Where We Air". WFLA. Retrieved 23 September 2013.
- ^ Steele, Kelly. "Dunedin Woman's Cookbook Features 150 Gluten Free Desserts". Dunedin Patch. Retrieved 2 December 2013.
- "Simply Gluten Free Desserts". Macmillan Publishers: Thomas Dunne Books. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2013. - ^ "Simply Gluten Free Quick Meals". Macmillan Publishers: Thomas Dunne Books. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- Emily Thompson, "Simply...Gluten-Free Quick Meals: More Than 100 Great Tasting Recipes for Good Food Fast", Library Journal, 3 January 2012, vol. 137 issue 4, p114-114. - ^ Kicinski, Carol (21 June 2016). Simply Gluten Free 5 Ingredient Cookbook. Amazon. ISBN 978-1942556046.
- ^ "Longtime blogger, Dunedin resident to launch magazine". Tampa Ban News Weekly. Tampa Bay Newspapers. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
- ^ "Carol Kicinski Recipes". Wholesome Sweeteners. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
- "Carol Kicinski Pistachio Recipes". American Pistachio Growers. Retrieved 23 October 2013.[permanent dead link] - ^ "Southeast Natural Products Expo". Southeast NPA. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
- ^ "Gluten & Allergen Free Wellness Event - Charlotte, NC". Gluten & Allergen Free Wellness Event. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
- "Gluten & Allergen Free Wellness Event - Atlanta". Gluten & Allergen Free Wellness Event. Archived from the original on 3 October 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
- "Gluten & Allergen Free Wellness Event - Raleigh". Gluten & Allergen Free Wellness Event. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
External links[]
- Simply Gluten Free – official website
- Simply Gluten Free Recipes
- Writers from Florida
- Diet food advocates
- Food writers
- Living people
- Women food writers
- Women cookbook writers
- Gluten-free diet