I look at dozens, if not hundreds of posts on “gluten-free this” and “gluten-free that” every week (and deeply enjoy doing so). I look at recipes, travel tips, celiac research and every other imaginable topic that could possibly be related to the gluten-free universe. It truly amazes me how much information (both good and bad) is out there and how many people are talking about the gluten-free diet (this can only be a good thing).

There are some blogs that seem to have been around forever. Gluten-Free Girl, Celiac Chicks are two that immediately come to mind. They both are iconic, ever-present and full of great information — I would almost put these in the class of celebrity blogs. In fact, if all goes well, the Gluten-Free Girl is going to get her own cooking show sometime soon.

Beyond that, there are thousands of blogs devoted to gluten-free recipes, some of them come and go without notice and then others stick around and stand the test of time — showcasing new and innovative recipes week after week.

Without question, one of my all-time favorites is Elana’s Pantry. More often than not, she uses ingredients like almond flour and agave syrup and has an overall focus on healthy gluten-free options — I have NEVER been disappointed with anything from Elana.

Another favorite is Karina Allrich’s, Gluten-Free Goddess — simply amazing vegetarian and gluten-free recipes and an awesome level of presentation that makes it all look as good as it tastes.

For travel tips, you’d be hard pressed to find a more informative blog then Hilary Davidson’s Gluten-Free Guidebook. Hilary is an accomplished writer who has written travel guides for Frommer’s, as well as articles featured in Discover, American Archaeology, Fitness, Reader’s Digest, and Martha Stewart Weddings. In terms of gluten-free travel tips, Hilary has travelled the globe and has found some great gluten-free options in so many locations, that you’re sure to find something relevant to your next trip. Anytime I travel, I look here to see if she’s been there and what she recommends.

Anyhow, I’ll be posting more recommendations in the months to come, but these for me represent the best of the best and my current “go-to” list of online gluten-free resources. There are obviously many more great choices, but these are all a great place to start for anyone exploring the gluten-free lifestyle and diet.