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Carol Kicinski

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Carol Kicinski
Kicinski in 2013
Kicinski in 2013
NationalityAmerican
GenreNon-fiction
SubjectFood

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 makeup line, Beauté Minerals.

Kicinski has been charged by federal prosecutors for storming the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, while wearing a blue "TRUMP" hat.[3] On October 27, 2022, Kicinski pled guilty to the charge of "Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1752(a)(1)". [4] On June 27, 2023, Judge Reggie B. Walton sentenced Kicinski to 20 days of incarceration, one year of probation and imposed a $525 fine.[5]

Magazine editor-in-chief

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In November 2012, Kicinski launched Simply Gluten Free magazine,[6] 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.[7]

In December 2013, Simply Gluten Free magazine received the "Hottest Launches of the Year" award by Media Industry News,[8] an industry source on consumer and business-to-business magazine business.

In 2015, the magazine began producing special collector's editions focused on specific topics, like baking and holiday favorites.[9]

Television

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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,[10] reaching 80 million households monthly.

Writings

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Kicinski has written cookbooks including Simply Gluten Free Desserts (2011),[11] Simply Gluten Free Quick Meals (2012),[12] Simply Gluten Free Cupcakes (2013) and Simply Gluten Free 5 Ingredient Cookbook (2016).[13]

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

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The website and blog, Simply Gluten Free, was Kicinski's first platform for sharing gluten-free recipes, starting in 2007.[14] 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

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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.[15] Kicinski also developed Carol's Gluten Free All Purpose Flour.

Advocacy

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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.[16] She is a presenter at gluten-free and allergen-free events.[17]

References

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  1. ^ "A Guide to Gluten Free Eating". The Local East Village. The New York Times. Archived from the original on August 14, 2016. Retrieved December 2, 2013.- Shedden, Mary. "Dunedin author offers recipes for gluten-free goodies". The Tampa Tribune. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved December 2, 2013. - "Living Gluten Free: Carol Kicinski has large following as expert". The Greenville Sun. April 6, 2016.
  2. ^ Louis, Catherine Saint (December 3, 2012). "Removing 'Sacrifice' from Gluten-Free". The New York Times. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
  3. ^ "Carol Kicinski of Simply Gluten Free Magazine Faces Federal Charges for Jan. 6, 2021 Storming of Capitol". Celiac.com. March 7, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2022..
  4. ^ "United States v. Carol O'Neal Kicinski Criminal Case No. 22-CR-00061-RBW". Justice.gov. October 27, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2023..
  5. ^ "'TV chef' and poker player sentenced for Jan. 6 riot". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
  6. ^ "Longtime blogger, Dunedin resident to launch magazine". Tampa Bay Newspapers. August 29, 2012. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
  7. ^ "Ingram Periodicals E-Catalog". E-Catalog, Page 92-93. Ingram Content Group. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved October 2, 2013.
  8. ^ "Min's Most Intriguing People and Launches Awards". Media Industry News. Archived from the original on November 10, 2013. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  9. ^ "Media Lab Books". Media Lab Books. Archived from the original on July 2, 2016. Retrieved June 27, 2016.
  10. ^ "Daytime TV: Where We Air". WFLA. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
  11. ^ Steele, Kelly (May 19, 2011). "Dunedin Woman's Cookbook Features 150 Gluten Free Desserts". Dunedin Patch. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
    - "Simply Gluten Free Desserts". Macmillan Publishers: Thomas Dunne Books. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
  12. ^ "Simply Gluten Free Quick Meals". Macmillan Publishers: Thomas Dunne Books. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
    - Emily Thompson, "Simply...Gluten-Free Quick Meals: More Than 100 Great Tasting Recipes for Good Food Fast", Library Journal, January 3, 2012, vol. 137 issue 4, p114-114.
  13. ^ Kicinski, Carol (June 21, 2016). Simply Gluten Free 5 Ingredient Cookbook. Media Lab Books. ISBN 978-1942556046.
  14. ^ "Longtime blogger, Dunedin resident to launch magazine". Tampa Ban News Weekly. Tampa Bay Newspapers. August 29, 2012. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
  15. ^ "Carol Kicinski Recipes". Wholesome Sweeteners. Archived from the original on October 10, 2013. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
    - "Carol Kicinski Pistachio Recipes". American Pistachio Growers. Retrieved October 23, 2013.[permanent dead link]
  16. ^ "Southeast Natural Products Expo". Southeast NPA. Archived from the original on September 27, 2013. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
  17. ^ "Gluten & Allergen Free Wellness Event - Charlotte, NC". Gluten & Allergen Free Wellness Event. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
    - "Gluten & Allergen Free Wellness Event - Atlanta". Gluten & Allergen Free Wellness Event. Archived from the original on October 3, 2013. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
    - "Gluten & Allergen Free Wellness Event - Raleigh". Gluten & Allergen Free Wellness Event. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
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