Carol Kicinski

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.

Carol Kicinski
Nationality	American
Genre	Non-fiction
Subject	Food

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. . The Local East Village. The New York Times. Archived from the original on August 14, 2016. Retrieved December 2, 2013.- Shedden, Mary. . 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. . E-Catalog, Page 92-93. Ingram Content Group. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved October 2, 2013.
8. . Media Industry News. Archived from the original on November 10, 2013. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
9. . 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.
    - . Macmillan Publishers: Thomas Dunne Books. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
12. . 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. . 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 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. 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.

External links

• Simply Gluten Free – official website
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