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Gluten-Free in Fresno Support Group Meeting: April 2011

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For those of you who live in the Central Valley, near Fresno, please join us this evening at Whole Foods for a cooking demo and learn about Celiac Disease and the gluten-free diet!

Because of time restraints, I will not be making tonight’s food items at Whole Foods.  I will bring my gluten-free cannoli shells already made and demonstrating how to make them.  Yum, right?  Instead of the traditional ricotta filling, I will fill them with a new Bavarian cream recipe I just cooked up! Continue reading “Gluten-Free in Fresno Support Group Meeting: April 2011”

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Kellogg’s Releasing Gluten Free Rice Krispies

Kellogg's New Gluten-free Rice Krispies

Kellogg’s will be releasing a gluten free Rice Krispies. They will be keeping the original Rice Krispies and adding a gluten-free version. They state that what prompted them to move in this direction was hearing from so many gluten-free families. The gluten-free version will be made with brown rice and will be released in June 2011. My first thought was, “How will they address cross-contamination?” Read more to find out what I learned about gluten free Rice Krispies. KELLOGG’S GLUTEN FREE RICE KRISPIES HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED IN THE UNITED STATES, BUT IS STILL AVAILABLE IN CANADA. Continue reading “Kellogg’s Releasing Gluten Free Rice Krispies”

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Lupus Linked to Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance

Image: Claudia Pillow, Ph.D.
Claudia Pillow, Ph.D.
Claudia Pillow, Ph.D.

By Claudia Pillow, Ph.D.

There is much controversy within the lupus community about whether a gluten-free diet helps alleviate symptoms of lupus. The medical community acknowledges that some patients with lupus can also have celiac disease (an autoimmune intolerance to gluten, the protein found in wheat, rye and barley). However, the medical community has not acknowledged a link between lupus and non-celiac gluten intolerance. To understand the difference between celiac disease and non-celiac gluten intolerance, go to Food Sensitivities, Intolerances, and Allergies on The Food Philosopher’s website. Continue reading “Lupus Linked to Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance”

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Celiac Disease and Probiotics

Bloated Stomach Due to Celiac Disease

By: Carla Spacher

Once antibodies were discovered as a way of testing for celiac disease, it opened up an entirely new way of assessing the data found in celiac disease research. Dr. Alessio Fasano, Medical Director for University of Maryland School of Medicine (update 2015 – now at the Massachusetts General Hospital), reported that, previously, doctors had to diagnose celiac disease based upon the patient’s symptoms; biopsy of the gut to confirm inflammation; and whether a gluten-free diet provided any relief. However, as is with any autoimmune disease, Dr. Fasano warns that just screening for antibodies against gluten is not a definitive diagnosis because anyone can carry this antibody who does not necessarily have celiac disease.  Celiac Disease research continues and we are learning new things every day. Learn more about celiac disease, ongoing research and about the roles of probotics and the appendix. Continue reading “Celiac Disease and Probiotics”

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Gluten Free Tex Mex Salad

Gluten-free Tex Mex Salad

I didn’t feel like cooking the other night and my husband suggested a large gluten-free salad.  I started with lettuce and started adding ingredients one at a time, and ended up with this wonderful Mexican salad, which I thoroughly enjoyed!  You can top it off with broken gluten-free tortilla chips.  I had some blue corn tortilla chips on hand.  It made a bit colorful, as well.  I like saving the broken chips at the bag for salad or casserole use.  Make your own and add your favorite ingredients! Continue reading “Gluten Free Tex Mex Salad”

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Fresh Watermelon Martini

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I’m a sucker for anything watermelon including watermelon beverages both with or without alcohol. And a fresh watermelon martini is one of my faves, actually any melon. Martinis are naturally gluten-free, as the vodka is distilled, which most manufacturers claim removes any gluten. You will find that some vodka brands are made from wheat, rye, barley and fortunately, potatoes. I like to play it safe and use a potato vodka, but I have only tasted two, and do not care for either unless they are mixed with a lot of something sweet. Fresh watermelon, agave and optional citrus will do the trick! Continue reading “Fresh Watermelon Martini”

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Rudi’s Bakery Facebook Recipe Contest and Daily Giveaway!

On April 18, 2011 Rudi’s Bakery launched it’s Unbelievably Good Gluten-Free Recipe Contest on Facebook.  I found out about it late evening on April 19.  I suppose after sponsoring so many contests and giveaways it was time I get in on some of the fun!  I threw something together, and I didn’t even read how the recipe would judged!  I entered my Avocado Chicken Salad recipe as a sandwich, which I often make.  My recipe was approved.  Now I need to catch up with the top recipe because I am almost 2 days behind.  I’m not too far behind, though. Continue reading “Rudi’s Bakery Facebook Recipe Contest and Daily Giveaway!”

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Gluten-free Recipe Contest 2011 – Reminder

Carol Fenster Gluten-free Gift Basket

The “Gluten-free Recipe Contest 2011” is still going on.  Submit your recipes through April 30, 2011.  Then on May 1, 2011, the voting begins!  The 3 recipes with the most comments wins their choice of a free gluten-free gift basket in the price range stated below.

Carol Fenster Gluten-free Gift Basket
Gluten-free Gift Basket

Prizes 1st Prize – Your choice of a gluten-free gift basket valued up to $100 from Gluten Free Gift Baskets.

2nd Prize – Your choice of a gluten-free gift basket valued up to $75 from Gluten Free Gift Baskets.

3rd Prize – Your choice of a gluten-free gift basket from valued up to $50 Gluten Free Gift Baskets.

Custom baskets available to fit your allergy needs.  See the list of items available for custom baskets.  More baskets will be published during the contest.

Voting ends on May 15, 2011.  Read the official rules here.  Then sign up for our forum and add your recipe to the Gluten-free Recipe Contest Forum.  You can even upload a photo, if you wish!

So far there are only 3 entries.  Right now the chances of winning are extremely high!  Enter today!