Some great news from Wildfire in Chicago via The Chicago Tribune. Chicago and suburban locations of Wildfire restaurant are teaming with the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center to present a series of gluten-free wine dinners this week. Every evening from Nov. 8 through 12, Wildfire restaurants will feature a four-course, four-wine dinner composed of [...]
Cooking Gluten-Free for Celiac Family or Friends? Please read this first!
Below is a fantastic article that is being re-posted in its entirety with permission from Amy Leger of The Savvy Celiac. It’s a very timely list of questions and tips for non-celiacs to think about before attempting to prepare a gluten-free meal for their guests or family members with celiac disease. Thank you for a [...]
Enter the 1st Ever Wild Alaska Fish Taco Recipe Contest – Deadline is Jan 31, 2011
A traditional fish taco should be gluten-free from the start, but there are so many restaurant variations — some with fried fish, some with flour tortillas, and a whole host of other ingredients that can render them inedible to a celiac. Here’s your chance to show Border Grill Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger what [...]
Gluten-Free Blog Showcase: Wasabimon!
I’m somewhat new to following Wasabimon!, but from what I’ve seen so far, it has the potential to be a great gluten-free resource. Wasabimon! is written by Stephanie Stiavetti, a food writer living in San Francisco. Her mission is to take everyday foods and make them edible by anyone, regardless of dietary restrictions. Stephanie’s recipes [...]
Tu-lu's in NYC just announced gluten-free Thanksgiving pies
Fantastic news from gluten-free favorite Tu-lu’s Gluten-Free Bakery in New York City, they’re offering Thanksgiving pies. Both pumpkin and apple are planned as well as the possibility of more. For more information, get in touch with Tu-lu’s directly. Revised November 9, 2010: A quote directly from Tu-lu’s Facebook page: Now taking orders for Thanksgiving pies! [...]
Light and Fluffy Allergy-Friendly Pancakes from Cybele Pascal Allergen-Free Cuisine
Yet another great recipe from Cybele Pascal Allergen-Free Cuisine. It’s really nice to see the numerous suggestions for substitutions for items like the xanthan gum, agave, and corn. This is an easy to follow recipe that will satisfy your craving for pancakes.
Gluten-free menus: A must-have for millions
In a great article from Nation’s Restaurant News, the benefits to a restaurant for offering a well thought-out gluten-free menu or outlined. The steps to understanding the commitment of a gluten-free menu are also outlined. Thanks to author, Anita Jones-Mueller for such an informative “how to” guide. Understand the commitment It’s not as easy as [...]
Great news for celiac disease research — UMD gets a record $45m donation
Dr. Alessio Fasano of The University of Maryland announced a record $45 million donation to the university. The money was donated by the family of a grateful patient. Fasano said the money will be used to create a first-of-its-kind institute that could eventually employ up to 200 doctors and researchers. They will not only study the [...]
Gluten-Free Blog Showcase: Celiac Teen
I’m always searching for new gluten-free blogs. I’m always impressed when I come across one that is updated frequently and is full of great photos of great looking gluten-free food. I’ve showcased a few here so far that I love and that continually publish content that is not only relevant, but that really furthers the [...]
Product Review: Tinkyada Brown Rice Pasta
One of the most common types of questions that I get from people newly diagnosed with celiac disease is about what types of gluten-free pasta are my favorites. Between the dozens of companies offering gluten-free pasta in its varying shapes and sizes and then the range of ingredients that are available, white rice, brown rice, [...]
Do you like to cheat on your gluten-free diet? You might think again once you've heard of refractory celiac disease
In a recent study (via medpage Today) by Christopher Hammerle, MD, and Sheila Crowe, MD, of the University of Virginia, it is believed that more patients with celiac disease may have refractory celiac disease, which means their bodies stop responding to the gluten-free diet. It is thought that refractory celiac disease is on the rise and [...]
Helpful tips for eating gluten-free at Chipotle
Chipotle has long been a favorite of many newly diagnosed celiacs for their seemingly celiac friendly menu. According to Chipotle, everything on the menu with the exception of the flour tortillas is naturally gluten-free. They do recommend skipping the lettuce and the cheese as it is handled by gloved hand along with the flour tortillas [...]
Connect with Celiac Handbook
Advertisements
