My friends at Hugo’s are set to open a new store in Agoura Hills and are holding a series of “Preview Days” to showcase the new space and introduce their menu to a wonderful new community that may not already be familiar with their amazing menu (even more importantly, an amazing gluten-free menu.). If you [...]
David Lebovitz at BabyCakes NYC
It’s great to hear the likes of David Lebovitz talking about a gluten-free bakery in such glowing terms. David was a pastry chef at the venerable Chez Panisse and has authored the books, Room for Dessert, Ripe for Dessert, The Great Book of Chocolate, The Perfect Scoop, The Sweet Life in Paris, and most recently, Ready [...]
Happy National Celiac Disease Awareness Day
(United States)
September 13 is National Celiac Disease Awareness Day in the U.S. — this was designated by a Senate resolution on August 3, 2010. This date was chosen in honor of Dr. Samuel Gee who gave the first modern-day description of celiac (coeliac) disease in a lecture at the Hospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street in [...]
A 3-Day Intensive Food Photography Workshop with Hélène Dujardin in L.A.
Besides the time I put in here with Celiac Handbook, I also work as a photographer’s agent at Primary Reps. I represent 12 amazing photographers located in various locations around the world. One photographer in particular that I’m very lucky to represent is gluten-free superstar blogger, Helene Dujardin — you undoubtedly know her from her blog, [...]
A new book worth buying: Make it Paleo
I’m really looking forward to the new book by Hayley Mason and Bill Staley titled, Make it Paleo. A whopping 215 gluten and grain-free recipes perfect for those with celiac disease as well as anyone looking for optimal health through the paleo diet. I’m already smitten for this new book as the photography is absolutely [...]
Second Annual Gluten-Free Awareness Night
at Safeco Field
Baseball fans with gluten intolerance will have the chance to safely indulge in some traditional ballpark fare at the second annual Gluten-Free Awareness Night at Safeco Field. On Friday, August 26, when the Seattle Mariners take on the Chicago White Sox (7:10 p.m. start), people who eat a gluten-free diet will not only get a [...]
The Importance of School Nurse Education & How-To Strategies for Parents of Gluten-Free Kids
I just came across this great webinar from the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) on how to deal with conveying your child’s gluten-free diet at school. With school starting very soon, this is good information to be armed with when discussing your child’s diet with school staff who may or may not understand the [...]
Don’t miss the Cider Education Class
from Crispin Cider
You’ve seen the Crispin name floating around on this site for a while. Besides the fact that they do a bit of advertising on this site, I’m a huge fan and have been for quite a few years. In an effort to introduce more people to the concept of premium cider (far different than what [...]
When foods labeled “gluten-free” aren’t
(via Boston.com/Health)
There’s been a lot of talk over the past few years about the FDA’s inaction on creating standards that manufacturers of gluten-free packaged food must follow. Most industrialized countries around the world are light years ahead of the U.S. in this respect. But now, the FDA is moving forward with a new 20PPM standard that [...]
How 7 brands of gluten-free beer stack up
against conventional suds
(via HeraldNet.com)
Interesting roundup of seven gluten-free beers from HeraldNet.com out of Everett, Washington. It’s amazing that there are so many gluten-free beer options now. I can remember a time not too far back when there was none. What are your favorites? — — — “Throughout our marriage, my wife, Erin, and I have enjoyed a few [...]
Udi’s Gluten Free Foods expecting $70 million in sales this year, up from $5.5 million in 2009
For anyone doubting the strength of the gluten-free market, take a look at this news about Udi’s. In two short years, sales will have gone from $5.5 million to $70 million by the end of 2011. Fad diet or not, with numbers like this, the future of gluten-free products is looking even brighter than it [...]
Five Guys confirms it’s gluten-free
(except for the buns)
(via Gluten-Free Glutton)
I’ve lived in Southern California for most of my life and In-N-Out Burger is and always has been the fast food burger place of choice for as long as I can remember. I also lived in Portland, Oregon…





