I’ve been to quite a few pop-up dinners in the last few years and I have to say, they are some of the most fun I’ve had while dining out. They’re always centered around great food and for the most part, great people. The one problem that I’ve had at many of these pop-ups is [...]
Are you a food blogger? Do you want to improve the quality of your food photography? This workshop with Hugh Forte might just be the thing for you.
I know many of my readers already know this, but I’m sure there are quite a few that do not. I’m also a photographers agent to 15 incredible photographers, several of whom shoot food. One photographer in particular that I represent is Hugh Forte the visual mastermind (his wife Sara is the writer) behind the [...]
Gluten-free favorite Hugo’s in L.A. is opening a new restaurant in Agoura Hills & a Dine for Charity Event
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 [...]
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