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Gluten-Free News: April 2013

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Rochester News

A new natural foods co-op, Fresh Roots, will open this Spring in Ontario.  The co-op will feature gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, organic, local, and non-GMO products.  There will be a kitchen available for gluten-free get-togethers.  Both members and the public will be able to shop their, but members will have additional benefits.  Membership costs a one-time fee of $250.  Keep up with them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/freshrootscoop.

Rochester Events

Rosario Pino’s is hosting a gluten-free tasting night on April 25 at their East Rochester store.  More information here.

Wegmans at 2157 Penfield Road is hosting a Gluten-Free Health Fair on April 13 from 11 am – 2 pm.

Rochester Celiac Support Group April Meeting on April 16 at 7 pm: How to Develop a Gluten-Free Recipe with Brittany Angell.  More information here.

Gluten-Free in the News

“Facing Legal Pressure, More Colleges Provide Gluten-free Food Options.” 3/29/2013 Celiac.com

“Gluten-Free Grocery Store Enforces $5 Cover Charge For People Who Are ‘Just Looking’” 3/27/2013 Foodbeast.com

“One Grain More’ viral video — by gluten-free composer identifying with ‘Les Miserables’” 3/28/2013 Whateverblog.dallasnew.com

“Expert’s Picks: 7 Gluten-Free Beers” 3/14/2013 Washingtonian

“Utah company seeks funds for gluten-free culinary institute” 3/14/2013 The Salt Lake Tribune

 

Gluten-Free News: March 2013

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Wegmans is doing a trial run of their new freshly baked gluten-free baked goods at the Pittsford location. My favorite sweet treat is the frosted brownie!

Rochester Events

The Greater Rochester Celiac Support Group is holding their monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 19 at 7 pm at St. Ann’s Church.  The topic is traveling gluten-free and yours truly will be speaking on traveling internationally!

Rosario Pino’s Gluten-Free Cooking Class with Brian O’Keefe is March 15.  For more information and to register contact Rosario Pinos at 585-267-7405.

The New York Wine & Culinary Center is hosting multiple gluten-free classes in March.  Check their website for more information.

Gluten Free in the News

“Low-Fat, Non-Fat, Gluten-Free: How the Government Influcences Health Claims in Packaged Foods” 2/27/2013 PopSci

“Envisioning an End to the Gluten-Free Diet” 2/26/2013 US News & World Report

“Gluten-Free Labeling Rules Head to the White House” 2/26/2013 The Hill 

“The Owl House Offers Varied Menu, Including Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Food” 2/19/2013 Democrat & Chronicle

“Who Has the Guts for Gluten” 2/23/2013 New York Times

Gluten Free News: December 2012

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Wegmans Recalls Gluten Free Mixes – Wegmans recalled four of their gluten free baking mixes in November because they could contain non-labeled ingredients such as milk, soy, or pecan.  This comes just after they expanded their gluten free Wegmans brand selection of products.  No news on whether new products will be developed.

$1 Coupon for Gillian’s Gluten Free Products – Wegmans is offering a coupon for Gillian’s products.  Check out her gluten free apple crisp!  I served it last week before Thanksgiving and it was easy and delicious.  (http://www.wegmans.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/EcouponView?storeId=10052&langId=-1&catalogId=10002&coupon=1231_gilians02498.gif&sc_cid=em_111312_GlutenFree&em_uid=33629420)

Rochester Events

Gluten Free Baking Class – As I mentioned before, I am co-hosting a gluten free baking class with Donna Marie Bruno of Donna Marie’s Gluten Free bakery.  It is sold out, but keep an eye out for future events!

RCSG Cookie Exchange – The December meeting of the Greater Rochester Celiac Support Group is a fun holiday themed cookie exchange.  Details here.

GF in the News

“Wheat for People Allergic to Gluten: Possible?” Los Angeles Times

“Breweries Experiment with Gluten Free, Vegan Beers” Democrat and Chronicle

 

Gluten Free News: October 2012

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Bazil Now Serves Gluten Free Pizza – from their email: “In honor of National Pizza Month, Chef Griffin has added another option for our Gluten Free guests; fresh baked pizza!  And keep an eye out for our new expanded Gluten Free menu rolling out soon! “

Donna Marie’s at Strong Memorial Hospital -All of Finger Lake Roasters three locations at Strong Memorial Hospital will now carry Donna Marie’s Gluten Free Bakery goods.

Amazon Deal for GF Goods – Amazon Local Deals is offering a $14 coupon for $7 at the Abundance Cooperative Market until Thursday, 10/4.  Abundance Co-Op carries many gluten free items.

Rochester Events

Greater Rochester Celiac Disease Support Group Family Picnic – potluck dinner hosted by the RCSG on October 16 from 7-9 pm at St. Anne Church 1600 Mt. Hope Ave.  Contact Caitlin Sexton, vicepresident@rochesterceliacs.org to RSVP.

Living Gluten Free with Perinton Wegmans – Perinton Wegmans is hosting a gluten free fun filled event with GF samples, nutritionist on hand, and a raffle for GF goodies, October 27 from 11-3.  More details here.

Wegmans Organic Farm Tour – Take a 2 hour tour of Wegmans organic farm in Canandaigua.  October 2 at 2 pm and October 6 at 9 am.  More details here.

GF in the News

“Food Informants: A Week in the Life of Eric Brenner- Chef of gluten free BOLD Organics” – Huffington Post

“SPINS: Annual Gluten Free Sales Reach $12.4 billion”  celiaccentral.org

“Gluten-Free diet: Should you try it” Toronto Star

“Umami’s Burgers Gluten Free Loco Moco Uses Rice Cakes Instead of Brioche Buns” Huffington Post

“Gluten Freedom: Portland is now a tasty hotbed for gluten free eating” oregonlive.com

 

 

Gluten Free News: August 2011

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Sorry for the belated post, but I’ve just returned from my honeymoon!  I’m now a married woman!  More on that later.  Here is your New York City GF news for August.

Al Roker bakes Gluten-Free Cupcakes

“Weatherman Al Roker told newscaster Ann Curry he’d made gluten-free cupcakes (with tapioca flour and rice flour) for his son Nicholas’s 9th birthday, which he shares with Mandela.” source: Bloomberg News.

DogFish Head adds a new Gluten-Free Beer to the Mix

In November, DogFish Head Craft Brewery will release their gluten-free concoction, Tweason’ale.  This is great news for gluten-free beer lovers, whose options are pretty limited. source: Bloomberg News.

Joan’s GF Great Bakes suffers from Fire

This news makes me really sad.  Joan’s makes some of the best frozen GF bagels out there.   I am keeping them in my thoughts and hope you do too! source: Long Island Herald

Babycakes at Rockaway Beach

Get your sugar fix while suntanning at the 97th Street Beach, where a half-dozen vendors share space.  source: New York Post

Sample Gluten-Free Bread on August 21

One of the NYC Celiac Disease Group’s members, Karen Freer, has just started a line of fresh gluten-free rolls, called, Free Bread.  She’s having  a tasting at her home and Meetup Members are invited to join!  source: NYC Celiac Disease Group