Sorry for the last minute notice! Miriam, with Sustainable Health Choices, is teaching a hands on gluten free cooking class tomorrow from 2-4pm. The theme is "easy weeknight breads" using all kinds of gluten free flours. To learn more, visit her website:
http://www.sustainablehealthchoices.com/blog/events/wheat-free-flours/
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010
About me
Hi. My name is Shelby and I decided to help Zach out with the Gluten Free Greensboro blog. I'm 35 years old and was diagnosed with Celiac Disease in August 2009. This came a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. I had never heard of Celiac Disease until I was listening to The People's Pharmacy on NPR one day. What caught my ear first was that it was highly correlated with Type 1 diabetes. Then, I listened to the long list of multi-systematic symptoms and thought that they all sounded a little familiar. I asked my doctor to test me for it and the rest is history. After spending a few days saying farewell to my old life, eating pizza and other fun foods I was planning on missing, I finally went gluten-free in September 2009. I've had my ups and downs over the last 9 months adjusting to a new lifestyle, and I wanted to share my GF in GSO experiences with you. I hope you'll share yours in return. Let's begin this journey...
Friday, April 30, 2010
North Carolina Governor Declares May Celiac Disease Awareness Month
North Carolina Governor Declares May Celiac Disease Awareness Month
• Triangle residents can participate in a gluten-free food drive at various locations or make a monetary donation to help stock the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina
• Bella Monica Italian Restaurant is hosting a six-course gluten-free dinner prepared by Vanessa Maltin, food and lifestyle editor for Delight Gluten-free Magazine
• A top food allergens poster is available for restaurants to download to educate their staff about these items, including gluten
Raleigh, N.C., USA, April 30, 2010 – The Gluten Free Raleigh Blog has announced Governor Beverly Perdue has declared May 2010 “Celiac Disease Awareness Month” in North Carolina. The Gluten Free Raleigh Blog and Pat Berger, leader of the North Raleigh Celiac Sprue Association (CSA) Support Group brought the petition to the Governor’s office regarding the awareness month.
Celiac Disease is a genetic autoimmune disease that affects one in 133 people in the United States. It interferes with the absorption of nutrients from food and can cause gastrointestinal and neurological issues, infertility, skin rashes and cancer. The only treatment for Celiac Disease is lifelong, strict adherence to a gluten-free diet.
“The Governor’s proclamation paves the way to further educate the community on Celiac Disease and helps to create a positive impact on the quality of life for people living with this condition,” said Zach Becker, creator of the Gluten Free Raleigh Blog. “It’s my goal to help raise awareness so those living with this disease can safely eat out at restaurants and have easier access to gluten-free food.”
In an effort to educate, raise awareness and give back to the community, there are a number of gluten-free events scheduled during the month of May.
• A gluten-free food drive will be held on Saturday, May 8 to benefit the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. Special discounts at the drop off locations may be available in exchange for your donation. Bins are set up in each of these locations to accept the packaged gluten-free non-perishable food items:
o Rosie’s Plate – N. Person St., Raleigh
o Bella Monica Italian Restaurant – Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh
o ZPizza – Falls of Neuse Rd., Raleigh and Cornerstone Dr., Cary
o Mellow Mushroom – W. Peace St., Raleigh
o Whole Foods Market, Raleigh – Wade Ave., Raleigh
o Earth Fare – Moncreiffe Rd., Raleigh
o Harmony Farms/Café Harmony – Creedmoor Rd., Raleigh
• A virtual food drive will be held all month to benefit the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina with gluten-free food. The link to donate can be located on the Gluten Free Raleigh Blog.
• On Sunday, May 16, beginning at 5 p.m., Bella Monica Italian Restaurant will host a six-course gluten-free dinner prepared by Vanessa Maltin, food and lifestyle editor for Delight Gluten-free Magazine and Corbett Monica, head chef at Bella Monica Italian Restaurant. They will be preparing dishes from Maltin’s gluten-free cookbook entitled The Gloriously Gluten-Free Cookbook: Spicing Up Life with Italian, Asian and Mexican Recipes. Copies of the cookbook will also be included. Tickets are required for this dining event and can be purchased by calling Bella Monica Italian Restaurant at 919-881-9778.
• The Gluten Free Raleigh Blog worked with Sofia Noble of the design firm This Is Beautiful to create a poster featuring all of the top food allergens, including gluten. This poster is now available for download in English and Spanish at the Gluten Free Raleigh Blog. Wake County restaurant owners may use it to educate their staffs about these foods.
“Research indicates there are approximately three million people living with Celiac Disease in the United States and of those, only about 120,000 have been diagnosed,” said Alice Bast, founder and president of the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA). “It’s great to see North Carolina working to raise awareness about this disease so perhaps others can be accurately diagnosed by their doctors. Zach Becker and the entire North Carolina Celiac Disease community should be commended for their leadership and successful advocacy efforts.”
About Gluten Free Raleigh Blog
Zach Becker was diagnosed with Celiac Disease in May 2008. He founded the Gluten Free Raleigh Blog in August 2008 and has created similar blogs across the state. He has recruited writers for these blogs so gluten-free information in those communities can be shared. The blogs contain restaurant and grocery store reviews, summaries of national news as well as highlight local companies that cater to the gluten-free community. Becker is an advocate for those living with Celiac Disease in the Triangle and donates his time to educate the newly diagnosed, local restaurants and government leaders on this condition.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Earth Fare - Celiac Support Meeting
Celiac Support
Date: January 20, 2010
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Greensboro Earth Fare
Admission: Free
Contact: gso110Community@earthfare.com
If you have been diagnosed with Celiac and don’t know where to turn, then this is the group for you! Come to Earth Fare and talk to others who are going though the same thing, exchange recipes, learn about different gluten-free foods and know that you are not alone!Feel free to bring holiday recipes to share for the first meeting.
Date: January 20, 2010
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Greensboro Earth Fare
Admission: Free
Contact: gso110Community@earthfare.com
If you have been diagnosed with Celiac and don’t know where to turn, then this is the group for you! Come to Earth Fare and talk to others who are going though the same thing, exchange recipes, learn about different gluten-free foods and know that you are not alone!Feel free to bring holiday recipes to share for the first meeting.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Earth Fare - Celiac Support Group Meeting
From http://www.earthfare.com/OurStores/Greensboro.aspx
Celiac Support
Date: December 16, 2009
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Greensboro Earth Fare
Admission: Free
Contact: gso110Community@earthfare.com
If you have been diagnosed with Celiac and don’t know where to turn, then this is the group for you! Come to Earth Fare and talk to others who are going though the same thing, exchange recipes, learn about different gluten-free foods and know that you are not alone!Feel free to bring holiday recipes to share for the first meeting.
Celiac Support
Date: December 16, 2009
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Greensboro Earth Fare
Admission: Free
Contact: gso110Community@earthfare.com
If you have been diagnosed with Celiac and don’t know where to turn, then this is the group for you! Come to Earth Fare and talk to others who are going though the same thing, exchange recipes, learn about different gluten-free foods and know that you are not alone!Feel free to bring holiday recipes to share for the first meeting.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Gluten Free Store Tour - Earth Fare
Living Gluten-Free Store Tour @ Earth Fare
09/23/09 ~ 6:00 pm
Gluten is a special type of protein that is commonly found in many cereal and bread grains such as rye, wheat, and barley. Gluten helps make bread elastic and provides it with the chewy texture it has when eaten. For this reason, gluten that is removed from dough is sticky and feels much like chewing gum. Gluten intolerance, also known as Celiac disease, is a genetic disease that impacts someone’s ability to digest the gluten from cereal grains. In the USA about 1 in 133 people suffer from Celiac disease.
If you are new to a gluten-free lifestyle, feel overwhelmed when you shop, and don’t know where to start or what products taste the best, then come to Earth Fare for a living gluten free tour of the store. We will highlight where to find gluten-free products and taste test some of the most popular brands. Meet others that are going through the same dietary struggles and feel more confident next time you shop.
Sign up at the service center or by calling 369-0190.
Earth Fare Greensboro Information
Store Address:
2965 Battleground Avenue
Greensboro, NC 27408
Hours and Contact Info:
Monday-Saturday 8am-10pm Sunday 9am-9pm
Phone: (336) 369-0190
Email: greensboro110@earthfare.com
09/23/09 ~ 6:00 pm
Gluten is a special type of protein that is commonly found in many cereal and bread grains such as rye, wheat, and barley. Gluten helps make bread elastic and provides it with the chewy texture it has when eaten. For this reason, gluten that is removed from dough is sticky and feels much like chewing gum. Gluten intolerance, also known as Celiac disease, is a genetic disease that impacts someone’s ability to digest the gluten from cereal grains. In the USA about 1 in 133 people suffer from Celiac disease.
If you are new to a gluten-free lifestyle, feel overwhelmed when you shop, and don’t know where to start or what products taste the best, then come to Earth Fare for a living gluten free tour of the store. We will highlight where to find gluten-free products and taste test some of the most popular brands. Meet others that are going through the same dietary struggles and feel more confident next time you shop.
Sign up at the service center or by calling 369-0190.
Earth Fare Greensboro Information
Store Address:
2965 Battleground Avenue
Greensboro, NC 27408
Hours and Contact Info:
Monday-Saturday 8am-10pm Sunday 9am-9pm
Phone: (336) 369-0190
Email: greensboro110@earthfare.com
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Shane's Rib Shack - Free Ribs May 16th
Check out the following offer for FREE RIBS at Shane's Rib Shack on Saturday May 16th, 2009.The first 100 people at every Shane’s will each receive a free half rack of baby back ribs and a large Coca-Cola Zero. The will also receive a numbered "Shaniac" Jersey T-shirt with a number from one to 100 indicating their place in line. The are two Shane's in the Greensboro area; one at Westover Terrace and another on West Wendover Ave.
Click here to see Shane's Gluten Free menu which of course includes the Ribs.
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