Freash, Gluten Free Bread Now Available from Three Sisters Artisan Bakery.
 Three Sisters Bakery is a home based bakery (certified) in Mocksville and makes 5 different kinds of fresh gluten free breads. They are sold at various farmer's markets and stores around the Triad- mostly Winston Salem, though they have just begun selling at the new Whole Foods store in Greensboro. 

Three Sisters also does custom gluten free cakes, gluten free macaroons, chocolate chip cookies and fruit and nut bars as well as granola. 

The Whole Foods in W-S carries a bit more variety (4 kinds of breads as well as the granola) and the Greensboro store carries 3 kinds of breads "French", Quinoa and Sesame Cheddar. In the Greensboro store, the breads are displayed on the shelves opposite the bakery counter where the other breads are- just to the left of the freezer case. The breads are fabulous when fresh (sometimes hard to tell they are GF!) and also refrigerate and freeze well. The Breads are delivered on Tuesday and Friday afternoons. There will be a free tasting tomorrow (TUESDAY May 8th) from 3:30-5:30pm at the Greensboro Whole Foods.

 

contact Three Sisters Artisan Bakery at:

• 433 N. Main St.
• Mocksville, NC 27028

Phone	1 (336) 978-5079
Email	3sartisanbakery@gmail.com

 

Chick-fil-A rolls out a new Gluten Free kid's meal

Special thanks to Mark Baldwin and the Kernersville NC Branch of Chick-fil-A for hosting us this week to try the new menu items! Let Chick-fil-A know what you think of the new menu items at
http://www.chick-fil-a.com/Connect/Contact-Us-CARES or mark.baldwin@chick-fil-a.com

I can rest easy that I now have another option for my three year old son's lunch or dinner on the go! This past week Chick-fil-a, the ever-popular creators of the boneless chicken breast sandwich, announced the launch of not only healthier options for children, but also gluten free grilled chicken nuggets made from a boneless, skinless chicken breast. At 80 calories per four count and only 1 gram of fat, this is by far one of the best fast food options out there for children with celiac disease. The chain will also be carrying Buddy fruits, the squeezable gluten free 100% pure fruit pouch in apple-cinnamon (my son LOVES these no mess- treats), as well as 1% milk, 100% apple juice, and lemonade as drink options for tots.
The gluten free options are part of a larger initiative to improve the quality and health of menu items provided to customers. Chick-fil-A boasts a complete shift away from trans fats in 2008, an across-the board reduction in sodium content including a 40% reduction in its char-grilled chicken fillet, 25% reduction in sodium in all breads, and 10% reduction in sodium in sauces and dressings offered. As a health care provider, I admire these efforts to improve the quality of on the go foods highly. Obesity is a growing concern among American children, as 1 in three are classified as overweight or obese- a startling statistic considering the elevated risks of heart disease, type two diabetes and cancers that come along with a diagnosis of obesity.

Making life easier...

As a the mom of a baby with celiac who is gluten intolerant herself, I've been trying to find a balance between cooking everything from scratch and the realities of life.  Here are a few of the places and things I've come to depend on.

Sandwich bread

Quick:  The Fresh Market now has Udi's in it's frozen section.  Earth Fare has a large selection of gluten free breads.  Sadly the cheapest loaf runs around $6

Cheap:  Amazon.com has Gluten Free Pantry's Sandwich Bread for $23.46 for six boxes.  Since I can get  two loaves out of each box, it comes to about $3 a loaf after the other ingredients come into play.  Amazon has a lot of bulk, convenience gluten free items available on subscribe and save for much cheaper than I can find in town.

Dinner

Quick:  Let's Dish provides a pretty large variety of gluten free meals.  After talking to the manager, I felt good about the lack of cross contamination possibilities.  Another great option is a night out.  All of the Quantance-Weaver restaurants (Lucky 32, Printworks, and Green Valley Grill) are very gluten friendly.  Apparently one of the owners is gluten intolerant, so they know their stuff!  For takeout, my standby is PF Changs (available through takeouttriad.net if you are too lazy to go grab it).

Cheap:  While most entrees are easy to convert to gluten free, I've been amazed at how easy and yummy risotto is.  Naturally gluten free, and, when paired with a gluten free Rotisserie chicken (Costco), it's a family favorite.

Pizza

Quick:  Elizabeth's Pizza, Brixx, Donatos, and Mellow Mushroom all have gluten free pizza.  

Cheap:  Homemade crust and toppings using the mix of your choice.  My favorite lately is thin slices of zucchini topped with sauce, cheese, and pepperoni.

Grocery

Quick:  Harris Teeter has tons of GF items available online for pickup in their Express Lane service

Not-Necessarily Cheap:  Deep Roots Market has great sales on many GF items.  Earth Fare does as well.

This just scratches the surface of my gluten free cheats.  Please leave a comment sharing your favorite.

Gluten Free Cupcakes---That you don't have to bake yourself!

As a lazy mom, I have never baked a birthday cake.  I hated baking.  Seriously, hated it.

Then, in March, two days after tucking into a bakery-bought and gluten-full smash cake, my one year old was diagnosed with Celiac Disease.  Now to combat the additives, preservatives, and high prices of pre-packaged gluten free foods, I am spending a lot of time in the kitchen.

When you are baking, bread, crackers, granola bars, dog treats and cookies every week, it's hard to find the time to make treats for yourself.  So, imagine my excitement when, on a girl's night out, I came across Gluten Free cupcakes at Maxie B's.

There may have been a happy dance.  Just sayin.

Apparently, Maxie B's has a gluten free cupcake of some variety available every day.  They also will create gluten free cakes for you for just $10 more than typical cake prices.  I had them make a GF Key Lime Pie for my cousin with CD and it was amazing.

Since with any bakery cross contamination can be a concern, I e-mailed the owner for clarification of their policies.  Robin Davis's prompt response told me that they use special wash for their utensils and pans along with a dedicated gluten free mixer.   She did mention that the cakes are made in the same kitchen as regular baked goods and that may be a concern for those suffering airborne cross contamination.  She said they have not been told of any reactions so far.

While I can say my cousin had no reaction, I haven't given the cakes to my daughter yet as she is pre-verbal, and we just don't know how sensitive she is.   I'm assuming in a year or two she'll be eating them with abandon!

Happy eating!

Gluten and Toddlers

At age one, my Nephew had surpassed my almost- two year old in weight, and looking at his skinny little body, people started to raise eyebrows: Did I feed him?



When asked at his 18- months appointment, our Pediatrician didn't seem concerned: "He's in the 75th percentile in height and head size, the 3rd percentile in weight- Some kids are just skinny."



When he hadn't gained weight at his two year appointment, and still no gains three months later, we decided to have further testing performed. Blood tests such as tGT (tissue transglutaminase), which tests for IgA antibody, when elevated suggest a diagnosis of Celiac Disease. Sometimes, these blood tests can come back normal despite having the illness, especially if you have already placed your child on a gluten free or semi-gluten free diet. Try to have the testing done before switching your tots diet- this will help reduce the possibility of receiving a false negative. The gold Standard in diagnosis, of course, is small bowel biopsy that looks for flattening and thickening of the gut lining. This is an invasive procedure, something I do not necessarily want to put my under-weight two-year old through. I asked our Pediatrician if having such invasive testing is necessary. The quick answer is no. If you suspect your child may have gluten intolerance, blood testing is warranted, but if he or she responds positively to a gluten free diet, it's not necessary to have an invasive procedure performed. It is only if the diet seems not to help that your pediatrician may order follow up testing including but not limited to biopsy.
For now, blood testing will be enough, and we will keep him on a gluten free diet.
This however, is often easier said than done- Gluten, like too much Yo Gaba Gaba, is everywhere.

Gluten Free Dining Out

Happy Holidays Gluten Free Greensboro! 'Tis the season- that it, the season for hectic schedules, holiday parties and dining out. The holidays can wreak havoc on any diet, but for allergen- sensitive individuals this time of year can be a nightmare. There is no 'cheating' in celiac disease, so I find the best way to safely navigate the holidays- especially if this is your first holiday living a Gluten-free lifestyle- it to be prepared.

Greensboro does have a variety of restaurants with Gluten-free menu options. OSI Restaurant partners- the parent Company to Outback Steakhouse and Carrabbas Italian Grill have made an excellent commitment to providing a large variety of delicious and gluten-free options, including deserts. Ask your hostess for a Gluten-free menu- there is no dusty black "allergy" binder to sift through as in some restaurants, an experience I have often found frustrating, and frankly, a little degrading. Most friends and family members are more than happy to select a restaurant from a list that is willing to accommodate your needs.

Miss Chinese food? PF Changs at the Shoppes on Friendly has a good variety of options and presents food in a discrete, yet very safe manner. Want Pasta? Olive Garden now provides a GF menu that includes penne pasta as an option. Many local Restaurateurs are more than happy to accommodate GF needs, even if it isn't advertised prominently on their menu. I recommend calling ahead- usually between 2 and 4pm is the best time to reach a knowledgeable individual, oftentimes the owner is even available, and can help to arrange a safe and delicious dining experience. If a restaurant isn't willing to accommodate my needs- I do not give them my patronage, but this has rarely been my experience with the Greensboro Restaurant scene.

In addition to dining out- there are many options for sweet treats, breads, and the like in Greensboro. Lindy's Bakery, if you have yet to try it, is an absolute must. The sweets are as delicious as Lindy is knowledgeable, and she is always trying new recipes! Cheesecakes by Alex, one of my favorites on Elm street, makes a delicious GF cheesecake, using almond as a substitute for the traditional graham cracker crust. He does need a few days notice to prepare your special treat, but I have never been disappointed in the quality or presentation of his art. If you are going to a family gathering or work function and aren't sure there will be GF options available, the best bet is to discuss the menu with your host and, if nothing else, offer to bring an item or two. Most individuals in the general public have no idea what Gluten is, more less how to avoid it, and they do not resent your input. Nothing is more embarrassing that hosting an event and having nothing to offer one of your guests!

Happy eating!

GF Cheeseburger Soup

Thanks to A Year of Slow Cooking I ventured out to try a new recipe.  I got so brave that I actually changed it up a bit and made it my own.  Seriously, how can anything with a hunk of Velveeta not by tasty?!  And it proved my theory.  Delic! 

            Cheeseburger Soup

            1.5 lbs of ground beef

            15 oz of Velveeta 

                 (I went for the Mexicana – cube it)

            1 red bell pepper

            2 cups of frozen broccoli

            2 cups of chicken broth (gf of course!)

            1 cup of water

            1 cup of milk

            1 huge russet potato (1” cubes)

Brown the ground beef.  

Chop the bell pepper and potato.  Add the water and veggies to the pot.  Add the broth and water.  Add ground beef.  I cooked it on high for 5 hours.  30 minutes before you’re ready to eat, add the cubed Velveeta and milk.  Slowly stir it in. 

Like most things, this soup was even tastier the next day.  Enjoy!

Sweat Treats in Gboro!

Funny story to share, okay it’s funny to me.  I was at a harvest festival snooping around when I come to a baked goods vendor.  Oh honeys these treats looked so good.  Fluffy.  Fresh.  Chocolatey.  And I visually enjoyed them.  Being the gluten free gal that I am, baked goods come from my kitchen or kitchens of close (and trusted) loved ones.  Seriously. 

So there I am, eyeing the goodies and the nice bakery lady asks, “would you like to try some chocolate chip pumpkin muffin?”

I reply, “no thanks I’m gluten free.”

She gets a huge grin on her face and says, “this is ALL gluten free!”

And I jumped up and down!

Lindy's Choco Pecan Pie

And that is when I met Lindy, the owner of Lindy’s Goodies.  Instant pals! I made my first purchase right on the spot.  I bought the most scrumptious Chunky Oat Bar, it was huge and worth every penny.  Now for those who are gluten free it can be very hard to find delicious pre-baked treats.  This is not where this happy story ends. 

Lindy's Pumpkin Muffs w/Choc Chips

                                                       

This real life fairy tale 

continues, because Lindy’s Goodies is in GREENSBORO!  Ms.  Lindy is well educated in matters of Celiac and gluten intolerance.  She’s also well known for her gf cook books and cooking classes.

Oh yeah, did I mention that Lindy’s Goodies also has gf waffle cones for the Home Land Creamery ice cream they sell?  Waffle cones people!

Lindy and her hubby are working hard to make a go with their bakery on Spring Garden Street in Greensboro.  Please take the time to support this local shop that bakes to our special dietary needs!

Lindy's Goodies
GF Bakery and More!
2823 Spring Garden St.
Greensboro, NC 27403
Phone: 336-790-0267

Check out Lindy’s blog http://lindysgoodiesbakery.com/blog/

Nice to meet you!

Hey gluten free friends!    I'm a new contributor to Gluten Free Greensboro and I'm just so tickled to be typing this entry.  Let me share a bit about myself.  I entered the gf world in 2004, I'm so thankful to the doc who decided to take that random test and opened my eyes to Celiac.  Friends, I was in a world of migraine torture and GI pain.  I'm not going to lie to you.  I love being gluten free.  It changed my life for the better.  How great a problem that's cured by simply changing diet?!  I seldom suffer from migraines and my tummy is so much happier.  Can I get an whoot-whoot?!

Now for those that have been gf for longer than a year you know the grocery market's a changin'!   We can now welcome many  main stream brands with gf  products to our pantries - Chex, Bisquick, Betty Crocker mixes and many more.  And we're lucky to have a few very gf friendly markets EarthFare and Deep Roots that one can walk in and have a wide selection of products.

I hope to share some Gboro gf gems with you in the near future.  

But until then check out my blog for a simply and  yummy anti-noodle lasagna recipe  http://lovemygr8life.blogspot.com/2010/08/simpleantinoodlelasagna.html

Cheers,

Amanda

Greensboro, NC Bloggers Needed

Live in Greensboro, NC?

Live the Gluten Free Lifestyle?

Interested in helping others in your city?

If you have any questions or interest writing about Greensboro please email me.

Zen Cat Bakery

There's a new baker in town (well, she's been around since the beginning of this year, but relatively new) and she's baking up something sweet and yummy for those of us that are gluten free! Some of the magical creations coming out of her kitchen are cookies, cupcakes, brownies, truffles (yes-I said truffles!), breads, and more, and EVERYTHING is gluten free. Zen Cat Bakery takes it a step further and bakes everything vegan too.

My absolute favorite treat of what few I've had the extreme pleasure of trying so far, is the "Oh Snap! Triple Ginger Cookie". It was the BEST ginger cookie I've ever had. Angie, owner of Zen Cat Bakery, explained that she not only uses crystallized ginger, but fresh ginger as well to bake these lovely treats. These cookies will melt in your mouth and ginger lovers will NOT be disappointed! I was also thrilled to try Zen Cat’s "Fig Cookie", which was phenomenal! (See those yummy looking treats in the picture above? Fig Cookies!) Since being diagnosed with Celiac Disease, I've really craved fig cookies and Zen Cat Bakery's "Fig Cookie" is better than any fig cookie I’ve had in my life! Finally, I tried the "Pumpkin Bread", which was so moist and had such a perfect flavor. It's truly hard to believe that these treats are all gluten free AND vegan! You know how most GF baked goods taste like cardboard or turn into a rock within a day? Well, not Zen Cat Bakery's treats. She has some kind of moist magic working with all of the love she puts into her baked goods! Her tag line is perfect: Gluten Free + Vegan + All Love and when you try one of these treats, you’ll wonder how you’ve made it this long without having treated yourself!

Hopefully your mouth is watering by now and you’re wondering, ‘where can I get my hands on one of those Zen Cat Bakery treats?’ Zen Cat Bakery treats can be found in coffee shops, cafes, and markets around Greensboro (and further if you’re in Winston Salem, Archdale, or Mebane). Zen Cat Bakery’s website has a “where to find” section listing the names and addresses of where to find their yummy treats. Even better, if you become a fan of Zen Cat Bakery on Facebook, they post where, and what treats are being delivered each day delivery occurs. If you can’t find Zen Cat Bakery treats at your favorite locations now, just mention it to the business, visit Zen Cat Bakery’s website, and send Angie an email. She’ll definitely explore the opportunity! More demand created for gluten free and vegan deliciousness will create new opportunities, and hopefully, more options for safe eats!

Grocery Store Review: Earth Fare

In Greensboro, Earth Fare is the gluten-free mecca. It has the largest selection of gf products than any other store I have shopped in this city. They even take it a step further and identify sections of the aisles that shelve gf products, making it easier to locate the foods that are most likely safe for a gf lifestyle (you should always read the labels every time, as manufacturers sometimes change ingredients).

Earth Fare is a healthy food store and according to its website, their food philosophy is:

Earth Fare sells foods that are as close to the ground as it gets. Products with these ingredients/processes will not be sold at Earth Fare:

	NO hydrogenated or partially-hydrogenated oils (added trans-fats)
	NO high fructose corn syrup
	NO artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners & preservatives
	NO antibiotics, synthetic growth hormones or animal by-products in the feed (fresh meats & milk)
	NO bleached or bromated flour
	NO irradiated single source spices, produce or meat
	NO animal by-products in pet foods
	NO inhumane treatment of the animals providing us with dairy, meat and eggs

The last time I was in Earth Fare, I picked up a brochure listing the thousands of gf products Earth Fare offers. They have cereals, crackers, frozen and fresh breads, snacks, nutrition bars, cookies, frozen dinners, frozen breakfasts, baking mixes, frozen pizza, beer, flours, etc.

Some of my favorite brands are:

• Amy's
• Annie's Homegrown
  
• Lara Bars
• Moo Moo's

As far as prices go, Earth Fare seems to have the best prices on most, if not all, of the gf products they carry that can be found in other grocery stores. Trust me, I've done the comparison. I was actually shocked at first, but it makes sense if you were to think about the economics, simple supply and demand.

Hours and Contact Info

Monday - Saturday: 8am - 9pm Sunday: 9am - 9pm
Phone: 336-369-0190
Email: Greensboro110@earthfare.com

Store Address

2965 Battleground Avenue
Greensboro, North Carolina 27408

Earth Fare - Celiac Support Group Meeting

Celiac Support Group

Date:	July 21, 2010
Time:	7:00 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!

Restaurant Review - Carrabba's Italian Grill

When I first found out that Carrabba's Italian Grill offered a GF menu, I was in disbelief. I mean, Carrabba's is an Italian restaurant, right? Meaning pasta, right? Well, yes, it is true that Carrabba's is an Italian restaurant with pasta, but it really does have a GF menu. And, the menu isn't short of choices relative to their regular menu.

Before I get to the review, I must confess that I've been holding off on this review for some time. The reason why is because I was not sure if I was truly eating there safely or not. You see, I had not been glutenated that I was aware of. At least, not until a few weeks ago. And that will be a story for another time, but the point is, now that I know what getting sick from cross contamination is like, I feel like I can honestly give this review.

So, let me just tell you that I have had Carrabba's 4 times, in two different states, since I have been diagnosed and I absolutely love my meals there. I seem to always lean towards Chicken Bryan because I am a goat cheese fanatic, and it is worth every penny. As far as choices for sides to accompany the dishes, the GF menu is only missing one item that the regular menu has. I've gotten sauteed spinach, garlic mashed potatoes, and broccoli and cauliflower on each separate occasion and have enjoyed every bite of this meal. It also comes with a salad, and I have to admit, I always go for their mediterranean salad because I love the pesto dressing that it is served with.

The servers and the host staff are all well educated on the seriousness of the need to have a GF meal that is not cross-contaminated, which always makes me feel a little more confident when eating at a restaurant. The location I've frequented most in Greensboro is the one on New Garden Rd. The staff there is fabulous, I cannot even come up with a single negative thing to say about them.

Bottom line is that I have not gotten sick from eating at Carrabba's and I would highly recommend it to those of you out there seeking a GF dining experience. It beats cleaning dishes!

Cooking Class - June 6, 2010

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/

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...

North Carolina Governor Declares May Celiac Disease Awareness Month

Media Release

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.

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.

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.

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