ngb. Gluten Free Lager

Found this gluten free beer at Trader Joe’s. $1.17 + tax for a single bottle.

Ingrediants are water, sorghum, rice, hops and yeast. Brewed and bottled by Minhas Craft Brewery in Wisconsin. Seems to be a Trader Joe’s private label brand.

So what does it taste like? To my uneducated palate it tastes like beer.

This lager gets mixed reviews online. I saw a funny comment that a Trader Joe’s clerk had said that ngb stands for “not good beer”.

I enjoyed it. Especially at that price. I wouldn’t make a special trip, but I’d get it again when I’m next at Trader Joe’s.

The Celiac Project Podcast: 2 Guys Talking Gluten Free

Are you a podcast lover? Here’s one to try. And if you don’t listen to podcasts you don’t know what you’re missing!

The 1st episode of “The Celiac Project Podcast: 2 Guys Talking Gluten Free” is now available for free on iTunes.

I was able to subscribe in my phone’s podcast app by adding their podcast feed url. http://celiacprojectpodcast.libsyn.com/rss

This first episode introduces director of “The Celiac Project” Michael Frolichstein discussing celiac disease and navigating a gluten free lifestyle with fellow comrade and celiac, Cam Weiner.

I liked the easy, back and forth exchange. They are clearly knowledgeable about celiac disease and living gluten free and want to share their insights. I also like the fact that these guys are different ages and at different stages from diagnosis. Plus, they are guys. As they point out, so often celiac disease and the gluten free lifestyle have a female-centric focus. Is there a gender difference? Look forward to finding out.

Free GIG Membership

The GIG (Gluten Intolerance Group) has announced that membership is now free.

You can read more and sign up here.

From their website:

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Since 1974, the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America (GIG) has been fulfilling the needs of the gluten-free community. From providing local support through one of our many Branch locations, to gathering educational information for those who are newly diagnosed and seeking answers; GIG is the trusted resource for thousands worldwide living gluten-free. In addition to our community outreach, GIG also provides access to safe food options you can trust through our pioneering certification programs; the Gluten Free Certification Program (GFCO), with over 29,000 products certified worldwide, and the Gluten Free Food Service (GFFS) Certification Program, with over 2,900 restaurants and food service locations certified in the U.S.

We invite you to join GIG now for free, and become part of an organization dedicated to serving and empowering the gluten-free community. GIG has eliminated our annual membership dues to extend our outreach and resources to everyone in our gluten-free community and beyond.

What does being a member of GIG mean to you? As a thank you for your decision to become a National member, we want to offer you not only the same resources and information that you expect from our organization, but also new premiums that benefit you directly. You can expect benefits to include, but not be limited to, the following:

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Mama Mary’s Gluten Free Pizza Crusts

Here’s one of my favorite finds at Marc’s: Mama Mary’s Gluten Free Pizza Crusts

The 2 pack sells for $2.73 and each 7″ crust has 220 calories.  They are certified gluten free.  Marc’s sells them in the aisle with the other pizza making supplies.

They are easy to make.  Just brush the crusts with olive oil, add your favorite toppings and bake  for 5 1/2 to 8 minutes.

I’m a traditionalist and use tomato sauce, mushrooms and whatever cheese I have handy.  The crust is dense and chewy without the usual gluten free crumbs.

But I also bake the crusts and use them as flatbreads for sandwiches.

Mama Mary Sandwich

This tasty sandwich is turkey, lettuce, tomato and mango chutney.

Some of my gluten eating companions ask for these gluten free crusts and like them better than their gluten containing counterparts.