Pancake Breakfast at Holden Arboretum

Join us at the Holden Arboretum on Saturday, March 16, for their 2013 Spring Hikes And Pancake Breakfast. Dr. Diane Chernin, our Medical Advisor, will speak at 10:30am on the topic: Avoiding Gluten Pollution – Gluten Free Restaurant Dining.  Plan to join us at the 9:45am seating or choose one of the other breakfast times (9am, 9:45am, 10:30am, 11:15am and noon). Reservations will be accepted between Feb. 22 and March 11 by calling 440.946.4400, ext. 224, and requesting gluten free.  Adults $15, Ages 4-10 $10, Ages 3 and under free.  Explore on your own or join a guided hike on the grounds to search for signs of spring and work up an appetite or work off calories.

Gluten Free Store Tour at Whole Foods Market

Chef Paulette will be leading a GF tour of Whole Foods Market at Cedar Center in University Heights on October 29th at 6:30pm.  Meet in the Cafe. Must register in person or by calling the customer service desk at (216) 932-3918.

Chef Paulette says: We will be sampling some new products and some of your favorites !!

Let us know if you plan to be there by commenting below.

 

Celiac Awareness Tour Comes to Cleveland

It’s time again for the Celiac Awareness Tour stop in Cleveland on Saturday, November 17, 9am – 2pm, at the Holiday Inn on Rockside Road in Independence.  You can expect to sample gluten free products from local and national vendors, watch live cooking demonstrations, meet medical experts and win gluten free prizes.  Admission is $10 for ages 12 and older and is available at the door.  For further information you can call (440) 799-4344.

Half price tickets available here.

Petition for Gluten-Free Labeling

Did you know that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials made a commitment to the celiac community that the gluten-free labeling rule would be completed by the end of the third quarter of 2012 (September 30).

And, where is it?

The American Celiac Disease Alliance has given us the opportunity to express our concerns by signing a petition at the White House website.

Follow the easy signup process (your name and working email address) and add your name to the list.

The goal is 25,000 signatures by November 2nd, so encourage family, friends and colleagues to sign as well.  It would be nice to give meaning to the words “gluten free”.

 

Columbus Celiac Disease Conference

It is time again for the annual Columbus Celiac Disease Conference.

Location Nationwide Children’s Hospital Education Center 700 Children’s Drive Columbus, Ohio 43205
Date Saturday, November 3, 2012 8:00am – 3:30pm
Cost $35 per person for registrations postmarked/receievd by Sept. 7. After that date, fee is $45 per person. children under 12 attend free.
Everyone at the conference must pre-register. No walk-ins accepted Registration fee includes education materials and activities, exhibits and lunch.

Information here using keyword “celiac”.

Separate programs for adults, teens and school age children.

Updates on research, medications and the gluten free diet.

Many gluten free vendors.

Are you making the trip south?  Do you have suggestions for restaurants with GF options in the Columbus area?