The wonderful moms and dads of ROCK (Raising our Celiac Kids) have been hard at work, and here’s the 2009 link to the GF Candy list!

Gluten Free Candy List October 2009

Tips for Enjoying Halloween with Food Restrictions

• Plan ahead!  When possible, look online for favorite candies and snacks and see if they are gluten free.  Some treats that are normally GF or allergen free have different ingredients in the special holiday versions, so always double check. Here’s the Gluten Free Candy List October 2008 and I will post this year’s when it is available.
• Celiac Family has a nice list of candy which is GF and a list of those that are not.
• Kids with Food Allergies has a great resource for safe Halloween activities, games, tips, etc.  Although it’s not directed at people avoiding gluten, a lot of the strategies are the same.
• Here’s another list from Sure foods Living

Here are a few ideas to safely enjoy the celebrations:

• Stash safe bags of candy at friend’s houses for your child, and make that one of your first stops.
• Talk to teachers and parents about focusing parties around activities (like pumpkin carving, apple bobbing, costume contest) rather than just trick or treating.
• Pre-stock your Halloween bag with foods that are allowed for your child (and/or you) so that you can safely snack along the way.
• Have a trade in. Your child can trade the “gluten-y” candies and treats for “safe” treats, or games, stickers, yo-yos, toys, prizes, special outings, etc. You can either stash the problem candy somewhere out of reach, or donate it to the foodbank.  Oriental Trading company has a bunch of inexpensive fun toys.

Start planning ahead for the holidays:

I know it’s only October, but it’s a good time to start thinking about the holidays.  You can make life easier by just making sure you/your hostess gets a gluten free brand of turkey.  I’ve got a Turkey list here, whichI will update again as we get closer to the holidays.

Classes

GF and Healthy:
November 14th, 2009

11:00-1:00

We’ll talk about:

• Different gluten free whole grains and flours and how to use them
• Many GF ways to get fiber
• Easy ways to make meals and baked goods healthier
• Ways to make sure you’re getting the nutrients you need
• and much more!

This class is 2 hours and we will be making a delicious quinoa dish.  To register, see http://www.harriswholehealth.com/services

The cost is $25 per person or two for $40. *  If you have a flexible spending account (FSA) this is reimbursable with a receipt.

Recipes around the web:

• The Gluten Free Goddess has gifted us all with a roundup of her favorite autumn recipes.
• I have a few seasonal recipes on my site that we make every October, like Apple crisp, butternut squash bisque and of course, Pumpkin Seeds

Hot Mulled Cider:

This is a family tradition and one of my favorites!
Serves: 8-10 people. Recipe may be halved or quartered.

Harris Whole Health offers individual sessions, family sessions and classes in Alexandria, VA to help people eat healthier and feel better! Whether you are dealing with Celiac Disease, food allergies, picky eaters, chronic illness, or if you just want to improve your diet, Cheryl can help you achieve your goals. For an appointment with Cheryl Harris, Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist, click here or call 571-271-8742.

Melonie Katz and a variety of other ROCK (Raising Our Celiac Kids) parents have spent countless hours putting together this list of gluten free candy for 2008.

Thanksgiving recipe roundup

Turkey

• Balsamic Roasted Turkey with Apple Stuffing
• Tarragon and Onion Stuffed Roast
• Holiday turkey enchiladas

Stuffing

• Cornbread Stuffing
• Portabella Mushroom Stuffing
• Wild Rice Stuffing

Gravy

• Gluten Free Gravy
• Herb Gravy
• Vegan Gravy

Sides:

• Acorn Squash with Cranberry Stuffing
• Balsamic Honey Roasted Vegetables
• Chestnuts with Brussel Sprouts
• Cranberry Fruit Relish
• Green Bean Casserole

or another one

• Green Bean Casserole
• Roasted Brussel Sprouts
• Sweet Potato Apple Casserole

Soup:

• Easy Pumpkin Soup
  Butternut Soup
• Roast Chicken Soup with Roast Pumpkin and Sage Dumplings

Bread

• Cranberry Nut Bread
• Sweet Potato Cornbread

Dessert:

• Apple Crisp
• Cranberry Crumble
• Crustless Pecan Pie
• Pumpkin Cranberry Upside Down Cake
• Pumpkin Creme Brulee
  Roasted apples with fig and hazelnut stuffing
• Pumpkin Pie
• Sweet Potato Cake with Maple Glaze
• Sweet Potato Pie

Drinks:

• Hot mulled cider

Leftovers

• Turkey and Wild Rice Soup

A roundup of recipe round ups:

from Elana’s pantry:

Advice for a GF Thanksgiving from the Gluten free girl

Gluten free goddess T-day tips for 2008

My Organic Market GF Thanksgiving recipes

Book of Yum’s GF and vegetarian T-day recipes

Thanksgiving recipe roundups from previous years:

2006

2007

Since it’s summer time, this will be a mini newsletter with tidbits from around the web:

Gluten free news:

There’s new research by Dr. Fasano on where and how gluten causes damage in the intestines of people with Celiac Disease.  Here’s an article summarizing the findings.

The rules, they are a changin’

In the past, traveling abroad poses some challenges, since many countries follow guidelines known as the Codex Alimentarius, which defines under 200ppm as gluten free (most experts in this country recommend under 20 ppm).  However, it’s been reported that they’ve decided to lower their limit to 20 ppm.

Canada has become more proactive as well, and has announced new proposed regulations that all gluten sources must be labeled.

Speaking of the new limit, the official ruling on what can, and can’t, be labeled GF in the US is due out in August, 2008, so stay tuned!  However, unlike Canada and abroad, in the US the new ruling is ONLY voluntary.  Essentially, if a company wants to label something as GF, they must comply with the rules, but most of our food supply will still not be required to have gluten information on the label.

Local Events:

The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NCFA) is hosting a special Celiac Awareness Night on Saturday, August 16th for a game against the Colorado Rockies.

Triumph DIning is giving away their dining cards.  But it gets even better!  If enough people take them up on it, they’ll donate to a Celiac related charity.

Good news for multi-allergic chocolate lovers!  Enjoy life has new gluten/dairy/soy/nut free chocolate bars that will be at Whole Foods in August. There’s even a crispy rice bar!

Recipe and info round-up:

We’re seeing GF recipes in the mainstream more and more!  Emeril had a recent episode, with recipes that are gluten free, dairy free, egg free and nut free!  The included a brownie, wraps and more.

A local teen with Celiac Disease, Mike Perlman, has a GF cookbook out called Cookies for Breakfast. While perhaps this is not the healthiest cookbook out there, the proceeds go toward th Juvenile Diabetes and Celiac Disease research.  There was an article about in the Washington Post a few weeks back.

In the mood for some BBQ?  Here’s a bunch of gluten free recipes

The Gluten Free Goddess has a round up of her favorite gluten free products here.

Have a great summer!

Harris Whole Health offers individual sessions, family sessions and group classes to help people eat healthier and feel better! Whether you are dealing with Celiac Disease, food allergies, picky eaters, children on the Autistic spectrum, chronic illness, or if you just want to feel and look better, Cheryl can help you achieve your goals. For an appointment with Cheryl Harris, Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist, please click here or call 571-271-8742.

It’s here and hot off the press! Melanie Katz and several other ROCK (Raising our Celiac Kids) moms have called thousands of companies and put together a list of gluten free candies, just in time for Halloween. Enjoy! Gluten free candy list for Halloween ‘07