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
Stuffing
Gravy
Sides:
or another one
Soup:
Bread
Dessert:
Drinks:
Leftovers
Thanksgiving recipe roundups from previous years:
Tips for Enjoying Halloween with Food Restrictions
There are a few spots left for the Oct 4th class:
Art of Living Gluten Free
Saturday, October 4th
11:00-12:30
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.
Fruity Apple Bars:
Since apples are in season, this is is a moist and tasty nutritious snack. You can either buy pre-ground almonds or make them by grinding almonds in your food processor until they are just starting to clump. If you grind too long, you’ll get nut butter. You can also get creative and substitute different nuts or dried fruits.
8 dates
1 egg or one “flax egg” (3 Tablespoons of water, 1 tablespoon ground flax seed)
1 1/4 cup almond meal
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt
1/2 cup dried apricots
1/4 cup (one small box) raisins
1 cup of chopped unpeeled apple, which is about 3/4 a small apple
1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Preheat oven to 325 and line an 8X8 pan with parchment paper.
Heat 1/2 cup water on the stovetop or in a microwave. Add dates, allow to sit for a few minutes. Drain dates and puree it with the egg or flax egg in a food processor.
Mix all other ingredients thoroughly in a large bowl, then add in the date paste and mix until everything is wet. Pour into prepared pan and press down evenly. Bake for 28-30 minutes.
Allow to cool or the bars will be crumbly.
Recipes around the web:
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.
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