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Dr. Samantha April 13, 2014

Dinner with Laura Russell- The Brassica Book is Here!

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A Dinner with Laura Russell
hosted by Harvester Brewing

To celebrate the release of Russell’s book, brassicas, Chef Neil Davidson of Harvester Gastropub has teamed up with Laura B. Russell to offer a seven course dinner paired with Harvester’s gluten-free ales.

Laura B. Russell is food writer and recipe developer based in Portland, Oregon. She is a “FoodDay” columnist for the Oregonian, author of and The Gluten-Free Asian Kitchen, and now Brassicas (obviously) and former associate editor of the cookbook division of Food & Wine. Laura has contributed articles and recipes to many food publications, among themPrevention, Living Without, Easy Eats, NW Palate, and Portland’s MIXmagazine.

Menu:

1st: Antipasti Platter: Greek shaved cabbage and fennel, Mexican pickled vegetables, smoky kale salad with toasted almonds and egg, smoked trout, kimchi, flatbread arugula and prosciutto pizza
2nd: Caldo verde (collard green soup) with salt cod fritters
3rd: Poached lingcod, cabbage confetti quinoa, slaw
4th: Dark Ale braised beef short ribs, cauliflower rice, lemon thyme vinaigrette
5th: Rogue Creamery’s Caveman Blue cheese, tatsoi and blueberry salad
6th: Grapefruit juniper sorbet, shorbread cookies 7th: Hazelnut-crusted chocolate cake, vanilla anglaise includes beer pairings

When:  Tuesday, April 15th @ 7:00pm
Where: Harvester Brewing 2030 SE 7th Avenue Portland, OR 97214
Tickets: $65 – Purchase online HERE.

 

 

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Dr. Samantha March 17, 2014

Gluten-free Brassicas Cooking Class with Laura Russell

Laura has a new book coming out in just a few weeks and we’re so excited! She’s going to do a book release cooking demo/instructional class with tasting, of course, at Good Keuken Kitchen Saturday April 5th from 10am to noon. Doesn’t the menu look divine? Check it out here. Register here.

Laura Russell & Brassicas: Cooking the World’s Healthiest Vegetables

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Charred Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta and Fig Glaze
Roasted Cauliflower with Salsa Verde
Kohlrabi and Broccoli Stalk Slaw
Tatsoi and Blueberry Salad

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Dave December 2, 2011

We Love It: The Gluten-Free Asian Kitchen by Laura B. Russell

The Gluten-Free Asian Kitchen by Laura B Russell

I love Asian food, and it’s one of those things where a person might think that there isn’t any wheat or gluten involved (it’s mostly about rice, right?), but unfortunately that’s not the case. There is very often wheat flour used as a thickener in the sauce, as a binder in something that is traditionally made without wheat, or as a main ingredient in something like noodles. Want to enjoy some delicious Asian cuisine without the worry? The Gluten-Free Asian Kitchen cookbook by Laura B. Russell is here to help.

The Recipes

Something great about this book is that so many cultures are represented. There is Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad, Korean Bibimbap, Singapore Radish Cakes, Chinese Mandarin Pancakes, Thai Khao Man Gai, Japanese Pork Tonkatsu and more. The book has a great deal of breadth, covering everything from sauces and appetizers, to noodles and dumplings, from meats and tofu to alcohol and sweets. There are also a number of vegetarian dishes. Everything looks really great, and once a person has a couple of the Asian sauces necessary, someone with a reasonably stocked kitchen should be able to find something in the book that they can cook up on short notice.

Shredded Chicken with Creamy Sesame Sauce

The Shredded Chicken with Creamy Sesame Sauce is really quick and easy to prepare. People who enjoy a good peanut sauce will like this recipe. Despite being simple to throw together, this dish has a kind of sophistication that makes it perfect to serve when you’re entertaining. Finally, it’s a great recipe to make extra for leftovers, especially the sauce. If you keep some of this sauce in the fridge, you can throw it on just about anything to make a quick lunch.

Korean-style Chicken Tacos

The Korean-style Chicken Tacos are the kind of item that will make your family wander into the kitchen and ask “What are you cooking? It smells good!” With chicken marinaded in Korean chili powder, mirin, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil, they have a unique and very delicious flavor. When we made them, we both had the experience that we hadn’t tasted anything quite like them before. These are supposed to be served with cucumber, kimchi, and bean sprouts, but we thought that they were wonderful with kimchi and red cabbage.

Black Cod Braised with Savory Miso Glaze

Once you get over the sticker shock when buying black cod, you’ll be happy that you gave this dish a try. Like the Korean chicken tacos, this dish has a unique flavor. The glaze is made with sake, mirin, sugar, and miso paste. The only complication is that the fish should be marinaded overnight, so you need to think ahead. The book suggests serving it with pickled ginger, a recommendation we whole-heartedly second. The acidity of the ginger really does something wonderful to the flavor of the fish.

Sticky Rice Dumplings with Chicken and Mushrooms

Here are the Sticky Rice Dumplings with Chicken and Mushrooms. There are several dumpling recipes in this book, and these were the first we tried. While the stuffing in the dumplings was delicious, the dumplings as we had cooked them were incredibly sticky and it seemed like the dough was too thick.

We had tried this recipe right before we attended the soups class that the author taught at Bob’s Red Mill. During a break in the class we asked Russell some questions about the recipe. We had a conversation about the dumplings and their preparation, and she ended up very kindly inviting us to come by her house to see how they are done. Besides the dumplings, Russell also showed us how to prepare the Gingery Pork Pot Stickers from her book. The dumplings and the pot stickers both turned out great, and we learned some tricks about preparing both dishes.

When properly prepared, the dumplings do end up being somewhat sticky. This is because the shell is made with rice flour. There are some things to keep in mind, however. One is that if the dumplings are undercooked, they’ll be even more sticky. If the dumplings are so sticky that you can’t get them out of the pan, off the spoon, off your fingers, etc., then they probably need to cook longer. Also, it’s a good idea to let them set a while after they are done cooking. Russell uses parchment paper in her steamer to keep them from sticking to the pan. We found that using a silicone spatula to move the dumplings kept them from sticking to our utensils. Finally, although it can be difficult to do so, when making the dumplings, try to put them together in such a way that the shell is of even thickness all around. Mine ended up being really bulky on the bottom where the dumpling shells sealed.

Gluten Free Pot Stickers in Process

With the pot stickers, there is a point where you throw some water into a pan of heated oil, and it bears repeating that the cook needs to hold a lid over the pan but tilted to keep oil from spattering on them. Aside from this one tricky maneuver, the pot stickers are easier to make, and they’re delicious!

More About the Book

In addition to the recipes, this book has a wealth of information about the ingredients, sauces, and kitchen tools used for making Asian food. You will find here: A chart listing common Asian food ingredients, whether they may contain gluten or not, and brands and sources for gluten-free alternatives; an extensive guide and glossary for common Asian spices, ingredients, sauces, condiments, pantry items, cooking tools, and gadgets; and last, a short primer about enjoying sake by Oregon sommelier Marcus Pakiser.

More About the Author

Laura B. Russell writes “Gluten Freedom,” a monthly column for the Oregonian’s Food Day section. See here for a whole list of previous columns. She is also a contributor to Portland’s MIX magazine, online gluten-free magazine Easy Eats, and Living Without Magazine. She also somehow finds time to keep a blog: “Notes from a Gluten-Free Kitchen” at www.laurabrussell.com.

Wrap-up

Many times when I’m sitting down to write an article, I try to come up with an angle. I spent an inordinate amount of time trying to figure out an appropriate angle for this book review, but couldn’t really come up with anything. Finally I realized that there wasn’t any good angle except to say that it’s a great cookbook and we love it. The Gluten-Free Asian Kitchen fills a glaringly empty niche in our gluten-free cookbook library, and does so with great success. We’ve also become huge fans of the author, Laura B. Russell, and can’t wait for her next book.

The Gluten-Free Asian Kitchen by Laura B. Russell – 2011 – Ten Speed Press

Get The Gluten-Free Asian Kitchen on Amazon!

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: Cookbook, Portland, Review, Vegetarian

Dave October 26, 2011

Laura B. Russell’s Gluten Free Soups Class at Bob’s Red Mill

Delicious International Soups with Laura B. Russell

If you haven’t been to a cooking class at Bob’s Red Mill, the format is less participatory and more like watching someone cook while they give you tips on how to be successful with the dishes. Everyone is given a handout with recipes for the dishes being prepared. At the front of the class there is a large island with burners and cutting boards, where the cook does their work. On either side of the island, hanging from the ceiling, are two monitors which show a view from above the cooking area, so that you can see what’s going on inside the pots while the food is being prepared. As the dishes are finished, samples are handed around to everyone in the class. Also, audience members are encouraged to ask questions, and the crowd this night was very inquisitive.

We recently attended the aforementioned gluten-free soups class at Bob’s Red Mill. The class was taught by Laura B. Russell, the author of The Gluten-Free Asian Kitchen, which we are currently working our way through. The other upcoming gluten-free class happening there is a desserts class with Crave Bake Shop’s Kyra Busanich (see here for details). More information about Laura B. Russell is available at her website, www.laurabrussell.com. She also writes a monthly column for the Oregonian’s Food Day section called “Gluten Freedom” (click here for a list of previous columns), and is also a contributor to Portland’s MIX magazine and to Easy Eats and Living Without magazine.

The dishes included in the handout were: Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup, Creamy Curried Millet and Vegetable Soup, Brazilian Cheese Puffs, Eastern-European Style Mushroom and Buckwheat Soup, Wild Rice Soup with Smoked Sausage, and Peruvian Quinoa Chowder. We got samples of the first four of these dishes, and they were all really delicious. The Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup was my favorite. It’s got an amazing ginger, cumin, and cinnamon spice blend, and features fresh mint added at the end. The recipe for this dish can be found here at Russell’s website. This recipe happens to be vegan. A bunch of the recipes on her site are vegan/vegetarian friendly.

The items that prompted the most questions and discussion were the Brazilian Cheese Puffs. Fortunately, the recipe for this dish is also available at her website, here: Brazilian Cheese Puffs. Russell noted that a person could make larger sized puffs and use them for hamburger buns, or make smaller sized puffs and then stuff them to create hors d’oeuvres. She also noted that the most important ingredients are the tapioca flour, the milk, and the eggs. So a person could change up the cheeses used, and also try different milk substitutes.

During the break we went up and introduced ourselves. We had some questions about a recipe that we had tried out of the Gluten Free Asian Kitchen book. Russell was very friendly and was happy to have a long discussion about cooking dumplings with us. After the class, she was available for more questions and also to sign copies of her book.

We thought that this was a fun and rewarding class and would encourage anyone out there who is interested in food or cooking to check out the classes at Bob’s Red Mill. Upcoming classes can be found listed here. Note that not all of their classes are gluten-free. This one wasn’t really billed as a gluten-free class, but everything in it was gluten-free. If you wanted to attend this class but missed it, we were told that this class and the desserts class taught by Kyra Bussanich will be repeating in February. You can reserve a spot now by calling Bonnie at Bob’s Red Mill 971-206-2208 (Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM).

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Dr. Samantha April 18, 2016

Gluten-Free PDX Round Up 4/18/16

gluten-free PDXPlease let me know via our contact form if you have any gluten-free news or events you’d like us to consider sharing!

News  & Interest Round Up

Celiac disease raises risk of pregnancy complications, including premature including spontaneous abortions and premature delivery. But they are saying no relationship to fertility.

The world’s first GF barley beer will make its appearance in Germany today! Using Kebari barley (non-GMO). I don’t love the ‘gluten removed’ thing but here you go…

Childhood Celiac Disease News– same immune response occurs in children as adults when exposed to wheat.

DSC_51971-300x198Recipes

Craving some homemade Italian food? Try this recipe: GF dairy free Parm, with delicious basil “ricotta cheese”. From my blog

GF Asian Pot stickers with pork and ginger. Don’t miss out on your favorite Asian recipes, from the lovely Laura B. Russell.

Events

PDX (GIG) Gluten Intolerance Group Monthly Meeting.  5/14/2016 Sat 10:00 AM 12:00 PM PPMC HCC 2,3 – No speaker this month.

Hawthorne Fish House is hosting a “dine to support” Camp Blue Spruce night April 20th between 5 and 9 PM! A portion of the evening’s proceeds will go to support Camp Blue Spruce, an overnight camp for kids with food allergies and Celiac.

Gluten-free Food Allergy Fest. October 1-2, 2016. by Gluten-free & More Magazine.  I’ll be speaking there again this year. They’re moving to the Expo center!

Yours in Health,

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Dr. Samantha September 22, 2015

Gluten-free Food and Allergy Fest PDX!

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So excited for the Gluten Free & More (used to be Living Without) Expo this weekend.

There will be a ton of local and national vendors with yummy treats and samples.

WHEN: September 26-27, 2015 – 10am-4pm

WHERE : Columbia Conference Center 8439 NE Columbia Blvd

TICKETS: click here. They are also available at the door. I have $5 off coupons at my office, feel free to swing by and pick them up!

GFFAF-PDX-Version-3-300x266   I spoke at the event last year and it was fabulous (the event, and my talk, of course.) 🙂
I’ll be speaking again this year.

   Lecture Schedule Saturday September 26th:

10:30-11:30 am – Nadine Grzeskowiak, RN, BSN, CEN – The Paleo Lifestyle: What is Paleo and Why it Helps Healing
11:40-12:40 pm – Dr. Samantha Brody – Maximizing Your Energy on a Gluten-Free Diet
12:50-01:50 pm – Laura Byrne Russell – Identifying Gluten in Common Asian Ingredients
02:00-03:00 pm – Jenna Drew – Essential Oils to Boost Immunity and Relieve Digestive Issues
03:10-04:00 pm – Kristine Kidd – Whole Grain and Naturally Gluten-Free Baking

 

Demo Schedule Saturday September 26th:

10:30-11:30 am – Jules Shepard – Learning to Use Your Bread Machine: from Introduction to Perfection
11:40-12:40 pm – Kyra Bussanich – 10 Secrets to Award-Winning Pastries from a 3-Time Cupcake Wars Champion
12:50-01:50 pm – Sueson Vess – Eat.Real.Food. & Eat.Real.Dessert.
02:00-03:00 pm – Udi’s/Glutino – Creative Cooking and Baking Ideas Using Glutino’s Pretzels
03:10-04:00 pm – Amy Fothergill – Gluten-Free Treats and Desserts

Lecture Schedule Sunday September 26th:

10:30-11:30 am – Nadine Grzeskowiak, RN, BSN, CEN – Gut Microbiome: Bigger Deal than We Knew
11:40-12:40 pm – Dr. Samantha Brody – Maximizing Your Energy on the Gluten-Free Diet
12:50-01:50 pm – Theresa Nicassio PhD – Out of the Shadows: The Unspoken Social and Emotional Challenges of Living with Food Sensitivities
02:00-03:00 pm – Kristine Kidd – Whole Grain and Naturally Gluten-Free Baking
03:10-04:00 pm – Jenna Drew – Essential Oils to Boost Immunity and Relieve Digestive Issues

Demo Schedule Sunday September 26th:

10:30-11:30 am – Jules Shepard – Learning to Use Your Bread Machine: from Introduction to Perfection
11:40-12:40 pm – Sueson Vess – Eat.Real.Food. & Eat.Real.Dessert.
12:50-01:50 pm – Udi’s/Glutino – Creative Cooking and Baking Ideas Using Glutino’s Pretzels
02:00-03:00 pm – Amy Fothergill – Gluten-Free Treats and Desserts
03:10-04:00 pm – Scratch & Grain Baking Co. – Ease of Baking with Kids (Even Dads Can Do It)

I’ll be at a table all day too. Come say hi.
Hope to see you there!

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Dr. Samantha September 9, 2015

Gluten-Free News Round-up 9/8/15

gluten-free PDXSorry for the break. Crazy summer over here. Please let me know via our contact form if you have any news or events (or recipes) you’d like us to consider sharing!

News  & Interest Round Up

FREE Gluten-free Essentials e.Book. By yours truly. A simple guide to the basics and more.

Facebook Group. Did you know that we have a Gluten Free Portland facebook group with over 1700 members? It’s an incredibly supportive place to get your questions answered about eating GF in PDX. I review member requests weekly.

Gluten-free Cheerios– Updated Position Statement on Gluten-free Wachdog.

Gluten Content of Gluten Digestive Enzyme Supplements: A Very Brief Summary. On Gluten-free Watchdog. In Time.

Recipes

Simple Tasty Gluten-free Chia Pudding. From my blog at DrSamantha.com.

Round up of Paleo and Gluten-free Quiche crust recipes. From Paleo Grubs. Can’t wait to try the spaghetti squash one.

Events

Secret Supper Society Paleo Charity Dinner Saturday September 12th. Chef Ryan never disappoints. Seriously.

PDX GIG Meeting Saturday September 12, 2015. Ongoing Gluten-free Support group at the Portland NE Providence Medical Center.

Gluten-free Portland meetup dinner at Troutini in Troutdale. Thursday September 10th at 6pm. RSVP here.

Gluten-free Food and Allergy Fest September 26-27 by Gluten-free & More Magazine. I’ll be presenting here as well, along with a number of other local folks: Laura B Russell, Kyra Bussanich, Nadine the Gluten-free RN and more…we’ll keep you posted as more info comes in.

Yours in Health,

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Filed Under: Classes & Events, News

Dr. Samantha July 26, 2015

Weekly Round Up: Gluten-free PDX 7/26/15

gluten-free PDXPlease let me know via our contact form if you have any news or events you’d like us to consider sharing!

News  & Interest Round Up

Facebook Group. Did you know that we have a Gluten Free Portland facebook group with over 1700 members? It’s an incredibly supportive place to get your questions answered about eating GF in PDX. I review member requests weekly.

100% Gluten-free Diet is Necessary for Gut Healing in Celiacs. In American Journal of Gastroenterology. We knew this but more evidence is always helpful for those who may not be 100% compliant.

Scientists Develop a ‘Celiac’ Pill. In Time. Not sure about this one, folks.

Gluten-free medication list. Did you know there can be gluten in prescription medications? This is a good resource to check.

Brooklyn House Fire. Brooklyn House is still looking to raise money for their rebuild after a devastating fire last month. Please jump over and donate to the gofundme campaign! Rally for our community.

Recipes (repeats from last week…)

The Coolest Lemonade Ever. From my friend Julie Morris’s blog Julie Morris, Savoring the Superfood Lifestyle.

Key Lime Mojito Ice Pops. From local Blogger Chrystal Carver on Gluten-free Palate.

Chicken Prosciutto Involtini.  From NomNom Paleo.

Events

PDX GIG Meeting Saturday August 8, 2015. Ongoing Gluten-free Support group at the Portland NE Providence Medical Center.

Gluten-free Food and Allergy Fest September 26-27 by Gluten-free & More Magazine. I’ll be presenting here as well, along with a number of other local folks: Laura B Russell, Kyra Bussanich, Nadine the Gluten-free RN and more…we’ll keep you posted as more info comes in.

Yours in Health,

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Dr. Samantha July 5, 2015

Weekly Round Up: Gluten-free PDX 7/5/15

gluten-free PDXPlease let me know via our contact form if you have any news or events you’d like us to consider sharing!

News  & Interest Round Up

Facebook Group. Did you know that we have a Gluten Free Portland facebook group with over 1700 members? It’s an incredibly supportive place to get your questions answered about eating GF in PDX. I review member requests weekly.

For Many Gluten isn’t the Villian. In Time. There are some parts of this piece that make me really frustrated but worth a read.

The Myth of Big Bad Gluten. In the NYT. An opinion piece. Food for thought.

Spouses and Relatives of Celiac Patients at Greater Risk of Autoimmune Disease.

Brooklyn House Fire. Please jump over and donate to the gofundme for the Brooklyn House. They had a fire and are trying to rebuild. Let’s rally for our community here!

Recipes (repeats from last week…)

Rosemary Chard Frittata. From My Blog.

Nicoise-ish Salad. From Rubies and Radishes.

Spicy Cashew Beef with Sweet Potato Noodles. From Everyday Paleo.

Events

PDX GIG Meeting Saturday July 11, 2015. Ongoing Gluten-free Support group.

GF Meetup after the GIG Meeting Saturday July 11, 2015 at Costello’s Travel Caffe (Meetup organizer states that contamination risk is ‘medium.)

Gluten-free Food and Allergy Fest September 26-27 by Gluten-free & More Magazine. I’ll be presenting here as well, along with a number of other local folks: Laura B Russell, Kyra Bussanich, Nadine the Gluten-free RN and more…we’ll keep you posted as more info comes in.

Yours in Health,

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Filed Under: Classes & Events, News Tagged With: gf pdx, gluten-free, Gluten-Free Beer, gluten-free pdx

Dr. Samantha June 29, 2015

Weekly Round Up: Gluten-free PDX 6/28/15

gluten-free PDXPlease let me know via our contact form if you have any news or events you’d like us to consider sharing!

News  & Interest Round Up

Brooklyn House Fire. Please jump over and donate to the kickstarter for the Brooklyn House. They had a fire and are trying to rebuild. Let’s rally for our community here!

Facebook Group. Did you know that we have a Gluten Free Portland facebook group with over 1700 members? It’s an incredibly supportive place to get your questions answered about eating GF in PDX. I review member requests weekly.

Dietary Guidelines Shouldn’t Limit Healthy Fat Intake.

This isn’t really news but I’ve been all up in local author Laura Russell’s Brassica cookbook over the last few weeks. Almost all of the recipes are GF. It’s easy and a good reminder to get healthy veggies on your plate!

Celiac Antibody Tests Positive Years Before “Diagnosis.” In Gastroenterology and Endoscopy News

Recipes

Rosemary Chard Frittata. From My Blog.

Nicoise-ish Salad. From Rubies and Radishes.

Spicy Cashew Beef with Sweet Potato Noodles. From Everyday Paleo.

Events

PDX GIG Meeting Saturday July 11, 2015. Ongoing Gluten-free Support group.

Gluten-free Food and Allergy Fest September 26-27 by Gluten-free & More Magazine. I’ll be presenting here as well, along with a number of other local folks: Laura B Russell, Kyra Bussanich, Nadine the Gluten-free RN and more…we’ll keep you posted as more info comes in.

Yours in Health,

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