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Kyra is on Cupcake Wars Again! The Showdown.

FullSizeRenderKyra Bussanich of Kyra’s Bake Shop is once again competing on an all-new Cupcake Wars. The Food Network describes this as the “Ultimate Showdown – Get ready for a cupcakebattle royale as four of the best Cupcake Wars bakers of all time face off in a one-of-a-kind baking adventure” – trying to become the ONLY 4-time winner of that competition – and still the only Gluten-free winner ever, competing against “regular” bakers. First episode – next Monday, May 2 – click here for showing deets.

I got a chance to catch up with her and ask a few questions. I can’t wait for the show!!

Q: We hear that you’re going to be on Cupcake Wars once again. What made you decide to go back?

A: I am grateful to Cupcake Wars for pushing our creative boundaries. Each time we compete on the show, it spurs us to think beyond flavor combinations we’ve ever attempted before, and I just love what happened when all the barriers come down and we can dream big!

Q: How many times have you been on the show? How many times have you won?

A: This will be our 6th appearance. Out of our previous 5 appearances, we’ve won 3 times, and been the runners up twice. NO ONE has won more than 3 times, so we will be attempting to break the record on Monday May 2nd.

Q: Are you baking all gluten-free? Is it a gluten-free episode?

A: I AM baking all gluten-free, and competing against “regular” bakers, just like the previous episodes. However, this time, all of us have won Cupcake Wars in the past, so we are all well-experienced, which ups the competition.

Q: Can you give us a hint as to how you did?

A: Ahh, you’ll just have to tune in and watch! 😉

Gluten-Free PDX Round Up 4/25/16

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News  & Interest Round Up

Free resource. If you or someone you love are new to eating Gluten-free or have questions about testing, cross-contamination or celiac vs gluten sensitivity, grab my Gluten-free Essentials eBook. It’s free, but not for much longer!

Traveling While Gluten-Free; a survival guide with helpful tips on how to avoid gluten on your next travel adventure.

GF Jewish Restaurant in Portland (Maine) cooking Passover meals – only local and organic ingredients, and 100% GF (even the matzoh!)

Recipes

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Cook this: Fresh and Local GF Fish Tacos with delicious slaw. Be sure to check in with your local fishmonger at Flying Fish Co. for the freshest fish available in PDX. From my blog

Tired of eating the same snacks every day? This recipe is a must: Fried Green Plantains with Mango Avocado Salsa. Thanks to NomNomPaleo for helping level up our snacks!

GF Almond Macaroons. French country-style, great for Passover, or any time you’re needing a little treat 🙂

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.

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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Gluten-Free PDX Round Up 4/18/16

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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.

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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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Gluten-Free PDX Round Up 4/14/16

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Liberté from Gluten in Paris, France. “In a world of pastry, gluten-free is coming into its own”

Key Gene in Development of Celiac Disease Found in “Junk” DNA. 40% of the population carry the main risk factor for celiac disease but only 1% develop the disease according to this study.

New iPhone app “Celitax” launched in Canada to help people with celiac disease keep track of GF purchases to apply towards tax credit. Think GF alternative foods should qualify for medical expense tax credit?

Recipes

quinoa_saladNeed some new recipe ideas for this amazing spring weather? This Asparagus, Snap Pea and Quinoa Salad uses ingredients that are in season and will not disappoint! From my blog.

GF Veggie Burrito Recipe with homemade GF flour tortillas from the fabulous GFJules. Don’t forget the guac dressing 🙂

Ever waited for 1+ hours on a weekend in Portland just to get some pancakes for brunch? Make these at home and skip the brunch lines: Cinnamon Coconut GF Pancakes. From the lovely NomNomPaleo.

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 just got the word I’ll be speaking there again this year. They’re moving to the Expo center!

Yours in Health,

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Gluten-Free PDX Round Up 4/3/16

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Easy Gluten-Free Swaps.  Easy swaps for gluten-filled foods.

New Celiac Disease Risk Factor found  Down regulation of a specific RNA variant linked to the development of celiac disease.

Stoli’s launges a Gluten-free vodka. Don’t forget our local GF vodka purveyors though!

Recipes

Smoothie PicNeed an extra boost to your workout? Check out my favorite pre and post workout smoothie here. From my blog.

One of our favorite zoodle recipes: Spicy Thai Chicken Zoodle Salad . What’s your fav way to prepare zoodles?

Have a sweet tooth? Looking to treat yourself this weekend? This fudge brownie recipe from my good friend Kyra is no joke.

Events

PDX (GIG) Gluten Intolerance Group Monthly Meeting. April 9, 10am – noon at Providence Portland Medical Center, main floor (room HCC 8).Ongoing Gluten-free Support group. This month my friend Nadine Grzeskowiak, the GlutenFree RN will be speaking on emergency preparedness for those of us who are GF. Brilliant idea!

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

Yours in Health,

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Gluten-free PDX Round Up 3/11/16

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!

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Innovate Biopharmaceuticals Completes License For Late-Stage Celiac Disease Asset From Alba Therapeutics. This medication appears to affect junctions in the gut. Very interesting. Would you take a medication that would allow you to eat gluten?

Simple method to determine prevalence of celiac disease in children aged 2-4. It appears to be  simple finger prick.

Why You Need to Snack and Why You Don’t! A little piece from my blog. With snack ideas!

Just found this little piece in the Huff Post shouting out our PDX GF scene. Woot!

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Gluten-free, Vegan Walnut & Goji Berry Saute. From my blog.

My friend GFJules has an easter recipe round up on her site. You can make a lamb cake (no, not the meat, the shape- and sadly you need a lamb mold to do this…but there are a number of more simple options.) 🙂

 Events

PDX (GIG) Gluten Intolerance Group Monthly Meeting. Ongoing Gluten-free Support group.

Gluten-free Food Allergy Fest. October 1-2, 2016. by Gluten-free & More Magazine. I usually present at this expo, not sure yet about this year, but it’s always a great showing. And this year will be at the expo center instead of near the airport!

Yours in Health,

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Gluten-free, Paleo, or Vegan Thanksgiving Delivered to Your Doorstep!!

static1.squarespaceA few months ago I had the opportunity to try Chef Ryan Abitz’s paleo delivery service, Urban Gourmet. It was most excellent and I recommend it all the time. 100% GF (celiac dedicated commercial kitchen,) DF and accommodating of other allergies to boot. I thought just for fun I’d email him to see if he was doing a menu for the holidays and BAM! Yes indeed. Thanksgiving, handled. His prices are ridiculously reasonable and I can tell you that he’s yet to have me try anything that I didn’t adore.
 Wait, did I tell you he’s delivering said Thanksgiving meals? As in to your house?
unnamed-2When I asked him about the details he also let me know that even for Thanksgiving he can accommodate your allergy or special dietary needs and requests.

MENU HERE

-$25 per adult
-Delivery is free to Portland and surrounding areas (minimum 4 people for free delivery)
-A la Carte items and Whole Birds (free range sourced from Gresham farm) available as well
-Day before Thanksgiving pick up options
–ORDER or ask ?s to urbangourmetdelivery@gmail or call Chef Ryan at 512-695-1616
Enjoy!
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PS Full disclosure Ryan sometimes offers me discounts on food because I shout for him and send him new clients. I’d do it no matter what though. Because, you know, shouting about gluten-free yum is part of my job.

Farm Spirit Vegan Tasting Menu. Gluten-free, of course.

imgres Last night we went for an amazing experience at Farm Spirit in NE PDX. Full review on my blog here. They have a vegan tasting menu that is always low-gluten but not necessarily gluten-free. They were, however, more than happy to accommodate me with a gluten-free meal. When you make a reservation they specifically inquire if you are a gluten-free eater. Once at the meal there were few small changes in the menu that they made for us. But don’t get me wrong, these weren’t just ‘pull out the bread’ kinds of changes but careful and attentive substitution changes. Instead of a bread side we got handmade crackers. Instead of a roll we got an extra dish. The food was phenomenal and the chefs were clearly doing something they believe in…serving high quality, local, artfully prepared and presented dishes, accommodating the needs and desires of their diners. Brilliant.

Here are a few shots. Full review, more details and additional pics over at DrSamantha.com.

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My Broth Bar Adventure! Guest Post by Holly Morello

IMG_6289Oh my gosh you guys, if you have not yet experienced the new Broth Bar by Salt, Fire, & Time in NE Portland, quick, get out your to-do list and add a trip to this yummy haven of nourishment! Before I share my broth bar adventure, I want to reassure you, everything at Broth Bar is gluten free!

I was super lucky to happen upon a special flight served on honor of the recent Feast Portland event – so I got to taste and enjoy 4 different broths: lamb, bison, chicken, & pork – they were all delish – I couldn’t pick a favorite! I later got a mug of lamb broth with chicken hearts to go! Ew, you say! Believe me, if you are scared of chicken hearts, then this is the place to try them – promise! (If would like to learn about the benefits of liver and how to incorporate it into you diet/cooking, Salt, Fire, & Time is hosting a class, Lovely Livers, coming up on November 12, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm)

Before leaving, I picked up an assortment of healthy snacks for my family to sample later (which they completely loved and it tempted them to join me on a future visit.). When I left there, I swear, I could feel the nourishment going through every cell in my body. So, I went back the following week, tried some new things: Dandy Blend, an herbal coffee like blend (which I added a “Ghee & Cocoa Butter Bomb” to), and Lamb broth with a bundle – #2

Rosemary Salt, Grated Ginger, Scallions, & Chicken Hearts. I LOVED the broth with the bundle but I’m on the fence with the Dandy Blend but am not giving up on it.

IMG_6145Again, I couldn’t leave without some goodies to take home so I got a to-go cup of pork broth with the simple stir in of Grated Turmeric – YUM, some more Galactic Hog Skins, Wild Zora Bars, housemade Gomashio, and more!

I just love this place, it’s going to be my go to place to meet friends and great to pick up gifts for new moms, those that are sick or in recovery, etc. There really is something for everyone too- besides broth and the items I listed, there is kombucha on tap & to go in bottles, tea, truffles, some New Cascadia gluten-free baked goods, local cheese, pasture raised eggs, fresh coconut yogurt, freshly made mayonnaise, and more! I seriously am daydreaming about going back!

But I make my own bone broth you say! Well, so do I! I use it for soups and stews, for cooking, etc. but I don’t have all those varieties and when I want to meet a friend or grab a quick bite to eat while I’m out and about Portland, I think this place is simply amazing for that!

Broth Bar is located on the east side not too far from the Burnside Bridge at 115 NE 6th Ave, Portland. The lack of abundant parking can be frustrating but I encourage you to stick it out. I hope to see you there someday and if you would like to see more

About the Author:
Holly Profile Pic - Version 3Holly Morelllo is a Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, nutrition writer, motivator, wife, and mom of 3 amazing spirited sons. Her passion is to inspire and motivate others to achieve optimal health and vitality through education and targeted nutrition and lifestyle programs. Follow Holly on Instagram & Twitter @nourishingholly. Her website and blog can be found here.

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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