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Gluten-free Halloween events in PDX (2016)

5dc2f52ad6f6aed2I poached this from an email from Tracy Lehto of Generation GF. Generation GF is the kids arm of GIG, the national Gluten Intolerance Group (our local chapter is run by Dr. Lisa Shaver)—contact info below.

“We are lucky to live in a community with many gluten-free bakeries that help us enjoy the holidays in Portland with fabulous GF treats! I did a quick scan and here is what I found happening for Halloween.

Gluten-free GEM Bakery Pop-up Shop, Saturday, Oct 29th 10am-2pm at Anthropologie in the Pearl District – Halloween and other treats.

Liberated Baking Halloween Carnival, Saturday, Oct 29th, 5pm – For kids 2-12 with allergies or celiac disease! A safe Halloween activity. They have games, prizes, and treats! Wear your Halloween costume! $5 per child. We went last year and will be attending this year also because it was tons of fun!

Cute vegan Halloween goodies at Petunias’.

Pumpkin Soy Soft-serve at Back to Eden.

Of course, you are likely to find some Halloween themed treats at the other GF bakeries including Kyra’s, Tula, and New Cascadia.

It’s not too early to think about Thanksgiving and most of these PDX bakeries offer Thanksgiving items as well. New Cascadia does a tasting of their Thanksgiving goods on Wednesday Nov 9th and Nov 16th  at 10am. Totally worth checking out, its like a mini Thanksgiving!

Have a safe and gluten-free Halloween!

Tracy Lehto
GenerationGF.Portland@gluten.org“

GFFAF PDX Gluten-free Food & Allergy Fest 10/1-10/2

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The GFFAF is back! This year at the Expo center. I’m sooo excited for the new venue. gffaf-pdx-version-3
I’ll be speaking from 12:10-12:50 both Saturday October 1st and Sunday October 2nd on How to Maximize your Energy on a Gluten-free Diet.

There are many other fabulous speakers and endless booths with yummy samples and great information for your gluten-free life.
The expo is great for people who have been GF or who are just dipping their toes in.

Come see me at my table and introduce yourself!

GET TICKETS HERE or at the door, of course. 🙂

Look forward to seeing you!

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Gluten-free PDX Round Up 6/23/16

GFP 2016Please 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

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!

Ever wondered if skin care products could be a potential culprit of gluten contamination? Check out these 5 facts to know about gluten-free skin care.

An interesting article showing helpful parenting tips for raising a child with celiac disease. Written by a teenager who was diagnosed with celiac disease and has worked to spread information and resources to parents, teens and kids through social media.

Check out this recent article showing the similar neurological manifestations in celiac disease patients vs. patients with non-celiac related gluten-sensitivity. The patterns appear to be similar and respond equally to adapting a gluten-free diet.

Recipes

FrittataCook this for breakfast, lunch or dinner: GF, Dairy-free Rosemary Chard Frittata. Packed with flavor, protein, and a little bit of brain power. From my blog

A must try for Indian food lovers- GF Onion Pakora recipe with avocado dipping sauce. Easy, delicious and GF!

New from NomNomPaleo. GF meals made easy with cooking in parchment packets and minimal clean up! Check out the recipe for Lemon Garlic Chicken here.

 Events

PDX (GIG) Gluten Intolerance Group Monthly Meeting. 7/9/2016 PPMC HCC 2,3 – Dr David Permultter’s BrainMaker video ( 50 min w 15 min of Q&A): Dr. Perlmutter, neurologist, explains the potent interplay between intestinal microbes and the brain.

Gluten-free Meet-up this month at Rose City Food Park in NE PDX! 6/25/16 at 4:30pm.

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 5/31/16

GFP 2016Please 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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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!

In honor of Celiac Awareness Month, check out what they are doing in Edmonton, Alberta to raise awareness. Also, a new documentary is coming out this week called The Celiac Project, check out the trailer here.

Good news! You don’t have to worry about skipping the French baguettes while traveling to Paris- even Parisian bakeries are going gluten-free!

Check out this interesting article about Rosacea and potential co-morbidities that may be overlooked by your doctor, including Celiac disease. It appears that the correlation may be more common in women.

Recipes

halibutCook this: Coconut Lime Halibut with Quinoa and Spinach. From my blog

More veggies, less noodles in this GF chicken noodle salad recipe. In case you need another reason to try some delicious zoodles 🙂

Have you found your favorite bread recipe yet? Check out the best gluten-free bread recipes rated on Huff Post- You won’t want to miss the world’s best GF banana bread recipe!

Events

PDX (GIG) Gluten Intolerance Group Monthly Meeting. 6/11/2016 PPMC HCC8 – Annual Gluten-Free Jeopardy w/ Fabulous Prizes! Always a fun meeting with lots of laughs. AND prizes!

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 5/6/16

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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My lovely friend Kyra Bussanich, owner of Kyra’s Bake Shop in Lake Oswego just WON another cupcake wars. This one was called the “Ultimate Showdown Challenge” because it was all bakers who have won before. The totally cool thing is that she did all GF baking, of course, but no one made a big deal about it. Just. Cupcakes. Really really really good cupcakes! Go get some (and drop a few off at my office if you’re driving by…) 🙂

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!

It’s Celiac Awareness Month, check out this news clip about GF flour alternatives and spreading the word on Celiac Disease.

Risks for Teens with Celiac disease transitioning into adult healthcare system. Interesting article on the obstacles that exist for pediatric patients with chronic diseases who need to transfer care as adults. So important to offer resources and support for young patients before further health consequences arise!

Recipes

hot-cerealCook this: Homemade Granola with GF Oats. Kid tested and approved. From my blog

Ever wondered how to prepare a unique recipe with purple cauliflower? Check out this one: Spicy (Italian) Purple Cauliflower from NomNomPaleo.

What’s for brunch? This recipe is a must-try: Hearty Eggs in Portabello Purgatory. From the fabulous Kyra Bussanich.

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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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

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

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

fish-tacos

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

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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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,

Dr Samantha Signature siggy

Gluten-Free PDX Round Up 4/14/16

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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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,

Dr Samantha Signature siggy

Gluten-Free PDX Round Up 4/3/16

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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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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