Gluten Free Portland

Your go-to resource for all things gluten-free PDX.

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!

News  & Interest Round Up

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 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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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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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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Weekly Round Up: Gluten-free PDX 4/26/15

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

Delayed diagnosis of Celiac disease may put lives at risk- Is Screening the Answer? From Science Daily

16th International Celiac Disease Symposium will be held in Prague June 21-24, 2015.

Recipes

Bread Free Cauliflower Grilled Cheese. From the Well + Good Blog.

Creamy Pesto Pasta (DF and GF!). From Against All Grain.

High Protein Smoothie Recipe. by Yours Truly 🙂 at DrSamantha.com.

Events

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, Allison Jones and more…we’ll keep you posted as more info comes in.

Yours in Health,

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Portland Gluten-free Food Fair April 25 2015

Come join us!



2015 GLUTEN-FREE FOOD FAIR

APRIL 25, 2015
10AM – 3PM
 
SPEAKERS – COOKBOOK AUTHORS – GLUTEN FREE BAKED GOODS – GLUTEN-FREE BEER – GLUTEN-FREE BREAD – 
GLUTEN-FREE RESTAURANTS
DoubleTree by Hilton Lloyd Center
Exhibition Hall
1000 NE Multhomah St
Portland OR 97232
Across the street from Lloyd Center Mall
At the Lloyd Center MAX stop
Over 60 gluten-free businesses with 85% locally owned businesses.
Supporting the local GF community!
$10/person; $15/Couple; $25/Family of 4; Kids under 12 Free
$3 Parking with Validation.
Online early ticket purchase options may be available – please check back .Speaker Schedule – Speakers included in price of admission

10:30 Tina Johnson, RN, NTP – Simple Changes to Make Your GF Diet Healthier

11:30 Dr Samantha Brody – Gluten-Free 101

12:30 Dr Robyn Kutka – Gluten Intolerance, Celiac Disease and Hormone Imbalance: Thinking Outside The Bread Box

1:30 Tracy Lehto – Family Forum: How to support Gluten-free Kids and Families in Portland? a forum for all families

2:00 Panel: Ask Your Burning Questions – Tina Johnson, Dr Samantha Brody, Dr Lisa Shaver, Dr Robyn Kutka, Chef Kimi Reid, Dr Char Glenn

Please SHARE with family and friends and spread the word!

This is GIG of Portland‘s fund raising event for the year. 
We are a non-profit 501(c)3 to educate, reach out and support the gluten-free community in Portland.
 
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SPEAKERS – COOKBOOK AUTHORS – GLUTEN FREE BAKED GOODS – GLUTEN-FREE BEER – GLUTEN-FREE BREAD – GLUTEN-FREE RESTAURANTS
 

Weekly Round Up: Gluten-free PDX 4/19/15

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

Protecting Ethiopia’s Gluten-free Superfood. About Teff.

Meet the Gluten-free Museum Curator.

Recipes

Spiralized: Lemon Garlic Broccoli with Bacon. From Food Republic.

Paleo Pad Thai. From Against All Grain.

Regular GF Pad Thai. From the Lovely Blender Girl (AKA Tess Masters)

Events

GIG Fair April Saturday April 25th. I’ll be speaking, so will a number of other local docs, we’ll keep you posted on deets!

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, Allison Jones and more…we’ll keep you posted as more info comes in.

Yours in Health,

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Weekly Round Up: Gluten-free PDX 4/12/15

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 Round Up

Groundbreaker Brewing funds kickstarter to bring us beer in cans!

Blog Post: 10 Things I Wish Restaurants Knew About Gluten Intolerance (from Huff Post)

University of CT opens campus GF Bakery (they already have a GF kitchen…whaaaat?!)

Babycakes Gluten-free and Vegan Bakery Opens at Disney World

Recipes

Meat Muffins from my blog (no, really, they’re perfect to bring for lunch!)

Nettle & Herb Soup by Allison Jones of Portland Monthly’s ‘The Balance’

Events

Gluten Free MeetUp at Szechuan Kitchen Saturday April 18th 5:3p pm. (click link to RSVP)

GIG Fair April Saturday April 25th. I’ll be speaking, so will a number of other local docs, we’ll keep you posted on deets!

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, Allison Jones and more…we’ll keep you posted as more info comes in.

Yours in Health,

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Weekly Round Up: Gluten-free PDX 3/29/15

gluten-free PDXOk my idea is to start posting a weekly roundup of upcoming local events, general news, and recipes. It may turn into every other week but I’m hopeful that I can get this into rotation. Let me know what you think and if there is anything you’d like to see here.

News Round Up

Best Local Nut Butters from Portland Monthly

Celiac, Which Children Should Be Tested

Can Better Biopsy Practices Diagnose More Children?

Celiac Disease is More Common than Previously Thought

Recipes

Roasted Broccolini with Winey Mushrooms by Laura B Russell 

Fabulous Fish Tacos from my Blog

Events

GIG Fair April Saturday April 25th. I’ll be speaking, so will a number of other local docs, we’ll keep you posted on deets!

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, Allison Jones and more…we’ll keep you posted as more info comes in.

All my best!

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Brewers Dinner at Zach’s Bistro in Newport (with Ground Breaker)

zachs banner (1)The third this winter of Zach’s Bistro (Newport) winemakers, brewers and distillers dinners series is GF and coming up next weekend! When they were searching for a good gluten free beer to offer in the restaurant they didn’t have to look far. Guess who? Our own gluten-free PDX Ground Breaker Brewing. James Neumeister will be joining in for the meal and festivities.

Please support James and check out Zach’s Bistro’s 6-course gluten free dinner paired with Ground Breaker Beer on SUNDAY FEBRUARY 15TH

GROUND BREAKER BREWERS DINNER
Sunday February 15th 2014 5:30pm

fried willamette valley cheese curds: cascade fresh hop pale ale

seared ling cod, pale ale beurre blanc, candied lemon, swiss chard croquettes: pale ale

 open faced elk burger, capicola, caramelized onion, roasted tomato jam, wilted spinach: ipa no. 5

arugula salad, hazelnut black pepper vinaigrette, avocado, bell pepper, cucumber, toasted hazelnut: olallie

denny dubbel, fig, shallot, marjoram braised duck leg, wild rice risotto cake, green bean sla: denny dubbel

roasted pear and walnut clafoutis, maple crème fraiche, rosemary: coffee pale ale

$55 per person inclusive without gratuity.

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**Reservations online only: www.groundbreaker.ezregister.com

 

***Attendees of the brewers dinner will get 20% off their stay when they book their lodging at Elizabeth Street Inn.  Not valid on Thursday, February 12th, Friday February 13th, or Saturday, February 14th.What a great reason to book a getaway to the coast!
For Reservations call 1-877-265-9400

PS I inquired about cross-contamination and the owner of the bistro responded as follows:

“We are not a dedicated gluten free facility and can’t guarantee 100% gluten free, though we take precautions to reduce cross contamination.  We have a few regular customers (as well as who are both gluten free and celiac and have never had problems.)  This whole dinner is gluten free and that is only thing the kitchen will be doing that night.  Since this dinner is gluten free we are taking extra steps for this dinner.  We will be stopping all raw flour production Friday morning to allow the flour to settle.  We will deep clean all equipment Saturday night.  All prep for the dinner will be done on Sunday. Any prep will be stored in deep cleaned metal containers not plastic. The cutting board and silicone spatulas used for dinner prep, that night will be brand new to reduce cross contamination. All ingredients for the dinner will be bought that day (including sugar and salt.)”