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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 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!

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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!

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

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.

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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

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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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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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!

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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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New from Portland Monthly: The Balance!

The Balance Portland Monthly PDX

When Allison Jones (see bio at end of post) told me that she was starting a new health blog for Portland Monthly I offered right away to feature it, and her, on GFP. She’s gluten-free herself and has been the editor of PoMo’s Eat Beat for years. She knows this city’s GF scene inside and out. What she has to say is worth listening to. You can sign up for The Balance to be delivered directly to your inbox here!

What is The Balance?

The Balance is PoMo’s new health blog where I’ll be sharing health trends, monthly wellness event calendars, health tips from local fitness pros, the best healthy restaurant deals in PDX, workout ideas and gym spotlights, and plenty of contests and gear giveaways to keep my readers plugged in to the world of wellness. It’s the first resource of its kind in Portland—a PDX-centric look at all things healthy—and I’m so excited.

What’s your personal health journey?Portland Monthly Health

I was born with hip dysplasia, a genetic disease that keeps me from a lot of my favorite activities like running and sports, but I’m definitely an athlete at heart. I’m very passionate about finding workouts that fit my body’s capabilities, which has lead me to a passion for yoga, hiking, and swimming. I’m always looking for new ways to move—I currently have a crush on gyrokinesis classes and stand-up paddleboarding.

On the food side of things, I discovered a few years ago that giving up gluten, dairy, and processed foods made the arthritis in my hip so much better, soI went Paleo and never looked back! I’m presently in training to become a yoga teacher and would love to help other folks with physical limitations find a method of movement that fires them up! The Balance feels like a great way to reach out to people who are already passionate about fitness and health and those who think it might not be for them. Trust me—and my creaky hips—this stuff is for everybody!

What can we expect from The Balance?

Everything from the best gluten-free brunches in Portland to new zip-line parks, bike-centric physical therapy, cool athletic shoe and sports bra innovations from Portland companies, healthy recipes from chefs and cookbook authors, gym deals, practical yoga poses for everything from hangovers to lower back pain, fitness- themed board games for kids, and insider tips from health experts specializing in fertility, weight loss, acupuncture, running, and more. I’m always looking for new ideas, so feel free to shoot me an email at ajones@pdxmonthly.com with any health events, requests, and questions for our own house ND, Dr. Samantha of Gluten Free Portland!

 

bio-photo-balanceAllison Jones is a health nut with a passion for yoga, farmers markets, oddball workouts with sledgehammers, spa days, and gluten-free cupcakes. For the past 6+ years, she’s been a voice in Portland’s food and wine scene as the editor of Portland Monthly’s Eat Beat blog, contributor to food cover stories, and chief blind taster of the annual 50 Best Oregon Wines issue. Now, she’s shifting gears and tackling PDX- specific health coverage as the editor of the magazine’s new health blog and newsletter The Balance. (Sign up for free, twice-a-month updates from The Balance here!)

Petunias- Guest Post by Spabettie

Chocolate Caramel Pistachio Cake

You know that giddy feeling of knowing you can have anything you want on the menu? Anything at all, go ahead.

You eat both plant based and gluten free? Yep, go ahead – anything you want.

Walking into the bright and cheerful shop of Petunia’s Pies & Pastries, you are welcomed – you are lured – by the delightful counter stocked with delectable cakes, pies, and sweets of dizzying proportions. The entire menu is both vegan and gluten free, and if you are anything like me, it takes you a while to choose your treats.

If you are anything like me, you enjoy one in the shop (or two, split with a friend!), and you take a couple home for later. No? Just me, then?

Located in downtown Portland on 12th Avenue, Petunia’s offers scrumptious small-batch sweets, a savory lunchtime menu, and inventive cocktails. With a good balance of signature standards and seasonal rotations, you are guaranteed to find your beloved stand by, or you can try a fresh new favorite.

I have been a fan of owner Lisa Clark and her sweets for years – first discovering her at the farmers market, then finding her at local stores and indulging in her creative confections at the first Summer’s End Vegan Dinner – a favorite annual event for us. Making the move to opening a storefront bakery downtown was a natural progression – each visit for me brings happy anticipation.

Sage Fizz Cocktail

On a recent visit with a friend, we began with cocktails.

In the back, a Sage Fizz – a fresh blend of sage leaves, gin, fresh pressed lemon juice, simple syrup, and club soda. This was my choice, and it was perfect (I have reordered it since). Front and center is the Widow’s Kiss – apple brandy, green Chartreuse, Benedictine, and bitters – a flavorful herby starter.

vegan gluten free mac and cheese

How can you not order the Macaroni and Cheese, on any menu? I often do – and in this case, was happy I did. Not usually one for a crunchy topping, I first dove in to find the cheesy goodness underneath – simply divine. I did bring some of the topping into a bite, and enjoyed the crunch. Then another… then another…

A good mac and cheese – flavorful and creamy – ultimate comfort food.

Blue Corn Tacos

The Blue Corn Tacos were our next choice, and I really enjoyed these. Packed with roasted veggies (broccoli in a taco? I win!) and savory beans, these were perfectly flavored and portioned. Paired with a mild salsa and chips – I would absolutely order these again!

vegan biscuits and gravy

Petunia’s take on Biscuits and Gravy – an incredibly flavored dish! The biscuits are plentiful, but the mushroom gravy is where this dish shines – I can imagine topping all sorts of things with this savory goodness – pasta, quinoa, a spoon…

Tomato, Mozarella Pesto Grilled Sandwich

One of my favorites from the savory menu, the Tomato, Mozzarella, Pesto Grilled Sandwich. Served with chips and apple slices, any of Petunia’s grilled sandwich choices make a great lunch. Ultimate comfort food, indeed.

Passionfruit Cake

This cake.

By far my favorite thing I have ever had from Petunia’s – the Coconut Berry Passionfruit Cake. Bright and vibrant, this is dessert nirvana in my opinion. The cake reminds me of the classic coconut cake doughnut from my childhood – fluffy and delicious. The passionfruit paired with just the right amount of sweet in the frosting makes this my first choice every time.

…and possibly a wedding cake.

Chocolate Caramel Pistachio Cake

You cannot go wrong with chocolate. Especially when that chocolate brings along its friend, caramel. The Chocolate Caramel Pistachio Torte is rich and salty sweet perfection. Isn’t that a gorgeous slice of cake?

Water Lily Cocktail

We finished off this mouthwatering meal with another cocktail – my choice was once again the Safe Fizz. My friend ordered the Water Lily – gin, Cointreau, Crème deViolette, and fresh pressed lemon. A beautiful lavender shade, this creative concoction was a perfect finish.

Always true to my word, I brought home some treats to share later – the Black Velvet Whoopie Pie (oh so soft and tasty), and the Salted Caramel Cookie Bar (um, just look at that caramel…)

 
Petunia’s Pies and Pastries is located at 610 Southwest 12th Avenue downtown Portland, and opens at 9:am each day.

 
Kristina is better known online as spabettie, where she shares vibrant plant based recipes, stories of her two dachshunds – Basil and Rosemary – and life in culinary mecca Portland Oregon.

Find her on twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest, as well as spabettie.com.