October Events at Gluten Free Specialty

OCT 8 Pure Pantry: Owner and Author Debutes New Cookbook

Elizabeth Kaplan was diagnosed with Celiac Disease in 2002, and as a trained chef she decided to start her very own product line. Her mixes are all free of gluten, dairy, soy, nuts, and eggs, as well as certified organic and kosher. The  company website has a plethora of recipes that covers every meal period from breakfast to late night snack.

If you haven't tried her mixes for yourself, or have missed out on the sampling of baked goods using her mixes at the store, we welcome you to come to the store on October 8 to taste some delicious treats, meet Elizabeth, and check out her new cookbook. See will be signing her book and answers all your random baking questions from 3:00-5:30pm. 

Pure Pantry Cookbook Signing and Q & A at Gluten Free Specialty October 8 from 3-5:30pm. All mixes will be on special during event, and cookbooks will be regular price of $24.95

OCT 9 Walk Now for Autism!

Our store is hosting a walking team for Walk Now For Autism Speaks in West Sacramento, on October 9, 2011.

Gluten Free Specialty Market is not just a place to go to buy your gluten free groceries. Our staff is a team and our repeat customers are our family. We support everyone through what can be a difficult adjustment to starting and maintaining a gluten free diet. A large portion of the store is also dairy free, and thus an assortment of options are available for parents with children who are on the gluten free, casein free diet. We offer personalized attention during weekly store tours, offer educational classes, and have recipes and handouts for those on the go.

Please support a good cause, and join our walking team.  All our team members will receive a team t-shirt, and treats from our team sponsors: Zico Coconut Water and Zing Protein Bars. We will be gathering at 9am at Raley Field- specific location for our team to be announced.

There is no fee to join the team or to walk for the event.  Simply sign up on our team page:
http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/sacramento/gfspecialty

Come by and see us.

2612 J street
Sacramento, CA 95816

Open M-F 10-7

Saturday 10-6
Sunday 10-4

OCT 12 "Gluten Free for Beginners" - October 12 6:00- 7:00 pm

Dietitian Meghan has been gluten free for 10 years and has become an expert on living the lifestyle. She can teach you what exactly is gluten, how it might be affecting your body, how to set up your kitchen, tips for meal planning, and share simple recipes. She will also share tips on how to heal your gut through eating natural foods and truly nourish your body. Registration required; limited space. The first 8 people who have paid for the class will be given the seats. The class must have 5 paid people by the morning of October 10 or the class will be canceled. Cost is $10 or free with $100 purchase.

OCT 19 “Sugar Shock” – October 19 6:00-7:00 pm

Eating an excess of refined sugars can lead to a depressed immune system, weight gain, diabetes, heart disease, and a host of health issues! With sugar added to so many foods around us – come to this “Sugar Shock” class to learn how to stay away from refined sugars, what their hidden names are, replacement sweeteners, and how to live a SWEET life without the need for sugar! The first 8 people who have paid for the class will be given the seats. The class must have 5 paid people by the morning of October 17 or the class will be canceled. Cost is $10 or free with $100 purchase.

And for a quick "fact of the week"

Did you know that eating even 1 tsp of (refined) sugar can suppress your immune system, leaving you more susceptible to infections?

OCT 29 GF Specialty will be a  featured store for the Midtown Association Trick or Treat on Oct 29 from 11-3pm.

CSA Sacramento Newsletter September 2011

Placerville Support Meeting, Sunday, September 11, 2:00-4:00 pm
If you missed Trudy Scott, CN, at our August Sacramento meeting, this is your chance! Our speaker is an expert in the field of nutrition and anxiety.  Trudy specializes in “Food for Mood” resources.   She will discuss poor digestion and food intolerances, nutritional deficiencies and lifestyle changes that can help us reduce stress, sleep well and improve our moods.  Her presentation will include information on how what we eat, what we don’t eat, and what time we eat are related to worry, fear, and anxiety.  She also has information on ending sugar and carb cravings.  (Trudy’s website is www.everywomanover29.com)

The meeting will be held at Federated Church:  Placerville, 1031 Thompson Way, Placerville, CA 95667.  There will also be time for additional questions, comments, and support for those who are newly diagnosed.   Experienced Celiacs are urged to bring healthy g-f snacks to share.  Please include copies of the recipe for homemade items, or packaging materials for store-bought.  Call or e-mail Kathe at 530 672-1104, kathehughes@sbcglobal.net for directions, or if you have questions that need answering prior to the meeting.

Downtown Support Meeting, September 14, 7:00-8:00ish pm
This month we’ll discuss the FDA Proposed Rule for gluten-free labeling.  Join us at SMUD’s Customer Service Center, 6301 S Street, Room 3 (S Street is immediately north of Highway 50, straight across from the 65th Street exit intersection for those who traveled west on 50).  Gluten-free snacks always welcome.
             
CSA 34th Annual Conference, San Diego, September 15-18 (all or parts)
For conference information, call CSA 877-272-4272, or at celiacs@csaceliacs.org.  Note that the conference discount rate expires 9/1.  This event replaces our Sacramento support meeting this month.  Interested in carpooling?  Contact Diane at 916-483-8546 or dcraig101@hotmail.com.  Interested in sharing a room at the hotel?  Contact CSA as per above.  
        
Davis Support Meeting, Saturday September 17, 12:30-2:00 pm
At Davis Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall, 317 East 8th Street in Davis.  Contact Susan at sblarock@sbcglobal.net.  Experienced celiacs, please bring a gluten-free snack to share (including recipe and/or package, for those with additional food sensitivities).

Celiac Kids Outing, Saturday September 24, 10:00am-?
Marianne Quaas is hosting a celiac kids’ gather at Westwood Park in Davis.   It has two playgrounds and a bathroom.  Please email Marianne at mandtquaas@comcast.net if you and your child are interested in attending, and please let her know if you can bring GF/CF snacks.  Westwood Park address:  900 Barkley St, Davis, CA 95616.  Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Barkley St and El Dorado Pl Neighborhood.

Group Blog: NEW!  http://sacceliacs.blogspot.com.   Check out recipes, medical providers, restaurant comments, calendar, more.  See below.  Comment or Just Browse. Our new blogsite is intended to be interactive.  We’d love to hear from you.  Please check it out at http://sacceliacs.blogspot.com.  If you have questions about the blog itself, please contact Diane through the blogsite email address (lower right column).

Celiac Support Meeting Sept 11

El Dorado County Celiac Support Group: AUXILIARY TO CHAPTER 24 OF THE CELIAC SPRUE ASSOCIATION

Wheat and Gluten Free Cooking/Eating!

Our speaker will be Trudy Scott, an expert in the field of nutrition and anxiety.  Trudy specializes in “Food for Mood” resources.   She will discuss poor digestion and food in tolerances, nutritional deficiencies and lifestyle changes that can help us reduce stress, sleep well and improve our moods.  Her presentation will include information on how what we eat, what we don’t eat, and what time we eat are related to worry, fear, and anxiety.  She also has information on ending sugar and carb cravings. 

The meeting will be held at Federated Church:  Placerville,1031 Thompson Way, Placerville, CA 95667 Contact Information:  Kathleen Hughes 530 672-1104

There will also be time for additional questions, comments, and support for those who are newly diagnosed.Experienced Celiacs are urged to bring healthy g-f snacks to share.  Please include copies of the recipe for homemade items, or packaging materials for store-bought.

Woodchuck Fan Commerical Contest

Woodchuck is a gluten free cider and they are running a big contest until November.
Woodchuck doesn't advertise but if they did… What would it look like? Chance to win $2000, $1500, or $1000.



Check out all the rules HERE!

FREE Gluten Free Cooking Class

I recently spoke with someone at William Sonoma, and I knew they offered free technique classes and such on Sunday mornings, but surprise, surprise! August 28 is a gluten free day across all William Sonoma locations. This a free gluten free cooking class opportunity, you just need to preregister.

Santa Rosa Celiac Support Meeting

The Sonoma County quarterly support group meeting in Santa Rosa will be this Sunday, August 14th, from 2-4 PM (directions below). Guest speaker: Healthy Habits Coach, KATHY NICHOLS, R.D.:

* Kathy Nichols, R.D., a partner in our awareness campaign, will be available to answer your questions about nutrition and the gluten-free diet. More about Kathy on her website at http://healthyhabitscoach.wordpress.com/about/.

* We will have take-home samples available for everyone of delicious cheese sauce from Riega Foods http://www.riegafoods.com/ (Yellow Cheddar, White Cheddar, Alfredo and Pepper Jack). Plus other samples and many coupons!

* An update on gluten-free labeling: What happened last week at the FDA and the timeline from here, why the FDA wants to hear from you

Next Santa Rosa support group meeting: Sunday, November 13th, 2-4 PM  GLUTEN-FREE HOLIDAY FOODS

At our fall meeting, Jennifer Torrey will offer a presentation on getting those traditional holiday foods back into your diet by making them gluten-free, and the entire family won't even know they are eating gluten-free! Jennifer teaches many varied, delicious, well-priced, gluten-free cooking classes through the City of Santa Rosa and through her Gluten-Free Cooking Club in Bennett Valley. She is teaching three Gluten-Free Cooking Classes at the Finley Center this fall. For more information on her classes see the city's website and Fall/Winter Adventure Guide and you may also hear radio ads on KZST promoting the gluten free classes!

Information on her Gluten-Free Cooking Club is on our Bulletin Board under North Bay.

Jennifer Iscol

Director

Celiac Disease Foundation - North Bay Celiacs Chapter

Sebastopol, CA

707.824.5830

http://www.northbayceliacs.org

jennifer@northbayceliacs.org

Santa Rosa support group meetings location: We meet in Conference Room D at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital at 1165 Montgomery Drive. Directions. Enter the building by the main hospital entrance, walk down the hall that is to the right of the welcome desk; the conference rooms will be on your left through the doors to the cafeteria. Meetings are free and open to the public.

Addicting Gluten Free Almond Crescent Cookies

Did you know that Elizabeth for Pure Pantry is coming to Sacramento in October?  She's cranking out the recipes and had to share this recipe....

Addicting Almond Crescent Cookies - no one we know can only eat one!

Ingredients
1 package The Pure Pantry Organic Sugar Cookies Mix
1 cup (128 g) organic almond flour
1 cup (226 g) unsalted organic butter (or butter substitute)
1 large organic egg
1 tsp. (5 ml) vanilla
2 tsps. (10 mls.) almond extract
1 pound confectioners’ sugar for dusting cookies

Instructions
Using electric mixer, cream together butter (or butter substitute) and egg (or egg replacer) until well blended. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts. Add contents of package and almond flour. Mix until all ingredients are combined and dough forms into a ball.

Remove dough ball from bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350˚F  Grease two cookie sheets or cover with parchment paper.

Remove dough from refrigerator and remove plastic wrap. On work surface covered with gluten free flour (rice flour or cornstarch work well) roll dough into long log. Using a knife, cut log into ½ inch (12 mm) slices (about 1 tablespoon dough each). Using your hands, roll each dough slice into a crescent shape and place on prepared cookie sheet. Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove cookies from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes. Place half the confectioners sugar in a 9 x 12” (23 x 30 cm) baking pan. Place slightly cooled cookies in the pan and pour remaining confectioners sugar over cookies. Roll each cookie around in the sugar to coat. Let cool in sugar for at least 30 minutes. Remove cookies, shake off excess sugar and store in air-tight container.

Find more recipes on ThePurePantry.com

GF Specialty has Full Fall Line Up

WOW Giveaway! Between July 25 and Aug 7, for all customers who make more than a $33 dollar purchase, they will be automatically entered for a chance to receive a WOW Baking Sampler Pack.

Enjoy Life Gifeaway! Between July 25 and August 8, for all customers who make more than a $33 dollar purchase, they will be automatically entered for a chance to receive an Enjoy Life sample cookies, water bottle, coupons, and a reusable grocery bag.

Simpli Giftbag! Between August 8 and August 21, for all customers who make more than a $53 dollar purchase, they will be automatically entered for a chance to receive a Simpli Giftbag that includes 2 boxes of certified oats and 2 boxes of apricot oatmeal, and of course the fabric reusable grocery bag.

Virgil’s T-shirt Customer Appreciation Giveaway! Between August 22 and September 4 two people will be randomly selected to receive a Virgil’s t-shirt. All black or psychedelic.

Sun Flour Cookie Giveaway! Between September 5 and September 18 for all customers who make more than a $43 dollar purchase, they will be automatically entered for a chance to receive a Sun Flour Baking Company Cookie Gift basket.

Gluten Free Mama Giveaway! Between September 19 and October 2 for all customers who make more than a $73 dollar purchase, they will be automatically entered for a chance to receive a Gluten Free Mama goody bag which includes 4 GFM mixes, a cute notepad, and of course, a nice reusable bag

Demo’s & Special Events

***Please note Gluten Free Specialty offers store tours every Thursday from 2:30-4pm. Open to all. No rsvp required.  Suggested for those new to the gluten free diet, teachers, and & health care professionals alike.***

Namaste Brownie Sampling. September 2 1-7pm or while supplies last.
Grab a taste and enter your name into the bowl for a chance to win a reuseable grocery bag and/or the Namaste Cookbook.

Zico Coconut Water Demo September 3 Time to be announced.

Frosting Queens September 3 12-3pm
Come have a taste of a locally produced gluten free frosting, ready to spread. *does contain dairy.

Labor Day at GFS: The store will be open limited hours this holiday from 12-4pm.

Gluten Free for Beginners with Meghan O’Hara Wed September 21 from 6-7pm.
Limited space. Preregistration and payment required.

Fancy Gluten Free Cupcake Sampling.October 1 Time TBA
Come support a new local bakery.

Book Signing with Elizabeth Kaplan from The Pure Pantry.Saturday, October 8 at 12:30pm
Meet the woman behind The Pure Pantry product line and pick up her new cookbook.


Gluten Free Specialty is located at 2612 J Street Sacramento, CA 95816.  916-442-5241
Find them on Facebook, Twitter, and Foursquare.

Giveaway Announcement for GFS

We are super excited to announce the winners of 2 of the Gluten Free Specialty giveaways. The Namaste Giftbag that includes 3 Namaste mixes, the Namaste cookbook, recipe cards, and of course the reusable grocery bag goes to.... Monica F.! Come claim your prize.

Also this week is a copy of Simply Sugar & Gluten Free Cookbook for Arielle F. Come claim your prize.

Gluten Free Specialty is thankful for the customer support. Make sure to check their facebook page for other upcoming giveaways- and there seems to be one every other week!

A Gluten Free Party!

Gluten Free Rundown for June

Daiya Cheese Recipe Contest hosted by Gluten Free Specialty!:For the entire month of June we encourage everyone to submit their favorite recipes involving Daiya Cheese. At the end of the month we will be randomly selecting multiple people for a coupon for a free 8 oz bag of Daiya Cheese. Recipes can be submitted on our facebook event page, in person, or by email: info@glutenfreespecialty.com subject line: “Daiya Recipe Contest.” Share with your community. I know there are some very creative folks out there, so please share :-)
 
Cookbook Giveaway at Gluten Free Specialty! For all purchases made between June 5 and June 14 of $50 or more, customers will automatically entered for a chance to receive Elena Amsterdam's NEW cookbook: Gluten Free Cupcakes. Perfect treats for picnics and weekend gatherings. Easy and healthy recipes.
 
Downtown Sacramento Support Meeting, Wednesday June 8, 7:00 pm - 8:00+ pm Dining out discussion:  How to increase our successful gluten-free experiences.  Join the CSA at SMUD’s Customer Service Center, 6301 S Street, Room 3. Gluten-free snacks always welcomed; please include recipe and/or package for those with additional food sensitivities.       

Gluten Free Bread Class at the Davis Co-Op Thursday, June 9, 6:00 p.m. If you’ve been making your own gluten-free bread, but you’re looking for a few new recipes, come join us. We’ll make breads that rely on a wide range of grains, nuts, and other wholesome foods for their good looks and fantastic texture and flavor. INSTRUCTOR: Amy Radbill $25
 
Traffic Light Eating Free Learning Experience Saturday June 11, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Gluten Free Specialty: 2612 J Street Sacramento, CA 95816. Learn, listen and ask questions with Amy Carson: a local gluten free mom with some nutritional studies under her belt. Play a game to identify healthy vs. unhealthy foods. For each family that guesses right, you’ll be entered in to a win a $5 gift card to GFS. 
 
The CSA will be at at Safetyville Saturday June 11 10-3pm
 
Pure Pantry Sampling at Gluten Free Specialty! Saturday June 11, 2:30 PM-5:30 PM- this just might be the mix  you’ve been eyeing on our shelf- well now is your chance to try it. Plus, new reduced pricing.
 
Restaurant Outing hosted by the Sacramento CSA, Wednesday, June 15, 11:30 am Ginza Sushi Bar and Grill, 2205 Francisco Drive, El Dorado Hills (Cross Green Valley Road in Safeway Center).  RSVP by 6/10 to Diane dcraig101@hotmail.com.  Check out the gluten free menu

The CSA will be at Dept of Transportation Health Fair (Thursday June 16 11-1:30pm
 
Another Cookbook Giveaway at Gluten Free Specialty! For all purchases between June 15 and June 22 of $50 or more customers will automatically be entered for a change to receive Gluten Free Italian by Jacqueline Mallorca. This a great addition to any cookbook collection!!!
Davis Support Meeting, Saturday June 18, 12:30-2:00 pm At Davis Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall, 317 East 8th Street in Davis.  Contact Susan at sblarock@sbcglobal.net.  Experienced celiacs, please bring a gluten-free snack to share (including recipe and/or package, for those with additional food sensitivities).

Sacramento Gluten Free Summer Potluck, Saturday, June 25, 11:00 am
Potluck is at 4347 Whitney Avenue, Sacramento. RSVP to Joan at 916-487-3459 (RSVP is required so sufficient chairs and tables can be arranged).  Bring a gluten-free salad, swim gear, and parents to supervise swimmers under 18.

Placerville Support Meeting/Brunch, Sunday, June 26, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Sequoia Restaurant, 643 B Street, Placerville.  Please RSVP to Kathe at 530-672-1104 by Monday, June 20.   Cost including tax and tip will be $16.  Kathe’s credit card will be charged $25 for each no-show, so please cancel your RSVP if you reserve and later discover you cannot make it.  All the meal options will be gluten-free, and all (yes, all) of the options also can be made dairy-free:  Eggs Benedict, Field Mushrooms & Cheese Omelet, Shrimp Omelet, Asian Skirt Steak, or Chef Bagley’s gluten-free fish special.  Chef Bagley will make gluten-free muffins and cinnamon rolls – as Kathe notes, “Imagine!  A bread basket we can eat!” – and the meal price also includes Juice OR champagne OR coffee.  Juice or Champagne refills are $2.00 each; Coffee refills are free; Extra beverage is $3.00.

 

Gluten Free Specialty Turns 3!  Save the Date!
Come out and take part in both a second Saturday and our store anniversary celebration. We'll be extending our hours on Saturday July 9 and will be open until 8pm. We’ll be sampling out lots of great treats from 4-8pm! Vendors to include Cultured Kitchen from Sacramento, Pure Pantry Mixes from Encitias, Confluence Kitchen from Auburn, and several more TBA!

Get Your Kids on the Healthy Bandwagon

Traffic Light Eating

A FREE Learning Experience

Wouldn’t it be nice if your child knew, without asking, which food was the better choice for them and actually wanted to eat it? If you are a parent who is interested in helping your child(ren) adopt healthier eating habits (gluten free or in general), please join us for a fun, FREE, and interactive learning experience.

Saturday, June 11: 10:30 AM- 12:30 PM

@

Gluten Free Specialty:

2612 J Street Sacramento, CA 95816

Learn, listen and ask questions with Amy Carson: a local gluten free mom with some nutritional studies under her belt. Play a Game to identify healthy vs. unhealthy choices.

For each family that guesses right, you will be entered in to a win a $5 gift card to the store.  Questions can be directed ahead of time to amyshealthykids@gmail.com or info@glutenfreespecialty.com

Gluten Free Specialty’s May Events Calendar

Gluten Free Specialty is hosting a wide range of sampling and demos in the coming month, and did you know May is Celiac Awareness Month?

* May 1-May 10: Pamela's Products Customer Reward
* May 1- May 31: Pedal Saver Program Participate
* Saturday May 7: Simpli Instant Oatmeal Sampling 10:30am- 12:30pm
* Saturday May 14: Nacheez Demo from 12-2pm. Come sample a New Gluten Free, Soy Free, Dairy Free, and Vegan Nacho Dip!
* Saturday May 21: No Cheese Mac  & Cheese Cooking Demo with Mary Mieth
* Saturday May 28: Double Rainbow Soy Cream Sampling 12pm-2pm

With more events to come! Check out the store's facebook and twitter pages for more updates.

Food Festival in Fremont Park

SactoMoFo! 

Ever wonder why you don't see more food vendors on the corners in downtown Sacramento like you would in a larger city like San Francisco? That's because Sacramento has massive restrictions, and SactoMoFo is hoping to be the kickstarter in getting the laws changed. 

On Saturday, April 30 2011 - all afternoon and evening, from Noon to 6 pm is the Sacramento Mobile Food Festival! They'll be two dozen vendors - some carts, some trucks and mobile grills - from the Sacramento region and throughout the Bay Area on hand to serve you, your family and friends a tasty, filling and hopefully mellifluous afternoon of food and music. Ride your bike or take light rail if possible - Fremont Park is just across from the 16th Street station - out of respect for the park's residential and business neighbors. Parking will be available, but it will be very limited.

Bring small bills and a big appetite. We'll see you there!



Gluten Free-go explore and see what kind of gluten free options are available. Make mobile carts aware. Our sources tell us Emma's Tamales will be there and some of her tamales are a tasty gluten free lunch!

For more details and to find out more about the mobile cart movement check out http://www.sactomofo.com/

North Bay Celiacs Race

Join the North Bay Celiacs Team in the Sonoma County Human Race!

Three ways to help: Donate now, join the race, or volunteer on May 7th

We hope you enjoy the community services provided by North Bay Celiacs. This is an opportunity to express your appreciation and join in some fun. North Bay Celiacs will participate in the 2011 Sonoma County Human Race, a nonprofit community fundraiser organized by the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County. 

Thanks to generous community donations in last year’s race, we have been able to continue our free community services: support groups in four North Bay counties; physician and dietitian education at local hospitals; gluten-free consultations to food purveyors; and maintaining a website that serves as an information center for the celiac and gluten-intolerance community in the greater Bay Area. We also provide support to Camp Celiac (www.celiaccamp.com).

North Bay Celiacs would love to count on your support in this year’s Human Race! The race, which will take place on May 7th, is our sole fundraiser and source of income. Our goal again this year is $3,000. It’s a modest goal for an organization serving this large geographical area, but North Bay Celiacs is run entirely by volunteers. Here's how to help:

DONATE HERE

Online:

Please specify "North Bay Celiacs" as the "Benefiting Nonprofit Agency" when you pay online by credit card, or else your donation may go to the general fund of the Volunteer Center instead of North Bay Celiacs. Any amount is welcome and it all helps a great deal!  We are a chapter of the Celiac Disease Foundation, a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization. All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law. CDF's tax ID# is 95-4310830. Feel free to forward the link to family and friends. You can also join as a "Team Member" and do more fundraising with your own web page and link on the Human Race site. 

By check:

Or, send a check (payable to "The Human Race") to:

Molly Dillon, 1755 Donner drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95404

WALK OR RUN ON MAY 7th

It's fun! We have a group walking in the Human Race (pretty slowly) behind our beautiful banner on a 3K walk through Howarth Park in eastern Santa Rosa. It's free to walk, and no registration is necessary. However, to run you must register and pay a fee.

You do have to get up early - we meet at our table at 7:15am, the runners start at 8am and the walkers follow the runners. Email me if you plan to join us and I'll make sure you know how to get there and where to meet. There is a great community spirit at the event – you should participate (at least once)! Children, strollers, and wheelchairs are very welcome.

VOLUNTEER

We need a few volunteers to staff our booth at the Human Race Marketplace. Every year our booth is packed with interested people for three hours straight, and it is seriously fun. We give out tons of food samples and educational materials. This is a great chance to meet people and share information about celiac disease.  Email Molly (see below) if you'd like to help staff the table for any amount of time from 7am-11am. We especially need people from 9am-11am. Please specify preferred shift.

We hope you'll join us in our efforts this spring! For your information, here are a couple links to the Human Race and the Volunteer Center: http://www.humanracenow.org/  and http://www.volunteernow.org/.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Iscol and Molly Dillon

Allergen Friendly Easter Egg Hunt

Join the Sacramento Food Allergy Meetup group for an Allergy Free Egg Hunt Saturday April 16 at 10:30 am at William Land Park at 13th Ave. and Riverside. Please RSVP by Friday, April 15 at 3 PM.

The park is located on 13th Avenue between Riverside and Land Park Drive. The Tiny Tot Time Preschool building and the Land Park Play pool are in this area. The hunt will be just west of the fenced in playground. Please call my cell if you have any trouble finding us: 916-425-3823.

Egg Hunt Begins at 11 am. Arrive at 10:30 a.m. if you are bringing eggs.

***NEW THIS YEAR*** If you are bringing a child to the egg hunt, please bring 25 plastic eggs stuffed with stickers or small plastic toys per child. Please don't spend more than about $5 on eggs and toys.

Absolutely NO FOOD and NO CANDY please. Remember to bring a basket for collecting eggs.
If you are unable to bring stuffed eggs, please consider a $5 donation to help offset the costs of the additional eggs being provided.

Arrive at 10:30 am and plan to play with your child(ren) in the playground for about 30 minutes. My teenagers and I will hide about 200-300 eggs before 10:30 am, and we will also hide the eggs that guests bring.

Note that many of the items in the eggs will be choking hazards due to size so if you have a younger child be sure to supervise them with these items.


Organized by  Sarah Mentz, SacFoodAllergy: http://www.meetup.com/sacfoodallergy/

March Events Round Up

Gluten Free Events at Gluten Free Specialty

Monday, March 14

Cookbook Giveaway Where: Gluten Free Specialty When: Monday, March 14 at 10:00 am until Tuesday, March 29 at 7:00 pm Your RSVP: Attending (edit)

RSVPRemove from My EventsCancel this Event

Thursday, March 17

Sofella Chocolate Cake Sampling Where: Gluten Free Specialty When: Thursday, March 17 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm Your RSVP: Attending (edit)

RSVPRemove from My EventsCancel this Event

Saturday, March 26

Mac and NOT Cheese Where: At the Store When: Saturday, March 26 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Your RSVP: Maybe Attending (edit)

RSVPRemove from My EventsCancel this Event

CSA GF Meetings

• Downtown Support Meeting, Wednesday March 9, 7:00 pm - 8:00+ pm FDA Food Safety Modernization Act reprise.  Join us at SMUD’s Customer Service Center, 6301 S Street, Room 3 (if traveling west on Hwy 50, take 65th Street exit; SMUD is across that intersection, parking on left).      
• Restaurant Outing, Wednesday, March 16, 11:30 at Steve’s Pizza, 3191 Zinfandel Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA.  No rsvp this time; just come!
• Davis Support Meeting, Saturday March 19, 12:30-2:00 pm At Davis Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall, 317 East 8th Street in Davis.  Contact:  Susan sblarock@sbcglobal.net.  Experienced celiacs, please bring a gluten-free snack to share (including recipe and/or package, for those with additional food sensitivities).
• Sacramento (Watt/ElCamino) Support Meeting, Sunday, March 20, 1:30 – 4:00 pm Can celiacs overcome the effects of pre-diagnosis muscle weakness, gluten ataxia, and similar symptoms?  Isel Lamoureux, a Guild Certified Feldenkrais practitioner, will explain how the Feldenkrais Method helps achieve greater levels of comfort and range of motion, improves posture and leads to greater health and vitality. In the words of Moshe Feldenkrais, founder of this Method of Somatic Education: "Movement is the key to life."  St. Marks United Methodist Church, 2391 St. Marks Way, Sacramento, CA.  Experienced celiacs, please bring a gluten-free snack to share (including recipe and/or package, for those with additional food sensitivities).
• Placerville Support Meeting, Sunday, March 20, 2:00 – 4:00 pm Judy Fields, Registered Dietitian, will speak about resources and nutritious meal planning for Celiacs and will answer audience questions.  The meeting will be held at Federated Church, Placerville:  1031 Thompson Way, Placerville, CA 95667.  Contact Information:  Kathleen Hughes 530 672-1104. Experienced celiacs, please bring a gluten-free snack to share (including recipe and/or package, for those with additional food sensitivities).

CSA 34th Annual Conference, San Diego, September 15-17
Save the dates!  It’s within our reach – 3 days of great information, “celiac research celebrities,” gluten-free feasts and fun.  

Upcoming Events at GF Specialty

Check out the Upcoming Events at Gluten Free Specialty for February and March 2011:

Hands on Cookie Decorating Where: At Gluten Free Specialty When: Saturday, February 12 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Sweet Sampling Where: At Gluten Free Specialty When: Saturday, February 12 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Double Rainbow Soy Cream Sampling Where: At Gluten Free Specialty When: Saturday, March 19 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Mac and NOT Cheese Where: At Gluten Free Specialty When: Saturday, March 26 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

February Event Round Up

Gluten Free Events at Gluten Free Specialty

• Feb TBA: Gluten Free Diet for Beginners with Dietitian Meghan O'Hara. Interested? Show your interest by sending us an email, commenting below, or signing up at Gluten Free Specialty. You'll be informed when a date has been set.
• Feb 12 12-2 pm Decorate your own Valentine's Day Cookie for $5. You'll be provided with one heart shaped cookie, 2 frosting options, sprinkles, and a few other fun surprises. Options will be gluten free and dairy free.
  
• Feb 12 2-4 pm Need some inspiration and/or motivation for making cookies for Valentine's Day? Mary Mieth will be baking up a storm, offering three fun, simple, and healthy cookie options. She knows how to tweak a recipe to make a cookie fancy without much effort, so why not come observe, and go home with a recipe to surprise a gluten free loved one or your BGFF (best gluten free friend).

Other Gluten Free Events:

• February 1 Popchips Twitter Party 6-7pm PST. Learn about eating healthy and meal tips from busy moms.
  
• February 13 from 5-8pm Thrive @ Holidays: Banchetto D'Amore (Feast of Love in Italian) at the Steel Magnolia Kitchen (G And 16th). Think a safe and satisfying Italian feast is beyond your gluten-free, dairy-free, allergen-free hopes? Think again! Indulge in a wonderful meal and develop your cooking skills at the same time with this celebration of love, food, and love of good food. We’ll prepare—and then devour—easy breadsticks, light minestrone, Caesar salad, lasagna, and then (maybe not quite Italian but definitely amazing) chocolate pudding cake. Truly a celebration worth experiencing! Gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, peanut-free. Contains fish (anchovy paste), nuts, corn.$58/person. Register here. Email any questions to sally@tilthforhealth.com. Oh, also, until January 31st, there's a $5 discount on each admission if people enter the code "GFLove." Sound intriguing? Shop at Gluten Free Specialty between Jan 15 and Feb 4 and you may be randomly selected for a pair of free tickets to the class!!! Don't have a GFF (gluten free friend- let us know and we'll find you a pair) The more times you shop the better odds you have, so come on by.

Valentine's Day Cookie Decorating and Demo

In honor of Valentine's Day Gluten Free Specialty will be offering a full day of Cookielicious Activity on Saturday February 12th

12pm- 2pm: We encourage kids and adults alike to come on in and decorate a sugar cookie in honor of Valentine's Day. Decorate one for yourself, or one to give to that special someone. Access to a heart shaped cookie, frosting options, sprinkles, and more! FREE event, but donations appreciated.

2pm-4pm: Gourmet Cookie Demo with Mary Mieth. Demo/class sharing some easy and delicious heart shaped cookies to taste and learn to make. All are gluten and dairy free. Featured cookies will include filled shortbread hearts, marzipan hearts, and chocolate covered mint hearts.