Star Ginger

Looking for an Asian Restaurant you can safely eat at in Sacramento? Here's the place to go.....

Mati's Moved!

Last fall it was discovered that Mati closed their doors in one of the Natomas shopping centers. Most of us thought they were permanently closed but in fact they just relocated! Most Indian food is gluten-free friendly but Mati's Indian Express is very aware of gluten intolerance concerns and would be happy to assist you.

There website doesn't seem to have been updated since they moved, but go pick up a menu at their new location: 1501 16th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814....916-341- 0532

*To read more about their relocation check out the Sacramento Press.

Eat Fresh, Eat Local

Looking for fresh and local products?  Gluten Free Specialty is proud to be a retailer of the following 3 product lines.....

 And not as local (Oregon), but mighty tasty! Their Strawberry Honey Lemonade and Limeade are quite refreshing as we hit the warm season here in Sacramento.

*Products rotate and are seasonal.

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)

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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)

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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)

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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.  

Aug 7th: Save the Date!

Meet the Author of The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook

SAVE THE DATE! The Sacramento area chapter of the Celiac Sprue Association, in conjunction with the Davis subchapter, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, welcomes Elana Amsterdam, to the combined support group meeting August 7th, held at the Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 317 East 8th Street, Davis, from 12:30 to 3:00 pm. The event is free and open to the public.

Elana Amsterdam is the author of The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook and a popular blog, Elanaspantry.com. Elana switched career paths from an environmental consultant with her own firm, to a gluten-free chef when her son was diagnosed with celiac disease. With a three-year study of ayurvedic cooking, Elana utilized her knowledge to make gluten-free food that tasted like regular food. Elana’s cooking might not be complex, but actually taste good and is good for you. This passion led her from blog to book, with the publication of The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook.

Come prepared. Pick up one or more copies of Elana’s cookbook to be autographed during the meeting at Gluten Free Specialty (2612 J Street, Sacramento, CA 916-442-5241). Phone orders are welcome. If you can’t make it to the store, you may preorder and prepay over the phone and have the book delivered to you at the meeting. Elana’s flour of choice, pure almond flour from blanched almonds (not almond meal), is also available. With both in hand, be inspired and head home to start cooking.

Experienced celiacs are welcome to bring snacks to share at the meeting. And if you’re able to pick up the cookbook ahead of time, why not try your hand with one of her recipes, and bring some tasty treats to share. Please bring a copy of your recipe for those with multiple allergies.

Gluten Free Dining July 10

Looking to have a nice gluten free meal out? Here are 2 options for you on Saturday July 10:

• Gluten-Free Italian Lunch at Pasta Bella. Author Jacqueline Mallorca will discuss her new book Gluten-Free Italian: Over 150 Irresistible Recipes without Wheat — from Crostini to Tiramisu and sign copies. The meal is $15 per person, including salads, entrees and dessert (tip and drinks are extra). This event is hosted by North Bay Celiacs.

• Dining Excursion: BJ"S Brewhouse, organized by the Sacramento Celiac Sprue Association. Once a month, on the second Saturday, the CSA sponsors a dining meeting in the Sacramento area. RSVP is greatly encouraged and very much appreciated. More details can be found on the CSA Sacramento blog.