Maggiano's GF Dinner

I recently had a chance to dine with some friend in the city and I suggested Maggiano's on Clark street. I have heard trhough the GF circles that they will prepare you a fine gluten free meal ( with rice pasta!) They do not have a gluten free menu per se, however, I was treated very well. The manager knew I needed a gluten free meal (I called ahead-and requested this when I made my reservation). I when it comes to gluten free dining it seems that the Lettuce Entainment Restaurants (Wildfire, Maggiano's, PF Changs...) are two steps ahead of the other restaurants!

The head chef came to my table and asked me what I would like. We discussed her recommendations and I chose the linguine rice pasta with Alfredo sauce, shrimp and broccoli. She also showed me a yellow ticket that was attached to my order warning all kitchen staff of a gluten alert (she called it an allergy...).

Even though I could not partake in the bread being dipped in olive oil, I was happy with my bottle of red wine! Everything was great! They even gave me my dessert (a mixture of huge blackberries, blueberries and strawberries with fresh whipped cream) for FREE!

Gluten Free Sweets

I am always getting new information and websites emailed to me to share on this website. I was excited to hear about Roh & Jo's Gluten Free Sweets, Inc. What a great resource for people on a gluten-free diet. I do not bake and I am always looking for a shortcut when it comes to cookies, pies and cakes. My birthday is not until January, but I plan on contacting Roh & Jo for my birthday cake! Anyone tried their sweets? Let us know what you think! www.glutenfreesweets.com

I AM GLUTEN FREE

Eating out is still complicated, especially when the people you are dining with don't understand your dietary needs. Sometimes I am made to feel ashamed of my illness. It seems to embarrass some members of my family. This is very sad, and I'm struggling to deal with it. That is why it is important for Celiac's to have a support system. My Mother's day celebration would have been better if we ate at home or a restaurant with a designated gluten-free menu. I like this message card and I will keep a copy of it in my purse from now on. I know there are companies that you can purchase these cards from, but you can also make your own.

New GF Support Group- River Forest

Gluten Free/Special Diets Support Group-River Forest Whole Foods
6:30–7:30 p.m. Free! Participants must register in advance.

Meet others who are changing to the gluten free way of life to offer your support, share tips and tricks and gain momentum in taking charge of your health. In this our first meeting, Jen Cafferty will bless us with the recipe and demo of one of her great gluten free recipes! Ought to be a terrific first meeting and a great chance to learn. Please call (708) 366–1045 to register. This meeting will be held once a month with a different speaker/demo every month in the café!

Kristy Lockhart Marketing Specialist Whole Foods Market7245 W. Lake Street River Forest, IL 60305kristy.lockhart@wholefoods.com708.366.1045 x 126 fax: 708.366.1044

GOODDAY Gluten-Free

I found this website this morning and I found it to be very good!

Visit http://www.gooddayglutenfree.com/ for great GF food at reasonable prices.

Rose's Wheat - Free Bakery, Evanston

Rose's WheatFree Bakery Is Open!
Allergy-friendly, Roses’ Wheatfree Bakery delivers absolutely delicious 100% gluten and casein free baked goods. Enjoy our oven fresh breads, buns, pastries, cookies, pizza crust and cakes. Custom wedding and birthday cakes are our specialty!
Viisit our retail location and cafe at 2901 Central Street, Evanston, Illinois.
You can always reach us at 847-859-2723.
Soon, you will be able to order online here at http://www.rosesbakery.com/

Gluten Free Success for the College Student

Gluten Free Success for the College Student is a spiral bound manual that you can use as a checklist and workbook as you go through the college planning process. It then becomes a recipe guide for the student in the dorm room.

This guide will be invaluable to you as an entry student or as a returning student and to parents. If you would like more information or to order your copy of Gluten Free Success for the College Student, please click on this link or go to glutenfreesuccess.com.

Thank you for spreading the word about this valuable resource.
Sincerely yours,
Joanne BradleyGlutenFreeSuccess.com
GlutenFreeGrains.com
jbradley@glutenfreesuccess.com