Adventures in Gluten (and Sugar) Freedom from a southern blogger chick!

Monday, February 27, 2012

Last Call! Gluten in Medications Survey Ends Tomorrow

 
Gluten-Free? We need your help!
Gluten in Medications Survey ends tomorrow.
Medication

If you haven't taken NFCA's Gluten in Medications Survey yet, this is your last chance to be part of this first-ever study.

Never had a problem with medications? We still want to hear from you!

The catch? The survey ends tomorrow.

Take the Survey
If you've already responded, many thanks!

If you haven't responded yet, please click the button above and spend a few minutes sharing your experience.

Thank you!
The NFCA Team

 


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Thursday, February 16, 2012

Win a $25 Gift Card during Publix Italian Days

There's something about cold, rainy weather (and a nasty case of bronchitis) that makes me crave my mother's Italian sauce.  She rarely made it except for special occasions, but I love it with all my heart.  I try to recreate it, but it's not the same.  And even though I use gluten-free pasta, there's just something about my Mama's cooking that I miss right now.

In fact, I'd like to share again my mother's recipe for Italian Sausage Stuffed Lasagna.  It's killer.

Are you craving a little Italian food in your life?  Come by Publix for the Taste the Tradition Italian Days.


When it comes to cooking traditional Italian dishes, the possibilities are endless, and you don’t have to travel all the way to Italy to taste the tradition! With Italian Days, available exclusively at Publix, you can find great prices and coupon savings on some of your favorite brands including Progresso, Green Giant, and Muir Glen and purchase everything you need for great Italian recipes like, Meatballs and Twisters.  (And I checked -- this is easy to adapt to the gluten-free lifestyle.)

And Publix is also a purveyor of an exceptional assortment of gluten-free pasta -- so we gluten-free peeps need not be deprived. 

While visiting Italian Days at Publix from February 16th through February 29th, you can also enter the Taste the Tradition Italian Days Sweepstakes for a chance to be 1 of 500 shoppers that will win a $100 Publix® gift card, sponsored by General Mills.
To enter to win the Taste the Tradition Italian Days Sweepstakes and download great coupon savings and delicious recipes, look in-store or follow the instructions below:
  1. Click – Stay up to date with the latest General Mills promotions happening at Publix, by visiting ClickCallMail.com. Once you’re registered and logged in, you can participate in any the current promotions.

  2. Call – If you’d prefer to enter the sweepstakes and participate in other promotions via telephone, feel free to call the General Mills hotline, at 1.800.627.6059, and be sure to say that you want to enter the 2012 Italian Days Sweepstakes.  Please be sure to provide your complete contact information (Full name/address/zip code/phone #).

  3. Mail – If you prefer to participate via mail-in entry, print and mail your complete contact information   (Full Name/address/zip code/phone #) to 2012 Italian Days Sweepstakes, P.O. Box 44257, Atlanta, Georgia 30336.


To make this even more fun, Publix, through General Mills and My Blog Spark are giving away another $25 gift card.  To win it, enter your comment and tell me what your favorite Italian meal consists of -- gluten-free or otherwise. I'll pick a winner on March 1. 

And I'll see you in tomato aisle!

Much love, 
Ging


“Disclosure:  The Publix Club gift card, information, and giveaway have been provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark.”

Thursday, February 9, 2012

@Celiaccentral: 33% Off Subscription for New #GlutenFree Magazine

A share from my favorite celiac and gluten-free source, NFCA.

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33% off Subscription to New Gluten-Free Magazine
Special discount just for NFCA supporters
Allergic Living discount
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NFCA is delighted to announce that we have just teamed up with Allergic Living, the award-winning new magazine for those with celiac disease and food allergies. Together, NFCA and Allergic Living will provide the gluten-free community several beneficial initiatives, including this subscription offer:
NFCA supporters get a special introductory rate on a subscription to Allergic Living magazine:
  • $19.99 for two years (instead of $29.99) or
  • $14.99 for one year (instead of $19.99)
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Hit the “Go” button and follow the subscription steps.

Got a subscription question? Ask Allergic Living at info@allergicliving.com or 1-888-771-7747.
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Coming in Allergic Living's Spring '12 issue:
  • A fascinating report on groundbreaking research into autism & the gluten-free diet.
  • The first installment of a regular column from NFCA Founder & President Alice Bast.
  • Great gluten-free and dairy-free recipes.
  • An article on why whole grains are essential in the gluten-free diet and how to get them.
  • The latest celiac disease news.

About Allergic Living:

Since its inception last year, Allergic Living has been winning rave reviews for its articles on the gluten-free and allergy issues that matter, written by top journalists, as well as dietitians, medical experts and food writers.

This new magazine brings a fresh, positive perspective to the issues of living gluten-free. We’re certain you’ll enjoy the magazine as much as we do..


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It's Time for Romance at The @CooksWarehouse

A weekend share from my good friends at Cook's Warehouse!

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In this week's edition:

Brookhaven - Tea and Coffee Time
Decatur - Weat Free Breakfast Foods
East Cobb - Sweet Heat Brownie Bites
Midtown - Coeur à la Crème

Product Spotlight: Electric Kettles

Great American Baking Contest

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Brookhaven - Tea and Coffee Time

 
It's tea and coffee time at the Cook's Warehouse Brookhaven.  Join us on Saturday from 3 pm to 5 pm as we show off the wonderful products we offer for the perfect cup of coffee or tea!  We have a colorful selection of teapots, teakettles as well as top of the line coffee makers such as Jura, Moccamaster,  and Nespresso.  Join us for a delicious cup!  
 
Decatur Weat Free Breakfast Foods

  

This week, we take great pride in presenting a great new product line from Decatur, Weat Free Breakfast Foods. Weat Free is just as the name implies - "without wheat". Weat Free also means "we eat free" of the allergens you see in foods today which includes gluten, dairy, soy and nuts.  For years eating gluten-free meant that you might have to go without or sacrifice the flavor of your foods. The folks at Weat Free  have spent countless hours mixing and experimenting with a variety of ingredients to make the best breakfast foods you can enjoy without sacrificing great taste. Stop by between 3 and 5 to witness how tasty they are. We're also tasting the Wines of France this week.

East Cobb - Sweet Heat Brownie Bites
Nothin' spells lovin' like a little somethin' from our oven! And this Saturday afternoon, that little somethin' is our famous Sweet Heat Brownie Bites, made delicious with the addition of Fire and Flavor Coffee Rub, a touch of chipotle and coffee in a multi-tasking rub! They'll be baked right in our USA pans, our favorite bakeware for perfect results and easy clean-up. Stop by for a tasty hot and sweet treat, and grab a copy of the recipe, so that you can share it with your loved ones anytime!
 

Midtown - Coeur à la Crème

 

St. Valentine's Day is only days away so we are serving a savory coeur à la crème for you to sample. What is a coeur à la crême, you ask? A traditional heart-shaped creamy molded French confection usually served for dessert with a fruit sauce. Stop by to see how easy (and impressive) it is to make and surprise the loved one in your life with your own version!
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FROM THE COOKING SCHOOL

TWO fun classes rescheduled to a later date - don't miss out!

 

2/27/2012           
Midtown
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Rosemary Rutland          
$45

As we continue to eat healthier by cutting fat, there is an increasing emphasis on legumes as an essential part of today's healthy diet. Chef Rosemary Rutland is here to show you how to incorporate a variety of beans, peas and lentils into your dishes while at the same time, adding a tremendous amount of flavor. You will learn the secrets to making:
  • Red Bean Dip with Spiced Pita Chips
  • Creamy Cannellini Bean Soup with Hazelnut Sage Pesto
  • Poached Fish & Tarragon French Green Lentils with homemade Lemon Aioli
  • Tunisian Chickpea Cookies
After this class, you will never serve boring beans again!

 

2/28/2012           
Midtown
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Nancy Waldeck and Deb Duchon             
$50

It's the time of year to think "red hot", but we are not referring to the Valentine candies - we're talking chilies! Join Chef Nancy Waldeck and Cultural Anthropologist Deb Duchon as they explore the interesting world of chilies and then share their findings with food and wine!  Learn all about chilies and spice up your cooking repertoire as you learn these recipes:
  • Corn Cakes with Shrimp and Jalapeño Lime Drizzle
  • Chile Seared Salmon with Pear Pineapple Relish
  • Roasted Sage Spicy Sweet Potatoes
  • Red Hot Kale Ribbons
  • Zesty Hot Chocolate Mousse
Join us as we cook up an evening full of warm, spicy delights.

Other great classes, just around the corner:

 

2/9/2012             
Decatur
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Adeline Borra   
$65

French cuisine is a true art form, and it seems to come naturally to Adeline Borra. A native of France, she grew up in a family surrounded by good food and good wine. But anyone that loves good food, and loves to cook, can prepare these well-known French classic dishes - it just takes a little know-how and practice. Gain both when you meet Adeline in the kitchen where she will teach you how to make:
  • Cheese Soufflé with Green Salad and Dijon Mustard Dressing
  • Blanquette de Veau
  • Classique French Apple Tart with Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
 

2/10/2012             
Midtown
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM 
Kathryn Gordon              
$75

Elegant Parisian-style macarons are popping up all over -- learn how to make them in this fun class with Chef Kathryn Gordon. Incorporating recipes from her new book, Les Petits Macarons: Colorful French Confections to Make at Home -- you will learn tricks from master chefs that will help you learn how to bake your own macarons. Chef Kathryn will demonstrate a French-meringue based method and teach you how to pipe the macarons. You will then gather into groups to make your own batches and fillings. Come enjoy a delicious "Valentine-flavored" menu:
  • Pink Almond Macarons with Popcorn Pastry Cream
  • Coconut Macarons with Strawberry Guava Pate de Fruit
  • Cocoa Macarons with Blackberry White Chocolate Ganache
Each group will share their macrons so that everyone will be able to enjoy these fabulously French desserts. Copies of Chef Kathryn's book Les Petits Macarons, Colorful French Confections to Make at Home will be available on the day of class.

 

OOOPS!  Forgot to make Valentine's plans for you and your sweetie?  The Cook's Warehouse comes to the rescue!  Make a lasting impression with your registration for two in any of these romantic classes.  But don't wait - Valentine's Day is just around the corner and classes are filling fast!
**Please note that all class registrations/fees (including Valentine's Day classes) are per person, not per couple**

 

2/12/2012
Midtown
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Gloria Smiley
$65

Valentine's Day shouldn't be stressful or rushed! It should be a special day when you can slow down a bit and spend some time with your sweetheart. This year, forget the usual routine and enjoy Valentine's Day a little early. Spend some time in our kitchen with your loved one and Chef Gloria Smiley! Let Gloria be your guide as you work together to create this elegant and romantic Valentine's Day Brunch:
  • Blinis with Caviar
  • Healthy Crunchy Fruit and Almond Granola with Goat's Milk Yogurt
  • Fettuccine with Creamy Egg, Prosciutto and Arugula
  • Candied Bacon
  • Meringues (Pavlovas) with Mascarpone Cream and Raspberry Sauce
 

2/12/2012
East Cobb
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Elizabeth Weaver
$65

Few things say "romance" like the iconic hills of Tuscany. The rustic landscape, the delicious food and wine - who wouldn't want to make that escape with someone special? Chef Elizabeth captures the spirit of Tuscany as she invites you into the kitchen to put together this delicious brunch inspired by the cuisine of the Italian heartland:
  • Eggplant Parmesan Frittata
  • Fennel Salad
  • Champagne Risotto
  • Fresh Fruit with Ricotta, Honey and Chocolate
Celebrate Valentine's Day a little early with this special menu and the special someone in your life!

 

2/12/2012
Decatur
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Donica Daniels
$65

Spend some time in our kitchen with that someone special, learning how to put together this show-stopping brunch. Romance your sweetheart with delicious dishes from Chef Donica Daniels as you join her in the kitchen for this brunch menu that you'll create and enjoy together:
  • Mini Sausage and Egg Casserole
  • Baked Cheese Grits topped with Zesty Shrimp
  • gooey Cinnamon Rolls
  • sparkling Champagne Punch
You'll have a tough time topping this Valentine's next year!

 

2/12/2012
Brookhaven
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Michele Phillips
$65

Valentine's Day is a very romantic day, but why wait until the evening to show your love? Get a jump start on your Valentine's Day celebration as you join Chef Michele Phillips in the kitchen to make:
  • Southern Fruit Ambrosia
  • Strawberry and Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast topped with Toasted Pecan Cinnamon Honey
  • Gruyere & Goat Cheese Quiche with Shallots and Mixed Peppers
  • Homemade Blueberry Sausage
  • Classic Cream Scones with Chambord Butter
  • Pomegranate Champagne Cocktails
After this amorous menu, who knows what the evening will bring?

 

2/13/2012
East Cobb
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Elizabeth Weaver
$75

Cooking in the kitchen together can be a great Valentine's Adventure. Join Chef Elizabeth Weaver in the kitchen to prepare dinner as you enjoy a fantastic "date night".
  • Start with a warm and irresistible French Onion soup for two
  • The main attraction is a Lime Marinated Pork Loin served with a Red Wine Cream Sauce and Lobster Mashed Potatoes
  • End this meal with a decadent sundae of homemade Hot Fudge and Hot Buttered Popcorn over Ice Cream
It's a day to splurge, so why not splurge with the one you love!
**CLASS ADDED TO ACCOMODATE DEMAND**   

 

2/13/2012
Decatur
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Rosemary Rutland
$75

The way to a person's heart is through their stomach - show your Valentine how much you care by getting in the kitchen together to cook a luscious dinner together. Join Chef Rosemary Rutland tonight as she invites you into the kitchen to prepare this tantalizing meal that would make anyone swoon! Dazzle your sweetheart with:
  • Creamy Roasted Wild Mushroom Soup with Sage Croutons
  • Crab-Stuffed Shrimp with Champagne Beurre Blanc Sauce
  • Ginger & Sweet Potato Gratin
  • Sautéed Haricot Verts with Caramelized Shallots
  • Mini Baked Alaska (Toasted Italian Meringue, ice cream and homemade chocolate cake)
Share this holiday and this exceptional menu with someone special!
**CLASS ADDED TO ACCOMODATE DEMAND**

 

Enter now to win a @Publix gift card! #gf

Gift Card Contest: Running Out of Something #glutenfree? Run in to @Publix!

Here's a great prize from Publix and MyBlogSpark, just for you, my readers!


Do you hate reaching for something you need only to realize that you’ve run out? If you’re running low on your favorite Yoplait yogurt flavor, Big G breakfast cereal or tube of Crest toothpaste, then head to Publix® during the Running Out? Run In. in-store event so you can purchase the everyday products that you love and need more of! Receive rewards for stocking up on some of your favorite General Mills and P&G products at Publix during the Running Out? Run In. event this February.

 

  • From TODAY through Feb. 14, look for the “Running Out? Run In.” event at your local Publix store and “run in,” to take advantage of the great savings available on some of your favorite brands from General Mills and Procter & Gamble, including Yoplait yogurt, Charmin, and Crest.  AND YES!  There are lots of gluten-free products available through this line and company!  Publix has become a fine purveyor of gluten-free goods.
  • Also, don’t forget to look in-stores for more than $14 in coupon savings – coupons are valid Feb. 6 through Feb. 25
  • Receive a $5 Publix® gift card to use on your next shopping trip when you purchase $30 or more in participating items during the event (2/8 – 2/25); simply mail in the rebate form found in-store or online at runningoutrunin.com along with your original receipt(s).
  • For more details on this great rebate, visit RunningOutRunIn.com
SO do you want to win a $25 Publix Gift Card?  Sign on and leave me a comment on what you "run in to Publix" for when you've "run out!"

Contest ends Feb. 14 at 8 p.m.!  

Much love,
Ging

Disclosure:  The Publix gift card, information, and giveaway have been provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark.

Gift Card Contest: Running Out of Something #glutenfree? Run in to @Publix!

Here's a great prize from Publix and MyBlogSpark, just for you, my readers!


Do you hate reaching for something you need only to realize that you’ve run out? If you’re running low on your favorite Yoplait yogurt flavor, Big G breakfast cereal or tube of Crest toothpaste, then head to Publix® during the Running Out? Run In. in-store event so you can purchase the everyday products that you love and need more of! Receive rewards for stocking up on some of your favorite General Mills and P&G products at Publix during the Running Out? Run In. event this February.
 

  • From TODAY through Feb. 14, look for the “Running Out? Run In.” event at your local Publix store and “run in,” to take advantage of the great savings available on some of your favorite brands from General Mills and Procter & Gamble, including Yoplait yogurt, Charmin, and Crest.  AND YES!  There are lots of gluten-free products available through this line and company!  Publix has become a fine purveyor of gluten-free goods.
  • Also, don’t forget to look in-stores for more than $14 in coupon savings – coupons are valid Feb. 6 through Feb. 25
  • Receive a $5 Publix® gift card to use on your next shopping trip when you purchase $30 or more in participating items during the event (2/8 – 2/25); simply mail in the rebate form found in-store or online at runningoutrunin.com along with your original receipt(s).
  • For more details on this great rebate, visit RunningOutRunIn.com
SO do you want to win a $25 Publix Gift Card?  Sign on and leave me a comment on what you "run in to Publix" for when you've "run out!"

Contest ends Feb. 14 at 8 p.m.!  

Much love,
Ging

Disclosure:  The Publix gift card, information, and giveaway have been provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

#GF Progresso "Souper You" Contest Entry Deadline Approaching

The following information and links are provided to us by MyBlogSpark and Progresso Soups.  There are a number of gluten-free Progresso soups, so I urge you to consider this

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Are you ready for a new look this New Year? Progresso® has announced the return of their Souper You® Contest giving you the chance to win an incredible makeover! By telling Progresso why you deserve a makeover and what you love about their soup, you could have the chance to win an ultimate makeover experience in Hollywood this Spring!

Now that the ball has dropped and the confetti has settled, it´s time to consider how you will stick to your resolution for the New Year and maintain your weight management plan, without sacrificing on variety or the taste of foods you love. Thanks to Progresso®, you can have your soup and eat it too!

With 40 delicious soups with 100 calories or less per serving, Progresso Soup has a variety of offerings that help you beat diet boredom and satisfy your taste cravings, while helping you stick to your weight management calorie goals. Progresso soups are packed with hearty ingredients like pasta, beans, rice, meat and vegetables that suit your taste buds and make you feel good about including it in your meal choices.

o This year, the Souper You® Contest will provide three lucky winners with an ultimate makeover experience in Hollywood; this includes a trip for 2 to Los Angeles, California where the winner will receive a head-to-toe makeover including hair and makeup, guided shopping spree with a $1,000 fashion retailer gift card, $1,000 spending money and 2 tickets to this season´s live finale of NBC´s The Biggest Loser

o Progresso is asking fans to visit www.SouperYou.com and submit their photo with a brief essay about why they love Progresso soups and why they deserve a makeover, by no later than February 22nd

o Fans can check back on March 12th for the announcement of the top ten finalists, and to vote for their favorite finalist until March 25th

o In addition, visit http://bit.ly/ProgressoCoup to download a printable coupon for $1.25 off the purchase of four (4) cans of Progresso Soup today.

o Also, tune into The Biggest Loser on NBC Tuesdays at 8/7c

Click here to watch this amazing video of the 2011 winner experience. To share with others, simply embed the code below within your post or include this link, http://bit.ly/ProgressoSY11 in your Tweets, Facebook updates and blog posts.

www.SouperYou.com Also, find Progresso on: Facebook 

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General Mills Sales is the sole sponsor of the Progresso® Souper You® Contest. NBCUniversal Media, LLC is not a sponsor of the Contest and is not associated with the administration of the Contest in any way.