Upcoming October Event

Join the Shoreline Gluten Free Association for an informative afternoon event on Sunday, October 17th - followed by a fantastic dinner from Russ at The Paperback Cafe!

Gluten Free

Myths & Monsters

Debunked

Speakers Beth Hillson and Jules Shepard

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Indian River Recreation Center

201 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton (Route 81)

1:00-3:30 p.m.

Free for Members

$5 for Non Members and General Public

Reception and Dinner with Beth and Jules at 4:00 p.m.

Catered by Paperback Café ($19.95 gratuity included)

RSVP to Cathy Purcell by October 14th

(860-399-9710 or cjpurcell01@snet.net)

Seating is limited to 50 for Forum and 25 for Dinner

2nd Annual SGFA Conference - Next Week!

Upcoming Event

The 2nd Annual Shoreline Gluten Free Conference - "Beyond Gluten Intolernace: healing the mind, body, and spirit" is next Saturday, April 17th from 10AM - 3PM at the Saybrook Point Pavilion.



Have you registered yet? RSVP to shoreglutenfree@sbcglobal.net for instructions for submitting your payment prior to the event.

Product Suggestions

• Mike Nuzzio from Agrande Pizza in Clinton suggested this company Diet Specialties, Waterbury, CT, 1-888-640-2800- they make both low-protein and gluten free foods! And the packages have nutritional labelling! Let us know how the food is if you give it a try!
• A member was very impressed with the pizza from Conte Pasta - have you tried it? What did you think?
  

News Round-Up: Products, Medical, and Restaurants

• The New Haven Advocate recently did three articles on being GF in CT: "Gluten and You", "Gluten Free CT", and "Thanks, God: Reuniting with Pizza"
  
• An interesting article about the link between gluten and neurological disorders
• NY Times also recently did a piece on celiac vs. gluten insensitivity
• The Boston Globe reported that King Arthur Flour is launching a GF product line!
• Another medical article about the connection between reflux and food allergies, especially in childrn
  
• Product Recall: Please check your shelves for a package of GLUTEN FREE NATURALS PANCAKE MIX!! Go to the website, www.gfnfoods.com and check to see if your package is on the list for possible contamination from salmonella. You may also call: 866-761-6147 and speak to them personally. They will replace your package as soon as shipments are ready. The problem concerns a soy flour distributor whom they are no longer using.This is the only product in the line so affected.
  
• GF Chef Rob Landolphi was recently featured in an article by the Hartford Currant - it includes two of his recipes from his fantastic cookbook!
  

Restaurant Updates

• DePuma's Gluten Free Cavatelli and Spinach Ravioli are now available at Georgie's Diner in West Haven, CT! Georgie's offers gluten free and vegan entree options. Check them out and ask for DePuma's GF pasta! Georgie's Diner, 427 Elm Street, West Haven, CT 06516
• Have you been to a Pei Wei? It is an absolutely brilliant, reasonably priced spin-off of PF Changs with a number of GF options - if you are traveling, check out their locations list and definitely give it a try!
  

Happy New Year!

It's 2010...and we hope everyone had a wonderful healthy holiday season! Our apologies for the hiatus -- but the association had a busy fall as well - complete with a very successful event with Rob Landolphi in November and our fantastic cookie swap in December which was a huge success.

The year will be kicked off with our exciting upcoming event on Saturday, February 6th, entitled "LIVING A HEALTHIER LIFE IN 2010" - an informational and mini-vendor event. A busy afternoon will be in store for you and your children, starting at 12 noon. We will meeting at the CLINTON (HULL) LIBRARY on Rt. 81, next to Clinton Crossing Mall, exit 63 off I-95.

[PLEASE note the change in meeting place and the date, the FIRST Saturday! (Due to scheduling conflicts and school vacation we had to make some changes.)]

The following vendors will be available with samples to taste and products to buy– it is a great chance to taste a new products!
-- John DePuma is returning with a new ravioli he created especially for kids— bring the gang and check this out!
-- Dee Kittle from Dee’s One Smart Cookie will have her pizza shells, mini cupcakes (and more) available to taste and buy. She will also have unfrosted mini cupcakes so the kids can frost and decorate their own!
-- Lauren DeLisa from LaPiastra is returning with more samples and products to take home. She sold out last time! Make sure you bring your checkbook this time so you won’t be disappointed! -- Two informational programs will be presented starting at 12:30 with Susan Kyne, followed by Jennifer Ashley- Maurice, both of whom will have ideas about living a healthier life style– something we all need!

This meeting is free for paid members, $5 for non-members, children are free. Paid members will receive a free raffle ticket, everyone will receive a free gift.
In the event of bad weather, event will be canceled.

Save-the-Date: March 20th - A Gluten-Free & Allergy-Free Pancake Breakfast!
Stay tuned for more details!!

SGFA November Update

Thank you to Russell at the Paperback Cafe!

We would first like to wholeheartedly thank Russell for hosting our association for dinner at the Paperback Cafe in October. It was a wonderful event where members and their family and friends got a chance to connect and enjoy a FANTASTIC gluten-free dinner - with no worries of getting sick! From the smoky shrimp and crab appetizer to the chicken parmesan and the vegetable pasta, it was all so yummy and tasty. The cake he made for dessert was also great. Please be sure to stop in a visit Russell - he's always got something special cooking for his gluten-free guests (I recently had GF cookies to top off my lunch there!) and is always willing to make adjustments for you to have a safe meal. The big news is that, although they are closed for dinner through the winter, you can order your favorite GF meals before 3:30PM and pick them up for dinner at home. Give them a call to learn more! Once again, thanks to Russell and all our members who came out for a great night!

Upcoming Events:

November 14th, 12PM - 3:00PM, Westbrook Firehouse: Are YOU dreading the coming holidays? Need some ideas for stuffing, desserts and casseroles? How about real onion rings? The SGFA is very proud to announce that Rob Landolphi, chef at UCONN and author of "Gluten-Free Every Day", will be joining our group for a cooking demonstration and will be answering your questions about cooking GF! Rob was recently featured on the CBS Early Show -- where he stressed that, "Gluten-Free Doesn't Have to Be Flavor-Free!" Come meet Rob -- we promise you won't be disappointed!

There will also be tons of samples, raffles for GF products, and holiday recipe. Bring a recipe, holiday side dish to share, and your tips for holiday survival!

Admission is free with a GF donation to the Shoreline Soup Kitchens. Empty handed? Come anyway!! Admission is $5. For more information, contact Sybil at 860-399-3410 or email shoreglutenfree@sbcglobal.net

SAVE THE DATE: December 12th, 12PM: The Infamous SGFA Cookie Swap! Put your baking caps on and get ready...more details soon!

Do you want to inside skinny on SGFA, great recipes,

and discounts on our events?

Become a 2010 member! The SGFA has recently formalized a monthly newsletter but guess what? It's members only and our events and adovacy efforts can only happen with your support. Please consider becoming a member for only $25 for new members and $20 for returning member. For more information, contact Sybil at 860-399-3410 or email shoreglutenfree@sbcglobal.net

Opportunity to Volunteer
Do you like to write? And perhaps research topics of interest to our members? We are looking for writers who may want to contribute to the newsletter and this blog. Touch base with Sybil if you might be interested!

That's it for now -- more restaurant information, product reviews, and research articles next month!