Blueberries Are In Season!

Looking for tasty gluten free recipes? Have just finished reading Sarah Fragoso's book, Everyday Paleo and it is loaded with a multitude of easy practical nutritious dishes geared towards the whole family.  Made a variation of her Berry Good Cobbler using blueberries this 4th of July (the original recipe called for 1 1/2 cups of almond flour).  It was very simple to make and my friends loved it! The best compliment I received was when I was told their 8 year daughter was ecstatic there was one left over serving going into their refrigerator, so she could have more the next day. 


This is would be a great recipe to make with kids! 
Give it a try!

1.   In a pie dish place 3 cups of blueberries (washed) and drizzle with 2 TBSP of honey.

2.   Topping: in a bowl combine 1 cup of almond flour, 1/2 cup flax meal and 2 TBSP of cinnamon, then with a fork mix in 2 TBSP of coconut oil (other options are shortening or butter) and 1 egg (vegan option: make a flax egg or use another egg substitute).  


3.  Top the blueberries with the topping. 
*If the topping is sticky due to the egg don't worry, just break it up with your fingers and distribute as evenly as you can over the fruit.  


Bake @ 350 F for 30 minutes.  Serves 6


Serve hot with your choice of milk or other milk substitute poured over top. 
I used the Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almond/Coconut milk blend. 


Enjoy!

Gluten Free at the Ballpark

I could hardly believe my eyes when recently at a ballgame at Tropicana Stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida, my daughter spotted a gluten-free food stand.  I had practically walked right by it.

I met a nice guy named Mike at the stand who has been gluten-free for 17 years.  He said he was a big Tampa Bay Rays fan (we're Yankees fans) so at the game a lot, and also a GF! regular.

It seems everyone at Trop Stadium can now enjoy their favorite traditional ballpark fast-grabs like hot dogs, pretzels and beer - all without the gluten ingredients that so many can't tolerate.

A sign of the future? I certainly found it encouraging to find a mainstream venue of such large scale catering to sports fans with special dietary needs.

Kirsten Carbone / Communications Consultant / OnTrend Consulting

Wish there were more gluten free choices available at your local restaurants?

A friend of Hannah Bissell's is part of a group that is considering starting a business which would provide gluten free baked goods along the shoreline and they want to know what is important to you.

If you wish to give them your input, go to the link below.
The survey is 10 questions long and took me less than 3 minutes to complete.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SJHTLW6

Clinton's 2nd Annual Bike and Pedestrian Fest

This Saturday, May 5th, from 10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m., the town of Clinton will hold its 2nd Annual Bike and Pedestrian Fest. This family-friendly event is designed to promote an active lifestyle and will include events like a dog-friendly walk to Town Beach, a bike parade and a Main Street treasure hunt and raffle.  There will also be bike safety inspections, with helmet fittings. 

All events are free and open to the public.