Where have I been?

Working.

Mommying.

Working.

Working.

Sleeping? Eh, sometimes.


I actually have a couple of blog posts that are trapped in an in-development purgatory. Somehow between an extremely demanding job (are you keeping up with the state of public education in Indiana?) and two extremely demanding little girls (worth every second), the wordiness with which I love to fill this blog just isn't happening. I try to post little things here and there on the Facebook page still, so be sure to "like" it- and to adjust your settings so you actually get notification of new posts on there (silly Facebook... just ask me if you're not sure how to do this). The partially-written posts will find their way up here eventually, I'm sure- perhaps on summer break.

ANYhow, if you missed it on Facebook, you can now get GFFW products like shirts and other fun novelties at Cafepress.com. I'm thinking it would be fun to participate in the Color Me Rad race with white GFFW shirts- let me know if you'd do it if I started a GFFW team.

If anyone is interested in writing a guest blog for GFFW to help keep this thing alive, I welcome your contributions. I will fully credit you in the post, including related links to your own blog, Facebook page, etc., and clearly label the post as a guest blog. You can send your writing to me at glutenfreefortwayne@yahoo.com or on the Facebook page. If I edit it, I will send it back to you for approval before posting (yes, I am an English teacher- thankfully, no red pens will be sacrificed in the editing process). If I'm not going to post it, I'll let you know. That's not me being a jerk; it's just me trying to stick with my original vision for the purpose of GFFW. For example: if you're one of those home-party sales people (Perfectly Posh, It Works, etc.), I'm okay with a reasonable sales pitch from one person. I'm not going to do 20 It Works guest blogs. If someone else beats you to the punch, feel free to add your contact information in the comments section. I'm also not going to do 20 guest blogs from people selling stuff. So again, don't take it personally if I don't post your guest blog. I'd rather stick with things like restaurant or product reviews, especially for local stuff. Have an idea, but not sure that I'd go for it? Just ask. I'd love to keep this blog active; I'm just struggling to do so on my own right now. I'm hoping I can handle a little cut-n-paste action.  Happy blogging!

Gluten Free Living Now Expo 2012

FROM GLUTEN FREE LIVING NOW, BASED IN INDIANAPOLIS:



Gluten Free Living Now Expo 2012
Saturday, October 13th 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday, October 14th 9:00am to 2:30pm Location: The Fountains, 502 E Carmel Drive, Carmel, IN 46032
Featuring:
Alessio Fasano, M.D. Center for Celiac Research
World’s most well-known expert on Celiac Disease Sit back, listen to an informative lecture on Celiac Disease. Gain invaluable knowledge from the expert.

Itinerary and topics will be updated on our website listed below.

Other Experts will be speaking about the Gluten Free Lifestyle throughout this event

A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the Center for Celiac Research (CFCR)
Cooking Demonstrations Foods and Services! Room for over 80 local & national gluten-free vendors
You will NOT want to miss the 2nd Annual Gluten Free Expo
General Admission is $5. Children under 10 are free. Donations will be accepted at the door to support The Allergen Free Kid’s Camp & The Gluten Intolerant Food Program
Contact us today! Shelia (317)771-6506 Email: shelia@glutenfreelivingnow.org  Tina (317)379-2350 Email: tina@glutenfreelivingnow.org
Visit our website for registration updates and information
http://www.glutenfreelivingnow.org/

If you know of any companies that have great gluten free products, food,and restaurants with great gluten free menus that would like to participate....please feel free to contact me at my email address:shelia@glutenfreelivingnow.org

This year, although it is still in the early planning phase we plan on having a gluten free chef cook-off competition on Oct. 13th at the expo.

Beating the Heat

Now on a lighter note...

What are your favorite gluten free foods to enjoy on insanely hot days like today?

Prolapse and Celiac?

Okay, I apologize for getting all serious and personal on a Friday afternoon, but I'm hoping for some input, seeing as 88% of the "fans" on the Facebook page are female.

I was recently having a conversation with someone who wondered if by chance there is an increased incidence of pelvic organ prolapse among Celiacs. I'm not a medical professional of any sort, but it seemed to make sense that things "down there" could suffer negative effects, especially when paired with hysterectomy, menopause, childbirth, or other big events of that sort.

So anyhow, I'd love to hear your perspective on the matter. You can comment here anonymously or email me at glutenfreefortwayne@yahoo.com- I figure this might be something people aren't comfortable talking openly about (unlike gluten-fueled bowel movements), but maybe we should be talking about it...?

Scotty's Brewhouse

I know at one point they were considering a location at The Harrison downtown, but with all the mess that has been, it didn't pan out. I just caught a story that's a couple of weeks old, however, saying that they do still have plans to come to town. Check that story out here.

If you're not familiar with Scotty's Brewhouse (I've never been there, but hear great things), check out their gluten free menu online.

Sounds good to me!

Good Grains Gluten Free Bakery

From Amanda Williams at Good Grains Bakery in Roanoke (OPENING TOMORROW!!!):

Hello everyone!!! Wanted to let you know my cousin, Melissa Paul, and I are opening a 100% Gluten-free bakery tomorrow in Roanoke. We are located at 4223 Station Rd Unit A, in the plaza connected to Nick's Junction Restaurant. The plaza is called Station Corners. It is on the left as you head south down US-24. We feature a wide array of baked goods from breads, rolls and pizza crusts to cookies pies and cupcakes etc. Come on down and check us out!!! The name of the bakery is Good Grains. Our hrs will be Tues-Fri 8-4 and Sat 8-2. (At present, the sign is not quite finished...) Hope to see you there!! We look forward to meeting you and serving you some outstanding GF food!!!

I don't know about you, but I'll be headed to Roanoke tomorrow.

Camp Gluten Freedom

I know it's last-minute here, but if you're still interested in sending your kid to a totally gluten free summer camp next week, they have extended the registration deadline to June 25.

Check it out at the link below:
http://glutenfreelivingnow.org/Allergen_Free_Kid_s_Camp.html