Meeting Summary November 2013

The Prescott Area Celiac and Gluten Free Support organization held its November meeting at the Prescott Public Library on November 19th at 12:30PM in the Founders room "B" on the lower level of the library building.

Each of the 25+ in attendance took a few minutes to introduce themselves and share beneficial information about their gluten free journey. Lots of information was shared! So much information, that at future meetings, Diane J suggested that she would take detailed notes to be posted at the blog.

Many brought their favorite cookbooks to share. Some of the books mentioned were: Gluten Free Asian Kitchen, The Gluten Free Bible, The Almond Flour Cookbook, etc.

There was much feedback about the recent online "Gluten Summit". All feedback was positive and some from the group purchased the audio file of the event. All found the event to offer extremely current and beneficial info. The summit included doctors and experts such as Dr. Amen (seen on PBS), Dr. Hyman, Dr. Alessio Fasano, and more.

New pasta recommendations that are available locally are: Costco "Ancient Grains" brand, and Olive U store in Bashford Courts now carries their own brand of gluten free pasta. 

The  new Prescott Homebody store on the second floor of Bashford Courts across from the Square, is now carrying gluten free food items and Olivella personal care products, which are gluten free and olive oil based.  They are manufactured in Italy.

Since it was also time to update local GF restaurant info, many in attendance mentioned their favorites or specific dishes that they have had good experiences with. For more info, go to the "Prescott Quad City Local Restaurant Favs" link at this blog.

Announcements:
Tammy K. and Jim are presenting an event at the local Natural Grocers this saturday (11/23) with GF cookie baking and also sharing celiac info (Jim). 

Diane J has scheduled an author book signing of her cookbook as part of the big holiday kick off event at True Value Hardware on Miller Valley Rd on thursday evening, 11/21 from 7-9PM. Also, Diane's cookbook, "The Farmer's Daughter Cooks Gluten Free" was featured with a cookbook review and one of her recipes in the Fall issue of Gluten Intolerance Group of America's (GIG) publication: "Celebrate Living Gluten Free".

We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the next meeting, which is Tuesday, December 17th at 12:30PM.

TO CONTACT US: gfreerenee@juno.com

DJ

Meeting Summary for October 2013

The speaker guest for a terrific Tuesday Without Gluten in October was Marj from "All Natural Cosmetics" in Prescott Valley. She enlightened the group on the many ingredients in common " lotions and potions" that we should be wary of.  You can shop online at www.allnaturalcosmetics.com and use a discount code GF10.  Or you can purchase directly from her store at 8127 E. Florentine Rd. Ste. A , Prescott Valley.  1-888-586-9719 or  928-772-0119. Check directly for her store hours. Marj Melchoirs has also invited The support group to choose a Saturday for a small group of interested folks to come to her shop after hours for an intimate "lotions and potions" session for those that heard her speak and any in the group who could not make to her presentation at Tuesday Without Gluten in October.

(By the way, something Marj also wanted to share with the group is that many Vitamin E supplements are made from wheat !  So, please verify, before either ingesting or using the oil from the capsule as a sore remedy.)

Linda Cook was also able to secure a generous sample of Trace Minerals' Vitamin D Pak Dietary Supplement. This is a convenient pak to be mixed with water for those of us that are having trouble swallowing large vitamins. Certified Vegan and Gluten Free.  Thanks to Linda!

Saturday, Oct 19, 11am-12;30pm, Natural Grocers is having a free seminar: "Taking Gluten Free to the Next Level".

Because so many of the group has found that as time progresses they learn that they have sensitivities to other foods... Renee R had two different blood draws with two different labs because she still wasn't feeling well.  Not satisfied with those two results, she found a company online to test for food sensitivities that was a lot less. If you are curious about what else may be making you sick, check out "The Intolerance Testing Group".  Renee cut a sample of her hair, sent it to England and got amazing information.  S he mentions that she paid a little extra to get info on nutrients and minerals that she might be lacking also.

Glenda Harrell has offered her home for a "Social Saturday" potluck brunch, at 11am on November 16th.  She lives off of White Spar Road.  Directions to follow.  All potluck items will need a detailed ingredient card for those that cannot eat other items besides gluten.  If you don't want to cook, bring an item with the package ingredients.  Contact Renee R. with any questions or suggestions.

The group will still have Tuesday Without Gluten on November 19th at 12:30 at the Prescott Public Library, since this is a posted meeting on the library calendar and it is also in the Courier.

Other news:
Tammy K. and Jim have an event planned at Natural Grocers on Gail Gardner on Saturday November 23rd. It will be a cooking demo and a fascinating and enlightening story from Jim about his celiac journey!  You all  know Tammy is an awesome gluten free baker with her own company: That's It! Gluten Free Home Bakery.

And finally, Renee is planning with Lloyd's Liquor on Iron Springs Road a GLUTEN-FREE BEER TASTING and SULFITE FREE WINE TASTING! are all over 21 so I am curious who all would be interested?  It will be a Thursday night (5:30pm to 7:30pm?) It is $5.00 per person, but that fee is waived if you purchase a 6pack  OR a bottle of wine OR a bottle of spirits.  LLoyd's Liquor carries the largest variety of gluten free adult beverages in Northern Arizona. Advise Renee R. of interest, so the event can be scheduled.

Welcome new folks:   Kathi Stevens and Paul Thill!

 RR