Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
Recently I decided to use some of the many sets of linen I inherited as part of our daily meals. I was tired of paper towels and paper napkins.
So I went through the many sets and decided on the ones we would use….a light pale green with a morning glory flower embossed on them. When I first laid them the lunch table…” the man” said what are these? I said linen we are no longer using paper. “Nice” he said…we talked about the design. We now use them every day…sometimes we save things for ” special occasions” or “best” or “company” well every day is a special occasion if you choose to make it one. Every meal can be a “special occasion” as human nature to responds to beauty. Ask yourself what can you do to make this week’s meals a bit more special, elegant or relaxed. Food and a beautiful table is best shared…even if you are sharing that beauty with yourself!
Estelle
Posted on Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 in Business, Food and Drink, Health & Wellness, People, Uncategorized celebrating, Celiac, Celiac disease, family dinner, friends, linens, special ocassions|
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Friday, June 5th, 2009
The Green Grocer Chicago, features organic and locally produced foods, as well as some unique specialty items. They have gathered the most delicious, healthiest and indulgent foods possible! In keeping with this philosophy they have added Apple’s Bakery Gluten Free Cookies to their store.
On May, 23rd Estelle did a sampling and found customer response was great. Now, sampling our cookies is a joyful thing for my friend, Estelle. Her face simply glows with a smile while watching the face of another discover the joy in taste and texture which is found in the Apple’s Bakery Gluten Free Cookie. Many customers were excited that the cookies were Gluten Free and eager to discover the delectable flavors found in our cookies.
Comments ranged from to:
Wow… Gluten Free really? These are great!!!
My husband would love these he is on the diet…But I love them too!
If you live in Chicago or just passing through stop by Green Grocer and take home a treat for you, your friends and family. Or if you would like a favorite store in your neighborhood to stock our fabulously delicious gluten free cookies on their shelves, send us an email for samples and information to be sent.
Green Grocer Chicago
1402 W. Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60642
www.greengrocerchicago.com312-624-9508
Wishing you a beautiful day1 Mary
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Friday, May 8th, 2009
You have a date! Yikes it is for dinner at a restaurant you have not eaten at before. Do you tell your date that you have allergies or intolerance’s before the date? What if you get there and the staff is clueless as to what you can eat? You don’t want to appear to be some sort of high maintaince nightmare…LOL
Well having done this I have some simple ways to make it easier for all parties involved. Ask your date the name of the restaurant and what they enjoy about it. This gives you the name and some of what they serve in advance! Then I look them up on line. Read the menu thoroughly. Call the Chef and let them know I AM ON A DATE and do not want this made into an ordeal…
This saves a great deal of stress on me as I know 2-3 things I can eat so I can focus on the date! The Chef knows that I am there and is aware. My date does NOT have to feel awkward for picking a restaurant.
So next I was asked when do you tell your date you have food sensitivities or intolerance’s? Hummm….Good question. If I have just met them I will wait until the 2nd or 3rd date. This way they can see that I have a good grip on my situation. Which keeps us both at ease. Then from the 3rd date on they are either aware and supportive if not then I will no longer dating them…LOL.
With the tremendous awareness of allergies and intolerance’s now in the news, schools and dining establishments are prepared to assist you in some way. Below is a list of Chicago restaurant’s that have Gluten Free menus.
The Adobo grill offers two restaurants, one in “old town” and the other in Wicker Park. Both restaurants post gluten free menus on-line. Both menus include the location of the restaurant.
Bottom line is to get out and enjoy the company of others during this fabulous time of year and enjoy the frivolity!
Let us know of any restuarants you would like us to feature in the future. Estelle and I love to sample our way through life because it really is all about food, friends, and laughter! Enjoy!
Posted on Friday, May 8th, 2009 in Uncategorized |
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Monday, May 4th, 2009
The University of Chicago’s Celiac Disease Center is hosting its annual gluten-free benefit, Gourmet Gluten Free Galaxy this Wednesday, May 6. The evening features gluten-free delicacies from over 20 of the nation’s top chefs and restaurants, a live and silent auction, and a raffle.
Proceeds benefit the Celiac Disease Center, a non-profit organization devoted to raising awareness about celiac disease and offering support to those diagnosed with the disease. The center sponsors free celiac screenings in the fall each year. For more information, visit the center’s website at https://celiacdisease.net/ or see my previous post.
Posted on Monday, May 4th, 2009 in Uncategorized Celiac disease, Celiac Disease Center, free celiac screenings, Gourmet Gluten Free Galaxy|
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Thursday, April 30th, 2009
This weekend marks the beginning of Farmers Market season! Markets all over Illinois will be open to the public and ripe with local fruits, veggies, baked goods, and other wares. Farmers markets are a great way to connect with local growers and businesses, as well as individuals in the community.
Here’s are two of Peoria’s own farmers markets:
Countless other farmers markets are in the surrounding cities and counties. Chicago, alone, has over 100 farmers markets! For a handy directory, visit the Farm Direct website.
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