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Dating with Allergies and Intolerance’s:

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 Wildfire Restaurants present six opportunities for dining in Chicago and a few more elsewhere. Click here to see their gluten free menu posted on line.
 
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!

 

 

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Celiac Disease Center Benefit

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.

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Farmers Market Season Begins!

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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Spring Holidays and Celiac Disease

Spring holidays are all about renewal and growth. As a Celiac, I think about this from several aspects: from the initial allergies of spring to the “Do I have enough gluten-free flour on hand to make a cake or another spring treat?” Eggs are always a good gluten-free food and meringues are also gluten-free (as well as tasty when served with berries). Then there are other traditional dishes that, as of yet, have no GF equivalent. Matzoh for one (the unleavened bread traditionally served at the Jewish holiday Passover). So I have found another cracker that works and have adapted it.

But it seems that some traditional spring holiday foods cannot be adapted. They just seem to need gluten! However, what I can adapt is my perspective and my imagination…so I will adapt, improvise, and overcome this issue! So far so good. Maybe I will make some hot Cross buns with currants…tasty. And those chocolate Easter bunnies are always safe!

-Estelle

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Thrive Allergy & Gluten-Free Expo a Success!

We had a great time at the Thrive Allergy & Gluten-Free Expo this past weekend. We took our Apple’s Bakery Gluten Free Kitchen on the road, along with 10,000 gluten-free cookies (!), and participated in the well-attended event at McCormick Place. Here I am with our booth (and a few of our satisfied customers).

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Chicagoist.com and the Chicago Tribune gave the event great reviews.

Click here for a write-up of the event from Chicagoist.com and here for a review in the Tribune’s The Stew column. and see a video of the event here.

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