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I've got a hodgepodge of information to share this week. Thanks for all the e-mails and alerts.
1. Gold star for gluten-free awareness
A reader and local gluten-free advocate had a wonderful experience at Mama Maria's Taste of Italy at 969 S. Ortonville Road in Ortonville recently. She reports that the restaurant has "great gf pizza and pasta ... . The owner, Jeff Larbig, was so helpful. He talked to us for a long time about how he runs the kitchen, how he makes the crust (first thing in the morning before he unleashes the wheat flour), what he puts in the sauces (four homemade, gluten-free sauces) and what brand of pasta he uses (Tinkyada, the best)." She reported the restaurant makes gf lasagna and gf eggplant Parmesan, as well as the basic linguine and penne. If you're in the area, check out Mama Maria's.
2. Gluten-free support group
The Rochester Hills Whole Foods Market is hosting the group in its cafe at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26. Bring copies of your favorite gluten-free recipe to share. Discuss products, recipes and being gluten-free with the group. Free. Contact concierge Aimee at (248) 371-1400 or e-mail aimee.soltis@wholefoods.com for more information.
3. On the radio
A special segment on celiac disease will be aired at 8 p.m. Aug. 9 on WJR (950 AM). Peter Nielson of Peter's Principles will be interviewing local doctors, the owner of Celiac Specialties (and TCCSG president), the owner of Outback Steakhouse and local celiac advocate Beth Lohmeier.
4. Healthy snack option
I know most peanut butters are gluten-free, and a favorite snack for those with celiac, but I recently discovered a very healthful alternative to the "regular" variety. PB2 is simply powdered peanuts. You mix in the desired amount of water to create peanut butter. Two tablespoons are only 50 calories and 2 grams of fat, and it travels well. I like to put a few tablespoons in a small container and add water when I'm ready for a snack. It's especially good in smoothies or gluten-free pancakes, or as a dip for gf pretzels, apples, celery, carrots or bananas. I haven't seen it in stores, but you can order some here.
5. What I'm working on...
I'm going to be writing about the process of getting a celiac disease diagnosis. I'm interested in your stories. How were you diagnosed? What were your symptoms? Please contact me or leave a comment. I'm also researching the difference between celiac and gluten intolerance.
1. Gold star for gluten-free awareness
A reader and local gluten-free advocate had a wonderful experience at Mama Maria's Taste of Italy at 969 S. Ortonville Road in Ortonville recently. She reports that the restaurant has "great gf pizza and pasta ... . The owner, Jeff Larbig, was so helpful. He talked to us for a long time about how he runs the kitchen, how he makes the crust (first thing in the morning before he unleashes the wheat flour), what he puts in the sauces (four homemade, gluten-free sauces) and what brand of pasta he uses (Tinkyada, the best)." She reported the restaurant makes gf lasagna and gf eggplant Parmesan, as well as the basic linguine and penne. If you're in the area, check out Mama Maria's.
2. Gluten-free support group
The Rochester Hills Whole Foods Market is hosting the group in its cafe at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26. Bring copies of your favorite gluten-free recipe to share. Discuss products, recipes and being gluten-free with the group. Free. Contact concierge Aimee at (248) 371-1400 or e-mail aimee.soltis@wholefoods.com for more information.
3. On the radio
A special segment on celiac disease will be aired at 8 p.m. Aug. 9 on WJR (950 AM). Peter Nielson of Peter's Principles will be interviewing local doctors, the owner of Celiac Specialties (and TCCSG president), the owner of Outback Steakhouse and local celiac advocate Beth Lohmeier.
4. Healthy snack option
I know most peanut butters are gluten-free, and a favorite snack for those with celiac, but I recently discovered a very healthful alternative to the "regular" variety. PB2 is simply powdered peanuts. You mix in the desired amount of water to create peanut butter. Two tablespoons are only 50 calories and 2 grams of fat, and it travels well. I like to put a few tablespoons in a small container and add water when I'm ready for a snack. It's especially good in smoothies or gluten-free pancakes, or as a dip for gf pretzels, apples, celery, carrots or bananas. I haven't seen it in stores, but you can order some here.
5. What I'm working on...
I'm going to be writing about the process of getting a celiac disease diagnosis. I'm interested in your stories. How were you diagnosed? What were your symptoms? Please contact me or leave a comment. I'm also researching the difference between celiac and gluten intolerance.
posted by Alissa Malerman at
6:11 PM
1 Comments:
Tell your physician to do a duodenum biopsy. Its the only guaranteed way to diagnose celiac. Otherwise, they will run you through numerous tests,most very uncomfortable and expensive. Best of luck.
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