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Gordon Foods has come out with a list of their foods that are gluten free (brownies, pizza crust). If you shop at Gordon Foods, you can ask the manager about it, or go online to (and this is a long address!): mpappsrvp.mps.gfs.com:8022/productInquuiry/app/search/productSearch.do

It time for Grand Rapids Gluten Free Food Fair. Saturday May 8, 2010 10:00am-3:00pm Location: Kuyper College 3333 East Beltline NE Grand Rapids, MI More information will be posted. Anchor Baptist Church sponsors the fourth annual Gluten Free Food Fair for people with Celiac Disease and those following a gluten free diet.

Most Zoup restaurants have training they go through to handle all types of dietary issues, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut allergies, preventing cross-contamination, etc.. They use designated areas, knives, cutting boards, new gloves etc.. They make hundreds of soups, usually twelve a day. They have several that are gluten-free. They can also make gluten-free salad, and the Ranch dressing and Caesar dressing are both gluten-free. They are other soups that are gluten-free, you can go to their website to see other soups they have that are gluten-free. Some locations in Grand Rapids Michigan are Byron Center in Wyoming,, Casacade Road in GR, MI. to one of their locations to try them! They have two locations at the present timA new one will be opening up in Holland Michigan. Couple GF soups are A Fire-Roasted Tomato Bisque, and a Seven Bean. Website : www.zoup.com.

I am not a Superbowl fan. I only like to beer commercials. But I know that there is my readers that like to throw Superbowl parties. I want to give you ideas to make your 2010 Superbowl gluten-free. Here is some recipes that is so good that your guest won't even relize that it is gluten free. What a Superbowl without Bufflo Wing : - 2 ibs chicken wings (about 12 wings)- make sure that the wings don't have any seasoning so check the labels. - 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (if you don't have unslated regular works too) -4 Tablespoons Gluten Free bottled hot pepper sauce Some gf hot peppers that are GF are Franks Original Red Hot Sauce, TABASCO brand pepper sauce. Soland chili sauce, 365 organic hot sauce, Edward and Sons brand The Wizard's Organic Hot Sauce ( Please read labels and call company if you have questions) - 1 Tablespoon of paprika - 1/2 teaspoon salt -1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper -1/4 teaspoon black pepper Direction: 1.Cut the drummet portion of the chi

Cream of Mushroom can sometimes be hard to find Gluten-Free. Progresso's Cream of Muschroom is Gluten-Free,but check the label to make sure they have not changed it. But Progresso can be expensive if not on sale. This recipe gives you a natural perservative free cream of mushroom. You can make a batch up and freeze it in an airtight container. Here is a recipe that is quick and easy: BASE: -1 cup of mushrooms, sliced. - 2 tablespoons onion, chopped - 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter -2 Tablespoons of a Gluten Free glour mix (All purpose Gluten Free mix such as Kinnikinnick mix which is my favorite. Another GF all purpose mix is BOB MILL, Arrowhead Mills) - 2 cups of Gluten Free beef stock. I like to use Swason chicken broth because it is a better taste. - Salt and freshly ground pepper. Add when going to eat: -1/2 cup of cream (Can use fat free milk, 2% milk, whole milk) - can add a teaspon of nutmeg. Direction: 1. Melt butter over medium heat in a medium saucepan 2. add mushrooms, o

This recipe was from www.livingwithout.com Makes 24 2-Inch Cookies Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies 1¼ cups Gluten-Free Cookie Flour Blend ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ½ teaspoon xanthan gum ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar ¼ teaspoon salt ⅓ cup canola oil ⅓ cup plain-flavored rice milk 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract ⅔ cup sugar ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips* Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper. Combine flour mix, cocoa powder, xanthan gum, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt. Mix thoroughly, being sure to work out any lumps of cocoa powder. Using an electric mixer set on medium speed, thoroughly combine canola oil and rice milk. Add vanilla extract and sugar. Mix well. Add the dry ingredients to wet and mix on low speed, scraping sides of bowl. Scoop out dough by heaping teaspoonfuls and place on prepared cookie sheets, 12 per sheet. Wet hands with a little water and roll dough into balls. Bake in preheated oven on center

Chex has been a great company for changing their cereals to gluten free. The Chocolate Chex, Honey Nut Chex,Cinniamon Chex, Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Strawberry Chex are gluten free.It is so exciting that food companies are starting to think about people who can't have wheat/gluten. You can go to chex.com for cool snack recipes. When you get a chance email Chex to thank them for gluten free.

STUFFING Stuffing has been a tradition in many families. My family always have stuffing. Here is the easiest gluten-free stuffing: 1. Take your favorite gluten free bread and chop it into cubes. 2. Put in other ingrediants such as: rasins, cranberrys,celery is what I usually put in it. But experiment and put other GF foods such as figs, corn, etc. 3. pour chicken broth (Swanson). pour just enough to help keep it moist. 3. put it in the oven at 350 degrees or until it is golden brown PUMPKIN PIE A quick and easy pumpkin pie: 1. Find GF cookies that you didn't really like or GF cookies you love and crumble them. 2. pour a little bit of melted butter to help spread the GF cookie crumbs 3. Open a can of pumpkin filling. Most pumpkin filling is GF, but make sure to read labels and/or call the company. Put the filling in a bowl and pour a small amount of milk until it is easy to spread out on the GF Cookies. You may not even need to use the milk. 4. Put in the oven at 350 degrees unti

It is time for Thanksgiving and time to pick the turkey. 1. Butterball turkeys are always on the top of the Gluten Free list.Pretty much all Butterball turkeys are Gluten Free unless they have seasoning on it. They will tell you if it contains wheat. You can call 1-800-butterball for information. 2. Don't use the seasoning package that it may come with. And avoid turkeys with seasoning already on it. 3. Most local stores have gluten free turkeys. Spartan Brand turkeys (Family Fare, D&w) should say if it contains wheat, but again it may say wheat on it, but it could be from the seasoning package so read labels slowly. 4. Costco and Sams Club turkeys should be ok, but again please read the labels slowly and ask the meat department if you are questioning it. Most meat department people don't know what is gluten free so ask for a number to call. 5. Also some turkeys come with a gravy package. The gravy Package is NOT gluten free!! The turkey should be ok, unless the gravy is on

Their gluten-free pizza crust arrives at the restaurant in sealed aluminum pans. Separate utensils are used in the preparation, knives, cutting boards, etc. Also separate food products are also used – so there is no “double dipping” of sauces, etc., from gluten free pizzas and gluten pizzas. The pizzas are 10” size, about 8 slices. You can go to their parent website, www.frenchmeadow.com, you can print a coupon for $1.00 off, which is good on any of their gluten-free pizzas. If you enjoyed their pizza, and if you stop in to their restaurant, be sure to mention how much you appreciate having gluten-free pizza available! They are also considering adding more gluten-free menu items in the future. Boston’s is located at 2024 Celebration Avenue, Grand Rapids. Actually, it is located just off the East Beltline in the Celebration Cinema plaza. Their phone number is 616-363-4948 and website www.bostons.com.