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Gluten Free Phoenix


There are several resources and support groups available if you are in the Phoenix area.

Support Groups

» Celiac Disease Foundation, Phoenix Chapter

Websites and Blogs

» Gluten Free AZ
» Gluten Free in AZ blog

Do you know of another website or resource in Phoenix, please let us know.


 

Gluten Free Green Valley and Sahuarita

If you live in the Green Valley or Sahuarita area, there is a small Celiac Support group (of about 20 people). It is informal and they organize meetings throughout the year (except for the summer months).

If you are interested in being a part of this group, please contact Kay Bleuer (email address is nkbleuer@yahoo.com) and ask to be included on the email list. Kay maintains an email list and sends out updates, information about shopping, new products, and upcoming events.

Gluten Free Patagonia, AZ

Taking a day trip to Patagonia, AZ?

Here are some fantastic gluten-free spots!

Gathering Grounds

Gathering Grounds is located at 319 McKeown Ave in Patagonia and offers a variety of housemade gluten free pastries, cookies, cakes, and cupcakes. They also make bagels for sandwiches.

Both the baker and her daughter have celiac disease, so you can rest assured that she takes the utmost care to prevent cross contamination while baking. If you have any questions, please contact Erika at (520) 394-2009

more are coming soon…


Never been to Patagonia?

Patagonia is a perfect relaxing getaway spot, whether you enjoy the outdoors (birding, hiking, horseback riding, etc), art, wine tasting, golfing, and much more! Also, Patagonia is home to the amazing Kartchner Caverns.

Patagonia is a delightful small town about an hour Southeast of Tucson. For more information or directions, please visit Patagonia, AZ website.

New Meetup Group for SACS

A new meet up group has been organized by Kim Pebley for the Southern Arizona Celiac Support Group. Just one more way for you to stay in touch with what’s going on in the Gluten Free world we all live in and watch for other upcoming events. Click here and join today!

Let’s get the Grainless Baker in town!

I wanted to share this email I received from Cheryl Wilson, president of the SAZCSG. I wasn’t at the GFFF, but I trust her if she says it’s this good, then we should all do what we can to make this happen.

Cheryl wrote,

Hey folks—want to encourage you ALL to contact your local store and ask them to carry The Grainless Baker products that were sampled at the GFFF.  If asked what distinguishes them (and you did not try the cream puffs at the GFFF) then mention GF Cream Puffs.  ‘nuff said.  However, if that is NOT enough, their baguettes (which, unfortunately, they did not bring to the GFFF) are amazing!!!!  Just like those we remember—crusty on the outside and chewing in the middle—yum!  They were the only ones carrying GF mock rye bread @ the GFFF—and although there may be another vendor making mock rye, I haven’t heard of any.

More than that?  I have NEVER, EVER had a GF hamburger bun that stayed together and had good texture until now.  So good, in fact, I had TWO last night!  I’ve hardly had a GF bun since 2002, but these are incredible—my husband even likes them and he doesn’t have to eat GF J.  They are so like “regular” buns (both hamburger and hot dog) that they are sold in some sports stadiums in the Eastern USA—quite a coup.

For those of you who WERE at the GFFF you may have tasted their biscotti and loved it—they sold out of biscotti at least an hour before the GFFF was over…

So call, Email, speak in person to the manager of your local store—and if your local store happens to be the Whole Foods on Oracle, make sure you talk to Steve and ask him to carry THE GRAINLESS BAKER products.

Cheryl Caffarella Wilson, President

Southern Arizona Celiac Support Group

CSA Chapter 15, Tucson (501c3)

www.southernarizonaceliacsupport.org

so.az.celiacsupport@gmail.com

www.thegrainlessbaker.com

Gluten Free Cooking Video on KOLD

This morning, KOLD featured a story about gluten free cooking, where Cheyenne Clark from the Southern Arizona Celiac Support Group shared a simple recipe for a gluten-free garlic cheese biscuits.

Also, the video clip mentions that upcoming Gluten Free Food Faire coming up on Saturday, April 24th, 2010.

Enjoy the video and the biscuits!

Calling All Youth

GIG is supporting a program called “Calling All Youth!” which strives to spread the word to Congress that kids’ rights to have a GF school lunch are not being met. You can help by going to <http://www.gluten.net/>, scrolling down to “Calling All Youth!”, and then clicking on “petition.” Kids, their parents, siblings, and friends can sign the petition and send it back to GIG by May 15th. This national movement is important for getting this change made for our gf kids. Please consider helping out.

Do you travel much?

If you are gluten intolerant, traveling could be frustrating if you are not familiar with the area, its gluten free restaurants, shops, and other establishments.

The solution is Gluten Free Travel Site, which is a great website that features user-generated reviews of hotels, resorts, and restaurants that offer gluten-free menus and options.

If you have a trip coming up, be sure to visit Gluten Free Travel Site and plan your gluten-free trip!

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