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Jun 08

Chicago Farmer's Markets in Full Swing!

Well almost all of them, but several have been underway for a few weeks now with the most delicious strawberries, asparagus, and other various produce. Booths with beautiful flowers and pots of fresh herbs are scattered throughout the marketplace, a (read full article)

bread, Chicago, cookies, cupcakes, Ivy Uppercrust

Jun 03

Great Local Story on Gluten Free in the Chicago Suntimes

I came across this article on the Chicago Sun Times website. Sun Times photographer, Jean Lachat, has celiac disease and she talks about switching to a gluten free diet. Local restaurants with gluten free menus are mentions as are some great links. C (read full article)

celiac, Chicago, Chicken, Dinners, Restaurant

May 29

The NFCA at the National Restaurant Association!

OK, so I'm not a restaurateur, but I am an advocate for celiac awareness and following a gluten free diet. When I heard that the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness was hosting a Gluten Free Showcase Pavilion and holding an educational session (read full article)

bread, celiac, celiac news, Chicago, cookbooks, events, Lisa Cooks Allergen Free, NFCA, PF Chang's, review

May 18

Good News for Gluten Free Chicago Loopers!

Earlier this morning I received La Voce, the Caffé Baci newsletter, and was thrilled to see this little tidbit:What's Cookin'? Look for the following exciting changes to Baci's menu - COMING SOON! Gluten Free: we’re pleased to ann (read full article)

Chicago, Italian food, lunch, Pasta

May 16

Chicago's Gluten Free Gala Review

Friday night was The University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center's Annual Benefit. It was the 10th anniversary of the event, which raises money for celiac disease research, and the night was filled with live and silent auctions, a raffle, and gluten (read full article)

Chicago, events, fellow bloggers, Marcello's Pizza, menus, review, Swirlz, University of Chicago

May 04

Happy Celiac Awareness Month!

May is Celiac Awareness month and this is a lot to celebrate! When I first was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2000, there were barely any options for breads or cookies. Most restaurants had no idea what "gluten free" was. Since then, awareness of c (read full article)

celiac, celiac news, Chicago, events, University of Chicago

Apr 30

Gluten Free Chicago Potluck!

This past Sunday, the Gluten Free Chicago group on Gluten Free Faces met up for a potluck at Whole Foods on Halsted in Chicago. I met up with a handful of other group members and dined on the MOST delicious gluten free food!There were Chicago style (read full article)

Chicago, cookbooks, cupcakes, events, Pasta, pizza, quinoa, Salads

Apr 12

Eat, Drink, and Donate!

One of the best things about living gluten freely in Chicago is attending Safe & Sound Dinner parties. Hosted by Lisa Williams, Le Cordon Bleu trained chef and founder of Lisa Cooks Allergen Free, these tri-monthly events are highly anticipated a (read full article)

allergies, Chicago, Dinners, Lisa Cooks Allergen Free, Safe and Sound Dinners

Jan 24

Last Minute - Gluten Free Dining for Haiti

I know this is somewhat last minute, and I should have posted this sooner, but Francesca's Restaurants in Chicago and the Chicagoland area are donating 100% of their profits from their lunch and dinner sales to the Red Cross Haitian Relief Fund tomor (read full article)

Chicago, events, menus, Restaurant

Dec 03

Chicago Gluten Free December Events

Happy Holidays! I can't believe it's December already, where did the time go? Once again, I'm a little late in posting the December events. I already missed a support group that was held yesterday. My New Year's resolution is to get better at tha (read full article)

Chicago, cookies, events, fellow bloggers, support groups

Nov 14

Where is Betsy?

As you may have noticed (or maybe you haven't), my blog posts are becoming few and far between. Yikes! I love sharing all my gluten free findings, but lately I've been so busy, finding time to blog has proven difficult. Here's what's up in my glut (read full article)

bakery, Chicago, cookies, crackers, GF Companies, review, snacks

Nov 08

Gluten Free November Events - Better Late Than Never

Yikes, November is getting away from me before I can compile the list of events! Hopefully you can squeeze some of these fun things in before your schedule fills up with all of the holiday events!November 9thFox & Obel401 E. Illinois312.948.5440L (read full article)

Chicago, events

Oct 27

BOKA Update!

For all of you lovely folks that still need to purchase tickets for the Safe & Sound Dinner event, use the code: GFB1102 in the discount code area on the checkout page and receive a discount!It's going to be a fantastic time, see you there! (read full article)

Chicago, Dinners, events, Lisa Cooks Allergen Free, Safe and Sound Dinners

Oct 26

Safe & Sound Allergy Free Dinner at BOKA!

In just one week, top chef Giuseppe Tentori will create a complete, multi-course, allergen-free dinner at Boka, the red-hot Lincoln Park restaurant. Tentori has been named one of Food & Wine magazine’s Best New Chefs of 2008, famed New York mag (read full article)

Chicago, Dinners, events, Lisa Cooks Allergen Free, Safe and Sound Dinners

Oct 14

Two New Chicago Gluten Free Events!

There are some great events going on right now and this weekend. Two southside shops are hosting events for your gluten free enjoyment. Be sure to check them out!First up is Lil's Dietary Speciality Shop's Grand Re-opening. The store has more than (read full article)

Chicago, events, fat free, FREE FOOD, Free From Market, free stuff, Kettle Cuisine, Lil's Dietary, Namaste Foods

Sep 06

Going Gluten Free Article in Chicago Tribune

Yet another tinge of excitement when I opened the Sunday paper and saw an article on the gluten free lifestyle. Celiac awareness being spread through the mainstream media is always extremely helpful, especially when it's well informed and written. (read full article)

Articles, celiac, Chicago, expert

Aug 29

Brunch with the MetroCeliacs!

Earlier this week I had the pleasure of meeting up with Chicago's MetroCeliacs to learn how to cook some tasty brunch dishes. About 25 of us gathered in the kitchen/classroom of Whole Foods at Halsted and Waveland. We salivated as we watched Vicki (read full article)

Chicago, Fogo de Chao, MetroCeliacs, Mity Nice Grill, O'Dough's, Whole Foods

Aug 29

Brunch with the MetroCeliacs!

Earlier this week I had the pleasure of meeting up with Chicago's MetroCeliacs to learn how to cook some tasty brunch dishes. About 25 of us gathered in the kitchen/classroom of Whole Foods at Halsted and Waveland. We salivated as we watched Vicki (read full article)

Chicago, Fogo de Chao, MetroCeliacs, Mity Nice Grill, O'Dough's, Whole Foods

Aug 23

Adventures on the Gluten Free Southside!

I was born and raised on the southside of the Chicago. I moved into the city a few years ago and through a mutual friend met Alexandra, another badass celiac chick living in the city who grew up on the north side of Chicago. We became great friends (read full article)

Beverly Bakery, Chicago, Free From Market, Lil's Dietary, New Vitality Health Foods, Pass Health Foods, PF Changs, Southtown Health Foods

Aug 23

Adventures on the Gluten Free Southside!

I was born and raised on the southside of the Chicago. I moved into the city a few years ago and through a mutual friend met Alexandra, another badass celiac chick living in the city who grew up on the north side of Chicago. We became great friends (read full article)

Beverly Bakery, Chicago, Free From Market, Lil's Dietary, New Vitality Health Foods, Pass Health Foods, PF Changs, Southtown Health Foods

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