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Gluten Free In Las Vegas!

New Year's Gluten-Free Potluck!

1/4/2017

Hi everyone! This NEXT SUNDAY, January 8th, 2017 @ 11:30am will be our New Year's Gluten-Free Potluck! For those who have never been to one of our get-togethers, this will be a GREAT chance to meet & connect with others in our Las Vegas Celiac Support Group!! We'll also be planning some activities for the coming year, so be thinking about some of the things you'd like to do as a group! Bring along your favorite homemade GF dish to share, or even something store-bought...as long as it's gluten-free, anything goes! ;-) Please email your RSVP to glutenfreeinlasvegas@gmail.com to get the address (FYI, centrally located, near Rancho & Oakey).

Pine Bros Throat Drops Review!!

12/31/2016

I was recently asked to do a review of the 2 newest flavors of Pine Bros. throat drops...which are awesome, and vegan, and completely CERTIFIED GLUTEN-FREE, by the way!

Here is a link to that full review on our companion BLOG site:
https://glutenfreeinlv.wordpress.com/2016/12/31/pine-bros-throat-drops-certified-gluten-free-and-delicious/

READ FULL REVIEW

Las Vegas Celiac Support Group Meeting Kick-Off Event!

5/12/2016

This Sunday, May 15th, at 2:30pm, we will be kicking-off our brand new Las Vegas Celiac Support Group Monthly Meetings. Kenny from GREAT GRUBBING Cafe (100% Gluten-Free Cafe/Bakery in Henderson) has graciously agreed to host!!!! They have incredible smoothies, organic coffee, gluten-free pizzas & sandwiches, salads, teriyaki bowls, etc, etc...so be sure to bring your wallet and your appetite!! LOL We will be giving you a recap of our experience at the 2016 CDF National Conference and Gluten-Free Expo a couple of weeks ago (complete with a tasting of some yummy GF samples we brought back from the expo!!).

We will also have Michelle DeBerge of "GlutenSugarDairyFree.com" as a special guest. She has a bunch of new cooking classes coming up, right here in Las Vegas, and she'll be there that afternoon to give us a special preview and tell us all about it...very, very cool!

Mostly, this will be a wonderful opportunity to CONNECT with others here in Las Vegas who, like you or your loved one, are faced with navigating this crazy gluten-free life. :-) We look forward to seeing you all there!!!

Sincerely,
Lisa Smith & Janet Rogers
GLUTEN FREE IN LAS VEGAS
www.GlutenFreeInLasVegas.com

GREAT GRUBBING CAFE/BAKERY
Sunday, May 15th, 2:30-4:00pm
2530 St Rose Pkwy, Suite #130
Henderson, NV 89074

Recap of 2016 CDF National Conference & Gluten-Free Expo!

5/7/2016

Last weekend, mom and I attended the 2016 CDF (Celiac Disease Foundation) National Conference and Gluten-Free Expo in Pasadena, CA...what an incredible experience! I honestly don't even know where to begin? The conference itself featured dozens of speakers throughout the morning and afternoon (I swear, just about every single one of them had either an MD or PhD at the end of their names!!), and the topics addressed by these experts included everything from “The Science Behind the HYPE” of Celiac Disease and the possible links between Celiac and “Depression, Anxiety and ADHD,” to the current “Trends in Gluten-Free Nutrition” and whether “Strict Adherence to a Gluten-Free Diet is Enough.” My head was literally spinning (and my brain was completely exhausted) by the end of the day! It was a lot of information to process, but it also made me realize how much we truly DON'T know yet. One of the biggest, and most recurring messages of the day was that there is still a huge need for much more research to be done. We are only beginning to understand this disease and everything that it means for us.

Which is precisely the reason that CDF is launching iCureCeliac, “a patient-powered research network dedicated to enhancing and accelerating research efforts to better understand and ultimately cure celiac disease.” If you have Celiac Disease, I HIGHLY recommend you take a moment to read about this incredible study, and make the decision to participate in the online survey. It takes a bit of time to answer all the questions, but it is SO worth it.

As for the Gluten-Free Expo that accompanied the conference, all I can say is, WOW!!! So much gluten-free goodness in one place! More than 100 GF products were featured at the expo (many of which are brand new and haven't even hit the shelves yet), and I think we brought home samples of just about ALL of them...plus, I'm pretty sure I gained at least 5 pounds just from all the free tastings we got during the expo!

One company that really stood out is a gluten-free bread company called “Bread Srsly” out of San Fancisco, CA. I seriously wanted to CRY when I tasted their sourdough dinner rolls. Honestly, they tasted just like the dinner rolls I LOVED as a kid...before I was diagnosed. So, so good!! And could these ladies be any cuter?!?!? I know, right? ;-) Oh, yeah, I almost forgot the best part...ALL of their products are free of not only gluten, but also dairy, egg, soy, nut, potato, tapioca, and garbanzo. HOW do they do it? I have no idea. But I don't really care, just as long as they keep doing it. ;-) As of right now, they don't have a location here in Las Vegas that carries their bread, but you can order online with just a $5 flat-rate shipping fee. Woohoo!! Seriously (SRSLY...get it???), you just GOTTA check out this company!! http://www.breadsrsly.com

Oh, there was one more super-awesome-totally-cool thing that happened this weekend...mom and I were invited to attend the Bloggers' Dinner hosted by Enjoy Life Foods at Real Food Daily. We arrived on Saturday evening, shortly after the conference ended, and knew immediately we were in for a great night. First of all, the restaurant was incredible. Real Food Daily features an amazing organic, plant-based menu that you would never know is also healthy, because everything tastes so dang yummy! LOL There are tons of gluten-free options to choose from. Mom and I enjoyed the Not-Chos, Seaside Fries, and Mexico City Tacos...all completely vegan, gluten-free and super delish. We even got to have a big 'ol slice of GF chocolate fudge cake for dessert! But the best part is that we got to spend the evening with Scott Mandell, the CEO/founder of Enjoy Life Foods! I have LONG been a fan of Enjoy Life Foods, with their huge array of delicious GF products, and it was truly an honor to meet the man behind it all and hear his story. A big thank you to Scott, Jamie Siegel & Kathleen Shannon of Enjoy Life Foods, and to Gillian Entin from CDF, for organizing such a fantastic event!!!!

2016 CDF National Conference & Gluten-Free Expo!

2/7/2016

Hi everyone! So I happened to notice today on Facebook that they have announced the dates for the Celiac Disease Foundation National Conference & Gluten-Free Expo...the Conference will be Saturday, April 30th and the 2-Day Expo will be held both Saturday and Sunday (May 1) in Pasadena, CA. My mom and I went to a gluten-free conference & expo in CA a few years back and had such a GREAT time. I am totally thinking we need to plan a road trip again this year!!! Hey, maybe we can even organize a whole group to go down from Las Vegas together...who's up for it?!?!? ;-)

If you've never been before, it really is worth the trip. This annual event attracts nearly 3,000 people each year and comes complete with educational seminars, gluten-free cooking demonstrations, book signings, food tastings, lectures with top researchers, and a HUGE EXPO featuring more than 100 gluten-free companies with tons of FREE, yummy samples (including a bunch of NEW gluten-free products that haven't even hit the shelves yet)!!! Plus you get breakfast and lunch provided on the day of the conference...imagine, eating 2 meals away from home and not even having to THINK about whether it's safe to eat or not? That's worth the price of admission right there!! LOL

CLICK THE BUTTON below to find out more about the 2016 CDF National Conference & Gluten-Free Expo, and to REGISTER for this incredible event...we hope to see you there!

*Photos from the Celiac Disease Foundation website & Facebook page*

Review of "The Gluten Free Cheat Sheet"…On Sale Now!!

7/7/2015

I am super excited to let you know that April Peveteaux’s new book “THE GLUTEN FREE CHEAT SHEET: Go G-Free in 30 Days or Less” was officially released TODAY! Woohooo!!!

Okay, for those who don’t happen to know who April is (maybe you are a gluten-free newbie, or you’ve had a serious case of gluten-induced brain fog the past couple of years), allow me to explain. April Peveteaux is one of the the bomb-diggity-est coolest bloggers in the gluten-free world…she also happens to be the author of one of my other favorite GF books, “GLUTEN IS MY BITCH.” Seriously, if you don’t already follow her BLOG, you really should! She posts tons of tips and advice for those of us relegated to this wonderful (eh-hem) gluten-free lifestyle, and she also happens to be freakin’ hysterical! Her NEW book is filled with incredibly useful info for GF newbies and veterans alike, and includes TONS of different gluten-free recipes for things like Hushpuppies, Crab Cakes, Coconut Flour Tortillas, Parmesan Popovers, Sugar Cookie Cheesecake, Deep-Fried Chocolate Cream Cookies, and much, much more!!!

“In addition to 100 delicious and simple recipes, The Gluten-Free Cheat Sheet is the gluten-free consumer’s guide to survival, tackling issues like myths & facts about gluten and how to eat safely out at restaurants as a celiac.” ~ Keely B. Platte, Penguin Random House Publishing

Here’s a rundown of the chapters included:

The Problem With Gluten: Who What and Why
A Quick Lesson in What Foods to Avoid and What to Eat Instead
Can’t Someone Else Just Cook For Me
Depression, Anxiety, and General Crankiness
How To Rock Your First 30 Days
Basic Gluten-Free Cooking Methods and GF Pantry Essentials
Your 30-Day Meal Plan
Recipes, Recipes, Recipes!!

It also includes a huge list of resources at the back of book (support group info, gluten-free brands you can trust, list of GF conferences, other gluten-free books, a list of gluten-free restaurant chains, etc), PLUS an entire section listing gluten-free bloggers and websites you can trust…and GUESS WHO got listed. Um, we did!!! That’s right, OUR WEBSITE is the recommended site for Las Vegas, NV! How totally cool is that!?!?!?

May 03rd, 2015

5/3/2015

I discovered so many wonderful new gluten-free products at the 2015 Las Vegas Gluten & Allergen-Free Wellness Event in April, but some of absolute FAVORITES came from Elisabeth Hasselbeck & NoGii (gluten-free solutions for healthy families). I had seen the protein bars at Walgreens, but never tried them before. Oh my goodness, they are COMPLETELY DELISH!! I had no idea they would be that good. The Chocolate Caramel Bliss Protein D’lites may possibly be my new ALL-TIME FAVORITE go-to snack…with only 120 calories and 7 grams of protein, these little goodies pack a punch! The Cookies & Crème Super Protein Bar, with an incredible 29 grams of protein(!!!!), is now my husband’s favorite quick-and-easy meal replacement. We also got a sample of their brand NEW Whey & Quinoa Protein Powder (160 calories and 20 grams of protein), and today we made some yummy mixed-berry smoothies with it…seriously good stuff. WE are super excited about ALL their products! And the best part? You can find them at places like Walgreens, CVS, and even Walmart!!

NoGii Bars were created to provide a NO GLUTEN alternative for active lifestyles. Whether you are on-the-go, at play, or in the gym, NoGii bars are formulated to give you and your family good, clean, gluten-free nutritional food choices.

NO GLUTEN
NO HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP
NO TRANS FAT
NO HYDROGENATED OILS
IDEAL BALANCE OF PROTEIN/FAT/CARBS

For a FULL review of the event, read our "2015 Las Vegas Gluten and Allergen-Free Wellness Event Review" HERE!

Brazi Bites (Gluten-Free Brazilian Cheese Bread)

5/2/2015

A few weeks ago, on Saturday, April 18th, the Suncoast Hotel in Summerlin played host to Nikki Everett and the Gluten & Allergen-Free Wellness Event….and it was a HUGE success! Incredible speakers, awesome vendors, and TONS of delicious gluten-free food to sample. Probably my #1 FAVORITE find was a product called Brazi Bites (specifically the Jalapeño Pepper Jack flavor!!)...they would have to be the absolute BEST thing I tasted all day! And that’s saying a lot, because there were so many yummy things at this expo. But seriously, these are AMAZING! I think I shamelessly went back to booth about 10 times for more samples. ;-)

You can purchase them online or look for them in the freezer section of Sprouts, Fresh & Easy, and Whole Foods.

Brazi Bites is on a mission to share Brazilian Cheese Bread with the U.S.! Naturally gluten-free, non-gmo, made with 100% natural ingredients and ready to bake. Brazi Bites Brazilian Cheese Bread (pão de queijo in Portuguese) go straight from the freezer to the oven and are ready to enjoy in just 20 minutes. With a crispy crust and fluffy center they are great for parties, family gatherings, game day, or just as part of an everyday meal. Try them on their own or paired with your favorite meats, cheeses, soups and spreads.

May is Celiac Awareness Month!

5/1/2015

It is estimated that 83% of Americans with Celiac disease don’t even know they have it! Find out the facts…someone you love may be suffering from undiagnosed Celiac disease, which left undiagnosed and untreated can lead to any number of other Celiac related issues (infertility, depression, intestinal cancer, thyroid problems, chronic anxiety, delayed growth, osteoporosis, dermatitis herpetiformis, neurological disorders, chronic migraines, etc.). The good news is Celiac disease is 100% treatable with a strict gluten-free diet. Learn the facts. You can find out more information about Celiac disease at The Foundation for Celiac Awareness @ http://www.CeliacCentral.org

Please help us spread the word by posting and sharing the images below on social media!!

FACEBOOK COVER PHOTO
Right/click the image and choose “save image as…” then upload to your Facebook page and choose “Make Cover Photo”

INSTAGRAM PHOTO (OR PROFILE PIC)
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THANKS! :-)

Win Free Tickets to the Gluten & Allergen Free Wellness Event!

4/13/2015

It's less than a week till the Las Vegas "Gluten & Allergen Free Wellness Event" here in Las Vegas!! Did you get your tickets yet??? If not, here's a chance to WIN 2 FREE Tickets to the event!!

It's easy...simply LIKE, FOLLOW and/or SUBSCRIBE for a chance to win. Each one you do gets you EXTRA chances to win (do ALL of them and earn up to 5 chances to win!)!

LIKE our Facebook Page (1 entry): https://www.facebook.com/glutenfreeinlasvegas
FOLLOW us on Twitter (1 entry): http://twitter.com/gfinlasvegas
SUBSCRIBE to our Blog (1 entry): http://glutenfreeinlv.wordpress.com
LIKE the GFAFWellness Event Facebook Page (1 entry): https://www.facebook.com/GFAFWellnessEvent
FOLLOW the GFAFWellness Event on Twitter (1 entry): http://twitter.com/GFAFWellness

Simply send an email to glutenfreeinlasvegas@gmail.com by Thursday, April 16th at 4pm...just send us your name and let us know how many chances you earned (please be honest). It's really that easy!!

But remember you only have until Thursday the 16th at 4:00pm (PST)...we will do the drawing immediately following the end of the contest, and all winners will be notified by email that same evening. GOOD LUCK!!!

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