Jules Gluten Free Cookie Mix

At our September meeting we were able to sample the Jules Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix that Jules Gluten Free donated to our group.

The reviews were great!  On a scale of 1 to 10 almost all of the tasters gave it a 10!

The cookie mix was very easy to make and simple to bake.  If you are interested in a tasty GF cookie mix this one is definitely worth your while.

Click here to check out the Jules Gluten Free website to see, not only their Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix, but all their other products.

Thanks Jules Gluten Free! (Thanks Kathy!)

September Support Group Meeting

It looks like winter is on our doorstep!  Beat the cold evenings by joining us for cookies and some great information Wednesday, Sept. 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the SVMC Education Room.

This month we will be holding a cookie taster's table.  Bring your favorite cookie recipe and a sample to share.  We also have a special treat!  Jules Gluten Free has donated a chocolate chip cookie mix for us to sample.  All they ask in return for their generosity is that we give them a little feedback.  So be prepared to put your GF taste buds to the test!

We will be highlighting an additional food allergy this month.  We will be discussing the all too common dairy allergy that is prevalent among the Celiac community.  We've got some substitution ideas and other information to help you out.  (If you've got some tips, please be sure to come and share them.)

Also, Laura (our registered nurse) will be talking about diabetes and Celiac.

We hope to see you all there!

365 Crock Pot Recipes

What do you get when you mix gluten free cooking and a slow cooker?  You get easy, delicious meals.

How often does your crock pot see more than a roast or some beans?

Would you love a whole bunch of free crock pot recipes that are gluten free?  If you answered "yes" to the last question, then this post is for you!

Stephanie O'Dea is spending an entire year cooking in her crock pot.  That means one meal, every day, for 365 days.  Wow!

Check out her blog for a huge supply of great, gluten free recipes for your slow cooker.

August Meeting

Do you miss the convenience of boxed meals and mixes?  Gluten free boxed mixes can be pricey and don't always taste very good.  Have you ever considered making your own gluten free mixes?


Join us August 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the SVMC Education Room where we will show you how to make your own mixes, saving you both time and money.

Also, this month we will be sharing tips for making great gluten free meals, snacks, and desserts.  All on a budget.  And, we will be discussing ways to save money by: planning ahead for your meals, preparing your meals, and storing the left-overs.

Don't forget to bring your ideas to share!


Image courtesy renjith krishnan / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Gluten Free Expo in Utah!

Mark your calendars for October 9th to attend the first ever Gluten Free Expo in Utah.

There will be a free pancake breakfast, a seminar with Dr. Uma Karnam, cooking classes, gluten free vendors, and more.

The cost is $6 per person and kids 12 and under are free.  There is also a family discount available.

Click here for all the details!

Bisquick -- Gluten Free!

It looks like General Mills® has finally gotten their new Gluten Free Bisquick® to store shelves (though I have yet to see it).

Here's a sample of some GF recipes from General Mills® for use with their new Bisquick®:

Click here for the recipe for Strawberry Shortcake.

Click here for the recipe for this Chocolate Chip Cherry Cobbler.

Click here for the recipe for Impossibly Easy Breakfast Bake.

Check here for some more great GF recipes using the new GF Bisquick.

And check here for a review, some tips, and a Blueberry Scone recipe using the new GF Bisquick.

Make sure you tell us if you find where we can buy some!

Back-to-School and Gluten Free

For those of you with gluten free children, the idea of sending them to school or day care can be a bit daunting.  There is always the constant worry about what they might eat or play with that could contaminate their system.

The trick is to educate their teachers or caregivers, but sometimes that is easier said than done.  When we informed my daughter's 1st grade teacher that she couldn't have gluten, the teacher made the assumption that we just meant bread.  How surprised she was to learn that something like licorice contains gluten.

One thing that was hard for my daughter was when children in her class celebrated their birthdays and brought in a treat.  The treat was NEVER anything she could have.  This made things difficult for the teacher and frustrating and depressing for my daughter.  By the end of the year, the teacher and I had worked out a system to help my daughter have either a gluten free replica of the refreshment being offered, or, if that wasn't possible, her teacher had a stash of Skittles in her desk that I had provided.  Her teacher was very conscientious and really took the time to make sure my daughter didn't feel left out.  This made all the difference.

Each teacher is different.  It's in your child's best interest that you not only inform their teacher, but educate them as well.  The more they know, the better they will be at helping your child navigate their time away from home safely.

How you approach any teacher or care giver is up to you.  But we've got some resources that you might find useful.

Click here for a pamphlet made specifically for teachers and care givers.

On the Jules Gluten Free website, for a limited time, you can get a free ebook called "Jules Gluten Free - Back-to-School ebook".  Click here and scroll down to the Back-to-School ebook and click on it.  In your "Cart" enter coupon code b2s and download your free copy!

Sorry, this ebook is no longer free.

Good luck!