Author: Diane

Cheez-Its

The much anticipated Gluten Free Cheez-It baked snack crackers have arrived.

I found my box at the Giant Eagle in Garfield Heights. It was located in the cracker aisle with the other Cheez-It varieties.

The 9 oz box was $4.99. There is a GFCO certification on the front of the box.

The pillow shaped, crunchy, bright orange crackers have a salty cheesy flavor.

I have been eating GF long enough that I no longer remember how “real” Cheez-It crackers taste. But I can recommend these crackers if you are looking for a salty crunchy snack.

Evexia Cafe & Bakery

Aurora

I recently visited Evexia. While they have an extensive menu I only tried baked goods to go which I enjoyed.

The general manager confirmed that almost everything was gluten free or could be made gluten free. The exception when I was there was the cinnamon roll. They did have a GF cinnamon bar which was delicious.

The manager confirmed that care was taken to prevent cross contact including having a separate press to use for the paninis.

There is indoor and outdoor seating.

It is a good spot to try coffee and a treat or a full meal.

I look forward to returning and trying new items.

Nationwide Children’s 38th Annual Celiac Conference

The 38th Annual Celiac Conference at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus will be taking place on October 18th, 2025.

If you have a child or teen with Celiac Disease, this is an excellent opportunity for them to meet other kids who are facing similar challenges. There is also programming for adults.

From Nationwide Children’s Hospital:

“Join Us for a Day of Learning, Discovery, and Connection

👨‍👩‍👧 Families, teens, and adults affected by celiac disease are invited to attend a full-day conference focused on living well with a gluten-free lifestyle.

🏢 Hosted at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, this event brings together healthcare professionals, dietitians, and special guest speakers to share the latest insights on:

👨‍⚕️ Celiac disease

🥗 Nutrition & treatment advances

📝 Practical tips for everyday life

In addition to informative sessions for adults, teens and school-age children will enjoy fun, age-appropriate educational activities led by trained facilitators.

🍴 A gluten-free lunch, food demos, and a variety of helpful resources will be available throughout the day.”

Cost to attend is $45 per adult aged 17+. 16 and under are free. Complimentary parking in available in the Orange Parking Garage.

If you plan on attending, you must preregister at the conference website.