Diane

January 2022 Meeting

Celiac Disease and the Gluten Free Diet Resources

In these unusual times a physical get-together is not the normal. Let’s connect through Zoom using your computer, tablet or cell phone.

How’s everyone coping? Difficulty finding gluten free food? Great new recipes? Take-out options? As the public meeting places begin to open up, share your experiences of shopping, working, congregating, and managing the new normal!

Trying to get some of those extra covid or holiday pounds off? Wondering how you can do it gluten free? We can help.

We’ll “meet” on Monday, January 3, 2022 at 7 p.m.

RSVP and we’ll send you a link to join. Check your email the day before the meeting.

If you have questions or need help before then contact a mentor.

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream

Chagrin Falls

Chagrin Falls is home to a Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream Scoop Shop and it is splendid to order ice cream there.

Most flavors are gluten free as noted on the menu.

The server was very helpful and offered to scoop from unopened containers to avoid cross contact with the waffle cones and bowls.

We weren’t the only ice cream lovers to enjoy the sweet treat while admiring the falls.

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse

Beachwood, Westlake

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse – Beachwood
26300 Chagrin Boulevard
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 464-0688

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse – Westlake
21 Main Street
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 892-4933

Hyde Park in Beachwood has been a family go-to for special occasions for many years.

I had another terrific experience last night. Family getting together for the first time in a very long time with much to celebrate.

When I arrived at the restaurant I spoke with a manager who said that the server would be able to make sure to have GF food. And, boy, did I.

The server was knowledgeable about the menu items and said she would check to make sure accompanying sauces would be safe for me to eat.

As each course was brought to the table the plate was announced to be gluten free before it was set before me.

The food was well seasoned and perfectly cooked. Made only better by the delightful company.

I look forward to more visits to this long-standing establishment.

Bibibop Asian Grill

100% GF Multiple locations

Bibibop is now 100% Gluten-Free

They have multiple locations in the Cleveland area including Pinecrest, Cedar Center, University Circle, Crocker Park, Westgate and Strongsville Town Center. Also locations in Ohio and other states.

Bibibop also has a catering menu.

At the restaurant you build your own bowl with a base of rice, sweet potato noodles, and/or salad. Add your choice of grilled beef, chicken or tofu and a variety of fresh vegetables. Finish with Asian-inspired sauces.

In addition to the online menu items, in the store there was cauliflower rice base and teriyaki mushrooms available for an additional charge.

They celebrate Meatless Mondays with a discount on veggie and tofu bowls.

I enjoyed a veggie filled tofu bowl with teriyaki dressing on a recent Monday. I look forward to returning soon to try something else. So many possibilities!

Celiac Disease and Continuum of Care Virtual Symposium

The University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center is holding a virtual symposium on Saturday, April 17, 8:30 am to 1 pm. Registration is $20.

8:30 a.m. Welcome and Overview of Celiac Disease – Dr. Ritu Verma
8:45-9:45 a.m. Dr. Vijaya Rao and Lori Welstead, “Continuum of Care and Teen Transition”
9:45-10:15 a.m. Dr. Tina Drossos, “Impact of Celiac Disease on The Family and Healthy Siblings”
10:15-10:45 a.m. Q&A Panel Discussion.
10:45-11:15 a.m. Dr. Bana Jabri, “Brain Fog: Neurological Symptoms and Celiac Disease”
11:15-11:45 a.m. Dr. Katie O’Sullivan, “Type 1 Diabetes, Endocrine Disorders, and Celiac Disease Across the Lifespan”
11:45-12:15 p.m. Vanessa Weisbrod, “Supporting Social Emotional Development of kids with Celiac disease at School and Beyond”
12:15-12:30 p.m. Q&A Panel Discussion.
12:30-1:00 p.m. Panel Discussion, “Future Directions of Celiac Disease Therapies”
1:00 p.m. Closing Remarks – Dr. Ritu Verma