I was wandering the supermarket and came upon Post Honey Bunches of Oats Chocolate flavored which was labeled gluten free.
Only the chocolate flavor is gluten free and the ingredients note “THIS PRODUCT USES GLUTEN FREE OATS”.
The cereal is tasty and not too sweet and has a crunchy texture even after sitting awhile in the milk. And chocolaty milk at the bottom of the bowl is irresistible.
Archived by Diane on 11/14/18 – links no longer active
NECO (New England Celiac Organization) is doing a survey of GF college students and recent grads to find out what schools are doing well and where there is room for improvement.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NECeliac_Spring_2016fb
The survey will be open for the month of April. They are giving away three iPad Minis to randomly selected respondents who complete the survey.
Consider passing this link along to the GF college student in your life.
Mentor
Archived by Diane 8/23/2023 -> closed.
sanfranciscostirfry.com
7271 Center Street
Mentor, Ohio
(Across from Yours Truly)
440-255-7000
Diane writes:
Really enjoyed my dinner at this “create your own stir fry” place. The menu has GF options noted. When alerted of the need to be GF I was told the kitchen takes care to use a clean pan and utensils and change gloves, while also being told that gluten containing dishes are prepared in the same space. I’m hopeful that if a restaurant understands the chance of cross contact they will try to avoid it – though I know that may be wishful thinking.
You fill a bowl with veggies, then choose a base (white or brown rice or shredded Napa cabbage are GF, but the noodles are not), choose a sauce (3 GF choices: Brown Sauce, House Sweet and Sour or Spicy Thai Sweet Chili) and add a protein. Gluten eaters have 10 additional sauce choices. Prices vary based on bowl size and protein choice.
I had the large bowl of veggies over a base of 1/2 brown rice and 1/2 shredded Napa cabbage. Just went with the veggie bar which included tofu and edamame among its 25+ options and did not add an additional protein. The Brown Sauce was flavorful with an evident, and appreciated, note of garlic. The portion size was ample.
My dinner was $8.25 with hot tea another $1. The place is not fancy. You fill out a paper form, pay at the register, then get your own silverware and condiments. The paper form even asks: Are your gluten-free selections due to an allergy?
I’d return the next time I’m in the area, though I wouldn’t make a special trip. If I lived nearby I’d frequent the restaurant.
Found this gluten free beer at Trader Joe’s. $1.17 + tax for a single bottle.
Ingrediants are water, sorghum, rice, hops and yeast. Brewed and bottled by Minhas Craft Brewery in Wisconsin. Seems to be a Trader Joe’s private label brand.
So what does it taste like? To my uneducated palate it tastes like beer.
This lager gets mixed reviews online. I saw a funny comment that a Trader Joe’s clerk had said that ngb stands for “not good beer”.
I enjoyed it. Especially at that price. I wouldn’t make a special trip, but I’d get it again when I’m next at Trader Joe’s.
Are you a podcast lover? Here’s one to try. And if you don’t listen to podcasts you don’t know what you’re missing!
The 1st episode of “The Celiac Project Podcast: 2 Guys Talking Gluten Free” is now available for free on iTunes.
I was able to subscribe in my phone’s podcast app by adding their podcast feed url. http://celiacprojectpodcast.libsyn.com/rss
This first episode introduces director of “The Celiac Project” Michael Frolichstein discussing celiac disease and navigating a gluten free lifestyle with fellow comrade and celiac, Cam Weiner.
I liked the easy, back and forth exchange. They are clearly knowledgeable about celiac disease and living gluten free and want to share their insights. I also like the fact that these guys are different ages and at different stages from diagnosis. Plus, they are guys. As they point out, so often celiac disease and the gluten free lifestyle have a female-centric focus. Is there a gender difference? Look forward to finding out.
