Upcoming Gluten-Free Events

Image via Lise the LoserNeed to go gluten-free? There are several events coming up in the next few months that offer some guidance and support for making the transition to a gluten-free lifestyle. They also might be great opportunities to diversify your gluten-free diet if you've been eating that way for a while but have fallen into a rut.

Here's a quick round-up of resources & events, and remember you can always check out the Special Diets page for a continuously-updated calendar of gluten-free events and a listing of local resources. 

Selected Resources (See the Special Diet Page for more)

• Gluten-Free Girl & Chef blog
• Four Chickens blog and covers her experience with gluten-free cooking.
• Seattle Gluten-Free Examiner
• The Innate Health Foundation has a wiki community to help collect information on resources for people with food allergies.
• Seattle-based Hypfoods covers all things food allergy/sensitivity related. See their blog, Twitter and YouTube Channel.
• Gluten.net offers events and support (see the 9/14 event for a free support group meeting).

Selected Events (See the Special Diet Page for more)

• Thu, September 2, 4pm – 5pm: FREE!  Daniel Ahern and Shauna James Ahern (Gluten-Free Girl and the Chef) Queen Anne Farmers Market Demo.
• Wed, September 8, 7pm – 9pm: Living Gluten-Free at Evergreen Hospital. "We will cover how to test for gluten sensitivity or allergy, which grains contain gluten and how to live without them, where to shop, how to cook to fit your gluten-free lifestyle, and how gluten sensitivity can contribute to common conditions such as poor digestion or autoimmune conditions of the joints or thyroid." $10 (Search for event name at link in event name)
• Sat, September 11, 11am – 1pm: Cooking Class: Let’s Get Packing Gluten Free Lunches at Pacific Culinary Studio in Everett. "Gluten-free preparation for fall: back to school lunches and desserts. Make gluten-free breads, cupcakes, cookies, creampuffs. Learn to discern the available snacks on the market for work, home and SCHOOL!" $45
• Tue, September 14, 7pm – 9pm: FREE!  Celiac and Gluten-Free Support Meeting at Whole Foods Redmond. "When you're living without gluten, up-to-date information is valuable beyond measure. Whether you're just starting out, or have been gluten-free for years, it can be a real challenge to get this information and find support! Why go it alone when your special-diet community gathers here? Join us for a meeting the second Tuesday of each month… Facilitator: Earl Ley is the Coordinator of Seattle Celiacs, a branch of the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG)…No signup is required for this event -- just join us in the Salud Cafe!"
• Mon, September 20, 6:00pm – 7:30pm: FREE!  Learn * Taste * Love - Special Diets Bakery 101 at Whole Foods Westlake. "Join us in the Market Cafe for Special Diets Bakery 101, the next installment of our popular Learn * Taste * Love series. This month, Holly, Goddess from the Bakery, will show us how amazing our Special Diets baked goods can be! We'll be learning about and sampling vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free treats."
• Sun, September 26, 12pm – 3pm: Class: Gluten Free Baking at Kirkland Sur La Table. "Whether it’s a dietary restriction or lifestyle change, eating gluten and wheat-free can be tricky. Join us as our instructor shares quick and simple gluten-free baking recipes that are delicious and sure to satisfy. MENU Banana Bread - Double Chocolate Muffins - Buttermilk Biscuits - Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Macaroons - Garden Veggie Pizza." $69
• Thu, October 21, 6:00pm – 8:30pm: Class: Gluten-Free Baking 101 at Dish-It-Up. "With food blogger (Four Chickens and the Art of Gluten-Free Baking) and gluten-free trailblazer Jeanne Sauvage. Learn the basics of how to bake delicious gluten-free goods. The right recipes, flours, techniques, and equipment are crucial to creating baked items that taste just like you remember goodies baked with wheat to taste. Gluten-free baking is not difficult—it is, in fact, easy and fun! We’ll discuss issues around adapting recipes to dairy free and egg free, too. Type of class: Demonstration cost: $65" 

PCC Natural Markets has several gluten-free events planned this fall, including a FREE!  Walk, Talk and Taste. See the links for dates and locations.

• Gluten-free Baking with no Eggs, Soy or Dairy. "Welcome to the world of baking without any of the four major food allergens. Dr. Wangen, 'The Gluten-free Doctor,' and Reginald Beck, 'The Fearless Baker,' together bring you important information about gluten intolerance, food allergies, baking techniques and ingredients. Dr. Wangen, a national expert on food allergies and intolerances, will help you understand the practical and scientific issues as you taste Reginald’s creations. You will learn how to prepare three family favorites that tend to challenge most bakers who cannot have gluten, egg, soy or dairy in their diets. Enjoy Artisan Garlic and Onion Focaccia Bread; Golden Cornbread; and Homemade Apple Pie. Vegetarian; no dairy, eggs, soy or gluten. Members: $35, Non-members: $40 "
• Class: Gluten-free Southwest Comfort. "Discover the popularity of Southwest cooking, a fusion of Mexican and Native American traditions embodied in stunning seasonal dishes. We’ll start with Green Chile Squash Stew (with an option to serve it in a gluten-free bread bowl), then on to one of Tiffany’s favorites, Gorditas, “little fat ones,” a chubby masa (cornmeal) base topped with delicious ingredients such as veggies and black beans. The meal continues with a refreshing Jicama Lime Salad and finishes with Citrus Flan topped with Chile-roasted Pine Nuts. It’s easy to see why this cuisine is always so alluring. Vegetarian, with dairy and eggs; no gluten. Members: $35, Non-members: $40"
• FREE!  Gluten-free Walk, Talk and Taste. "These walk, talk and taste classes are tailored to those interested in the many gluten-free options available at PCC."