The Gluten Free Garage is Toronto’s premiere Gluten Free Vendor Food Show.  This year the Gluten Free Garage is happening the day after the CCA is holding an important conference, meetings and fund raiser in Toronto.  On this episode I speak with RonniLyn Pustil the energy behind the event being held on May 26th.  I was at the GF Garage last year with my podcast and am excited to attend again this year.  As the CCA is a sponsor, RonniLyn was able to secure Shelley Case to speak at the event.  Lots of interesting speakers and delicious products will be there.  Jess of GFWifey will be there collecting GF food for the foodbank, a project she is passionate about.  You can find the Gluten Free Garage online at www.glutenfreegarage.ca or on Instagram @glutenfreegarage. Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected] Other Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

Have you ever been excited or anxious to fly, but then realized you still had to worry about what you’d be able to eat while waiting to board, or worse still what would happen if the flight was delayed and you're stuck beyond the security line with nothing to eat?  My guest this week, Lisa, has taken it upon herself to write to Customer Service at the Vancouver Airport to request more gluten free options.  We chat about her motivation, how the airport responded to her and a great example of how one airport is stepping up for gluten free food.  Lisa originally posted her letter to the airport on her facebook page and has since re-posted it.  You can find her on facebook @GFKetogirl. Here’s the link to the Pearson Airport in Toronto webpage I spoke about - https://torontopearson.com/foodanddrink/#utm_source=social&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=retail2018 Here is the email for customer service at Vancouver Airport YVR - [email protected] YVR also provided contact information for the airlines using YVR - http://www.yvr.ca/en/passengers/flights/airlines-and-destinations Here is the email to contact the Canadian Air Security Authority (CATSA) regarding questions about taking food items through security – [email protected] Here is a link to the list of solid food items CATSA permits through screening - https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/travelling-solid-food-items Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected] Other Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

This episode is a follow-up interview with Ellen Bayens of The Celiac Scene on our favourite foods.  Episode 45 looked at many of our favourite foods, but in retrospect, most of the foods mentioned weren’t particularly healthy.  We thought it would be best to level out the options with a chat on our favourite healthy gluten free foods.  Ellen sent me the links to the recipes she chatted about, all are gluten free and some also fit into a low carb high protein diet – https://jenniferbanz.com/90-second-microwave-bread https://www.dietdoctor.com/recipes/keto-asian-cabbage-stir-fry https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/new-york-style-keto-cheesecake/ https://kirbiecravings.com/keto-low-carb-microwave-cheesecake/ Here’s the recipe for the low-calorie gluten free english muffins I spoke about – ¼ cup oat flour (make sure it’s labelled as gluten free) ½ tsp baking powder Pinch of salt Blend together and add – 1 egg 2 Tbsp unsweetened applesauce OR plain Greek yogurt Stir till well blended.  Spray or grease a cereal bowl or ramekin and spoon half of the mixture in, cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 1 ½ - 2 minutes.  Makes 2 muffins. Ellen can be found online at theceliacscene.com, and also on facebook and Instagram. Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected] Other Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

On this episode I interview a blogger from Toronto, Ashley Gismondi, who is a proud Italian-Canadian.  Ashley shares how her gluten free diet fits with the foods she was brought up on.  She chats about cooking with her Nonna as a young child and lets us know about some Italian favourites that can be easily made gluten free.  Ashley can be found online at www.celiacandthe6ix.com Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected] Other Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

This episode looks at how, in Canada, a celiac can make a claim on their taxes for the extra expense of gluten free food.  The subject sounds simple enough, but as we find out, the Canada Revenue Agency has made the process laborious with very little positive effect on your tax return.  For a professional perspective, I speak with my daughter, Deanna, who is an accountant and has worked with taxes for years. Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected] Other Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

This episode is a look at a different kind of gluten free entrepreneur, one that has set herself up to fill the needs of her local community.  Sue Torrance operates Tasty Indulgences from a commercial kitchen in her basement.  She doesn’t have a store front, but makes her desserts and comfort food meals available at local stores and a restaurant.  Sue is located in Prescott, Ontario.  You can find her on facebook @tastyindulgences. Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected] Other Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

This episode is the first in a series of talks with individuals from different cultures eating gluten free.  My first interview is with Diyaa who has grown up in an East Indian family eating food you may or may not be familiar with.  Diyaa talks about how gluten and wheat fit into her family’s diet including family gatherings and events.  We chat about which East Indian foods are naturally gluten free.  You may be surprised about some new food finds.  You can follow Diyaa on Instagram @lifeafterroti  If you have a story about how you cope eating gluten free and adapting your cultural food and traditions into a gluten free lifestyle, please email me at [email protected]. Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected] Other Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

This week I speak with Edith Lalanne to find out more about the publication of the Practical Guide to Gluten-Related Disorders and the Gluten-Free Diet for Public and Private Senior’s Residences and Meals-on-Wheels Services.  Edith explains how the booklet came about and how best to use it as a resource guide.   It can be purchased from the Canadian Celiac Association on their website at www.celiac.ca and from the Fondation Quebecoise de la Maladie Coeliaque on their website at www.fqmc.org Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected] Other Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

This episode is a look at the new Canada’s Food Guide with Registered Dietitian Selena De Vries.  The new food guide is a dramatic change from the recommendations we have known for years.  We have always been told to eat so many servings from different food groups.  The new guide takes a different approach and Selena does a great job breaking that down for us. Selena was a past guest on Episode 14 of the podcast discussing the challenges of losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight on a strict gluten free diet.  Selena has written about the new food guide on her website at – http://www.healthbean.ca/the-canadian-food-guide-and-celiac-disease/ Selena can be found online at – www.healthbean.ca on Facebook at Healthbean Nutrition and on Instagram at celiac_dietitian Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected] Other Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

The podcast is celebrating one year of episodes!! Melissa Secord, Executive Director of the Canadian Celiac Association was the first guest on the first episode and since the CCA has so much on the go, I thought I’d check back with Melissa one year on. Melissa mentioned the campaign to fund peer counselling services at the CCA offices for people who call in needing assistance.  A funding page has been set up, so supporters of the CCA can become Peer Support Champions.  It may or may not be difficult to remember back to realizing you needed to eat gluten free, but we all remember how tricky it was. You can become a Peer Support Champion with a single donation, or with monthly support.  Go to http://bit.ly/CCAPeerSupportChampion.  Otherwise you can find more information under the donate button on the CCA website at www.celiac.ca. Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected] Other Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

My chat this week is with internationally known lifestyle expert, Kathy Smart.  Kathy has appeared on dozens of TV shows talking about the gluten free lifestyle and how to make it healthy.  She runs Live The Smart Way which offers a self-improvement program to both lose weigh and get healthier and it’s all based around a gluten free diet.  Kathy presents an annual health fair in Ottawa with the majority of businesses represented offering gluten free.  You can check out Kathy’s website at https://livethesmartway.com Twitter - @KathyLynnSmart Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/livingthesmartway Instagram - @livethesmartway Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.ca/livethesmartway/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Rfwlqksb_u362iUGCfQag   Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected] Other Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

The topic for this week’s episode is staying at an all-inclusive resort.  This poses many problems, but also opportunity for someone on a special diet, if you research and plan ahead.  I spoke with Tarryn of My Celiac Life who travels frequently and Lisa from my Gluten Free Weigh In podcast.  Tarryn walks us through the process she uses and Lisa chats about her recent vacation in Cuba. You can find the restaurant cards Lisa speaks about at http://www.celiactravel.com/cards/ and also at https://www.selectwisely.com/catalog/Gluten-Free?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI89WF5frb3wIVxh6tBh1fngHrEAAYASACEgIzlPD_BwE Tarryn can be found online at https://www.myceliaclife.ca/ on Instagram at myceliaclife. Lisa is on Instagram at gf_ketogirl. Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected] Other Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

My interview this week is with Amy Horrock a Registered Dietitian who specializes in Celiac Disease.  You can find Amy’s website at https://clearfocusnutrition.ca/ on facebook at clearfocusnutrition and on Instagram at gluten_free_dietitian.  You can find more information about celiac disease on the website for the Canadian Celiac Association at www.celiac.ca and diet information at https://www.celiac.ca/living-gluten-free/newly-diagnosed/   Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected] Other Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

This week I spoke about an article I wrote for the Winter 2018 Issue of Gluten-free Canada.  This magazine can be read online at – https://www.glutenfreeexpo.ca/magazine-eversion/ I chat about the article, read some excerpts and add some extra thoughts.  Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected] New Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

My chat this week was with Melissa, owner-operator of Happyditty Bakery.  The bakery recently relocated from Victoria, BC to Kingston, Ontario.  Melissa and I speak of our shared experiences in operating a gluten free bakery, many things you would never consider you might have to be concerned with when starting a business.  If it was only all about the baking.  You can find more about Happyditty Bakery online at https://happyditty/squarespace.com or on Facebook and Instagram at Happyditty. Thanks Ellen Bayens of Theceliacscene.com for introducing me to such a nice, interesting person as Melissa.   Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected] New Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

This week I spoke with Ellen Bayens of theceliacscene.com to discuss the Holiday Survival Guide issued by the Canadian Celiac Association. We chat about our own experiences with relation to the tips and recipes given in the guide. Thanks to Udi’s and Schar for sponsoring the guide, and thanks to the contributors for their articles and recipes. I mentioned Lisa, a co-host on my other podcast Gluten Free Weigh In, is on a ketogenic gluten free diet, as this was of interest to Ellen.  Lisa’s Instagram is gf_ketogirl. You can find the Holiday guide at https://www.celiac.ca/living-gluten-free/holiday-survival-guide/   Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected] New Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

This week I spoke about an article I wrote for the Winter 2018 Issue of Gluten-free Canada.  This magazine can be read online at – https://www.glutenfreeexpo.ca/magazine-eversion/ I chat about the article, read some excerpts and add some extra thoughts. Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected] New Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com  

This week I spoke with Jessica Danford whose online presence as GFREEWIFEY is well known, at least amongst those from the Toronto area.  Over this past year, she has begun a program to donate gluten free food to public food banks.  This may sound simple, but it involves education of both management and volunteers at each food bank as well as mounting campaigns to have safe gluten free food donated to the food banks willing to handle it. To this end, Jess has set up a GoFundMe page for donations at  www.gofundme.com/gfreewifeyfoodbank She can be found online at www.gfreewifey.com To be kept up to date on her projects, including the Community Cook Book sign up for her mailing list at http://eepurl.com/dsgyor Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Gfreewifey/ Instagram – GFREEWIFEY YouTube – http://bit.ly/GFWifeyYOUTUBE You can also email Jess at – [email protected]   Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected] New Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

I often get asked about how to manage a gluten free home kitchen.  Having had a commercial gluten free bakery, I have some tips that I was able to apply to my home kitchen.  During the episode I also reference a YouTube video called 5 Things Everyone Should Know About Gluten Free – you can find it at http://bit.ly/5ThingsAboutGlutenFree The website for my gluten free baking show can be found at https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected] New Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

During the summer I had a very interesting chat with Cinde Little of Everyday Gluten Free Gourmet.  Cinde is first a foodie, and she brings that love of food and curiosity of new flavours and combinations to the gluten free experience.  I made some of her recipes and thoroughly enjoyed them.  You can find Cinde’s blog at https://www.everydayglutenfreegourmet.ca Twitter - @LittleCinde Instagram – everyday.gf.gourmet.ca Facebook – Everyday Gluten Free Gourmet Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected] New Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

This episode is a conversation with Ellen Bayens of The Celiac Scene about our favourite Gluten Free things.  Here’s our list – Ellen – Duinkerken Multi-Grain Bread Mix, Little Northern Bakehouse Bread, Schar Chocolate Covered Graham Wafers, Cloud 9 Pancake/Waffle Mix, Red Robin Restaurant, 6 Mile Pub in Victoria, Floating Fish Store in Victoria, Rizopia Pasta, Tinkyada Pasta, Royal Spice Restaurant, Rawthentic Eatery, Real Food Corn Thins, Wendel’s True Foods Gluten Free in Langley BC, Wild Poppy Bakery in Ladysmith BC, chocolate mousse, M&M Meats Too Tall Chocolate Cake GF, salted licorice Sue – Tutti Biscotti Orange & Dark Chocolate, Pamela’s Pancake & Baking Mix, New York Fries, salads at MacDonalds, Boston Pizza chicken wings, The Junction Restaurant in Seeley’s Bay Ontario, Go-Go Quinoa pasta, Wow Desserts cheesecakes as restaurant desserts, grilled cheese sandwich, Chapman’s Ice Cream and PaneRiso ice cream cones, M&M’s, Reece’s Peanut Butter Cups You can find Ellen at www.theceliacscene.com You can find Cinde Little at - https://www.everydayglutenfreegourmet.ca Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected] New Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

This week was a bit different – I spoke about a video I felt compelled to make about the 5 Things Everyone Should Know About the Gluten Free Diet.  Here’s the link – http://bit.ly/5ThingsAboutGlutenFree I was quizzed so many times while I had the bakery about the diet and questions surrounding those on it, I felt that maybe a video might answer those top 5 questions as follows: Who needs to eat a gluten free diet? How much gluten is too much? – A tiny bit of gluten makes a huge difference. What happens when someone who shouldn’t eat gluten eats some? How can anyone be sure they’re eating gluten free? How can I prepare a meal for someone eating gluten free? If you want to read my thoughts on making the video and choosing how to illustrate each question, check out my blog at www.acanadianceliacblog.com Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected] New Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

This week I spoke to Cinde Little who writes a food blog and recipes as the Everyday Gluten Free Gourmet.  Cinde wrote a blog post devoted to baking gluten free cookies, some of the basics, and some suggestions for flours and techniques.  I also mentioned a reference page comparing cups and grams for different flours to help in weighing out flours for recipes (see link below).  You can read Cinde’s entire blog post at - Cookie Blog Post - https://www.everydayglutenfreegourmet.ca/tips-for-making-gluten-free-cookies/ Cinde’s Website - https://www.everydayglutenfreegourmet.ca Twitter - @LittleCinde Instagram – everyday.gf.gourmet.ca Facebook – Everyday Gluten Free Gourmet My flours weights page - https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com/dry-ingredient-weight-amounts Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected] New Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

My conversation this week is with American Certified Nutritionist Aimee Aristotelous who has recently published a book looking at pregnancy from the perspective of a healthy gluten free diet.  The book is called – The Whole Pregnancy: A Complete Nutrition Plan for Gluten-Free Moms-to-Be.  Aimee looks at all aspects of nutrition required for pregnancy and relates it to a healthy gluten free diet.  She includes meal plans and recipes to suit the different needs of each trimester. The book is available through most book sellers as well as from Amazon.  Aimee can be found online at www.thewholepregnancy.com and on Instagram at thewholepregnancy. Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected] New Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

I have a returning guest for this episode. I’m speaking again with Registered Dietitian Amy Horrock, who specializes in Celiac Disease in her online practice. I spoke with Amy on Ep 20 about Persistent Gut Issues after diagnosis of celiac disease. On this episode, she focuses on why celiacs are often vitamin deficient and which vitamins and nutrients may be low and should be addressed. The link to the resource page from the Canadian Celiac Association website is – http://www.celiac.ca/b/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Celiac_Follow_Up_Care_Resource.pdf Amy can be consulted through her website at clearfocusnutrition.ca.  She is also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clearfocusnutrition/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gluten_free_dietitian/ Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected] New Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

My guest this week is Lisa, who is a co-host on my Gluten Free Weigh In podcast.  Lisa is celiac and following a gluten free ketogenic diet.  The episode focuses on an article posted online by The Celiac Scene from Gluten-Free News entitled – “Followers of a Gluten-Free Diet Considered High-Maintenance, Selfish and Arrogant.  What Gives?”  Lisa and I discuss the premise of the article and how it relates to her real life dating experiences.  Lisa is funny and genuine and a joy to listen to.  Have fun with this one. You can view the article on The Celiac Scene website at – https://theceliacscene.com/gluten-free-diet-followers-high-maintenance-selfish-arrogant/ You can follow Lisa on Instagram at gf_ketogirl. Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected] New Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

The Canadian Celiac Association funds research into celiac disease through the Dr. J.A. Campbell Research Fund.  This week I speak to Melissa Secord about the process of awarding grants as well as speaking with one recent recipient.  James King is working on research to look at the many studies that have been done worldwide on the prevalence of celiac disease.  His work will amalgamate the data to look at the diagnosis of celiac disease worldwide and what can be learned from the results.  Further, James is studying a large group of celiacs in Alberta to identify the impact of diagnosis on the healthcare system both currently and in the future. You can find out more about the Dr. J.A. Campbell Research Fund at – https://www.celiac.ca/healthcare-professionals/research-awards/ Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected] New Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

Schar Gluten Free foods are now widely available in Canada. This week I speak with both the North American and Canadian reps for Schar to find out how they are working to get the products into more stores, and bring in more innovative products from their US and European product lines. Enter to win one of three Schar gift packs until November 15, 2018 at http://bit.ly/CACeliac To find the Request for Product Form, go to www.schar.ca , on the front page, choose a product, then on the product page, scroll down until you see the Request for Product Form on the right hand side.  Otherwise you can access the form at the following direct link: https://www.schaer.com/sites/default/files/2018-01/product%20request%20form%202018_CA.pdf Schar Social Media can be found at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/schar.canada Instagram: www.instagram.com/scharglutenfree Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected] New Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

This week I spoke with Ross Raby of Churchwares Direct.  Ross is also affiliated with GlutenFreeHost.com Ltd.  He explains some of the confusion regarding the use of wheat in gluten free hosts for communion in Roman Catholic Churches.  I also discuss the varied approaches to solving these issues in different churches. Gluten free hosts that meet Vatican standards can be found online for purchase at – www.glutenfreehosts.com You can also find Churchwares Direct at – www.churchwaresdirect.com   Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast – www.acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – www.acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected] New Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – www.glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

My guest this week is a frequent gluten free business traveller.  Christina Varro is an avid traveller, but points out some of the different requirements for those on a business trip needing to eat gluten free.  Christina has travelled and navigated eating gluten free in more than 25 countries worldwide.  She is a photographer with a wealth of knowledge about many different aspects of travel.  Her websites and blogs can be found at www.ChristinaVarro.com www.Cantstopdreaming.com www.Foodventure.ca Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast – www.acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – www.acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected] New Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – www.glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com 

My daughter, Deanna was diagnosed with Celiac disease just before her fifth birthday.  She is now in her mid-twenties and seemingly well adjusted to the gluten free lifestyle.  My interview is an attempt to look at growing up gluten free as a retrospective on how she viewed her life differently because of celiac disease and the gluten free diet.  Portions of her story appeared in cookbooks by Donna Washburn and Heather Butt who appeared on Episode 8.  I quickly pulled two of the cookbooks and found Deanna on Page 14 of “125 Gluten-Free Recipes” and on page 66 of “The Best Gluten-Free Family Cookbook”.  Donna and Heather’s cookbooks are published by Robert Rose and are available where most books are purchased. Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast – acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected] New Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com

This episode is a more like a tech review.  I look at three different apps that can be used to make our gluten free lives easier.  I review “Find Me Gluten Free” that allows you to find restaurants that have gluten free options on their menus.  You can also read reviews from other app users have been to each restaurant.  The second app I looked at was “Gluten Free Food Finder”.  This app lets you use your phone camera to scan the bar codes on different food items to see if they are gluten free or not.  It takes a bit of practice to use the app, but I found it very quick and helpful.  The information regarding the products is input by other app users, so when I found a product not in the database, I added it.  It was simple.  The third app looked at the restaurants at Disney parks and properties.  This is a very useful tool for planning any trip to Disney, especially if you have a child eating gluten free.  There are lots of reviews as they relate to the presented menus and many tips from past guests.  The difference with this app is that only the gluten free options are presented, you don’t have to sift through the entire menu.  My daughter used this app and said – “An amazing app for a trip to Disney, so you can plan ahead and enjoy your day just as much as anyone else.  Easy to use, and constantly being updated.” You can use Find Me Gluten Free on a PC or tablet at – https://www.findmeglutenfree.com/ Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast – acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected]

On this episode I interviewed Corinna Meckelborg, author of an innovative cookbook that tackles the dilemma of family meals to accommodate multiple allergies.  Her e-book (downloadable) handles a variety of allergies and how to mix and match family meals to suit everyone.  The book is called Weeknight Allergy Buster.  Corinna has a special contest to give away 10 copies but you must enter by Thursday, August 23rd – here’s the link for the contest and pre-sale of the book. https://friendlypantry.lpages.co/weeknight-allergy-buster-presale After that date, you can buy the e-book and check out Corinna’s webpage at - www.friendlypantry.com You can also follow her on social media - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/friendlypantry/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendlypantry/  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/kidsfoodallergy/   Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast – acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected]

I had the pleasure of interviewing Treena Duncan, the incoming President of the Canadian Celiac Association.  Treena has some great ideas on how the CCA can look forward with new initiatives to benefit both members and the public.  It also seemed the appropriate time to extend an invitation to the different chapters to catch us up on what they have been doing for their members and in their communities.  Some chapters were happy to share about events and others had inventive projects and fundraisers.  For more information go to: http://www.celiac.ca Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast – acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected]

I spoke with Val from Purest Gluten Free located in Perth, Ontario which is mid-way between Ottawa and Kingston.  Purest supplies single ingredients flours and baking products along with mixes.  All of their products are free of the top allergens.  They are currently available in many health food stores and recently have begun to be carried by Walmart. You can also find many products on Amazon.ca for delivery anywhere in Canada. Their website is: https://purest.ca/   Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast – acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected]

This week's conversation is with Paul Valder of The Gluten Free Certification Program.  This is the organization that certifies food production facilities to be able to use the round gluten free symbol we are all familiar with on our food labels here in Canada.  For more information about the certification program go to: http://www.glutenfreecert.com/ For information about the program from the Canadian Celiac Association go to: https://www.celiac.ca/living-gluten-free/gluten-free-certification-program/ For a list of food producers currently certified check on the following directory: http://www.glutenfreecert.com/consumers/certification-directory   Thanks to this week’s sponsor The Celiac Scene at www.theceliacscene.com   Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast – acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected]

Who knew that more than a dozen years after sitting with Kim Koeller at the banquet of a Canadian Celiac Conference, we’d be talking on my podcast about her results of a survey of gluten free consumers formulated over ten years.  It’s always interesting to me when someone is able to pull on their past experience and career and bring it to the gluten free arena. Kim was a management consultant to whom taking the pulse of consumers was a vital indicator of how interested businesses should proceed.  Thanks Kim for bringing your expertise our way. Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast – acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected]

I love Vendor shows, and the one at the CCA National Conference in Ottawa in June did not disappoint.  If you would like more information on the companies I interviewed, or their products, click on any of the links below.   http://www.glutenberg.ca/en/verify_age https://purest.ca/ https://camino.ca/ https://www.schnitzer.eu/en/product-worlds/ https://nourishbakery.ca/ https://www.kinnikinnick.com/index.cfm http://www.patsypie.com/ https://www.myonlyoats.com/ https://www.rizopia.com/     Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast – acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected]

Let’s start the blog with the Show Notes for this episode: On this Episode of the podcast, I speak about my experiences with my gluten free bakery and how that led to my own gluten free baking show on cable television.  You can reference the links below to find segments from the show online and through the website for the baking show.  If you have any suggestions for the show or comments you can email me at [email protected] or at [email protected]   Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast – acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected]  

On this Episode of the podcast, I spoke with Manny Sabares of Only Oats, a Canadian company that produces gluten free oats safe for celiacs. They use a strict purity protocol that tracks the farmers, the fields, the seeds, the truck transport and only lets the oat grains into the mill once they have been tested to less than 5ppm of gluten (20 ppm is the gluten free standard).    Only Oats is “rolling” out a new line of Organic Gluten Free Oats.  Rolled Oats, Quick Oat Flakes and Steel Cut Oats that are both certified Gluten Free and Organic.   I’m a big fan of the brand, and asked them to donate oat product for an episode of my baking show about gluten free oats.  I have had a great relationship with the company every since.  I have worked with them on their customer experience, and will be creating recipes for their new website later this year.  In the meantime, you can find the recipes from my oats show at https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com/oatmeal.   You can access the website for Only Oats (it is set to be updated to include recipes later this summer) at www.myonlyoats.com. As well, you can find Only Oats on Facebook.  Sue’s Websites and Social Media – Podcast – acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – acanadianceliacblog.com Facebook - @acanadianceliacpodcast Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA Email – [email protected] Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL      (search Sues Gluten Free Baking) Email – [email protected]

Margaret Dron is the Founder of GF Events Ltd. which mounts annual gluten free expos. Currently, plans are for one in Vancouver and one in Calgary on the following dates: Calgary - October 21-22, 2018 Vancouver – January 12-13, 2019 Recently, Margaret has undertaken the publishing of a gluten free magazine called “Gluten-Free Canada”.  The magazine was published twice in 2017, and made available free of charge at health food stores throughout the country.  A third edition of the magazine is currently in the works.  Although you can no longer get a paper copy of the first two magazines, you can access both online.  The articles and photography are well worth the read.   You can find more information about the expos at www.glutenfreeexpo.ca You can find the magazine at www.myglutenfreecanada.ca You can follow Margaret on Instagram @glutenfreeexpo and on twitter @GlutenFreeExpo1. You can reach her by email at [email protected]

While I attended the National Conference of the Canadian Celiac Association on June 9th, 2018 in Ottawa, I asked the conference and vendor show attendees to answer some questions for me.  The purpose was to gather random tips on living with Celiac Disease and the gluten free diet from those living it every day.  During the podcast, one of the attendees mentioned her website www.allergiesandme.ca.  I made reference to my website where I have lots of recipes from my baking show, including banana muffins and my feel-good cheese muffins.  I mentioned a baking mix called Pamela’s Pancake and Baking Mix – here’s the website for recipes for this mix - http://www.pamelasproducts.com/product/pamelas-baking-pancake-mix/

The National Conference of the Canadian Celiac Association was held on June 9th, 2018 in Ottawa, Ontario.  Dr. Duerksen is the Chair of the CCA’s Professional Advisory Council.  Dr. Duerksen has a Gastroenterologist practice for adults in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  The website for the Canadian Celiac Association was mentioned numerous times and can be found at www.celiac.ca.

Let’s start the blog with the Show Notes for this episode: This episode featured the voices and opinions of different people who attended the Gluten Free Garage Food Show in Toronto on May 27, 2018.  Many of those I interviewed mentioned specific companies and products, that you can follow up with.  The link to vendors on the Gluten Free Garage site is https://glutenfreegarage.ca/exhibitors/     

This episode featured the voices and opinions of different people who attended the Gluten Free Garage Food Show in Toronto on May 27, 2018.  I have attached a list of the sponsors, as well as a diagram of the show floor for your information.  Many of those I interviewed mentioned specific companies and products, that you can follow up with if you choose.  Here's a link to the listing of the sponsors page https://glutenfreegarage.ca/sponsors/

This episode is an in-depth discussion with Registered Dietitian Amy Horrock about persistent gut issues after starting a gluten free diet.  The GF diet, although like a magic pill for celiac disease often is not the complete answer.  For many, the gut responds with partial remission, or other problems.  Amy looks at what some of these problems might be, and what might be causing them. The big takeaway is that most of these issues can be cleared up with some diet modifications. Everyone is different, so the solutions must be made through consultation on an individual basis.  For more information regarding Amy’s services, you can go to her website at www.clearfocusnutrition.ca  She can also be found on facebook at Clear Focus Nutrition and on Instagram at gluten_free_dietitian

The Gluten Free Garage is a pop-up vendor show featuring a wide variety of gluten free foods and beverages.  The event is being held at Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie Street (near St. Clair) on Sunday, May 27th from 10am – 4pm.  Admission is $10, with children 12 and under getting in free (cash only at the door or purchase tickets online).  Street parking is limited, but public transportation is very close by.  Advance tickets are available.  You can find more information at www.glutenfreegarage.ca

May is Celiac Awareness Month and the Canadian Celiac Association has many events planned to celebrate and inform.  Melissa Secord is the Executive Director of the CCA, and she explains what is being done online and across the country.  Some of the events she mentions coming up are: May 10 – Facebook Live Day sponsored by Schar May 14 – CN Tower Lighting (green) May 16 – Celiac Giving Day and Twitter Party 9pm EDT May 23 – GF101 webinar– Open to the public with Val Vaartnou, Vancouver Chapter May 29 – Bone Health webinar in partnership with Osteoporosis Canada (free) As well, please link to my blog for my thoughts on my long relationship with the CCA. www.acanadianceliacblog.com