I am a busy mom who was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2012. I love to cook and travel and being gluten free has made those things a little more challenging!! I want to share with people how I manage food, travel, life, love, and everything in between!
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Restaurant Review- Tonic fresh juice and local food
Went to Tonic - fresh juices & local food today and had the Quiche with bacon (because who doesn't like bacon) and had the Cauliflower Fondue with herbed goat cheese! I had to try one of their juices as well, so I had the Coastal Sunshine (Fresh pressed orange, lemon, lime & local carrot juice).
Really enjoyed my food and drink! I will definitely be back again soon! Great gluten free and healthy options here! Check out the menu here!
Celiac Disease Resources
Here is a list of some resources. A great phone app is "Find Me Gluten Free" for a list of restaurants and reviews near you. Also, if you are newly diagnosed with celiac disease through biopsy, The University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center will send you a care package with gluten free products, magazines, information, and coupons. Click here for the website for more information. Here's what I was sent! It was awesome!!!
Celiac Disease Organizations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly American Dietetic Association or ADA)
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
Fax: 301-899-0008
Web: www.eatright.org
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
Fax: 301-899-0008
Web: www.eatright.org
American Celiac Disease Alliance
2504 Duxbury Place
Alexandria, VA 22308
Phone: 703-622-3331
Email:info@americanceliac.org
Web: www.americanceliac.org
2504 Duxbury Place
Alexandria, VA 22308
Phone: 703-622-3331
Email:info@americanceliac.org
Web: www.americanceliac.org
American Gastroenterological Association
4930 Del Ray Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: 301-654-2055
Fax: 301-654-5920
Email:member@gastro.org
Web: www.gastro.org
4930 Del Ray Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: 301-654-2055
Fax: 301-654-5920
Email:member@gastro.org
Web: www.gastro.org
Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF)
20350 Ventura Blvd., Suite 240
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Phone: 818-716-1513
Fax: 818-267-5577
Email:cdf@celiac.org
Web: www.celiac.org
20350 Ventura Blvd., Suite 240
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Phone: 818-716-1513
Fax: 818-267-5577
Email:cdf@celiac.org
Web: www.celiac.org
Celiac Sprue Association/USA Inc. (CSA)
P.O. Box 31700
Omaha, NE 68131-0700
Phone: 1-877-CSA-4CSA
Fax: 402-558-1347
Email:celiacs@csaceliacs.org
Web: www.csaceliacs.org
P.O. Box 31700
Omaha, NE 68131-0700
Phone: 1-877-CSA-4CSA
Fax: 402-558-1347
Email:celiacs@csaceliacs.org
Web: www.csaceliacs.org
Gluten Intolerance Group of North America (GIG)
31214 – 124th Ave SE
Auburn, WA 98092
Phone: 253-833-6655
Fax: 253-833-6675
Email:info@gluten.net
Web: www.gluten.net
31214 – 124th Ave SE
Auburn, WA 98092
Phone: 253-833-6655
Fax: 253-833-6675
Email:info@gluten.net
Web: www.gluten.net
NASPGHAN Foundation for Children’s Digestive Health and Nutrition
P.O. Box 6
Flourtown, PA 19031
Phone: 215-233-0808
Fax: 215-233-3918
Email:naspghan@naspghan.org
Web: www.cdhnf.org
P.O. Box 6
Flourtown, PA 19031
Phone: 215-233-0808
Fax: 215-233-3918
Email:naspghan@naspghan.org
Web: www.cdhnf.org
National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA)
P.O. Box 544
Ambler, PA 19002–0544
Phone: 215-325-1306
Fax: 215-643-1707
Email:info@CeliacCentral.org
Web: www.CeliacCentral.org
P.O. Box 544
Ambler, PA 19002–0544
Phone: 215-325-1306
Fax: 215-643-1707
Email:info@CeliacCentral.org
Web: www.CeliacCentral.org
North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (NASPGHAN)
P.O. Box 6
Flourtown, PA 19031
Phone: 215-233-0808
Fax: 215-233-3918
Email:naspghan@naspghan.org
Web: www.naspghan.org
P.O. Box 6
Flourtown, PA 19031
Phone: 215-233-0808
Fax: 215-233-3918
Email:naspghan@naspghan.org
Web: www.naspghan.org
Celiac Disease Awareness Campaign
c/o National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
2 Information Way
Bethesda, MD 20892–3570
Phone: 1–800–891–5389
TTY: 1–866–569–1162
Fax: 703–738–4929
Email: nddic@info.niddk.nih.gov
Internet: www.digestive.niddk.nih.gov
http://www.celiac.nih.gov/
c/o National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
2 Information Way
Bethesda, MD 20892–3570
Phone: 1–800–891–5389
TTY: 1–866–569–1162
Fax: 703–738–4929
Email: nddic@info.niddk.nih.gov
Internet: www.digestive.niddk.nih.gov
http://www.celiac.nih.gov/
Delicious Dips!
My
husband actually liked this Artichoke Dip! Normally he hates them so
what a proud moment I had when I found out that he cleaned out the bowl
of it! I bought some canned chicken from a work sale and I’m not
normally one to use chicken that’s canned….the thought of it isn’t the
most intriguing but it actually works quite well for a quick dip to be
made. Here’s a couple of the dips I’ve made with it so far!
image from: closetcooking.com
Chicken Artichoke Dip
Ingredients:
1 (12.5 oz) can of chicken breast or any shredded chicken
1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese
1 cup of mayonnaise
1 (14 oz) can of artichokes, chopped
¼ cup of parmesan
1 cup of shredded cheese
1-2 cloves of minced garlic
Salt and pepper
Directions:
-Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
-In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, artichokes, cream cheese, garlic, shredded cheese, and salt & pepper.
-Stir in the chicken. Pour the ingredients into an 8x8 pan or similar.
-Top with parmesan cheese.
-Bake for about 20 minutes.
-Serve with corn chips. Enjoy!
Owner/Copyright: RBI 2008
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients:
1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese, softened
½ cup of ranch dressing
½ cup of Frank’s RedHot (more or less depending on what you like)
1 (12.5 oz) can of chicken breast or any shredded chicken
½ cup of shredded cheese
Directions:
-Preheat oven to 350 degrees
-Stir all ingredients together in a 1-quart baking dish.
-Bake for about 20 minutes.
-Serve with crackers, chips, or veggies. Enjoy!!