Gluten Free Cooking Class - March 24th @ Whole Foods Wade Ave

Cooking With Gluten Free Grains, with Jean Wright, Certified Health Coach

6:30 - 8:00 pm $5, Pre-Register

Are you looking for inspiration on ways to jazz up a gluten free diet, or just looking for new and delicious ideas to add more ancient grains to your menu?  Then this is the right class for you!  Join us for an intriguing workshop with Jean, where we’ll learn about the wide variety of gluten free grains available here at Whole Foods Market, how they are so good for you, and what to do with them.  She will discuss tips on selection, storage, and preparation of grains.  Jean will also share some recipes that are simple and delicious, and family-friendly, too! As an added treat, we will get to sample a yummy recipe at the end of class.

If you are moving toward cooking more gluten free meals, then you won’t want to miss this educational and delicious experience!

Jean, AADP Board Certified Health Coach and Speaker, is the founder and director of Health From Inside Out, a successful health coaching company located in Raleigh. She works with clients who are looking for balance in their lives, who want to explore new foods, gain confidence in their own cooking skills, reduce stress levels, and experience renewed vitality. To learn more, please visit  www.healthfrominsideout.com

Gluten Free 101 Class - Saturday 10/23/10

Just wanted to toss out a quick reminder that the next Gluten Free 101 Class will be held this coming Saturday, October 23, 2010 @ 1pm.  The class is normally held at Rosie's Plate but we will be moving venues this time.  The class will be held at the Raleigh Whole Foods Market location in the classroom during the Gluten Free Fair.  Call Rosie's Plate at 833-0505 now to sign-up, there are only a limited number of seats available.  Note: All sign-ups for this class are being handled by Rosie's Plate and not Whole Foods.  Whole Foods was generous to allow us to use their classroom so we could make this class more convenient for those of you who wish to attend the GF Fair and the GF 101 Class - thanks Whole Foods!  They will also allow us to sample some GF goodies during the class that they offer for sale in the store.

Gluten Free 101 Class Rescheduled to October 23rd

Due to scheduling conflicts, the Gluten Free 101 class I was supposed to teach at Rosie's Plate tomorrow (Saturday, September 11th, 2010) has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 23rd, 2010.  Please contact Rosie's Plate to sign up if you would like to learn more about the Gluten Free diet or Celiac Disease in a hands on class.

Rosie's Plate Web site (sign up)

Gluten Free 101 Class - September 11th 1pm @ Rosie's Plate

~RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 23, 2010~

Just wanted to put out a quick reminder to those of you who are recently diagnosed with Celiac Disease or have gone Gluten Free for one reason or the other. I will be teaching a Gluten Free 101 class on Saturday September 11th at Rosie's Plate in downtown Raleigh. Please call Rosie's Plate @ 919-833-0505 today if you are interested in attending. There are a few spots remaining and best efforts will be made to accommodate all who wish to attend. It is important if you are learning how to be Gluten Free that you attend this class or one like it. The class really fills the void between your diagnosis and beginning to get healthy again. A portion of the class fee will be donated to Gluten Free Week at Camp Kanata for 2011 as well. I have taught more than 70 people in this class over the past year or so and raised nearly $400 for Kanata!

Rosie's Plate - Upcoming Gluten Free Cooking Classes

There are two upcoming Gluten Free cooking classes at Rosie's Plate - one this weekend and another next weekend.  See below for details.

Gather around our prep table for an interactive cooking demonstration on preparing gluten free meals made with fresh, all natural ingredients.
In each of these classes, Emily will teach you how preparing deliciously healthy meals
really can be quick and easy.
You'll come away with everything you need to do it yourself!

May 1st - Easy GF Meals for Restricted Diets: 2pm - 4pm $50

May 8th - Easy GF Meals Kids Will Just Love: 2pm - 4pm $50

Call Rosie's Plate for more details @ 833-0505.  FYI - There are only 10 seats available for each class.

Gluten Free 101 Class - April 24th 1pm @ Rosie's Plate

Just wanted to put out a quick reminder to those of you who are recently diagnosed with Celiac Disease or have gone Gluten Free for one reason or the other. I will be teaching a Gluten Free 101 class this coming Saturday at Rosie's Plate in downtown Raleigh. Please call Rosie's Plate @ 919-833-0505 today if you are interested in attending. There are a few spots remaining and best efforts will be made to accommodate all who wish to attend. It is important if you are learning how to be Gluten Free that you attend this class or one like it. The class really fills the void between your diagnosis and beginning to get healthy again. A portion of the class fee will be donated to Gluten Free Week at Camp Kanata as well. I am trying to teach this class once per quarter since there are so many new GF folks in the area.

Gluten Free 101 Class
Saturday, April 24, 1 - 4pm $35
If you've just been diagnosed with Celiac Disease or wheat/gluten allergies this class is for you. Learn firsthand from someone who's been there. Taught by Zach Becker from the Gluten Free Raleigh Blog, you'll learn how to easily segue into a gluten free lifestyle.
We'll cover practical topics including:

* How to transition your kitchen into a safe gluten free kitchen
* What every gluten free person needs in their pantry
* How to read labels & find hidden ingredients
* Tips on how to eat away from home
* What to watch for with personal care products & medications

We'll also discuss the many resources available including

* GF friendly grocery stores & restaurants
* GF knowledgeable Dietitians
* GF Support Groups
* GF Cookbooks & Magazines

This is a wonderful introduction to living successfully, and happily, without gluten!

Gluten Free 101 Class Recap - January 23rd, 2010

I just wanted to write a little follow-up to the Gluten Free 101 Class I taught recently at Rosie's Plate.  The class happened back on January 23rd and was the second time it was held (first time was Oct 2009).  I was very happy to see the class size jump from less than 15 to over 20!  The class is basically an in-depth review of the Gluten Free Lifestyle (I don't like to call it a diet) mostly for those who are new to Celiac/GF but is also useful for more experienced folks as well.  Things in the GF world are constantly changing and the class offers the very latest information. 

The class hits on some key topics like; Celiac Disease/Gluten Intolerance, what exactly gluten is and how much is too much, how to update your house to be GF friendly, an interactive session on how to read food labels, gluten/non-gluten containing ingredients, grocery shopping, eating out a restaurants, GF cooking, GF medications/personal care products and all kinds of resources like health care, support groups, magazines/books and Web sites.  The class is highly interactive - a great place to get your questions answered.  In addition, you'll be able to sample a few Rosie's Plate products and go home with some safe new tasty food from Rosie's.  A portion of the class fee is always donated to Camp Kanata's Gluten Free Week of summer camp for kids (so far the 2 classes have raised $275).

For more information, please click here or call Rosie's Plate @ 919-833-0505.  The next class will be held on Saturday, April 24th from 1:00 - 3:30pm.

Gluten Free 101 Class - January 23rd

Just wanted to put out a quick reminder to those of you who are recently diagnosed with Celiac Disease or have gone Gluten Free for one reason or the other. I will be teaching a Gluten Free 101 class this coming Saturday at Rosie's Plate in downtown Raleigh. Please call Rosie's Plate @ 919-833-0505 today if you are interested in attending. There are a few spots remaining and best efforts will be made to accommodate all who wish to attend. It is important if you are learning how to be Gluten Free that you attend this class or one like it. The class really fills the void between your diagnosis and beginning to get healthy again. A portion of the class fee will be donated to Gluten Free Week at Camp Kanata as well. I am trying to teach this class once per quarter since there are so many new GF folks in the area.

Gluten Free 101 Class
Saturday, January 23, 1 - 3:30 $35
If you've just been diagnosed with celiac or wheat allergies this class is for you. Learn firsthand from someone who's been there. Taught by Zach Becker from the Gluten Free Raleigh Blog, you'll learn how to easily segue into a gluten free lifestyle.
We'll cover practical topics including:

* How to transition your kitchen into a safe gluten free kitchen
* What every gluten free person needs in their pantry
* How to read labels & find hidden ingredients
* Tips on how to eat away from home
* What to watch for with personal care products & medications

We'll also discuss the many resources available including

* GF friendly grocery stores & restaurants
* GF knowledgeable Dieticians
* GF Support Groups
* GF Cookbooks & Magazines

This is a wonderful introduction to living successfully, and happily, without gluten!

More News From Rosie's Plate

Here are some more tidbits about happenings at Rosie's Plate.

• The brand new December menu is now available. Click here to see the new items.
• Rosie's Plate is now offering Gift Bags for holiday gifts. See the store for details.
• There are some excellent classes coming up as well at Rosie's Plate. Click here for more details on classes like "Healthy Eating and Supplementation" on Jan 16, "Baking Gluten, Egg and Dairy Free" on Jan 9 and another installation of "Gluten Free 101" on Jan 23 (taught by yours truly). I previously taught this class in October and plan to do so on a regular basis to help those new to the GF diet.
  
• Also, you can stop by Rosie's Plate on Friday December 18 from 5-7p for a Holiday Tasting Event.
• Finally, be sure to check out Rosie's Plate at the 2010 Healthy Marketplace event held at the NC State Fairgrounds on Jan 30 - 31. Click here for more information. The Healthy Choice Marketplace is an expo of natural, integrative, and alternative health care professionals and products in the Triangle. Event hours are Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday Noon. to 6 p.m.
  

Reminder: Gluten Free 101 Class

I wrote about this a couple weeks ago but wanted to send out a little reminder as the class is getting full. I will be teaching a Gluten Free 101 Class on Saturday, October 3rd @ Rosie's Plate in Downtown Raleigh. The class runs from 1pm - 3pm and is designed for the newly diagnosed Celiac or anyone else starting out on the Gluten Free Diet.

Click here for more details (scroll down to the Gluten Free 101 description). There are a few spaces remaining - call Rosie's Plate today to reserve your spot. Call Rosie's Plate today at 833.0505 to reserve.

More On Gluten Free Classes @ Rosie's Plate

I wrote yesterday about some upcoming Gluten Free classes being offered over at Rosie's Plate. I wanted to expand a little on these (especially the 2nd class - hopefully I can meet some more of you out there as I will be teaching this class).

• The first class being offered is called Basics of Baking Gluten Free. It will be held on Saturday, September 26th from 2pm - 330pm. The cost is $35 per person. The class will feature an up-close demonstration of how to make Rosie's buttermilk biscuits, sugar cookies and banana muffins. The class will actually take place in Rosie's kitchen with the excellent chefs behind the awesome food. The class will also feature a discussion on the basics of GF baking including the alternative flours available and how to make substitutions. The class size will be limited to only 6 people. Call 833.0505 to reserve your space before this class fills up.
  

• The second class being offered is called Gluten Free 101. It will be held on Saturday, October 3rd from 1pm - 3pm. The class will be a great resource for those who are just starting out on a Gluten Free Diet. The class will be taught by yours truly! More details to come in the near future about this class but just think of it as an Introduction to the Gluten Free Lifestyle. The wave of going GF has just hit you and knocked you down - this class will help you stand up and begin your journey to being healthy again. This class will be limited to 12 people and hopefully will become a recurring class in the future. A portion of the class fee will be donated to Celiac Disease research. Call 833.0505 for more details and to reserve your space.

Rosie's Plate Update

Here are several updates about some good stuff going on over at Rosie's Plate.

• The new September menu is now available at Rosie's Plate! Click here for the menu. Stop into Rosie's Plate on 9/3 or 9/4 for 10% off your order!

• FYI - Rosie's will be closed on 9/5 and 9/7 for the Labor Day Holiday.

• New Fall Hours - Weekdays 10am to 630pm, Saturdays 10am - 4pm.

• Rosie's has expanded their class offerings. In addition to their Wellness Class, they are also offering a Basics of Baking Gluten Free Class and a Gluten Free 101 Class for the new-to-GF people out there. Click here for more info and to sign up.
  

• Rosie's has also expanded their freezer selections and now offer Family-size Lasagna, Beef & Tomato Sauce and Beef Stroganoff Sauce (add your own pasta).

• Rosie's introduces naturally sweetened desserts with Agave Nectar - brownies, cookies, trail mix bars and more! Click here for more info.
  

Special Event: Jules Shepard Gluten Free Cooking Demo - July 12

~ ANNOUNCING A SPECIAL GLUTEN FREE RALEIGH EVENT ~

EVENT SOLD OUT


This past February, I was lucky enough to talk famous Celiac Disease expert & author Jules Shepard into doing a Gluten Free cooking demo/class at Earth Fare. The event was a huge success with 40 attendees and $400 raised and donated to the NFCA and University of Maryland Celiac Center.

It has been in the works over the last few weeks to get another class with Jules in the Raleigh area and things have pretty much been finalized. I'm excited to have Jules back again and to have the opportunity for Raleigh residents to spend time with such a knowledgeable Celiac/GF resource. So in case you missed the last class or wanted to see some more good stuff from Jules, here is your chance.

Event Details - Event Sold Out
When - Sunday, July 12th, 2009
Registration Deadline - Friday, July 10th, 2009
Time - GF Vendor Fair 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Jules GF Cooking Demo 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location - Earth Fare - Brier Creek location. (click for map)
Class Limit - 40 people
Cost - $35 per person*

*Class fee includes the following: 2 1/2 hour cooking demonstration, free CD-Rom of Jules' new ebook, "Jules' Top 10 Recipes" ($10 value) and a $5 donation to the University of Maryland Celiac Disease Research Center.

Jules Shepard Gluten Free Cooking Demonstration (1 PM - 3:30 PM)- Jules Shepard will be on site conducting a cooking demonstration/class for participants featuring baked good items utilizing her own GF flour mix - a product line called Jules Gluten Free All Purpose flour and baking mixes. This portion of the event will feature an interactive opportunity to learn Gluten Free cooking tips and tricks from an expert in the field.

Jules will be cooking up some awesome treats during this class including pizza, graham crackers, strawberry shortcake and Pop Tarts. She will also have copies of her books and her Gluten Free flour available for purchase.

Event Sign up & Payment - Event Sold Out

About Jules Shepard
See my previous post about Jules here.

About Earth Fare
See my previous post about Earth Fare here.

Useful Resources: Town of Cary GF Classes

Check out the following 2 classes centered around the Gluten Free Diet being offered this summer by the Town of Cary.

1) Allergy-Free Cooking click here to register
Description:
Here’s help for those of you who are allergic to common foods such as peanuts, soybeans and corn. Or it could be foods containing gluten, which you or a family member must completely avoid to treat celiac disease. Maybe you suspect it’s just a wheat intolerance, so your energy level is higher when you don’t have bread or cereal for breakfast. Or you just feel better if you don’t eat any wheat or dairy products. Perhaps you are trying to help your family kick the sugar habit to ward off obesity and diabetes type II. Mealtimes are especially challenging for individuals facing allergies to any, and sometimes all, of these foods. Learn how to prepare allergy-free alternatives in this hands-on cooking class, and make meal times happy times again!

Meets:
Th 08-06-2009 7:00PM - 9:00PM Kitchen-Herbert C. Young Community Center
Th 08-13-2009 7:00PM - 9:00PM Kitchen-Herbert C. Young Community Center

Fees: resident $56.00 | non-resident $73.00

2) Let's Do Lunch--Beyond the Sandwich - click here to register
Description:
Here's fresh ideas for packing lunch for those of you who would rather not eat bread. Whether you're celiac, wheat/gluten intolerant, watching your weight, or just plain tired of the same old sandwich routine, you'll discover healthful and budget-friendly lunch-to-go options for you and your family.

Meets: Th 8-27-2009 7:00PM - 9:00PM Kitchen-Herbert C. Young Community Center

Fees: resident $28.00 | non-resident $36.00