Gluten Free Buffet To Be Held April 1, 2014

I am teaming up with The Glens Falls and Saratoga Celiac Support Group and O’Toole's again for the Second Annual Gluten Free Buffet at O’Toole's Restaurant Pub in Queensbury. The buffet will take place at O’Toole's on Tuesday, April 1 at 6pm.

 

 O’Toole’s was the first restaurant in the area to complete the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) Gluten-Free Resource Education and Awareness Training (GREAT).

 

A gluten-free diet requires attentive food preparation and handling. O’Toole's is exemplary as their kitchen contains no airborne flour. This program empowers the food industry to provide safe gluten-free options for individuals, businesses, and institutions. I was very happy to work with O’Toole’s and assist them in completing the NFCA GREAT Kitchens Course.

 

"We’ve recently added Angry Orchard Cider to our draft lineup, and we feature it every Friday as the draft special. We will proudly feature it on April 1st for the Second Annual Gluten Free Buffet!" says Steve Hawkins owner of O'Toole's. "In addition, we have a few new items on our extensive Gluten-Free menu… including shrimp cocktails, shrimp fajitas and thin crust pizzas…. We are proud to team up with The Saratoga & Glens Falls Celiac Support Group & Amy Rota-Poulin for this GREAT event! We look forward to seeing you at O'Toole's!"

 

O'Toole's offers a gluten free designated area within their restaurant's kitchen with a separate fryer and toaster. This helps to ensure that you can safely enjoy your french fries while your burger is served on a toasty Saratoga Gluten Free Goods Roll. And, don’t forget, their loaded potato skins are served up hot with gluten free Cabot Sour Cream.

 

The buffet will include a scrumptious appetizer, delicious main entrees, including O'Toole's famous gluten free Chicken Parmesan accompanied by gluten free toast points using NFCA GREAT Kitchen Status Saratoga Gluten Free Good's bread. It will also include coffee or tea.

 

The cost for the buffet will be $20.00 per person. This does include tax and gratuity. Gluten Free dessert and alcoholic beverages will be available but for an additional cost. Reserve your place as soon as possible as last years event was sold out!! For reservations please call O'Toole's Restaurant and Pub directly, at (518)-793-3389. Click here for the official press release. Come join us and be a part of great food, great friends and great memories!!!!!

 

Warmest Regards & Happy Cooking,

 

Amy

www.glutenfreewithamy.com

The GFree Athlete Is In Training!!

The GFree Athlete In Training!

One thing about living a full and happy gluten free lifestyle is there is never a dull moment!

The GFree Athlete, as you might have guessed, is my husband Pierre. He trains all year round for many different athletic events, and loves every moment of it!

His favorite events are called Hill Climbs. It is a road bike race up an incredibly steep mountain. Thankfully my part is to be supportive, drive our car to the top, and pack a delicious nutrient full picnic for us to enjoy after the race.

Pierre and I both support The National Foundation For Celiac Awareness (NFCA) and their cause. He is racing in the Whiteface Mountain Hill Climb on June 15, 2013 to raise awareness for celiac disease, gluten intolerance, the NFCA, and living a healthy happy gluten free lifestyle!

Our family will be there with us, cheering him on as he attacks the great Whiteface Mountain one week from today! If you would like to be there with us, we will be tweeting live from on top of the mountain! To catch all of the action and live pictures here are our direct links to twitter: GFREEATHLETE and GLUTENFREEAMY.

Pierre and I would like to share one of his favorite smoothies with you:

The Chocolate Power Up Smoothie
Copyright 2013 Pierre Poulin All Rights Reserved

1 frozen banana, peel removed and cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
2-3 tablespoons of pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons of organic unsalted creamy peanut butter
1 cup of fresh organic baby spinach (you get the nutrients but not the taste)
3 cups of cold milk ( we use organic 2% milk. You can substitute pure almond milk or coconut milk for a dairy free version)

With the blender off, place all ingredients into a large blender. Place the lid on the blender and turn blender on. Blend on high for approximately for 2 minutes or until all of the ingredients are thoroughly combined and the smoothie is smooth. Turn blender off and Pour into chilled glasses. Enjoy the rich chocolate goodness!

Nutrition Facts based on using 2% organic milk. Makes 4 servings.

If you would like to support The NFCA and the GREAT work they do please visit their website. Donations to them are always welcome, much appreciated, and a great way to show your support. www.celiaccentral.org

For more gluten free tips, fun ideas, and delicious recipes log on to www.glutenfreewithamy.com , like us on FaceBook, and follow us on Twitter.


Happy Cooking and Happy Training,



Pierre & Amy

Gluten Free Recipes To Kick Off Your SUMMER BBQ!!

 

Gluten Free Spinach and Goat Cheese Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

The Gluten Free Demo at ShopRite in Slingerlands was cooking with two Ha-Mazing gluten free recipes, Spinach and Goat Cheese Stuffed Turkey Tenderloins and Grilled Teriyaki Pineapple Salad.

Both of these delicious recipes are quite versatile. The Spinach and Goat Cheese Stuffed Turkey Tenderloin can also be made with pork tenderloins and turned into fabulous Panini's. For a sweet twist, the Grilled Teriyaki Pineapple can be served warm over ice cold premium vanilla ice cream. Yum!



This Saturday we will be at the ShopRite in Albany, NY featuring two NEW Amazing recipes! The pure gluten free goodness is from 12pm-4pm.

Hope you enjoyed your Memorial Day weekend! Have a Great week everyone!

Click Here To catch up on all of the fun, recipes, and pictures from last Saturday's Demo! Time to fire up the grill!

For more gluten free tips, fun ideas, and delicious recipes log on to www.glutenfreewithamy.com , like us on FaceBook, and follow us on Twitter.

Let's Get Cooking!

Recipe in hand, shopping cart in tow.....
a great meal and memories are in the making!

Warmest Regards & Happy Cooking,



Amy
www.glutenfreewithamy.com

 

Pierre and I with Dan Bazile Celebrating Mother's Day
the gluten free way on WNYT News Channel 13 NBC Albany

We've been busy celebrating Celiac Awareness Month with the NFCA, ShopRite, Walker's Home Farm and Tack, News Channel 13, CORE Vodka, plus New Planet Gluten Free Beer.  And, we have only just begun!

This Saturday, we'll be at ShopRite with three (3) new and exciting gluten free recipes to get your Summer started!

Stop in, say hello, have a taste, talk with a registered dietician, and learn a new recipe - or three!  All of this while you can even get in your weekend grocery shopping!

Gluten Free Cooking Demo

When: Saturday, May 18, 2013

Where: ShopRite Supermarket
             2333 Nott Street East
             Niskayuna, New York 12309

Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Recipes will be available for you to take and re-create at home.

Celiac Awareness Month Starts Tomorrow

Pierre training for a cycling race in June.
He is an Athlete For Awareness.

Celiac Awareness Month starts tomorrow and we are ready to spread the word!!

Ultimately, it is up to you to look out for you and your loved ones.  Education is our greatest tool for leading a truly gluten free lifestyle. 

So, go ahead and take the time to do the research.  If it means calling the company of a gluten free product, go ahead and do so.  Yes, I have stopped in the middle of the supermarket to make a call to a company while holding a "gluten free" product.  I ask a few key questions while doing my own research to make sure my loved ones are eating truly safe, gluten free food.

Here are a few questions that I like to ask:

1. Is your product certified gluten free?
2. If so, how is it certified?
3. What part per million (ppm) does your company test for?
4. Is the product manufactured in a gluten free facility?
5. Is the product made on shared equipment with other products?

Do you like to eat out on occasion but you're unsure if a restaurant's gluten free menu is truly gluten free?

Here are a few questions that I like to ask restaurants:

1. Have they completed The National Foundation For Celiac Awareness's GREAT Kitchens Course and, if so, have they have achieved "GREAT Kitchens Status?"

2. What is the brand name of the gluten free item?  For example, they're using a gluten free bread or gluten free pasta in a meal, is the particular item certified gluten free?

3. How do you prevent cross contamination in your kitchen with gluten containing ingredients versus gluten free ingredients?

4. Does the restaurant have a separate gluten free area in their kitchen such as a dedicated gluten free prep area, a gluten free toaster, gluten free fryer, etc?

5. Does the establishment have airborne gluten containing flour in their kitchen daily?  If so, is this area or room sealed off from where the gluten free menu items are prepared?  This is a huge question to ask as flour can remain airborne within a room for 24-plus hours. 

If you take the time to educate yourself, your friends, and your loved ones, you can live an amazing gluten free lifestyle. Stay optimistic!  There are many fabulous options to incorporate into your everyday life.

For more information about Celiac Awareness Month, please visit The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness website: celiaccentral.org.

Happy Research!  Happy Education!  Happy Celiac Awareness Month!

Warmest Regards & Happy Cooking,

 

Amy

www.glutenfreewithamy.com

 

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