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.

Earth Day The Gluten Free Way

Purple Sweet Potatoes

Come to The Fresh Food Market on Saturday April 20, 2013 and join me in celebrating Earth Day!!

I believe in using high quality ingredients and the more "green" the better!

On Saturday I will be at The Fresh Food Market in Latham, NY, cooking up a delicious, fresh, gluten free storm! Stop in, watch the cooking demo, grab a recipe, ask a question and enjoy celebrating Earth Day the gluten free way!

Do you have a new ingredient you would like to turn into a fabulous recipe? Looking for a new product to add a fun twist to your menu? Then this is the event for you! Here are the details:

 

Earth Day Sampling Event

 

Date: Saturday April 20, 2013

 

Time:1:00pm - 6:00pm

 

Where: Latham, NY Store 664 New Loudon Road

 

Celebrate Earth Day Everyday! For more information on how you can celebrate Earth Day everyday and to be part of the movement check out EarthDay.Org

 

 

 

Warmest Regards & Happy Cooking,

 

 

 

Amy

www.glutenfreewithamy.com

 

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More information: "Earth Day Sampling Event: Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. The Fresh Market invites customers to enjoy tasty samples and great specials at our Earth Day sampling event! Stop by and enjoy local, regional and organic favorites like: • The Fresh Market Organic coffees • Rhythm Organic Kale Chips • Coco Libre Organic Coconut Water and much more! We’ll also be offering special two-day deals on many of our organic favorites including: • The Fresh Market Organic Nuts and Seeds, The Fresh Market Fair Trade Organic Coffees, Justin’s Organic Peanut Butter, Organic Theo, The Fresh Market All Natural Soaps, Coco Libre Organic Coconut Water BOGO and Rhythm Organic Kale Chips * Sampling and product availability may vary by store" ~http://www.thefreshmarket.com/community/events/#.UXA1YCrD92s 

Affordably Gluten Free

"Affordably gluten free?" I know this is sounds like an oxymoron. However, Yes, you can make meals that are healthy, delicious, gluten free and that will fit into your budget!

This morning I was at my local Stewarts Shop, when hunger hit. Immediately options started flashing through my mind. I wanted something delicious, substantial and I only had a $5.00 bill on me.

I grabbed a dozen brown eggs, walked past the frozen food section and Ah Ha! Jones sausage patties! Perfect, delicious, certified gluten free and only $2.49. I cashed out and headed home.

I placed a small pot of water on high heat, added a touch of sea salt, and covered the pot.

A great product to keep on hand are frozen asparagus spears. I took out 4 frozen asparagus spears and placed in a dry stainless steel pan on medium heat. Add just a touch of water and one frozen Jones sausage patty.

Once the little pot of water was boiling, I quickly added a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and a raw egg. Almost immediately, I gently used a spoon to release the egg from the bottom of the pot. I cook a large egg for about 2 minutes.

If you indulge in this simple delicious meal, place the piping hot sausage patty and asparagus on your plate. Using a slotted spoon to remove the egg from the boiling water, and place on top of the sausage. Sprinkle dill on top and viola! Breakfast is served!

The total cost per person for this dish is just under $1.00! How does it all add up?

1 egg:                                        $0.19
1 Jones Sausage:                       $0.42
4 frozen asparagus spears:        $0.08
   sprinkle of dill                        $0.05

Total food cost per person:     $0.71         



Warmest Regards & Happy Cooking,



Amy

www.glutenfreewithamy.com

A Month In Review

The bright beautiful sunny days of summer are here already. Time to open the pool, make sun tea, and fire up the grill.

Life has been a bit busy for me as I am sure it has been for you. During the last month my Mother had her knee replaced. It was a tough surgery and I have been spending much of my time helping her to recover.

Dan, Tim and I also cooked up a storm on News Channel 13 WNYT (NBC Albany). Here is the link to the cooking segment and easy gluten free recipes for entertaining: http://wnyt.com/article/stories/S2111750.shtml?cat=10127

Pierre also had a family event this past month. It was absolutely lovely to meet his Aunt Lise and cousin Andre from California.

My best friend in the whole wide world is coming back from her tour in Djibouti Africa. While Liz has been away serving our country for the past year, Sara her beloved golden retriever has been our guest.

Have you ever heard the saying, "you have to make hay while the sun shines?" Well it is true and we are doing that too. I have been in the gorgeous hay field bailing hay with my Dad and Pierre. My favorite part of "haying" is packing a little something to eat, like: Sweet Bell Pepper Gazpacho, Iced Sun Tea, and perhaps a Roasted Veggie & Goat Cheese Tart.

I am off to the hayfield.....You have to make hay while the sun shines! (and a picnic "to go" too.) I will be in  touch again soon, take care and remember to keep turning your culinary challenges into delicious opportunities!

Amy's Recipe of the Day: Farm Fresh Gazpacho Soup
Amy Rota Poulin All Rights Reserved 2011
2 pounds of vine ripened tomatoes, stems removed
2 cloves of fresh garlic
1 shallot
1 red bell pepper, seeded and stem removed
1 large cucumber, peeled
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon white balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon of real maple syrup or honey
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 small zucchini, diced
5-8 basil leaves, finely chopped

Cut tomatoes (stems removed), garlic cloves (peeled), shallot (peeled), red bell pepper (seeded & stem removed), and cucumber (peeled) into large chunks. This makes them easier to blend. Place all ingredients except for the diced zucchini and basil into a blender and blend until smooth.

Add diced zucchini and chopped basil leaves. Stir to combine. Serve this healthy and refreshing soup straight from the blender or chilled.

This recipe and many more can be found in my cookbook, Cooking Gluten Free With Amy available at the Northshire Bookstore and online!