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Miscellaneous Notes:
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Product Information:
* Pamela's is switching to safflower oil. The canola oil in all
products is being replaced with high oleic safflower oil. Watch
the ingredient panels for this change. [Note: both canola and
safflower oil are gluten-free, so for most celiacs this is not an
issue. However, some people seem to have a sensitivity to canola
oil, so if you are in this category then this will be a welcome
change.-ed.]
* Brand 365 is making a list of their gluten-free (GF) items.
Right now we have a partial list, that is accurate as of Feb.
16, 1999; more items will likely be added in the future. At this
point, the following Brand 365 items are listed as being GF:
100% fruit juices
balsamic vinegar 5 years old
canned tomatoes
Everyday energy bars
expeller pressed canola oil
frozen fruits
frozen orange juice
frozen vegetables (EXCEPT potato products)
fruit spreads
Italian extra virgin olive oil
natural spring water
NFC orange juice
soft drinks
solid white albacore tuna
tongol tuna
Brand 365 products can be found at Merchant of Vino. For more
information, call Dennis Ring at 925-299-1365. (Thank you to Pat
Michael for this information.)
* Whole Foods has a list of gluten-free (GF) products, dated Jan.
1999:
apple butter
bagged tea
beans in glass
bread dipping oil
bread spreads
dessert sauce
dry rubs
fire roasted salsa
fruit essence
honey
Italian-style pasta sauce
jam
juices
maple syrup
mayonnaise
organic applesauce
organic balsamic vinegar
organic chocolate bar
organic mustard
organic nut butter
organic olive oil
organic olives
organic pasta sauce
organic roasted red piquillo peppers
organic tomatoes in glass
pear and plum butter
sparkling cider
vinegar
Whole Foods products can also be found at Merchant of Vino. For
more information, contact Annie Smith, 919-286-0145 ext. 372,
718 Iredell St., Durham, NC 27705. (Thank you again to Pat
Michael for this information.)
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JCAHCO Address Correction: In the February newsletter we listed an
address you could write to with complaints regarding poor health care
service (such as failing to provide a GF diet during a hospital stay
or uncooperative pharmacists). Unfortunately, we didn't get the
address right. The correct address is: Division of Accreditation
Operations, Accreditation Service Specialist, Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, One Renaissance Blvd.,
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181.<1>
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The Cookie Recipe Web Page has a listing of about 40 gluten-free
cookie recipes, along with some basic information about celiacs and
their need for a gluten-free diet. The URL is
<http://www.CookieRecipe.com>. Scroll down to the bottom of the "All
Kinds O' Cookies!" section and click on "Gluten-free Cookies".<2>
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GIG's Annual Conference will be on Saturday, April 17th, 1999, at the
Highline Community Hospital, near the Sea-Tac Airport in Washington
State. There is also a pre-conference dinner Friday evening. For
non-GIG members the cost is $70 for the conference ($80 if after March
26th), and $25 for the pre-conference dinner. Speakers include Peggy
A. Wagener, president of Sully's Living Without magazine; Jay Berger,
owner of Miss Roben's, a GF mail-order vendor; and Dr. Michael
Schuffler, GIG's medical advisor. The conference includes a
continental breakfast and lunch. For more information or to make
reservations, write to Gluten Intolerance Group, 15110 10the Ave. SW,
Suite A, Seattle, WA 98166; call 206-246-6652; fax 206-246-6531; or
send e-mail to [log in to unmask]
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The 9th International Symposium On Celiac Disease will be held in the
United States, August 10-13, 2000. This is the "Super Bowl" of all
celiac conferences, last held in Finland a few years ago, and to be
held this year in Italy. It has never before been held in our
country, so plan now to set aside some time in August next year to
attend.
A large turnout is expected, and it is likely that the hotel will be
completely filled with attendees to the conference. Therefore,
special arrangements are being made now to take early hotel
reservations. The following is for HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS ONLY. The
symposium program and registration fees will be released as soon as
they are available (probably not until June or July, 1999).
Marriott Hotels International Reservations System cannot accept
reservations more than a year in advance, so special arrangements have
been made to accommodate your early reservation requests.
Dates: August 10-13, 2000
Accommodations: Marriott's Hunt Valley Inn, Hunt Valley, Maryland
Rates per night: Single or Double $115; Triple $135; Quad $155
(These rates are available 2 days prior and 2
days after the dates of the conference, based
upon availability.)
We recommend that reservations be made by mail prior to September 1,
1999 to ensure availability. All reservations must be made by July
20, 2000 and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. To
make your reservations by mail prior to September 1, 1999, simply
complete the form below and mail it to: Bob & Ruth's Gluten-free
Dining & Travel Club, 22 Breton Hill Rd., Suite 1B, Baltimore, MD
21208.
Written requests will be confirmed by letter upon receipt; and, then
reconfirmed with a confirmation number after September 1, 1999.
Reservations after that date must be made by calling 1-800-228-9290.
(Prior to Sept. 1, 1999, telephone reservations will NOT be accepted
by either Bob & Ruth's OR Marriott's Hunt Valley Inn).
Name: _____________________________ Tele #: ______- ______- _________
Address: _____________________________________________________________
City: ________________ ST: ____ Zip __________ Country: ___________
# in Party: ____ Arrival Date: __________ Departure Date: __________
Room Type Requests: (Circle your choices)
Smoking/Non-Smoking One King Bed/Two Double Beds
Credit Card #: ________________________ Expiration Date ____________
(A credit card is required to confirm reservation only)
Type (Visa, MC, Amex, etc.): _________________________
Signature: ___________________________________ Date: _______________
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Bob & Ruth's Gluten-free Dining & Travel Club has set up two trips you
may find of interest. The first trip is coming up quickly, so act now
if you are interested. (Club members have priority and receive a
discounted rate):
* Gluten-Free Family Getaway To Jamaica: Join us on August 2-8,
1999, at the SuperClubs Boscobel Beach All-Inclusive Family
Resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. One child per each paying adult in
the same room is FREE. Comprehensive SuperKids programs are
available at 4 age levels. There is an adult-only complex as
well. Gluten-free food is the best part of all. From the time
your plane lands in Jamaica (airfare not included) until you
takeoff for home, ALL of your family's food, drink, and
activities are paid for. All deposits for reservations must be
in by April 8, 1999.
* Gluten-Free Getaway To The Bahamas: Join us November 15-21,
1999, at the SuperClubs Adult Only All-Inclusive Breezes Bahamas
Resort Hotel at Cable Beach, Nassau. We will be wined, dined
(gluten-free and regular) and entertained in casual elegance.
Every meal will include a gluten-free selection of food
specialties and baked goods. From the time your plane lands in
Nassau, Jamaica (airfare not included) until you takeoff for
home, your food, drink, and activities are paid for (with few
exceptions). Tipping is not even allowed. Last year's trip was
enjoyed by 46 of us and we had to turn away another 16, so please
make your reservations early as we have only been allotted 25
rooms this year.
If you are interested in costs and additional information for either
of these trips, send e-mail to [log in to unmask] or call
410-486-0292.
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Brown Rice--Better than White Rice: Milling is the primary difference
between brown and white rice. Milling removes the outer hull, bran,
germ, and endosperm from the rice grain. While milling increases the
cooking convenience of rice, making it a 20 minute process instead of
40, the trade-off is a dramatic drop in nutrients. The outer layers
that are milled off contain nutritionally important oils, fiber,
vitamins, and minerals. Fiber is not only more filling, but has a
probable role in preventing certain gastrointestinal diseases and
heart disease. Brown rice contributes to health in a way that white
rice can't, and is therefore well worth the wait.<3>
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Are You Out of Baking Powder? Or are you not sure if the commercial
baking powders are GF? You can mix your own using 1 part baking soda,
2 parts cream of tartar, and 2 parts arrowroot powder. Mix well.
Store in a sealed container, at room temperature.<4>
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