Welcome to Gluten Free in SD (San Diego)
The goal of Gluten Free in SD is to provide useful and accurate information about living gluten free in San Diego. Also included are lists of resources that provide additional information about celiac disease and gluten-free diets, as well as related “News” updates.
Comments, suggestions, and recommendations are encouraged to keep this website up-to-date and as useful as possible. Please refer to the “Contact Us” section of the website – all input will be greatly appreciated.
The following are some of the items that have occurred or have been reported within the last month (dates indicate when the information was added). The most recent or most urgent are in red type.
- Next CSA Dining Out gathering: Tuesday, May 20th @ 6 pm at PF Chang's China Bistro in La Jolla. Join us for a four-star dining experience featuring PF Chang's gluten-free menu!
All welcome. Please RSVP to kimberlyduvall@yahoo.com no later than 5/9 to reserve your seating. More info.
- Temecula Celiac Disease Foundation Support Group Meeting: May 15, 2008 from 6:30-8:00pm
Grace Presbyterian Church. All welcome. More info.
- Whole Foods La Jolla Event: May 18 from 6 - 8 pm. 6:00–8:00 p.m. $5.00
"Join us for our first ever Gluten Free Awareness Meeting! Our gluten free specialist will answer all your questions about eating and living a gluten free lifestyle. Sign up at the Customer Service Booth, or call the store to reserve your space. Come gather and share experiences and ideas while enjoying gluten free pizza and beer."
More info
- Encinitas 1K/5K Walk/Run: May 17th - Join other celiacs to raise awareness and participate in this fun walk/run. This is one all of us can participate in. More info.
- Have you recently been diagnosed with celiac disease? Are you feeling overwhelmed about learning the ropes of the gluten free diet? The CSA San Diego Support Group has a mentoring program that is ready to help you. Click here to learn more.
- American Airlines GF food information: Click here. Betty Barfield to Celiac List Serv, 5/8
- Newsweek mentions markers for celiac disease: "The Newsweek April 21 issue, on page 44, has an article entitled 'May We Scan Your Genome?' regarding the 'new breed of genetic marketers.' Towards the end of the one-page article there is mention of markers for celiac disease." Hildegard S., 4/22
- Seattle Woman Magazine article on celiac disease: "No Gluten, Please" Mariam, Oregon, to Celiac Listserv 5/8
- Check out the various gluten-free family and children's camps offered around the U.S. this summer.
- New Celiac Disease Resource from the American College of Gastroenterology. This new service is recommended by the Celiac Disease Foundation as a great way to keep track of the latest gluten intolerance and digestive health news. It is a free weekly email newsletter that highlights the top digestive health stories. Digestive Health Smartbrief 4/20
- Help Educate Congress about Celiac Disease - It just takes a few minutes!
The American Celiac Disease Alliance encourages you to contact your congressman about a new proposed bill. The bill has many facets important to celiacs: (1) supporting the goals and ideals of National Celiac Awareness Month; (2) supporting health care providers and CD
organizations to encourage screening and
early detection of celiac disease; and (3) increasing Federal funding for celiac disease research, including services of a Registered Dietitian
for people with CD.
More info and the website that allows you to quickly contact your congressman via email. 4/30
- GIG sponsors Healthy GF Recipe Contest: Anyone may enter, it is free, and there are prizes. Deadline is May 30. More info. 5/1
- "Do check the recipes at aidells.com: http://www.aidells.com/recipes Many recipes are GF and a lot are easily modified." Betsy in DC, 4/22 RJ's note: These sausages are sold in many grocery stores in San Diego, including Costco. Make sure they are marked GF on the packaging, as some of the varieties are not GF (due to soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce, which may contain gluten in the HVP.)
- Self Magazine recipes: "I love this website for recipes. They are not specifically GF, but since they are all lo-cal and healthy, they often don't have breading, etc. Go to http://www.self.com/health/, then click on 'Diet and Healthy Living' . I receive a new recipe by email weekly." Karen J. in PB, 4/22
- Recent Boston Globe Article and Recipes: http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/food/
Alice to Listserv, 4/20
- Quinoa: Information and recipe sites for quinoa. 4/29
- Crock Pot recipe website: "This is a great crock pot website and many of the recipes are gf or easily made gf...http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/ A crock pot is a great option for gf cooking. I make a crock pot meal, divide into portions in plastic containers, freeze and defrost as needed. It's great for easy nutritious meals." Michael Thorn, RN To Celiac Listserv, 4/1
"
I stumbled upon this blog by this girl who has vowed to use her
crockpot every day for an entire year. Anyway, I just happened to notice from her pictures that show the
ingredients that she uses GF mixes. I am a fan of the crockpot and
it's exciting that someone has such a valuable resource - with no
conversions required!" Cathy to SillyYak site 4/30
- GF pizza in Poway: "We have gluten free pizza at the Brickoven in Poway.
The website is www.858brickoven.com. Our address is 12222 Poway Road suite #19, Poway CA, 92064,
858-679-7424" Ali Torabi, owner, 5/1 Read a review
- New Restaurant Recommendation: The Better Half, in Hillcrest. Nancy Mulligan, 5/3
- Pizza Fusion is still coming: "Coming July 2008, there will be a new pizza chain in Hillcrest called Pizza Fusion. Gluten free pizza is one of their standard offerings.
location: http://pizzafusion.com/locations/states/california.aspx
menu: http://pizzafusion.com/menu/ , Becky to SD ROCK group, 5/5
- Original Pancake House: "By the way, the Poway Original Pancake House is now serving GF pancakes. Unfortunately, they are not the best. My daughter tried them a couple of weeks ago and was disappointed." Jeff Carpenter to SD ROCK group, 5/5.
- More restaurant reviews from Harriet B. Click here. 4/22
- GF muffins at UCSD cafe: "I just wanted to share that my husband bought me an individually wrapped gluten free muffin from the Grove Cafe at UCSD. They were surprisingly delicious, considering they do not contain butter. According to the label, they are made in a separate facility and are high in fiber as well as protein. I'm just glad to see new options out there." Laura, 4/22
- Interesting article on General Mills making Rice Chex GF: "General Mills last week said it will from now on manufacture Rice Chex cereal with molasses instead of barley malt syrup, and so will be suitable for consumers suffering from an intolerance to gluten." http://bakeryandsnacks.com/news/ng.asp?id=84793
John Philp 5/1
- Toovaloo Pizza Crusts: "I recently purchased Toovaloo Gluten Free pizza crusts. I am very
picky about my crusts. I have tried them all and haven't liked any
except these! They are fantastic! And healthy too! My son loves them
as well. Here is the website. They have an amaranth hempseed one on
the website but also sell a buckwheat one that is fantastic. It's not
on the website though. toovalooglutenfree.com
" Jennifer to SillyYak site, 4/28
RJ's note: The new buckwheat crust is now on their website - look under "New Products". 5/14
- Minute Rice is starting to label some of their products "Gluten Free". This includes some products in the freezer section. 5/9
The "Search Window" on the left is to help you find specific information on the website more easily. For instance, if you want to find what is available in Chula Vista, type "Chula Vista" in the window. You will see a list of the restaurants on this website that have Chula Vista as a location, and also that there is a grocery store in Chula Vista that has gluten-free foods. DO NOT type in any punctuation, such as the apostrophe in "Denny's". Merely type "Denny" in the search window, and all of the pages that mention Denny's restaurants will be shown.
This website has been created by Roxie Johnson and "tech wizard" Ken Loomis using the software program Dreamweaver. It is not sponsored by or affiliated with any specific group, organization, or company.
The original idea for this website was brought about by the desire to help answer family's and friends' questions about celiac disease. Both myself (Roxie) and my then-16-year-old daughter (Karen Lynn Johnson) were diagnosed with celiac disease in 1998. I've included the three recommendation sections (in the "About Celiac Disease section") based on my own experiences. These are recommendations I would give to a friend either newly diagnosed with celiac disease, diagnosed years ago with celiac disease, or who has suspicions about having the disease. I am not a medical expert, so I am sharing only what I personally think would be helpful. Please consult a physician before acting upon any information provided in this website.Back to TopThe information, including opinions and recommendations, contained in this website is for educational purposes only. Such information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. No one should act upon any information provided in this website without first seeking medical advice from a qualified medical physician.
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The information, including opinions and recommendations, contained in this website is for educational purposes only. Such information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. No one should act upon any information provided in this website without first seeking medical advice from a qualified medical physician.
