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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 resources that provide additional information about celiac disease and gluten-free diets. Comments, suggestions, and recommendations are encouraged to keep this website up-to-date and as useful as possible. Please use the Contact Us section of the website – all input will be greatly appreciated.
The following are some of the events that will occur or news items that have been reported within the last month (dates indicate when the information was added). The most recent or most urgent are in red type.
- Dining Out Event: September 11, 5 pm at La Farfalla Cafe in Escondido. Owner and accomplished chef Terry Meihaus will prepare some of her delectable gluten free specialties. Entrees will include a side salad and Terry's delicious gluten-free, dairy-free bread. Several GF desserts will be offered as well. Cost: $7.95 - $10.95 per entree. All welcome, but must RSVP. More info.
- Warren Celiac Center Class: September 14, 6 - 7:30 at UCSD, La Jolla campus. The focus of this class will be on nutrients and nutrient requirements for those with celiac disease. Learn about which foods, vitamins and minerals are important. Shawna McNally, the Warren Center nutritionist/dietician will lead the discussion. In addition, Chef Eugenio Martignago from Bistro West in Carlsbad, will discuss how to dine out safely. $20, registration required. More info.
- San Diego CSA support group meeting: September 25, 2 pm, Rady Children's Hospital meeting room. Registered dietician Lee Ann Walsh will be our guest speaker. Her company, Nutrition for Optimal Health, is located in Carlsbad, CA. Come also for the usual fellowship, sharing of GF related information, and delicious GF snacks. All welcome. More info.
- Today Show segment on gluten-free diet: Meredith Veira recently did a segment on the Today Show about the gluten-free diet. www.msnbc.msn.com 8/11
- Article in Wall Street Journal: This well-written article covers the gluten-free diet for weight-loss, genetics, the increase in celiac disease, and more. 8/23
- Celiac Disease Diagnosis Up 4-Fold: "Studies from the United States, Europe, and elsewhere
indicate that the prevalence of celiac disease (CD) has increased
significantly in the last 3 decades — possibly by as much as a factor of 4." www.medscape.com RMJ's note: You must be registered on Medscape to access the article, but it is free. 8/9
- UCLA Celiac Clinic: Gastroenterologist, Eric Esrailian, MD and Shannon Lewis, MD will see patients on Tuesday mornings. The UCLA Celiac Clinic will serve anyone who requires testing, is seeking a diagnosis or who is already diagnosed and needs follow-up or a referral to another specialist. Call 310-208-5400 to make an appointment. RMJ's note: This is very similar to the Warren Celiac Center in San Diego. 8/4
(also see "Resources - Cooking" and "SD Resources - Food")
- Rachel Ray & Gluten Free: Rachel Ray magazine has a group of online GF recipes. 8/9
- GF Vanilla Poundcake: If you are looking for a good pound cake recipe, go to the Land O'Lakes gluten free baking site and check their recipes for gluten-free vanilla pound cake. It's fabulous!
Denise in TN to SillyYak site 8/25
- Copycat Lipton's Onion Soup Mix: Mix together - 3/4 cup instant minced onion,
1/3 cup GF beef bouillon powder,
4 tsp onion powder,
1/4 tsp crushed celery seed,
1/4 tsp sugar. 5 tablespoons of this mix equals one
1 1/4 oz package of Lipton's Onion soup mix. Bonnie to SillyYaks site, 8/25
(also see "SD Restaurants" and "SD Resources - Food")
- Sammy's Woodfired Pizza: An email sent by Tim M. discusses cross-contamination issues, and then a summary of the quick corporate response. Read comments. 8/25
- El Zarape: Adams Ave. "I have eaten a number of times at El Zarape restaurant located at 32nd and Adams Ave. The waiter was very accomodating, and seemed knowledgable about gluten intolerance. He assured me that there was not wheat flour in their corn tortillas, or flour in their sauces. I have never had a reaction from eating there." Tim M. 8/24
- Tony Roma's: "I went to Tony Roma's in Pacific Beach. When I informed the server that I was gluten intolerant, he seemed clueless on the topic. I had a slight reaction - some tightness in the chest - after eating there. I contacted the management. They assured me that they would put a training class in place on the subject, and invited me to return to the restaurant. I did try them again, and I found that everything was handled very well, and that the server was very well informed and competent." Tim M., 8/24
- California Pizza Kitchen: "I recently went to California Pizza Kitchen, and asked the waiter if the soups were made from commercial soup base (which usually has hydrolyzed wheat protein in it). He wasn't sure, but returned promptly with an ingredients list. All but one of their soups (a barley soup) were made without gluten." Tim M., 8/24 RMJ's note: See CPK's official statement about what is GF.
- Catered meal by La Farfalla: La Farfalla catered a small engagement dinner at our home recently. Terry Meihaus was wonderful, the price was reasonable, and the food was fabulous! Terry had to do gluten-free for some and dairy free for one. She couldn't have been more careful about cross-contamination issues, so there were no worries. Everyone loved all the food. I highly recommend La Farfalla! Roxie J., 8/19
- Leucadia Pizzeria: This locally-owned restaurant chain serves both gluten-free pasta and pizza. They also serve GF beer and 3 Vodka (certified GF). They have 3 locations - Rancho Santa Fe, Leucadia, and La Jolla. Read more. 8/23
- Stone Brewery: "Stone Brewery in Escondido has a gluten free menu and it is AMAZING! I eat there with my husband all the time . . . " Rory, 8/4 www.stoneworldbistro.com
RMJ's note: Their GF menus are kept at the Host Stand. They are not available online.
(also see "Product Updates" and "SD Food Stores")
- GF Bisquick in SD: "Today we went to Ralphs Market right acoss the street from where we live in Carlsbad, Calif. There was GF Bisquick in 1 pound packages and we bought 2."
Don B. 8/20
- LIpton's Onion Soup Mix not GF?: "I've been using Lipton Onion Soup Mix on occasion since my diagnosis. From reading the label, I didn't think it contained gluten. Today I was going to buy a new box, and what a surprise when I read one of the ingredients listed was autolyzed yeast extract (BARLEY). WHAT?? I have never seen autolyzed yeast extract on any list of ingredients to avoid. Now they put barley in yeast extract?" Denise J. to SillyYaks site, 8/2
This website was created by Roxie Johnson and "tech wizard" Ken Loomis using the software program Dreamweaver. Ken Loomis has since passed away, and is greatly missed. This website is not sponsored by or affiliated with any specific group, organization, or company.
Both myself (Roxie) and my then-16-year-old daughter (Karen Lynn Johnson) were diagnosed with celiac disease in 1998. This website contains information I have gathered over the years, and also links to what I consider to be many reputable resources for further information. I am not in the medical field, so please consult a physician before acting upon any information provided in this website.
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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. |
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