I'm sure all of my readers in Montana have heard about Sherry Arnold, her story hit home with me in a couple of ways. I started running two years ago and being alone when running does put me at risk, my awareness of that is even stronger now. I'm also from eastern Montana and it's an area where you just feel safe and trust others. It's the way of life there and incidents like this rob us of our safety. It's not right and it's not fair.
I have been praying for Sherry and her family since I first heard she was missing and when I saw the blog post for a Virtual Run for Sherry on Februrary 11th I knew a run would be in order come snow (rain this year I guess) or shine. Please read the post, like it on Facebook, share with your friends, and most importantly get out on Saturday the 11th to walk or run for Sherry.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Wheat Free Day at the Co-op in Bozeman
Mark your calendar for January 21st from 1-5 to stop by the Co-op on West Main and sample gluten free products, pick up recipe cards, and talk with Janelle (the Gluten Free Life Coach). This should be a great time to try some new products and inquire about a store tour. If you're new to being gluten free or know someone that is that would be a nice way to ease them into shopping.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Gluten Free Cake from Sola Cafe
Thrown into the busy Christmas season was my In-law's 50th Wedding Anniversary. 50 years is an amazing milestone and we had a great family gathering at Fairmont to celebrate. I was in charge of bringing the cake and I knew I wouldn't have time to bake something and fuss over it so I ordered a gluten free red velvet cake from Sola Cafe. Not only was it beautiful but it was delicious. I expected it to be really rich but it wasn't, it was a perfect cake. If you need a cake for any occasion give them a call, they were very helpful.
Sola also has an assortment of Christmas cookies for sale, I caved and bought a pack and man were they delicious. We ate them before I could get a picture. The scale wasn't too kind to me afterwards but I enjoyed every bite.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Gluten Free Bake Sale - Bozeman
I hope you all are surviving the Holiday Season, I know I'm in shock Christmas is in two weeks!
The Montana Celiac Society is having their Annual Gluten Free Bake Sale tomorrow, Saturday the 10th from 11am-2pm at Oak Street Natural Market. Stop in to purchase some gluten free treats or to donate some of your own gluten free treats to help them raise some money.
The Montana Celiac Society is having their Annual Gluten Free Bake Sale tomorrow, Saturday the 10th from 11am-2pm at Oak Street Natural Market. Stop in to purchase some gluten free treats or to donate some of your own gluten free treats to help them raise some money.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Udi's Gluten Free Store Sampling
Darrin (thanks!) shared some information with me regarding Udi's store sampling events that will be going on this Saturday, November 12th. Udi's will be sampling their gluten free foods from 11am-5pm at the locations below, stop in to try some tasty treats.
Albertsons in Belgrade, Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, Helena, Kalispell, Lewistown, Livingston, and Missoula.
Albertsons in Belgrade, Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, Helena, Kalispell, Lewistown, Livingston, and Missoula.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Is your Thanksgiving turkey gluten free?
I attended the GF talk last week at Vera Fare and one of the comments that was brought up was whether store bought turkey breasts are gluten free or not. Some companies would inject a basting solution in turkey to get them extra juicy, the downfall was that this solution sometimes contained gluten. From the searches I've done on turkey breasts and reading ingredient lists in stores I think most companies have moved away from this procedure probably due to being better informed about gluten intolerance and Celiac disease.
I personally like to purchase a local Hutterite turkey every year since I know it's free of anything bad, MSG and gluten included. If you want to take this route you can find Hutterite turkey's locally at Heeb's East Main Grocery, Rosauers, Town & Country Foods, Van's County Market, The Meat Shoppe, Lee & Dad's IGA, and Pioneer Meats in Big Timber. There may be more but this is what I could find online.
Below is the information I found from each company regarding their turkey breasts gluten free status. Always be sure to read the ingredient list to verify the turkey breast you are purchasing is safe, we know we have enough to worry about to ensure we have a gluten free Thanksgiving.
Butterball - They will label on the ingredient list if their products contain any of the top 8 allergens. The only turkey breast they have that DOES contain gluten is the frozen stuffed turkey. Their gravy has been reformulated to eliminate gluten, but certain gravy packets may still contain gluten and it will be listed on the ingredient statement.
Foster Farms - Their fresh natural turkey is gluten free.
Honeysuckle White - All of their products are free of MSG. Their turkey breast products that DO contain gluten are Asian Grill Marinated Turkey Strips and Teriyaki Flavor Turkey Breast Tenderloin.
Jennie-O - Only two of their products were listed gluten free on their webpage, the All Natural Fresh Whole Turkey and the Premium Basted Whole Turkey-Fresh.
Norbest - All of their turkey products are completely free of gluten from wheat, barley, rye, oats, or their derivatives.
Perdue - They have a lot of GF items on their list but these were the top that ARE safe. Hickory smoked turkey breast, Oven roasted turkey breast, Honey smoked turkey breast, Mesquite smoked turkey breast, and Whole turkeys seasoned with broth.
Shadybrook Farms - All of their products are free of MSG. Majority of their products do not contain gluten but their Teriyaki Flavor Turkey Breast Ternderloins DO contain gluten.
Once you have a GF turkey be sure, if someone else is baking your turkey, that gluten containing flour is not used in the turkey bag if a bag is used and that it is not stuffed with a gluten filled stuffing.
I personally like to purchase a local Hutterite turkey every year since I know it's free of anything bad, MSG and gluten included. If you want to take this route you can find Hutterite turkey's locally at Heeb's East Main Grocery, Rosauers, Town & Country Foods, Van's County Market, The Meat Shoppe, Lee & Dad's IGA, and Pioneer Meats in Big Timber. There may be more but this is what I could find online.
Below is the information I found from each company regarding their turkey breasts gluten free status. Always be sure to read the ingredient list to verify the turkey breast you are purchasing is safe, we know we have enough to worry about to ensure we have a gluten free Thanksgiving.
Butterball - They will label on the ingredient list if their products contain any of the top 8 allergens. The only turkey breast they have that DOES contain gluten is the frozen stuffed turkey. Their gravy has been reformulated to eliminate gluten, but certain gravy packets may still contain gluten and it will be listed on the ingredient statement.
Foster Farms - Their fresh natural turkey is gluten free.
Honeysuckle White - All of their products are free of MSG. Their turkey breast products that DO contain gluten are Asian Grill Marinated Turkey Strips and Teriyaki Flavor Turkey Breast Tenderloin.
Jennie-O - Only two of their products were listed gluten free on their webpage, the All Natural Fresh Whole Turkey and the Premium Basted Whole Turkey-Fresh.
Norbest - All of their turkey products are completely free of gluten from wheat, barley, rye, oats, or their derivatives.
Perdue - They have a lot of GF items on their list but these were the top that ARE safe. Hickory smoked turkey breast, Oven roasted turkey breast, Honey smoked turkey breast, Mesquite smoked turkey breast, and Whole turkeys seasoned with broth.
Shadybrook Farms - All of their products are free of MSG. Majority of their products do not contain gluten but their Teriyaki Flavor Turkey Breast Ternderloins DO contain gluten.
Once you have a GF turkey be sure, if someone else is baking your turkey, that gluten containing flour is not used in the turkey bag if a bag is used and that it is not stuffed with a gluten filled stuffing.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Dine & Learn at Vera Fare - Gluten Free Awareness Night
Vera Fare is hosting a Dine & Learn on Thursday November 3rd from 7:00-8:00pm. This is the information from the flyer.
Gluten-free life coach Janelle Holden will be sharing her approach to dealing with allergies and how she helps others to find a healthy lifestyle.
There will be time after the talk for open and private discussions
Vera Fare will provide completely gluten-free food and drinks for purchase, entrance is free.
If you are interested stop in at 2251 W Kagy Blvd.
You can find more information on Janelle at The Gluten Free Life Coach.
Gluten-free life coach Janelle Holden will be sharing her approach to dealing with allergies and how she helps others to find a healthy lifestyle.
There will be time after the talk for open and private discussions
Vera Fare will provide completely gluten-free food and drinks for purchase, entrance is free.
If you are interested stop in at 2251 W Kagy Blvd.
You can find more information on Janelle at The Gluten Free Life Coach.
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