It’s always great when people proactively celebrate and educate others about the gluten free life, and that’s exactly what Penn State’s Celiac Support Group is doing with its 2011 Food Faire.  It’s sure to be a good time with lots of food – if you’re going to be around central Pennsylvania, check it out and tell us about all the fun!  Below is some information on the Food Faire from Heidi Watson, president of the Celiac Support Group.

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Information for Attendees:

This year, for the first time ever, local Celiacs and residents of central PA will be able to attend the Centre Area Gluten Free Food Faire to learn about products and services for individuals with celiac disease/gluten intolerance and we anticipate a great turnout! The State College Celiac Support Group is sponsoring a food expo, so it will also be a terrific chance to try new Read More »

Finally it seems that athletes have become savvy to the benefits of a gluten free diet.  As the general population has started to become more aware of the prevalence of gluten sensitivities and Celiac Disease, there has been a noted increase in the number of athletes turning to the gluten free lifestyle in an attempt to maximize their training and find greater success in their respective sports.

Among the most notable athletes making the gluten free switch are Raul Ibanez of the Philadelphia Phillies, Cedric Benson of the Cincinnati Bengals, and tennis player Novak Djokovic, the 2011 winner of Wimbledon who went on an unprecedented 43-match win streak.  Most significant about their decision to go gluten free is the marked improvement in all three athletes after the switch. Read More »

Pamela’s Products, an award-winning leader in the gluten-free foods arena, is now accepting entries for its 6^th Annual Gluten-Free Recipe Contest! 

This year’s contest theme, “Convenience,” focuses on highlighting recipes that are short on time, but big on taste, using any Pamela’s Products brand products to make life easier.

“Convenience.” Easy & delicious recipes that offer convenient ‘shortcuts’ or useful time-saving applications in preparation, storage or lifestyle without compromising flavor, have become a staple of home chefs.  Whether preparing a complicated recipe that can be easily reheated with full flavor and freshness, creating an unbaked/uncooked meal that can be stored and frozen or whipping up a quick and simple grab-n-go snack, there are many ways to make recipes delicious, healthful, gluten-free and convenient.

offers home cooks the opportunity to Read More »