Gluten-Free Food Fair May 18th, 11a-3p, 60 vendors, 9 speakers

9th Annual Gluten-Free Food Fair May 18th 11a-3p

9^th Annual Gluten-Free Food Fair

May 18 2013

11am – 3pm

Mittleman Jewish Community Center

6651 SW Capitol Hwy Portland OR

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$10 per person/ $15 per family –children under 12 free!

Cash only at the door

ID required for entrance into MJCC.

Free parking

Over 60 gluten-free businesses with samples and to-go items for purchase  - all 100% gluten-free.

Nine talks from local experts on gluten-free topics.

10am Pre-fair beginners gluten-free 101 talk

Two talks at 12pm, 1pm and 2pm.

Raffle with yummy gluten-free foods and gluten-free products.

1% of the population has celiac disease and at least 10% has non-celiac gluten-sensitivity.

In January, NDP reported that one-third of all American adults are attempting to reduce or eliminate gluten from their diets.

A fundraiser for Gluten Intolerance Groups of Portland, McMinnville, Mid-Willamette Valley and Lincoln City,

501(c)3 non-profits that support and educate the gluten-free community.

More information:

Facebook.com/GIGofPortland          graindamaged.blogspot.com

Lisa Shaver    503-577-9339      lisashaver@yahoo.com

Susan Chambers          susan.chambers@linfield.edu

Gluten Free Cooking Class with the Dr and the Chef

Gluten–Free Eats with the Doctor & the Chef

One Evening per Month
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Instructors:  Lisa Shaver, ND, LAc and Chef Kimi Reid

Dr. Lisa Shaver and Chef Kimi Reid will take you on a naturally gluten–free cooking journey at Charlee’s Kitchen.

Travel through Thailand, Italy, Germany and the Middle East, as they inspire you to have fun in the kitchen, and show you that gluten-free is not as restrictive as you may think. Absorb their culinary expertise and medical knowledge in our gorgeous new teaching kitchen, as you jump in and experience the scrumptious recipes first–hand.

Although gluten-free is often perceived as a trend, it is a personal and professional mission for both Dr. Lisa Shaver and Chef Kimi Reid, and they are leading experts in the field.

Upcoming Classes

April 3, 2013: Festa Italiana
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Zucchini noodles with marinara prepared two ways – veggie and chicken sausage
Sauteed greens with caramelized onions, garlic and lemon

Abundanza! Not your boring rice noodles here! Make noodles out of zucchini and top it off with homemade tomato sauce that will knock your socks off. Pair that with some mouth–watering sweet and savory greens that are nothing like the olive green over–cooked spinach your Aunt Edna made you eat.

May 1, 2013: Getting Springy With It
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Green Pea and Coconut Bisque
Savory Almond Soda Bread
Spring greens salad with grapefruit vinaigrette

Spring has sprung and this menu is full of fresh flavor to burst on your palate. Green peas will be in the farmers markets and we'll take advantage of that. Learn an ever–so–easy soda bread that you can vary to accommodate any meal (or make it into a quick dessert). Learn to make your own salad dressings you can use everyday – no more reading labels on every jar. Yay!

June 5, 2013: Thai on the Fly
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Pad Thai prepared two ways – veggie and shrimp
Green Papaya Salad
Coconut Sticky Rice with Mango

Let's fly to Thailand for our June menu. Everyone's favorite Thai take–out comes to your kitchen. A new twist on salad by shredding green papayas will tickle your taste buds (this was one of Dr Shaver's favorites when she lived in Africa). We've all made lumpy rice by accident – now learn to make sticky rice on purpose. Smooth and delicate – a classic ending to a flavorful meal.

July-TBA: Hot Love in the Summertime
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Quinoa and Salmon Burgers
Pickled zucchini
Kale chips

It's summer and gluten–free BBQ's are waiting for you! How about a spin on the ol' burger and liven it up with salmon and quinoa? Learn about fermented foods, and chips that have a satisfying crackle and crunch that are not made of potato.

August - TBA: Mediterranean Mezze Platter
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Baba Ganoush
Grape leaves prepared two ways - vegan and Lamb
Fattoush salad

It's August and the heat is here. Delectable choices on any middle eastern dining table include the mezza – pick what you feel like. A staple is roasted eggplant dip (always served with hummus), a salad that goes a step beyond tabouli, and wrapped grape leaves (aka, dolmathes) - impressive on any table! And oh–so–delicious.

September - TBA: Munchable Lunchables
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Simple sandwich alternatives
Homemade nut butters and jam
Chocolate–avocado pudding with flax

Is it September already?  Back to school for kids, teachers and as adults, we can take lunches to go as well!  Look beyond two slices of bread, as we explore the versatility of some simple sandwich alternatives (rice paper rolls, brown rice wraps, etc.)  We will discuss simple fillings and teach you to make your own nut butters and jams. Avocado in a dessert?  You will say OMG after tasting this delectable and creamy pudding.

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The Doctor & the Chef

Chef Kimi Reid blends years of culinary training and experience with a passion for nutritional awareness.  Before arriving in Portland, Chef Kimi spent many years cooking everywhere from fly–fishing lodges in Chile, private yachts in Italy, cafes in Australia, and Michelin five–star restaurants worldwide. Here in Portland, she offers nutritionally–customized personal chef services, menu consulting, as well as providing “naturally gluten-free” weekly recipe plans at www.realrecipeplans.com.  She is gluten–free herself and loves working closely with naturopathic physicians to ensure that her clients are eating well, and/or learning to cook for themselves. Chef Kimi is very excited to be sharing the fun secrets of a gluten–free way of life here at Charlee’s Kitchen!

Dr. Lisa Shaver is a primary care physician at Everyday Wellness Clinic in downtown Portland whose practice focuses on chronic lifestyle diseases such as digestive disorders, IBS, celiac disease, non–celiac gluten sensitivity, SIBO (small intestinal bacterial disorder), intestinal yeast overgrowth, parasites, etc. Dr Shaver is trained in functional gastroenterology, endocrinology, neurotransmitter balancing, blood chemistry and neurology. She has been gluten–zero for six years. Dr Shaver volunteers as the branch manager for the Gluten Intolerance Group of Portland, a gluten–free support group which meets monthly. Dr Shaver loves to cook, and uses an emphasis on food and nutrition as her primary method of treating patients. She is also a licensed acupuncturist and incorporates Eastern medicine philosophies into treatment plans which are individualized for each patient.

9th Annual Gluten-Free Food Fair May 18th Portland OR

GLUTEN-FREE FOOD FAIR

9th Annual

Saturday, May 18th

11am to 3pm

Mittleman Jewish Community Center

6651 SW Capitol Hwy

Portland OR

(ID required for entry to the venue)

Free parking and overflow parking available.

Enjoy samples of gluten-free foods & products from over 60 gluten-free companies, all in one place!

Bring your whole family and bring your friends. 

Tell your doctor, nurse, chiropractor, naturopathic doctor and counselor to come and learn about the gluten-free options. 

Speakers and classes on issues related to the gluten-free lifestyle.

This event is a fundraiser for the Gluten Intolerance Group of Portland, a 501c3 non-profit gluten-free support community. GIG of Portland helps those who live the gluten-free lifestyle - anyone from people with celiac disease, non-celiac gluten-sensitivity, dermititis herpetiformis, auto-immune disease, wheat allergy, malt allergy, and all others interested in being gluten-free.

For more info visit our Facebook page for updates:

www.facebook.com/GIGofPortland

Questions or if you would like to be a vendor please contact:
Lisa Shaver, branch manager of GIG of Portland 503-577-9339

Newsletter

As some of  you who receive the newsletter might have heard I've had to resign as editor.  I'm also no longer maintaing this blog or our FB page.  Lisa is mostly posting over on FB these days.  Please be patient with her as she looks for someone else to take over these duties.  Please also be assured that you will be credited for any missed issues during this period. If you have any further questions please contact Lisa.
Thanks for you patience during this transition.
Sincerely,
Jenn

Annual GF Thanksgiving Potluck - Sat 11/17 in McMinnville

ANNUAL GLUTEN FREE THANKSGIVING POTLUCK

Saturday, November 17 at noon

First Baptist Church

125 SE Cowls Street, McMinnville, OR 97128

(in historic downtown McMinnville)

Find directions here.

Nov 17, 2012 GIG of McMinville hosts a huge GF Thanksgiving Feast. It is always a great time with lots of wonderful food. Dozens of people attend this amazing meal. Bring your best gluten-free potluck dish with copies of the recipe and there will be provided GF turkey, GF ham and GF rolls waiting for you. RSVP's a must to Susan (info below). 

Make it a day in the Willamette Valley. Check out the Evergreen Air & Space Museum and their Wings and Waves Water Park or see Howard Hughe's Spruce Goose, the largest airplane ever built. Sip some vino at a local winery, such as R. Stuart and Co right in downtown McMinnville,  Eyrie Vineyards on NE 10th, Panther Creek Cellars just off of NE 5th, or Yamhill Valley Vineyards a short drive out of town or Westrey Winery, only open three weekends a year, including the weekends before and after Thanksgiving. What a treat!

This amazing gluten-free potluck is held every year at the First Baptist Church of McMinnville, right in beautiful downtown McMinnville. It's a feast not to be missed. So fun! People from the GIG chapters of Portland, Salem, McMinnville and Lincoln City all come, as well as others from all over the region. Great camaraderie and great ideas for your own Thanksgiving and Holiday meals to come.

Saturday, November 17 at noon.
First Baptist Church
125 SE Cowls Street, McMinnville, OR 97128
Find directions here.

Turkey, ham, rolls and gravy will be provided.

RSVP to bring a side dish, salad or dessert that serves 8. Side dishes include stuffing, vegetables, potatoes, yams, salads, etc. When you RSVP, Susan will send a form for you to check off ingredients so people with other food intolerances will know what is in the dish. Please bring one copy of the recipe, they will scan all recipes and post on their website.

RSVP to Susan Chambers by Nov. 14
susan.chambers@linfield.edu 503-435-9952

Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Potluck 11/10/12 10am-12pm

Gluten Intolerance Group of Portland's
Annual pre-Thanksgiving Potluck and GF Recipe Contest
November 10th
10am-12noon
(every 2nd Saturday)
Emanuel Medical Center, rm #M.O.B2
501 N Graham, Portland OR 97227

Find us still at Emanuel Medical Center, on the south side of the building in room #M.O.B.2 (Medical Office Building 2). With free parking across the street in Parking2.
Next year (2013) we will be in Rm 1075 on the North side of the Medical Center
near the Info and Admitting Desk. 

Nov 10 - Our Annual Thanksgiving Gluten-Free Potluck. Bring a 100% GLUTEN-FREE dish to share and about 20 printed copies of your recipe, and your own serving utensils. There is a contest for best top 3 dishes and prizes to be awarded!

We all vote on our favorite dishes. Some years the best is a savory dish, others it's a dessert. Because it's a potluck, you never know what is going to show up. How fun!

Speaker: Dr Samantha Brody of Evergreen Natural Health Center on Staying Healthy on a Gluten Free Diet

Samples by: Who needs samples when we will also be having our Gluten-Free pre-Thanksgiving Potluck and Recipe Contest?! Bring your favorite 100% guaranteed GF Thanksgiving dish, with 30 copies of the recipe and we'll feast and listen to Dr. Brody. If you are new to the GF diet, and are unsure if what you are eating is actually gluten-free, please just come and eat and enjoy. ONLY bring 100% GF dishes!

Also put on your calendar:

Nov 17 GIG of McMinville hosts a huge GF Thanksgiving Feast. Dozens of people attend this amazing meal. Bring your best gluten-free potluck dish with copies of the recipe and there will be provided GF turkey, GF ham and GF rolls waiting for you.

This is held every year at the First Baptist Church of McMinnville, right in beautiful downtown McMinnville. It's a feast not to be missed. So fun! People from the GIG chapters of Portland, Salem, McMinnville and Lincoln City all come. Great camaraderie and great ideas for your own Thanksgiving and Holiday meals to come.