Harvester Brewing GF Pale Ale 22 oz Bottles Available

Harvester Brewing Gluten-Free Pale Ale Bottles

Available Now

Harvester Brewing, a Portland, Oregon dedicated gluten-free brewery, just bottled its first batch of Harvester Pale Ale. This flavorful pale ale is handcrafted from chestnuts, sorghum, oats, and pure cane sugar, and generously hopped with Nugget, Cascade, and Meridian hops. The chestnuts are sourced directly from an Oregon farmer and hand-roasted at the brewery. The certified gluten-free oats come from a Montana company that grows them in an area isolated from gluten-containing grains. With its true craft beer flavor this 6.8% ABV brew has been highly anticipated by those whose diets are gluten-free.

The first batch of this beer in 22 ounce bottles is available now at Belmont Station, 4500 SE Stark Street in Portland. As capacity increases we expect distribution of Harvester beers to many more beer specialty stores and natural food supermarkets. We are excited to finally share the first craft beer created in our dedicated gluten-free facility. In the next year we will be adding more styles to our regular line-up. Please continue to follow us on Facebook or sign-up to receive emails through our website so we can continue to share the latest news with you.

James Neumeister
John Dugan
Harvester Brewing

About Harvester Brewing
Harvester Brewing is a dedicated gluten-free craft brewery founded in 2011. Harvester Brewing’s facility is entirely gluten-free, no gluten is allowed on the premises. It is located at 715 SE Lincoln St. Portland, OR 97214 www.harvesterbrewing.com

About Belmont Station Belmont Station is a pioneering craft and import beer specialty store, founded in 1997. Belmont Station features the largest selection of craft beers available in Oregon, all carefully rotated, stored under UV filtered light, and monitored for freshness. It is located at 4500 SE Stark St. Portland, OR 97215 503-232-8538 www.belmont-station.com

Crave Bake Shop wins Cupcake Wars

Local pastry chef becomes first-ever Gluten-Free champion—and first winner from the Northwest—of Food Network’s "Cupcake Wars!"

When: First airing Sunday, December 18, 2011, 8 PM PST

Rebroadcast: Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011 at 8:00 PM PT and Wednesday December 21^st at 3AM PT

The Challenge: Pastry chef Kyra Bussanich, owner of Crave Bake Shop in Portland, OR and the first baker from the Northwest—and first Gluten-Free pastry chef anywhere—to win Cupcake Wars, a highly rated show on The Food Network. She competed on taste, texture and appearance against traditional bakers who had no restrictions on their ingredients.

What’s at stake: Chef Bussanich was the first ever gluten-free baker to compete on the show in December 2010. Though judges crowed about her baking, she came in 2^nd place.

A year later, she was asked to compete again on the episode titled, “The Closer 100^th Episode.” As the winner, selected from 4 bakers who had all previously competed, Bussanich catered a party celebrating the 100^th episode of the hit TV show, The Closer, starring her namesake, actress Kyra Sedgewick.

Book and media appearances: Bussanich has appeared on several TV shows (in Portland and been interviewed in several newspapers and magazines and ezines (Oregonian, Gluten-Free Living). Bussanich is currently writing a book on gluten-free baking and lifestyle for Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Random House.

About Crave Bake Shop, LLC—Dedicated gluten-free gourmet bakery specializing in cupcakes and celebration cakes, but also offering cinnamon rolls, pies, cookies, cream puffs, scones and specialty desserts.

About Kyra: Portland native, lives in Lake Oswego. Graduated from University of Puget Sound in Tacoma. Then, after being diagnosed with an auto-immune disorder, she was forced to switch to a wheat- and gluten-free diet. Motivated to make high-end pastries that she could enjoy, Bussanich graduated with honors from the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu Patisserie program in Portland. Disappointed with most of the gluten-free pastries and cakes available on the market, Bussanich began experimenting with alternative flours and developed recipes that matched her dietary needs without compromising any of the classic bakery tastes and textures.

For more information, go to www.CraveBakeShop.com or contact Kyra Bussanich at info@cravebakeshop.com or 503-212-2979.

Crave Bake Shop is in downtown Lake Oswego, on 5th Street, between A & B Avenues.

Available for interviews.

GIG Kid's Club magazine - great child's gift

Celiac Kid's Club magazine by kids for kids

Do you know a child with gluten intolerance? 9 year-old Callie has created a Celiac Kids Club magazine specifically for children dealing with gluten intolerance.

Consider giving your child a membership to the GIG Kids Club. As a member, your child will receive 4 issues of the Celiac Kids Club magazine (one every quarter) for the low price of $10 per year. You can call the office at 253-833-6655 to do so today.

See older issues of the magazine here: http://www.gluten.net/gig%20kids/celiac-kids-magazine.aspx

New In-Office Celiac Test in Europe

This would be like an in-office strep test or pregnancy test. How exciting. I wonder how it differs from BioCard/CeliacSure which tests only for tTG IgAsays it has a 93% accuracy, and currently available to Canadian residents only.

Augurix Diagnostics Receives the 2011 'Debiopharm /Valais Award' for its Point-of-care Diagnostic Test for the Early Detection of Celiac Disease

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, November 9, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Debiopharm Group™ (Debiopharm), a Swiss-based global biopharmaceutical group with a focus on drug development and companion diagnostics, presents the 2011 'Debiopharm /Valais Award' to Augurix Diagnostics (Augurix), a privately held company based in Monthey (Valais), that focuses on point-of-care testing in the field of gastro-enterology and initially on Celiac disease. Debio R.P., the Martigny-based structure of Debiopharm, will award 20'000 Swiss francs to Augurix CEO Thierry Duvanel during the ceremony that will take place on November 10th during the Ark Innovation Day at BioArk.

Augurix has developed a diagnostic test (Simtomax®) used for the screening of Celiac disease. The test replicates existing expensive laboratory diagnostic procedures, using a fraction of the blood sample normally required, and it delivers results in 10 minutes with equivalent reliability. The intended use of Simtomax® is to exclude Celiac disease when performing large screening or differential diagnosis, thereby moving faster towards therapy. This diagnostic test significantly reduces the medical costs and use of healthcare services.

"It is an honour for Augurix to receive the 2011 Debiopharm /Valais Award," declared Thierry Duvanel, CEO of Augurix SA. "Our company is focused on point-of-care testing, which is one of the major trends shaping the future of medical diagnostics. Receiving this award reinforces our vision and is a great incentive for us to move it forward."

"The jury was unanimous in its decision to elect Augurix for the Award," said Rolland-Yves Mauvernay, President and founder of Debiopharm Group™. "We were seduced by their skills in the diagnostic area and by their ability to develop a point-of-care strategy, which we are sure will open new approaches for the treatment of the Celiac and other diseases. Debiopharm is committed to the development of life sciences in the 'Health Valley' and believes strongly in the Valais of tomorrow. We wish Augurix all the best in their future endeavours."

"Augurix is a five-year old company that has demonstrated its total commitment to patients suffering from Celiac disease. The attachment of the company to the canton of Valais and their commitment to innovate at their location is additional evidence that the canton can attract sophisticated industries," added Dr Jean-Claude Villettaz, Vice President of The Ark Foundation and President of the Award jury.

David's Vegan (and GF) Home Cooking cookbook

David's Vegan Home Cooking
Gluten-free and Cholesterol-free recipes

Just a little reminder that the holidays are coming! And, what better gift to give friends and family than a copy of David Gabbe's new book David's Vegan Home Cooking.

All 250 quick & easy recipes are cholesterol and gluten-free, and you won't find a speck of saturated animal fat, white sugar, or white flour. Also, there's a practical glossary and an introductory section covering health and nutrition. It's perfect for know-it-alls as well as for first-timers to plant-based cooking.

If you'd like to order your copy at the special student price of $10 each (plus shipping), or to find out more about the book or my classes, please see DavidsVeganKitchen.com/student

Petunia's Pies and Pastries at the Farmer's Market

Petunia's Pies and Pastries - Gluten-free and Vegan Treats
at the Portland Farmer's Market
December 10th and 17th

Petunia's Pies and Pastries offers a selection of exclusive cakes, pies, tarts, holiday cookies, sticky buns and cookie doughs just in time for all of your baking and celebration needs! They will be perfect for office parties, family gatherings, or fun dinners with friends this month. Our production calendar is filling up quickly with party orders, kid’s holiday classroom party special orders, anniversary and birthday parties, etc, so email us today before we are booked and we will go over the process with you! Contact Lisa for more info: lisa@petuniaspiesandpastries.com

Also, Petunia's will offer very special Petunia’s Holiday Gift Boxes! These gorgeous, lavish, super festive gifts will be filled with assorted holiday pastries and wrapped up ready for you to to pick up for your loved one, clients, office mates, family & friends. The perfect gluten free & vegan gift-the gift of Petunia’s!

Have you visited your neighborhood New Seasons market or Whole Foods stores yet to find Petunia’s goodies?! Make sure to stop in, pick up some goodies, tell stores how excited you are, and help support Petunia's! P.S.: brand new December flavors to debut soon!

Petunia's is offering a special promotion through next week on their famous Cowgirl Cookies! What more could you need than warm cookies on these cold winter nights at home? Order through them and get one dozen big size delectable sweet & salty chewy peanut buttery Cowgirl Cookies for $18! That is 50% off their regular retail price!

The PSU Farmers Market is only around until December 17! That means just a few more weeks to come see Petunia's. Make sure to come by as they end the season with a bang! Don’t worry, we are working on planning weekly pastry sales pick up times this winter so you guys don’t go into withdrawals.

Announcing their special weekend menu, available at the PSU farmers market only- Saturday 8:30-2.

Chocolate Banana Glazed Cake Doughnuts
Cranberry Orange Cinnamon Buns w/ Almond Icing
Maple Ginger Spice Layer Cake w/Molasses Cream Cheese Frosting
Banana Almond Layer Cake w/ Cream Cheese Frosting
Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Coconut Macaroons
Peppermint Patty Chocolate Cupcakes
Pumpkin Maple Gingerbread Cupcakes
Coconut Passionfruit Cupcakes
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Chocolate Peanut Butter Caramel Coconut Cream Pie
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Whoopie Pies
Carrot Zucchini Babycakes w/Cream Cheese Frosting
Chocolate Salted Caramel Turtle Babycakes
Spoke Coffee's Biker Bar
Thin Mint Brownie
Salted Caramel Hazelnut Bar
Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake
Candy Girl Crème Sandwich Cookies

PS make sure to 'like' Petunia's Facebook page for the most up-to-date news, menus, events, offers, photos, and more!

December GF Gathering Sat Dec 10, 12-2

Gluten-Free Gathering for the Holidays.
(No regular December 2011 Meeting)

Come to GIG of Portland's December Gluten-Free Gathering on December 10th at Jade Bistro and Tea House in Sellwood.

Jade has an extensive gluten-free menu for appetizers, soups & salads, entrees and desserts. Jade does not accept reservations, so you need to RSVP to Lisa Shaver (see below). Their menu is diverse, fresh, and 90% gluten-free. For those who aren't Asian food fanatics, they make a great burger on a GF bun, and carry a gluten-free beer from Colorado, New Planet Off Grid Pale Ale, as well as wine, and my favorite: their sipping vinegars - quite refreshing. Quite a selection of GF desserts including GF sesame balls to die for. Caution: at $1.50 each, these sesame balls are quite addicting.

The restaurant is four blocks North of the New Season's Market on Tacoma and 13th, and 2 blocks North of the Sellwood Pizza Kitchen (also known for it's GF menu - great pizza.)

7912 SE 13th
Portland OR
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503.477.8985 (restaurant)

Coming?
RSVP by emailing Lisa Shaver, GIG of Portland branch manager.
Contact info on About Us tab, above.

Reminder: GIG of Portland meetings start again on Jan 14th in the new location in MOB - that's the room across from the glass sliding doors of the South entrance to the MOB (Medical Office Bldg) of Emanuel Hospital. The conference room is between the sliding doors and N. Graham street. Thank you, Emanuel Hospital for providing meeting space for us.

501 N. Graham is the address. Park in the free parking structures on the South side of the building. Usual time 10-12pm, on the second Saturdays. Meetings are every 2nd Saturday, 10-12pm. There will be a speaker, Dr.Jan Gagnon and samples from Bridge City Baking for January.

GF Events at Whole Foods in Tanasbourne

December Gluten-Free Events hosted by Whole Foods Market, Tanasbourne

19440 NW Cornell Rd. Hillsboro, OR 97124

Saturday, December 10^th

Gluten-Free Holiday Hits Tour & Tasting 3:30-4:30. The holidays are upon us! Are you or members of your family looking to fulfill your Gluten-Free Shopping list to make necessary substitutions? If so, and if you are looking for help to navigate the many choices of products that we offer, let Erin help you! A ‘greatest hits’ Gluten-Free Holiday Shopping list will also be provided. All ages are welcome & advanced sign up is required; please inquire at Guest Services or email erin.rosvold@wholefoods.com to RSVP directly.

Monday, December 12^th

Gluten Free Holiday Treat Sampling 12pm

We’ll open some treats, we’ll bake up some sweets! Join us to investigate some tasty options for your Gluten-free Holiday events. To ensure plenty of samples, please email Erin.rosvold@wholefoods.com if you plan on attending.

Sunday, December 18^th

Gluten-Free Holiday Hits Tour & Tasting 2:30-3:30. The holidays are upon us! Are you or members of your family looking to fulfill your Gluten-Free Shopping list to make necessary substitutions? If so, and if you are looking for help to navigate the many choices of products that we offer, let Erin help you! A ‘greatest hits’ Gluten-Free Holiday Shopping list will also be provided. All ages are welcome & advanced sign up is required; please inquire at Guest Services or email erin.rosvold@wholefoods.com to RSVP directly.

Monday, December 19^th

Gluten Free Holiday Treat Sampling 12pm

We’ll open some treats, we’ll bake up some sweets! Join us to investigate some tasty options for your Gluten-free Holiday events. To ensure plenty of samples, please email Erin.rosvold@wholefoods.com if you plan on attending.

Also, after purchasing any Gluten-Free item in December, we invite you to drop your receipt into our raffle with your name and phone number to enter to win a Gluten-Free holiday themed gift basket, brimming with wholesome & fun holiday staples, valued at $50! Drawing will be held mid-afternoon Monday the 19^th and winner need not be present.