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The latest episode of Hold The Gluten Podcast is now live! Episode 34 “Gluten Free Emergency Prep” Features: Gluten Free Emergency Preparedness Kit – what to include in it? Romano’s Macaroni Grill has gluten free pasta available on their “Create Your Own Pasta” menu at all restaurants.  Extensive gluten free menu! Vanessa’s trip to Denver for the CSA Incredible Edible GF Expo.  Gluten free food finds:  BeauJo’s (cheesy garlic bread!) and Blue Moon Bakery (gluten free lava cake!). FDA Information explained. NEW Hold The Gluten Podcast voicemail line!  1 (502) 35GFREE aka (502) 354-3733 What do YOU think of the HTG Podcast? Leave your feedback wherever you download this podcast! Read the blog. Listen to the podcast. Educate yourself. Rock on Celiacs! Visit my site at http://HoldTheGluten.net

The latest episode of Hold The Gluten Podcast is now live! Episode 33 “New Beginnings” Features: Update on where the heck Maureen has been… Introducing Hold The Gluten Podcast’s new fabulous co-host Vanessa! Subway incorporating gluten free sandwiches. California Pizza Kitchen gluten free menu: safe or unsafe? What do YOU think of the HTG Podcast? Leave your feedback wherever you download this podcast! Read the blog. Listen to the podcast. Educate yourself. Rock on Celiacs! Visit my site at http://HoldTheGluten.net

The latest episode of my Hold The Gluten Podcast is now live! Episode 32 “Gluten Makes Me Grumpy” Features: Feedback from listeners Scott and Nate about onion rings in the french fry order. Are you attending the Gluten Free Life TV Twitter Party on February 2nd? 2010 Gluten Free Cooking Expo April 17th & 18th in Lisle, IL. Sausage Recall due to salmonella.  1.2 million pounds of sausage recalled! In search of gluten free gravy for my mashed potatoes:  Trader Joe’s GF Turkey Gravy (premade) for $1.49 and Road’s End Organics Golden Gravy Mix & Shitake Mushroom Gravy (mix) both 99 cents. BIG Brown Rice Tortillas from Trader Joe’s – my review. Have you joined the Hold The Gluten fan page on Facebook? Prevention Magazine offers over 4,000 gluten free recipes (keyword search “gluten free”). What do YOU think of this HTG Podcast? Leave your feedback wherever you download this podcast! Read the blog. Listen to the podcast. Educate yourself. Rock on Celiacs! Visit my site at http://HoldTheGluten.net

The latest episode of my Hold The Gluten Podcast is now live! Episode 31 “Gluten Free 2010!” Features: Listener Amanda, a high school student with celiac disease, shares her story.Is there a connection with celiac disease and our immune system going into hyper-drive when faced with other illness (i.e.  common cold)?Gluten free cookie crisis — Hershey’s recipe revamp gone terribly wrong.Burger King shares their gluten free food options!Listener Joe Z. found Joe Corbi’s Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough to be tasty.Listener Julia LOVED Udi’s White Sandwich Bread — even untoasted! Gluten free food ideas:  Peanut butter sandwich ala Trader Joe’s GF pancakes & some peanut butter.   Waffle Panini made with apples, cheese, and (mmm) bacon in between two GF waffles.What do YOU think of this HTG Podcast? Leave your feedback wherever you download this podcast! Read the blog. Listen to the podcast. Educate yourself. Rock on Celiacs! Visit my site at http://HoldTheGluten.net

The latest episode of my Hold The Gluten Podcast is now live! Episode 30 “October aka Celiac Awareness Month” Features: Gluten Free Holiday – GF Turkey list.  Butterball new GF gravy packet.Joe Corbi’s fundraiser offers Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough.My horrible GF lunch experience at Maggiano’s (Cherry Hill, NJ location).Gluten free dining in Walt Disney World.  Sit down vs. counter service.   Road trip to Pizza Fusion in Orlando, FL.Discovered a tasty new GF cider — Strongbow Cider.GF cakes:  Listener Julie recommends 123 Gluten Free Chocolate Pound Cake.  I recently discovered Amy’s Organic now offers GF Chocolate Cake.Armour Chili Beans RecallGluten Free iPhone Apps:  Is That Gluten Free?  $5.99 and I Eat Out Gluten & Allergen Free $8.99November Gluten Free Giveaway!  Betty Crocker.What do YOU think of this HTG Podcast? Leave your feedback wherever you download this podcast! Gluten Free Giveaway! The fantabulous folks at Betty Crocker sent me a their gluten free fruit-flavored snacks to sample.  They’d also like to share the gluten free goodness with one lucky Hold The Gluten listener!  Leave a comment for a chance to receive a Betty Crocker “Simple Joys” prize pack that includes 2 boxes of Betty Crocker Fruit-Flavored Snacks, a retro Pick ‘em Up Sticks game, a light-up yo-yo and a classic Frisbee.  Betty Crocker Fruit-Flavored Snacks is a snack you can feel good about as they are made with real fruit and each serving is less than 100 calories! Now kids – and kids at heart – can enjoy the simple joy of a fun, great tasting gluten free snack.    Deadline to enter is 12/14/2009. Read the blog. Listen to the podcast. Educate yourself. Rock on Celiacs!

The latest episode of my Hold The Gluten Podcast is now live! Episode 29 “October aka Celiac Awareness Month” Features: Glutened by a dog biscuit. And mayo. My crazy story.Erin of Gluten Free Fitness knows my love for anything bacon & shares info on GF Baconaisse.Need to appoint a “taste tester” for all glutenous food in the house.Ready for Halloween? Check out Sure Foods Living Gluten Free & Allergen Free Candy List.Listener David (gluten free since 1977) shared with me some of his challenges of being gluten free 30+ years ago.Betty Crocker Vanilla Cake tweak and review.PF Changs updated gluten free menu. Upcoming Event NFCA Gluten-Free Cooking Spree in San Francisco.Listener David shares info on Pizza Fusion.October Gluten Free Giveaway!  Shabtai Gourmet.GF community driven sites: Gling and Special Gourmets.What do YOU think of this HTG Podcast? Leave your feedback wherever you download this podcast! Gluten Free Giveaway! Leave a comment for a chance to win Shabtai Gourmet’s Gluten Free Prize Package!  Shabtai Gourmet is a unique Gluten Free Bakery line specializing in Gluten Free, Lactose Free, Soy Free, Casein Free, Peanut Free & Dairy Free Cakes and Cookies. Shabtai has brought a fresh and exciting new approach to allergen free baking. Shabtai and his family owned bakery has grown over the years, yet has never lost its old world out of this world taste.Three lucky winners will be chosen.  Deadline to enter is 11/06/2009. Read the blog. Listen to the podcast. Educate yourself. Rock on Celiacs! Visit my site at http://HoldTheGluten.net

The latest episode of my Hold The Gluten Podcast is now live! Episode 28 “Hold The Gluten Hiatus No More” Features: Hold The Gluten is back!  Where I’ve been and what the heck I’ve been up to.Recap of NFCA Appetite for Awareness Event on September 30, 2009 in Philadelphia, PA.Upcoming Gluten Free Giveaway from Shabtai Gourmet.  Drawing will be held next podcast.What do YOU think of this HTG Podcast? Leave your feedback wherever you download this podcast! Read the blog. Listen to the podcast. Educate yourself. Rock on Celiacs! Visit my site at http://HoldTheGluten.net

The latest episode of my Hold The Gluten Podcast is now live! Episode 27 “Gluten Free:  It’s What’s For Dinner” Features: Announcing Aleia’s Gluten Free Giveaway Winner!WOW Baking Company “Tell Us Your Story & Get a Free Cookie”Two GF friends share their fav bread recipes.  Michello’s Farmhouse Buttermilk Bread and Gluten Free Bay’s Miracle Bread Proclaim your gluten free freedom with a tattoo?!Easily gluten free in the City of Brotherly Love (Philadelphia).Random Primetime TV mention of “gluten free”  – Hung on HBOListener question answered:  Can you gluten yourself if you don’t actually swallow the food?You Tube videos:  Dr. Peter Green and The Celiac Disease Center of Columbia UniversityWhat do YOU think of this HTG Podcast? Leave your feedback wherever you download this podcast! CONGRATULATIONS MARTHA!  Martha was the lucky Gluten Free Giveaway Winner! She’ll be munching on Aleia’s Gluten Free Italian bread crumbs, parmesan croutons, almond horn cookies and chocolate chip cookies! Read the blog. Listen to the podcast. Educate yourself. Rock on Celiacs! Visit my site at http://HoldTheGluten.net

The latest episode of my Hold The Gluten Podcast is now live! Episode 26 “Gluten for Punishment” Features: Glutened by Sami’s Bakery Millet & Flax Hot Dog Buns.  My story. Betty Crocker FREE coupon to sample one of their gluten free products (cake, cookie, or brownie mix).  Call 1-800-446-1898, select Option 4, and provide your name and mailing address. Starbucks discontinuing their Valencia Orange Cake.  Sign Triumph Dining’s petition to bring back the Gluten Free Cake. Trader Joe’s GF Pancake/Waffle Mix and GF Mac N’ Cheese review. Check out Gluten Free Faces – the latest social network for gluten free peeps. Celiac Disease Insights:  Clues to Solving Autoimmunity (thanks for sharing Mike!). What do YOU think of this HTG Podcast? Leave your feedback wherever you download this podcast! Read the blog. Listen to the podcast. Educate yourself. Rock on Celiacs!

The latest episode of my Hold The Gluten Podcast is now live! Episode 25 "Happy Birthday Hold The Gluten" Features: Hold The Gluten podcast celebrates one year!I (finally) sample Uno Chicago Grill's GF PizzaBetty Crocker GF cake, cookie, and brownie mixes.  Buy in bulk on-line via Amazon's Subscribe & Save.Chex recipe Chili and Garlic Snack Mix rocks!GF Soft Pretzel mix by Dutch Country Soft PretzelsListener Julia shares that Trader Joe's now offers GF mac n' cheese, hot dog buns, and chocolate mousse.Gluten Free mozzarella stick recipeJulie's Organic GF ice cream sandwichesTostitos - beware of the evil flour and multi-grain chips!Tasty Gluten Free Giveaway in Episode 26Urban Legend - Gluten in Envelope/Stamp GlueGluten Free Communion HostsWhat do YOU think of this HTG Podcast? Leave your feedback wherever you download this podcast! Read the blog. Listen to the podcast. Educate yourself. Rock on Celiacs! Visit my site at http://HoldTheGluten.net

The latest episode of my Hold The Gluten Podcast is now live! Episode 24 “What The Gluten?’” Features: Listener Julia shares that Trader Joe’s now offers GF Creme Brulee in choco cups (find them in the freezer section)Reminder!  Betty Crocker to launch GF cake, cookie, and brownie mixes on June 1st.Gluten Free mozzarella stick experiment a HUGE success!Got ice cream?  GF ice cream cone options:  Let’s Do Organic GF Cones, Barkat GF Waffle Cones, & Glutano GF Cones.Gluten Free Summer Camp options for kids.Mark Your Calendar!  Gluten Free Twitter Party on Sunday, May 31st hosted by Joyce Paige.  For more details check out Joyce’s site as well as the Gluten-Free Lifestyle Twibe.4th Annual Gluten Free Culinary Summit (East and West Coast events).Have you had your bone density scan?What do YOU think of this HTG Podcast? Leave your feedback wherever you download this podcast! Read the blog. Listen to the podcast. Educate yourself. Rock on Celiacs! Visit my site at http://holdthegluten.net

The latest episode of my Hold The Gluten Podcast is now live! Episode 23 “No Gluten, No Poopin’” Features: Restaurant tip from GF Blogger Mike made for a fantastic GF Mother’s Day lunch at The Pop Shop in Collingswood, NJ.Uno Chicago Grill now offers GF Veggie Pizza!Urban Spoon offers a “gluten free” search option14 year old listener Ivey needs gluten free school lunch ideasGrilling season…GF hot dog/hamburger bun options: Kinnikinnick, The Grainless Baker, Ener-G, Gluten Free Creations, and a GF Blogger’s recipePlant a garden, join a co-op, or visit a farm stand.  Naturally gluten-free & good for you!GF White Bean Hummus with Balsamic Vinegar recipeAleia’s Gluten Free Foods - croutons, cookies, stuffing, and breads!Feedback from fellow GF Blogger Melanie on the vaccine trial is underway in Melbourne, AU for Celiac DiseaseWhat do YOU think of this HTG Podcast? Leave your feedback wherever you download this podcast! Read the blog. Listen to the podcast. Educate yourself. Rock on Celiacs! Visit my site at http://holdthegluten.net

The latest episode of my Hold The Gluten Podcast is now live! Episode 22 “Prime Time Gluten Free” Features: Recent dining experience at Joe’s Crab ShackGetting comfortable in my gluten free lifeMention of “gluten free” during Prime Time:Beverly Hills 90210 GF Bread & French ToastCelebrity Apprentice GF Meal for Schwan’sReal Housewives of New York Bethany Frankel’s GF muffinsThe View’s Elisabeth Hasselbeck’s new book “The G Free Diet Book“Starbucks to offer GF Valencia Orange Cake with Almonds in US stores from May 5, 2009Celebrate Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) with gluten free enchiladas, nachos, & margaritas!Grilling season is upon us - all Bubba Burgers are gluten free!Vaccine trial is underway in Melbourne, AU for Celiac DiseaseWhat do YOU think of this HTG Podcast? Leave your feedback wherever you download this podcast! Read the blog. Listen to the podcast. Educate yourself. Rock on Celiacs! Visit my site at http://holdthegluten.net

The latest episode of my Hold The Gluten Podcast is now live! Episode 21 “Gluten Free is the Bomb Diggity” Features: Got cake?!  GF Carrot Cake recipe.Be Free For Me website offers coupons and samples of Gluten, Dairy, Nut, Soy, & Fish Free products.Conte’s Gluten Free Frozen Pasta (ravioli, stuffed shells, gnocchi, pierogis).  Also offer gluten free pizza and lasagna.  Contact Customer Service for locations: (800) 211-6607.Gluten Free English Muffins at Trader Joe’s.Upcoming Event: NFCA Gluten Free Cooking Spree in Washington, DC area on 05/01/2009.NFCA Appetite for Awareness in Philadelphia, PA on 09/30/2009.Betty Crocker GF Update: Yellow Cake Mix,  Devil’s Food Cake Mix, Chocolate Chunk Brownie Mix, and Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix June 1st rolloutGluten Free MamaGluten Free Soy Sauce: San-J Organic Tamari.  Look on the bottle for it to say “wheat free soy sauce”.Gluten Free Twitter Party a HUGE success!What do YOU think of this HTG Podcast? Leave your feedback wherever you download this podcast! Read the blog. Listen to the podcast. Educate yourself. Rock on Celiacs! Visit my site at http://holdthegluten.net

The latest episode of my Hold The Gluten Podcast is now live! Episode 20 “‘Glorious Gluten Free Food” Features: Effective June 1, 2009 - In addition to Gluten Free Rice Chex, General Mills will make the following Chex cereals gluten free:  Corn, Honey Nut, Chocolate, Cinnamon and Strawberry.General Mills Betty Crocker brand will include gluten free brownie, cake, & cookie mixes. Check out About.com for further information as well as Kill The Gluten’s blog for product review.Have you had a “gluten nightmare”?  Dreams of accidentally ingesting gluten…Successful gluten free dining experience in Atlantic City, NJ.  Delicious gluten free options at Buddakan Restaurant.Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Pasta Review (Rice Sticks Traditional Thia Pasta & Organic Spaghetti).Bob’s Red Mill Certified GF OatsWhat do YOU think of this HTG Podcast? Leave your feedback wherever you download this podcast! Read the blog. Listen to the podcast. Educate yourself. Rock on Celiacs!