Gluten Free Long Island

Sunday, April 6, 2008

Q & A

Below are some questions that I have received....

(q) Sue, fellow Celiac person. I'm tired of paying $6.00 for a one pound box of gluten free pasta. Any suggestions where to shop on the Island to buy pasta, etc. at reasonable prices? Thank you,

(a)

I have found the Brown Rice Pasta at Trader Joes (various locations in Nassau/Suffolk) to be very reasonable (I believe around $2.50 for 1 lb bag... but I will check that out next time I am there), and The Tinkyada Brown Rice Pasta (16 oz as well ) was on sale for $2.46 (I believe it is a "permanent" sale) at B Well Naturally in Plainview... every time I go there I get that price. I know it's not a .99 cents on sale of Ronzoni Pasta, but like you, when you're used to paying $6, I get excited when it's "only" $2.50.
-Sue

Friday, April 4, 2008

Rice Chex is now Gluten Free!

Thanks General Mills!!!

Rice Chex Cereal is now Gluten Free!

http://www.bellinstitute.com/stream_document.aspx?rRID=6219&pRID=6173

UPDATE: MAKE SURE TO READ THE LABEL! I went to the store today, and the Rice Chex still contained Barley Malt Flavor! The new boxes are not in all stores yet! Make sure it is the one pictured in the link above (that says "Gluten Free" on the front of the box) and of course always READ every label! . I found out that it's only the 12.8 size box manufactured after Feb 1, 2008. There will be 3 check marks on the box. One of them stating gluten free. As with all reformulated products, both the old and new products may be on store shelves at the same time so please read labels/packaging carefully.

5/13/08
I also e-mailed the Reps from GM- regarding the New formula for Berry Berry Kix, that does not contain gluten, but is not labled "Gluten Free"... this was the response:
5/13/08

" Dear Valued Consumer:

Thank you for contacting General Mills regarding gluten in Berry Berry Kix cereal and Rice Chex cereal.

Rice Chex has been reformulated to insure that it does not include gluten-containing ingredients or have the possibility of cross contact with gluten containing ingredients or products. The malt syrup ingredient was removed. As with all reformulated products, both products may be on store shelves at the same time so consumers are encouraged to read labels/packaging carefully.

There are no immediate plans for additional gluten-free labeled cereals.
It is our goal to help our consumers determine whether or not they can include our products in their diet. To accurately accomplish this, we believe it is best to refer to the specific ingredients listed on each product package.

However, we do understand that ingredients can be confusing, so we want to assure you if the ingredient label does not list wheat, barley, rye, oats or gluten containing ingredients sourced from these grains, then the product would be gluten-free. Sources of gluten are listed on the label even if the source of gluten is part of another ingredient (such as flavoring or spice). Because ingredients may vary from one package to another due to product reformulation, you should use the product's ingredient label to provide you with current and accurate information. "

Sunday, March 30, 2008

Responses from Restaurants re: Gluten Free Items

7-9-08 Chipotle Grill- http://www.chipotle.com/# and their allergen listing- http://www.chipotle.com/Chipotle_Allergen_Card.pdf " You can eat anything we serve except for our large burrito tortillas, our small soft taco tortillas, and possibly our hot red tomatillo salsa (there is a small amount of distilled vinegar in it which some celiac websites still say might be problematic, although most don't).Everything else is fine for you to eat including our crispy corn tacos, our corn chips, and our burrito bowls (no tortilla).If you are highly sensitive and would like us to change our gloves, we would be happy to do that at your request. Additionally, since there is always the slight possibility of cross-contamination in our restaurants because our folks work with wheat tortillas all day long, we encourage you to consider carefully your dining choices."

3-28-08 Response from Bertucci's - http://www.bertuccis.com/

"Thank you for your inquiry. A variety of items on our menu are suitable for a gluten free diet, though preparation for some items may need to be adjusted. Our Salmon Florentine and any of our salad selections are excellent main course selections. Please be sure to request your salad to be prepared without croutons or breadcrumbs. Our dressings do contain gluten, however, oil and vinegar is available for substitution. Additional options are Mussels Caruso (please be sure to request your Mussels Caruso to be prepared without Crostini), Tuscan Chicken Wings, Roasted Tuscan Vegetables and our Fresh Asparagus. f Please ask for the manager who will be pleased to assist you with suitable selections to meet your dietary needs. Again, thank you for your interest in Bertucci's. We hope you can come and join us for lunch or dinner soon. Alyse Guest Relations "

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Restaurant Gluten Free Menus:

*Cafe Formaggio (Carle Place)* http://www.cafeformaggio.com/ordereze/SMenu/28/MenuDetails.aspx

*Chilis* http://www.brinker.com/gr/allergens/Chilis%20Allergen.PDF

*Outback Steakhouse *http://www.outback.com/ourmenu/pdf/glutenfree.pdf

*Charlie Browns Steakhouse* http://www.charliebrowns.com/menus/glutenfree_ny.shtml

*PF Changs- Chinese* www.pfchangs.com/cuisine/menu/GlutenIntolerantMenu

*Carrabbas- Italian* http://www.carrabbas.com/menu.asp

Restaurant Listings:

http://www.glutenfreerestaurants.org/ (Listing of restaurants that participate in program)

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NYC Menus:

*Risotteria- NYC* http://www.geocities.com/glutenfreenyc/home http://www.risotteria.com/WEBSIT55/index.html (YUMMY GF Pizza, Risotto, Paninis )

*Baby Cakes NYC* http://babycakesnyc.com/index.html (Bakery in NYC, around corner from Risoterria)

*Sambuca- NYC* http://sambucanyc.com/page/15tas/GLUTEN_FREE.html

Monday, March 24, 2008

Gluten Free Recipes / Food

Gluten Free Recipe Sites:

- http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/howtocook/primers/glutenfreerecipes_intro?mbid=rfv2w032608 (Thanks Mom!)

- http://gfrecipes.com/

- http://www.recipezaar.com/recipes/gluten-free

-http://www.theartofglutenfreecooking.com/

-www.101cookbooks.com/gluten_free_recipes/

-www.glutenfreebaking.com/

-www.glutenfreegourmet.com/

FDA guidelines on Gluten Free

Here is a listing of the current FDA guidelines on Gluten Free

http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~lrd/fr070123.html as of 1/23/07

Q & A about the new FDA Labeling Laws re: Gluten Free http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/glutqa.html 1/23/07

The American Celiac Disease Alliance (Send letters to US Representatives)

http://www.americanceliac.org/home.htm

Thursday, March 20, 2008

GF Pizza- at YOUR pizza store!

Check out this site: Still Riding Pizza Co.... they will bring Gluten Free pizza dough to your local pizza store, and provide the pan and a special pizza slicer so you can eat with everyone else!

http://www.stillridingpizza.com/default.aspx

Monday, March 10, 2008

Gluten Free- EASTER!

So, I was at the store today, and looked at a bag of Starburst Jelly Beans that were on sale. I turned the package around to read the label and after reading all the ingredients- I noticed right underneath it said "Gluten-Free"! AWESOME. And a double awesome- Marshmallow Peeps ALSO has "Gluten-Free" on the back now as well! Those were the only 2 I checked, but I am sure that there are more out there labeling!

I love how companies are now making it easier for us to eat!

My thanks to JustBorn Inc (http://www.marshmallowpeeps.com/) and MasterFoodsUSA (http://www.starburst.com/) for the Gluten-Free Labels! I hope more companies follow your lead!

-Suezboss

Saturday, February 2, 2008

Gluten Free Listings

Stop & Shop GF Brand Listings-http://www.stopandshop.com/resources/pdf/gluten_free_sns.pdf

Turtle Mountain (Purely Decadent/Soy Delicious/ So Delicious "ice" cream ) http://www.purelydecadent.com/health/allergies.html

Stonyfield Farm Gluten Free Statement- http://www.stonyfield.com/OurProducts/CertifiedGlutenFree.cfm

Emerils Gluten Free listing:

http://www.emerilstore.com/kosher_gluten.asp

Snyders of Hanover GF Listing

http://snydersofhanover.stores.yahoo.net/glfrprli.html

Trader Joe's Gluten Free Listing (2/1/08) *

http://www.traderjoes.com/Attachments/NoGluten.pdf
*Please make sure to read all lables on this list, b/c as TJ's states, they change formulas frequently, and I have found some items on this list TO CONTAIN gluten.

Current Nestle Gluten Free listing (2008)

http://nestle-consumerservices.casupport.com/eglutenfree.pdf

Gluten Free Drug Listing:

http://www.glutenfreedrugs.com/ (prescription/non-prescription Drugs)

Saturday, January 12, 2008

Gluten Free Chineese Food- NYC

We went tonight to Lilli & Loo's.. We got Tofu and Spinach Soup, Chicken Fired Rice, General
Tso's chicken (I almost thougtht they gave me the "regular" it tasted SO good), and Chicken Pad Tai- ALL were fabulous! My husband who is not a Celiac got Wonton Soup and the Regular General Tso's, and he said they were great too!!! Here is their info:

Lilli And Loo

792 Lexington Avenue

New York, NY 10021

Tel:212-421-7800

http://store6.geomerx.com/lilliandloo/

Also, GourmetLand is now offering a GF menu again!

1588 2nd Avenue

New York, NY 10028

Between 82 st and 83 st
Tel: 212-772-8700

http://www.gourmetlandny.com/menu.html