Books on Celiac Disease, Gluten-Free Recipes & Other Helpful Resources

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Celiac Disease Awareness with Pittsburgh Pirates

On August 5, 2009, I am meeting with Chaz Kellem to discuss setting up a Celiac Disease Awareness night with the Pittsburgh Pirates. In order to hold an awareness event, we must have at least 150 people (200 would be ideal/200+ would be unbelievable) attend the event.

I am creating a list of those who express interest in attending this Celiac Disease Awareness event, so I have some representation of the number of people who plan to attend and to greater the probability of setting the event up with Chaz.

So please, forward this to your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, support group members & leaders, Pirates fanatics, baseball lovers, and basically anyone who loves a great night of fun. (This event is not specifically for just Indiana only, but all Pittsburgh Pirates fans are included as well.)

To participate in this event, please send me an e-mail at missindianainternational2010@gmail.com by August 3, 2009 (sooner is better) with the following subject:

Celiac Disease Awareness event with the Pittsburgh Pirates

Also, include any questions you may have about the event.

More event details will be available after August 5, 2009 (such as day of the Celiac Disease Awareness Game).

E-mail Listing

Calling all those interested in receiving e-mail updates about Gluten-Free and Celiac Disease Awareness events in Indiana, PA and the surrounding communities!!!

I'm in the process of starting an e-mail database, so I can inform everyone of the events going on in the community. Please e-mail me at missindianainternational2010@gmail.com to join the mailing list!

Mozzarelli's Gluten-Free Options in NYC

Mozzarelli's is a pizzera located near Madison Square Park in NYC. During the week, Mozzarelli's offers gluten-free pasta options. I went on a Sunday afternoon, and they still had some delicious pizza by the slice and by the pie. Out of the cheese, pepperoni and spinach & mushroon, I picked the spinach and mushroom slice...I definitely wasn't dissappointed!

Not only does Mozzarelli's offer entrees and pizza, but they have an entire wall dedicated to My Dad's Cookies. There is also a little sample cart of almost every cookie offered on the wall! Mmm...

If this wasn't enough, across the wall there is an entire cooler full of gluten-free desserts. I mean amazing desserts: carrot cake, chocolate cake, cheesecake, red velvet cake, and many more!

Thank you Mozzarelli's for understand our gluten-free needs!

Through Celiac Disease Awareness, I hope to empower Indiana to embrace the needs of the gluten-free community!

Book An Appearance with Miss Indiana International 2010

Do you have an up-coming event that you would like Miss Indiana International to appear? Contact Jenna at missindianainternational2010@gmail.com.

Jenna is available for the following events:

In your e-mail, please provide the following information:

• The time, date, and location of the event
• A brief description of the event
• What Jenna would be required to do at the event
• Any other relevant information or questions
  

Miss Pennsylvania International Pageant

I thought today would be a great day to talk a little bit about the Miss Pennsylvania International Pageant and the Pageant’s mission. The Miss International Pageant system is for women 19-29 from all around the globe, and it is dedicated to promote women and their life accomplishments.

The Miss Pennsylvania International Pageant allows women of Pennsylvania the opportunity to support a personally chosen platform and to become a positive role model in her community. In March 2010, I will represent Indiana, PA in Altoona for the title of Miss Pennsylvania International.

The Mission of the Miss International Pageant is “To Make a Difference.”

For more information:

Miss Pennsylvania International Pageant, click here.
Miss International Pageant, click here.

Tips For Cooking Gluten-Free by Lisa Lundy

Cooking gluten-free can be intimidating at first. Luckily, there are advocates of allergy free cooking that we can follow. Lisa Lundy, author of The Super Allergy Girl Allergy & Celiac Free Cookbook, is a prime example! Lisa provides a personal resource for the at home guidance of gluten-free and allergen-free recipes. In this video, Lisa provides the top tips for cooking gluten-free! Thanks Lisa for being such a positive role model!

Other Videos: http://www.thesuperallergycookbook.com/videos.html

Celiac Disease Symptoms Checklist....Find Out Your Risk Now!

Do you have Celiac Disease? Use this simple symptoms checklist to find out if you need to talk to your doctor about Celiac Disease. Click here!

The First Year: Celiac Disease and Living Gluten-Free: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed

The First Year, Celiac Disease and Living Gluten-Free by Jules E. Dowler Shepard, is not only a great resource for individuals diagnosed with Celiac Disease or following a Gluten-Free diet, but it also provides valuable information for family members and friends of those diagnosed - friends and family are there for support right?

In her guide, Jules provides helpful answers to the challenging questions associated with Celiac Disease!

Jules answers questions such as how celiac disease affects your entire body? How to avoid cross-contamination (great for friends, family, and spouses)? Where to find local support groups? Can I still dine out/travel/have dinner parties?

Find a copy of The First Year: Celiac Disease and Living Gluten-Free: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosednow.

Living Without, April/May 2009“This easy read is an inspiration not just for celiacs but for anyone with food sensitivity.”

Gluten Intolerance Quarterly, Spring 2009“‘The First Year’ is such a practical, well-written guide to the disease and the gluten-free lifestyle that it should be a part of a starter kit that doctors give newly diagnosed patients.”

Saliva-Based Celiac Disease Test Approved!

The MyCeliacID test has been approved by the FDA! This is a genetic test to determine whether or not you carry the celiac genes, so you don't have to go through the pain of eating gluten to get the correct diagnosis! The results take about a week, and they are sent directly to your home!

For more info, go to the MyCeliacID website.

Become an official sponsor of Miss Indiana Pennsylvania International here! E-mail me at missindianainternational2010@gmail.com for more sponsorship information.

Celiac Awareness Month in Plans!

October is Celiac Disease Awareness Month with the Celiac Sprue Association. To celebrate and spread the word, I am planning several events for the month in Indiana, PA. Speakers, workshops, and a dinner are in the plans! Check back later for more information!!

Become an official sponsor of Miss Indiana Pennsylvania International Here!
E-mail me at missindianainternational2010@gmail.com for sponsorship information.