Registrations begins on August 15 for the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center's free blood screening to 500 potential celiacs. The screening will take place on Saturday, October 18th from 8:30 - 12:30. Pre-registration is MANDATORY. Call 773-702-7593 to register after August 15th.
A few GF Wikaduke participants have volunteered at the screening in the past. If you're interested in volunteering speak or email Mary. FWIW, the rumor has it that DaLuciano's provides trays full of their mouthwatering sugar cookies for sampling on the day of the event. Want cookies? Volunteer!
Watch them not provide cookies this year...
Saturday, July 26, 2008
BRM Chocolate Cake Mix - Made Even Better!
1/2 cup butter
1 package Bob's Red Mill Chocolate Cake Mix
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/3 cups milk
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon lemon juice (or vinegar)
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
Preheat oven to 350* F.
Combine milk and lemon juice. This mixture will curdle and become buttermilk. [If you have buttermilk use 1 1/3 cups of that and omit the milk and lemon juice mixture.]
Cream butter until soft and scrape sides of the bowl. Add cake mix & cocoa powder and mix briefly. Add milk/lemon juice mixture, eggs and vanilla and mix until everthing is incorporated.
Spoon into cupcake forms or 2 8"cake pans brushed with chocolate pan release.* Bake according to package directions. [Using traditional cupcakes liners bake about 19-20 minutes. Using fancy/thick cupcake liners (aka Wilton nut cups) bake about 22-25 minutes.] Remove from oven and let cool about 5 minutes before turning out of pan.
1 package Bob's Red Mill Chocolate Cake Mix
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/3 cups milk
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon lemon juice (or vinegar)
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
Preheat oven to 350* F.
Combine milk and lemon juice. This mixture will curdle and become buttermilk. [If you have buttermilk use 1 1/3 cups of that and omit the milk and lemon juice mixture.]
Cream butter until soft and scrape sides of the bowl. Add cake mix & cocoa powder and mix briefly. Add milk/lemon juice mixture, eggs and vanilla and mix until everthing is incorporated.
Spoon into cupcake forms or 2 8"cake pans brushed with chocolate pan release.* Bake according to package directions. [Using traditional cupcakes liners bake about 19-20 minutes. Using fancy/thick cupcake liners (aka Wilton nut cups) bake about 22-25 minutes.] Remove from oven and let cool about 5 minutes before turning out of pan.
Thanks Bob's Red Mill!
Thanks to Bob's Red Mill who provided the participants of Gluten-Free Wikaduke with a generous donation of their delicious gluten-free mixes. The donation included cornbread, pizza crust and brownie mix. Bob's Red Mill products can be ordered directly from Bob's Red Mill or purchased at local grocery and health food stores.
While you're buying Bob's Red Mill products, do be sure to try their chocolate cake mix so you can make the chocolate cupcakes for your favorite GF students. The recipe using the chocolate cake mix as a base will soon be posted!
Thanks again to Bob's Red Mill for hooking us up!
While you're buying Bob's Red Mill products, do be sure to try their chocolate cake mix so you can make the chocolate cupcakes for your favorite GF students. The recipe using the chocolate cake mix as a base will soon be posted!
Thanks again to Bob's Red Mill for hooking us up!
Back to....
....regularly scheduled Gluten-Free Wikaduke meetings!
The topic for Saturday's meeting is 'Back to School.' We've gathered lots of information in hopes of making the transition an easy one for you, your GF child and your child's teachers. For those without GF kids you'll learn something too. Like which very inexpensive bread mix creates a soft white bread that doesn't need toasting and how to make a flat bread for delicious sandwiches anywhere. We'll share a list of books that you might even want to read to your favorite NGF child.
After the disappointing experience shared at our last meeting, Mary has an update on the GF meals served by Aramark at Edward Hospital.
For those of you who read the comments, Bob's Red Mill came through with their promise of samples and your fearless leaders will attempt to turn them into delicious examples of pizza, cornbread and brownies.
We'll also have a few door prizes--thanks Bob's Red Mill! It should go without saying that we'll also have raffle in order to pay the bills.
Looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday!
Mary and Tracy
The topic for Saturday's meeting is 'Back to School.' We've gathered lots of information in hopes of making the transition an easy one for you, your GF child and your child's teachers. For those without GF kids you'll learn something too. Like which very inexpensive bread mix creates a soft white bread that doesn't need toasting and how to make a flat bread for delicious sandwiches anywhere. We'll share a list of books that you might even want to read to your favorite NGF child.
After the disappointing experience shared at our last meeting, Mary has an update on the GF meals served by Aramark at Edward Hospital.
For those of you who read the comments, Bob's Red Mill came through with their promise of samples and your fearless leaders will attempt to turn them into delicious examples of pizza, cornbread and brownies.
We'll also have a few door prizes--thanks Bob's Red Mill! It should go without saying that we'll also have raffle in order to pay the bills.
Looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday!
Mary and Tracy
Putting Together Your Child's Info for School
The following sites will make the process of putting together the information for distributing to your child's school and teacher painless. I did however note a few inaccuracies when reviewing the sites, but not enough to leave them off the list. Just be sure to keep the bad information off the info to be given to the school.
1. GIG's Understanding Your Student Handout
2. CSA's Letter to Teacher and a link to Substitute Teacher Information
3. How to create a Health Care Plan for Celiac Disease from Twin Cities Rock Group
4. Celiac Disease Handbook for School Professionals from Twin Cities Rock Group
5. Accommodating Children with Special Dietary Needs in the School Nutrition Programs by the USDA
6. Children's Hospital Boston's Celiac Family Health Education: School
7. Children's Hospital Boston's Celiac Patient Education Information: Non-discrimination in schools - The 504 Plan
1. GIG's Understanding Your Student Handout
2. CSA's Letter to Teacher and a link to Substitute Teacher Information
3. How to create a Health Care Plan for Celiac Disease from Twin Cities Rock Group
4. Celiac Disease Handbook for School Professionals from Twin Cities Rock Group
5. Accommodating Children with Special Dietary Needs in the School Nutrition Programs by the USDA
6. Children's Hospital Boston's Celiac Family Health Education: School
7. Children's Hospital Boston's Celiac Patient Education Information: Non-discrimination in schools - The 504 Plan
Children's Books Dealing with the GF Diet
Below you'll find books appropriate for a child with CD. Some can be borrowed from libraries and many are available at amazon.
1. Bagels, Buddy, and Me...A story about gluten intolerance and Celiac Disease by Melanie Krumrey
2. Eating Gluten-Free With Emily: A Story For Children With Celiac Disease by Bonnie J. Kruszka and Richard S. Cihla*
3. Gluten-Free Friends: An Activity Book for Kids by Nancy Patin Falini
4. The GF Kid: A Celiac Disease Survival Guide by Melissa London
5. How I Eat Without Wheat by Karen Fine
6. Lunch With Quinn: The story of one child's diagnosis and management of Celiac Disease by Angela Porter
7. No cupcakes for Jason by Judith Crane & Stephanie Harla
8. No more Cupcakes and Tummyaches by Jax Peters Lowell
*This book was shared at the meeting.
Cookbook for GF Dorm Residents
Joann Bradley has created a spiral bound cookbook for GF coeds called 101 Gluten-Free Recipes for the College Student. The cookbook uses appliances often found in dorm rooms including- personal grill, toaster oven, microwave and rice cooker and is allegedly easy on the budget and the waistline. The book is available for $9.95 plus S&H.
Challenges for the GF Coed
On 06/13/2008 Celiac.com published an article entitled Challenges for the Gluten-Free Student discussed the perils and promises associated with college students on a gluten-free diet. It might be an interesting read for those with college or near college age children.
University of California Seeks Adults with CD
Adults that have been diagnosed with Celiac Disease are being sought for a study to identify factors associated with the development of Celiac Disease. The goal of the study is to find genes that may predispose individuals to develop this condition. The study has been funded by a grant from the National Institutes of Health.
Adults eligible to participate in this study must have been diagnosed with Celiac Disease through a small intestinal biopsy. Spouses may also be eligible to participate.
Participants will be asked to provide a blood sample, complete a questionnaire, and provide medical records regarding their celiac diagnosis. There is no cost to participate. Necessary materials to have the blood drawn by the individual's doctor, clinic, or lab will be sent. The study will pay for the cost of the blood draw, as well as overnight shipping to the lab. Participants will receive free antibody testing and be compensated $25 for their time to complete the questionnaire and provide a blood sample.
For further information, please contact Maryam Mousavi, Study Manager, University of California, Irvine at (949) 824-5603 or toll-free at (866) 356-9962, or e-mail mmousavi@uci.edu
Please note this study will end August 31, 2008.
Adults eligible to participate in this study must have been diagnosed with Celiac Disease through a small intestinal biopsy. Spouses may also be eligible to participate.
Participants will be asked to provide a blood sample, complete a questionnaire, and provide medical records regarding their celiac diagnosis. There is no cost to participate. Necessary materials to have the blood drawn by the individual's doctor, clinic, or lab will be sent. The study will pay for the cost of the blood draw, as well as overnight shipping to the lab. Participants will receive free antibody testing and be compensated $25 for their time to complete the questionnaire and provide a blood sample.
For further information, please contact Maryam Mousavi, Study Manager, University of California, Irvine at (949) 824-5603 or toll-free at (866) 356-9962, or e-mail mmousavi@uci.edu
Please note this study will end August 31, 2008.
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