Reel Club Oakbrook IL

I wanted to share some info I found out while dining at a restaurant last night. It was the first time I went to the Reel Club in Oakbrook. It is next to Maggianos. After gobbling up some yummy rolls I asked our server Olga if they had a gluten free menu. And the typical questions after..does the entire staff know about GF and the cross contamination issues and etc. She went on and on how everyone is trained. And when an allergy request is made, there are several steps taken all the way to the way its entered in the system to different tags placed on the order. She said they take it very seriously! They do not have a special menu but can go over everything that you can eat, or modify what you would like. The grouper I had was awesome and the fillet my daughter had was GREAT! Then she told me something that just about knocked my socks off. The rolls we are eating are GLUTEN FREE! They hand make them there..tapioca flour and such. WOW..I told her I would be bringing my hubby in (David) to eat here for sure! She sent me home with 7 rolls for David to try. HE LOVED THEM! If you go, ask for her, she was nice and knew it all. Although she tells me they all are well versed on this. Its not cheap but not really expensive. You can see the menu on line. She told me the roll recipe was on line but I couldn't find it. I emailed them for it. I will post it when I get it! Ok..happy eating!

New order for one item

I can order Pamelas peanut butter cookies for $2.25 a box. 7.25oz size box. I order so much from Amazon that they give me special prices that only last a few hours. If anyone wants some let me know. Not sure how long this will last..it says a few hours. I can bring it to the meeting in Nov. If you are not going then, you will need to pick this up at my house. Thanks Wendy

Gluten Free Informational Event

Meijer is having a gluten free informational event on Saturday Oct. 24th from 10 am to 1 pm. Sample gluten free products and pick up your free living gluten free booklet. (While 250 last per store ) They will be set up neat the pharmacy. I know for sure its at the store in Plainfield. You can call your local Meijer to see if they are doing this as well.

SALE!! Starfish Cod, Haddock!

I was just at Whole Foods Naperville. They have that fried fish, Starfish brand on sale for $5.99! Normally $9.99! Grab that coupon from our meeting 2 months ago and get them while on sale. Thru Oct.20th!! Mmmm Enjoy, Wendy

November Potluck Meeting

In the summer of 2006, Mary and I sat down at the Village Green in Plainfield and developed a mission statement for the group and came up with an idea of what we wanted for the group. Then we contacted Edward Hospital to see if they would host our group and they graciously agreed. Since then we've had the good fortune to meet all of you and share information that ultimately makes all of our lives better...and easier.

To celebrate our third anniversary, our November meeting will be a potluck. If you feel you can provide a safe gluten-free dish to share, please plan on bringing a dish to pass as well as several copies of the recipe including the ingredient's brand name. If you're concerned about preparing and serving safe food to the group, then you might consider bringing a pre-made product, beverages, plates, napkins, cutlery, etc.

In the comments section, please post the item that you'll be bringing as well as your name so we don't have any duplicates. If you should have any questions, send us an email.

Group order at a NEW place

Biaggi's restaurant has a gluten-free pizza now. Its YUMMY! I asked where they got it from and they said French Meadow Bakery. I am going to order some. And try a few of the other things they offer. If anyone else wants to order let me know. There is a 20% discount on this order, no tax. I will order by next Thursday the 8th of Oct. I will need the money BEFORE I place the order. I live in Plainfield. See everyone at the meeting! Thanks Wendy

October Meeting

Once again, Gluten-Free Wikaduke will meet this Saturday from 10AM until 12Noon at Edward Plainfield Outpatient Center. For those of you drive through downtown Plainfield you may want to allow for extra time as the Plainfield Homecoming Parade starts at 9AM.

Hope to see you Saturday!