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Gluten Free Foodies – Gluten Free Food Drive

August 17th, 2010 at 9:58 am by Lisa - Gluten Free Foodie
  Please join me in supporting local Gluten Free Families and our local food banks in Washington.
Bring your non-perishable
Gluten Free Food
to the monthly meetings from
August 21- November 18, 2010
to be donated to the
 
Join us for Dinner at our table with the best view in the house and
meet other Gluten Free Foodies just like you for the kick-off of the GFF Gluten Free Food Drive
August 21, 2010 5 -7 PM at Anthony's in Bremerton .
Enjoy a delicious Gluten Free meal from Anthony's new Gluten Free Menu!
Located just steps off of the Bremerton Ferry on the water at 20 Washington Avenue in Bremerton. Parking is complimentary on level P1 in the garage, follow the signs. Each person will have a separate tab and will pay at the end of the meal.
 When you bring your Gluten Free food to be donated you will be entered into a
drawing for prizes each month.
 For more information and to RSVP by August 20, 2010 - contact
 
 Suggested Gluten Free Items to donate -
pasta, cereal, broth, soups, crackers, baking mixes
 
 We all know how hard it is to follow a Gluten Free lifestyle and how expensive it can be especially in this economy. It breaks my heart at the thought of someone who is Celiac or Gluten Intolerant - not being able to eat Gluten Free and suffer because they can not afford the food. So my hope is to try to gather food to fill the local food banks in Kitsap County. I also hope as we get closer to the holidays that we can provide some full Thanksgiving meals and maybe together, we can make a difference.
Thank you for your support and I look forward to seeing you at Anthony's.
Lisa
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Gluten Free Foodies BBQ & Music Saturday, July 24th

July 23rd, 2010 at 8:49 am by Lisa - Gluten Free Foodie
Looking for something different to do this weekend?
Wish you had more Gluten Free friends?
Well, I think I can help you!
Meet us at Mike's 4 Star BBQ in Port Gamble on July 24th at 4 PM.
Look for us sitting outside on the deck enjoying the gorgeous views around the quaint little town of Port Gamble while eating some of Mike's totally awesome Gluten Free pulled pork, beef brisket, chicken or no mayo slaw! Oh ... did I forget to mention the ribs and handmade sausage?! Mike even has a dedicated GF fryer to make some of his famous Old Mill Chips ... just for us! I like to dip them in their perfectly spicy and sweet BBQ sauce.
Mike's Four Star BBQ is located in the old filling station at 4719 NE State Hwy 104
We will be at Mike's until about 5:45 PM and then we will drive over to Kingston to enjoy the FREE Concert on the Cove that starts at 6:30 PM. Bring some of your favorite Gluten Free treats to share for dessert during the concert. Don't forget to bring a folding chair or a blanket to sit on the grassy cove. The concerts are at the Mike Wallace Park next to the Kingston Ferry. If you live in the Seattle area just walk on the ferry to meet us for the concert.
The concerts are organized by the Kingston Chamber of Commerce.
If you have any questions or think you will meet us at both locations or just one, please let me know so I can look out for you and save some space.
Please note each person or family will be paying for your meal at the time that you order. Families and friends are welcome, even if you aren't Gluten Free but curious please feel free to join us for some really great food and music!
 
Looking forward to seeing you,
Lisa
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Gluten Free Veracruz Cooking and Pairings

July 18th, 2010 at 10:04 am by Lisa - Gluten Free Foodie
I had the most amazing dinner and lesson the other night at Mexico y Veracruz Cooking in Pacific Place, downtown Seattle. It was a special event dinner that was sponsored by Cazadores and Corzo Tequila.
I know, when I heard Tequila, I thought ... yikes! I do not like Tequila! I use it to cook but I do not like to drink it. I don't even like Margaritas. I actually hate the smell of it!

I knew this was going to be a hard lesson for me but I thought I would make an effort because my friend, Chef Fernanda at the restaurant invited me to attend the event. I didn't have the heart to tell her ... I hate Tequila! I really only have a cocktail on special occasions.

So the other night, as I was getting dressed, I reminded myself to have an open mind about this special event. I thought, who knows, maybe I might learn something new? When I arrived I gave Fernanda a big hug and we sat down to catch up before the festivities. She also assured me that everything on the menu was Gluten Free, just for me! How sweet is that?! A really handsome and nice waiter, Andrew, came over and introduced himself to me and asked about what type of cocktail we wanted to start the night off. I thought to myself, yikes! how am I going to do this? Both Fernanda and he recommended a refreshing Grapefruit Cocktail with Cazadores Blanco, perfect for the summer. When it arrived I took a small sip and realized this is not the flavor I remembered. This was smooth and floral. I only had a few sips as I ate my favorite freshly made salsa and chips. I get really distracted when this is in front of me. The salsa has roasted tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, onion and I am not sure what peppers. I tried to get the recipe but no luck! The corn chips are perfectly crisp with such flavor. They sprinkle sea salt and squeeze fresh lime juice on them while they are still hot from the fryer. I just about polished off the chips and salsa, the first course arrived. I did notice, however that the combination of the drink with the chips and salsa went really well together. The flavors were fresh and bright.

To learn more about the history of Cazadores Tequila explained by Tania, their Ambassador, look at the info on their website and video. Some interesting things to note, in 2001, Mexico and the European Union ruled that it was forbidden that tequila be produced outside of Mexico. The Western Blue Agave plant is grown in 5 states in the Highlands of Mexico - Jalisco, Nayarit, Guanajuato, Michoacan and Tamaulipas. Tequila can only be called "tequila" if it has at least 51% Tequilana Western Blue Agave and adhere to the standards of the TRC. If it is less than 100% you will not feel well after consuming it! You will get the infamous worst hangover ever! Cazadores and Corzo Tequila is high end and you will not feel ill but please drink responsibly. She also explained to us that the factory plays classical music during the fermentation process to allow the yeast to thrive. It takes 12 years to grow an agave mother plant, from which the sprouts grow. The Pina, the middle section, is where the juices are extracted. It takes 4 days to cook and process. (Other brands do it within hours, thus poor quality.) They must distill the agave 2 times by law then it goes into a barrel to age and extract the vanilla, chocolate creamy flavors from the wood.

Just then, it was time to sample the Blanco - sip, swirl, swallow and exhale slowly ... wow! ... it was nice and also time for the first course of the meal.

Ceviche! So fresh from the sea, cold, citrus marinated Ahi tuna and shrimp served so beautifully atop an avocado half.

In between, Tania told us about Reposado, made from 100% Blue Agave, rested for over two months in new small American white oak casks. Rich aroma, floral and slightly sweet. It goes really well with - Oranges sprinkled with Cinnamon! It was so good and I was so shocked that it was sweet and creamy, two words I would not think of using when describing ... Tequila!


And now the main course ...
Carne Tampiquena - A northern Mexico favorite from Tampico - Grilled Painted Hills steak served with cheese enchiladas topped with the absolute best mole sauce I have ever had! I think the server said it had 24 ingredients! The creamiest rajas (roasted, peeled poblano peppers and onions) and refried beans were on the side.

Oh my goodness ... let's just say I lived in the moment with this meal. I savored each and every bite. I appreciated all of the flavors from the mole, to the rajas ... and then I realized that my tastebuds were so happy because they had been introduced to something new. Pairings that were not my typical favorites and yet slightly different. Orange instead of lime ... Cinnamon, which I absolutely love, with a variety of peppers, it was as if my palate had a rebirth! I could suddenly taste the various levels of the food, simply citrus to the spice of the peppers. I was so happy that I went to this event. I learned so much about how pairings in different ways with quality beverages can make all the difference in the world to enjoy a meal. So typically we think of pairing beer or wine. I never would have thought of pairing Tequila. I suggest the next time the there is an event like this at Mexico Cantina y Veracruz Cooking that you gather your friends and go! Awesome food, drinks and friends!

Wait ... wait ... we finished off the meal with the most beautiful sugar nest domed flan and a few sips of Cazadores Anjeo, which is aged for 12 months and is just for sipping.
Thank you to everyone for such a lovely evening. I really enjoyed talking to everyone and learning about something that I thought ... I didn't like. I am a changed woman!
Lisa

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BREAKING NEWS – GLUTEN FREE FOOD at Safeco Field

April 6th, 2010 at 7:39 am by Lisa - Gluten Free Foodie
YES! Gluten Free Foodies can enjoy baseball and Gluten Free Food at Safeco Field!
Wahhhooo!!!!

Centerplate, the exclusive caterer for Safeco Field, is going to offer more fresh, local, healthy and YES ... believe it or not ... affordable options.

They have expanded the vegetarian menu featuring fresh whole fruit, vegan and organic selections and now ...GLUTEN FREE foods - Halibut and Chips.

The concessions stand at 132 on the Main Concourse has had a makeover during the off season and is now also featuring a "healthier" menu offering organic and vegetarian options including - smoothies and Gluten Free "Kind Plus" snack bars.

There are other items mentioned like hand cut fries by Kennebec Potatoes, but it did not say if the fryers are dedicated Gluten Free. Please make sure that you ask and read everything before you consume any food that you don't make but at least the people at Safeco Field and the Mariners are more aware about Gluten Free Foodies like us! THANK YOU !!!

You can read more about this exciting news on the King 5 News web site
http://www.king5.com/sports/baseball/New-menu-items-at-Safeco-Field-89948472.html

Play Ball!!!!

Lisa
glutenfreefoodie@gmail.com
P.S. The photo of the delicious Halibut & Chips with a crisp green salad is my photo of a meal that I enjoy at home! The Halibut is from Star-Fish Foods and can be found at your local grocery and specialty markets. Enjoy!
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Gluten Free Foodies Event 1/30/10 at Mike’s Four Star BBQ

January 25th, 2010 at 11:35 am by Lisa - Gluten Free Foodie
Mike's Four Star BBQ Ribs ... howdy!

Mike's Four Star BBQ Ribs ... howdy!

Just a reminder that the Gluten Free Foodies will be in Port Gamble eating some absolutely delicious Mike’s Four Star BBQGluten Free meats and sauces … just order it naked! (This picture is a three-way – choice of 3 meats -without the bun, BBQ beans and coleslaw included.) 

mike's 4 star bbq 3 way

Ahhh…. just the thought of a rack of ribs, tender and smoky beef brisket or pulled pork and chicken is making me really hungry!  The absolute best is the sausage that Mike makes daily… hopefully he will make extra for us!  Don’t forget the sides – Smoky BBQ Beans and Carolina Coleslaw … sweet and tangy without mayo!  I love the slaw! … Mike is even going to make us some fresh crispy Old Mill Chips and French Fries if we order them!

Do I have your Gluten Free appetite revved up yet?

I hope to see you  at  Mike’s Four Star BBQ – 4719 NE State Hwy. 104 Port Gamble, WA , in the historic service station located next to Gamble Bay Coffee. Parking is available next to the building on both sides and just across the street.

Bring your friends and family to meet other Gluten Free Foodies.  No Fee for the event other than the cost of the food.  We will each pay as we order.

We will be there between 1 PM until at least 3 PM.  If you have any questions or would like to let me know that you are attending please email me glutenfreefoodie@gmail.com

Looking forward to seeing you at Mike’s Four Star BBQ!

Lisa – Gluten Free Foodie

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Learning to live Gluten Free is a challenge. Gathering with like minded people while exchanging ideas, life experiences and gluten free food is more interesting! So I created, Gluten Free Foodies, to support Gluten Intolerant and other Food Sensitive people by gathering at monthly events and celebrating the foods that we can eat! Feel free to send me an email at glutenfreefoodie@gmail.com After all, didn't Erma Bombeck once say ... "I am not a glutton, I am an explorer of food."

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