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Thanks for your generosity, Jules!

Coming to a store near you this summer–

I’ve gotta’ tell you….I’m really excited about this!  Not just that we will have another product to choose from to eat safely, but that gluten-free products are making it to mainstream companies!  It’s an exciting time to be Celiac (yeah, I know that sounded weird).

I haven’t found these products on the shelves in the Grand Rapids area, yet, but you can order them from Amazon.  Links for your convenience:

• Brownies
• Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Devil’s Food Cake
• Yellow Cake

You can find out more on the new Gluten-Free Betty Crocker website, but all GF mixes are made in a dedicated facility and they are Kosher.  Kudos to Betty Crocker for making life easier for those eating Gluten-Free!!!

From Jamie Bowman:

I am hosting a Pampered Chef party at my house on Saturday July 11th, @ 1:00. Since we are Gluten Intolerant, the Rep will be preparing Gluten Free Food, I believe the main dish is Grilled Fajitas. You are welcome to come and see what ideas they have, I am always open to new food ideas, and I do love their products. Jamie Bowman 3275 Wood School Rd, Middleville. jbowman@tkschools.org

Gluten Free Sampling
Featuring Local Bakery — Midge’s Muffins
Thursday June 25 — 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Robin will be in the Tasting Kitchen offering samples of her delicious gluten free muffins.

August 16 (Sunday) – 21 (Friday)

$450 is our grand camp fee for 2009.
$75 deposit is required to hold a spot. Checks made out to Camp Manitou-Lin.

Send to:
Nicole VanZwoll
3614 Ridgefield Rd.
Lansing, MI 48906

The full amount (and paperwork) is due two weeks before camp, on August 2, 2009

Ages 7 – 14 (Co-ed) Each to their own cabins.

If you have questions about this, do email me at eclansingmi@yahoo.com or my camp email at
glutenfreemichigankidscamp@yahoo.com or call my home at 517-886-5025.

Tonight’s meeting is canceled and we are starting our summer break early. See you all in September!

1 c. oil
3 1/2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp. salt
3 1/2 c. GF All purpose flour mix
1 3/4 tsp. xanthum gum
2/3 c. water
2 c. pumpkin
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. baking soda

2 c. powdered sugar
1 tbsp. softened butter
4-6 tbsp. water
1/2 tsp. vanilla or almond extract

• Do not make too thin or most of the glaze will end up on the cake plate.

Let cake cool for about 30 – 45 minutes before removing from pan then drizzle the glaze over the cake.

Thanks, Rachelle, for sharing this family favorite!

If you missed the April meeting, you missed a real treat!  Bridget brought in some homemade Morning Glory Muffins that were absolutely AMAZING!  She’s been nice enough to share the recipe with us!  Enjoy!

Thanks Bridget!

Look at what I found at Meijer today!  –>

I was so excited, I could hardly stand it!  According to Sure Foods Living…

I spoke with General Mills customer service today to confirm that Corn Chex, Cinnamon Chex, Strawberry Chex, and Honey Nut Chex have also been re-formulated to be gluten-free. The General Mills representative said that if any of their cereals are gluten-free it will be clearly marked on the front and side of the box and that some cereals may be rolled out in only some parts of the country at first. UPDATE: Gluten-free versions of Chex will officially be available on June 1st. Thanks to The Gluten-Free Homemaker for this detail!

I’m really excited to try the other GF flavors when they hit the stores!  I think when I went GF 2 1/2 years ago, there was just Rice, Corn, and Wheat Chex.  They also had a Frosted Mini Chex, which was really good…but, alas…I degress.

Also, according to Gluten Free Philly…

Other General Mills cereals that are GF-friendly include Honey Kix and Chocolate Lucky Charms.

I’ve been eating Trix on occasion, but I didn’t know about these others.  Way to Go, General Mills!  The Gluten-free Community applauds you!

Another big announcement that I just found out about from Starbucks…

Starting May 5 we will be launching the Gluten-free Orange Valencia Cake with Almonds….This product was inspired by the passionate responses we heard from you on My Starbucks Idea.  [I voted in this!]

The Orange Valencia Cake is a delicious moist citrus cake bursting with Valencia oranges and topped with crunchy almonds.  Not only is it gluten-free, it is also prepared with 7 simple ingredients: Whole Eggs, Valencia Orange Pulp, Almonds, Sugar, Orange Peel, Gluten Free Baking Powder, and Orange Oil.  Plus it delivers 30% of your daily value of vitamin C.

Keep on the look out for it in the pastry case with a sign that says “gluten-free.”  A single cake will be displayed unwrapped so you can see it clearly, but don’t worry.   They all come individually packaged to prevent cross contamination.

Way to Go Starbucks for listening to your customers and being sensitive to the needs of your gluten-free fans!