November 2019
November Annual Holiday Potluck
Our holiday potluck is always a fun event! Each family brings a gluten-free side dish – salads, veggies, or desserts – to serve 8-10 people. We ask that you bring a list of ingredients for your dish so that those with other allergies can make sure they can have some of your dish. It would be even better if you could bring copies of the recipe to share with the group. That is a good way to expand your gluten-free…
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Dinner at Sopapilla’s — A Taste of New Mexico
With their gluten-free menu, you can choose tasty New Mexican dishes such as nachos, tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, tamales, shrimp and grits, table-side prepared guacamole, etc. They have a variety of margaritas and other drinks. Desserts include a chocolate crème brulée that should be gluten-free
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September 2020
November 2020
Zoom meeting with Chef Jason Laiacona
Chef Jason Laiacona, of Miel Restaurant in Nashville, will demonstrate gluten-free 3 recipes you could add to your holiday fare. After his demonstration, we will have a Sharing Opportunity to share a recipe or dish preparation that your family enjoys. If you don't have a recipe to share, you can gather great ideas for your holiday meals shared by our other talented members. If you are not receiving the newsletter via email and would like to join our Zoom meeting,…
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March 2021
Zoom meeting with Patricia Esposito
Patricia Esposito, Dietitian at the Vanderbilt Medical Center's Center for Human Nutrition, will discuss with us the increased risk of malabsorption in Celiac Disease. Specifically, the increased risk of vitamin and mineral deficiencies such Vitamin D, iron, and several B Vitamins. She will review the importance of following a well-balanced gluten free diet to aid in prevention and treatment of these deficiencies, along with recommendations for regular follow up with your physician. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88507552877?pwd=RjFqY044L0tZMXVXV29PbEM1dStKZz09 Meeting ID: 885 0755…
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Zoom meeting with Dr. Dawn Adams
Dr. Dawn Adams, the director of the Center for Human Nutrition at Vanderbilt, is scheduled to speak to us about upcoming clinical trials related to celiac disease. Zoom meeting details to come
Find out more »September 2021
NCAT Zoom Meeting: Gluten Detection Service Dog!
Zoom Meeting: We will send you a link and a password so only our members and guests can get in the Zoom classroom. One of our own NCAT members, Gretchen Mansourian, is going to share with us how she is training her clever dog, Archie, to detect gluten in foods at restaurants and in products she brings home. She will review the current laws pertaining to Celiac disease as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as well as…
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