HEALTH WARNING: Biodegradable STRAWS may have GLUTEN IN THEM.

I just saw this on an FB post for the page: Beyond Celiac. It takes a lot to shock me, but this notice did.  I'm not going to paraphrase it. I've included it as written here:

"UPDATE: ...Wheat paste or other "edible" adhesives seem plausible for straws, and we felt the caution was warranted. As always, we strive to be evidence-based and needed to do more research before issuing the cautionary note. Some restaurants *do* use actual pasta for straws, so if nothing else, we want people to be aware of hidden sources of gluten where you might not imagine to find it. We will continue to try to get to the bottom of the paper straw issue.

Attention: Paper straws can contain gluten, as can other natural or biodegradable straws that use wheat starch as a binding agent. Some restaurants even use pasta straws!

When eating out at a restaurant or coffee shop, be careful when using a paper straw -- always ask for more information and if none is available, do not use the straw.

For other environmentally-friendly options, consider metal straws, straws made from bamboo or hay, or no straw at all!"

Let's be safe out there. Just like bringing our own gf crackers and breads out to restaurants, maybe keep some safe straws in your car, handbag, or backpack, too.

Have a good weekend!  

See you soon at the Nourished Festival in Dallas, Sept. 7 & 8

THE NOURISHED FESTIVAL is coming to Dallas - everything you need to know!

#1)  The details... (it's less than 8 weeks away!)

SEPTEMBER 7-8, 2019

10:00 am - 3:00 pm on Saturday the 7th

10:00 am - 3:00 pm on Sunday the 8th

DALLAS MARKET HALL-NORTH HALL

2200 Stemmons Freeway (public enters off Market Center Blvd.)

Dallas, TX 75207

Parking is FREE.  Wifi is FREE.

#2) What do you get with your Festival Ticket?

• Entry into the vendor fair with 100+ exhibiting brands
• Coupons from the best gluten-free & allergen-friendly brands
• Free samples from exhibitors - including hot and cold selections of
  baked goods, gooey pizza, crunchy snacks & refreshing healthy options
• Discounted products available for purchase
• Informative classes related to the special diet lifestyle
• Free reusable bag to carry your goodies
• The chance to meet your favorite brands, restaurants, authors & bloggers

#3) Click here for tickets and a great time with a fun mission -
       to eat well regardless of our allergies, and for the betterment
       of our health.

      https://nourishedfestival.com/expos/dallas

All about buns (that got your attention) for 4th of July

What's the worst gluten free product? Bread.  What's the most desired gluten free product? Bread.
Do you see a theme here?

Well, WalMart (of all stores) did, too. They have taken the plunge and have gone with varied assortment of SCHAR products that are, almost as great as regular bread in the "rolls and buns" category.

The Schar bread products include ciabatta rolls that will rival the best of any bakery (especially when toasted or grilled) and the new sandwich rolls that are like small hoagie/submarine rolls. There are even good hamburger rolls.  The key if to toast, grill, or warm them up for flavor and texture that is just like REAL bread.

There is the chew, flavor, and consistency of real bread. And these two items, as well as many more are available of in WalMart grocery stores in the section for "gluten free foods" (marked with a yellow sign).  Even more exciting, WalMart has an extensive collection of products online (over 1000!). If you order over $50 of any food products, shipping is FREE.

Have a Happy G-Free 4th of July!

(photo credit: SCHAR.com)