Since everyone loved the new gluten free buns at Red Robin so much, I asked the manager which brand they use. My understanding is that French Meadow Bakery is highly regarded in the GF community for their commitment to standards. You might want to check out their website to read about the company and download a coupon. Not sure the buns are available in town yet but I have seen some of their other products at Health Wise Foods.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
November Social
A big thank you to Red Robin for so graciously accommodating our group. While they have probably had groups of 27 or more before, it was a first for them to host so many ordering gluten free. They ran out of the color-coded baskets and the manager said she would order more.
One lesson learned is that no matter where we go and whether there is an official gluten free menu or not, we cannot assume anything. If the gluten free menu states a salad should not have croutons, we must remind the server to make a note for the chef.
The gluten free buns (from French Meadow Bakery) were a big hit, although be prepared for the surcharge. Most places offering gluten free bread do the same thing (like Jason’s Deli) because it costs the restaurant more to order the GF version.
The evening seemed to be a hit—we will have to plan more socials in 2012!
Jane Fry
We were saddened to hear that one of our members, Jane Fry, passed away November 21st. A link to the obituary is provided below. Jane was one of our founding members and looked for ways to further the cause of gluten intolerance awareness.
Monday, November 21, 2011
More Research
Fascinating new research published in Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News: NOVEMBER 2011 | VOLUME: 62:11
The strongest wording I have found advocating genetic testing, from Frits Koning, PhD: “…I would advise HLA-typing of the child [when a first-degree relative of the child has celiac.] If the child is not HLA-DQ2- or HLA-DQ8-positive, there is no risk. If the child happens to be HLA-DQ2- and/or HLA-DQ8-positive, there’s a 70% to 80% chance he or she will have celiac disease and parents should watch out for symptoms after introducing gluten.”
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Come Join Us!
If you are visiting this site because you saw mention of us in the Montgomery Advertiser, you may have the same question I received earlier today. Yes, we were trying to get an approximate head count for tonight’s social at Red Robin, but you can absolutely join us. We will have information and fliers and membership forms on hand.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Red Robin Social
I love to share progress in the gluten free community! I called the manager of Red Robin yesterday to confirm our November social for Tuesday, Nov. 15th at 6 p.m. Our members will receive 10 percent off our orders that night. Manager Sheila Moon shared that her restaurant just received a shipment of gluten free buns! We can still order burgers and sandwiches in their lettuce wedges but now we have the option of traditional buns.
Her one request was a headcount so that she can ensure she has enough servers. Please let me know by Thursday, November 10th (email dr.hetrick@charter.net or call 334-328-5942) if you plan to attend and how many will be coming with you.
Meanwhile, you can start perusing the Red Robin GF Menu.
Note that where the menu states order with “no bun” we will now be able to request a GF bun.
If you are interested in GIG-Montgomery but have not been able to attend a meeting yet, you are welcome to join us at Red Robin. We will have membership information and forms with us. Just let me know!
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