Hi Friends of G-Free in the City,
For four years now, I have been successfully running my company, G-Free in the City as a website, but unfortunately, late last year it came down with a case of malware and I have not been able to fix it. Luckily...I never shut this one down and have been DYING to blog and share once again.
Since last posting I've had some major milestones. I graduated from the full-time MBA program at the University of Texas (where I launched my company!), have worked for two entrepreneurship accelerators as a consultant and marketing guru and am now working for the brand spanking new 365 by Whole Foods Market store concept as the Marketing Programs Manager. Phew! My new job has been exciting and time-consuming but I'm learning even more about food than I knew before.
While I was "gone", I worked with 9 different cities and added over 950 restaurant menus to G-Free in the City. I plan on continuing to post and share those here as I work on fixing my broken baby.
I'm excited to be back AND planning a wedding. Don't worry - there will be many updates and posts on the process (wedding cake, all gluten-free and vegan already ordered) as I navigate that process.
Chat soon!
Jaime
MISSION, KS, Apr 26, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- (Family Features) Cookouts, picnics and barbecues mean sharing food and good fun with family and friends. For those living gluten-free, whether due to dietary restrictions or personal choice, these gatherings can cause added stress, as finding foods they can eat may prove difficult. Likewise, gluten-free eaters may worry they'll be perceived as picky or difficult.
But with today's great tasting gluten-free options, such as cookies and brownies, hotdog and hamburger buns, and even pizza crusts, gluten-free individuals can now join in the hot-off-the-grill goodness.
Gluten-free breads, including hamburger and hotdog buns, have come a long way over the past few years. In fact, makers like Udi's Gluten Free Foods are leading the way in making gluten-free products that taste just as good, if not better, than their gluten-filled counterparts. That means whether you're noshing on a hamburger or a hotdog, you'll have the freedom to choose a delicious gluten-free bun to wrap around your favorite cookout fare.
Hosting your own backyard barbeque? Here are some simple tips to make gluten-free grilling deliciously easy and safe for all your guests:
-- Always check the labels. Gluten shows up in some surprising places,
including marinades, condiments and even some processed meats.
-- Many grilling side dishes are naturally gluten-free, so set out plenty
of potato salad, grilled vegetables, corn on the cob, melon and other
fruits, and baked beans.
-- Grill any gluten-free foods first -- that way you'll avoid the
possibility of cross-contamination with foods that do contain gluten.
You can also grill individual meals inside foil or parchment packets
and prevent cross-contamination that way, too.
-- If you're going to someone else's party, bring your own crackers and
snacks, and even your own gluten-free buns.
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