Happy Celiac Awareness Day! Have some Zucchini Bread.

I was going to write an informational post about Celiac disease for Celiac Awareness Day (which is September 13th), but my good buddy Jules, of Jules Gluten Free explains it better than anyone on her blog, Jules Speaks, so just go there. Really. I'll bet you'll learn more in just a few minutes than you have from some of your doctors! (Including what this guy has to do with Celiac disease...)

Dr. Samuel Gee 13 September 1839-3 August 1911

But since I'd be doing a disservice to my fellow Celiacs by just cheating and posting a link to someone else's blog, how about a recipe? Okay, so maybe it is another blogger's recipe, but still...my friend Nicole has written three great gluten-free cookbooks and has a super cool site, Gluten Free on a Shoestring. Her Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread is yummy; truly a delicious way to use up some of summer's bounty. (Nicole is the reason I have bags of shredded zucchini stuffed in my freezer.) It's called bread, but you'll say cake. Or "Mmmm." Or both.

www.glutenfreeonashoestring.com

 Gluten Free on a Shoestring's Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
by Nicole Hunn

Be sure to check out all the recipes on the site. You'll find great tips and different options there. -trish

New to Gluten-Free? Never fear, Jules is here!

When I was diagnosed with Celiac disease 10+ years ago, I only knew of one person with the same malady.  There was little decent information in the bookstores and virtually none on the web.  I had to figure out a whole new lifestyle pretty much on my own; even my GI doctor admitted to not knowing much about it, only that the blood tests and biopsies confirmed that I had it. 

If you've been recently diagnosed, consider yourself lucky!  (I know - it doesn't feel that way - just trust me...)  Jules Shepherd, inventor of gluten-free flours, author, blogger, public speaker and all around awesome person, has compiled all the "need-to-know" info in her e-book "New-to-Gluten-Free."  It contains Jules' best tips and tricks, recipes and encouragement.  The best part?  It's totally free!  (I told you she was awesome!)  Jules wants everyone who needs to be gluten-free to have the best start possible.  If I had had this e-book when I was first diagnosed, I would have been spared years of mistakes that caused way too much illness, frustration and even tears. 

www.julesglutenfree.com

Please, check it out.  You have nothing to lose except some misery.