Here is an article I received from St. Luke’s South Hospital in my hometown of Kansas City: May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that is triggered by consuming the protein called gluten (found in wheat, barley, and rye). Three million Americans have celiac disease, but only 200,000 know that they have it! Celiac disease is hereditary; therefore, if you are diagnosed with it, your first- and second-degree relatives should be screened also. Symptoms of the disease are diarrhea, abdominal pain, irritability, depression, bloating, gas, delayed growth,...

This looks like it is going to be an awesome event this year! I already have an event I need to be at in St. Louis on Saturday night, but I am scoping out flights to get me in and out on Saturday. Even just the vendor fair on Saturday morning make it worth going.  Check out the website for all the information. . . . . The Expo Includes: Two full-days of gluten-free/dairy-free cooking demonstrations by notable chefs, cookbook authors and nutritionists Printed recipes so you can follow along, take notes and ask questions about successful replacement ingredients for common allergens such as soy,...