Gluten-Free Soft Serve Ice Cream, Anyone?

Italy Moves to Celiac Rock!
Italians are now moving to the rhythm of Celiac Rock thanks to Alessandro Palazzo, an Italian from the city of Modena, Italy.  Palazzo, a celiac himself, has composed a song in Italian to create more awareness about celiac disease in Italy. I happen to stumble upon Celiac Rock as I perused a celiac group discussion board on Facebook.  I was so impressed and moved by Alessandro’s music and enthusiasm, that I contacted him and asked if I could publish the lyrics of his song on my blog. Music has long been a vehicle to educate the public and create awareness about issues that impact our society.  Palazzo has utilized his musical skill to get the word out about cel

Alitalia Serves Gluten-Free Meal Option
Greetings from Italy!  In case you were wondering where I have been recently, I am on vacation in Calabria.  Curinga to be exact.  If you follow my other blog, Carmelo Orlando, you know that I am doing geneology research on my grandfather’s side of the family. With this post, I would like to report that it has been very easy to eat gluten-free in Italy.  It was also

Helping Amy O’Neil
The other day during my lunch break I was having a pity party.  I knew I needed to do something to shift my negative energy, so I got in my car and I took a drive to my favorite artsy, eclectic store in the Hamden Plaza.  As I strolled around the store, I came across a cookbook with a small sign that said, “Proceeds go to the Amy O’Neil Fund.”  I looked a bit more closely at the sign, and I realized she had a disease I had never heard of before: Epidermolysis Bullosa.  EB is a r

Greater New Haven Celiac Group Launches Website
The Greater New Haven Celiac Group has officially launched its new website. You can now visit the site to learn about upcoming events, membership, the gluten-free diet, as well as diagnosis for celiac disease.  There is also a Contact section, should you want to contact one of the members of the Greater New Haven Celiac Group. Don’t forget to save the website address in your bookmarks so

Celebrate National Celiac Awareness Day at Burton’s Grill
September 13th is National Celiac Awareness Day and Burton’s Grill is extending special invitation to gluten-free diners to celebrate the day at one of their five New England locations. If you haven’t been to a Burton’s Grill yet, this may be the perfect day to check out their extensive gluten-free