Plans for 2009

The leadership group had our annual planning meeting at the end of October. We are currently planning 4 meetings and 4 CEOs for 2009. Once the dates and locations are confirmed I will add them to the Dates to Remember section.

Starting with the February newsletter, all newsletters will now be posted online in addition to being mailed. If you would prefer to download it yourself and not receive a copy in the mail, let us know.

One announcement: The newsletter that was mailed had the incorrect date for the January CEO at PeiWei. It is actually Tuesday January 27th, not the 21st. The version posted here on the blog has the correct date.

We will be meeting Tuesday, January 27th at PeiWei (pronounced "pay-way") at New Market Square, 21st street and Maize Rd. We will meet at 6:30. If you would like to join us, please call in your reservation to Gayle Cloud at (316) 788-2531.

Thanks!

Staci

November 2009 Newsletter

OK. We've been trying to find a way to post the newsletters online...

This is our first test of a possible solution. Below is the link to the newsletter being sent out this month.

http://www.box.net/shared/ik58lltx6h

Key Lime Pie from Outback Steakhouse!

Outback Steakhouse has a Key Lime Pie. The normal crust is not gluten-free but Barb C. talked to a manager and provided them with a Gluten-Free Pecan Crust recipe. If you call at least 2 days in advance and talk to a manager, they are willing to make a pie with a gluten free crust so that you can order a slice of pie for desert.

I tried this and it is very good! Just remember to ask for a manager (Shawn, John, or Justin are the names I think). Also stress that it is the gluten free crust and make sure you talk with the manager when you go in for your meal/desert. A slice of pie is around $4.50 but it is a large slice.

I actually ordered whole pies. They charged me $30 plus tax per pie (and gave it to me in pieces), but it was worth it!

This is the Outback Steakhouse at 21st and Rock. The phone # is (316)634-6500.

Thanks Barb for thinking to ask about providing a GF Crust recipe!

-Staci

Food for Thought Gluten Free day

Got this email from Food for Thought...Thought I would pass it along.

Hello!

I though I would pass on this event to your group:

Food for Thought will be hosting its monthly gluten free day on Saturday, July 28th from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. We have found a wonderful new supplier of gluten-free products and will be sampling many of these great new products and lines. New items include: ready to eat frozen products, the top gluten-free line from Europe (Schar), baking mixes, ready to eat cake & pies and much more. This event is a fabulous chance for individuals to sample gluten free products and hopefully find new favorites.

Hope you can make it and see how good gluten free can be!
Regards,

Melinda Foley
Food For Thought, Inc.
2929 East Central Avenue
Wichita, KS 67214
316-683-6078 phone
316-683-4141 fax

Thanks!

Staci

Gluten-Free products at Central and Rock Dillons

I was at the Central and Rock Dillons this weekend and I was happy to find several things I've been looking for.

Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Oats
Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets
Glutino Crackers (the round ones)

I knew this Dillons had a nice variety of GF stuff but I was very happy to find these 3 things.

Anyway, thought I would let everyone know.

-Staci