Gluten Free and Allergen Free Expo to be Held in Chicago

Living Without, a magazine for people with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity and food allergies, has become the title sponsor of the 4th annual Gluten & Allergen Free Expo, to be held April 29 - May 1 in Chicago.

Editor of Living Without, Alicia Woodward says “This Expo features a variety of experts, valuable information about great tasting specialty products, cooking and baking tips, recipes, and much more.”



More than 70 vendors will showcase their products.  Attendees can sit in on cooking and baking classes taught by well-respected chefs, nutritionists and cookbook authors to learn tips for preparing gluten free/allergen free meals and snacks.  Participants will enjoy lively presentations, taste recipes and have the opportunity to ask questions and interact with experts.

The Expo also features a designated nut-free area, kids’ activities and performers, and a special allergen-friendly cooking class for children.

For registration information, hotel deals and to sign up for e-mail notices, visit the Gluten and Allergen Free Expo site.

Anyone already registered or planning to attend?

iPhone App for Gluten Free

I don't own an iPhone, but I can't help being amazed by all the useful apps users can get. There are applications for working out, traveling, making dinner and managing your money. We're talking thousands of apps.

Now, for those who need to avoid gluten, ZEER has announced the glutenScan app. For a monthly fee, subscribers can get help with grocery shopping, while grocery shopping. Simply by typing in a name or UPC number, users get information about whether a product contains gluten. It even recommends gluten-free alternatives.

Now, if they would only come up with an app that does my work-out, handles the grocery shopping and makes my meals...

I can dream.