A Canadian Celiac Podcast

I was invited to attend the Restaurant Show in Toronto in February, where I met with many gluten free producers pitching their foods to restaurants and food service companies.  For reference some of the companies I spoke to were:  Made Good at www.madegoodfoods.com Kinnikinnick at www.kinnikinnick.com Mrs. Crimbles www.mrscrimbles.com Toufayan Bakeries www.toufayan.com Marc Angelo Foods www.marcan...

Shelley Case is a well-known Dietitian and international expert on all aspects of the gluten-free diet. Shelley and I discuss labelling laws in Canada and the US to help you determine the safety of packaged foods.  We also talk about the safety of gluten-free oats. You can reach Shelley through her website at www.shelleycase.com .  We also referenced Tricia Thompson of www.glutenfreewatchdog.com.

I have known these two cookbook authors for many years.  We have a special connection since their very first gluten-free cookbook. Join my conversation with two old friends about their recent and final gluten-free cookbook – 100 Classic Gluten-Free Comfort Food Recipes.  We talk about their recipes choices and how they go about testing the recipes. The "cookbook ladies" do enjoy hearing from their...

Celiac Disease has many sides, and on this Episode, I speak with Sherry Scheideman, a Registered Clinical Counsellor about how to deal with many of the mental and social aspects that go along with a diagnosis.  Sherry gives us some great coping strategies.  You can reach her at her website www. SherryScheideman.com for further information. Please give the podcast a like or review on iTunes, or Goo...

Join me for a great discussion with Jerry Bigam, owner of Kinnikinnick Foods in Edmonton, Alberta.  We are all familiar with their every-increasing line of quality baked goods available throughout North America and beyond.  He takes us behind the process into how they come up with new products and what they're working on next.  There is a big shift in the direction of gluten free/allergen free and...

On this episode, I talk to Melanie Laroque, one of the owners of Whisked Bakery in Toronto. Melanie talks about the recent award they have won, and takes us behind the bakery case as we discuss some of the issues unique to a dedicated gluten free bakery.  The bakery website for more information is: www.glutenfreebakerytoronto.com Please give the podcast a like or review on iTunes, or Google Play M...

On this episode, I talk to Jacquie Peppler from the Gluten-Free Food Program, a new program endorsed by the Canadian Celiac Association to certify walk-in food establishments such as restaurants and bakeries as gluten free.  We talk about the process, the costs and the benefits.  The website for more information is: www.gf-verified.com Please give the podcast a like or review on iTunes, or Google...

On this episode, I talk to Christina Varro who is celiac and an avid traveller.  She has travelled and navigated eating gluten free in more than 25 countries worldwide.  She is a photographer and a wealth of knowledge about many different aspects of travel.  Her websites and blogs can be found at www. ChristinaVarro.com www. Cantstopdreaming.com www. Foodventure.ca Please give the podcast a like o...

Join my discussion with Ellen Bayens of The Celiac Scene.  Ellen has worked tirelessly to provide quality information on places to eat and buy great gluten free food on Vancouver Island.  In addition, her website features carefully researched information on chain restaurants both in Canada and the United States.  She presents comprehensive information on places to eat, trends and current news abou...

On my first episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Melissa Secord, the Executive Director of the Canadian Celiac Association .  We talk about the new logo, what's on the horizon, the ongoing benefits for members, and the depth of information on the CCA website.  The CCA is also on other media, and we talk about how they are getting their message out to all those concerned with celiac disease...