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Charlotte Celiac Connection Event #20
<<< Last Event for 2006 >>>
When? Saturday ~ Nov. 18, 2006
Time? 12:00 noon
Where? Red Bowl ~ Asian Bistro
RSVP By: Thurs. 11/16
Note: Shopping Afterwards @ A&S Natural Health
<<< Last Event for 2006 >>>
When? Saturday ~ Nov. 18, 2006
Time? 12:00 noon
Where? Red Bowl ~ Asian Bistro
RSVP By: Thurs. 11/16
Note: Shopping Afterwards @ A&S Natural Health
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Red Bowl - Restaurant!
Asian Bistro
845 Stockbridge Dr.
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 802-5666
http://www.redbowltegacay.com
For a copy of the Gluten-Free Menu, see http://www.redbowltegacay.com/glutenfree.html
Directions from Charlotte area: Take I-77 going south to exit 88 - Gold Hill road (2 miles
south of Carowinds into SC) . When you get off make a right and stay in the right lane.
Take this straight up to intersection of Gold hill and US 160. At the intersection the left
corner is a shopping center , across the street on the left side is a Sunoco Gas station. On
the right is a Church and across the street on the right is a Eckard drug store. Go
straight across the intersection and there is a shopping center with a Lowes foods. Make a
right into the shopping center and the Asian Bowl is straight ahead.
A&S Natural Health - Gluten-Free Store!
1741 Gold Hill Road
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 547-1142
~ Just across the street from the Red Bowl
Asian Bistro
845 Stockbridge Dr.
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 802-5666
http://www.redbowltegacay.com
For a copy of the Gluten-Free Menu, see http://www.redbowltegacay.com/glutenfree.html
Directions from Charlotte area: Take I-77 going south to exit 88 - Gold Hill road (2 miles
south of Carowinds into SC) . When you get off make a right and stay in the right lane.
Take this straight up to intersection of Gold hill and US 160. At the intersection the left
corner is a shopping center , across the street on the left side is a Sunoco Gas station. On
the right is a Church and across the street on the right is a Eckard drug store. Go
straight across the intersection and there is a shopping center with a Lowes foods. Make a
right into the shopping center and the Asian Bowl is straight ahead.
A&S Natural Health - Gluten-Free Store!
1741 Gold Hill Road
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 547-1142
~ Just across the street from the Red Bowl
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Summary
The Restaurant & Lunch
Today’s lunch at the Red Bowl was absolutely the best way to end our year! I almost
thought we would have to cancel because of a low response rate but then a quick reminder
brought 13 of us together. Joseph, the manager of Red Bowl, made sure our afternoon was
perfect! The Red Bowl always had a great menu but with each visit it seems like something
new is added, it’s just incredible. The menu has appetizers, soups, entrees and now a
dessert. They always give us the back room and let us take our time chatting away. We
will be forever loyal to the Red Bowl for all they do for us! We have several members who
dine there every week and I only wish I lived closer because I would be there at least once
a week too! Maybe the Red Bowl should consider expanding with new locations in the South
Park and North Lake mall areas J !
Welcome to our Newest Member
We welcomed Kim to our group who is the newest member and recently diagnosed (just a few
days ago). It is all a little overwhelming and no one understands this more than I. Kim was
in good company today with more experienced celiacs. After the meeting, Kim and I went to
the A&S Health store. We walked around, talked about the different products, and then,
of course, bought just a few things. Kim has a much better handle on what to do than I did
at two days, so I think she will be just fine!
Best Wishes
We wish Carol all the best! Although Carol does not have celiac (Rebecca’s mom), she has
her own share of health issues. Carol has not been feeling well lately and has had to miss
the past several months. She is undergoing testing to try and figure out what’s wrong. So,
please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. We miss seeing you Carol!
Celiac Hot Topics
The following is only a sample of the topics we discussed:
Rebecca Says…
Well, today was a small meeting before the winter holidays. I learned several new things
and helped Kim, our newest member, with some important information. I realized today that
I have a lot to share and I think, one day, I will make a good MD! This was another
wonderful meeting for the last one for the year. I hope to see everyone next year!
Closing Notes…
This has been a wonderful year and a year of growth. We have seen so much activity to
increase awareness here in Charlotte and around the country. Also, gluten-free products
are becoming more available locally. So, it just keeps getting better. I can hardly wait to
see what 2007 has in store for us!
Our next meeting will be in the New Year at Table (near Earth Fare in South Charlotte) on
January 20th. We have not been there before but Table comes highly recommended. Chef
Gene, Blue, personally trained the chef of Table. I will continue to send out news items
and please continue to send me anything you want to share with the group.
I wish everyone all the best in the upcoming holidays!
Warm Regards, Janet
The Restaurant & Lunch
Today’s lunch at the Red Bowl was absolutely the best way to end our year! I almost
thought we would have to cancel because of a low response rate but then a quick reminder
brought 13 of us together. Joseph, the manager of Red Bowl, made sure our afternoon was
perfect! The Red Bowl always had a great menu but with each visit it seems like something
new is added, it’s just incredible. The menu has appetizers, soups, entrees and now a
dessert. They always give us the back room and let us take our time chatting away. We
will be forever loyal to the Red Bowl for all they do for us! We have several members who
dine there every week and I only wish I lived closer because I would be there at least once
a week too! Maybe the Red Bowl should consider expanding with new locations in the South
Park and North Lake mall areas J !
Welcome to our Newest Member
We welcomed Kim to our group who is the newest member and recently diagnosed (just a few
days ago). It is all a little overwhelming and no one understands this more than I. Kim was
in good company today with more experienced celiacs. After the meeting, Kim and I went to
the A&S Health store. We walked around, talked about the different products, and then,
of course, bought just a few things. Kim has a much better handle on what to do than I did
at two days, so I think she will be just fine!
Best Wishes
We wish Carol all the best! Although Carol does not have celiac (Rebecca’s mom), she has
her own share of health issues. Carol has not been feeling well lately and has had to miss
the past several months. She is undergoing testing to try and figure out what’s wrong. So,
please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. We miss seeing you Carol!
Celiac Hot Topics
The following is only a sample of the topics we discussed:
- Of course, the #1 topic was the 2006 International Celiac Disease Symposium
that I attended last weekend in New York, NY. I cannot say enough wonderful
things about this conference. Dr. Green and his team did a superb job! The event
was very well organized, the topics relevant and useful, the meals were great and
receptions beyond words. There were so many important items and tips to share. My
summary document is available to anyone who requests it.
- We also talked about the challenges of raising celiac children. How do you ensure
they know enough not to take gluten items. In addition, how do you work through
issues of peer pressures or other parents (of celiac children) who are more liberal
in their approach? The school systems in Charlotte do allow parents to let their
children bring their own lunches and snacks, which is helpful. It is strongly
recommended you meet with child’s teacher to explain celiac.
- Charlotte just came back from a Carnival cruise and said she made it through
without a problem. Mind you, this was not a gluten-free cruise. Management worked
with Charlotte and she was able to easily dine in the main dining room.
- Gene testing – when is this necessary and will insurance cover it? Dr. Green, the
last time he was in Charlotte, said that it was probably a good idea for celiac
parents to get the children genetically tested (or if you have one of several
children that are celiac). If they don’t have the DQ2 or DQ8 gene then you or
they do not have to worry and can eat gluten with ease. I doubt insurance would
cover gene testing if you are already diagnosed and are just curious. Someone at
the conference told me that it costs about $400 to get the gene test.
- We discussed the reversibility of celiac. Apparently, a holistic doctor has
developed a program that claims, if followed, could reverse celiac. I, on the other
hand, have never heard of reversible celiac. I do not believe any of the expert
celiac doctors would support the idea that celiac is reversible. It was never
mentioned during the International Symposium in New York. Once a celiac always a
celiac!
- Lettuce wraps – although quite a few celiacs still go the traditional route and
make sandwiches using gluten-free bread. An alternative is to take your favorite
sandwich fillers and wrap them in lettuce leafs. Buy the big Romaine leaves and you’
ll see that they wrap easily. You can also easily spread mayo on them too!
- Thanksgiving – there has been lots of turkey talk lately! You still need to do your
homework but a fresh ButterBall or Alison’s Family Farms turkey are both safe!
The A&S Health Store carries gluten-free frozen piecrusts and a stuffing mix.
You should be able to have a traditional thanksgiving dinner and be thankful that you
are diagnosed in this day in age. I know I am!
- Dream Dinners – Alecia is going to stop by and talk to the manager to find out if
they would do a special night for our group. Dream Dinners supplies everything you
need to plan and prepare meals ahead. So, if it works out then we would select the
meals we want, make a trip there to assemble and take home to freeze. Check out
the web-site at www.dreamdinners.com
- Restaurant Card (a repeat – because it’s important) - When dining at restaurants
that do not have a gluten-free menu, it is very important to use a restaurant card.
Do this even if you make up your own. I created one that I can print four to a page
then cut, fold (click here for page), and keep several in your wallet. Since I’ve been
using a card, I think I can say I’ve only had one mistake. The card allows the
manager and/or chef to read it privately and at their own speed. It is a great
reinforcement of the verbal discussion and you don’t risk 3rd party communication
error.
- Garlic – a natural antibiotic. However, you need to dice it and swallow whole. It
slides down easily with applesauce. The chemical allicin is released when
chopping/mincing garlic. Allicin has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties
and helps to normalize blood sugar.
Rebecca Says…
Well, today was a small meeting before the winter holidays. I learned several new things
and helped Kim, our newest member, with some important information. I realized today that
I have a lot to share and I think, one day, I will make a good MD! This was another
wonderful meeting for the last one for the year. I hope to see everyone next year!
Closing Notes…
This has been a wonderful year and a year of growth. We have seen so much activity to
increase awareness here in Charlotte and around the country. Also, gluten-free products
are becoming more available locally. So, it just keeps getting better. I can hardly wait to
see what 2007 has in store for us!
Our next meeting will be in the New Year at Table (near Earth Fare in South Charlotte) on
January 20th. We have not been there before but Table comes highly recommended. Chef
Gene, Blue, personally trained the chef of Table. I will continue to send out news items
and please continue to send me anything you want to share with the group.
I wish everyone all the best in the upcoming holidays!
Warm Regards, Janet
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