Charlotte Celiac Connection - Event #6!
When? Saturday ~ September 17, 2005
Time? Noon
Where? Janet's Place
South Park area
When? Saturday ~ September 17, 2005
Time? Noon
Where? Janet's Place
South Park area
Summary
Our BBQ event was a huge success! Everyone brought so much food, my kitchen barely held
it all. So many of us commented how nice it was having a buffet you didn’t have to just eat
what you brought. We grilled steak, chicken, had at least 6 different pastas/salads,
breads, veggies, etc. etc. The desserts were out of this world and there were so many
wonderful choices from brownies, chocolate flourless cake, pumpkin cookies, peach cobbler
(Yes Nancy, this was the first thing my mother asked me about – so don’t forget to send
the recipe), fresh fruits, etc. etc. I guess we proved we celiacs can eat very well!
A huge thank you to Ashley, who came a few hours earlier to help me setup. I couldn’t have
done it without you!! I suffer from another condition called projectionitis (as in I
ALWAYS underestimate how much time things take) but I think Ashley already knew this
about me (remember she’s our member psychologist). Thank you Nancy and Ben, who came
early too and helped me retain my sanity. Ben did an excellent job of grilling the steaks
and chicken. Also, thank you Jackie! Jackie is the sweetest girl and cleaned up all the
rooms. She reminds me so much of myself at her age.
We had several new members come this month. Alecia came with her son, Andrew, who is 5
and has celiac. Andrew is the most well behaved young man and is just adorable! Harriet
came and brought a wonderful Reunion Salad (you need to send me the recipe, so I can send
it to the group). Also, Lynn, Twila’s daughter, is new to our group and has the most
charismatic personality and a good sense of humor.
We had so much fun, sharing all we know and have learned over the years. We eat until we
hurt and then ate some more. We shared recipes and everyone received a celiac bracelet
(from the University of Maryland CFCR). I think we just felt like life was pretty normal
and the comfort of being with those that really understand and care is just priceless.
Pat, our group dietitian, will be leading a nutrition event for children at the NC Piedmont
Triad GIG meeting in Winston-Salem on October 1st. (Jan, Pat hinted that our larger
celiac group might be bringing Dr. Hill here to Charlotte so we may want to wait). Pat is
very dedicated and committed to helping celiacs and increasing awareness. She is an
encouragement to us all. We all need to do our share, even if in some small way, to help
each other and try to make this path easier. I think John F. Kennedy would say something
like - don’t ask what this gluten world can do for you but what you can do to change this
gluten world!
Well, I guess I rambled on again but it was so much fun and I thank you all for coming and
making this a wonderful close association of friends! Remember, our next month’s meeting
will be at Blue’s, which is a very upscale restaurant. Betty’s son-in-law, Gene, is the chef
so another feast for us celiac queens and kings is on the way!
Warm Regards, Janet
Our BBQ event was a huge success! Everyone brought so much food, my kitchen barely held
it all. So many of us commented how nice it was having a buffet you didn’t have to just eat
what you brought. We grilled steak, chicken, had at least 6 different pastas/salads,
breads, veggies, etc. etc. The desserts were out of this world and there were so many
wonderful choices from brownies, chocolate flourless cake, pumpkin cookies, peach cobbler
(Yes Nancy, this was the first thing my mother asked me about – so don’t forget to send
the recipe), fresh fruits, etc. etc. I guess we proved we celiacs can eat very well!
A huge thank you to Ashley, who came a few hours earlier to help me setup. I couldn’t have
done it without you!! I suffer from another condition called projectionitis (as in I
ALWAYS underestimate how much time things take) but I think Ashley already knew this
about me (remember she’s our member psychologist). Thank you Nancy and Ben, who came
early too and helped me retain my sanity. Ben did an excellent job of grilling the steaks
and chicken. Also, thank you Jackie! Jackie is the sweetest girl and cleaned up all the
rooms. She reminds me so much of myself at her age.
We had several new members come this month. Alecia came with her son, Andrew, who is 5
and has celiac. Andrew is the most well behaved young man and is just adorable! Harriet
came and brought a wonderful Reunion Salad (you need to send me the recipe, so I can send
it to the group). Also, Lynn, Twila’s daughter, is new to our group and has the most
charismatic personality and a good sense of humor.
We had so much fun, sharing all we know and have learned over the years. We eat until we
hurt and then ate some more. We shared recipes and everyone received a celiac bracelet
(from the University of Maryland CFCR). I think we just felt like life was pretty normal
and the comfort of being with those that really understand and care is just priceless.
Pat, our group dietitian, will be leading a nutrition event for children at the NC Piedmont
Triad GIG meeting in Winston-Salem on October 1st. (Jan, Pat hinted that our larger
celiac group might be bringing Dr. Hill here to Charlotte so we may want to wait). Pat is
very dedicated and committed to helping celiacs and increasing awareness. She is an
encouragement to us all. We all need to do our share, even if in some small way, to help
each other and try to make this path easier. I think John F. Kennedy would say something
like - don’t ask what this gluten world can do for you but what you can do to change this
gluten world!
Well, I guess I rambled on again but it was so much fun and I thank you all for coming and
making this a wonderful close association of friends! Remember, our next month’s meeting
will be at Blue’s, which is a very upscale restaurant. Betty’s son-in-law, Gene, is the chef
so another feast for us celiac queens and kings is on the way!
Warm Regards, Janet
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