- - - - - - - -   HAPPY NEW YEAR !! 2012!!   - - - - - - -

SURVEYS for Celiac/Gluten Research - Haven't participated? still time . . .

Dr. Joan Stevenson, PhD in biological anthropology has launched gluten allergy research project which BGIG has been involved in from the planning stages. We hope members and friends will participate in the survey to document experiences of affected individuals in Whatcom County particularly with respect to “paths to diagnosis” and the reactions of families.  Very few studies trace diagnosis experiences and none have looked at family responses. CLICK HERE to participate!!

Feb. 7, 7-9 PM - St. Luke's HEC    Krista Rome, Backyard Beans & Grains & Wellesse Vit. Suppl.

We will begin the evening with a short introduction to Wellesse Vitamin supplements from Bontanical Laboratories in Ferndale. Then, Krista, who is a long time BGIG member who brings her own style and energy to every activity she takes on. Over the past few years she has developed a small agricultural project focusing on growing varities of GF grains and beans that thrive in our NW environment. Come learn about how you can "grow your own GF independence" - bring your gardening questions!   Support meeting to follow?

March 6, 6:30-9pm Ferndale H.S. - Home Ec. Room                         BGIG Member Cooking Demo

Our ever-supportive Canadian members, Darien and Dakota (daughter) Cope will be taking the "pan in hand" to demonstrate GF Dutch Poffertjes, also known as puff pancakes or Danish aebleskiver AND a bonus presentation of making mini-donuts or "Tin-Bits" by Ute Tindorf. This will be a very fun evening !! Semi annual cookbook sale from BGIG as well.

April 3, 7-9 PM, St. Luke's HEC                        Two Topic Night! - Grass Fed Beef and Raw Foods

Guest speaker - Leah Vanderstoep of Nooksack-Delta Cattle Ranch, specializing in grass fed beef. Ms. Vanderstoep is GF is herself and when searching for healthier ways to live and eat - became passionate about grass-fed beef. See Special Events for Open House info on June 7

Speaker - Sarah Palmby, a raw food enthusiast, is sharing some of her favorite treats with us, presentation includes samples and recipes. She will be speaking earlier in Feb. see Special Events calendar for more details.

May 1, 7-9 PM - St. Luke's HEC or  - location TBA  BGIG Annual Dinner    

May 12, Bellingham Public Mkt.  - GF Food Fair - Details to follow       

Check out the U-Tube Video from the 2011 GF Food Fair on May 21 - click here

June 5, 7-9 PM - St. Luke's HEC

GIG EVENTS -  www.gluten.net  for more information