Perhaps you live in Solano County; however, you work in Contra Costa County, Yolo County or Napa County. Here's a few suggestions that may bring a little spice to your gluten-free life!
Mariposa Baking   |  Delicious dishes provided by Mariposa in Oakland during their Anniversary party in September 2008.  |
 Tip of the month: Do purchase some of their frozen goods. The fried chicken is very good and so are the hamburger buns. These are located in the large freezer to the left of the cafe. Tip of the week: Call ahead. Occasionally they run out of their GF bread and if you arrive without a call in before hand, you may have to wait 30 minutes before the GF bread is ready. Excellent bread and worth the wait, but try to be prepared, if possible. Calling ahead also ensures that they will be open. | Farmer's Kitchen Cafe  |
 Kinnikinnick English Muffins  Foods at Mariposa in Oakland, CA Overall Review: The selection of gluten-free items spans from two large top opening freezers, to three shelves dedicated to gluten-free goodies, and a stand-up freezer offering various other cold items. Feels like a regular 'ol grocery store, minus the deli, and bakery section. Yes, Harvest House does carry gluten items -- most of those items are either in sealed containers or packaged as to not contaminate the gluten-free customers. Have another suggestion? Let Crystal know: solanocountyceliacs@gmail.com | Harvest HouseLocated in Concord, CAGreat health food grocery store with a wide variety of gluten-free options.Popular GF Items:+ Kinnikinnick Breads - including: English Muffins, dinner rolls, and sweets. |
Bay Area Events and News
NEW Celiac Camp update for Summer 2010 All campers from Northern California who register between Feb 1st and Feb 14th will be given equal priority; i.e. there is no advantage to registering on February 1st rather than February 14th. After February 14th, available space will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Camp dates for kids are 7/25 - 7/30 with parent vendor fair upon pickup. Counselors start a day earlier.
New Meet-Up Group! Gluten-Free Bay Area Meet-Up Group This group is for anyone in the San Francisco Bay Area (whether you live here or are just visiting) to hang out with other GF people. Living GF is a big, life-long commitment. Whether you are just starting out with no idea what to cook, or have been at it a long time and are sick having to explain your diet to every waitperson you meet, this group will give you some time with people who know what you are going through. We'll support each other, exchange recipes, and find great places to eat out safely. Come join the fun!
NEW North Bay Celiacs Sonoma County Support Group We will meet February 20th for the special Pizza-Making Class and Support Group Meeting described in the next entry below. Schedule for the rest of 2010: We will have support group meetings on May 16th, August 15th, and November 14th in Conference Room D at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital at 1165 Montgomery Drive from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Directions. Use the main hospital entrance, turn to the right; the conference rooms will be on your left by the cafeteria. No need to sign-up in advance.
The North Bay Celiacs Napa County Support Group meets the third Saturday of the months of January, April, July and October. The next meeting is April 17th, 2010. Meetings are held in the Queen of the Valley Medical Center conference room. Contact: Mary Ann Lowe madlowe@sbcglobal.net or (707) 579-9683.
For a full list of events happening in the Bay Area, please visit: www.northbayceliacs.org
