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2011-3
- Editorial – Words of Wisdom from an airline in-flight magazine in China. Re-evaluate your life philosophy in regards to living and your relationships with others. An example offered is that "if you think people around you are devils, unfortunately you live in hell. If you think people around you are angels, fortunately you live in heaven".
- The World of Food – China - True Chinese food is one of the healthiest in the world. In Western diets, the meat or animal protein is the main factor. In Chinese diet the protein part is a small portion of the dish. The four main classifications of Chinese cookery are Beijing Style, Shanghai Style, Szechuan Style and Cantonese Style.
- Orient Tour - Our Perspective – Those must see highlights we experienced included the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Terra Cotta Warriors, Yangtze River County, the Three Gouges and the Dam, Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. There are so many wonders in the massive country of China. The river boat cruise on the Yangtze was a delightful three days with all the sights and activities available but also in the great Gluten-free foods we were treated to. The Chinese people are wonderful, the sights are totally unique and there is so much to offer. If you have the opportunity to visit make your selections as to what you want to experience.
- Travel Bug - Tips from Mike Kong, Director of Lotus Tours - Use your credit card for the majority of charges you will be processing. Before you leave the US call your ATM and credit card company to let them know of your itinerary and that you may be charging goods within those countries you plan to visit and you may be using ATM withdrawals from your account for local currency. Europe has been changing over to the chip and pin system for their cards but in most cases our US credit cards with strips are still being accepted.
- Letters From Our Readers
- Notes From Bob and Ruth
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: GG's Originals for refrigerated ready to heat and eat dinners including Macaroni and Cheese, Eggplant Parmesan, Vegetable Cacciatore, Potato Pancakes, Penne Alfredo, Curry Vegetables with Rice plus six decadent dessert items.
Mrs. Budds Fully Baked Shepherd's Pie is another heat and serve dinner from a New Hampshire company.
Nutritional grains such as amaranth, sorghum, millet and quinoa are used in the making of Sesmark Ancient Grain Crackers.
Recipes: From Chef Tony Isger of the state of Florida, Quick Peanut Butter Pies and Fudge Meringues.

2011-2
- Editorial – California Pizza Kitchen suspends serving of the Gluten-free pizzas. Per their corporate statement they are "reviewing their processes, procedures and training materials". They go on to state "Once the review process is completed and any recommended improvements are fully implemented we will once again offer the Gluten-free pizza crust".
- The World of Food – Scandinavia - A common factor in the foods of these countries is that the food is quite hearty and rich in fats due to the fact that over the centuries of long winters and cold climate, people needed rustic foods such as fish, meat and root vegetables to help them prosper and be healthy. Before modern refrigeration, food processing and transportation there would have been a lack of fresh fruit and vegetables during the winter months. This would have also explained their use of food processes such as salting, smoking and brine-pickling. In season the land of the mid night sun produces the most lush strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, lingonberries, cherries, green beans, asparagus, cabbage, peas and potatoes.
- North Sea Cruise and London Tour - Our Perspective – The countries we visited were Norway, Denmark, Scotland, England and Belgium and the ports of call were Copenhagen, Oslo, Kristiansand, Bergen, Alesund, Invergordon, Edinburgh, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Brussels, Dover and three days in London. Over the span of our adventure we saw medieval kingdoms, castles, cathedrals, ruins, the Royal Mile, Tivoli Gardens, the Hanseatic League port of Bryggen, the Falkirk Wheel, forts, old walls, Viking ships, the fjords of Norway, the Highlands and Lochs of Scotland, lots of windmills, the white cliffs of Dover, Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and so much more. The ship offered our own Bob and Ruth's Gluten-free menu which featured just about all the items shown on the "regular" menu. We also had Gluten-free offerings for the afternoon teas, the chocolate extravaganza, as well as a farewell cocktail party with gluten-free appetizers. The sights and sounds, the variety of foods, a congenial group of fellow Gluten-free travelers, available choices of tours, even the lovely weather made this adventure a true pleasure!
- Travel Bug - Tips from Mike Kong, Director of Lotus Tours - Having just passed the 10th anniversary of 9/11 many of the current security processes are in review. Airlines are hiking the redemption thresholds of frequent flyer giveaway rewards as well as charging for every possible service they offer. Cruise lines have also gone to charging for services previously included such as the "specialty" restaurants aboard the ships.
- Members Test Kitchen - Katz Gluten Free Bake Shop – The volunteers did taste tests on Cinnamon Rugelech and ready to eat Fruit Pies.
- Letters From Our Readers
- Notes From Bob and Ruth
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Handy International, Inc. is now offering Gluten-free Crab cakes.
Northern Chef has Gluten-free Coated Shrimp.
EcoFish, Inc sells a variety of Gluten-free products.
Blue Horizon Foods Inc. has a wide variety of fish and seafood products gluten-free.
Recipes: Muesli from the kitchens of Holland America and Kenyan Inspired Homemade Cereal.

2011-1
- Editorial – California Pizza Kitchen Launches Gluten-free Pizza. Twenty nine of their original pizzas will be offered in their full service restaurants. Ask for the manager to make certain of menu items offered and if any possible changes in ingredients have been made.
- The World of Food – Savannah, Georgia - Low country cooking is from the area of Georgia and South Carolina along the Atlantic Ocean. Most commonly used food stuffs for this style of cooking include rice, grits, hominy, okra, black eyed peas, collard greens, tomatoes and other in season vegetables. Seafood is in abundance and such dishes as Low Country Boil, she-crab soup, oyster stew, seafood gumbos, crabs, and all manners of fried sea foods such as catfish, shrimp and oysters are offered on many local restaurant menus.
- Club Med Turks and Caicos Islands - Our Perspective – This Club Med village is known as Club Med Turquoise due to the brilliant turquoise waters and magnificent white sand beaches surrounding it. Once again we were spoiled with the selection of Gluten-free foods they prepared for us as we had worked with the two chefs there at other previous Club Med Getaways. They knew what we expected and what we liked: fried things like onion rings, fish, chicken, wings, pasta, pizza, pancakes and lots of baked desserts! All sunshine weather, the sand so powdery soft, the water crystal blue, the hammocks strung between the swaying palm trees, all inclusive food, drinks, and activities --- what more could anyone ask for!
- Savannah, Georgia mini Get-Away - Our Perspective – Three centuries of history surround this charming southern city with its National Historic Landmark districts, its restored homes, moss draped oak trees, famous Revolutionary and Civil war Battle sights, great places to explore, shop and wonderful places to eat. Breakfasts offered were from a Low Country Gluten-free menu with such selection as Eggs Benedict, French toast, Seafood Omelets, Steak and Eggs and more! Dinners included such Gluten-free options as Low Country She Crab Soup, Macaroni and Cheese, Summer Flounder, Corn Muffins, Garlic Cheese Biscuits, Sweet Potatoes and Pecan Vanilla Butter, Praline Almond Baskets, and other mouth watering treats. There were cooking demonstrations, tours of old homes, gardens and museums and the nights stays at a unique restored river-front hotel.
- Travel Bug - Tips from Mike Kong, Director of Lotus Tours - This summer many of the familiar credit card bonuses including points or miles will disappear when the new federal regulations limiting bank card fees go into effect. Take the time to check and see what your favorite cards will be offering. Keep in mind that credit cards have fees imposed with them and someone will be paying for those conveniences down the line. Consider paying cash for some items and even look into bartering for goods.
- Members Test Kitchen - Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods – All Purpose gluten-free Flour Mix, Brownies and Pizza Mix.
- Letters From Our Readers
- Notes From Bob and Ruth
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Yehuda Gluten-Free Matzo Style Squares a gluten-free version of the Jewish style cracker.
Anheuser Busch's Redbridge and Estrella Damm – Daura for those beer lovers.
Stonewall Kitchen gluten-free mixes for cookies, cupcakes pancakes and waffles.
Bell and Evans breaded frozen gluten-free chicken items including breaded nuggets, tenders and patties.
Starkist offering SeaStation frozen dinner entrees.
Dowd and Rogers Inc offers an assortment of varied cake and brownie mixes and chestnut flours.
King Arthur mixes for a number of baked goods.
Mediterranean Snacks made of lentils, adzuki and garbanzo beans.
Recipes: Savannah Shrimp and Grits and Cheese Grits both Low Country favorites. Another Southern favorite Ruth's Green Onion Corn Bread.

2010-4
- Editorial – Many of us on the Gluten-free diet are becoming complacent or spoiled in knowing what we can and cannot eat leaving it to manufacturer's labels and restaurant chefs to decide for us. The individual knowledge of this lifelong diet is essential in that every item when going out to eat must be questioned and every label at the grocery store must be read.
- The World of Food – A look at the culture of New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. The cuisine of New Zealand today is many times described as Fusion or Pacific Rim which includes a mixing of different cooking styles and cultures using an eclectic assortment of fresh local ingredients to yield something new, presumably exciting and served with elegance.
- New Zealand and Honolulu Tour - Our Perspective – The tour stops we made had been set up to show off the diversity of the country, the history, the geography, the cities, and the people. A visit to the Cultural Center in Rotorua offered a better understanding of the unique Maori culture along with the natural wonders of bubbling fumaroles, hissing geysers, boiling mud pools, hot springs and the distinct aroma of sulfur through much of the town. We saw why Auckland is called the "city of sails", learned why Wellington is known as the "Windy city", shopped the crafts of the country in Nelson and saw the natural beauty of the city of Christchurch which is known as "the Oxford of the Pacific". We tasted wine, saw how kiwis grew and dined on great gluten-free foods.
- Travel Bug - Tips from Mike Kong, Director of Lotus Tours - Violins of Mass Destruction - How to deal with all the new regulations of the new travel identification rules and security issues. Wear slip on shoes, empty pockets and stow loose items in carry-on bag or purse and more.
- Letters From Our Readers
- Notes From Bob and Ruth
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Products originally made for Passover such as Katz Gluten-free Bake Shop and Shabtai Gourmet Gluten-free are now being produced year round
Chef Paul Prudhomme's Magic Seasoning Blends now labeling for gluten-free.
Conte's Pasta Company, Caesar's Pasta Specialties and Organic Bistro Whole Life Meals are now offering an assortment of gluten free microwave meals and frozen food items.
Recipes: Fairmont Norfolk (Kenya) Hotel's recipe for Green Pea and Mushroom Soup and the New York City's Golden Unicorn Restaurant recipe for Crystal Shrimp with Mayo and Honey Walnuts

2010-3
- Editorial – Money talks in regards to achieving great gluten-free options when traveling and dining out at restaurants. Traveling with a gluten-free group offers much more selection and choice. Have your local support group set up a Dining Out Program to help "train" restaurants in how to offer good gluten-free options. This makes for a win-win situation for both your local group and the local restaurants.
- The World of Food – A look at the culture of food in Kenya. When finding out we have traveled to Africa many people will ask if we have ever been served the meat of wild game animals. Native Kenyans rarely eat game meat and neither have we although there is an occasional restaurant in Kenya that does serve such meats. The native diet of the Masai consists mainly of the blood and milk of the cattle, goats and sheep that they herd. On our Safaris we stay at the lodges near the National Reserves and are served European influenced buffets featuring fresh meats and vegetable which appeal to the tourist.
- Our Fourth Safari - Our Perspective – Safaris are one of our favorite of all our trips. The drama and trauma that you see on the Animal Planet and National Geographic channels on television are played out right in front of you. The guides work hard to make sure we experience the big five –elephant, lion, rhino, leopard and water buffalo as well as the smaller, taller, faster and other assorted animals, birds, reptiles and all the other natural elements of beautiful and exotic Africa.
- Bob's Dubai, UAE Misadventure – Flying to Africa via Emirates Air, a lunch and tour of the city on the stop-over was planned before catching the connecting flight to Kenya. Great experience to be had but Bob was delayed in going through customs probably due to the fact that his passport was showing that he had been to both Egypt and Israel within the previous year. A nerve racking experience but finally allowed in to the country they toured the lavish, garish, ostentatious city which ten years ago was nothing more than a lot of sand and desert.
- Travel Bug - Tips from Mike Kong, Director of Lotus Tours - Making all your own travel plans and itineraries can in the long run cause you a great deal of expense and headaches. The use of paying for your flight with air miles needs to be researched and monitored all along the process or in cases the credit card companies might not be accurate in their calculations.
- Members Test Kitchen - Crisp Tek, LLC – Choice Batter (for frying and baking) and Goldbaum's Natural Food Company (Cocoa Ice Cream Cones and pasta)
- My Italian Gluten-free Adventures - by Mary Anderson from Westerville, Ohio - Visiting relatives stationed in Sicily in the US Navy it was easy to send a box of gluten-free foods for the stay. After a week the sent food items were gone. The commissary was not a good source for more. A new grocery store in Catania offered gluten free pastries and even gluten free tiramisu. So much was purchased that a box of goodies had to be shipped back home.
- Letters From Our Readers
- Notes From Bob and Ruth
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Snyder's of Hanover is now offering Gluten-free Pretzel Sticks.
Glutenfreeda now sells Instant Oatmeal in Apple Cinnamon, Maple Raisin and Banana Maple. They also offer four flavors of Burritos.
Andean Dream has a line of products made from Quinoa flour (touted as the super grain of the future) such as pasta, macaroni, spaghetti and cookies
Recipes: Thai Restaurant in Upper Nazareth's Chef Ammit Kaminchik's recipe for Cheese Cake Mousse and Wings Kenya Style from the chef at the Mara Serena Lodge.

2010-2
- Travel Bug - Tips from Mike Kong - Sane Travel In An Insane World. Consider the reason for travel whether vacation or business and your schedule might be alterable or not. Learn as much about your destination as possible. Keep your travel documents with you at all times, not in your checked luggage. Pack as light as possible. Pack an empty duffel if you shop or need to readjust due to weight restrictions.
- Rhine River Boat Cruise - Tulips and the Romantic Rhine – Our Perspective – Flowers, Castles, Fairytale Villages, Old World Charm, Great Gluten-free Food and Wine. From Amsterdam, tulips at Kekenhof, Nimegue, Cologne, Rjudescheim, Manheim, Heidelburg and the added stay at Strasbourg, France. Some of the best Gluten-free dining in our years of travel.
- Israel and Jordan – Our Perspective – The historical origin of the major religions of Judaism, Christianity, Islam and the Bahai Faith. Visited all types of venues; Roman ruins, Christianity birthplaces, Kibbutz and Moshavs, the Sea of Galilee, the Dead Sea, Masada, Jerusalem and over into Jordan to the world heritage site of Petra.
- The World of Food - A look at the food of the French Alsace region. The distinct cuisine influenced by both French and German inspiration. Sauerkraut, pork, foie gras, all kinds of sausages and wine lead the list of foods to try.
- Vancouver Tour and Alaska Cruise – Member's Perspective by Kathy Bible of Tallahassee Florida – Delightful Gluten-free dining and touring in the exciting city of Vancouver. Cruise stops in Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway, Sawyer Glacier and Glacier National Park.
- Israel and Jordan Tour – Member's Perspective by Penny Biello of Merrimac, New Hampshire and Lin Goldkrantz of Cherry Hill New Jersey – A comprehensive tour of the Holy land including Israel, Bethlehem in the Palestinian Territory and Petra in Jordan.
- Members Test Kitchen - Shar Vanilla Sandwich Cremes, Cheese Bites, Spaghetti and Ciabatta Rolls
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Betty Crocker Asian Helper Beef Fried Rice, Asian Helper Chicken Fried Rice, Chessy Hashbrown and Bisquick.
Simply Organic offers mixes including Cocoa Cayenne Cupcake, Banana Bread, Carrot Cake, Chai Spice Scone, Cocoa Biscotti and more.
Thai Pavilion has easy to prepare stir frys, pastas and sauces.
Recipe: French Alsace region's Red Cabbage with Apples.

2010-1
- Editorial - More National Celiac Disease Awareness - As Celiac disease becomes more and more recognized by the general public it is almost unreal to realize how much advancement has taken place in the last decade. An article "Safe Haven For Travelers" written by Faye Brookman (as "an independent supplement by Mediaplanet) included in the USA Today May 7, 2010 edition gave the background of Bob and Ruth's Gluten-free Dining and Travel Club and explained what is being offered by the club in safe dining and travel Gluten-free.
- The World of Food - A look at the culture of food in Mexico. There are four major starting points of the Mexican cuisine; corn, beans, chili peppers and chocolate. Foods which go back to pre-Columbian times include salsa, guacamole and ceviche.
- Club Med Cancun, Mexico – Our Perspective – Escaping back to back blizzards in February on the East Coast our group enjoyed the ambiance of the Gulf of Mexico, the sun, sand, surf and loads of Gluten-free foods for one full week as we lucked out with having two of the Club Med chef who had worked with our groups in previous other properties.
- Highlighted Restaurant: Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano - Thanks to Craig Grube (charter member) we were made aware of this casual Italian restaurant (20 locations in 12 states) offering and extensive selection of house made and imported pastas, soups, salads, pizza, seafood, steaks and desserts.
- Travel Bug - Travel Tips When Flying Internationally - Leave at least a minimum of two hours between connecting flights. Always request Gluten-free menu from the airline but always be prepared with a back up that you have brought along with you if the airline does not come through or if you are not sure what they have offered you is safe.
- Members Test Kitchen - Free Choice Foods Hearty Vegetable Stew, Tuscan White Bean and Rice, Wild Rice Pilaf with Pecan and Quinoa Vegetable Pilaf.
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Shar, an Italian company offering many baked products including Salti, a delicious Ritz-like cracker (coming to the US shortly).
A Taste of Thai which offers easy to prepare boxed entrιes.
Garden Lites a line of vegetarian, natural soufflιs and zucchini pasta dishes.
Choice Batter for gluten-free frying.
Real Foods an Australian company with popped grain crisp breads; and Jennie-O for turkey products which offer exceptional gluten-free product marking.
Recipes: Gluten-free Lasagna recipe from Sydney Pierce (long time member) and Club Med Cancun Mexico's Soux Chef Maricio recipe for Guacamole.

2009-4
- Editorial - Gluten-Free Menu Dilemma. Many chain and local restaurants are now offering Gluten-free menus and we applaud their time and effort to acknowledge our Gluten-free needs. And here comes the BUT: The menus they offer is what we dub as "Menus of Least Resistance" - those items on their existing menu that are already Gluten-free of just eliminating and sauce, seasoning or breading, etc.
- The World of Food - A look at the culture of food in Egypt. The most unique feature of our dining in Egypt was the Mezzeh (mezza) or starter course at every one of our meals which included a variety of dips, condiments, yoghurt concoctions, spreads, pastes, savory salads, pickled vegetables and more. Hummus, Baba Ghannoug, Tahini, Tapenade, Falafel, Ful Medames and Lentils were common at most meals.
- Egypt and The Nile – Our Perspective – Watching the fallucas (sail boats with one large cloth sail) drifting in the river breezes in the setting sun was a most fond memory of our days of cruising the Nile River. We took in all the sights of the ancient world including the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, Luxor, The Valley of the Kings, The Valley of the Queens, the harbor of Alexandria, the deserts, an Oasis and so much more.
- Highlighted Restaurant: Houlihan's Restaurant - An eclectic menu which caters to the bar experience and after work crowd with about 98 locations. We recommend that you always talk to the manager but they do have a number of beef, fish and chicken dishes which can be made Gluten-free along with a good number of salads.
- Travel Bug - Tips from Mike Kong - Many individuals are now traveling with a purpose or theme. "Voluntourism" a recent travel invention has become very popular and is simply where you pay to participate as a volunteer for a charitable or environmental organization.
- Members Test Kitchen - Chateau Cream Hill Estates Oats (Rolled, Flour and Groats) and Betty Crocker Brownies
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Look for "Non-Gebrokt" when searching the grocery store aisles to find "Kosher for Passover" products which are gluten-free.
Lieber's Knaidel Mix is a good substitute for those of you who miss matzo balls in your chicken soup.
Mayacamas Fine Foods offers soups, gravies, pasta sauces and skillet toss mixes which are Gluten-free.
Mama Bull's has a multi-purpose tomato based club sauce. Gluten free Cafι offers four selections of frozen entrees.
Recipes: Nile River Boat Executive Chef Ramadan's "Hummus" and Bakery Chef Salah "Nile River Boat Cookies".

2009-3
- Editorial - More Great News on the Gluten-free front. Godfather's Pizza is now offering Gluten-free pizzas at limited locations in the Mid-West. This chain of 620 stores is test marketing a prepackaged, frozen and sealed pizza for Take-N-Bake or at the larger units to be prepared and served on premise. If you have a store near you check with the manager to see the progress at your location.
- The World of Food - A look at the culture of food in the South American countries of Peru and Ecuador. The Peruvian Andes is the birthplace of our daily staple, the multi-purpose potato; Exotic tropical fruits and roots from the surrounding countryside and Amazon region; Local favorite meat of choice is roast cuy---known as guinea Pig to us; Alpaca; Ceviche; Mat de Coca tea to aid in prevention and cure of altitude sickness and of course the drink of choice, the Pisco Sour.
- Galapagos Islands & Machu Picchu – Our Perspective – Two once in a lifetime trips wrapped up into one. Unique and luxurious accommodation at each stop with outstanding gluten-free foods to enjoy. The critters on the Galapagos just as exciting as when viewed on animal planet only right there next to you and in person! We enjoyed the world famous markets of Otavalo and capital city of Quito with all the traditional Ecuadorian indigenous charm The country of Peru ranks high as one of the favorites in our travels. Machu Picchu is even more awe inspiring when seen for oneself then when viewing the myriad of photos available. Cusco brings all the flavors of the ancient Inca civilization meets the modern world in a magical mix of peoples, sights, sounds, smells and tastes.
- Highlighted Restaurant: Bertucci's Italian Restaurant - Started out like the original pizzerias and trattorias of Italy, this chain of 90 some restaurants has a couple of great appetizer choices such as Tuscan Chicken Wings (grilled), Mussels Caruso, Shrimp Scampi, Sausage Soup and a good selection of entrees and even Chocolate Budino for dessert.
- Travel Bug - Tips from Mike Kong - A trip is an investment in terms of both money and your emotional well being. Maintain your positive state of mind by purchasing travel insurance to help cover those things you cannot control.
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Starkist Tuna Salad Sandwich - Ready to Serve Chunk Light Tuna – great for travel, individual serving pre-mixed with salad dressing, celery bits, dill relish and water chestnuts.
Free Choice Foods has a line of gluten-free, vegan main meal dishes featuring rice, beans, lentils, buckwheat, quinoa and assorted vegetables.
Eco-Planet Organics with instant hot cereal selections.
Think Thin Nutrition Bars for take along snacks or meals.
Progressive Soups now marking their soups which are gluten-free.
Recipe: Chocolate Nut Crust Pumpkin Tart from the Royal Palms Hotel, the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador.

2009-2
- Article: By Ilan Brat found in the Wall Street Journal on Monday July 13, 2009 entitled "For General Mills, Wheat Free Items Are Tricky To Make, Cheap To Market". In his article, Mr. Brat discusses the roll out of products such as Chex cereals and Betty Crocker mixes to the grateful praises of those on a wheat free diet.
- Mediterranean Cruise and Amalfi Coast Tour – Our Perspective – Dr Alessio Fasano accompanied the cruise with stops in Tunisia, Africa; Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona, Spain; Marseille, France; and Palermo, Genoa and Naples, Italy. After cruise tour of Pompeii and the Amalfi coast including Salarno, Amalfi, Praiano and the Isle of Capri.
- Niagara Falls mini Getaway – Our Perspective – After speaking and exhibiting at the Canadian Celiac Association Annual Conference we returned to Niagara Falls on the Canadian side for three fun filled days of sight seeing and gourmet gluten-free foods; Maid of the Mist boat ride; scenic drive to the Victorian City of Niagara-on-the-Lake; tour of the Peller Estates Winery and Gourmet dinner topped off with the Shaw Festival Theatres presentation of A Sunday in the Park with George.
- Members Test Kitchen – Gluten-Free Natural Products - Four mixes tested by the volunteer members included Multi-Grain Bread Flour, Brownies, Pancakes and Pizza Crust.
- Highlighted Restaurant: The Capital Grille - Scattered across the US this "Business Account" or "Very Special Occasion" type of restaurant has a very agreeable attitude about working with the individual of the diet to make special items such as Crisp Fried Calamari and Lobster & Crab Cakes and many other items highlighted in this issue.
- Travel Bug - Tips from Mike Kong, Director, Lotus Tours – Google is Old School - The ability to twitter and blog information regarding travel including TSA and CDC updates in all area of the world. The air travelers "bill of rights" really has no teeth in enforcement.
- Letters from our Readers
- Notes from Bob and Ruth
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: The new Chocolate Chip Cookies, Brownies, Yellow Cake and Devil's Food Cake mixes all from Betty Crocker. Gluten free corn, rice, cinnamon, chocolate, and honey nut Chex cereals. Barkat Matzo Crackers and Hoo-Lachmu Passover Flats from Bernie's Foods.
Recipe: Open-Faced Grilled Cheese Sandwich from member John Specht.
An old time brunch or late supper German favorite -- Dutch Baby Apple Pancakes.

2009-1
- Editorial: "GLUTEN FREE DIET – CHEAT NOW / PAY LATER! There is no cure for Celiac Disease but with strict adherence to the gluten-free diet most can become healthy once again. Just because you may be feeling well being on the diet does not give you license to cheat a little now and then without serious consequences.
- New Orleans Mini Getaway – Our Perspective – Gourmet dining galore, St Patrick's Day Parades, Air Boat rides with Gators, birds, animals, fauna and much, much more. The Original Brennan's Bananas Foster and Arnaud's Rich Flourless Chocolate Cake were scrumptious endings to superb meals.
- Members Test Kitchen – ALLEGAROO - Three microwavable packaged pasta meals especially designed with kids in mind – Chili Mac, Spyglass Noodles and Spaghetti.
- Highlighted Restaurant: The CHEESECAKE FACTORY - Even though none of their famous cheesecakes are gluten-free there are many items from appetizers, to salads, to main dishes, meats and specialty items which are or can be made gluten-free for you.
- Travel Bug - Tips from Mike Kong, Director, Lotus Tours – LATEST TRAVEL TRENDS. Medical tourism is a quickly growing industry where individuals visit foreign countries to get specific health needs met. Ecotourism is not only nature travel but as you travel taking positive steps to help the environment.
- Letters from our Readers
- Notes from Bob and Ruth
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: "Schwan Gluten-free Turkey Meatballs and Pasta" as seen on the television show the Apprentice. Seitenbacher Gourmet Noodles Gluten-free Golden Ribbons. "Kettle Cuisine, Inc." with nine gluten free soups John Soules Foods with a line of beef and chicken for fajitas. Hain Celesital Group with four dinner entrιe called Gluten Free Cafι line. El Monterey with Chicken, Beef and Cheese Enchiladas.
Recipe: CRAWFISH BISQUE from Chef Farrell at the Maison Dupuy Hotel - Le Hermitage Restaurants.
CRANBERRY RED CABBAGE from Chef Oliver of the MS Mozart River Boat.

2008-4
- Editorial: "Don't Bite The Hand That Feeds You". The restaurant industry is paying attention to those on the Gluten-free diet. Press release from UNO Chicago Grill's national roll-out of Gluten-free Pizza.
- Club Med Ixtapa Mexico – Our Perspective – Beautiful property perched on a hill overlooking the ocean cove and islands of the magnificently typical Pacific view. Plentiful and fantastic Gluten-free food. Activities galore from trapeze, kayaking, sailing, surfing, tennis, archery, yoga, just relaxing and much, much more.
- Members Test Kitchen – Maxwell's Gravy - Members evaluations of Brown, Chicken, Pork and Turkey Gravy. Food Tek – Coffee Cake and Vanilla Icing.
- Highlighted Restaurant: How to Go Out and Eat Seafood - The various kinds of seafood available and how to get the chef to prepare them Gluten-free.
- Travel Bug - Tips from Mike Kong, Director, Lotus Tours – Fare Well & Good Buys. Get the most "bang for your buck" Go off peak. Best airport parking values.
- Letters from our Readers
- Notes from Bob and Ruth
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: "Bahama Rice Burgers"; Original, Jerkin' Spicy, Pineapple-Mango, and Mediterranean . "Bakery on Main"; Granola and bars with flavors such as Cranberry Orange-Cashew, Rainforest, Apple Raisin Walnut and more. "Gourmet on the Go" by St. Dalfour with ready to eat meals of Wild Salmon with Vegetables and Three Beans with Sweet Corm. "Sticks and Twigs" from Mary's Gone Crackers. "Exotic Rice Toast" by Edward & Sons Trading Company.
Recipe: Sweet Apple Beignets from MS Mozart River Boat. Delightful and easy to make version of the New Orleans Cafι du Monde favorite.

2008-3
- Editorial: REALITY CHECK TIME - The definition of "disabled" in light of living with the gluten-free diet. Make gluten-free living an adventure.
- Prague Tour & Danube River Boat Cruise – Our Perspective and A Members Perspective by Steve and Penny Biello - Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. World Heritage sites of Prague, Cesky Krumlov, Vienna, Wachau Cultural Landscape, Budapest. Unique gluten-free dining experiences.
- Seattle Tour & Alaska Cruise – escorted by Carolyn Weglein - Touring Boeing Aircraft Future of Flight, Wild Ginger Asian Restaurant, Tony Roma's. Cruise stops in Juneau, Sitka And Ketchikan, exploring Glacier Bay and Victoria, Canada.
- Safari in Tanzania – Member's Perspective by Laurel Smith - Animal viewing from the safety of the Land cruisers and the shade of the raised canvas roof. Pampered with gluten-free food. Visiting local villages with the Masai and Lake Victoria.
- Members Test Kitchen – Shelton's Poultry Products - Members evaluations of Chicken Corn Chowder, Turkey Jerky (hot and original) Turkey Sticks (hot and original)
- Highlighted Restaurant: Uno Chicago Grill – Test marketing Gluten-free Pizza
- Travel Bug - Tips from Mike Kong, Director, Lotus Tours – If it's worth going – it's worth getting there! The right way to use your miles!
- Letters from our Readers
- Notes from Bob and Ruth
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: JoSef Gluten Free, Graham Crackers. Glenny's Brown Rice Marshmallow Treats. Hormel Spam Classic. Old Wisconsin Snack Bites and Snack Sticks
Recipes: Chef Richard Coppedge of the Culinary Institute of America - Linzer Cookies - from his new cook book "Gluten-Free Baking with the Culinary Institute of America"

2008-2
- GLUTEN-FREE MENU MARKETING ON THE RISE - by Steve Coomes for National Restaurant News writing to the Restaurant Industry concerning the growth and development of Gluten-free menus
- Safari in Tanzania - Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge, Serengeti National Park, Rift Valley - Our Perspective and A Members Perspective by Steve and Penny Biello - the wonders and beauty of the mass migration, thousands of native animals in their environs, luxury tenting, hot air balloon rides, seeing the "birth place of mankind", all this with great travel companions and lots of gluten-free food
- Members Test Kitchen – Mr. Ritt's Bakery - Members evaluations of Chocolate Drop Cookie, Sugar Cookie, Yellow Cupcake, Chocolate Cupcake, Pancake/Waffle Mix
- Highlighted Restaurant: Ruby Tuesday
- Travel Bug - Tips from Mike Kong, Director, Lotus Tours – Why Travel Insurance?
- Letters from our Readers
- Notes from Bob and Ruth
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: S'Better Farms: Beef Corn Dogs, Battered and Fried Beef Hot Dog on a Stick, Chicken Fingers and Chicken Dinners. Bell & Evans Chicken Nuggets and Tenders. Ortega Two Cheese Pizza Grand Dinner Kit. Hormel Tamales - Beef in Chili Sauce.
Recipes: Mango and Beet Salad. Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting.

2008-1
- GLUTEN VIGILANCE – STAY ALERT - Products change, keep reading ingredients and "When in Doubt---Don't"
- South America Gluten-free Tour – Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay - Our perspective of the wonders and beauty of Rio, Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires, Montevideo and Punta del Este. Abundant cheese bread, empanadas, Asado or barbecued meats, exotic fruits and vegetables all and more sampled on our gluten-free dining.
- Members Test Kitchen – Celiac Specialties LLC - Members' evaluations of Buttermilk Pancake Mix, Flax Pancake Mix, Donuts, and Stuffing Mix
- Highlighted Restaurant: Cracker Barrel – Old Country Store
- Travel Bug - Tips from Mike Kong, Director, Lotus Tours – Travel Light, Checked Baggage Fees
- Letters from our Readers
- Notes from Bob and Ruth
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Rice couscous and Sor Risi de mais – Corn Biscuits
Recipes: Empanadas and Members Guest Chef: Blueberry and Sour Cream Torte

2007-4
- NEW MEMBER BENEFIT - Exclusive Early Booking and $25 Per Person Discount of All Gluten-Free Getaways - Starting with those scheduled in 2009 - All members as of the date of offering, and for 30 days thereafter, will receive exclusive rights to book and a $25 Per Person in addition to any other discounts offered.
- Club Med – Punta Cana , Dominican Republic – Tropical Paradise – and Gluten-Free Too! Valentine's Day Caribbean getaway with participants from east to west US, Canada and France. Activities of all types for all ages, all the drinks and Gluten-free food one can enjoy.
- Members Test Kitchen – Glutino/Gluten-Free Pantry - Members evaluations of Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix; Corn Bread, and four flavors (apple, blueberry, chocolate, cranberry) of Breakfast Bars.
- Highlighted Restaurant: Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon
- Letters from our Readers
- Notes from Bob and Ruth
- Member Survey
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Chebe – Brazilian cheese bread (pao do queijo) for great breadsticks, rolls and pizza crusts.
Recipe: Peanut-Chocolate-Cinnamon Cheesecake Bars

2007-3
- Gluten-Free A Hot Topic At The Natural Foods Expo East - Over one hundred companies were listed as exhibiting gluten-free foods
- Provence river Boat Cruise & Paris Tour – Our Perspective and Our Members Perspective; Passing through a total of 30 locks coming and going on the Saone and Rhone Rivers from Lyon to Ormes to Avignon and Arles. Then two nights in Paris.
- Members Test Kitchen – Gilbert's Gourmet Goodies - Members evaluations of Chocolate Chip Cookies and Sugar Cookies.
- Highlighted Restaurant: Breakfast – Gluten-Free Style
- Ask The Maven
- Letters from our Readers
- Notes from Bob and Ruth
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Enjoy Life Sunbutter Crunch; Very Berry Cereals and snack bars; Glutino breakfast bars and frozen dinners, Barkat cookies; Glutano pastry shells and biscuits
Recipes: Kasha Varnishkes and Kasha Vegetable Soup

2007-2
- The Grande Dame of Gluten-Free Cooking - In Memorial of Bette Hagman 1922-2007. The loss of a dedicated pioneer in showing us that eating good food does not stop when being diagnosed and needing to go on the Gluten-free diet.
- Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean Cruise Highlights – The excitement of cruising through one of the modern wonders of the world. The amazement of watching your ship, tankers and freighters being passed through the Gatum set of locks making it through into the peaceful lake. Ports of call included Aruba, The Bahamas, Curacao and of course, Panama.
- Members Test Kitchen – Food-Tek Products - The members evaluations of five products: white bread, waffles, chocolate cake, chocolate frosting and corn bread.
- Highlighted Restaurant: Smokey Bones Barbecue & Grill
- Letters from our Readers
- Notes from Bob and Ruth
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Herr's Potato chips and their labeling; Red Bridge, Bardstail, Ramapo Valley; Verdi Wines; LaChoy soy sauce and products; Banquet and ConAgra
Recipes: Ruth's Melted Cheese Crisps; Holland America – Chef Kees Hot Corn Gruel (cereal)

2007-1
- Book Earlier to Assure Gluten-Free Travel Later - Lotus Tours, Director Michael Kong explains some of the dramatic changes to the travel industry in the past few years. Pointing out the need to book early with Bob & Ruth's in order to assure that our "special needs" Gluten-free Getaways will be a "GO".
- Club Med Cancun Highlights – Valentine's Day Get-A-Way with touring, sports activities, great gluten-free food, sun, sand and surf
- Members Test Kitchen – Finally! – Volunteer to be a "tester" of gluten-free products. Members who volunteer will have products shipped to their home and all they need do is prepare, sample and rate the products on various categories. The results will be shared in the quarterly newsletter.
- Highlighted Restaurant: Restaurant Gluten-Free Menus – Be aware that all gluten-free menus offered by well-meaning restaurants are not equal. Menus of "least resistance", menus of "elimination" and how to eat well and safe.
- Letters from our Readers
- Notes from Bob and Ruth
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Pickled garlic bulbs, pickled banana flowers and artichoke hearts; Shrimp Crackers; Rice Balls with Fruits and Tubers; Gefen brand pastas including farfel. Pasta information you may not have known.
Recipe: Club Med Cancun Executive Chef Jean-Charles' Meat Sauce

2006-4
- Natural Products Expo East 2006 Report
- American Celiac Disease Alliance (ACDA) Update
- Grand Orient Tour 2006 by Vicky & Mike Murphy - Our Members Perspective
- CBS News Report Late in the Forbidden City - Beijing, Jan 18, 2007
- The Magic & Beauty of Thailand, Cambodia & China - Grand Orient Gluten-free Getaway II
- Highlighted Restaurant: Maggiano's Little Italy
- Notes from Bob and Ruth
- Letters from our Readers
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Redbridge by Anheuser-Busch, Lakefront, Ramapo Valley and Bard's Tale, Old Bay Seasoning, Zatarain's New Orleans Style Jambalaya flavored with Sausage, Glory Ham & Sausage Jambalaya and Savory Chicken, Sausage and Rice, Stouffers's Corner Bistro Seared Beef Tips in BBQ Sauce and Cheese Enchiladas, Boston Market Turkey Breast Medallion and Oven Roasted Chicken, On-Cor BBQ Sauce and Boneless Rib Shaped Pork Patties, Tyson Beef Pot Roast in Gravy and Maple and Brown Sugar Glazed Ham, and Thai Kitchen Rice/Soup Bowls
Recipes: Victoria Cruises Chef's Purple Bread

2006-3
- We are Moving our Offices to Havre de Grace, MD
- Ask the Maven
- Highlighted Restaurant: Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
- Estonia and Russia Trip by Janet Rinehart
- GF Kenya Safari 2006 Highlights by Nicolle (Nicki) Goldman
- Safari in Kenya II - The Mass Migration (Our Perspective)
- Notes from Bob and Ruth
- Letters from our Readers
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Mi-Del Gluten-free Chocolate, Chocolate Mint, Double Chocolate and Royal Vanilla Sandwich Cookies
Flaum-Appetizing Passover Fine Noodles, and Edibles by VSF
Recipes: c/o Carolyn & Bruce Mathews
Mara Serena Lodge - Kenya Sweet Potato Muffins and Rice Flour Muffins
Samburu Serena Lodge - Kenya Gluten Free Muffins and Pancakes

2006-2
- An Open Letter from One of our Members to Those of Her Generation (30's)
- Ask the Maven
- Alaska Gluten-free Getaway Cruise III Highlights
- Ireland & Scotland Highlights
- Highlighted Restaurant: Chipotle
- Notes from Bob and Ruth
- Letters from our Readers
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Pupusas, La Banderita Corn Tortillas, Asian Gourmet Sweet Rice Crisps - Light and Sweet Snack Crisps, Osem Brand Chocolate and Coconut Cake, Gift of Nature Inc. Oats, and Gluten Free Oats
Recipes: Chef Hugh's Colcannon from the Greenhills Hotel Restaurant in Limerick, Ireland

2006-1
- Celiac Disease Makes BIG New in the Restaurant Industry
- Ask the Maven
- Highlights Club Med Winter Getaway II - Turks & Caicos Islands
- Highlighted Restaurant: Houston's
- Notes from Bob and Ruth
- Letters from our Readers
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Auntie Su's Pearl Peanut Rice Ball, Auntie Su's Zhou Style Sesame Rice Ball, Riso Scotti, Crispy Delites Veggie Chips and Dolcini pastries
Recipes: Spring Rolls / Summer Rolls / Peanut Sauce

2005-4
- Proposed Members' Test Kitchen
- Highlighted Restaurant: Dining Out - Italian Style
- Bob & Ruth's Gluten-free Dining-out Philosophy
- Notes from Bob and Ruth
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Gluten-free Solutions Fast & Fresh Cake Mixes, Goya Rice Mixes, Toast - It Bags, Josefs Gluten Free Products, Nana's No Gluten Cookies and Bars, and Reminder for Passover Gluten-free foods
Recipes: Hot and Sour Soup

2005-3
- American Celiac Disease Alliance (ACDA)
- American Celiac Disease Alliance Food Labeling (FALCPA) Fact Sheet 2005
- Summary of the Italy & Adriatic Gluten-free Getaway Cruise-Tour
- Culinary Institute of America (CIA) Gluten-free mini Getaway V Highlights
- Highlighted Restaurant: Bahama Breeze
- Notes from Bob and Ruth
- Letters from our Readers
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Nutello spread, Asian Wasabi Rice Crackers, Lentil and Rice mixes, and Buffalo Fudgie Brownies
Recipes: Tiramisu from Chef Carlo Mazzola of the Hotel Villa Fiesole in Florence, Italy

2005-2
- "Tips for Newbies" A New Website Section
- Club Med Sandpiper Family Gluten-Free Getaway
- Highlighted Restaurant: Damon's Grill
- Safari in Kenya - Our Members Perspective
- Safari in Kenya - Our Perspective
- Notes from Bob and Ruth
- Letters from our Readers
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Pork Barbeque - Tangy Western Sauce - Hand Pulled Pit by Brookwood Farms
Mrs. Leeper's Dinner - Cheeseburger Mac; Beef Lasagna, Beef Stroganoff, Chicken Alfredo and Creamy Tuna
Recipes: Cream of Pumpkin and Ginger Soup from Executive Chef Brown Mwebia of Mount Kenya Safari Club, Kenya

2005-1
- There Are No Dumb Questions If You Don't Know The Answer - But There Are Stupid Answers!
- Highlighted Restaurant: Hard Rock Cafι
- Travel to Europe on Grand Circle Lines of Boston: By Theresa Lindsey, Houston, TX
- Highlights of Charleston Mini Getaway
- Letters from our Readers
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Goodies for Kinds of All Ages
Mark your 2006 Calendar for Pre-Passover Grocery Shopping
Recipes: The Barbados Room Restaurant Executive Chef Mark Gibson's Creamy Shrimp and Grits & Fried Green Tomatoes with South Carolina Salsa & Goat Cheese Dressing

2004-4
- Your Participation Is Needed - For Us To Be All We Can Be !!!
- Camp Celiac - North Scituate, RI
- Natural Products Expo East
- Highlighted Restaurant: McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants
- Highlights of Club Med Punta Cana, DR - Fantastique!
- Letters from our Readers
- Highlights of Down Under To The Land of OZ and New Zealand
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Gourmet Groceries: Bumble Bee Salad Style, Meal In A Cup, Gourmet Cup of Soup, Kozy Shack
Recipes: Shangri La Hotel, Shanghai, Chinai - Chef Danny Lee's Gluten-free Muffins

2004-3
- American Celiac Task Force Update - Food Allergen Labeling - We Did It! by Andrea Levario, Co Chair
- Highlighted Restaurant: Eating Out at Buffets
- Cross Country RV'ING (With a family of six) By Anne Asheworth
- Highlights of the Deluxe Grand Orient Gluten-free Getaway - China - Our Perspective, Our Members' Perspective
- Letters from our Readers
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Rice Varieties - Red, Black, Brown Jasmine, Basmati, Aborio, Wild Rice (?)
Recipes: Victoria Cruises Chef's Purple Bread and Shangri La Hotel, Shanghai, China Chef Danny Lee's Prawn Cakes

2004-2
- Editorial - Some personal insights regarding the current status of the Celiac community - The Center for Celiac Research - American Celiac Task Force
- American Celiac Task Force Update - Food Allergen Label and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) by Andrea Levario, Co Chair
- How To... Dine out with a child on a Gluten-free diet
- Highlighted Restaurant: Longhorn Steakhouse
- Highlights of NIH Mini Gluten-free Getaway Bethesda, MD
- Highlights of Culinary Institute of America (CIA) Gluten-free Mini Getaway - Hyde Park, NY
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Celiac Specialties - Greatest Donuts and Holes; and more; Just The Cheese; Ikea's Krusball and Classic Cocosball; Masuya Rice Sembei Snacks
Recipe: Roasted Veal Breast Dijon

2004-1
- NIH (National Institute of Health) Consensus Conference on Celiac Disease – June 28-30, 2004 – A Giant Step for U. S. Recognition of Celiac Disease
- American Celiac Task Force Update - Congress and Food Labeling by Andrea Levario, Co Chair
- Gluten-free in Fairbanks Alaska – No Problem! By Mary C. McKenna
- Panama Canal and Southern Caribbean Gluten-free Getaway Cruise Highlights - Our Perspective, Our Members' Perspective
- How To... Dine out Italian
- Highlighted Restaurant: TGI Friday's
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Pan Pa' Ya! Pandebonos and Pandeyucas; Chebe
Recipe: Green Apple Bisque with Chopped Roasted Pecan Nuts

2003-4
- New Trends in Restaurant Menu Items "No Bun Please"
- American Celiac Task Force Call to Action!
- American Celiac Task Force Update - Congress and Food Labeling by Andrea Levario, Co Chair
- Highlighted Restaurant: Rainforest Cafι – A Wild Place to Shop and Eat
- "The Canadian Jewish News" Article - Cruises now available for people with dietary concerns
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Banquet Meal Toppers; Philly Swirl; Orgran Natural Foods Light & Crunch Muesli with Fruit and Almonds; Apple & Cinnamon Pancake Mix; Rice A Rounds; Snapea Crisps; Fairway Market.
Recipe: Roy's Chocolate Soufflι

2003-3
- Oh, The Beautiful, Beautiful, Danube and Rhine! By Janet Rinehart
- How To... There is no "one answer that fits all" when dealing with the Gluten-free diet
- Highlighted Restaurants: The Keg Steakhouse and Bar; Legal Seafood Restaurants
- RV'ing Gluten-free Full-time - Part Two by Gayle Weiss
- Niagara Falls, Canada Gluten-free Mini Getaway Highlights
- Alaska Gluten-free Getaway Cruise II Highlights
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Concord Hollandaise Sauce Mix, Running Rabbit Licorice and Thai Kitchen
Recipe: Chef Antoinette's Strawberry Mousse Cake and Bette Hagman's Popovers

2003-2
- RV'ing Gluten-Free Full-time by Gayle Weiss
- Highlighted Restaurant: Roy's Restaurants
- Acknowledging Our Celiac Leaders
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Ikea's Almondy Torte, Mandelbageriet Original Swedish Almond Torte, Ahlgrens Bilar Chewy Candy Cars and Hero Rosti
Recipe: CIA's Master Bakery Chef, Richard Coppedge's Soft Rolls

2003-1
- Announcing the American Celiac Task Force
- Unique Business Trip - Bob's adventures in California and Asia
- Mexican Sea of Cortez Gluten-free Getaway Cruise Highlights
- How To... Chef Talk and reviewing the menu with the chef to get what you want at the restaurant
- Highlighted Restaurant: Copeland's of New Orleans
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Chi Chi's Fiesta Sweet Corn Cake Mix, Green Giant Cream Style Sweet Corn, El Rio's Taco Boats, Old El Paso's Taco Dinner Kit and Goya Tamales
Recipes: Beijing Shangri La Hotel's Mango Pudding and Ruth's Gluten-free Green Onion Corn Bread

2002-4
- Our most recent Florida Adventure - Inaugural Cruise m/s Zuiderdam
- River Boat Cruising in Holland and Belgium by Janet Y. Rinehart
- How To... Go out to eat Gluten-free at a restaurant and get what you want
- Highlighted Restaurant: Romano's Macaroni Grill (revisited)
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Passover Gluten-free Goodies
Recipe: CIA's Ristorante Caterina De'Medici's Chef Ken Arnone's Panna Cotta with Fruit

2002-3
- Bob's Authentic G-F Philly Cheese Steak Platter
- How To... Go out to eat at family and friend's homes
- Highlighted Restaurant: Don Pablo's – The Real Enchilada (revisited)
- Natural Products EXPO and new Gluten-free finds
- Culinary Institute of America (CIA) Gluten-free Mini-Getaway III Highlights
- Interview - Chef Richard Coppedge, Certified Master Baker – Professor Baking and Pastry of the CIA
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Sunrich Company's Hearty & Natural Gluten-free Veggie Burgers, Pastariso's Fortified Spaghetti and Mr. Spice's Sauces

2002-2
- Family Reunion in Tallin by Irene Ockenden
- How To... Deal with the food issue at seminars, conferences and catered affairs
- Highlighted Restaurant: Fuddruckers, World's Greatest Hamburgers
- Grand Scandinavian Gluten-free Cruise Highlights - Our Perspective, Our Members' Perspective
- Exploring Scandinavia for Gluten-free Goodies and Dining
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Indian Food Finds – SWAD snacks and JYOTI canned foods. My Own Meals
Recipe: Maison Dupuy Hotel's Pastry Chef Valeria Dipardo's White Chocolate Pyramid with Coconut Mousse

2002-1
- Stress and Celiacs by Dr Ramasamy Manikam, Center for Celiac Research
- How To... The issue over whether Celiacs are "disabled"
- Western Caribbean Gluten-free Getaway Cruise Highlights
- Interview with Brian McNeil, Food and Beverage Manager, Holland America's ms Maasdam
- Highlighted Restaurant: Chevys Fresh Mex
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Look for the gluten-free label. D'aim Almondy torte, Cozy Shack Puddings
Recipe: Maison Dupuy Hotel's Dominic's Restaurant's Sweet Potato Andoille Soup

2001-4
- Interview - Beth Hillson: Entrepreneur, Quiet Activist and founder of Gluten-Free Pantry
- New Orleans Gluten-free Mini Getaway Highlights - Our Perspective, Our Members' Perspective
- How To... Set up gluten-free dinners at local restaurants - a "Win-Win-Win" situation
- Highlighted Restaurant: Applebee's – Neighborhood Grill and Bar
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Food for traveling; Starkist vacuum sealed "no drain" Tuna
Recipe: Lasagna Alla Sorrentia

2001-3
- Mediterranean Gluten-free Getaway Cruise Highlights - Our Perspective, Our Members' Perspective
- How To... Travel to a destination resort or take a cruise gluten-free
- Associazione Italiana Celiachia Pizza and Beer Reception in Sorrento Italy
- Highlighted Restaurant: P. F. Chang's China Bistro
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Bi-Aglut Gluten-free Beer
Recipes: Turull Family Spanish Gazpacho and Chef David Dandridge's (Athenaeaum InterContinental Hotel, Athens) Gluten-free Greek Moussaka

2001-2
- Center For Celiac Research's First Annual National Walk for Celiac Research and Awareness
- CIA Mini Getaway II Highlights - Hyde Park, New York
- Dining Out and Traveling Gluten-free Tips
- Highlighted Restaurant: Subway Restaurants
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Lieber's Knaidel Mix and Kartoffelteif dumplings
Recipes: Magic Cook Bars and Peanut Butter Cookies

2001-1
- Editorial - New! American Dietetic Association's Gluten-free Diet Guidelines updating of the gluten-free diet guidelines
- Interview - Small Town Family-Run Full-Service Restaurant
- Bob and Ruth's Road Trip to Florida
- Highlighted Restaurant: Tony Roma's – A Place for Ribs
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Shelton's Gluten-free Wings
Recipe: The Austin Grill's Chef Dot's Spicy Grilled Wings

2000-4
- Off to London to See the Queen by Janet Rinehart
- Gluten-free Italian Dining in Toronto, Canada - "Il Fornello"
- Interview with the Grand Dame of Gluten-free Cooking: Bette Hagman (part two)
- Highlighted Restaurant: Going out for a Gluten-free Breakfast at Bob Evans, Cracker Barrel or Denny's
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Stacy's Thin Crisps – Baked Soy Chips
Recipe: Dr. Fasano's Grandmother's Eggplant Parmigiana

2000-3
- 9th International Symposium on Celiac Disease Highlights
- No Gluten-free Amtrak by Linda Averett
- Procedure for Highlighting Restaurants versus "Gluten-free Friendly Menus"
- Interview with the Grand Dame of Gluten-free Cooking: Bette Hagman (part one)
- Bob and Ruth's New Mexico Travels
- Highlighted Restaurant: Red Lobster Restaurants
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Ching Kee Prawn Flavored Chips
Recipe: The CIA's Lima Bean Spread

2000-2
- Dr. Fasano's Unique Approach to Teaching Future Doctors About Celiac Disease
- Children's Menus and dining Gluten-free
- Gluten-free Travel to Belize by Mary Melton
- Catskill Gluten-free Getaway - Villa Roma II Highlights
- Interview with Charlie Gottshalk, Executive Chef - Marriott Hunt Valley Inn, Md.
- Alaska Gluten-free Getaway Cruise Highlights
- Highlighted Restaurants: Morton's of Chicago - The Steak House and Ruth's Chris Steak House
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Oriental Style Instant Noodles Pho'An Lien Ga and Bo flavors
Recipe: Flourless Chocolate Cake from Master Pastry Chef Coppedge of the Culinary Institute of America

2000-1
- Ninth International Symposium of Celiac Disease - An invitation from Dr Alessio Fasano M.D. Medical Director for the Center for Celiac Research
- Interview - Culinary Institute of America (CIA) Chef Pierre LeBlanc, Assistant Professor in Culinary Arts, B.S. and Joyce Nelson, R.D., C.H.E. (part two)
- New Zealand & Australia Cruise by Marian Wisnev
- CIA Gluten-free Mini Getaway Highlights - Hyde Park, New York
- Highlighted Restaurant: Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Gluten-free Passover items
Recipe: The Austin Grill's Sweet Potato Flan

1999-Fall
- Commentary: Ninth International Celiac Symposium in Baltimore
- Eastern Europe Cruise and Tour by Pat and Richard Neill
- Shay Rossiter's Catskill Gluten-free Getaway Villa Roma Adventure
- Celiacs Teaching the Culinary Institute of America's Teachers and Students
- Interview - Culinary Institute of America (CIA) Chef Pierre LeBlanc, Assistant Professor in Culinary Arts, B.S. and Joyce Nelson, R.D., C.H.E. (part one)
- Highlighted Restaurant: Dining Out Chinese
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Product: "Ahmed Crispy Fried Onions"
Recipe: Villa Roma's Executive Chef Tom's Gluten-free Minestrone Soup

1999-Summer
- Unofficial Schedule of Events for the Ninth International Celiac Symposium - August 10-13, 2000
- Villa Roma Gluten-free Catskill Getaway Highlights
- Cruising the Baltic by Janet Y. Rinehart
- Interview - Villa Roma Executive Chef Tom Kutschera
- Highlighted Restaurants: Carrabba's Italian Grill and Outback Steakhouse
- Ruth's Kitchen:
Products: Poppadums
Recipe: Holland America's ms Westerdam Executive Chef Kees's Corn Gruel (Hot Corn Cereal)

1999-Spring
- Gluten-free Menu at Austin Grill - VA, DC, Baltimore, MD area
- Eastern Caribbean Gluten-free Getaway Cruise Highlights
- Interview - Kees Van Santen, Executive Chef of Holland America's ms Westerdam
- Highlighted Restaurant: Romano's Macaroni Grill

1998-Fall
- Primary Objective: Making Dining Out Easier for Celiacs
- Bob's Philosophy on Dining Out
- Cruising Gluten-free by Janet Y. Rinehart