Upcoming Gluten Free Cooking & Baking Classes in Wilson NC

Here is a schedule for the next 3 Gluten Free Cooking & Baking Classes:

* Gluten Free Baking 101 - Saturday July 10th, 10am - 1pm
Home of Carrie Forbes, Instructor
Cost: $45.00

This class covers techniques on how to make gluten free sandwich bread & how to make gluten free chocolate chip cookies. Students are taught the basics on gluten free flours, binding ingredients, how to shop for gluten free baking supplies, etc...
Cost includes: class materials, instruction, gluten free baked goods, and email baking support.

*Gluten Free Muffins and Cake - Saturday August 7th, 10am - 1pm
Home of Carrie Forbes, Instructor
Cost: $45.00

This class covers basic gluten free baking techniques, along with an introduction to gluten free flours, binding ingredients, how to shop for ingredients, and how to convert your “old” recipes into gluten free recipes.
Cost includes: class materials, instruction, gluten free baked goods, and email baking support.

*Gluten Free Cooking 101 - Saturday August 21st, 10am - 1pm
Home of Carrie Forbes, Instructor
Cost: $45.00

This class covers basic gluten free cooking techniques, such as how to make cream soups, how to bread foods, how to thicken sauces & gravies, how to use pantry staples to make quick meals, etc...
Cost includes: class materials, instruction, gluten free meal samples, and email cooking support.


For more information on classes & how to sign up:
Contact Carrie Forbes:
Email: gingerlemongirl at gmail dot com

Gluten Free Menu Items at Bill's Barbecue

At our recent Wilson Gluten Free Meetup Group Meeting, Stephanie B. shared the list of gluten free items available at Bill's Barbecue. The list was sent to her from Traci Ellis, Bill's wife, who is also gluten intolerant.

Please call the restaurant (252-237-4372) if you have any questions.

Gluten free menu items at Bill's Barbecue:
updated 6/29/2010 - cf

• Slaw


• Boiled potatoes


• String beans


• Collards


• Potato salad


• BBQ


• Baked chicken


• Hamburger patty (plus grilled onions)


• Yams


• Meatloaf


• Most all veggies (as long as they are NOT fried)
  
  

DO NOT EAT the following foods:

• No corn sticks - the cornsticks themselves are gluten free, but they are not fried in a dedicated fryer.


• No fries - again, not prepared in a dedicated fryer.


• No brunswick stew - most likely is made using prepared soups that have gluten/wheat flour as a thickening agent.

Many thanks to Stephanie B. for sharing this list with us! For people who are gluten free in the Wilson area, it is awesome to know that we can still eat at this wonderful long-time Wilson dining establishment!

Welcome to Gluten Free Wilson NC!

Welcome to the blog for the Wilson Gluten Free Meetup Group. My intention for this blog is to become an easy gluten free resource for the people in the Wilson NC area.

Our first meeting was held on Saturday June 26th 2010 at the Wilson County Public Library. We had 6 people in attendence.

We discussed local gluten free restaurant options in Wilson NC. Some of the restaurants that can accomodate gluten free dining in Wilson are:

• Wendy's - see gluten free menu statement

• Chili's Grill & Bar - see gluten free menu statement

• Ruby Tuesday - see gluten free menu statement

• Jac's Grill - inform server, the chef & manager are aware of gluten intolerance and can make a safe meal.

• Quince - inform server, the chef & manager are aware of gluten intolerance and can make a safe meal.

• Chick-Fil-A - see gluten free menu statement. They have a dedicated fryer for waffle fries! Easy meal is a bunless grilled chicken breast, waffle fries, and a side salad. Fruit & coleslaw are also gluten free!

• Bill's Barbeque - Traci Ellis, wife of the owner of Bill's is gluten intolerant. List of foods that are gluten free & safe to eat from Bill's will be posted ASAP.

• Griff's Steak Barn - Has a large salad bar that has safe, gluten free options. Grilled chicken on the salad bar is gluten free.

• Beef Master - Menu is very simple, steak, baked potatoes, salad. Should be able to accomodate gluten free menu. Make sure to inform server & cook.

• Denny's - inform waitress. Manager & cook are aware of gluten intolerance and can accomodate and make a gluten free meal on a clean grill. Also check their allergen menu.

• Moe's - Do NOT eat corn tortillas. Beans, rice, and vegetables should be safe. Can get a beans, rice, meat & veggie bowl. Check allergen menu.

We will post in depth reviews of these restaurants in the future. If you have been to a restaurant in Wilson NC that has been accomodating to a gluten free diet, please share with us in the comments below!!

We decided that our next Wilson Gluten Free Meetup Group meeting will be held on Saturday September 11th 2010. We will meet again at the Wilson County Public Library from 3-5pm.

Upcoming Events:

• Next Meeting: September 11, 2010 - 3 to 5pm - Wilson County Public Library.

If you would like to join our group, please join from the group homepage. If you have any questions, please email Carrie Forbes at gingerlemongirl (at) gmail.com.