Pamela's August Newsletter - celiac disease OR gluten sensitivity

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Welcome to theThe Pamela's Products Newsletter!Vol. 2, Issue #9, September 2009If you are having trouble seeing this newsletter, please Back to School...Summer is drawing to a close and school is starting up once again. Meal planning takes on a new dimension when it comes to packing the brown bag for the kids as you scoot them out the door. But don't forget that everyone deserves to enjoy their lunch, so along with some fresh fruit, carrot sticks and a thermos of your favorite beverage remember to include a delicious sandwich and cookies. This is now incredibly easy even for those of us living gluten-free. Make your favorite sandwich with one of Pamela's easy to bake breads such as Pamela's Amazing Bread, or bread by hand, or enjoy a sub-style sandwich with Pamela's Soft Baguette Loaf or Crispy French Bread. The best part is that these breads taste delicious and look like wheat bread, so none of the kids at school will even notice that your gluten-free child's food is different.College can be a bit more complex than simply packing a lunchbox. There are some great articles about making a safe, gluten-free transition into life on campus. We enjoyed reading what GlutenFreeda had to write (and were honored to be mentioned!), check out their College Living article.The latest in gluten-free researchWe were recently sent a copy of the book "The Gluten Effect" and were stunned by the information the Drs. Vikki & Richard Petersen revealed. Here are four amazing points from Dr. Vikki Petersen:It's estimated that 1% of the population suffers from celiac disease while 40% suffers from gluten sensitivity. Recently it was recommended that all IBS sufferers get tested for gluten sensitivity. Patients with IBS are often told that there is no cure. Millions are suffering with this and having such a compromised small intestine truly prevents optimal health from occurring. After the digestive system, the second most common system to be affected by gluten sensitivity is the nervous system. Gluten is not a local problem but very much systemic. Gluten Intolerance is an autoimmune disease and if a person has relatives with any autoimmune diseases, they are 8 - 15 times more likely to get celiac disease (or gluten sensitivity). This stunning book will truly shock you, and while you probably already know the devastation gluten can cause, you will no doubt learn some new data in this very informative book. If you attended the Gluten-Free Cooking Expo a few weeks ago, you would have had the opportunity to win one of these books, along with a small Pamela's care package. But do not fret, there are many more chances to win this book and meet Marion all at the same time. Keep an eye on Marion's schedule for more info on where she'll be and join her at the DAN Conference in Dallas in October for your next chance to win a copy of "The Gluten Effect".Giveaways and updatesWe are so excited to announce that GoDairyFree.org and OneFrugalFoodie.com are offering a joint giveaway of Pamela's Products! Check out the listing, review and recipes. Take a moment to send a comment and maybe you will win the huge prize package.Last month we told you about the latest release of Let's Eat Out! by Kim Koeller and Robert La France. First, we'd like to congratulate the five lucky winners who's names were drawn at random to win a copy of the book and the pocket passports. We also want to let you know that the people at Gluten Free Passport have introduced their "Eating Out" app for the iPhone and iPod touch. This customizable tool can help decipher menu choices and find the right foods for you. Learn more at the Gluten Free Passport website.Meet Marion~Hi everyone. Just back a week from Chicago after attending the GF Cooking Expo. The show was very successful and busy due to the tireless efforts of our Miss Jennifer Cafferty. A big shout out to her for the education and information she provided for those attending the seminars and classes. Pamela's Cheesecake was the buzz of the event and was very well received by all who attended – including volunteers and other vendors! (A few, there will be no mention of names, thank you very much, passed by more than once!!) People could not get enough of the Pamela's New York Cheesecake sweetened with agave – a huge talking point among the participants and store owners.One woman said she had not been able to eat cheesecake for TWELVE years!!! That is just not right – but our Pamela came to the rescue once again. Thanks Miss P!Oh, oh, oh... new invention!!!... Coconut Cupcakes... no, they are not new – BUT – Coconut Cupcakes frosted with Pamela's Dark Chocolate Frosting, shove their little frosted heads into the shredded coconut and well, they tasted like... I don’t like to mention names (see above), but they were “Mounds” of fun to eat!!! The group that got to sample them at the GF Cooking Expo all agreed that this combo should join the menu of the “Traveling Cupcake Show”. So be it – the tribe has spoken!My next event is the Gluten Free Culinary Summit in Hyde Park, NY on September 12th and 13th. This is a lovely two day seminar presented by Suzanne Bowland of GF Culinary Productions, Inc., being held at The Culinary Institute of America. The culinary students will be creating delicious, mouth-watering recipes using Pamela's Products mixes. Last year I had the absolute pleasure of being one of the first to inhale the Crème de Menthe Brownies made from Pamela's Brownie Mix. So, so, so fabulous!If you are lucky enough to be attending this event, a little side note – yes, there really is a Pamela!! (….that’s all I’m saying……)Ok, stop reading and go bake something Pamela's!! Until next time, all the best to you,MarionWhere can I taste some Pamela's?There are a number of wonderful events this month, come out to any of these and try some Pamela's Products. (M = Marion will be there)September 2Tunie’s Nutrition Center, 16th Anniversary Sale, Coral Springs FLSeptember 3Whole Foods Market, Gluten-free Thursday, West Hollywood CASeptember 8Naturally Yours, 1st Anniversary Sale, Normal ILLife Grocery, Gluten-free/Vegan demo, Marietta GASeptember 10Univ of Kansas, Weight Management Conference, Lawrence KSEdwing D’Angelo, Fashion for Autism, New York NYSeptember 11 The Whole Store, 21st Anniversary Sale, Murphy NCSeptember 12Fort Dodge Iowa, Iowa State Celiac Conf., Iowa Central Community College, Fort Dodge IASunspot Natural Market, Health Fair, West Lafayette INReturn to Eden, Gluten-free/Vegan, Atlanta GAAAFA St Louis, Food Allergy Fair, St. Louis MOThe Miracle Party, Children’s Cancer Fundraiser, Denver COGF Culinary Summit, Hyde Park NY (Marion & Pamela!)Autism Speaks, Walk Now for Autism, Rochester NYRoots Natural Foods, Annual Eco Party, Leominster MAUtah GIG, Celiac Awareness Walk, Taylorsville UTSeptember 13 Boulder County Celiacs, Annual Picnic, Longmont COWhole Foods Market North Wales & Kids with Food Allergies, Back to school Event, North Wales PAAutism Society of Berks Co., Annual Autism Walk, Reading PASeptember 14Lil’s Dietary Specialty Shop, Gluten-free Event, Chicago ILSeptember 15Life Grocery, Gluten-free Support, Marietta GAFestival Foods, Gluten-free Event, DePere WISeptember 19John A Logan College, Women for Health & Wellness, Carterville ILHarvest Moon, 15th Anniversary Event, Olathe KSFamilies with Food Allergies, Annual Walk, Willoughby Hills OHHealth Habits, 5th Anniversary, Schnecksville PATailor Made Nutrition, Customer Appreciation Event, Woodbury MNSeptember 20Healthy Appetites Natural Foods, Gluten Free Munch & Mingle, Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth, MA Good Seed Natural Food Mkt, Anniversary & Gluten-free Day, Seekonk MAHarvest Health, All Organic 5K Run, Hudsonville MISeptember 23Whole Foods Market Torrance, Anniversary & Health Fair, Torrance CASeptember 25Thyme & Season, Gluten-free Tasting, Hamden CTSeptember 26Whole Foods Market Coral Springs, A Happy & Healthy 11th Anniversary, Coral Springs FLFresh & Natural Foods, Gluten-free Fest, Hudson WILLL of Stafford/Quantico, World Breastfeeding Week Event, Stafford VANature's Market, Annual Gluten-free Tasting, Kent, WAChildren's DuPont Hospital, Annual Celiac Event, Wilmington DEGluten Free and Wellness Show, Goshen General Hospital, Goshen INMount Hope Foods, Gluten-free Food Fair, Cottonwood AZCSA Orange Co., Gluten-free Food Faire, Irvine CASeptember 30Windsor Celiac Foundation, GF Vendor Night, Windsor ONRetailer Spotlight: We're shining our spotlight on Loris Natural Foods Center in Rochester NY this month. They've put the Pamela's in their store ON SALE all month long in celebration of their anniversary. Happy Anniversary Loris! Product of the Month!Pamela's Butter Shortbread are now agave sweetened! That's right, sweetened with tantalizing, low glycemic, and all natural Agave! This sweetener is so delicious it's sometimes called agave nectar! Yum! This alternative sweetener is all the rage and has a wonderful flavor. We think you're going to truly love the changes in this delicious cookie. The new agave sweetened Butter Shortbread should start showing up on stores shelves by the end of September. Would you like to be the first on one your block to try a box? To win a free box of Pamela's Agave sweetened Butter Shortbread you'll need to answer this trivia question: Where can you go to meet THE Pamela this month? Send us your answer along with your address (no PO boxes please) by September 2nd. We'll pick 25 names at random from all entries (you read that right, respond by the 2nd to be placed in a random drawing). Sorry, available for USA addresses only. Due to the high volume of responses we are only able to notify the winners. If you do not hear from us by September 8th, you did not win, but we hope you will try again next month.Picture of the Month!We want to thank our dear friend Nisla for sending us this adorable picture of her own little baker and the donuts they created. They found our Pamela's Vanilla Cake Mix and Dark Chocolate Frosting Mix at Kroger's expanded natural food section and went to town! By adding an extra egg to the cake mix they made the batter lighter and fluffier than a regular cake and viola! Donuts for everyone! We hope that you take some time to enjoy baking with the family, and just think, you can create a delicious grab-n-go breakfast or snack of your own! Welcome back to your kitchen! We're sending Nisla and her family a care package of cookies, baking mixes and a few Pamela's "just for fun" items. That's our way of saying thank you for bringing us into your home and sharing your experience.We'd love to hear from you, too. When have you enjoyed a Pamela's Product? Send us a picture and if we use it in our newsletter we'll send you a "Thank You" care package too. Send those notes and pictures to newsletter.Recipes of the Month~ Here you go, more recipes to make packing those lunch boxes easier:- Pretzel Twists - What a great treat to find in your lunch box- Brownie Cookies - Here's a treat that will brighten anyone's afternoon- Peanut Butter Cookies - We've heard that not everyone likes chocolate, here's a delicious alternative- Bagels - Sometimes you want a different kind of sandwich- Flax & Sunflower Seed Cornbread Muffins (pictured)- Delicious, nutritious and satisfyingFinal Note:Going back to school is such a bittersweet time, the end of summer, the start of a new school year. It's a milestone moment in the year and I hope you'll take some time to honor the transition from summer to fall. Personally, a cup of tea with a Pamela's biscotti or Chunky Chocolate Chip Cookie provides the perfect accompaniment for a moment of reflection.I've tried something new this month, we'll be drawing for the the free product giveaway. It seemed more fair and calmer for those who enjoy taking the time to read the whole newsletter before they respond, and we need more calm these days. Your feedback on this and anything else about Pamela's Products is always welcome. I love to hear from you. As always I read every email even if I don't respond to them all. You can send those messages to newsletter. Enjoy & Celebrate Your Food,Stephanie RobbinsDirector of Marketing