It's National Celiac Awareness Day!

In case you needed a refresher:
Celiac disease is a lifelong autoimmune condition. Gluten consumption triggers a toxic reaction that causes damage to the small intestine - basically, the body attacks itself any time gluten, even minuscule amounts, is consumed. Learn more at www.celiac.org.

And there's exciting news in honor of the day from perennial celiac ally P.F. Chang's: "We'd like to take this opportunity to recognize and thank the gluten free community for their continued support. Today our gluten free menu expands to 29 choices with the addition of our NEW Triple Chocolate Mousse mini dessert. Enjoy three sinful layers of Chocolate Ganache, Milk Chocolate Mousse, and Flourless Chocolate Cake." Awesome!

They also include links to two GF recipes:
Gluten Free Shanghai Cucumbers
Gluten Free Mongolian Beef

p.s. Fellow True Blood fans may be interested to know that the stunning Deborah Ann Woll (who plays Jessica) semi-recently disclosed that she has celiac disease. I knew there was something extra cool about her.

Gluten-free gossip.

According to ecorazzi.com, there will be gluten-free menu options at Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky's epic wedding this weekend. Apparently Ms. Clinton is allergic to gluten and the wedding cake will be GF and vegan. I wish them all the non-gluteny best!

GF in the news.

If you're in the Philadelphia viewing area and aren't busy this Friday night, tune into WHYY/tv12 for the show Friday Arts. This week's Art of Food segment focuses on The Greenwood Kitchen, a local GF bakery. The show airs at 8:30pm on July 2 but will be repeated several times; check the WHYY website for more schedule info.