Ep 184 August 2021 Roundup
A Conversation with Ellen Bayens
Let’s start the blog with the show notes for this Episode –
I look forward to chatting with Ellen Bayens of www.theceliacscene.com at the beginning of every month to get caught up on celiac and gluten free news that has come to light over the past few weeks. On this episode, Ellen and I speak about a press release from the UK regarding the price increase of rice flour and how it might affect gluten free food producers. Ellen also tells us a diagnosis story from a family with a young daughter which highlights many of the frustrations felt by families with a sick child. Both Ellen and I are excited to talk about a new venture we’ve started to support celiac kids and their families. Our website www.celiackidstuff.com has begun selling stickers and wristbands that let kids tell everyone around them that they are special, they are celiac, and they need to eat a gluten free diet. The stickers and wristbands are aimed at kids from ages 4-12, as well as special stickers for caregivers to use when sending food to school or get togethers. On a similar, but different note, Ellen and I speak about restaurants in her area. There seems to be abundance of places to get gluten free fish and chips, or maybe I noticed this because its such a treat for me, and hopefully, other celiacs as well. Ellen mentions a very clean brand of jerky that is well labelled gluten free and free from other additives. Also, if you are in the Victoria area, we identify a discount you can get, just for mentioning www.theceliacscene.com.
Soaring Cost of Gluten-Free Ingredients Could Trigger Price Hikes
Another Cautionary Tale of a Child’s Delayed Celiac Disease Diagnosis
Celiac Kid Stuff – stickers and wristbands www.celiackidstuff.com
Introducing 100% Gluten-Free Bare Bones Fish & Chips in Port Alberni
900 Degrees Wood-Fired Pizza Flips to Gluten Free!
Pirate Chips Every Day – All You Can Eat
Rock Cod Cafe Now Almost 100% Gluten Free!
NEW! Introducing Country Prime Meat Snacks
Sue’s Websites and Social Media –
Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com
Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com
Facebook – @acanadianceliacpodcast
Twitter – CeliacPodcastCA
Email – acdnceliacpodcast@gmail.com
Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com
Instagram – @suesgfbaking
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL
Email – sue@suesglutenfreebaking.com
Other Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com
My Thoughts –
Okay, I can’t help myself but to be excited about launching our new website www.celiackidstuff.com, in an effort to equip kids and their parents with the tools they need for the kids to go out into the world and back to school.
I remember years ago, when I hosted a week of summer sleep away camp for celiac kids here in Ontario, we spent some time talking about what it was like to be a kid with celiac disease. One thing that keep coming up was something even adults find draining – having to explain that you can’t eat gluten, what it is and why.
Most kids learn quickly that their foods can be different from their friends, and over time, they are able to articulate that. For the most part, young children, don’t realize that all adults who offer them food don’t actually understand their special needs.
The camp kids said social situations were the worst. Having to single yourself out when all you want to do is fit in. As adults this can be difficult, but for a child it can be devastating.
We made the stickers and bracelets cool, so that kids would be proud to use and wear them. Each child has a unique identity, and the stickers and bracelets help children feel more confident about their differences.
We decided to make the bracelets in green and purple. I was thinking one of those colours would likely appeal to any child. I was surprised to see that kids want both, and even want to wear them at the same time! I think that’s great!
If you have a celiac child, or know a family with a celiac child, please tell them about this new resource. Thanks!