Rudi's Gluten-Free Bakery Gluten Freebies Giveaway

It's been a while since I posted about Rudi's, one of my favorite gluten-free companies out there. I was excited when I read about their new February contest in my email this week. Starting yesterday, Rudi's is having daily giveaways on their Facebook page. Prizes include Rudi's Gluten-Free breads, a Cuisinart toaster, a digital camera, and more. Check out the press release below for more information

Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery to Help Consumers Taste the Good Life this February through the Gluten Freebies Giveaway

Fans of Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery on Facebook will get instant access to a $2 off coupon and the chance to win a variety of prizes that help celebrate a healthy and fulfilling gluten-free lifestyle

Boulder, Colo. – (Feb. 7, 2012) – Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery is on a mission to help those suffering from gluten-intolerance or celiac disease taste the good life through a 30 day Gluten Freebies Giveaway on Facebook.  Rudi’s Gluten-Free was founded on the idea that you don’t have to give anything up to go gluten-free – the company’s breads and baked goods look, taste and feel like the real thing – and is hosting this giveaway to share how delicious a gluten-free life can be.

“Now that at least one in 133 Americans has celiac disease, according to a study by Alessio Fasano in the Archives of Internal Medicine, we’re proud to show that even if you’re gluten-free you can enjoy food just like everyone else,” said Doug Radi, vice president of marketing for Rudi’s Organic Bakery. “Our 30 day giveaway gives new and old fans on our Facebook page the opportunity to win prizes that will spiff up their gluten-free cooking repertoire and put a little fun in their daily routine to help them live a happy, healthier, gluten-free life.”

Beginning on Feb. 7, fans can log onto the Rudi’s Gluten-Free Facebook page, “Like” the brand and receive a $2 off coupon. Additionally, by visiting the Giveaway tab on the Facebook page, consumers can enter weekly to win prizes given away each day, like Rudi’s Gluten-Free breads and baked goods, a Cuisinart toaster, Crofter’s Organic jams, a Kodak digital camera, and gluten-free cookbooks. 

Unlike many gluten-free breads and baked goods on the market, Rudi’s Gluten-Free products are free of artificial ingredients, preservatives and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Plus, Rudi’s Gluten-Free products are soft and delicious, making life a little brighter for families that suffer from a gluten intolerance.

Rudi’s Gluten-Free products, including Original, Multigrain and Cinnamon Raisin Breads, Pizza Crust, Hamburger Buns and Hot Dog Rolls, are available nationally at natural foods stores and mainstream supermarkets. For more information and to find local availability, visit www.rudisglutenfree.com.

About Rudi’s Organic Bakery, Inc.

Rudi’s Organic Bakery, Inc., founded and headquartered in Boulder, Colo., is the nation’s largest brand of USDA certified organic breads.  Rudi’s Organic Bakery has a long history of baking bread a better and brighter way, by using simple organic ingredients that contain no artificial ingredients, preservatives, high fructose corn syrup or trans-fat. Founded in 1976, Rudi’s offers small batch organic artisan breads, sliced sandwich breads, wide pan sandwich breads, English muffins, bagels, hamburger and hot dog buns, and wraps as well as a popular line of organic spelt breads, buns and tortillas. For more information, visit www.rudisbakery.com or follow Rudi’s Organic Bakery on Facebook and Twitter.

Back to School with Rudi's Gluten Free and Giveaway

I chose two winners using Random.org. Thanks for entering!

As you all know, I have been a huge fan of Rudi's Gluten-Free Bakery since the first day I met them back in October 2010. Their breads are amazing and so are the staff behind the gluten-free products. Since 2010, Rudi's has launched pizza crusts, rolls, and buns. With their expanding, gluten-free baked goods line I am excited to see what's next for Rudi's Gluten Free Bakery.

Rudi's knows gluten-free school lunches can be a challenge. Their gluten-free breads are loaded with goodness; they are a tasty and easy solution to the lunchtime dilemma. And, unlike many gluten-free breads on the market today, Rudi’s GF breads contain no modified starches or gums, no artificial preservatives, and no artificial chemicals. Send your kids off to school and feel GOOD about what they are eating.

Rudi's Gluten Free knows school lunch planning is hard, but planning a FUN and HEALTHY meal EVERYDAY can be an even bigger challenge! To help you out, check out this easy lunch planning calendar and yummy, kid approved recipes to help get the school year started.

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GIVEAWAY

In honor of September and back-to-school, I am giving away 2 Rudi's Gluten-Free Bakery prizes including a cute sandwich box and a VIP coupon. All you have to do is leave a comment below and tell me your lunchtime favorite. Winners will be chosen using Random.org on September 9th.


Don't forget to leave your email too so I can contact you if you are a winner!

Webinar: The Importance of School Nurse Education & How-To Strategies for Parents of Gluten-Free Kids

“The Importance of School Nurse Education & How-To Strategies for Parents of Gluten-Free Kids”

Thursday, August 25 at 9pm ET/6pm PT

Join NFCA as Nina Spitzer, President of the Celiac Disease Foundation's Greater Phoenix Chapter, leads this valuable hour-long session about your child's gluten-free needs in and out of the classroom.

Nina will:

• Explain the 504 Plan and its impact on the child's rights in the school environment.
• Advise why school nurses should be educated on celiac disease and the gluten-free diet, including a review of their role in the classroom setting.
• Provide a list of school support staff and their appropriate roles in accommodating a celiac child's needs.
• Share strategies on how parents can maneuver the school year with their gluten-free child.
• Offer tips and suggestions on how parents can create a safe and healthy gluten-free school environment, including recipes and common challenges in the classroom's social setting, such as lunch and snack time, birthday parties and field trips.

Sponsored by Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery, this webinar is free of charge and the only requirement is a working Internet connection!

Register Now
Watch and Win!

• Three webinar participants will be randomly selected to win a prize pack from Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery. Each winner will receive
• 100% organic cotton t-shirt
• Large canvas bag ready for your next grocery trip
• Kitchen items, including a refrigerator magnet, a sticky note set to track your grocery list, and a clip to keep your Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery bread fresh
• 1$ off coupon for your next Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery purchase

Rudi's Gluten-Free Bakery Unbelievably Good Gluten-Free Recipe Contest

Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery Challenges Aspiring Chefs with Unbelievably Good Gluten-Free Recipe Contest

Fans compete for trip to Colorado and chance to star in online cooking show and national advertisement

Boulder, Colo. – April 18, 2011 – Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery, maker of unbelievably good gluten-free baked goods, today announced theUnbelievably Good Gluten-Free Recipe Contest. Inspired by the passion and creativity of gluten-free foodies everywhere, Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery fans are encouraged to share their gluten-free culinary masterpieces in the Unbelievably Good Gluten-Free Recipe Contest for a chance to win a free trip to Boulder, Colo., star in their own online cooking show and be featured in a national media advertisement for Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery!

Today through May 20, aspiring gluten-free chefs are invited to visit the Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery Facebook page and click on the recipe contest tab to enter. Rudi’s wants fans to get creative with gluten-free bread and some ter-RUDI-ific gluten-free recipes. There are only two recipe requirements: 

1.       The recipe must be gluten-free.

2.      The recipe must include at least one product from the Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery line (Original, Multigrain and Cinnamon Raisin Breads, Multigrain Hamburger Buns and Hot Dog Rolls, and Original Pizza Crusts).

All types of recipes are welcome, from kid-approved options to fine dining fare. Along with the recipe, Rudi’s wants to hear why gluten-free cooking is important to the aspiring chef.

“We created Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery to help people suffering from celiac disease and gluten intolerances enjoy great tasting, healthy baked goods that have the same taste, texture and appearance of regular options,” said Doug Radi, vice president of marketing for Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery. “We’re continuously amazed by the culinary creativity, passion and inspiration within the gluten-free community, and we can’t wait to see the exciting ideas our fans cook up.  We’re looking forward to meeting the top three finalists in June for a gluten-free recipe showdown and celebration.”

Recipe submissions will be accepted until May 20, 2011, and online voting will continue through June 6, 2011. The top 10 fan favorites, determined by the number of Facebook votes, will each receive a $250 gift card to Williams-Sonoma, an assortment of Rudi’s products and swag, and a chance for their recipe to be chosen as a top three finalist.  

From the top 10 fan favorites, three finalists will be determined by a panel of judges including:

·        Chef Jeffrey Barbour, Restaurant 4580

·        Martin Hammer, owner of Restaurant 4580

·        Chef Dan Kohler from Renegade Kitchen and Alternative Appetites

·        Jane Miller, CEO of Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery

The top three finalists will receive a trip for two to Boulder, Colo., home of Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery, where they will compete in the Final Recipe Cook-Off at Restaurant 4580 on June 24, 2011. The grand prize winner will star in a National Foundation for Celiac Awareness – Alternative Appetites cooking show with Chef Dan Kohler of Renegade Kitchen and be featured in a national media advertisement for Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery. For complete contest and prize details, visit the Rudi’s Gluten-Free Facebook page and click on the Recipe Contest tab.

Important Contest Dates:

·        April 18 – May 20:  Recipe submissions accepted on the recipe contest tab on the Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery Facebook page

·        April 18 – June 6:  Online voting open to the public

·        June 7:  Top 10 fan favorites announced

·        June 7 – June 13:  Top 10 fan favorite recipes reviewed by panel of judges

·        June 13:  Top 3 finalists announced

·        June 24:  Top 3 finalists compete in Final Recipe Cook-Off at Restaurant 4580 in Boulder, Colo. 

To learn more about Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery, visit www.rudisglutenfree.com.

About Rudi’s Organic Bakery, Inc.
Rudi’s Organic Bakery, Inc., founded and headquartered in Boulder, Colo., is the only nationally available brand offering a full line of certified organic bread and baked goods. Rudi’s Organic Bakery has a long history of baking bread a better and brighter way, by using simple organic ingredients that contain no artificial ingredients, preservatives, high fructose corn syrup or trans-fat. Since 2005, Rudi’s Organic has been a part of Charter Baking Company, Inc., a portfolio company of Charterhouse Group, Inc.  Rudi’s Organic is a premier organic brand with distribution throughout the U.S. in both natural foods stores and mainstream supermarkets. Founded in 1976, Rudi’s Organic offers small batch organic artisan breads, sliced sandwich breads, wide pan sandwich breads, hamburger and hot dog buns, wraps and a popular line of organic spelt breads, buns and tortillas. In July 2010, Rudi’s Organic Bakery launched a new line of natural gluten-free products under the Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery brand. Follow Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery on Facebook, Twitter, and Rudi’s Gluten-Free Blog, Baked on the Bright Side.

Rudi's Gluten Free Giveaway

If I am not the biggest fan of Rudi's Gluten-Free Bakery, I don't know who is.

My love affair started with Rudi's when I was introduced to their gluten-free breads at a brunch in Philadelphia in October 2010. How can you not fall in love when you are served baskets of gluten-free multi-grain toast followed by a delicious plate of gluten-free French toast at 10 Arts in the Ritz Carlton? It was like a gluten-free fairy tale!

Next came gluten-free peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and grilled cheese sandwiches from Rudi's Gluten-Free Bakery at the NFCA's Appetite for Awareness event. Hello REAL bread! These PB&J sandwiches won my A4A10 Gluten-Free Fun Vendy Award for "Best Sandwich of the Day." The had full, spreadable coverage of both the peanut butter and the jelly. Best part, you didn't have to toast the bread to get it to stay together! This is almost unheard of in the gluten-free bread world.

Most recently, Rudi's launched their Spread the Bread program in conjunction with the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness. This national coupon program supports Celiac Disease education for physicians through NFCA's Continuing Medical Education program. For everyone $1 off coupon you download from the Rudi's Gluten-Free Bread website, Rudi's will donate one dollar to support the NFCA's efforts to better education physicians in the diagnosis of Celiac, up to $20,000. To visit the Spread the Bread site and download your coupon today, visit www.rudisglutenfree.com/spread-the-bread-coupon.

Finally, Rudi's not only has a wonderful selection of gluten-free breads and now a really important mission to educate professionals about Celiac Disease but they also have a really fun and cheery website. At the Rudi's Gluten-Free Bakery website you can find out where to buy Rudi's bread in your neighborhood, download coupons, find out about upcoming events, and read their company blog. (I am featured in their article "Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakes Up Friendships On the Road"!) I think the blog and their Facebook and Twitter presence are really important for connecting with their customers.

NOW IS YOUR CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE THE GREATNESS THAT IS RUDI'S GLUTEN-FREE!

I am hosting a Rudi's prize package giveaway. All you have to do to enter is leave a comment on this blog, on my Facebook page, or send me a Tweet. Do all three and you are entered three times! The winner will be chosen on Friday, January 21 so enter today!

Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery Launches Spread the Bread Program

You all know I am a huge fan of both Rudi's and NFCA, so this press release is really exciting to me.


Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery Launches Spread the Bread Program to Benefit the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness

National coupon program supports celiac disease education for physicians through NFCA’s Continuing Medical Education program

Boulder, Colo. – Jan. 4, 2010 – Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery is making life brighter for families that suffer from celiac disease and gluten intolerance by giving them another way to enjoy bread again through its new line of gluten-free breads. As part of its commitment to giving back to the communities it serves, Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery announced today it is partnering with the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) to increase education and diagnosis of celiac disease through a national coupon program, Spread the Bread.

Through Spread the Bread, Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery is proudly supporting the NFCA’s efforts to educate physicians on the diagnosis of celiac disease through its Continuing Medical Education (CME) program. NFCA teamed up with top celiac doctors nationwide to create a program that provides education for primary care physicians focused on celiac disease with the goal of improving diagnosis and management of the disease. For full accreditation information, please visit: www.CeliacCMECentral.com.

“Every year, millions of people suffer unnecessarily as a result of the lack of diagnosis of celiac disease,” said Alice Bast, Founder and President of NFCA. “Our mission is to decrease the amount of time it takes for someone to get diagnosed, improve quality of life, and with the support of companies like Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery, we can better reach that goal.”

To visit the Spread the Bread site, visit: http://www.rudisglutenfree.com/spread-the-bread-coupon/

For every $1 off coupon downloaded for a loaf of Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bread, Rudi’s will donate a dollar to support the NFCA’s efforts to better educate physicians in the diagnosis of celiac disease, up to $20,000. Coupons are available now on Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery’s website and Facebook page, and will remain available through February, or until the goal is reached.

“We created Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery so people with celiac disease and gluten intolerance can once again take pleasure in eating tasty and healthy breads,” said Doug Radi, vice president of marketing for Rudi’s Organic Bakery. “In addition to creating great-tasting gluten-free breads, we’re also committed to raising awareness and furthering education about celiac disease through partnerships with organizations like NFCA. The Continuing Medical Education program’s goal to teach doctors to diagnose celiac disease will greatly impact the gluten-free community.”

There are an estimated three million people in the U.S. suffering from celiac disease – that’s one in 133– yet less than 200,000 are diagnosed. Through partnerships with gluten-free organizations like NFCA, Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery hopes to elevate the level of education and awareness on celiac disease and gluten-intolerance, as well as the gluten-free diet, through local and national initiatives that drive hope for a better, brighter future, like the Spread the Bread program.

Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery breads are available nationally at natural foods stores and select mainstream supermarkets. For more information, visit http://www.rudisglutenfree.com.

About Rudi’s Organic Bakery, Inc.
Rudi’s Organic Bakery, Inc., founded and headquartered in Boulder, Colo., is the only nationally available brand offering a full line of certified organic bread and baked goods. Rudi’s Organic Bakery has a long history of baking bread a better and brighter way, by using simple organic ingredients that contain no artificial ingredients, preservatives, high fructose corn syrup or trans-fat. Since 2005, Rudi’s Organic has been a part of Charter Baking Company, Inc., a portfolio company of Charterhouse Group, Inc. Rudi’s Organic is a premier organic brand with distribution throughout the U.S. in both natural foods stores and mainstream supermarkets. Founded in 1976, Rudi’s Organic offers small batch organic artisan breads, sliced sandwich breads, wide pan sandwich breads, hamburger and hot dog buns, wraps and a popular line of organic spelt breads, buns and tortillas. In July 2010, Rudi’s Organic Bakery launched a new line of natural gluten-free products under the Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery brand. For more information about Rudi’s Organic Bakery, visit www.rudisbakery.com.

About the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness
The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of celiac in order to gain prompt and accurate diagnosis for those suffering, supporting the health and wellbeing of those with the disease, and facilitating research that will better understand the disorder and find a cure. Visit www.celiaccentral.org for information.

A Day with Rudi's Gluten Free Bakery

Photos by Erin Smith. All Rights Reserved
More pictures here.


On Sunday, October 24th I was honored to be invited to a brunch hosted by Rudi's Gluten Free Bakery at 10 Arts in the Ritz Carlton Philadelphia. I had been emailing with Doug Radi, Vice President of Marketing at Charter Baking Company, Inc., the parent company of Rudi's Gluten Free Bakery, for a few weeks so I was very excited to meet some of the people behind this gluten-free bread company. I was also hoping to meet Jane Miller, Rudi's CEO, but she was not in Philadelphia this past weekend.

I walked into the beautiful 10 Arts at the Ritz Carlton and was immediately greeted by Doug from Rudi's and his Linhart PR team, Dayna and Elexis. Everyone was really friendly and excited to be reaching out to the gluten-free blogger community. There was a delicious display of Rudi's gluten free breads on the main table with a menu at each plate. The night before the brunch, I had texted my friend Sue of GlutenFreeLI and told her that I was hoping for some gluten-free French toast. Much to my delight, this was the first menu item listed on our special Rudi's/10 Arts menu. Cinnamon raisin French toast... gluten free! YES!

The brunch quickly started filling up with familiar gluten-free friends as well as some new faces. I had been emailing Mike from Gluten-Free Philly for months now, so I was happy to meet him and his family in person. I also reconnected with Jennifer Iannolo from the brand-new Zenfully Delicious and GildedFork.com. We sat together at an event back in 2007 and Jennifer remembered me immediately and kindly reminded me of our meeting. I also met Gluten-Free Mike and Paul Biscione of Loving Food Again. Also at my table was the lovely Alice Bast of the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness. I had met Alice at another NFCA event a few years ago, but it was so nice to sit and eat breakfast with her in such a friendly setting. The dynamic duo from NFCA, Whitney and Cheryl, were also at the brunch but had to run off for the Appetite for Awareness set up. Sue Moller of Gluten-FreeLI, Dan Kohler of Renegade Kitchen, Chef Monica Glass from 10 Arts, and Maureen Stanley of Hold the Gluten were also all at the Rudi's brunch. There were some additional people that I didn't get the opportunity to meet since were all busy chatting and enjoying our gluten-free breakfast.

Doug kicked off the brunch by talking about the history of Rudi's. Although Rudi's Gluten Free is a new kid on the block, Rudi's Organic Bakery was founded in 1976. Over two years ago, Rudi's decided that they wanted to move into the gluten-free bread world. The team bought a bunch of different gluten-free breads and tried them all. The group was greatly disappointed in the gluten-free breads, which made them even more determined to create a perfect gluten-free bread. Rudi's started working on their gluten-free breads and even reached out to the NFCA to learn more about Celiac Disease and the gluten-free diet. Two years and 200 formulations later, Rudi's made not one but three gluten-free breads!

Launched in July 2010 and available in all 50 states, Rudi's now offers certified gluten-free Original, Multigrain, and Cinnamon Raisin breads with no artificial ingredients. In addition, their breads are soy and dairy free. All gluten-free breads at Rudi's are produced on a dedicated line on dedicated days in their production facility. Every batch is tested for gluten both internally and at an external lab for less than 10ppm of gluten. (The FDA currently includes 20 ppm or less gluten as a criteria in its definition of "gluten-free".) To read more about Rudi's gluten-free production process, click here.

As if a delicious gluten-free bread isn't enough, Rudi's also gives back to the community. They donate over 50,000 pounds of bread to food banks each year, including hopefully providing an upcoming donation of gluten-free bread to the first gluten-free food bank in Loveland, CO. There is an effort to eliminate waste at Rudi's so they send unused bread to pig farms. Let me tell you, those Colorado pigs are eating well.

I really could go on and on about Rudi's Gluten Free breads, their staff, and their dedication to the gluten-free community. It was so nice to have a very down-to-earth conversation with Doug, Dayna, and Elexis. They answered all of our questions and were extremely knowledgeable about Celiac Disease and the gluten-free diet. It is obvious that Rudi's cares deeply about getting their gluten-free products "right" before putting them out on the shelves. Although their gluten-free product list is short at the moment, they are currently working hard on perfecting additional gluten-free products. Doug said it is Rudi's Gluten Free mission to put out a full line of gluten-free products in the future.

Thank you Rudi's Gluten Free for including me in this fantastic event. I look forward to the future of Rudi's Gluten-Free Bakery!

And did I mention that Rudi's Cinnamon Raisin French Toast?!