Stanford Health Day at the Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo

The Gluten-Free & Allergen-Friendly Expo is coming back to California for the first time in more than three years. In addition to this weekend-long expo, a key component of this year's event is a Stanford Health Education Day. This information-packed day will include topics such as celiac disease symptoms, treatments, follow-up, and future therapies. These speakers are presented by Stanford Health Care and Stanford Children’s Health in partnership with the Celiac Community Foundation of Northern California

To attend these wonderful lectures, you must purchase a ticket to the GFAF Expo. Today is the last day for 30% off with code EARLYBIRD (thru 10/17). If you buy your tickets after today, use code ADVANCE for 20% off your ticket prices.

When: November 18 & 19, 2017
10:00 am – 4:00 pm on Saturday the 18th
10:00 am – 3:00 pm on Sunday the 19th

Where: San Mateo County Event Center-Fiesta Hall
1346 Saratoga Drive
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 574-3247


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Stanford Health Education Day at the Gluten-Free & Allergen-Friendly Expo
Saturday Speakers and Topics

“Demystifying Celiac Disease – From Symptoms to Diagnosis”10:30AM-11:30AM
Presenters: Nasim Khavari, MD, MPH & Nielsen Fernandez-Becker, MD, PhD
Overall classic celiac “diagnosis and treatment,” presented by the directors of the Stanford Celiac Disease Program, Dr. Nasim Khavai and Nielsen Fernandez-Becker. The presentations will include discussion specific to celiac vs. NCGS/NCWS/FODMAPs, highlighting all the services available within the Stanford Celiac Disease Program.

“Gluten-Related Disorders: Follow-Up Treatment & Future Therapies”
12:00PM – 1:00PM
Presenter: Peter H.R. Green, MD
After a diagnosis of celiac disease or gluten sensitivity – what’s next? Dr. Green will discuss clinical management of gluten-related disorders (celiac and non-celiac gluten or wheat sensitivity), including follow-up visits, vaccinations, and poorly responsive and refractory celiac disease. He will also review the exciting array of non-dietary therapies that are under development.

“Debunking the Myths Around Celiac Disease and Food Allergies”
1:30PM – 2:30PM
Presenters: Dr. Nasim Khavari, MD, MPH, Dr. Nielsen Fernandez-Becker, MD, PhD, Sayantani (Tina) Sindher, MD, Andrea Gilbaugh, RD, Neha Shah, MPH, RD
The expert panel will discuss gluten-related disorders (celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, non-celiac wheat sensitivity, low FODMAPS), allergy and immunology responses in both pediatric and adults patients, while inviting audience questions and participation!

“Food Allergy Facts – What Helps to Improve or Worsen Your Food Allergy Symptoms”
3:00PM – 4:00PM
Presenter: Sayantani (Tina) Sindher, MD
A focused discussion around nut and overall food allergies (including gluten), including interesting facts around the science of immunology.


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Gluten Free Allergen Free Expo in NJ This Weekend

This weekend is the GF&AF Expo in Secaucus, New Jersey. Some of my favorite gluten-free friends go every year and I am bummed that I will miss this event. But now that I live in California, it is a WAY longer commute than just hopping on a bus in New York City and traveling across the Hudson River to NJ.

There are a ton of gluten-free vendors, cooking demos and classes, and so much more. Tickets are still available and the event is happening both Saturday and Sunday. Have a great day everyone and report back on your favorite finds!

New Jersey GFAF Expo Ticket Giveaway

This coming weekend is the Gluten and Allergen Friendly Expo in Secaucus, New Jersey.  This annual event is a great way to try new gluten-free product, meet your fellow celiac community, and eat without worry. Attendees get FREE samples, coupons and discounts from 100+ gluten-free brands, FREE classes, a FREE goodie bag, and a FREE 1-year subscription to Delight Gluten Free Magazine with advance online ticket purchase!

The Expo will feature over 100 gluten-free vendors sampling and selling delicious products. All products at the show are gluten free, but many vendors will also showcase items free from the top eight allergens. The Expo also includes a dedicated area featuring nut-free products. In addition to trying delicious samples, guests can attend free lectures, connect with gluten and allergen-free restaurants, vendors, stores, associated non-profits and much more! Click here for the full presentation schedule.

Tickets are available for purchase both online and at the door. If you want to save 30% on your ticket price, click HERE and enter code MEETUP30NJ on check-out.

I am also giving away two pairs of tickets. Enter to win below and bring a friend or family member! Each winner will receive two free tickets to the day of your choice.

See you there!

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Gluten & Allergen Free Expo Returns to New Jersey

One of the biggest gluten-free events of the year returns to New Jersey on October 3 and 4, 2015. Join me and the NYC Celiac Meetup Group as we attend the Gluten and Allergen Free Expo at the Meadowlands Convention Center. This event is a great way to sample many gluten-free products, meet others with celiac, listen to interesting gluten-free talks, and so much more.

Attendees get FREE samples, coupons and discounts from 100+ gluten-free brands, FREE classes, a FREE goodie bag, and a FREE 1-year subscription to Delight Gluten Free Magazine with advance online ticket purchase!

The Expo will feature over 100 gluten-free vendors sampling and selling delicious products. All products at the show are gluten free, but many vendors will also showcase items free from the top eight allergens. The Expo also includes a dedicated area featuring nut-free products. In addition to trying delicious samples, guests can attend free lectures, connect with gluten and allergen-free restaurants, vendors, stores, associated non-profits and much more! Click here for the full presentation schedule.

Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door ($20 for adults, $5 for kids at the door). Click HERE to buy your tickets today. 

SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR ALL NYC CELIAC MEETUP MEMBERS AND FRIENDS. Enter code MEETUP30NJ for a 30% discount on your tickets!

For more information on the Expo, visit www.gfafexpo.com and follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

Want to win free tickets to the expo? Be sure to follow Gluten-Free Fun on Facebook and Twitter! 

GFAFExpo 2014: My Gluten-Free Friends

I love free samples, but I love connecting with other gluten-free bloggers, friends, and Meetup members even more! This weekend, I was so lucky to see familiar faces and meet new people at the GFAF Expo in New Jersey. It is so awesome when someone comes up and tells me they read my blog or follow me on Twitter. I love meeting each and every one of you. I wanted to start my GFAF Expo wrap-up by sharing my photos of gluten-free friends!

Me with Gluten-Free Steph

Me with Jen Cafferty, founder of the GFAF Expo

Me with Candice of Embrace G-Free

Vanessa, Executive Editor of Delight Gluten-Free Magazine, and her adorable son

Me at the Enjoy Life Foods photo booth

Me and my girl Michelle (not from DF Mavens, just a fan!) 

Sue, of Gluten-Free Long Island, and her sister Laurie

Me with Jenny from Creative Cooking Gluten-Free at the Super Seedz booth

Me with Ellie, one of my Meetup group members and the winner of my ticket giveaway!

Me and the awesome Kathy Smart, of Live the Smart Way.
So happy to finally meet her in person!

Me with Gluten-Free Jenna

Me and Kathy again, we clean up nice!

Gluten-Free New Orleans (formerly GF Bird), Me, and Candice of Embrace G-Free

Upcoming Gluten-Free Fun Speaking Engagements

To say that I am busy would be the understatement of the year. I feel like I haven't slept in days! I have been working on some really exciting gluten-free projects that I am getting ready to announce. I also have a crazy September calendar that is literally going to keep me bouncing from state to state. New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Boston, Connecticut, New Jersey again, Portland... WHEW! I am tired already and it's only the fourth day of the month.

I would LOVE to meet you all at some of these upcoming gluten-free events. If you are attending any of these events, please come find me and say hello. I am always thrilled and humbled to meet my readers!

Find me here... 

Gluten Intolerance Group of Orange County Online Meeting
What: Presenter "Socializing Gluten-Free"
When: September 4, 2014; 7pm PST/10pm EST; TONIGHT!!
Where: Your Computer! It's an online meeting. Feel free to join us.
Find me: Online

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Gluten and Allergen Free Expo
What: Attending with the NYC Celiac Meetup Group
When: September 6, 2014; 9am-3pm
Where: Meadowlands Exposition Center; Secaucus, NJ
Find me: I will be wearing a black t-shirt with the Meetup logo in the middle.

Schar Blogger Lounge

What: Presenter, "Industry Secrets and How to Run a Successful Gluten-Free Blog"

When: September 6, 2014; 5pm

Where: New York City

Find Me: Sorry, invite Only!

Future Food Expo

What: Attendee and representative of a cool new pop-up project (details to come!) 

When: September 13, 2014; 12pm-6pm

Where: Brooklyn, NY

Find Me: This is part of the secret. Find me and my shirt will tell you about my new project! 

New York Celebrate Celiac™ Community Party
What: Guest Speaker
When: September 20, 2014; 10am-1pm
Where: Affinia Manhattan Hotel Ballroom; 371 7th Avenue, New York, NY
Find me: I will be wearing a black t-shirt with the Meetup logo in the middle.

Gluten and Allergen Free Expo in New Jersey

In less than two weeks, The Gluten & Allergen Free Expo is making its return to Seacaucus, New Jersey. On September 6 and 7, 2014, join hundreds of gluten-free friends as we check out all of the new products the gluten-free vendors have to offer.

I had a great time last year seeing old friends and meeting new ones, trying gluten-free products, and learning about new companies. It was a great time and NO ONE left hungry! I'm probably going on Sunday this year due to prior commitments on Saturday. I will be wearing a black t-shirt with the Meetup logo on it so please come find me!

I am excited to offer my Gluten-Free Fun readers 20% off their tickets. Just use this link and your discount will be applied.

I am also raffling off FOUR free tickets to two lucky winners. You will get two tickets per person if you win! Enter below.

See you there!




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Check out my photos from last year's GFAFExpo. Do you see yourself?

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Gluten & Allergen Free Expo Coming Soon to New Jersey

On Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8, the Gluten and Allergen Free Expo is coming to the Meadowlands Convention Center in Secaucus, New Jersey. This is going to be a HUGE event for the tri-state area and I am excited to be attending as a blogger and leader of the NYC Celiac Meetup group. While these events tend to be very crowded, it is always an exciting experience to walk through a showroom floor and know you can eat EVERYTHING on the tables. I also love seeing old blogger friends and meeting new ones. I will be at the expo on Saturday wearing my GF alphabet shirt and a Meetup button, so please stop me and say hello. 

Here are more details about the event from the NYC Celiac Meetup website:

Gluten & Allergen Free Expo: Meadowlands

Sat, Sep 7 2013, 9:00a.m. - Sun, Sep 8 2013, 4:00p.m.

Meadowlands Expo Center

355 Plaza Drive

Secaucus, NJ 07094

GIVEAWAY ALERT: Want to win two free tickets to this weekend's event? Here are the requirements:

1. Leave a comment below with your email address (Mandatory)
2. Follow GFAF Expo on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gfafexpo (Complete this or #3 or #4)
3. Like GFAF Expo on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gfafexpo (Complete this or #2 or #4)
4. Let your family and friends know that the GFAF Expo is coming to Secausus, NJ: http://www.gfafexpo.com/locations/secaucus (Complete this or #2 or #3)

I will pick a winner on Thursday at 12pm EST.