Easy Crock Pot Potato Soup

Ingredients:
1 30oz. bag of frozen diced hash browns
1 32 oz box of chicken broth
1 can of cream of chicken soup (10 oz)
1 pkg. cream cheese (8 oz, not fat free)
3 oz bacon bits
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Put the potatoes in the crockpot. Add in the chicken broth, cream of chicken soup and half of the bacon bits. Add a pinch of salt and pepper.
Cook on low for 8 hours or until potatoes are tender.
An hour before serving, cut the cream cheese into small cubes. Place the cubes in the crock pot. Mix a few times throughout the hour before serving.
Once the cream cheese is completely mixed in, it's ready to serve.
Top with cheddar cheese and some additional bacon bits

Help Needed

GIG of Portland is going to have a table at the Gluten-Free and Allergy-Free Food Fest put on by former Living Without (now Gluten-Free and More) magazine. I'll be there and would love to have some help. This is just happening right now, so no, I couldn't have given you more notice. So sorry! 

We'll just have a table with info, so nothing to do except answer questions, and hand out flyers and such to those who want them. AND the more volunteers, the fewer hours and more time to roam and listen to speakers.

Let me know ASAP b/c NAME BADGES SO YOU GET IN FREE need to be made and I need to forward your names to the organizers.

Sorry for the late notice. Up to my eyeballs in alligators (what a weird phrase!), and mothers-in-law in the hospital and step-sons breaking arms and going in for surgery. When it rains it pours!

 

Lisa Shaver
Everyday Wellness Clinic 

Facebook.com/DrLisaShaver
Gluten Intolerance Group of Portland branch manager

September GF Support Meeting

 Date:  Saturday, September 13, 2014 
 Time:  10:00 am – 11:30 am.

Agenda:  Christina from Lingonberries Gluten Free Market will speak about gluten free flours and baking tips.  Meet others with years of gluten-free experience – many with celiac disease.

Location:  Public Safety Complex at the Clark County Fairgrounds, 505 NW 179^th Street, Ridgefield.  ½ mile west of I-5, Exit 9.

Cost:  Free admission

For More Information: 
 Contact Catherine at 360-606-7359 or celiaccat@gmail.com or Maureen at 360-571-8998

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Herbed Macadamia Nut Cheese

Check out this savory recipe for a raw, vegan cheesy treat!
½ Cup Macadamia Nuts
½ Cup Cashews
1 ½ Tbsp Tamari
Juice of ½ small lemon
¼ cup water
1 tbsp raw nut flour (cashew, almond, etc) OR substitute Nutritional Yeast
1 tbsp of each: parsley, cilantro, chives, dill (plus more for garnish)
1. Soak Cashews & Macadamias in 1 cup water overnight.
2. Pour out soak water and in blender/food processer combine all ingredients and blend until creamy, if needed—add water/lemon or tamari to create smoother mix.
3. Pour blended ingredients into a nut milk bag or tied cheese cloth and suspend over a bowl to allow for drainage. Allow cheese to ferment for 24-48 hours.
4. Set in container, refrigerate to set cheese (20 min minimum)
5. Upon setting the cheese, garnish with leftover herbs
6. For extra rich flavor, add 1 tbsp Sunfood Botija Olive Oil over top of cheese plate.

Gluten Free Support Meeting

We will be having another gluten free support meeting in September.
Stay tuned for more information to come.
Thank you for your support!
Have a great and safe holiday weekend!