Gluten-free Dinner In Philly!

[Lauren M]

Hey all,

I'm a graduate student at Drexel University in Philadelphia. As with most colleges, Drexel sends out a daily e-mail to all students with upcoming events, etc. Well imagine my surprise to see this:

"'Gluten-Free Cooking Spree' at the Academic Bistro

"The Goodwin College of Professional Studies' hospitality studies division, in conjunction with the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness and the School of Public Health, will host a "Gluten-Free Cooking Spree" from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2006 at the Academic Bistro (sixth floor of the Academic Building, 33rd and Arch Streets).

"The cook-off will feature doctor-student teams preparing gluten-free dishes from their own recipes. The event is designed to raise awareness of Celiac Disease, an autoimmune digestive disorder triggered by intolerance to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. The disease, which affects one in 133 Americans, increases one's likelihood of developing anemia, osteoporosis, infertility, neurological disorders and cancer if left untreated. To date, the only treatment of the disease is a life-long adherence to a gluten-free diet. For more information on Celiac Disease, visit Open Original Shared Link.

"The cook-off will be judged by Chef Georges Perrier Hon. '91, professor of culinary arts and owner of Le Bec-Fin, Georges' and Brasserie Perrier, and Christina Pirello, chef instructor, author, macrobiotic chef and host of the PBS program Christina Cooks.

The event is open to the public, but limited to 150 people. Tickets are $50 per person. Reservations are required by Thursday, April 20, 2006. For more information, call 215-762-2552 or email celiac@drexel.edu."

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I have class that night from 6-9 (how inconvenient! grrrr) but I thought I'd let you all know since it's open to the public and sounds AWESOME!

- Lauren

[jerseyangel]

Lauren--Thanks for posting that! My son's girlfriend graduated from Drexel last year...

[Judyin Philly]

Laureen

Thanks so much for the post. If you see other things like this would so appreciate you posting them

wish you could go.

I would so be interested in something like this.

I'm in Media off Baltimore Pike (Rt 1) and near Blue Route #476.

Is anyone out this was interested in attending?

Judy

[Lauren M]

I SO wish I could go, I've never been so tempted to play hookie! Alas, "Computer Image Generation & Telecommunications" is one of those classes I just cannot afford to miss

If anyone does go, please let me know how the dinner is. I hope someone is able to go. Even though the supposed registration deadline has passed, if anyone is still interested in going, I think it would be worth a call/e-mail.

- Lauren

[Judyin Philly]

Lauren

I heard someone from my health food store might be going.

If i hear back about it i'll post

thanks for the heads up

i can't make it either.

rats

manybe it will be a hit and they will do it again.

judy in philly

[jerseyangel]

There was an article about this event in my local paper this morning (The Burlington County Times)--you can read all about it here--

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