The Gluten & Allergen Free Expo April 14 - 15

I am so excited to have the honor of participating in the Gluten & Allergen Free Expo. It is proudly presented by Living Without Magazine and starts this Saturday at the Westin Lombard with the Nourished Food Bloggers conference. Over 100 vendors sampling and selling products will be present plus, cooking classes and informational sessions. All items are gluten-free and everything is labelled with allergen-containing ingredients.

Here is a little sample from the press release:

Do you want to learn how to cook and bake on a restricted diet? Sign up for our weekend demonstration cooking/baking classes. The classes are taught by top chefs, nutritionists and cookbook authors in a friendly environment. You will watch how to prepare all of the recipes, get to taste all of the recipes, and have time to ask questions of the presenters. Your cooking class ticket also allows you access to the 100+ table vendor fair (a $20 value).
Note:  These classes are demonstration classes not hands-on classes.
Here is what we are making in our Chicago Cooking Classes!  Everything is Gluten & Dairy Free… Italian & Asian Adventures Class: Bruschetta Appetizer Pasta with Homemade Meat Sauce Zeppole Dessert Stir Fried Noodles with Spinach and Beef Barbequed Pork Fried Rice Gingery Pork Potstickers Healthy Living Class: Very Berry Smoothies Top of the Morning Muffins Chewy Oat and Fruit Bars Grilled Citrus Asparagus Chicken Rosamarino Quinoa Pilaf with Roasted Butternut Squash and Pinenuts Blissful Baking Class: Triple Coconut Cream Pie Truffle Fudge Brownies Orange Infused Angel Food Cake Pistachio Mango Gelato Pizzelles & Ice Cream Cones Bread & Beyond Class: Soft Pretzels Cheesy Bread Stick Twists Sunflower Flax Bread Bagels Baguettes Rosemary Focaccia

Do you want to try new products but aren’t interested in cooking classes? Come to the vendor fair! The vendor fair is open to the public with a special area dedicated to nut/tree nut allergens.  The fair features over 100 vendors both sampling and selling their products.  There is also a public stage with topics pertaining to gluten and allergen-free living throughout the day. Tickets are available at the door or online.  Purchasing your ticket online will allow you to gain entry without waiting in the payment line. The best gluten & allergen-free deal in town!  What do you get for the price of admission to the vendor fair? Sampling and purchasing from over 100 vendors Free lectures about gluten & allergen-free living The best cookbooks and the ability to meet the authors and get a signed copy of your book A free gift bag to carry all of your loot You have the ability to sample hundreds of products All products are labeled by allergen. Get coupons for future purchases. Take home samples of all of your favorite and new products and purchase hard-to-find products. Shop at the new Expo Store – featuring gift products that can only be found at the Expo Kids area with crafts and activities Healthy living spa area with free services.

Check the website for more information:  http://www.gfafexpo.com/

I will be there posting on my facebook, twitter- @BrandyWendler, and blogging about all the great happenings! Please come out and join me!