Upcoming Events
I have a lot of upcoming events – hope to see you there!
Sueson’s Coming Events:
March 13, 2012
What: Naperville Gluten-Free Support Group
Topic: Sweet & Savory Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Snack Foods (Menu varies from Wheaton)
Learn to make delicious snack foods that can be made in advance and frozen or stored to avoid those stressful times when you need a snack and there is nothing safe to eat. Coconut chicken bites (grain-free) with dipping sauce, Cauliflower “Shrimp” and dipping sauce, Cocoa Figgy-Date balls – no processed sugars (plus variations)
When: Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 7-8:30PM
Where: Naperville Whole Foods Market, 2607 W 75th St., Naperville, IL
Cost: Free
March 15, 2012
What: Wheaton Gluten-Free Support Group
Topic: Sweet & Savory Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Snack Foods (Menu varies from Naperville)
Learn to make delicious snack foods that can be made in advance and frozen or stored to avoid those stressful times when you need a snack and there is nothing safe to eat. Mini Meatballs with dipping sauce, Cauliflower “Shrimp” with dipping sauce, Cherry Pie Delight (grain-free, gelatin-free, GFCF, soy and corn-free, sugar-free) will discuss how you can substitute flavors like vanilla, chocolate and more.
When: Thursday, March 15 2012, 7-8:30PM
Where: Wheaton Whole Foods Market, 151 Rice Lake Square, Wheaton, IL
Cost: Free
March 22, 2012
What: Cooking Class at Flavour Cooking School
Topic: Gluten-Free (dairy, soy and corn-free) Mediterranean Meal
Moussaka Soup with Meyer Lemon Pesto, Roasted Garbanzo Bean Greek Salad, & Crepes with Homemade Lemon Curd
When: Thursday, March 22 2012, 7-9:30PM
Where: Flavour Cooking School, 7401 W Madison, Forest Park, IL
Cost: $50 http://www.flavourcookingschool.com to make a reservation or call 708-488-0808
April 9, 2012
What: Naperville Gluten-Free Support Group
Topic: Eating with the Seasons Gluten and Dairy-Free – Spring
Gluten and Dairy-Free Quiche with spring vegetables; appetizers using local and beneficial ingredients and more seasonal delights
When: Tuesday, April 9, 2012, 7-8:30PM
Where: Naperville Whole Foods Market, 2607 W 75th St., Naperville, IL
Cost: Free
April 14-15
What: Gluten & Allergen-Free Expo
Vendor Fair from local and national GF/allergen-free vendors
Cooking Classes: Four unique sessions focused on Bread, Baking, Ethnic and Healthy Living by notable chefs, cookbook authors and nutritionists
When: Saturday & Sunday, April 14-15, 2012 8:30am-5pm
Where: Westin Lombard Yorktown Center, Lombard, IL
Cost: Varies, more info at: www.gfafexpo.com
May 15, 2012
What: Naperville Gluten-Free Support Group
Topic: Make MOM Special
Gluten and Dairy-Free Crepes with sweet and savory filling options
Crepes are not off limits to those on a special diet when you learn these techniques. Crepes are a wonderful “wrap” for both dessert and entrees including “mock ricotta” filling with red sauce (also soy and corn free, does contain nuts) and countless filings. Consider a crepe cake piled high and filled with your favorite GFCF pudding, fruit and more.
When: Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 7-8:30PM
Where: Naperville Whole Foods Market, 2607 W 75th St., Naperville, IL
Cost: Free
May 23-27
What: Autism One/Generation Rescue Conference 2012
Topic: The Dawn of a New Decade: From Truth to Treatment
So much great information to share with parents and care providers!
When: Wednesday, May 23-27, 2012 8am-5pm
What: Culinary Transformation Experience – A Concert to Feed Your Body & Mind
Topics: Cooking Demonstrations and sampling GFCF and grain-free foods, delicious, beneficial & fun
When: Wednesday 9am-5pm
Where: Westin Lombard Yorktown Center, Lombard, IL
Cost: $25 for materials ONLY FEE! www.autismone.org to register and more info
Welcome to Special Eats. I’m Sueson Vess and healthy gluten free/allergen-free living is my passion. Being diagnosed with celiac disease, multiple foods intolerances and even ovarian cancer changed my life for the better. As chef and lifelong foodie, I love great tasting food; as the mother of 4 boys I spent a lot of time cooking meals my family would enjoy. But was the food healthy? I was unaware of beneficial and harmful foods – how to pack the most nutrition into every bite of food and still have it taste good.
In 2001 everything changed. Saying good-bye to gluten, dairy and sugar was a challenge however the renewed energy and restored health motivated me to learn more and help others on a similar journey.
“Foods with Benefits” Everything we eat has the power to build-up or tear-down our health. Join me in the kitchen as I guide you to better health by eating foods with benefits, staying away from empty calories learn how to cook with LOVE and PASSION.
I use my skills and experiences to write delicious, healthy recipes free of allergens including gluten, dairy, soy and more. Look for my articles in “Living Without” and "The Autism File” magazines and my cookbook, “Special Eats: Simple Delicious Solutions for Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Cooking”.
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