Last week was the Celebrating Corvallis Celebration- a chance to recognize businesses and individuals who have had an impact on our community. I was looking forward to the event, but was dismayed that I would not be able to partake in the pre-ceremony dinner buffet. However, this led to an idea- bringing my own gluten free buffet to the event. I okayed it with those planning the event and then got to work…

…More accurately, the men behind the Gluten Free RN got to work. The Gluten Free Husband hand crafted a gluten free strawberry pie along with his delicious signature lemon bars. He prepared salmon three ways: smoked, roasted with an apricot jam, and diced in a chive/mayo dip. My assistant, Katy, had her fiance bake a gluten free rosemary, garlic foccacia. He hand rolled salmon sushi rolls and roasted bacon wrapped water chestnuts. We brought all of this along to the event with crackers, cucumbers and grapes, set it out on a table and waited…

…for about 5 minutes. Word spread like wild fire of the “Gluten Free Table”. Pretty soon we were surrounded by a large crowd of gluten intolerant individuals, people who were curious what we were, and ones who were shocked at how tasty it could all be. It was not long before the plates were empty and our bellies full- the men and our buffet were a hit!

What a fun way to enjoy a gluten free meal at a great event AND educate people on gluten intolerance at the same time!