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A non-profit community for those who are gluten-free - celiac disease, wheat allergy, gluten sensitivity, autoimmune disease. Meet every 2nd Saturday online.

Join our meetings. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter. Admin/branch manager is Dr Lisa Shaver. The Portland branch of the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) is run by Dr Lisa Shaver, a naturopathic physician and licensed acupuncturist whose special interests include celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, non-celiac wheat sensitivity, autoimmune diseases and digestive health issues (IBS, SIBO, reflux, GERD, nausea, belching, stomach pain, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, etc.) Dr Shaver is the sole admin for this page and has lead the GIG of Portland chapter since 2009. GIG was founded as a GF community and support group for people diagnosed with celiac disease, gluten intolerance and gluten sensitivity, and for anyone eating GF, whether with DH (dermatitis herpetiformis) or with an autoimmune condition or for any reason, and for their friends and family. All are welcome! GIG of Portland has free general meetings every second Saturday of the month (online during the pandemic). We offer support, information, latest research, news about events, 100% GF businesses (restaurants, cafes, bakeries, food carts, etc.) and include speakers on nutritional and medical topics, authors and local GF bakers and entrepreneurs. There is no cost to attend these meetings nor do you need to be a paying member of GIG National (headquartered near Seattle, WA). We welcome you and any family or friends you’d like to bring. We are friendly and inclusive of all persons. GIG of Portland offers a monthly newsletter with information on events, articles of interest, research, an updated list of 100% dedicated GF businesses in Oregon and SW Washington, recipes and more. The Zoom link for the monthly meetings is in this newsletter (when we made it public on Facebook we were Zoom-bombed - ugh!). To receive the newsletter, send: 1. your full name 2. your phone number in case the email bounces 3. your email 4. the phrase "Yes, I want to receive the newsletter. Please send" and you will be placed on the list. The newsletter comes out the first of the month. Be well. Take care. Know that you are not alone in navigating this gluten-free life. We are here for you.

07/12/2025

For folks looking for a dedicated gluten-free Christmas meal.

07/12/2025

Susan E. asks: “Hi! I was wondering if you know if there are any Chinese food restaurants in PDX or surrounding areas that have GF options? Doesn’t have to be safe for Celiac necessarily. Thanks!”

06/12/2025

What one item are you sure to ALWAYS have in your pantry?

06/12/2025

You Are Invited! Three spaces left!

GIG of Portland’s December gathering is on Saturday December 13th, 12-2 with a fun and special Winter Cookie Decorating Event at Petunia's Pies & Pastries ❄️

RSVP by December 7th at midnight PT with menu selection. Space is limited.

❄️ Join us for a festive, gluten-free holiday cookie decorating party!
Petunia’s Pies & Pastries® is partnering with the Gluten Intolerance Group to host a joyful holiday cookie-decorating event on Saturday, December 13 from 12-2pm.

Guests will receive everything they need to decorate their own beautifully festive sugar cookies to take home and enjoy.

Delicious food and beverages will also be available for purchase on site from Petunia’s dedicated gluten-free & vegan bakery. (See flyer with your selection to pre-order with email RSVP.)

It’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season—gather, create, indulge, and celebrate in a safe, fun, and fully gluten-free space! We cannot wait to celebrate the season with you!

RSVP to GIG.Portland@gluten.org
1. Name(s) of who are attending
2. A phone # in case of weather
3. Food selection

Arrive 15 minutes early for parking & to settle in. Event starts (yummily) at noon. 👩🏻‍🍳

Petunia’s Pies & Pastries
610 SW 12th Ave
Portland, OR 97205
503.841.5961
Daily 9am-4pm
*Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day*

Street parking within 1-2 blocks is typically available. Or, use the clean and safe parking lot directly across the street at First Presbyterian Church, underground

05/12/2025

Hatch Chile Tater Tot Poppers

An ultimate game-day appetizer—crispy, cheesy, and packed with Hatch chile flavor. or for a gluten-free appetizer for holiday parties.

Ingredients:
Avocado oil spray or gluten-free nonstick cooking spray
32 ounces frozen tater tots (glluten-free)
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese (or dairy-free equivalent)
8 ounces diced green Hatch chiles, drained (hot or mild)
½ teaspoon onion powder

Recipe: https://glutenfreeandmore.com/hatch-chile-tater-tot-poppers/

05/12/2025

Orange Cookies

Soft, tender sugar cookies flavored intensely with fresh orange zest and real vanilla bean.

These orange cookies are dipped in a fresh orange juice and vanilla bean glaze for a double orange flavor.

Recipe:https://buttermilkbysam.com/orange-cookies/

04/12/2025

1.5 million bags of shredded cheese sold at Target, Walmart, Aldi and more being recalled for possible metal fragments - check your cheese

The recalled products were sold under dozens of brand names at Target, Walmart, Aldi and other major retailers nationwide.

The recall affects various brands of shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded Italian-style cheese, shredded pizza-style cheese, mozzarella and provolone shredded cheese blends, as well as mozzarella and parmesan shredded cheese blends.

If you have any of these products, the FDA urges you to throw them away or return them for a refund.

See link in comments for specific cheese brands & lots.

04/12/2025

GF Grill is considering selling their business.

“lt is a great concept. and we loved doing it. We need more Gluten-Free locations. We can always open another one at a later time. lf we don't sell it. We will find other places to open it.”

If you would like to start your own Gluten-Free food truck. And would love to help the community. Please send me a message.

04/12/2025

You Are Invited! GIG of Portland’s December gathering is on Saturday December 13th, 12-2 with a fun and special Winter Cookie Decorating Event at Petunia's Pies & Pastries ❄️

RSVP by December 7th at midnight PT with menu selection. Space is limited.

❄️ Join us for a festive, gluten-free holiday cookie decorating party!
Petunia’s Pies & Pastries® is partnering with the Gluten Intolerance Group to host a joyful holiday cookie-decorating event on Saturday, December 13 from 12-2pm.

Guests will receive everything they need to decorate their own beautifully festive sugar cookies to take home and enjoy.

Delicious food and beverages will also be available for purchase on site from Petunia’s dedicated gluten-free & vegan bakery. (See flyer with your selection to pre-order with email RSVP.)

It’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season—gather, create, indulge, and celebrate in a safe, fun, and fully gluten-free space! We cannot wait to celebrate the season with you!

RSVP to GIG.Portland@gluten.org
1. Name(s) of who are attending
2. A phone # in case of weather
3. Food selection

Arrive 15 minutes early for parking & to settle in. Event starts (yummily) at noon. 👩🏻‍🍳

Petunia’s Pies & Pastries
610 SW 12th Ave
Portland, OR 97205
503.841.5961
Daily 9am-4pm
*Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day*

Street parking within 1-2 blocks is typically available. Or, use the clean and safe parking lot directly across the street at First Presbyterian Church, underground

03/12/2025

December flavors at Mikiko Mochi Donuts.

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