Monday, October 3, 2011

Nov. 2 meeting! Got Food Allergies?

The Gluten Intolerance Group, Gainesville is pleased to announce an evening with Joel Shaefer, on Nov. 2 from 6-8 PM, held at the facilities of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on 34th St. You can view his website at www.allergychefs.com.

Joel has been in the food service industry for over 25 years. He is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy and Valencia Community College with an AS in Culinary Management, a Certified Chef de Cuisine, and a Certified Hospitality Trainer. Joel’s experience includes being a culinary instructor at Kapiolani Community College, hosting a healthy cooking television segment called “Simply Food” in Honolulu, Hawaii, the Manager of Product Development and Special Diets for Walt Disney World Resort and an adjunct culinary nutrition instructor for Valencia Community College in Orlando, Florida.

Joel's presentation will be appropriate for those with food allergies who'd like to learn more about how to eat out more safely, and for restaurants who would like to learn more about how Joel can help you better serve the growing population of those with food allergies, including gluten intolerances. 

SEATING IS LIMITED. Space must be secured in advance, NO LATER THAN OCT. 26, at a cost of $15, which will cover our speaker's expenses and food for our attendees. RSVP to Janet Frank at GIGgainesville@gmail.com and more details will be provided about payment.

See you there!