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Closed For Business

Aloha "Shackers"! We are shutting down our website starting January 1st for a major overhaul. We are adding new products and removing the ones that are not a good fit for our customers. We are also streamlineing the usability of the overall site to make it more enjoyable and easier to use. Though you will not have access to The Celiac Shack for most of the month, we will continue to share and communicate with all of you through our social networking websites. If their is anything that you must have, we can be reached via e-mail at theceliacshack@yahoo.com.

We would also like to afford you all the opportunity to chime in and add your two cents on the changes we make. What do you want from "The Shack" in 2010? Tell us about your likes or dislikes about everything from the products we carry, to the overall design and functionality of our pages. We want to hear everything! Without your approval and happiness, we would not be able to carry on. So let it rip and stay tuned for further updates concerning January's closure. Thanks for a great 2009 and we look forward to a fantastic new year.

Regards,
The Celiac Shack
"Making gluten free fun one day at a time!"

Travel & Leisure

Gluten-Free Costa Rican Adventure

We tested our dart throwing skills on a global map today and hit Central America. We have found a place where hiking, rafting, beaches can all be yours without the worry of making sure if your meals are gluten-free. Yippy! If you have a hunger for adventure in a exotic local and have gluten intolerances, this is the place. Though this particular event was in 2008, I understand that they are trying to put something together for 2010. It looks like it would have been a riot to go on. Check out this link for their current adventues. www.emstrek.com/index.html

Director Becky Harrison has been arranging gluten-free menus for her trekking clients in Nepal for many years. Now, with a little help, Becky has taken gluten-free adventure to the next level by offering other great adventures that are totally gluten-free!

How do they keep meals gluten-free? They use two ecofriendly jungle camps as their base of operations. Each has their own kitchens and cooks that already cook for gluten-free guests. By making all the meals gluten-free, you won't be worried about cross contamination.

The types of meals you can expect will be a blend of local fruits and vegetables, fish, rice dishes and barbequed meats. They do everything to make sure you get a wide variety, including some pretty interesting desserts.

As for the experience, you’ll be amazed. Green, lush jungles, beautiful waterfalls and rushing rivers give this country a magical feel. They'll be hiking up Arenal Volcano, rafting the Pacuare River, and you'll have a choice of extra activities provided for filling out the days they are setting aside for free time.

Lodging is a two person A-frame permanent safari style tents with thatched roofs and beds with mattresses and bedding. Bathrooms are outside and conveniently located near the tents.

Now doesn't that all sound rustic and cool! Stay tuned next Friday for more fun places to go and live gluten-free.

Regards,
The Celiac Shack
"Making gluten free fun one day at a time!"

Aloha

Welcome Shackers!

I’m Susan Jones. I am the mother of four crazy children, I and one of my sons have complications from gluten, and I am the real deal when it comes to learning about and living with gluten issues. I have spent hours reading about gluten and even more time reading about how to avoid gluten. I’ve stood in the grocery store blankly staring at the gluten free aisle feeling confused about what I was supposed to be buying. I am an intelligent woman and I have always thought the transition into a gluten free lifestyle is way too complicated. So I did what most intelligent people do when faced with a difficult task, I procrastinated.

Well, I’m tired of trying to connect the dots and fill in the blanks. I have decided to finally be the change I wish to see in the gluten free world. My personal goal is to make this easier, as it should be! I want everyone who has an interest in living gluten free to have a place to come where we can learn, share and grow together. I want a place where Mom’s of autistic children can share stories and have a shoulder to lean on. I want a place where people can come for the perfect recipe for dinner, and to be able to purchase products at a reasonable price. I have been where all of you are, and I’m done feeling helpless, confused and I’m ready to make a change.

The Celiac Shack is my contribution to you. This community will maintain the highest code of ethics, honesty, and sincerity. The Celiac Shack is the solution for so many of you that want to make a difference in your family’s health and life. This is a site for you to share, learn, and inspire others in this gluten free journey.

Together, we can turn “We’re having what for dinner”? into “What an awesome dinner”!

I invite you to take this opportunity to make this change by becoming part of this community. All it takes is some great people like you and I to make living gluten free a destination spot.

With this, I’m excited to welcome you to The Celiac Shack and to begin this adventure with you!

Celiac Shacker Susan
theceliacshack.net