Root Down is a well known Denver dining experience that aims to connect the neighborhood to a dining experience in the same way ingredients are connected to food. There should be a seamless bond between the elements and experience, which stimulates the senses and draws people in.  Plus, they do amazing gluten-free.  Check out Root Down for yourself. 

No purchase necessary to enter or win.  Promotion begins on 8/29/10 and ends on 9/30/10.  Entry limited to legal Colorado residents 18 years of age or older.  Void where prohibited by law.  Subject to complete entry, eligibility, prize and additional details and restrictions as set forth in the Official Rules located at http://www.rudisbakery.com/gluten-free-dinner-party-rules/.

New locally-based gluten-free bread line to sample gluten-free gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and gluten-free bread pudding created on-site at the Fair by Root Down chef.

WHO: The Denver Metro Chapter #17 of Celiac Sprue Association (CSA), Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery, staff from the CSA gluten-free approved restaurant, Root Down, additional gluten-free vendors, and Colorado residents with celiac disease or other gluten intolerances interested in learning about gluten-free food choices in Colorado.

WHAT: On Sunday, Aug. 29, the Denver Metro Chapter #17 of CSA will host its 4th Annual Incredible Edible Gluten Free Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. at Jefferson County Fairgrounds. During the event, which is FREE to the public, vendors will provide Colorado residents suffering from celiac disease and other gluten intolerances the opportunity to sample various gluten-free foods, from cookies and pastas to cakes and breads.

One exhibitor at the Fair will include Boulder-based Rudi’s Organic Bakery, which is making life brighter for everyone who suffers from celiac disease or gluten intolerances by giving them another way to enjoy bread again with its new line, Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery, hitting stores nationally this month. From its founding in 1976, Rudi’s has been built on a passion for baking better breads. The launch of Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery is a natural extension of the company’s commitment to baking on the bright side by creating healthy and wholesome breads the whole family can enjoy. What sets Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery Sandwich Breads apart is that they contain only the highest quality, wholesome, all-natural and organic ingredients and have the same look, texture and taste as regular breads. All of Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery breads are also certified gluten free and carry the Gluten Free Certification Organization (GFCO) GF symbol.

At the Fair, Rudi’s Gluten-Free will sample gluten-free gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and gluten-free bread pudding created by Root Down Chef Justin Cucci and prepared on-site by Root Down staff. Rudi’s Gluten-Free will also give away one gift certificate for a Gluten-Free Dinner Party for Eight at Root Down, along with other prizes. For more information, visit http://www.rudisbakery.com/gluten-free/.

WHY: According to CSA, one in 133 Americans has celiac disease, and it’s estimated that nearly 40,000 people in Colorado have the disease, not to mention the countless others who are suffering from less severe forms of gluten intolerances. With the only existing treatment for celiac today being a 100 percent gluten-free diet, it’s not surprising the gluten-free food industry reached more than $1.5 billion in 2009, providing a growing number of gluten-free choices to those needing to eat a diet free of gluten.

As part of its commitment to elevating the level of education and awareness on celiac disease and gluten-intolerance, Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery is partnering with various organizations like the CSA on local and national initiatives. By participating in the Denver Metro Chapter of CSA’s Incredible Edible Gluten Free Fair, Rudi’s Gluten-Free hopes to help show how a gluten-free diet can be filled with tasty foods, fun and optimism.

WHEN: Sunday, Aug. 29 / 1 to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Jefferson County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall / 15200 West 6th Ave., Golden, CO 80401

CONTACT: Elexis Mariash, Linhart PR, 303-951-2557 (office), 720-352-3961 (mobile), emariash@linhartpr.com

Try Rudi’s new Gluten-Free breads at the 4th Annual Incredible Edible Gluten Free Food Fair on Sunday, August 29 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. We’ll be featuring gourmet gluten-free grilled cheese sandwiches and gluten-free bread pudding recipes prepared on-site by Denver’s Root Down restaurant.  The free annual fair is hosted by the Celiac Sprue Association’s Denver Metro Chapter.

Plus, follow us on Facebook for updates on other upcoming events and contests, including a chance to win a gluten free dinner party for eight at Root Down.  www.facebook.com/rudisglutenfreebakery

 14 Grain Sandwich Bread ingredient list reads like a who’s who of healthy grains

 Boulder, Colo. – Aug. 23, 2010 – In a recent taste test of sandwich breads, Every Day with Rachael Ray magazine awarded Rudi’s Organic Bakery’s 14 Grain Sandwich Bread top honors in the multigrain category. The honors can be found now in the September issue of the magazine.

In order to select its monthly Taste Test Approved selections, Every Day with Rachael Ray’s editorial staff conducts a blind taste test using a panel composed of the magazine’s editors, food industry professional and guests. Panelists taste each product over the course of several hours, recording their scores for flavor, texture and appearance with most weight going to flavor. Rudi’s Organic Bakery’s 14 Grain topped the magazine’s September selections based on its high scores.

“We’re confident our 14 Grain Sandwich Bread is a nutritious and tasty bread option from breakfast to dinner because of its nutty flavor, soft texture and heartiness the whole family can enjoy,” said Doug Radi, vice president of marketing for Rudi’s Organic Bakery. “We’re thrilled and honored Every Day with Rachel Ray has recognized our efforts to bake on the bright side, using only the highest quality, organic ingredients moms can feel good about. We pride ourselves on using all of the good stuff and none of the bad.”

According to Every Day with Rachael Ray’s September issue, Rudi’s Organic Bakery 14 Grain’s ingredient list reads like a who’s who of healthy grains, with barley, quinoa, kamut and amaranth being among the ingredients used. Just three slices a day of Rudi’s Organic Bakery 14 Grain provides the recommended daily allowance of whole grains and healthy goodness.

This year, we’re raising money to build a school in Costa Rica.  We’ve partnered with Un Techo Para Mi Pais (http://www.untechoparamipais.org/english/), an organization that strives to improve the quality of life of impoverished families in Central and South America.

During the month of August, Rudi’s Organic Bakery will donate $0.05 for every loaf purchased at participating stores (select items only).  All of the proceeds will be used to build a new school in Costa Rica. So, help us help families and make a world of difference.  Check out the store list for participating retailers.

http://www.examiner.com/x-6522-Long-Island-Grocery-Examiner~y2010m6d27-4th-of-July-beach-bbq-essentials

Enter for a chance to win a block party kit for 50 people including Rudi’s Organic buns, Applegate Farms hotdogs and hamburgers, a new grill, compostable products and more.
http://www.rocktheblock2010.com/