On Stage - Gluten Free Expo

We have an exciting program of cooking demonstrations, informative talks and entertainment on the
Tasty Bite Presentation Stage.
All presentations are free and bookings are not necessary.

Great Gluten Free Cooking with “The Healthy Chef” - Teresa Cutter
Saturday 7 August at 10.00am, 12.30pm and 2.15pm
Teresa Cutter is one of Australia’s leading authorities on healthy cooking. A qualified chef and fitness trainer, she has combined her knowledge on food, diet and exercise to specialize in developing healthy recipes for people who love food, who love to eat and who have made a conscious decision to maximize their health and wellbeing. Teresa has appeared regularly on Channel 7’s Sunrise and writes for Women’s Health, Fitness First and House & Garden.

What is Gluten Intolerance? (and what it’s not) –
Dr Robert Anderson
Saturday 7 August at 11.15am and 1.30pm
Dr Robert Anderson is an international authority in coeliac disease. He is a specialist gastroenterologist, medical researcher, and also leading the commercial development of the “coeliac vaccine”. In 2003 he founded the Coeliac Research Fund and has led a national campaign to raise the awareness of doctors to ensure better medical management of coeliac disease.

What’s Missing in a Gluten Free Diet? –
Penny Dellsperger
Saturday 7 August at 12noon and 3.00pm
Penny Dellsperger is an Accredited Practising Dietitian employed by The Coeliac Society of NSW. Her role at The Coeliac Society extends from patient consultation to education of dietitians, health and child care facilities in the field of coeliac disease. Penny represents The Coeliac Society on the Allergen Forum's Labelling Working Group and is a board member of the Coeliac Research Fund.

How to Read Food Labels and Shop with Confidence – Graham Price
Friday 6 August at 6.30pm, Saturday 7 August at 10.45am
Graham Price is the Technical Officer of The Coeliac Society of Australia. In this capacity he provides advice on gluten labelling issues and runs The Coeliac Society’s endorsement programme. He is a member of Food Standards Australia New Zealand external team on gluten labelling issues, and a member of the working party set up by the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology and the Australian Food & Grocery Council to review allergen labelling. Graham is also a board member of the Coeliac Research Fund and carries out education programmes with those who cater for the gluten free diet.

Terrific Travel Tips – Sue Black
Friday 6 August at 6.00pm, Saturday 7 August at 1.00pm
Sue Black is a staff member of The Coeliac Society of NSW and Travel Editor of The Australian Coeliac magazine. Sue is responsible for the compilation and updating of the Society travel information both within Australia and overseas.

Fresh Gluten Free Cooking Ideas with Rick Grant
Friday 6 August at 7.15pm
Rick Grant (aka Uncle Rick) is one of Australia's most experienced gluten free chefs. Since early 1980, Rick has been researching alternative flours and techniques that have enabled him to write and develop over 200 delicious wheat free, gluten free, dairy free, soy free and fructose friendly recipes ranging from breads, pastries, cakes, puddings, soups, sauces and biscuits. Rick has just released an exciting new range of cook books.

Please note: this program is subject to change.

The Program at a Glance

Friday 6 August
4.00pm        Expo opens
5.15pm        Cooking with Tasty Bite
6.00pm        Presentation – Travel Tips
6.30pm        Presentation – Reading Labels
7.15pm        Cooking with Rick Grant
8.00pm        Expo closes

Saturday 7 August
9.00am        Expo opens
9.30am        Entertainment
10.00am      Cooking with Teresa Cutter
10.45am      Presentation – Reading Labels
11.15am      Presentation – Gluten Intolerance
12 noon      Presentation – Gluten Free Diet
12.30pm    Cooking with Teresa Cutter
1.00pm     Presentation – Travel Tips
1.30pm     Presentation – Gluten Intolerance
2.15pm     Cooking with Teresa Cutter
3.00pm     Presentation – Gluten Free Diet
4.00pm       Coeliac Society Annual Meeting
5.00pm       Expo closes