Meeting Shauna and Danny Ahern!

I knew it was them the minute I saw them. Peeking out behind the bookshelves with nervous little giggles as they watched us settle in for our reading. It was a snowy and cold night in Denver, a blizzard in Parker. Mark and I picked up Bev and headed to town. Thank goodness the weather improved as we got closer in. The warmth of the Tattered Cover was comforting. I was apprehensive what the new building would feel like, only going to the Cherry Creek store my whole life. It was nice to see some of the old rickety chairs, that made it through the move, still there. I planted my butt in one and propped up the "leg" in another. I was ready.
Only having surgery 3 days ago in my left leg, left me groggy, so I only took 1/2 a pain pill so I could remember what Shauna had to say. I was in luck, she read several of my favorite passages from the book. Shauna is a cute, little Italian woman, louder in voice than I though she would be and Danny, more sensitive and shyer than I thought he would be. Both are wonderful, warm people. They let us know that there will be a second book coming and a second web site for info and tidbits. Great minds think alike!
I waited until everyone had their autographs and I hobbled up there and introduced myself.
I brought her a little basket of mixes for a gift, a thank you gift, for her wonderful book.
In parting, she signed my book, said our good byes, and feeling fully satisfied, like a great meal and a full stomach, we left to go home.
On the way home I gave my book to Bev to read, she said, " Are you sure you want me to read you autographed copy?" "Of course! this book is to be loved, cooked with and enjoyed, grease stains and all"

New Years Day 2008

This will be a new and on going addition to the CrazyQFarm Bakery web site. It will contain info on varies events, tidbits, cooking tips, and other little things I hear along the way I think all of my loyal customers would want to know. As you know, right now I am on a little break from the 3rd of January for about a week. I needed a little tune up on the old body. You can still put in your orders, but no shipping until January 10th. By now I hope you all have had the pleasure of reading Shauna Ahern's book. You know, the glutenfreegirl.com chick. She will be at the Whole Foods Cooking School on Sat. Jan. 5th, or see her at the flagship store of the Tattered Cover on Colfax Jan. 7th. 7:30 pm to read from her book. Can't wait!!
I went in for my pre-op visit a few days ago and did the routine blood work and CBC. I learned that if your folic acid count is low, I mean really low, it could be a sign of Celiac or Sprue. It could warrant additional blood work to help find out a positive diagnosis. I hear a lot from all of you that getting a positive diagnosis is still difficult even now. I know from what I hear all year long from all of you who come and chat with me, its how your body feels that makes you change over to gluten free. No one wants a scope done, so I hope this little tidbit will help next time you have a routine blood test. And of course you know that I am not a Doctor, the info I received was from Kaiser Permanente medical info books..
I am hard at work lining up my new 2008 calendar of farmers market sites. This year, we will be at two mountain markets! Edwards and Lake Dillon. Of course, we will be at Southlands and probably Parker, however the market site will be at new location for 2008. I am sure by April we will have a set schedule.
Also this year, due to the fact that last years Gluten Free Holiday Fair was such a huge success, we are planning to double the size of the event this year. More info on that later this year.
So as you can see, I have a lot going on so early in this new year! I wish you all good health and prosperity this year! - Leslie