Wondering what to prepare for that Fourth of July barbecue? Look no further than your favorite gluten-free bloggers for an A to Z of GF recipes.

Once considered rare, celiac disease is now thought to be one of the most common genetic conditions in the United States, afflicting as many as 3 million people, or one percent of the population.

Dr. Alessio Fasano, founder and medical director of the renowned University of Maryland's Center for Celiac Research, talks about his groundbreaking research into the prevalence of celiac disease in the United States in the current issue of Living Without magazine.

Got your rhubarb ready, but wondering when those perfectly ripe strawberries will be hitting your local farmer's market? Epicurious.com offers a Seasonal Ingredient Interactive Map so you can figure out which fruits and vegetables are currently at their peak in your region. The interactive map not only tells you what's fresh in your area, it also offers ingredient descriptions, shopping guides, recipes, and tips for storage, preparation and cooking. Eating local does a body good. Mindful snacking is important too.

Feeling lucky? Arico's organic whole grain cookies and all-natural cassava chips are being featured in a giveaway on the blog, Mama and Baby: Gluten Free! Entering the contest could not be easier. Just leave a comment on the Mama and Baby blog, or post about the giveaway on your blog. Only one entry per person is permitted. Entry deadline is June 25, 2008. Among the fabulous prizes: Arico's Barbecue Bliss Cassava Chips and two flavors of Arico's Cookie Bars -Double Chocolate and Chocolate Chunk . Happy blogging.

With its bevy of options for celiac runners, this year’s Fargo (ND) Marathon earned a newfound reputation as a gluten-free friendly event. The pre- and post-race festivities for the May 17th marathon featured gluten-free foods and educational materials about celiac disease, organized by the Red River Celiacs, a Gluten Intolerance Group in Fargo.

The American Celiac Disease Alliance (ACDA) is seeking input from parents of celiac children to determine the level of interest for gluten-free school lunches. A major goal of the American Celiac Disease Alliance is to improve the availability and access to gluten-free meals in schools for students with celiac disease. The ACDA has launched a brief online survey to find out who is providing lunch for students with celiac disease: parents, school, or a combination.