It may be 4 degrees in Chicago (a place where we have temperature and "reel feel" temperature, which is currently at -14), but it's a new year and we have plenty to look forward to! 

First off, it's Super Bowl 50 on February 7, and Sweet Ali's is starting the party with 15% off our Tempe Snack Mix from 2/1 - 2/6. Simply mention this promo and start saving! Limit 4, please. Even if your team doesn't make it to the big one, you can still enjoy Coldplay at halftime! Super Bowl 50

We'll have plenty of treats for all of the upcoming holidays - such as Kings Cakes for Mardi Gras, Chocolate Mousse Kissing Cakes and Cream Puffs for Valentine's Day, and Irish Soda Bread for St. Patrick's Day. 

Think Spring! You'll see Sweet Ali's at some big events this year including the Chicago Flower & Garden Show's Evening in Bloom, March 11, University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center's Spring Flours, May 6, and GFAF Expo, May 14 &15.

Other great news coming your way soon . . .

Picture: Ali and Jen Cafferty (Founder, GFAF Expo)

Join Ask-the-Dietitian Webinar on January 20, 2016 at 2 pm (Central Time). Janelle Smith, CDF’s Registered Dietitian, will discuss Gluten-Free 101. She'll provide tips and tricks for managing the gluten-free diet, as well as delicious recipes to enhance your gluten-free lifestyle.

Additionally, this webinar will also explain how to become an advocate for celiac disease. Specifically, you will learn how to support H.R 3648: Gluten in Medicine Disclosure Act.

Register Here

You may have heard some of our commercials on WGN Radio 720 AM in December and may have even won one of our gift certificates on air. Listen again to WGN during the first two weeks of February for another chance to win great Sweet Ali's giveaways! We'll be putting a sampler together of our favorites delivered to your front door!

Pictures: Left - Roe Conn with Karrie, Below - Ali and Karrie with Bill and Wendy

Do you know someone who has just been diagnosed? Are they unsure which way to turn for guidance with their new lifestyle? If you shop in our bakery, you've likely met Nikki at some point. She lives the life, walks the walk, talks the talk and is proof that Sweet Ali's is not just a place to buy gluten free products, but a destination - a lifeline for the gluten free community. This is her recommendation:

Gluten Free Girl - New to Gluten Free? Blog
Gluten Free Girl - Books
Gluten Free Girl - Website

If you or someone in your family has celiac disease or is gluten intolerant, you know how to plan meals, but what progress is being made in the medical field to make life easier and your body more comfortable?

While it's not time to run for an old gluten favorite, there's quite a bit of research going on to provide hope for the future.

Check out this article, by the Celiac Disease Foundation, which provides insight to several therapies being explored. CDF drives diagnosis, treatment and a cure for celiac disease through advocacy, education and research to improve the quality of life for all people affected by gluten-related disorders.  

Sweet Ali's is pleased to sponsor The Community House as they celebrate 75 years of making a difference!

Based in Hinsdale and serving the surrounding suburbs, The Community House is a nonprofit organization that offers both community recreation and quality social services to people of all ages and walks of life. They provide local opportunities for athletics, arts and culture, counseling, education services, volunteer opportunities, and community connections. 

The Community House 75th Anniversary Calendar of Events

Where are Sweet Ali's Tastings in the New Year?