Growing up in a tight knit family, getting together for dinners and celebrations was a weekly if not daily experience. Whenever we have the opportunity, my Mom, sisters, aunts and cousins all come together for a good meal and to catch up.
One of the challenges in planning meals for a crowd is determining the best way to negotiate preferences and allergies so that everyone is able to enjoy the meal. When my cousin was diagnosed with Celiac several years ago, that meant some ‘staples’ were quite literally off the table.
Since then, I’ve loved experimenting with gluten free cooking, trying out new ways to make family favorites and learning which gluten-free products work the best. I’m lucky to not have any food allergies myself, but it’s something I strive to be conscious of and make sure that everyone gets to have a meal they love.
When I heard that the Gluten Free Expo was coming to Denver this spring, I was excited to check out the show and learn about new products that would help make cooking gluten free that much easier.
With two days full of classes and exhibitors you guaranteed to learn something new, or find a new product you’ll love during the expo. There are over 80 exhibitors and you’ll get to sample new products an even purchase some at a discount if you find one you love!
Tickets start at $15 for adults if you buy at the door, but buying your ticket online in advance (and using the code ADVANCE at checkout) gives you 20% off your total ticket price. The event is taking place at the National Western Complex, making it the perfect way to spend a lazy spring weekend in Denver. IMPORTANT NOTE: Parking at the National Western Complex is $10 and cash is preferred.
I’m excited to be attending and can’t wait to meet up with everyone else going to the show. In addition, I have a pair of tickets for one lucky reader who wants to join in and take a look around!
To enter to win, leave a note on my instagram post about this event! I’ll be drawing one lucky winner on 4/16.
Disclaimer: I received tickets to attend the GFAE in exchange for this post. Tickets purchased using the link above will help support this publication. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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With all the population growth we’ve seen in Denver throughout the last few years, my daily commute to and from the office has gradually increased from 20 minutes each way to sometimes 40 minutes to an hour. Once you’ve added at all up, using round numbers for simplicity, I spend approximately a total of 10 DAYS each year in the car.
With that much time driving to and from work, finding a commuter car that is both comfortable and affordable on gas is incredibly important. Just last week I received the opportunity to test out the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 SEL AWC and I’m excited to say that this car checks all the boxes for the perfect commuter car for Denver traffic.
With the temperamental Denver weather, the All Wheel Control (AWC) is a key part to what makes the Outlander perfect for commuting to and from my Denver office. On days when the weather turns sour before the work day is done, having full all wheel drive is super important to getting home safely. We are lucky that we don’t have as challenging of a winter as other areas of the county, but surprise snow storms always seem to catch me off guard.
The lane departure warning is another innovative safety feature that I love for winter weather. The Outlander tracks the lines on the road and alerts you if you start to drift out of your lane. These minor corrections goes a long way to preventing accidents. I can imagine if you were teaching a teenager to drive, this quick alerting safety feature would come in handy as well!
One of the most important elements of a good commuter car is fuel economy and the Outlander Sport 2.4 SEL AWC hits the nail on the head! With 29 mpg on the highway and an eco boost setting to help keep gas consumption on track, I was able to drive an entire week to and from work AND up to the north side of town twice (30 plus miles) without filling up.
Spending as much time as I do inside the car, having a cushy interior and good music is super important to me. With leather seats, Sirius XM and a great speaker speaker system I was all set for any kind of commute the day threw at me! Also, get a hold of this HUGE sunroof! There is nothing like soaking up some vitamin D on the way into the office.
One of my biggest issues with my daily commute is dealing with the uneven road and surface streets before getting to the highway. As a compact SUV, the Outlander is perfect, lifting me up just high enough to ensure that I can’t feel any of the road and providing a bit of a vantage point over the smaller cars around me.
I loved getting to experience the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 SEL AWC for my daily commute! What are your priorities when picking a daily driver?
Disclosure: I received the opportunity to borrow the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander as a complimentary experience. All opinions are my own and I was not compensated for this review.
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