Cookbook author Beth Hillson will discuss how to make gluten-free substitutions boldly and still eat well, provide tips and tastings and also talk about her new book, Gluten-Free Makeovers, at 6:30 p.m., March 2, at The Skinny Pantry, in Fort Myers.

Hillson is the founder of Gluten-Free Pantry, food editor of Living Without magazine and also writes a weekly e-newsletter for GlutenFree.com, in which she answers questions about the gluten-free lifestyle and diet.

Location: 11356 S. Cleveland Ave. For more information, call 239-935-5093 or visit TheSkinnyPantry.com.