Thanksgiving Dinner, completely Gluten-Free

Make a Traditional Thanksgiving Menu ... Completely Gluten-Free

Every year, around this time, people begin to panic. Everyone wants to know how on earth can they make their traditional Thanksgiving Dinner totally Gluten-Free?  Trust me, it’s not that difficult.  Thanksgiving Dinner is primarily Gluten-Free to begin with…and super easy to create your old recipes safely.  The trick to serving a 100% GF Thanksgiving to a mixed crowd is to not tell anyone it’s Gluten-Free.  Aside from a discreet mention to those who need to know…no-one else need know.

THE TURKEY:  You can't go wrong with a fresh Turkey. Fresh Turkeys are always Gluten-Free, just watch for any basting juices added. Otherwise, there are many brands out there that are safe…some even provide safe GF Gravy.  Just to name a few…Butterball, Honeysuckle, Jennie-O, Perdue, Shady Brook…all have GF Turkeys.  Keep in mind, stuffing a Gluten-Free turkey with gluten stuffing contaminates the entire turkey. Don't open any Gravy packet that's included with a Turkey unless it specifically states Gluten-Free.

STUFFING:  It's extremely easy to make Gluten-Free stuffing. Simply replace the bread in your favorite recipe and it's likely to taste almost exactly the way you remember it. If you don’t have a traditional recipe to work with, or you simply prefer not to make your own, there are plenty of GF packaged stuffing mixes on the market now.  Ian’s, Rudi’s, Whole Foods, Gillian’s, Glutino, Trader Joe’s, all have Gluten-Free Stuffing mixes that are easy to prepare.

CRANBERRY SAUCE:  There's no reason for cranberry sauce to contain gluten.  Read the label just to be certain and then check this one off your list. Or you can make your own. Empty a 12-ounce bag of fresh or frozen Cranberries into a saucepan. Add 1/2 cup Sugar, 1/2 cup Honey, some Orange or Lemon zest and 1/2 cup Orange Juice to the pan and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the Sugar dissolves and the Cranberries are soft, about 10 minutes. Increase the heat to medium and cook until the Cranberries burst, about 12 minutes. Reduce the heat to low for another minute or two and mash the Cranberries a bit. Add Salt and Pepper to taste and cool to room temperature before serving. 

MASHED POTATOES:  This is another no-brainer…Mashed Potatoes should be naturally Gluten-Free.  Whether you like your Potatoes mashed, smashed, au gratin, baked or broiled…even Dairy Free…it’s just a matter of choosing alternative ingredients to match your recipes.  There are even some brands of instant mashed potatoes that are Gluten-Free as well, just make certain to check the label first.

SWEET POTATOES:  If you’re working with real ingredients you’ll have no trouble recreating your favorite Sweet Potato dish. If you need Marshmallows for your recipe, several different brands of marshmallows, including Kraft, Campfire, Jet, and even store brands are safely Gluten-Free. I actually prefer a simple roasted Sweet Potato...cubed Sweet Potatoes, Olive Oil, Salt & Pepper, even touch of Honey and Cinnamon if you like...then roasted to perfection.

GRAVY:  I remember Mom making the Thanksgiving Gravy using the Turkey pan drippings, plus Corn Starch…there was no need for flour there. Or you can use a GF Gravy mix, there are even some great jarred Gravies that are safe. McCormick's has a packaged mix that’s clearly marked Gluten-Free. And don’t forget, some Turkeys even come with a GF Gravy ready to heat and enjoy…just check to be certain it’s Gluten-Free. 

DINNER ROLLS:  Now this one can trip you up if you let it. We all know how difficult it can be to find a decent GF Bread for sandwiches…Rolls are no exception.  So I’ll share my favorite Secret Ingredient Biscuits, from Cook’s Country.  Try them, your guests won’t be disappointed.

Ingredients:

2 cups Gluten-Free all-purpose flour mix

1 tbsp sugar

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup milk (not non-fat)

3/4 cup mayonnaise (not “fat free”)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking

powder, baking soda and salt.  In a small bowl, whisk together milk and mayonnaise until smooth. Pour into dry ingredients and stir until no streaks of flour remain. Dough will be sticky. Lightly grease a 1/4-cup measure or an ice cream scoop and scoop of dough onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until biscuits are golden. Allow to cool slightly before serving, but these do taste best while still soft and warm from the oven. Makes 12.

Also, instead of rolls, you might consider deviating a little from the traditional menu and trying a Gluten-Free Cornbread recipe.

DESSERT:  The trick to making a decent Gluten-Free pie is placing the emphasis on the filling, not on the crust.  For years I’ve made my pies without the crust.  It doesn’t’ serve up the same…but hey, it’s all about the filling right?  And a scoop of my favorite pie in a bowl leaves plenty of room for Whipped Cream, or Ice Cream.  And if you’re really desperate for a crust you can occasionally find them in the freezer section of a local store.

CarolAnne Le Blanc

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Gluten-Free Meal Delivery Systems...

Gluten-Free Meal Delivery Systems

I've been looking into some of these Meal Delivery systems lately...and found this helpful guide for some of the safest for Gluten-Free meals. I'm currently using Home Chef and ordering only their Gluten-Free options.  I love it!  Once a week I have meals & recipes delivered right to my door.  Everything is portioned and prepped to make my cooking so simple. And I'm free to alter the final meal according to my own tastes. I find it's a bit more expensive than I would normally spend shopping but then I'm not throwing away food anymore either. If you decide to try HomeChef you can try this link. It should give you a $30.00 credit off your first order.

Now, my next challenge is to see if I can get these delivered to my vacation rental next time I travel! I can certainly see it as a possibility. And the more I've looked I've discovered that most states have personal chef's meals available for delivery too.  Next year I'm heading for Georgia!  Time to start my research.

Gluten-Free Living

FRESHLY

Gluten isn’t the only ingredient missing from Freshly’s meals. The Tempe, Arizona, company, which launched in February, favors high-quality proteins, healthy fats and low-glycemic carbohydrates over processed ingredients, sugars and artificial sweeteners.

On the menu: Freshly offers 27 menu items, with options for all three meals. Dishes range from a Garden Omelet to the Paleo Quinoa Porridge, Chimichurri Salmon, Cod Romesco, and Baked Penne Marinara.

What it costs: Freshly’s meals start at $10.75. Total weekly cost ranges from $69 to $229, depending on the number of meals and deliveries. Shipping is free.

How it works: Freshly currently delivers to 22 states. Customers order online or by phone. Food is cooked and shipped on the same day and arrives in a refrigerated box via overnight or two-day shipping.

Gluten-free specifics: Freshly’s entire menu is gluten free, and all meals are cooked in a 100 percent gluten-free facility. The company is pursuing gluten-free certifications.

FRESH N’ LEAN

Los Angeles-based Fresh n’ Lean, which has delivered gluten-free meals since 2010, uses organic, plant-based ingredients to create meals that are low in fat, salt, sugar and calories.

On the menu: Fresh n’ Lean’s menu changes weekly and includes options for all three meals. Recent offerings include Mixed Berry Chia Pudding, Summer Squash Forbidden Rice and Cauliflower Spinach Stew.

What it costs: Meals, which start at $9.33, are available a la carte or as part of a plan, with daily rates that range from $14.99 for one meal to $27.99 for three. Shipping is free, and meals for additional people in a customer’s household are offered at a discounted rate.

How it works: Weekly delivery is available nationwide. Customers place their orders online, and meals are shipped fresh in specially designed coolers.

Gluten-free specifics: All Fresh n’ Lean meals are 100 percent gluten free, and are prepared in a gluten-free facility.

PALEO ON THE GO

The Largo, Florida based Paleo on the Go emphasizes meats, seafood, healthy fats, vegetables and fruits. Paleo on the Go offers chef-prepared frozen meals that are gluten, grain and dairy free.

On the menu: Options for all three meals include Breakfast Egg Muffin with Bacon, Herb Roasted Chicken, Butternut Squash Lasagna with Beef and Hearty Beef Stew.

What it costs: Meal plans, which include 14 complete meals, one soup, two bone broths, two paleo desserts and two bonus items, start at $245. Quantity discounts and a la carte items are available. Individual entrees start at about $10. Shipping starts at $19.99 and is free for orders of $333 or more in the contiguous United States only.

How it works: Delivery is available nationwide. Customers order online or by phone. Vacuum-sealed frozen meals are shipped with dry ice in thick coolers with an outer box.

Gluten-free specifics: All food is chef prepared at our dedicated gluten-free kitchen.

22DAYS NUTRITION

22 Days Nutrition delivers 100 percent plant-based, organic meals that are also free of gluten, dairy, soy and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). “Expect a variety of beans, vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds and delectable herbs and spices,” the company says on its website, 22daysnutrition.com.

On the menu: 22 Days offers a rotating menu. Daily options might include Hearty Granola for breakfast, and Shiitake Mushroom Yellow Curry and Lebanese Lentils with Spiced Cabbage for lunch or dinner.

What it costs: Prices start at $9.50 to $12.50 per meal, depending on the plan selected. Weekly shipping costs $20, but if you sign up for a 22-day plan, you only pay for the first two deliveries and the third is free.

How it works: Delivery is available anywhere in the continental United States. Customers order online or by phone. Meals are shipped overnight and delivered fresh in an insulated cooler on Fridays.

Gluten-free specifics: All meals are 100 percent gluten-free. They prepare and deliver 100% plant-based meals with clean, wholesome ingredients…100% Organic, Non-GMO, dairy-free, gluten-free and soy-free ingredients that nourish the body, mind and soul.

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Celiac Service Dogs & Gluten-Free Emotional Support Animals

And the difference between the two… 

One thing I’ve learned on a recent trip…is that there’s a HUGE difference between genuine Service Dogs and what’s known as Emotional Support Animals, sometimes referred to as Comfort Animals.  Emotional Support Animals or ESA’s, are a wonderful comfort and support for those who need them.

But an Emotional Support Animal is a pet not a Service Dog; in fact they don’t even need to be dogs at all. They can be any domesticated animal capable of being trained not to be a pest in public areas. To be designated as an Emotional Support Animal, the pet must be prescribed by a licensed Medical Professional for a person who needs the therapeutic support that an ESA can provide.

And then there’s the family pet…not a Service Dog, not an Emotional Support Animal…but a very much loved family pet.  There are tons of SCAMS going around on the internet encouraging people to pay from $50.00-$200.00 so they can register their family pet as an Emotional Service Animal. They then receive bogus paperwork and a vest that the animal can wear while ‘working’.  They’re also told that their family pet now has all the same legal rights as a true Service Dog or Emotional Support Animal. Sadly, it’s all lies :-( And millions of people are being taken advantage of…buy these sham animal registries…and by those who knowingly register their family pet as a fake Service Dog or ESA.

Celiac is a tough disease…don’t let anyone fool you. It takes a determined person to choose to be healthy. Being different is tough…you take a lot of abuse because you go against the norm. It takes a strong person to fight the temptations, to stand up for yourself or your loved ones, to realize you’re important. For many Celiac’s the day to day struggles can be overwhelming. Being excluded or alienated, even challenged by friends and family by a Disease they never asked for can be devastating. For many an Emotional Support Animal is exactly what’s needed to help their humans through the rough spots in life. All domesticated animals may qualify as an ESA (cats, dog, mice, rabbits, birds, snakes, hedgehogs, rats, mini pigs, ferrets, etc.) and they can be any age…even young puppies and kittens, too!  You DO NOT need to register your ESA, simply keep a copy (updated annually) of the letter from your Doctor handy in case you’re asked for it.

It’s important to remember that an ESA has no more rights than a pet. The only legal protections an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) has are:

(1) Fly with its human in the cabin of an aircraft without being charged a pet fee.

(2) Qualify for no-pet housing without being charged a pet fee.

No other public or private entity (motels, restaurants, stores, trains, taxis, busses, theatres, parks, beaches, libraries, zoos, etc.) is required to allow an ESA to accompany their human. That means they aren't protected by law in any public place that does not allow pets. It doesn't mean these places won't let them in, it just means that they’re not required to, by law.

Did I mention that Celiac is a tough Disease?  Well, unfortunately it can be a deadly one too. For the vast majority of us with Celiac Disease we know all too well what can happen to us if we slip up, or fall off the wagon temporarily, or get sidetracked by life on occasion. But for a very few who may have a much more complicated version of Celiac those slip-ups can be deadly.  Just the slightest risk of Cross Contact and it can mean an emergency trip to the ER and weeks, if not months, of recovery. For them, having a fully trained Celiac Service Dog can be a life-saving necessity. Stated very simply, Service Dogs spend the first two years of their lives learning how to work in harmony with humans while being trained to do something very un-doglike.  It’s the reason genuine Service Dogs are NOT cheap.  All that hard work and training can cost from $10,000.-$20,000.00 per dog and to their final human partner they’re worth every penny! A Celiac Service Dog is trained to sniff out even the tiniest bit of Wheat, Barley, or Rye across the entire spectrum of all the dangers their Celiac human may encounter. During the final testing process for certification the dog will be evaluated on food items, medicine, and hygiene products such as lotion, toothpaste, and makeup.

There are many types of Service Dogs that include Guide Dogs, Hearing Dogs, Seizure Dogs, Diabetic Alert Dogs, Gluten Detection Dogs, Mobility Dogs just to name a few.  There are even Psychological Support Service Dogs (Autism & Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). These are all highly trained working dogs that receive up to 18 months of training and go through many medical exams and temperament testing before being matched up with their human partner.

Service Animals are defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. These are the ONLY animals approved to serve as “service” animals. And these are the ONLY animals allowed to go wherever, whenever their human partners go. When it's not obvious what service an animal provides, only limited inquiries are allowed. 

Staff may ask two questions: 

(1) Is the dog a service animal required because of a disability?

(2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform?

A Gluten Detection Service Dog is a serious commitment, but one that can be extremely rewarding in the right circumstances.  The entire process takes quite a bit of money (often between $10,000 and $20,000) and up to 18 months initial training time. At the end, you’ll have a dog that’s ready, willing and able to protect you from gluten – but also a living, breathing creature that needs to be taken care of and treated with love and respect in order to do its job.  And don’t forget this dog will be around you all the time (and will be responsible for your well-being) for the next 7-10 years and you will be responsible for keeping up the continuous training for the rest of the dog’s life. In effect you must continuously calibrate the dog's nose to the entire ever-changing array of all the dangers their Celiac human might encounter.

Canine Specialty Training  was originally founded in 1989 and was the very first company to bring Gluten Detection Dogs into the United States.  Susan Bass is the company’s owner and Training Director. She has over 30 years of canine instruction and training experience in diverse canine training disciplines. Erica Gates completed the Dog Obedience Training program at CST and specialized in detection.  Erica has Celiac and now trains the Gluten Detection Service Dogs

Willow Celiac & Allergen Service Dogs  is owned by Dawn Scheu, who is a Professional Dog Trainer with over 10 Years’ experience training Search and Rescue Dogs and has switched to service dogs and continues her education. Dawn also suffers from Refractory Celiac Disease and is partnered with Willow, her Gluten Detection/Mobility Assistance Dog.

Creating New Tails  is located in Hollywood, FL and is owned by Professional Dog Trainer, Jillian Skalky.  Jillian has more than 5 years’ experience training Service Dogs and continues her education. She also suffers from autoimmune diseases herself and has her own Service Dog Rosy.

Nosey Dog Detection Partners  specializes in scent detection training such as nuts, gluten, diabetes, dairy and other allergies. The company’s owner, Kathy Watters, is a Certified Master Dog trainer with specialization in scent detection training. She has over 20 years of experience training and in 2004 received her Master Certification. Kathy knew nothing about gluten when she was asked to take a chance and train the first gluten service dog in the USA.

                CarolAnne Le Blanc

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Gluten-Free Adventures in Portugal

Gluten-Free Adventures in Portugal 

I'm afraid that Portugal was the least Celiac friendly place I've visited. The people were wonderful; they honestly tried to be helpful. But for the most part they had no clue, or real interest. I had my Portuguese Restaurant Card so that helped a bit. We actually had one place kindly ask us to leave. Grocery shopping was equally difficult. Although they DO clearly mark allergens, reading ingredients was tough unless you speak the language. And very few items were marked Gluten-Free. On the positive side...REAL ingredients abounded!! In restaurants and grocery stores...they used REAL food :-) So I did quite well. I resorted to an anti-diarrheal only 3 times...something I use ONLY on vacation when traveling. And the accompanying muscle/bone aches were easy to handle with my normal pain meds. So I actually only missed out on two days of my

two week vacation and my travel mates were happy to leave my grandchildren with me while they went off to explore and spend some adult time.  And I loved the chance to spend the day with my girls. But if you’re sensitive, then Portugal may not be the place to visit.  

Coffee, coffee…all I wanted was a simple cup of coffee!  Apparently the Portuguese take their coffee drinking very seriously.  The most popular coffee is an espresso, and there are many different ways of ordering it!  ‘Carioca’ ‘Pingo’ ‘Pingado’ ‘Italiano’ ‘Garoto’ ‘Cortado’ ‘Cimbalinho’ ‘Café’ ‘Café Duplo’ ‘Bica’ ‘Abatanado’ ‘Tres- Quartas’ ‘Não Quente’ ‘Cheia’…you name it!  But no matter what words you use, no two cups of coffee will ever be identical.  I thought I might be safe ordering ‘Café Americano’ until I

learned that would get me an instant coffee…YUCK! It took me almost two weeks to figure out I wanted ‘Galão’.  That’s a cup of hot espresso served in a tall glass and is about ¾ milk. I added a packet of sugar and was very happy with this! Traditionally a Galão is made with a second passing of coffee from the machine and is very weak. It’s also known as Nanna’s Coffee, but I didn’t care…it was coffee I could drink! 

Have you ever heard of the Tardis Effect?  It’s when something looks small from the outside but is much larger inside.  Well, I think the Portuguese invented the Tardis Effect!  The first time we encountered it was when we were looking for some place to eat for dinner. 

Everywhere around us there were just tiny little Café’s…2 or 3 small tables outside of a very small store front.  Exactly what you would expect in a small village, but not truly what we were looking for.  We wanted a restaurant that offered real, local food. On one locals enthusiastic referral we decided to settle for a Café. When we all stepped inside we discovered not only a small sandwich shop, but a full bar! And once the owner discovered we were there for dinner he led us to the back and revealed a full restaurant dining room!  It was the

same over and over again as we traveled…tiny little store fronts that hid some amazing big surprises inside.  One little jewelry shop in a small strip mall actually had a full shopping mall in back! So don’t be deceived by appearances…step inside and be prepared to be impressed.

Remember that talk about toilets that we had? (Let's Talk

Toilets) Well in Portugal it certainly applied :-)  There was great debate among my travel mates whether to flush or not to flush.  They all felt that I was mistaken…and I knew that I had done my homework.  So once we arrived at the house we politely asked our hostess.  In Portugal you do not flush the toilet paper…instead you use the little buckets provided in every, single bathroom or stall. It took us all a day or two to

get into the habit, but we managed. And we all referred to them affectionately as the ‘Poopy Buckets” for the remainder of our stay.

Restrooms were pretty easy to find in populated areas…learn how to ask ‘casa de banho? Or watch for WC (water closet) signs.  You’ll see signs for Buondi Café’s, small Café’s and Pastelaria’s on just about every street corner, even in the

smaller villages…just look for the tables & chairs outside…and they all have Restrooms available.  The Portuguese are some of the friendliest people alive so chances are you will never be turned away, but it is considered courteous to purchase something before leaving.  My travel mates always thought it was funny when they saw me walking towards them with some sort of carefully wrapped glutenous goodie held at arm’s

length in front of me.  And the bathrooms are clean, clean, clean…in fact, they have the reputation of being the cleanest in the world.  They may not always provide paper…so be prepared…but they are clean.  Out on the roads it’s a bit more challenging to find Rest Stops. On single lane roads you can drive an hour or two between villages with nothing but beautiful countryside and mountain views to appreciate. On double lane, well-traveled roads it’s much easier to find Rest Stops.  My favorites were the Tangerina’s…gas station, quick stop shop & cafeteria with local foods all rolled into one with clean restrooms.

CarolAnne Le Blanc

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Gluten-Free dedicated places to eat in the U.S.

Gluten-Free dedicated places to eat in the U.S.

This list is constantly changing and being updated as new suggestions are received.  We're not interested in advertising...we're looking for first-person recommendations only.  These are supposed to be retail locations but we do recommend you contact them first to be certain they have public hours of operation.  Updated: 5/17/16

AL – The Funky Muffin Bakery

4647-B Highway 280

Birmingham, AL 35242

Tel:  205.408.9825

http://thefunkymuffinbakery.com

AR – Dempsey Bakery

323 S Cross Street

Little Rock, AR 72201

Tel: 501-375-2257

http://www.dempseybakery.com

AZ – Gluten Free Creations

10880 N 32nd Street # 39

Phoenix, AZ 85028

Tel: 602-680-7258

http://www.glutenfreecreations.com

AZ – Gluten Free Creations

7607 E McDowell Road

Scottsdale, AZ

Tel: 480-990-2253

http://www.glutenfreecreations.com

AZ – Got2B Gluten-Free

5407 E Pima Street

Tucson, AZ 85712

Tel: 520-209-2872

Http://Www.Got2bglutenfree.Com

AZ – Gourmet Girls Gluten-Free

5845 N Oracle Road

Tucson, AZ 85704

Tel: 520-408-9000

http://www.gourmetgirlsglutenfree.com

AZ – Jewels Bakery & Café

4041 E Thomas Road # 101

Phoenix, AZ 85018

Tel: 602-714-5243

http://jewelsbakeryandcafe.com

CA – 2Good2B

204 N El Camino Real # H

Encinitas, CA 92024

Tel: 760-942-4663

http://www.2good2b.com

CA – Breakaway Bakery 

5264 W Pico Blvd 

Los Angeles, CA 90019  

Tel:  310-968-9380 

http://breakawaybakery.com

CA – Erin McKenna’s Bakery

Hollywood/Larchmont

236 N Larchmont Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90004

Tel: 855-462-2292

https://www.erinmckennasbakery.com

CA – Farmers Kitchen Cafe
624 4th Street
Davis CA
Tel:  
http://farmerskitchencafe.com

CA – Grease Box

942 Stanford Ave

Oakland, CA 94608

Tel: 510-922-1323

http://www.greaseboxoakland.com

CA – Kirari West Bakery
707 N Pacific Coast Hwy 
Redondo Beach, CA  90277
Tel:  310-376-5313
http://www.kirariwest.com

CA – Mariposa Bakery

5427 Telegraph Avenue # D-3

Oakland, CA 94609

Tel: 510-595-0955

http://www.mariposabaking.com

CA – Mariposa Bakery

1 Ferry Building Plaza # 32

San Francisco, CA 94111

Tel: 510-595-0955

http://www.mariposabaking.com

CA – Rising Hearts Bakery

10836 1/2 Washington Blvd 

Culver City, CA 90232 

Tel:  301-815-0133 

http://www.risingheartsbakery.com

CA – Sensitive Sweets

17431 Brookhurst Street

Fountain Valley, CA

Tel: 714-968-9169

http://www.sensitivesweets.com

CA – Sensitive Sweets

362 Camino de Estrella

San Clemente, CA

Tel: 949-388-5764

http://www.sensitivesweets.com

CO – Coquette's Bistro & Bakery 

321 N Tejon Street 

Colorado Springs, CO 80903 

Tel:  719-685-2420

http://www.coquettesbistro.com

CT – Dee’s One Smart Cookie

398 Hebron Avenue

Glastonbury, CT 06033

Tel 860-633-8000

http://www.deesonesmartcookie.com

CT – Swoon Gluten-Free Bakery

109 Danbury Road

Ridgefield, CT 06877

Tel: 203-438-4326

http://www.swoonglutenfree.com

DC – Rise Gluten-Free Bakery

2409 18th Street NW

Washington, DC 20009

Tel: 202-525-5204

https://www.riseglutenfree.com

FL – Craft Kafe

West Central Shopping Center

6653 Central Avenue

St. Petersburg, FL 33710

Tel: 727-914-7443

http://www.craftkafe.com

FL – Erin McKenna’s Bakery

1642 E Buena Vista Drive

Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Tel: 407-938-9044

https://www.erinmckennasbakery.com

FL – Fresh First

1637 SE 17th Street

Ft Lauderdale, FL 33316

Tel: 954-763-3344

http://www.freshfirst.com

FL – Fresh First

4520 N Federal Hwy

Ft Lauderdale, FL 33308

Tel: 954-900-3705

http://www.freshfirst.com

FL – HillBilly Farms

10325 US Hwy 98

Dade City, FL 33525

Tel: 352-567-7475

http://www.hillbilly-farms.com

FL – Island Gluten Free Bakery

1880 Stickney Point Road

Sarasota, FL 34231

Tel: 941-923-0200

http://www.islandgfbakery.com

FL – Joey's Home Bakery

1532 SW 8th Street

Boynton Beach, FL 33426

Tel: 561-292-4004

http://www.joeyshomebakeryglutenfree.com 

FL – Kara Lynn's Kitchen

421 NE Cleveland Street

Clearwater, FL 33755

Tel: 727-447-2536

https://www.facebook.com/karalynnskitchen

FL – Serendipity Café

664 Main Street

Dunedin, FL 34698‎

Tel: 727-483-9233

http://myserendipitycafe.com

FL – Stacy's Gluten Free Goodies

14379 N Dale Mabry Hwy

Tampa, FL 33618

Tel: 813-477-4247

http://www.gluten-free-goodies.com

FL – The Bald Strawberry

1248 Sarno Road

Melbourne, FL  32935

Tel:  321-751-2803

Http://Www.Thebaldstrawberry.Com

FL – Weezie's Kitchen 

1321 East Commercial Blvd

Oakland Park, FL 33334

Tel: 754-551-6022

http://www.weeziesgfkitchen.com

GA – Good Karma Coffee House

31 N Avondale Road

Avondale Estates, GA 30002

Tel: 404-499-0999

http://www.goodkarmacoffeehouse.com

IL – Bootin Gluten Bakery and Market 

2409 Georgetown Road 

Danville, IL 61832 

Tel:  217-443-3026

https://www.facebook.com/BootinGlutenBakeryAndMarket

IL – Brightwok Kitchen 

21 E Adams Street  

Chicago, IL 60603   

Tel:  312-583-0729 

http://www.brightwok.com

IL – Cassava Chicago

3338 N Clark Street

Chicago, IL 60657

Tel: 773-857-3039

Http://Cassavachicago.Com

IL – Sweet Ali’s

3 W 1st Street

Hinsdale, IL 60521

Tel: 630-908-7175

http://www.sweetalis.com

IL – Sweet Natalie's 

228 S Third Street 

Geneva, IL 60134 

Tel: 630-232-7434 

Http://Sweetnataliesgeneva.Com

IL – Wheat’s End Café  

2873 N Broadway  

Chicago, IL 60657  

Tel: 773-770-3527

Http://Www.Wheatsend.Com

IN – Suzy's Teahouse & Bakery 

25 E Court Street 

Franklin, IN 46131 

Tel:  317-739-0800 

http://www.suzysteahouse.com

KY – Annie May’s Sweet Café

3110 Frankfort Avenue

Louisville, KY, 40207

Tel: 502-384-2667

http://www.anniemayssweetcafe.com

KY – Gluten Free Miracles

145 Burt Road 

Lexington, KY 40503

Tel:  859-278-8888 

http://www.glutenfreemiracles.com

KY – Wheatless Restaurant

801 Campbell Lane

Bowling Green, KY  42104

Tel:  270-904-1033

http://www.wheatlessrestaurant.com

LA – Truly Free Bakery & Deli

4321 Perkins Road

Baton Rouge, LA  70808

Tel:  225-383-3344

http://www.eattrulyfree.com

MA - A New Leaf 

1038 Great Plain Avenue

Needham, MA 02492 

Tel:  781-449-6777 

http://www.anewleafvitamins.com

MA – Duke's Bakery

162 Columbia Street

Fall River, MA 02721

Tel: 508-837-0624

http://www.dukesbakery.com

MA - Mother Juice 

625 W Kendall Street 

Cambridge, MA 02142 

Tel:  617-286-6580 
http://motherjuiceboston.com

MA - Serenade Chocolatier 

5 Harvard Square

Brookline, MA 02445 

Tel:  617-739-0795 
http://www.serenadechocolatier.com

MA - Something Sweet Without Wheat 

169 Massachusetts Avenue

Arlington, Massachusetts 02474 

Tel:  781-777-1451 
http://somethingsweetwithoutwheat.com

MA - Something Sweet Without Wheat 

19 6th Road 

Woburn, MA 01801 
Tel:  781-281-2003 
http://somethingsweetwithoutwheat.com

MA - Sweet Chances 

884 Washington Street 

Norwood, MA 02062 

Tel:  781-352-2900 
http://www.sweetchancesgf.com

MA - Twist Bakery & Cafe 

30 Milliston Road 

Millis, MA 02054

Tel:  508-376-1163 
http://www.twist-bakery.com

MA - Violette Gluten Free Bakery 

407 Concord Avenue

Cambridge, MA 02138 

Tel:  857-500-2748 
http://violettegf.com

MD – One Dish Cuisine

Taylor Village Center  

8001 Hillsborough Road  

Ellicott City, MD 21043

Tel: 443-759-6344

http://onedishcuisine.com

MD – Sweet27 Bakery

123-129 W 27th Street

Baltimore, MD 21218

Tel: 410-464-7211

http://www.sweet27.com/gluten-free-bakery

ME – Tripps Primal Farm and Kafe

1056 Center Street

Auburn, ME

Tel: 207-241-7461

https://www.tpfak.com

MI – Renee's Gourmet Pizzeria

1937 W Maple Road

Troy, MI 48084

Tel: 248-280-7800

http://www.reneesgourmetpizzeria.net

MI – Rumi's Passion Gluten Free Bakery

41120 5 Mile Road

Plymouth, MI 48170

Tel: 734-335-7145

http://www.rumispassion.com

MI – WOW WithOut Wheat

1754 Central Park Drive 

Okemos, MI 48864 

Tel: 517-347-3030

http://www.wowglutenfreefood.com

MO – New Day Gluten Free

15622 Manchester Road

Ellisville, MO 63011

Tel: 636-527-5000

http://newdayglutenfree.com

NJ – Wildflour Bakery/Café
2691 Main Street
Lawrenceville, NJ  08648
Tel:  609.620.1100
http://www.wildflourbakery-cafe.com

NY – Colors NYC

417 Lafayette Street

New York, NY  10003

Tel: 212-777-8443

http://www.colorsrestaurantnyc.com

NY – Donna Marie's Eastside Bakery 

1694 Penfield Road 

Rochester NY 

Tel: 585-397-0649

Http://Www.Donnamariesbakery.Com

NY – Donna Marie's Westside Bakery 

​164 Newbury Street 

Rochester, NY 

Tel: 585-254-0706 

Http://Www.Donnamariesbakery.Com

NY – Erin McKenna’s Bakery

248 Broome Street

New York City, NY 10002

Tel: 855-462-2292

https://www.erinmckennasbakery.com

NY – Jennifer's Way Bakery

263 E 10th Street

New York, NY 10009

Tel: 646-682-9501

Http://Jenniferswaybakery.Com

NY – Senza Gluten

206 Sullivan Street

New York, NY 10012

Tel: 212-475-7775

http://senzaglutennyc.com

OH – Cherbourg Bakery 

541 S Drexel Avenue 

Bexley, OH 43209  

Tel: 614-725-4560 

Http://Www.Cherbourgbakery.Com

OH – Sinfully Gluten-Free Sandwich/Pizza Shop
9146 Dayton Lebanon Pike
Centerville, OH 45458
Tel:  937-433-1044
http://www.sinfullygf.com

OR – Angie's Gluten Free Kitchen

214 NE 11th Street

McMinnville, OR 97128

Tel:

http://angiesgfkitchen.com

OR – Back to Eden Bakery

2217 NE Alberta Street

Portland, OR 97211

Tel: 503-477-5022

http://www.backtoedenbakery.com

OR – Corbett Fish House

5901 SW Corbett Avenue

Portland, OR 97239 

Tel: 503-246-4434

http://www.corbettfishhouse.com

OR – Eats and Treats Café

1644 Main Street

Philomath OR

Tel:

http://eats-treats.com

OR – Harlow

3632 SE Hawthorne Blvd

Portland, OR 97214

Tel: 971-255-0138

http://www.harlowpdx.com

OR – Hawthorne Fish House

4343 SE Hawthorne Blvd

Portland, OR 97215

Tel: 503-548-4434

http://www.corbettfishhouse.com

OR – Kyra’s Bake Shop

599 A Avenue

Lake Oswego, OR 97034

Tel: 503-212-2979

http://www.kyrasbakeshop.com

OR – New Cascadia Traditional

1700 SE 6th Avenue

Portland, OR 97214

Tel: 503-546-4901

http://www.newcascadiatraditional.com

OR – Petunia's Pies & Pastries

610 SW 12th Avenue

Portland, OR 97205

Tel: 503-841-5961

http://petuniaspiesandpastries.com

OR – Prasad Cuisine

925 NW Davis Street

Portland, OR 97209

Tel: 503-224-3993

http://www.prasadcuisine.com

OR – The Gluten Free Place

Sea Towne Shopping Center

1654 N Coast Hwy

Newport, OR 97365

Tel: 541-574-8437

http://www.thegfplace.com

PA – Ali's Marketplace

105 Blue Spruce Way

Murrysville, PA 15668

Tel: 724- 327-5000

http://alismarketplace.com

PA – Gluuteny Bakery

1923 Murray Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Tel: 412-521-4890

http://www.gluuteny.com

PA – Happy Mixer Bakery

4275 County Line Road

Chalfont, PA  18914

Tel:  267-663-7209

https://www.thehappymixer.com

RI – Eva Ruth's Specialty Bakery

796 Aquidneck Avenue

Middletown, RI 02842

Tel: 401-619-1924

http://stores.evaruths.com

TN - The Health Factory Paleo Café 
2900 Alcoa Highway
Knoxville, TN 37920 
Tel:  865-579-7606 
http://www.healthfactoryknoxville.com

TX – Unrefined Bakery

718 N Buckner Blvd # 154

Dallas, TX 75218

Tel: 214-414-2414

http://unrefinedbakery.com

TX – Unrefined Bakery

3426 Greenville Avenue # 150

Dallas, TX 75206

Tel:

http://unrefinedbakery.com

TX – Unrefined Bakery

6055 Sherry Lane

Dallas, TX 75225

Tel: 469- 816-2414

http://unrefinedbakery.com

TX – Unrefined Bakery

3411 Preston Road # 8

Frisco, TX 75034

Tel: 972-668-2414

http://unrefinedbakery.com

TX – Wild Wood Bakehouse

3016 Guadalupe Street # 200

Austin, TX  78705

Tel:  512) 327-9660

http://www.wildwoodbakehouse.com

TX – Xoco-Latte Bakery & Chocolatier

4719 Lexington Blvd

Missouri City, TX 77459

Tel:  832-243-6748

http://xoco-latte.com

UT - Zest Kitchen & Bar

275 S 200 W
Salt Lake City, UT  84101
Tel:  801-433-0589
http://zestslc.com 

VA – Happy Tart

2307-A Mt Vernon Avenue

Alexandria, VA 22301

Tel: 571-244-3662

http://happytartbakery.com

VA – Tio Pablo Tacos 

1703 E Franklin Street 

Richmond, VA 

Tel:  804-643-4828 

http://www.tiopablotacos.com

VA – Triple Oak Bakery
11692-A Lee Highway
Sperryville, VA  22740
Tel:  540-987-9122
http://www.tripleoakbakery.com

WA – Capital Cider 

818 E Pike Street 

Seattle, WA 98122 

Tel:  206-397-3564 

Http://Capitolcider.Com

WA – Devour Specialty Baked Goods

511 N Wilbur Avenue

Walla Walla, WA

Tel: 509-520-4384

https://www.facebook.com/DevourW2

WA – East Vancouver Fish House

19206 SE 1st Street

Camas, WA 98607

Tel: 360-258-1609

http://www.corbettfishhouse.com

WA – Nourish
101 Provence View Lane
Sequim, WA 98382
Tel:  360-797-1480
http://www.nourishsequim.com

WA – Nuflours Bakery 

518 15th Avenue E 

Seattle, WA 98112

Tel: 206.395.4623 

Http://Www.Nuflours.Com

WA – Thrive Café

1026 NE 65th Street # A102

Seattle, WA 98115

Tel: 206-525-0300
http://generationthrive.com

WI –Happy Bellies Bakeshop

2107 North Richmond Street

Appleton, WI  54911

(920) 730-2253

http://happybelliesbakeshop.com

WI – Molly's Gluten-Free Bakery

Old Lynndale Farm

N47 W28270 Lynndale Road (HWY JK)

Pewaukee, WI 53072

Tel: 262-369-1404

http://mollysglutenfreebakery.com

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