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Gluten Free Pizza Restaurants

4 Comments 10 April 2010

Today I launched my Gluten Free Pizza Restaurants list. As of today, there are twelve listings buy many more individual restaurants (since many pizzerias have multiple locations). I also added three new names to the Gluten Free Bakeries list. Both lists will be expanded regularly, and more lists will be added.

Writing about pizza restaurants is tricky because of the fact that a pizza that is advertised as having a “gluten free crust” may or may not have gluten free toppings and may or may not be free of cross-contamination. When I see the terms “gluten free crust” and “gluten free pizza” I will report exactly what I read on the site and/or in information I have received from the restaurant management. You will be the final judge.

In all the lists that I will be preparing, you will see a link that will send you the gluten free information you need. If you want to learn more about the establishment, I suggest this trick which I find very useful when researching these articles. Look at the web address at the top of the screen. Somewhere in the middle you will see the letters “.com” or “.net” followed by a slash. Delete everything after the slash and then enter the shortened address. This will be the “home page” for the site you are studying.

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Bob’s Red Mill..a Gluten Free Salute

3 Comments 19 February 2010

Bob Moore, founder and owner of Bob’s Red Mill, retired on his eighty-first birthday this week and turned the ownership of the company to the employees. I’m fortunate to live a thirty-minute drive from Bob’s and visit there frequently to stock up on supplies and enjoy a delicious gluten free sandwich at their restaurant. I met Bob once at the store. Even in a brief conversation, I realized that this was man I would like to have known better. I’m hoping — and expecting — that Bob’s Red Mill will continue its tradition of quality even without Bob at the helm. Bob’s Red Mill is one of the few manufacturers that have such a good reputation that its products are featured in many mainstream supermarkets as well as in specialty stores.

Here is the link to the Bob’s Red Mill website. One of the great features of the site is a huge collection of gluten free recipes with each recipe providing links that will allow you to order the gluten free items needed to prepare it. This feature may be somewhat complicated for people not used to shopping on-line so I wrote an article giving step-by-step instructions. Bob’s products are also available at Amazon.com and this site may be useful to people who are ordering in quantity. Click here for details.

REMINDER: If you have not already done so, please complete our latest survey. We’ve all heard a zillion times that we should “read every ingredients label every time”. But what do “real celiacs” do when those labels present information that is unclear or subject to different interpretations? click here to complete the survey. It will take less than five minutes of your time.

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Supermarkets With Gluten Free Lists

2 Comments 17 February 2010

These sixteen supermarkets feature gluten free products in their stores and list those products on their websites. Type the name of the supermarket chain in the search box below. Clicking on the search box will probably produce several different options, but the first one — the supermarket’s home page — is the one that concerns you. This page will provide a general introduction to the store and also give you links to addresses of individual stores and links to the supermarkets list of gluten free options. Here is your list:

Bel-Air | Earth Fare | Fred Meyer | Fresh and Easy Neighborhood Markets |

Hannaford | Hy-Vee | Meijer | New Seasons Markets

Walmart | Wegmans | Whole Foods Markets |

If you feel like you have seen this information before, you are quite correct. I am attempting to accomplish two things in one article. The computers at google and the other search engines don’t do well under those circumstances and unless the machines are satisfied, you will not find the information you need. Here are my goals:

♦ I am trying to provide a useful list of supermarkets and the gluten free products lists that make our shopping more pleasant and more effective. I titled this article “Supermarkets with Gluten Free Lists”

♦ I am experimenting with a new approach to list-making. Whenever we read a printed list, we go to the internet to make sure that the information is still up-to-date. We can avoid that step by using lists that send us directly to the appropriate website. That step not only saves time for you, but it streamlines the otherwise tedious task of researching the information and entering the data into the computer. Thus, these lists can be expanded indefinitely, updated regularly, and offered at minimal cost.

I wrote two articles in order achieve two goals in a way that the computers can comprehend. Next week, I will write about restaurant chains that provide gluten free meals.

REMINDER: Our current survey deals with the problems we confront when dealing with ingredients lists. We know that we must read every ingredients list every time. The survey describes four “problems” that might arise when we are reading ingredients lists and ask everyone to indicate how they would react to that situation. There are no right or wrong answers, but it is helpful for each of us to know how other celiacs deal with these “problems”Click here if you have not already completed the survey.

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Reading Ingredient Labels

No Comments 16 February 2010

Read every ingredients label every time. I wish I had a gluten free cupcake for every time I have heard that statement or written those words. As you probably know, it is important but not as easy as it sounds. Our current survey addresses that problem. It sets up four problem situations and asks how the person taking the survey would respond. There are no correct or incorrect answers. Knowing what other people living gluten free would do in this situation. If you have not already done so, I encourage you to click here and share your opinions. There is also a space for you to share “label problems” that you have had. I’ll use your ideas in future versions of the survey.

Gluten Free Cooking, Gluten Free Food, Gluten Free Shopping

Mixes from the Heartland

No Comments 09 February 2010

I enjoyed sampling these mixes. They are vacuum sealed, which certainly enhances their shelf life and fresh taste. Generally, other ingredients must be added and this improves the fresh taste of the foods. My personal favorites were the corn chowder, the basil dill pasta salad, and the southwest chicken ste;w ; but everything I tasted was excellent. They certainly taste like they were made in Texas but are certainly not “hot” enough to be offensive to anyone.

The mixes are quite large so these are best for people who are cooking for large families or groups of people. This company has earned the Celiac Sprue Association’s seal of approval and all raw materials are tested and found to contain no more than five parts-per-million gluten. Click on the logo at the beginning of the article to see what Mixes from the Heartland has to offer. Try it you’ll like it — I know I did.

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More About The Essential Gluten Free Grocery Guide

No Comments 16 December 2009

Last week I reported on the newly-released third edition of The Essential Gluten Free Grocery Guide. I just got some new information to pass on to you. I liked the book last week and now I consider it an essential tool for living gluten free. The book lists 30,000 products produced under 1100 brand names (that’s 100 more brands than were listed in the second edition). They have added 500 private label items from WalMart.

This book is no panacea, of course. We still have to read every label every time. Things change overnight and companies are not required and are seldom motivated to notify us of those changes. However, products that were gluten free on the day this book was published are probably still safe. There is now much less need to look at every item on the shelf.

Click on the graphic to learn more about this directly from the publisher.

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Gluten Free Multigrain Bread by Dr. Schar

No Comments 15 December 2009

äI love to see the word “multigrain” in the name of a gluten free product. It is good to be reminded that I have lots of choices. This great gluten free sandwich bread is made with corn, rice, soy, and Millet. Potato starch is also used .

The bread is made from naturally gluten free ingredients and is casein free, contains no cholesterol, and is egg free. The loaf can be stored at room temperature until opened. After that, the bread should be consumed with 2-3 days. “Refreshing instructions” may be found at the Gluten Free Mall website.

Dr. Schar is one of the great names is gluten free food. I appreciate the opportunity to enjoy their consistently excellent products. I think that larger slices make better sandwiches, but with that minor caveat, this product is outstanding.

Click on the graphic to order this product from The Gluten Free Mall:

Disclosure: The Gluten-Free Mall provided me with a free sample of this product, and a $10 gift voucher good at their site, in compensation for writing this product review for them.

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Gluten Free Cooking in the New Economy

2 Comments 18 November 2009

The new economy affects us all, especially people living gluten free. Gluten free food is getting easier to find and much tastier. But affording food is another issue. The blog “Gluten Free on a Shoestring” tackles that problem head-on and has many great suggestions. Their subtitle “home cooking in the new economy” summarizes their approach.

I enjoyed the article “More Bread, Less Dough” stresses that we must reject the idea that those $7-$10 loaves of bread that we all splurge on occasionally are the only way to thrive as a celiac. The article includes recipes, baking tips, clear directions, and gentle humor that encourages and enable us to bake for ourselves.

There is also a recipe for gluten free cheese snack crackers that are superior in every way to the ones I occasionally splurge on and can be prepared at home for small fraction of the price. The blog will also tell you where to buy all-purpose gluten free flour for much less than the “regular” price.

For more information, click on my Power Page “Gluten Free on a Budget“.

Updated 9/15/10

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Gluten Free Books at your Fingertips

No Comments 09 November 2009

Imagine having a library of gluten free books at your fingertips when you shop gluten free or seek a “safe” restaurant meal. It’s possible, thanks to Amazon.com. This marvelous new system includes 63 books that can be downloaded electronically and read using the Kindle reader. Click here to browse the list of gluten free Kindle books. They cost about half as much as their traditional counterparts.

The Kindle Reader is a significant investment, of course. But, since 1830 books are currently available. you will use the reader a vast number of times. Click on the graphic below if you would consider making this investment.

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Saving Shipping Costs on Gluten Free Purchases

Comments Off 15 August 2009

Lowering shipping costs on our on-line gluten free purchases is very important in times like these! I’m pleased to be able to republish this letter from The Gluten Free Mall describing what they have done to make things easier for us. The letter also describes other ways to reduce costs:

Our new contract with UPS has allowed us to pass on savings in the form of reduced shipping rates accross the USA.

The greatest reductions are to those who live in the Eastern (Northeastern and Southeastern) and Midwestern USA, and to anyone who orders larger packages (25 lbs. and up will see a price reduction of at least 10%).

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Colorado Gluten Free

16 Comments 04 July 2008

Colorado affords abundant opportunity for gluten free dining:

Arvada. Rheinlander Bakery. Click on the bakery name for the location and information about their products.

Arvada. Beau Jo’s Colorado Pizza. Nine locations throughout Colorado. Click on the restaurant name for the location. Click here for the gluten free menu which includes celiac-friendly pizza.

Boulder. Beau Jo’s Colorado Pizza. See their listing in Arvada for details.

Boulder. Himalayas Restaurant. My e-mail states that this is a buffet of Indian cuisine and that 13 of the 15 items are gluten free. I wrote back suggesting that they spell out on their website exactly what is done to “isolate” the few gluten-toxic items. I also said that I would amend this listing as soon as they informed me that this had been done.

Boulder. Laudisio Restaurant. From this page, you will be able to read the lunch and dinner menus and get information about the restaurant location.

Boulder. Radda Trattoria. This restaurants promises on its site that “all pizzas are available gluten free”.

Boulder. O-Pizza. Gluten free pizza is featured. Click on the button marked “our menu” for specifics.

Boulder. Massala. Indian vegetarian cuisine. Click on the restaurant name for the location. Click here for the gluten free menu

Boulder. Bagali’s. Actually, this restaurant is in the Broomfield but provides directions from both Boulder and Denver. It promises “the absolute best in gluten free pizzas and pasta” but does not provide specifics on its menu page.

Colorado Springs. Ceres’ Kitchen. “We assemble meals that feed two or four adults for you to just stop by and pickup”. A gluten free facility. Click on the name for the location or click here for the gluten free menu.

Denver Blue Bonnet Restaurant. Click on the name to get the location. Click here for the gluten free menu.

Denver. Cafe Colore. The menu states that “all pastas and pizzas can be prepared gluten free.”

Denver. Mermaid’s Bakery. This establishment specializes in “gluten free cakes and cupcakes”.

Denver. Ninth Door. Click here for the gluten free menu., or click on the restaurant name for the location. Gluten free options are indicated on the menu page.

Denver. Lala’s Wine Bar and Pizzeria. Click here to read the gluten free menu.

Denver. Massala. Click on the restaurant’s listing in Boulder for details.

Denver. Beau Jo’s Colorado Pizza. Click on the Beau Jo’s listing in Arvada for details.

Denver. Panzano Restaurant. Click on the restaurant name for the location. You will need to scroll down this page to find the address. Panzano’s posts both a gluten free lunch menu and a gluten free dinner menu.

Denver. Coor’s Field. Sports fans will be delighted to learn that a dedicated gluten free concession stand is available at Coor’s Field. Read this article from The Denver Post that provides details.

Denver. Seven 30 South. Click on the restaurant name for the location or click here to read their gluten free menu.

Denver. LaSandia Modern Mexican Restaurant. Gluten free items are marked on the regular menu.

Evergreen. Beau Jo’s Colorado Pizza. For details, click on the Beau Jo’s listing in Arvada.

Fort Collins. Beau Jo’s Colorado Pizza. For details, click on the Beau Jo’s listing in Arvada.

Fort Collins. Nunna, the Gluten Free Bakery. One of our blog visitors reported that “they are at the farmers market in northern Colorado and they deliver”.

Fort Collins. Austin’s American Grill, with two locations in Fort Collins. Click here to read their gluten free lunch and dinner menu.

Glenwood Springs. Beau Jo’s Colorado Pizza. For details, click on the Beau Jo’s listing in Arvada.

Greenwood Village. Sansone’s Bistro.

Idaho Springs. Beau Jo’s Colorado Pizza. For details, click on the Beau Jo’s listing in Arvada.

Lakewood. Blue Sky Café and Juice Bar. Click on the restaurant name for the location. A link from that page will take you to the gluten free menu.

Longmont. Tim’s New Thai Restaurant. Click on the restaurant name for the location. Click here to read the gluten free menu.

Manitou Springs. Coquette Creperie. “all crepes are gluten free”

Parker. Mosaic. This restaurant was recommended in an e-mail from an enthusiastic patron.

Steamboat Springs. Beau Jo’s Colorado Pizza. For details, click on the Beau Jo’s listing in Arvada.

Wheat Ridge. Abrusci’s. Advertises itself as “the best damn Italian food…period”. Click on the restaurant name to get the location. Click here to read the gluten free menu.

Colorado has an abundance of chain restaurants. People lucky enough to be in Colorado are never far from a gluten free meal. Click here if you are interested in dining in any of these restaurants: Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano, Bonefish Grill, Bosyon Market, Carino’s Italian Grill, Carrabbas Italian Grill, Chili’s Grill and Bar, Kona Grill, Lone Star Saloon and Grill, On the Border Mexican Grill, Outback Steakhouse, PeiWei Diner, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Pizza Fusion, Romano’s Macaroni Grill, Ted’s Montana Grill, Texas Land and Cattle Steakhouse, Uno’s Chicago Grill, and The Yard House.

Whole Foods Market is a great source of gluten free food products in Colorado. If you are looking for a local support group, contact the Celiac Sprue Association.

Information added: 1/20/09

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Massachusetts Gluten Free…Part 1

21 Comments 20 June 2008

Massachusetts has an impressive list of restaurants serving gluten free meals. I’ll list the ones I know about here, in alphabetical order by city: In all cases, you can get the restaurant location by clicking on the restaurant name and I have given you a link to the menu. as a matter of fact, the list is so extensive that my computer informed me that I had exceeded the amount of material that could be crammed into a single article. So, I am publishing this article in two parts.

Arlington. Mia Regazza. Menu states that “gluten free pasta is available” but does not go into specific detail. The address is not given on the website. It is 268 Washington Street.

Belmont. Stone Hearth Pizza, with locations in Belmont, Needham, and Cambridge. Click here for the gluten free menu.

Boston. Elephant Walk. This well know restaurant serves French and Cambodian cuisine. Gluten free menus are posted on-line with separate menus for lunch and dinner. You can click on them from the restaurant name.

Boston. Burton’s Grill. Click here for the gluten free menu or click on the restaurant name for locations.

Boston. Marco Restaurant. A restaurant offering French cuisine and mentioning it on its menu that “Marco now offers gluten free options”.

Boston. Wagamama. This is an internationally known chain of Japanese restaurants. Its only American locations are at Faneuil Hall in Boston and at Harvard Square. Click here for the menu.

Cambridge. Elephant Walk. See the Boston listing for information.

Cambridge. Stone Hearth Pizza. See the Belmont listing for information.

Dennisport (on Cape Cod). BZ’s Mexican Pizzeria features gluten free pizza. Click here for the menu.

Hadley. Butternuts. Describes itself as a “home and family restaurant”. I learned about this restaurant from a satisfied customer who e-mailed me on June 18. The e-mail mentioned that the owner’s son is a celiac. The website does not mention the restaurant’s gluten free status. Click here for the menu.

Hadley. Hillside Pizza. Click here and then scroll down to find a location. Then click to read that restaurant’s menu. Both restaurants offer takeout service and also have a “take-and-bake” option.

Harvard. Peaches Bakery and Deli. The gluten free menu is posted on the site. I discovered this bakery and delicatessen after reading an e-mail from an enthusiastic customer on June 18, 2008.

Hingham. Burton’s Grill. See their listing in the Boston section.

Mattapoisett. The Kinsale Inn specializes in Irish cuisine and posts its gluten free menu on-line.

Needham. Hearth Stone Pizza. See their listing in the Belmont section

North Andover. Burton’s Grill. See their listing in the Boston section.

Northhampton. India House. I received an e-mail recommending this establishment on June 15. The menu is posted, we know that the majority of Indian food is gluten free, but this is not spelled out on the menu.

South Deerfield. Hillside Pizza. Look at the listing for Hillside Pizza in Hadley for details.

Waltham. Elephant Walk. See their Boston listing for details.

Worcester. Boynton Restaurant. This restaurant offers gluten free pizza daily.

Worcester. Nancy Chang. Click here to read their gluten free menu.

If those offering are not enough, “Not Your Average Joes” serves gluten free food at 16 locations in Massachusetts. Click here to read their menu.

And don’t ignore Jake’s Dixie Roadhouse which serves food with an attitude in different locations in Massachusetts. Click here to read their gluten free menu.

That is enough information for one article. Click here to read about chain resaurants, celiac-friendly supermarkets, and gluten free support groups in Massachusetts.

Information added 4/22/09

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