Hello, hello!
Summer seems to lend itself to less blogging doesn’t it?
Don’t worry, I’m BACK!
So let’s start check, check, checking things off our list…
In the kitchen:
- It’s back to school for many families out there which means we don’t all have time to have a cookout feast outside every night after sports practices, dance lessons, and homework. This easy-to-throw-together enchilada casserole from Gluten Free Gigi sounds like the comfort food I crave!
- Don’t worry if it’s too hot where you live to turn on the oven quite yet — Johnna has you covered with this no-bake chocolate chip cheesecake. (it’s GF/DF/EF/vegan)
- If you still have zucchini to use up like me, Shirley has THE go-to list for that!
- I made these vegan chocolate chip cookies into gluten-free goodies just by substituting a gluten-free flour mix — they were a hit at our family reunion where we had seven celiacs and some who are also dairy and egg free.
Gluten Free in Milwaukee and Beyond — these places have come up recently as having good, gluten-free options. Have you been to any of these?
- D.A.A. Smokehouse in Mukwonago (on my own list to try!)
- La Reve in Tosa — one of the best meals I’ve had out at a restaurant in a very long time. (and there were macarons!)
prosciutto, manchego, pears, oranges, figs, and parsley vinaigrette
stuffed pheasant with manchego risotto and haricot verts
MACARONS!
- The Cheel, Thiensville. I ate lunch there recently and had a great experience with food flavors I’ve never had before. (NOTE: they do have a shared fryer, so their talk of a gluten-free fish fry isn’t safe for us celiacs.)
- Tofte’s Table, Waukesha. My neighbor’s daughter was recently diagnosed with celiac and attended an opening party with great gluten-free success. (Located in the old Key Westconsin location) Open for regular hours starting TODAY!
- And stop by my DINING OUT page that has recently been updated to include more Milwaukee metro area locations, but also options across the state and country!
Travel on. I checked both Boston and DC off my travel bucket list this summer — not a single issue eating safely in either city. I actually had too many options to fit them all in! If you make it to either of these cities, try out:
- Legal Seafood (both DC & Boston locations) they have been leading the way in celiac safe food service for many years. separate fryer, all kinds of fried seafood goodness. fries and slaw. lobster rolls. you name it.
- Boston Public Market – fave find was an allergy friendly warm chocolate chip cookie from Jennifer Lee’s Allergen Free Bakery. (plenty of fresh produce, meats, and cheese too!)
- Pappa Razzi in Boston – THE most amazing Italian I’ve had since being gluten-free. Separate menu, knowledgeable server, manager delivered my food, highly recommend!
- Zaytina in DC – small plates of BIG flavor, inspired by Turkish, Greek and Lebanese cuisines, and creative craft cocktails.
- La Colombe in DC – get a “black & tan” latte
- Rise Bakery in DC – tasty treats, some a little crumbly, but a dedicated place that is 100% gluten-free and also has dairy free, egg free, soy free, nut free options. They had croissants, which I wanted so badly, but they used Bob’s Red Mill oat flour and I’m avoiding any and all oat products except those grown via a purity protocol that are truly gluten-free
- Olivia Macaron in DC – I’ll take macarons over other sweet treats ANY day. These did not disappoint.
- Plan B Burger Bar in DC – wow. just wow. burgers & fries. amazing!
- Oyamel Cocina Mexicana – came recommended by my girl Johnna as THE best margarita she had ever had, so this was for research, of course. 😉 plenty of options and one heck of a margarita.
That should keep you busy for at least a week. Until next time…
Celiac in the City 