tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13217197624671879292024-03-07T13:25:02.583-05:00A Gluten-Free GuideIS MOVING - www.aglutenfreeguide.comCatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685987299559382534noreply@blogger.comBlogger179125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321719762467187929.post-65268600407750156842009-03-08T15:30:00.001-05:002009-03-08T15:30:39.724-05:00Gluten-Free on Twitter<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/3148849637/" title="Citron by A Gluten-Free Guide, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/3148849637_3580c72fe3.jpg" alt="Citron" height="340" width="500" /></a><br />It took a while, but I finally gave in to the Twitter trend - you can find my 'tweets' at <a href="http://twitter.com/yumcat">http://twitter.com/yumcat</a> - see you there!Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685987299559382534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321719762467187929.post-77805609680157811122009-03-08T15:27:00.002-05:002009-03-08T15:29:24.022-05:00Gluten Free Product Giveaway<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/3338856310/" title="web Gluten Free Food Should Taste Good Tortilla Chips by A Gluten-Free Guide, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3347/3338856310_afff52a33a.jpg" width="500" height="493" alt="web Gluten Free Food Should Taste Good Tortilla Chips" /></a><br /><br />Read more about the <a href="http://aglutenfreeguide.com/gluten-free-diet-product-reviews-tortilla-chips.html">Gluten Free Product Giveaway of Chocolate Tortilla Chips and more at the new A Gluten-Free Guide site</a>.Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685987299559382534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321719762467187929.post-57676866487352986122009-01-16T17:15:00.002-05:002009-01-16T17:17:53.727-05:00Gluten-Free Pizza at Uno Chicago Grill<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/2971863963/" title="Opus Pizza web by A Gluten-Free Guide, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3037/2971863963_8b1b9795f8_o.jpg" alt="Opus Pizza web" height="288" width="432" /></a><br /><a href="http://aglutenfreeguide.com/gluten-free-restaurants-gluten-free-pizza-at-uno-chicago-grill.html">Uno Chicago Grill announced they are offering gluten-free pizza at over 200 of their locations!</a>Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685987299559382534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321719762467187929.post-13616889092389345642008-12-18T16:07:00.002-05:002008-12-18T16:11:18.317-05:00Easy Gluten-Free Dinner Rolls<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/3071542035/" title="Gluten Free Dinner Rolls 3 web by A Gluten-Free Guide, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3171/3071542035_024aa14f66_o.jpg" alt="Gluten Free Dinner Rolls 3 web" height="288" width="432" /></a><br />Read more about my <a href="http://aglutenfreeguide.com/gluten-free-recipes-easy-gluten-free-dinner-rolls.html">EASY gluten-free dinner roll recipe</a> at my new site.Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685987299559382534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321719762467187929.post-75994307337727823942008-11-02T17:00:00.002-05:002008-11-02T17:01:41.169-05:00Roasted Beets and Goat Cheese Salad<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/2082323502/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2301/2082323502_c18fcb1758.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/2082323502/">Roasted Beets and Goat Cheese Salad</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/aglutenfreeguide/">A Gluten-Free Guide</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> Try this <a href="http://aglutenfreeguide.com/gluten-free-recipes-healthy-beet-and-goat-cheese-salad.html">great recipe and read more about a delicious gluten-free salad at the new and improved A Gluten-Free Guide</a>.</p>Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685987299559382534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321719762467187929.post-29147586558152233892008-10-25T18:29:00.002-05:002008-10-25T18:30:53.990-05:00Savoy and Annisa Restaurants NYC Gluten-Free<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/2971867085/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3156/2971867085_119c8e1f1e.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/2971867085/">Savoy Restaurant NYC Gluten-Free</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/aglutenfreeguide/">A Gluten-Free Guide</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> Read more about <a href="http://aglutenfreeguide.com/gluten-free-restaurants-nyc-%E2%80%93-annisa-and-savoy.html">eating gluten-free in NYC at these restaurants on A Gluten-Free Guide.</a></p>Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685987299559382534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321719762467187929.post-12726930046609143212008-09-26T14:25:00.001-05:002008-09-26T14:25:03.074-05:00A Gluten Free Guide » Blog Archive » Gluten-Free Recipes - Prosciutto Wrapped Figs<div style='width: 300px; max-height: 234px; padding: 8px; margin: 0 auto auto 2px; overflow-y: auto;'><div style='float: right; width: 113px; height: 100px; padding: 0; margin: 0;'><a href='https://www.share-server.com/view/content/d1286fe4-8c00-11dd-21ab-d9552f04950f'><img src='http://www.share-server.com/view/post/d1286fe4-8c00-11dd-21ab-d9552f04950f'/></a></div><div style='font: 12px Tahoma; color: #2f2f2f; padding: 0; margin: 0 123px 0 0;'>A gluten-free guide to baking, recipes, cooking, food, restaurant reviews, product reviews and gluten-free travel tips. Your guide to living deliciously gluten-free.</div><div style='font: 11px Tahoma;padding: 0; margin: 8px 0;'><a style='color: #005cff;' href='https://www.share-server.com/view/content/d1286fe4-8c00-11dd-21ab-d9552f04950f'>View >></a></div></div>Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685987299559382534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321719762467187929.post-67883274370416500202008-05-11T19:19:00.002-05:002008-05-11T19:19:49.359-05:00A Gluten-Free Tour of Chicago<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/2099628174/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2108/2099628174_987b53549a.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/2099628174/">Swirlz Cupcakes make people happy</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/aglutenfreeguide/">A Gluten-Free Guide</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> Read about my <a href="http://aglutenfreeguide.com/a-gluten-free-guide-visits-chicago.html">gluten-free adventures at restaurants and bakeries in Chicago.</a></p>Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685987299559382534noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321719762467187929.post-46966289220263372062008-04-27T17:24:00.002-05:002008-04-27T17:25:20.217-05:00Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese hits NYC<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/2446332479/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3012/2446332479_f3d8f9203f.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/2446332479/">SMAC NYC (4)MongoWeb</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/aglutenfreeguide/">A Gluten-Free Guide</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> Read more about <a href="http://aglutenfreeguide.com/gluten-free-mac-and-cheese-in-nyc.html">gluten-free macaroni and cheese on the new Gluten-Free Guide.</a></p>Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685987299559382534noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321719762467187929.post-13253744102785785992008-04-13T09:06:00.002-05:002008-04-13T09:06:42.888-05:00Gluten-Free Blue Cheese and Pear Salad<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/2321402776/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/2321402776_9068722813.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/2321402776/">Pear and Endive Salad</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/aglutenfreeguide/">A Gluten-Free Guide</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"><a href="http://aglutenfreeguide.com/gluten-free-blue-cheese-and-pear-salad-recipe.html"> Read more about this recipe and gluten-free blue cheese at the new A Gluten-Free Guide site.</a></p>Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685987299559382534noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321719762467187929.post-27059094394288014272008-04-01T10:58:00.001-05:002008-04-01T10:58:27.320-05:00GF Rice Chex<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/2374307107/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3198/2374307107_5dc8c7405c.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/2374307107/">GF Rice Chex</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/aglutenfreeguide/">A Gluten-Free Guide</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> General Mills has reformulated Rice Chex to be gluten-free!</p>Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685987299559382534noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321719762467187929.post-85029516825003102722008-03-23T16:01:00.002-05:002008-03-23T16:03:41.498-05:00Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/2355807396/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2091/2355807396_abdd550a7b.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/2355807396/">More Sweet Potatoes </a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/aglutenfreeguide/">A Gluten-Free Guide</a>.<br /><a href="http://aglutenfreeguide.com/gluten-free-mashed-sweet-potatoes-recipe.html"><br />Gluten-Free Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe at the new and improved A Gluten-Free Guide. </a><br /></span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> </p>Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685987299559382534noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321719762467187929.post-85298986582009966482008-03-19T17:51:00.002-05:002008-03-19T17:52:59.081-05:00A Gluten-Free Restaurant Celebration at Mas (farmhouse)<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/2212160504/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2332/2212160504_80c0c2a1d6.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/2212160504/">farm montage</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/aglutenfreeguide/">A Gluten-Free Guide</a>.<br /><br />Read about my great <a href="http://aglutenfreeguide.com/a-gluten-free-celebration-dinner-at-mas-farmhouse.html">gluten-free dinner at Mas (farmhouse) restaurant at A Gluten-Free Guide's new site</a>. <br /></span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> </p>Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685987299559382534noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321719762467187929.post-14928849986625660162008-03-15T17:00:00.002-05:002008-03-15T17:02:23.059-05:00Gluten-Free Lasagna and More!<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/2333232099/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3109/2333232099_72e47a3df6.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/2333232099/">Food Matters Gluten-Free Italian</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/aglutenfreeguide/">A Gluten-Free Guide</a>.<br /><br />Find out more about where you can get <a href="http://aglutenfreeguide.com/gluten-free-lasagna-and-more.html">gluten-free lasagna at A Gluten-Free Guide</a>. <br /></span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> </p>Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685987299559382534noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321719762467187929.post-28487131989369017142008-03-14T19:31:00.002-05:002008-03-14T20:03:12.720-05:00A Gluten-Free Guide to Paris<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/katieelaine/2317662518/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2408/2317662518_9111a769aa.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/katieelaine/2317662518/"><br /></a></span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> </p><br /><a href="http://aglutenfreeguide.com/a-gluten-free-guide-to-paris.html"><br />Tips for gluten-free travel in Paris at the new site!</a>Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685987299559382534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321719762467187929.post-69107722540199697572008-03-07T11:24:00.003-05:002008-03-07T11:29:50.814-05:00I'M MOVING<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/2294494951/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3201/2294494951_df0d92d502.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /><span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/2294494951/">Tarte Tatin</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/aglutenfreeguide/">A Gluten-Free Guide</a>.<br /><br /></span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment">No, Paris didn't lure me into her arms for good. But my site is moving <a href="http://aglutenfreeguide.com">www.aglutenfreeguide.com</a> - the site is easier to use with a brand new look and feel. I am still making a few changes so I would love to get your feedback. (you can email me at glutenguide at gmail.com) I will tempt you move with me with this post for - <a href="http://aglutenfreeguide.com/gluten-free-french-apple-pie-recipe.html">a luscious Gluten-Free Tarte Tatin Recipe - it is waiting for you at the new site. </a><br /></p>Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685987299559382534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321719762467187929.post-76100793489841647532008-02-26T21:16:00.002-05:002008-02-26T21:20:03.812-05:00Le Marais Market Montage<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/2295296662/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3223/2295296662_b668ae7249.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/2295296662/">Le Marais Market Montage</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/aglutenfreeguide/">A Gluten-Free Guide</a>.<br /><br />I promise more details of my trip to Paris are soon to come, but it was full of shopping - not for the fashions and handbags that might come immediately to mind, but for cheese, vegetables, sausage, roasted chicken and all other kinds of culinary delights. <br /></span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> </p>Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685987299559382534noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321719762467187929.post-10093305435995418152008-02-19T22:07:00.002-05:002008-02-19T22:08:58.187-05:00Wine and Cheese In Paris<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/2278853634/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2149/2278853634_79cdbaf459.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/2278853634/">Wine and Cheese In Paris</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/aglutenfreeguide/">A Gluten-Free Guide</a>.<br /><br />The first night of my weekend getaway....<br /></span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> </p>Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685987299559382534noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321719762467187929.post-35991478453193923412008-02-19T17:14:00.003-05:002008-03-07T12:29:40.426-05:00Seared Pork Tenderloin with Cocoa Spice Rub Recipe<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/2081135729/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2080/2081135729_8f6e51e04c.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /><span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/2081135729/">Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/aglutenfreeguide/">A Gluten-Free Guide</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> </p>I am back from my trip, with great food stories and photos to come this week, but I want to tide you over with another winter recipe to warm your hearth during these cold days. After making this <a href="http://aglutenfreeguide.com/gluten-free-three-bean-turkey-chili-recipe.html">Three Bean Turkey Chili</a>, a savory dish with the surprising ingredients of cinnamon and cocoa powder, I was intrigued. I wanted to find other ways to put these spices to use in unexpected dishes.<br /><br />Pork tenderloin is a great lean cut of meat that I find easy to work with and more flavorful than a chicken breast. This spice rub is from Michael Chiarello. He’s one of those approachable chefs, someone you would hang out with. While the spice rub may take some effort to put together initially, it will keep in an airtight container for up to three months. Make it once and enjoy the fruits of your labors many times over.<br /><br />I have made this a few times since putting together the spice rub. The first time I served it with roasted pumpkin seasoned with nutmeg and a little melted butter. Curried roasted butternut squash and rosemary roasted root vegetables both made great pairs as well.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Seared Pork Tenderloin with Cocoa Spice Rub</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">1 tablespoon whole white peppercorns</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">1 tablespoon whole coriander</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">4 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">2 teaspoons ground nutmeg</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">1 teaspoon ground cloves</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">3 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">4 tablespoons sea salt, preferably gray</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">2 (2-pound) boneless pork tenderloins</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Preheat oven to 400 degrees.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">In a medium saucepan over medium heat, toast white peppercorns and coriander seeds until they begin to pop. Remove from heat and grind to fine powder in a spice mill or coffee grinder. Mix the ground pepper and coriander with remaining spices, cocoa and salt.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Trim the pork tenderloins of fat and silver skin. Rub with a generous amount of the cocoa spice rub. Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium high heat until hot but not smoking. Sear each tenderloin on all sides until a rich brown color, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove tenderloins from heat and finish in the oven for about 10 minutes or until cooked through.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Let the tenderloins rest out of the oven for at least 10 minutes before carving.</span><br /><br /><br />The second time I made the rub, I couldn’t find the whole coriander and had to use pre-ground. It wasn’t quite as flavorful but no one else noticed!Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685987299559382534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321719762467187929.post-54787662613575851802008-02-14T08:42:00.003-05:002008-03-07T12:33:03.462-05:00A Valentine's Day MeMe<div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/2264304275/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2186/2264304275_ec2b6b143f.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /><span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/2264304275/">Happy Valentine's Day</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/aglutenfreeguide/">A Gluten-Free Guide</a>.</span></div><br /><br />Happy Valentine's Day! I am leaving for a trip today - sure to return with new recipes, food and travel experiences to share with you. Before I go, I wanted to respond to <a href="http://goodwithoutgluten.blogspot.com/2008/02/ive-been-tagged.html">Jeff's MeMe tag</a>. (Since I already perpetuated this chain letter tradition in <a href="http://aglutenfreeguide.com/tag-youre-it-8-random-facts.html">my first MeMe post</a>, I won't be tagging anyone else.)<br /><br />So here are a seven random facts about Ms. Gluten-Free Guide:<br /><br />1. I love being an aunt. My <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/sets/72157603541903081/">adorable nephew</a> lives in Texas now and I miss him terribly.<br /><br />2. I live far away from my family but I talk to them on the phone almost everyday.<br /><br />3. I am an eternal optimist.<br /><br />4. As a yoga instructor I can now do backbends, forearm stands, handstands and all kinds of crazy things. But growing up, I couldn't even touch my toes.<br /><br />5. I started eating sushi before eating cooked fish.<br /><br />6. I helped Matt Damon get dressed once (you'll have to talk to me for the full story)<br /><br />7. I overcame my fear this weekend, and chopped off my hair. It was scary, but now I love it.<br /><br /><br />It's a day to celebrate the important people in your life, go tell someone you love them!Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685987299559382534noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321719762467187929.post-79098035711231851392008-02-08T10:13:00.002-05:002008-03-07T12:36:20.198-05:00Finding Gluten-Free Love<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/451536187/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/229/451536187_922ea2e198.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /><span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/451536187/">Gluten Free Friendship Bars III</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/aglutenfreeguide/">A Gluten-Free Guide</a>.<br /><br /></span> <p class="MsoNormal">My best Valentine’s day in recent memory was during my first year in <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Manhattan</st1:place></st1:city>. <span style=""> </span>My best friend sent me a surprise gift that absolutely made my day. <span style=""> </span><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">Cupid’s big day is around the corner yet again.<span style=""> </span>Whether you have a sweetheart or not, it’s a great opportunity to celebrate love and friendship. <span style=""> </span>There are plenty of gluten-free holiday candies.<span style=""> </span>Necco brand conversation hearts and Hershey’s chocolate kisses are both gluten-free.<span style=""> </span><a href="http://dfwceliac.org/GF_Candy_List_October_2007.pdf">For a full list of gluten-free candy, download this 32 page file</a>. <span style=""> </span>You won’t be lacking options, but your dentist might not be pleased.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">If you want to make your own gluten-free Valentine’s day treats, try these <a href="http://aglutenfreeguide.com/friendship-bars-with-a-gluten-free-twist.html">Friendship Bars</a>, <a href="http://aglutenfreeguide.com/chocolate-fondue-dip-away.html">Chocolate Fondue</a>, <a href="http://aglutenfreeguide.com/chocolate-to-lift-your-spirits.html">Chocolate Covered Strawberries</a>, or a <a href="http://aglutenfreeguide.com/celebrate-love-with-a-gluten-free-cupcake.html">gluten-free cupcake</a>. <span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p>I am planning a trip for the day, no, not with a sweetheart (don't want Mom to get her hopes up) but to visit a friend that I love. I can't imagine a better way to spend the day. <span style=""> </span></p><br /></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> </p>Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685987299559382534noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321719762467187929.post-47367949437727714772008-02-05T09:31:00.003-05:002008-03-07T12:55:41.059-05:00New York Gluten-Free News<div class="flickr-frame"><a title="photo sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/2081250155/"><img class="flickr-photo" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2355/2081250155_389169a9f4.jpg" /></a><br /><span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/2081250155/">GF Beer Bread with Butter</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/aglutenfreeguide/">A Gluten-Free Guide</a>.</span></div><p class="flickr-yourcomment"></p><p>Living gluten-free in NYC is becoming just a little bit easier. <a href="http://aglutenfreeguide.com/gluten-free-chinese-food-comes-back-to-manhattan-%e2%80%93-lilli-and-loo.html">Lilli and Loo recently launched a gluten-free menu</a>, <a href="http://glutenguide.blogspot.com/2007/03/gluten-free-chinese-food-in-nyc.html">GourmetLand reintroduced their gluten-free menu </a>and now some of my favorite gluten-free products are available in health food stores in the city. </p><p><a title="photo sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/2064601470/"><img class="flickr-photo" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2240/2064601470_9127f92ef9.jpg" /></a><br /><span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/2064601470/">Le Garden GF Beer Bread Prepared</a></span></p><p class="flickr-yourcomment"></p><p><a href="http://aglutenfreeguide.com/gluten-free-bread-thats-too-good-to-be-true.html">Le Garden Gourmet Gluten-Free Bakery </a>in upstate New York now has products available at two Manhattan stores: </p><p><strong>Food Liberation</strong> on Lexington and 89th 212-348-2286<br /><strong>The Health Nuts, Inc.</strong> on Second Ave and 64th 212-593-0116<br /><br />I love their hearty artisanal gluten-free breads and their melba toasts can't be beat.<br /></p><div class="flickr-frame"><a title="photo sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/2063805653/"><img class="flickr-photo" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2236/2063805653_fd19451a18.jpg" /></a><br /><span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/2063805653/">Le Garden GF Beer Bread Mix</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/aglutenfreeguide/">A Gluten-Free Guide</a>.</span><br /></div><div class="flickr-frame">I tried their gluten-free beer quick bread mix a couple months ago, using Redbridge gluten-free beer.<br /></div><div class="flickr-frame"><a title="photo sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/2063805495/"><img class="flickr-photo" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2242/2063805495_de29f797b8.jpg" /></a><br /><br />It was absolutely delicious on its own, but paired wonderfully with my <a href="http://aglutenfreeguide.com/gluten-free-three-bean-turkey-chili-recipe.html">hearty turkey chili recipe</a>.<br /></div><div class="flickr-frame"><a title="photo sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/477293803/"><img class="flickr-photo" alt="" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/187/477293803_49b0dc5583.jpg" /></a><br /><span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/477293803/">EveryBody Eats Garlic Bread</a></span></div><p class="flickr-yourcomment"></p><p><br /><a href="http://aglutenfreeguide.com/gluten-free-ravioli-do-my-eyes-deceive-me.html">Everybody Eats</a>, a <a href="http://aglutenfreeguide.com/everybody-eats-gluten-free-garlic-bread.html">gluten-free bakery</a> in Brooklyn, now has store hours on Saturdays AND is selling their products in Manhattan at <strong>Food Liberation</strong> on Lexington and 89th 212-348-2286.</p><p><br />Kelly at the CeliacChicks, announced last week that gluten-free lasagna, baked ziti and more will be available by delivery from <a href="http://celiacchicks.typepad.com/celiacchicks/2008/01/becausegluten-f.html">Food Matters</a>. The company is the brainchild of Vanessa Phillips, the woman we also have to thank for the ever-expanding gluten-free menu at Lilli and Loo and now a <a href="http://celiacchicks.typepad.com/celiacchicks/2008/02/rediscover-glut.html">gluten-free menu at PizzaBolla in downtown Manhattan</a>.<br /><br />For those of you who live outside NY, don't fret, you can order products from <a href="http://legardenbakery.com/">Le Garden GF Bakery</a>, <a href="http://everybodyeats-inc.com/">Everybody Eats</a>, and Food Matters. The shipping fees can sometimes be expensive, but trust me it's less than NYC rents.<br /></p>Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685987299559382534noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321719762467187929.post-87067541842715129142008-02-05T07:41:00.001-05:002008-03-09T09:42:03.825-05:00Gluten Free Chinese Food In NYC - GourmetLand on the Upper East Side<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5045083564320318354" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqillb8yjF22b0H6OMknrdddm3nqGNI0Xl6vof9pFv2lPGwlmALcRNYCx17nsK7BAkeGoTGhwfQbtApIIzc3jkNOugfbjmBZwrThdpqMlWmDU4X5pUUK1KeNsr9Sg-PvYDQjKDHY0-cibB/s320/GourmetLand+Menu.jpg" border="0" /><br /><strong>UPDATE February 2008</strong> - after a brief closure, GourmetLand is back with a full and expanded gluten-free menu. And for even more <a href="http://aglutenfreeguide.com/gluten-free-chinese-food-comes-back-to-manhattan-%e2%80%93-lilli-and-loo.html">GF Chinese food in Manhattan - try Lilli and Loo - it is fantastic</a><a href="http://aglutenfreeguide.com/gluten-free-chinese-food-comes-back-to-manhattan-%e2%80%93-lilli-and-loo.html">.</a><br /><br /><br />On Saturday night I told a married man “I love you!” No, I’m not cultivating a new identity as a home-wrecker. I just couldn’t contain my joy when I learned of all the accommodations Eric, the manager of a new Chinese food restaurant, is making for gluten free customers.<br /><br />I saw a single posting on the Celiac listserv a couple of weeks ago mentioning “GourmetLand’s gluten free Chinese food on the Upper East Side.” What? How could I not know about this? It can’t be. There must be some sort of mistake. Well, I decided to do some research and came across <a href="http://www.uppereast.com/gourmetmenu.html" target="blank">this menu </a>online. Hmmm, no mention of the GFRAP or cross-contamination issues. I still had my doubts, but decided to check it out with my lovely friend Emily. I figured worst-case scenario, I could head to one of the other <a href="http://aglutenfreeguide.com/a-gluten-free-celebration-at-candle-79-in-nyc.html">gluten</a><a href="http://aglutenfreeguide.com/peters-gourmet-diner.html"> </a><a href="http://aglutenfreeguide.com/peters-gourmet-diner.html">free</a> <a href="http://aglutenfreeguide.com/gluten-free-food-for-the-five-senses.html">restaurants</a> in the neighborhood.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5045084861400441762" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRDYgAA2Y-Dm0DBvGVrADmuOZE-R2xvZbGmISFUManaGqwUAkhXRL1YFc7YGamWUISPkWW_NDR-mIUPjIrsnHsT9bP16yaaRrkXAgi3iBMsxBnrkGVAfF51bZ-d2dMgxhGFwEYA4GrDcRD/s320/DSC00011.jpg" border="0" /><br />When we arrived at <a href="http://www.uppereast.com/gourmetland.html" target="blank">GourmetLand</a>, we found a small upscale restaurant with a beautiful bar and affordable prices. I asked the hostess about their gluten free menu and she responded “Oh, I’ll let you talk to the manager, he’s really into the whole gluten free thing.” Hmmm, that’s a good sign. Eric, the manager came over to our table. I asked him about the <a href="http://www.uppereast.com/gourmetmenu.html" target="blank">gluten free menu </a>and how they prevented cross-contamination with all of the other gluten containing foods in the kitchen. (Chinese food restaurants are usually quite difficult because they use the same woks repeatedly) He said “Oh, we have a whole section of the kitchen just for gluten free dishes. In fact, next week we will be getting a whole new menu offering a much wider range of appetizers, side dishes and main courses. I am also working with a pastry chef to get some more gluten free desserts on the menu. He’s just working to get certified with the proper Celiac groups.”<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5045083469831037810" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrGMqWB1sM5mK5J7FCORpHQ513X6zeQYRs2aQmzSOV1sbZc8bt4VLYSNKEu08uPxaTMyylRe1TvV8O6jYwF-5gGDqFEG4Qv5Nb657hbOKp_NTf9DSJWwDaTwwEb6TYwb6rOvA-0y5Oil6b/s320/GourmetLand+5.jpg" border="0" /><br />It was at that point that I burst out with my declaration of love and asked Eric how he became acquainted with gluten free diners’ needs. Eric and his wife have a dear friend who was diagnosed with Celiac Disease last year. He told me that they would cook at their house and have a separate set of dishes for their friend. When they decided to open GourmetLand they included six gluten free main courses. I was also informed that I could order any of the veggie dishes and the Chicken Lettuce wraps “gluten free.” Oh my! The only problem then became how to make a choice.<br /><br />Emily and I shared the Chicken Lettuce Wrap appetizer with gluten free sauce.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5045083461241103170" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIdXFlEpPYBQblUScpWR1wSrrxiPHy-gYmFc-JfUBPos7FCn1KvzTjyRriXQPviYWevnn4rfRpvw7Hs0aJ8cn1OdxJSDsND_NJqIN9KlQYEY5zfkpNygLhq7owCqdGPGAM7gqTbXgw5dJ7/s320/GourmetLand+1.jpg" border="0" /><br />After much debate, I selected the Mandarin Shrimp for my main course. I loved the sauce and the extra water chestnuts.<br /><br /><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5045083465536070482" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEhFzxwKsXsr6tRxO1YWj_qkRVQHawzPYsPWWvxfur9-GWdU_2d5MnJdba_ZHEeVtrPXMKLfgC1f370Ewl0avR9BcvE2I9WVM9VUolELLF4gf2hxV-0PIYqWY4uiN4vevvSyhgvmdm7Sht/s320/GourmetLand+2.jpg" border="0" /><br />Emily and I shared the Sichuan Asparagus – hot and spicy but oh so good. </p><p><br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5045083465536070498" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_SvoWfwsf2ae-F4qEDf2Z7hlsAyA0UyP53YrzSBYNp9IwUHxiIFWB4Rt8WSR5TJrHyBJj8QnX1irWNkCDCKnpMyCQla8HHuVIZPzOSCsQRHTa8tiLXb9HqyhCwybvLFDAcUwN4PV_CRGF/s320/GourmetLand+4.jpg" border="0" /><br />I can’t wait to go back once the full gluten free menu is available. Oh, and even better news for me – I live in their delivery zone! I didn’t think I would ever see the day that I could have gluten free Chinese Food delivered to my door. While we didn't get to sample the entire menu, the breaded (with cornstarch) Cheng Du Chicken was highly recommended. They serve Redbridge gluten free beer (Bard's Tale and more are on the way), potato vodka, and for dessert they have a rich chocolate gluten free brownie.<br /><br />Now if YOU want to declare your love to a married man and enjoy dinner with other gluten free friends, support GourmetLand with the <a href="http://celiacdisease.meetup.com/1/?gj=sj10" target="blank">NY Celiac Meetup group </a>on March 28th. Sadly I won’t be able to make it, but I will be there in spirit!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5045083469831037826" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTi_k-t3DuRcOqndU62BHrh5E8oDCaDhYbsYINZL1hrNsusfl0CdmxgCLeUJNBS-d50DBDofT9Pcut7QQKn1-tVkXB72u_8aOwDfOdxW9CT-M81XH9H2z7uiEb1kZmDAzg2j3jXbNXjK1Z/s320/GourmetLand+Emily.jpg" border="0" /><br /><strong>UPDATE June 2007:</strong> <em>I have Gourmet Land's new gluten free menu sitting in front of me. It is too good to be true. Almost the entire menu can now be made gluten free! There are 14 appetizers and salads including egg rolls, ginger spare ribs and warm duck salad; 15 seafood, beef, pork and chicken dishes including Orange Beef, Chinese BBQ Pork and Devilish Calamari; 10 vegetable, tofu, rice and noodle dishes including Singapore Noodles, Chow Fun and Tam Noodles; 4 desserts including a chocolate tort, chocolate truffle and mango sorbet; and Redbridge Beer and 2 potato vodkas! Book your plane ticket to NY now or if you are lucky enough to live in NY, go eat some gluten free Chinese food!</em><br /><br /><strong></strong><br /><p></p><p><em><strong>Gourmet Land</strong> 1588 2nd Ave, New York 10028 Btwn 82nd & 83rd St Phone: 212-772-8700</em></p>Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685987299559382534noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321719762467187929.post-72634289013973512682008-02-04T11:08:00.000-05:002008-02-04T11:17:38.820-05:00Martha Stewart goes Gluten-FreeOk, she hasn't yet, but she could if you vote for it <a href="http://blogs1.marthastewart.com/martha/2008/01/the-big-idea.html">here</a>. Martha Stewart is hosting a contest for the next Big Idea. Alexis, Deputy Home Editor, has submitted an idea to publish a special magazine that offers delicious allergy-friendly recipes, making life for people with food allergies and sensitivities easier and more delicious. Millions of people, including Alexis, can't eat nuts, dairy, wheat or gluten, and she wants to empower people to make great recipes even if they can't use all the standard ingredients. You can vote once a day until February 7th. <br /><br />Thanks to <a href="http://glutenfreenyc.blogspot.com/2008/02/magazine-news-as-you-might-have-learned.html">David</a> and <a href="http://celiacchicks.typepad.com/celiacchicks/2008/01/vote-for-martha.html">Kelly</a> for the heads up. Since their posts, the Gluten-free big idea has moved from second place to an overwhelming first. Keep the votes coming.Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685987299559382534noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321719762467187929.post-60787520842177372522008-02-01T19:42:00.001-05:002008-03-07T12:57:48.228-05:00Gus's Place - Gluten-Free Pioneers<div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/1969236694/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2297/1969236694_b1434fbfac.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /><span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/1969236694/">Gus' Place Montage</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/aglutenfreeguide/">A Gluten-Free Guide</a>.<br /><br /></span></div><p class="MsoNormal">My virtual, and now real-life, friend, Sloane of <a href="http://allergicgirl.blogspot.com/">Allergic Girl </a>fame, recently wrote about having <a href="http://allergicgirl.blogspot.com/2008/01/cheers-experience.html">‘Cheers’ experiences</a> at restaurants. <span style=""> </span>Being greeted warmly by familiar faces always lifts my spirits, but sometimes in a big city those experiences are few and far between. <span style=""> </span>By having a few restaurants you patronize on a regular basis, you are more likely to have a ‘safe’ meal. <span style=""> </span>Eating out is always risky but you can mitigate some of the risk by going to a regular stable of places. <span style=""> </span>Aside from a safe meal, you may also have the opportunity to develop friendships with the server, manager or even the owner. <span style=""> </span>If you are a regular reader, you know I have a pretty optimistic outlook on life, but cultivating the Cheers experience has been yet another blessing of my gluten-free lifestyle. <span style=""> </span>Of course I wished I could eat the Chinese food at my brother’s wedding, and not have to worry about cross-contamination. <span style=""> </span>I know it’s not easy, but I choose to focus on the positive and life-enriching aspects of Celiac.</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"> <span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p>Last weekend I had a great dinner at Gus’s Place on <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">Bleecker street</st1:address></st1:street> in the <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">West</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">Village</st1:placetype></st1:place>. <span style=""> </span>Gus’s restaurant is a small, warm space that makes me feel like I have stepped out of <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Manhattan</st1:place></st1:city> and into a restaurant on a Mediterranean island. <span style=""> </span>Truly, gluten-free pioneers, Gus’s Place was the first restaurant in NYC to participate in the Gluten-Free Restaurant Awareness Program. <span style=""> </span>Their gluten-free options far outweigh their ‘glutenous’ ones.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/1968403533/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2217/1968403533_3b06e15aab.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p>Gus himself is almost always at the restaurant, full of cheer and a great love for people and food. <span style=""> </span>With so many delicious options, you will need to eat a few meals there before you start to put a dent in all of the flavors they have to offer.</p><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/1969229146/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2131/1969229146_30b506c248.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /><span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/1969229146/"></a><br /></span></div><p class="MsoNormal"> <span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p>My favorite dish is a starter – the grilled octopus (we had to order two of these last weekend). <span style=""> </span>It’s charred just right with big firm pieces that will convert even the most reticent seafood palate.</p><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/1969233250/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2283/1969233250_d1ccbe258b.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /><span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/1969233250/"></a><br /></span></div><p class="MsoNormal"> <span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p>The grilled haloumi cheese is a Greek classic, one of the few cheeses that can withstand the heat of a grill without losing it’s form.</p><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/1969232616/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2098/1969232616_72b3ecaa23.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /><span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/1969232616/"></a><br /></span></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p>The mezedes plate gives a sampling of tastes – grilled lamb, lamb sausage, shrimp, stuffed grape leaves and tomatoes. <span style=""> </span>My friend Mark declared it ‘the best lamb [he’d] ever had.”</p><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/1969229958/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2139/1969229958_7439ec55d0.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /><span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/1969229958/"></a><br /></span></div><p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The lamb sausage appetizer isn’t nearly as heavy as you might expect – it’s also surprisingly spicy.</p><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/1968394349/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2089/1968394349_e852f75b6e.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /><span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/1968394349/"></a><br /></span></div><p class="MsoNormal"> <span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I love the kalamata olive coulis on the pan roasted cod, and the filet just melts in your mouth.</p><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/1969228296/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2279/1969228296_7ceab783f8.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /><span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/1969228296/"></a><br /></span></div><p class="MsoNormal"> <span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The oven roasted feta, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/1968395141/in/set-72157603090254615/">claypot chicken with polenta</a>, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/1969230802/in/set-72157603090254615/">ribeye with fries</a>, and <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/1969220460/in/set-72157603090254615/">beet salad</a> are just a few of the other gluten-free dishes.<br /></p><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/1968400481/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2359/1968400481_b7ec39a1c8.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /><span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/1968400481/"></a><br /></span></div><p class="MsoNormal">And while they don’t make gluten-free <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aglutenfreeguide/1968401133/in/set-72157603090254615/">pita</a>, they do serve the amazing garlic feta spread with toasted gluten-free bread. <span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p>If you still have room for dessert after all of this excess, you can satiate your sweet tooth with crème brulee, flourless chocolate cake or Greek yogurt with honey and fruit. <span style=""> </span>I’ve only made it to dessert once, but it didn’t disappoint. <span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Gus’s Place is full of memories of great food, friendly faces, warm greetings, and laughter. <span style=""> </span>I hope you can make it there soon.<span style=""> </span>Tell Gus I sent you. <span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://menupages.com/restaurantdetails.asp?areaid=0&restaurantid=41823&neighborhoodid=0&cuisineid=0">Gus’s Place</a><br /><st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Address:</span> 192 Bleecker St</st1:address></st1:street>, (at <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">Macdougal St</st1:address></st1:street>) <st1:state st="on"><st1:place st="on">New York</st1:place></st1:state> 10012<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Phone:</span> 212-777-1660</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">This weekend I am looking forward to another ‘Cheers’ experience at <a href="http://aglutenfreeguide.com/gluten-free-italian-at-bistango.html">Bistango</a>. <span style=""> </span>After dinner?<span style=""> </span>My go-to spot is <a href="http://puddingstoneswinebar.com/main.html">Pudding Stones</a>. <span style=""> </span>At home in CA, Carmines was our family restaurant. <span style=""> </span>I haven’t been back since going gluten-free, but I still have great memories of the weekly meals. <span style=""> </span>Do you have a favorite ‘Cheers’ experience?<span style=""> </span></p>Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13685987299559382534noreply@blogger.com2