Mexico Cantina, Orchard Shops, Westminster

The Mexico Cantina in the Orchard shopping center in Westminster is mucho yummy. We went for lunch today, before going to the movies. I had the Chicken Verde Enchilladas with the beans and grilled veggies (the rice is not gluten-free). It was REALLY good! The manager, Tim (also the Chef), came out and said that they had 2 gluten-free desserts. The flan, and a chocolate mouse that usually comes with cookie crumbles, but you can order it without. Man, I was spoiled! They were both wonderful! I was very pleased with Tim said that they were “gluten-free friendly” and that they would work with people. They do not have a “gluten-free menu” but I found him to be more than helpful and I had a wonderful experience. I suggest always asking for a kitchen manager or chef because you never know what the server knows (or what they are making up to prevent having to go get the manager). I have experienced this myself They say something is fine, but it is not. ( I did NOT have this experience at the Mexico Cantina, just saying that this type of thing does happen).

Happy Eating!

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Outside The Breadbox crackers like gluten-free Cheese-its!

I had the greatest crackers by Outside The Breadbox in Colorado Springs, CO. I got my crackers from Vitamin Cottage, but I think OTB ships too. Anway, I got the “Parmesan” flavor, and they remind me so much of a parmesan cheese-it cracker! I ate the whole bag on the way home…that’s why I am on a diet now. I really miss those crackers. I wish I could have them on my diet…..

New EnerG Onion Crackers

YUM!!!! They are really good! The regular EnerG crackers are the closest thing to saltines I have found. The new Onion version is really really good! A lot of the EnerG stuff is gross….but these crackers are great!

Red Lobster

I keep meaning to post about this, and I keep forgetting! While I was traveling through Gasden, Alabama, I went to a Red Lobster with family. I figured I would eat a baked potato…but, much to my pleasure, the manager, Ish, took my Triumph dining card back to the kitchen, and came back and told me that I could have the grilled trio of lobster, shrimp, and scallops with baked potato and salad. She checked the dressing and everything! I was really impressed and wanted to share the good experience.

So sad, I eat so little these days….

Sorry I haven’t had much to post. I am dieting, and my food fun has come to a temporary halt. I have already lost 20 pounds, which is wonderful. But surfing the pages of my GF blogger friends is very depressing! I want pancakes and cinnamon rolls and cookies too! But I am on a sugar-free diet. Ug….

I am eating lots of eggs, with ham and cheese and salsa. And steaks, and green beans, and chicken, and peanuts, bla bla bla. I loooong for a gluten-free pizza! My goal is 100 pounds, but my best friend will be in town in June, so I will go off the diet then, and have some great meals with her, like Maggiano’s. So, if I can lose another 20 before she gets here, I will be really happy So cross your fingers for me!

A New Gluten Free Community

There is a new community incorporating Canada, the US, and hopefully Celiacs around the world. The Gluten Free Network is a grass-roots start-up and is sporting some super amazing graphic design and artwork. Check it out at www.GlutenFreeNetwork.com

Large, Soft, Gluten-Free Tortillas!!!

I heard about La Tortilla Factory and went to check their stuff out. They have a large, soft tortilla made with Teff and Millet and it is gluten free!! Much softer and easier to work with than a corn tortilla! I found them in Longmont, CO, at the King Soopers store at Pace and 17th, but check your local stores! And here is a link to their gluten-free tortillas!

http://www.latortillafactory.com/jadworks/ltf/jwsuite.nsf/ViewSelection/99D817775C2C177E882572AE00769745?Open&site=Home*ViewSelection=Tortilla_Talk**mb

They have a Store Locator function on their website. Here are some other Boulder/Longmont area stores that carry the gluten-free tortillas;

Search Results for
Gluten Free Ivory Teff, 6 count

Store	Address	Phone	Distance	Map
KING SOOPERS INC	995 S HOVER RD LONGMONT CO 80501	(303) 702-0099	.1	Google
KING SOOPERS INC	1611 PACE ST LONGMONT CO 80501	(303) 776-7570	.1	Google
KING SOOPERS INC	6550 LOOKOUT RD BOULDER CO 80301	(303) 530-1020	10.4	Google
KING SOOPERS INC	1275 EAGLE RD LOVELAND CO 80537	(970) 663-4125	13.4	Google
KING SOOPERS INC	1375 E SOUTH BOULDER RD LOUISVILLE CO 80027	(303) 673-1800	14.1	Google
KING SOOPERS INC	253 E 29TH ST LOVELAND CO 80538	(970) 669-6222	16.3	Google
KING SOOPERS INC	13700 COLORADO BLVD THORNTON CO 80602	(720) 872-1630	18.1	Google

Good, Quick, Yummy Gluten Free Lunch, Product Review; Amy’s Enchilada’s

I haven’t been eating out as much lately because I have been working from home. I have been searching for good, gluten free lunch options, that don’t require me to really “cook” much. This time I had Amy’s Enchilada with Spanish beans and rice. The box says “No Gluten Ingredients” and I think that is because there was a stink about the company packaging gluten free and non-gluten-free meals in the same facility. I generally don’t worry about that (unless I get sick and then I avoid that product/company). That is my personal preference, and I encourage you to be as safe and careful as you feel comfortable with! 

Anyway, this was a good lunch. I just nuked it for 5 minutes (as directed). Pretty good! I am happy to see more “mainstream” gluten free foods, like frozen meals.

Pizza by Abruscis, Crust by Sweet Escape Pastries

So I posted about my wonderful dinner at Abrusci’s in Wheat Ridge, CO, and I mentioned that I got a pizza to go. This is the pizza It was really good, especially because the crust was like a real pizza crust! I found out that the bread, breading, and crust is provided by Sweet Escape Pastries! One of my already favorite places! How cool is that!?! I knew that I like her pizza crusts at home, but I didn’t realize that they would be this good at Abrusci’s (since the pizza crust at the Beau Jos in Arvada is better than the one at the Beau Jos in Boulder, and both are from Debbies Gluten-Free Bakery…..weird….).  Anyway, here is my pic, and I just wanted to pass along the info!