Yes, you can get grilled chicken nuggets and waffle fries on the go at Chick-Fil-A, but what about at a former KFC? Check out
Farmer's Road Drive Thru in Chadds Ford (210 Wilmington Pike,
610-558-2220), in the space once occupied by the fast-food chain. In addition to the drive-through, there's indoor and outdoor seating at this "fresh" casual restaurant. All of the breakfast and lunch/dinner sandwiches can be served on a gluten-free wrap or bread, there's gluten-free chicken fingers for the kids, and gluten-free baked goods are available. The menu also includes salads and smoothies.
Burger 21 in Voorhees (12109 Town Center Blvd.,
856-528-2990) is now open, serving burgers on French Meadow gluten-free buns, fries prepared in a dedicated fryer, salads and shakes, which are made using a separate blender. For adult refreshment, there's Redbridge beer and Angry Orchard hard cider.
Quinoa coconut pancakes and French toast made with Udi's bread are among the new gluten-free items on the
Spring/Summer menu at
Silver Diner in Cherry Hill (2121 Rt. 38,
856-910-1240).
At
Le Pain Quotidien's Center City locations (1425 Walnut St.,
215-751-0570; 801 Walnut St.,
215-253-3114), you'll find a gluten-free, organic Caravan Mix, a blend of nuts, dried fruit, pumpkin seeds and cacao nibs. Thanks to reader
Heather H. for the tip.
I'm disheartened to report that Pure Tacos, the all-gluten-free taqueria in Center City, closed this week after less than a year in operation. The summer location on the Ocean City Boardwalk won't reopen this year either.
Trader Joe's is constantly adding new gluten-free products, and this one is of the fresh kind. Reader Gabrielle G. sent me a photo of TJ's gluten-free chocolate cupcakes topped with buttercream frosting. The price is right too - just $3.99.
Over the weekend on
Facebook and
Twitter, I broke the news that
Pillsbury will be coming out with gluten-free refrigerated pizza dough, cookie dough and pie/pastry dough. The products will be available on a limited basis beginning late May, with a larger, um, roll-out in the summertime.
Tyson Foods has matched Perdue with its own version of
gluten-free breaded chicken nuggets and tenders. The breading is made with rice flour, yellow corn flour and corn starch.
Post Foods has discontinued the Cocoa Pebbles version of its gluten-free marshmallow treats but has introduced a limited-edition
Fruity Pebbles Extreme cereal.
You can also get your gluten-free chocolate-flavored cereal fix from new
Mom's Best's Crispy Cocoa Rice.
In celebration of Celiac Awareness Month, Amazon.com has a wide-ranging
gluten-free grocery sale, ranging from up to 15% off
Glutino and
Pamela's products to up to 25% off
Betty Crocker mixes (with a $6 instant coupon) and
GoPicnic. You can save even more with the Subscribe & Save option. (I get a small commission when you purchase items through the above links.)
A celiac support group meets the third Tuesday of every month at
Atlantic Gastroenterology Associates in Egg Harbor Township (3205 Fire Rd,
609-822-0190) from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A different speaker is featured each month. There is no cost and it’s open to everyone. Call or
email for more information.
The next GIG of Chester County meeting will be on Wed. May 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Malvern Wegmans. Dietitian Nancy Patin Falini will speak about bone health and the group will tour the store's expansive gluten-free section.
Have a great weekend!
- Michael
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