Seems like all you need to do to get MY attention these days is say the word “cookie.” My doctor has me on a no sugar, low carbohydrate diet so that I can lose some weight, and it’s been hard walking around in the grocery store when I know that there are some gluten-free goodies calling my name. On the plus side, it’s working. I’ve lost about ten pounds since I started. All this ignoring cookies and pies is starting to get on my nerves, though. On to the news!
Jensen’s Buns Now Available
A couple of months back we got a sneak preview of Jensen’s gluten-free buns and mentioned how awesome they were. At the time, they weren’t available, but we heard from them recently that they finally are. Jensen’s have announced that their buns are available at Lingonberries in Vancouver and Lambs in Lake Oswego (and some of the other Lamb’s markets – check with your local one). They are also providing buns to the Corbett and Hawthorne Fish Houses. Anybody out there tried their buns? Let us know!
Crave Bake Shop is Making Cream Puffs and Other Things
We heard from Crave Bake Shop that they are now offering gluten-free cream puffs and are working on recipes for cookies, pies, tarts and cobblers. If you haven’t checked them out yet, we think you should (see our review, here).
Sweetpea Cookies and Brownies Available at Whole Foods
Continuing with our sweet streak, I noticed recently (before I started this diet) that Sweetpea Bakery has gluten-free cookies and brownies available at Whole Foods.
The chocolate chip cookie is really amazing and is like how I remember chocolate chip cookies to be when I was a kid. They’re really delicious. (Note that these items have the “made in a facility shared with wheat” disclaimer). This makes the sweets area of Whole Foods really dangerous for me!
Petunia’s Pies and Pastries
Writes owner Lisa Clark:
Gluten free pie? You’ve found it! I have a new gluten free/vegan pastry business in N Portland called Petunia’s Pies & Pastries! I am currently selling at the Portland Farmers Markets: PSU 8:30-2 Saturdays, Sundays @ the King Market (NE 7th & Wygant)10-2, and Mondays starting June 21 @ Pioneer Square 10-2. I also take orders through my website.
Send Help!
Seeing as how I can’t eat any of these items any time real soon, I’m depending on our readers to check some of these items out and report back!!!
Brenna says
Thanks for the write up! We at Jensen’s Bread & Bakeries are very excited to finally have hit stores. For a full list of where you can find us, check out our website, which is constantly being tweaked and updated: http://www.glutenfreeconcepts.com/
We have those tasty hamburger buns you tried, and also a multi-grain sandwich bread that is now available.
Thanks again, and enjoy the summer sunshine!
Kyra says
Hey Dave! Thanks for the shout out! We’re now on Twitter (and following YOU!)
Also, we’re called Crave Bake Shop (just to try and prevent confusion). Let us know when you can eat sugar and carbs again… I think you should try our Chocolate Caramel Cookie Bars!