Diane

Granola Recipe

Thanks, Eileen, for sharing this easy and delicious recipe:

I was watching a Michael Symon show and he gave this granola recipe so I made it gluten free and it turned out really well. It does make a lot ! Measurements don’t have to be exact.

a package of GF rolled quick oats (not instant)
a package of cashews (or other nuts)
a package of slivered almonds
a package if shredded unsweetened coconut
cinnamon
3/4 C olive oil
1/2 to 3/4 honey
pinch of salt
dried fruit **

Mix all together

Bake at 325 degrees on a half sheet pan spread the granola out in a layer maybe about 1″ thick for 30-40 minutes until golden brown. Mix half way through baking.

**You can add dried fruit after baking (I added dried cherries and raisins after baking)

Freezes well

Momocho

Ohio City

From: Bette

Momocho
1835 Fulton
Cleveland, OH
(216) 694-2122
http://momocho.com/

GF Menu?: Yes

What did you order?: guacamole, a pork dish

Was the server knowledgeable about GF?: Yes

Comments: Momocho has a very nice gluten free menu, and the server was helpful and knowledgeable. She checked on a couple items about which she wasn’t sure (although she had to be reminded to bring the veggies I needed to substitute for chips with my guacamole). The food was excellent.

Luxe Kitchen

Gordon Square Arts District (66th and Detroit Ave.)

luxecleveland.com.

6605 Detroit Rd.

Cleveland, OH 44102

216-920-0600

From Gay:

We recently ate dinner at Luxe Kitchen, 6605 Detroit Avenue (Gordon Square Arts District) on Cleveland’s west side. There is a new chef and a new menu. Happily, many items are now “naturally” gluten-free and I had delicious cheesy grits with chicken as my entree. To my delight, I was served a bowl of complimentary olives while others enjoyed the bread with our wine. I could smell that bread but had those delicious olives to pop into my mouth! Although nothing is officially identified as GF, a number of options turn out to be so. Their menu is on line at

Don’s Lighthouse Grille

Lake Ave., Cleveland

donslighthouse.com

8905 Lake Avenue, #1
Cleveland, OH 44102

216-961-6700

Shared by Gay:

One of my favorite spots for fresh seafood is Don’s Lighthouse in the Edgewater Park Neighborhood on the West Side of Cleveland – located where the Shoreway ends at Clifton and Lake Avenues. Their executive chefs have updated both the printed and on line menus to now indicate the items that are gluten-free. My favorites are the salads with panfried salmon or the Simply Seafood choices with fingerling potatoes and sautéed spinach. They are open Monday through Friday for lunch and seven days per week for dinner. They suggest reservations but we can always be seated without one.

Gluten free items are marked on the menu.

GF Tour at Giant Eagle

Giant Eagle is hosting the following free GF event in May:

In-Aisle Excursion: Who Needs Gluten?

With cases of gluten intolerance and celiac disease on the rise; chances are you or someone you know has been given the challenging task of sticking to a gluten-free diet. Our in-store, registered dietitians want to help you learn the basics of crafting a diet free of wheat, rye and barley. After attending this in-aisle excursion, you will be able to easily identify gluten free items in all of our departments and give your diet a healthy makeover.

All registered attendees will receive samples from our vendor partners at the end of the excursion.

There are no fees for these events.

Information and registration at GiantEagle.com/Nutrition or calling 1-877-289-2588.

Check program availability by zip code.

Giant Eagle Locations:

Bainbridge 8515 Tanglewood Square – 44023 May 18, 2-3pm, May 22, 10-11am

N. Olmsted Watertower Square 27264 Lorain Rd- 44070 May 11, 10-11am

Brdvw Hts (Rt 82 and I-77) 44131 May 14, 3-4pn; May 28 1-2pm

Brunswick Brunswick Town Center 3440 Center Rd 44212 May 13, 5-6pm; May 29 12-1pm

Wadsworth 825 Ambassador Dr. 44281 May 13 5:30-6:30pm; May 24, 10am to 11am

Stow Stow Towne Center 1700 Norton Rd 44224 May 14 4-5pm; May 21 11-12pm

Painesville 1201 Mentor Ave 44077 May 23, 11-12pm

Lyndhurst Legacy Village 25105 Cedar Rd 44124 May 9 10-11am