Tag: Grocery

Boar’s Head

Dave’s Markets

boarshead.com/glutenfree

from the pamphlet: “For over 115 years, we’ve been committed to offering only the freshest, best-tasting meats and cheeses available. We use only the finest ingredients: pure pork, turkey, chicken, and beef, combined with real spices, without by-products, cereals, fillers, artificial flavors and colors.”

If you aren’t aware all Boar’s Head products, meats/cheeses/condiments are gluten free. If you haven’t seen this booklet look around at your deli counter and see if they have one to grab.

I’ve bought Boar’s Head for years and find the quality to be extraordinary.

The pamphlet is about a dozen pages with info on the products, tips for cooking gf, and 8 recipes using Boar’s Head deli meats, sausages, cheeses and condiments.

The recipes in the pamphlet include: Black Forest Ham Quiche Cups, Ham and Eggs with Swiss en Cocotte, Buffalo Style Chicken Nachos, Roasted Italian Chicken Sausage and Veggies, Teriyaki Style Chicken Lettuce Cups, Lemon Pepper Chicken & Quinoa Salad, Mediterranean Salad, and Ham Stir Fry.

Recipes at their website include: Sandwiches and Paninis, Appetizers, Grilling, Lunches, Main Dishes, Salads, Sides, Soups and more!!

A TWO TANK TRIP TO THE EASTERN PANHANDLE OF WEST VIRGINIA

On a recent trip to see my sister in the southern part of Virginia, I stopped at a Bed and Breakfast in Charles Town, West Virginia for some sight-seeing and two days of relaxation. It was about a five hour trip from the Cleveland area. Although about 90 minutes from the Washington D.C. area, the pace of the Eastern Panhandle is relaxed, historic, and uncrowded. It’s hard to believe, but there are many commuters who live in the area and work in Washington.

Charles Town itself is a small community with many historic homes and buildings. Founded by the younger brother of George Washington, it changed hands from Union to Confederate many times during the civil war. Most historic buildings are civil war and late 1800s era. Most are privately owned, but a walking tour of the area pointing out historic properties is available. I ate at two restaurants, Alfredo’s Mediterranean and La Mezzaluna Italian. Both offered gluten free options and La Mezzaluna even had gf dessert. I stayed at the Carriage House Bed and Breakfast, 417 E. Washington St. Which was used as a headquarters for both Union and Confederate generals during the civil war. Yvonne did a great job of providing a filling and delicious gluten free breakfast on both days I stayed. It was relaxing, comfortable, and quiet. I highly recommend. Other Charles Town activities include a small museum, a Saturday Farmer’s Market (gluten free bakery available), Casino gaming, two golf courses, and Thoroughbred Racing.

Also, I visited Harper’s Ferry which is about 20 minutes from Charles Town. Historic buildings and activities abound, most run by the National Park Service. There are numerous history tours and even a nightly ghost tour, which became very spooky when the town closed down. Harper’s Ferry is at the confluence of two rivers and many river sports are available. One warning, parking is very limited and Harper’s Ferry is built into a mountain, so there is a lot of uphill and downhill walking.

Topping off the visit was a trip to Martinsburg and it’s mall with many chain restaurants. It was about 20 minutes away from Charles Town. There are a few antique shops left in the area, but, many have closed due to covid. However, prices are below the Cleveland area and there are some good bargains. I found great deals at the Two Crows Antique Mall, 1212 Mildred St. in Ranson.

Slower paced and leisurely, the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia has many historic, comfortable, and gluten free affordable options.

My Mindful Market

Willoughby

Archived by Diane 1/15/2024 -> closed

https://www.mymindfulmarket.com/

4128 Erie St.

Willoughby, OH . 44094

MYMINDFULMARKET@gmail.com

Located in historic downtown Willoughby the market carries a variety of locally sourced and produced gluten-free snacks and food products. Many of the items have been available via NEOhio’s rockin’ farm market vendors, some are available at local grocers but in this shop they are all easily identified and available.

The shop will also be creating events and lectures for informing the public on critical health and wellness issues including nutrition workshops.

Some of the items on the shelves this past week included Minus G, Cleveland Kraut, Rust Belt Pepper Co., Cleveland Pickles, salsas, nuts, crackers, and more!

Photo by Christian Widell on Unsplash

West Side Market

Ohio City

The West Side Market is Cleveland’s public oldest market and is home to 100 vendors offering meats, seafood, fruits, vegetables, baked goods, dairy, flowers, ready-to-eat foods, spices and nuts.

Vendors are friendly but be sure to ask if their items are gluten free.

Eileen shared her thoughts on gluten free at the market:

All the meat and vegetable vendors. We like Kaufman poultry and the vegetable vendor at the door off the parking lot make an immediate left and they are on your right. The fruit stand right across from them is very good.
Ohio City Pasta used to have gf pasta but it’s made at the same place as there other pasta.
I like Judy’s Oasis they have dips like hummus.
I love Urban Herbs especially their poultry seasoning.
For lunch I’ve eaten at Nates which is fast and cheap. Great Lakes Brewing is very gf friendly and good. There’s also Flying Fig or something Fig restaurant that is good.
A very very favorite is Momocho Mexican very gluten friendly and fabulous and very busy. I’m not sure it’s open for lunch but make reservations.