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Gluten Free at Per Se

Per Se is Thomas Keller's New American restaurant that overlooks New York City's Central Park.  The restaurant opened in 2004 and has three Michelin stars.  I have been meaning to try it out ever since I heard they accommodate a gluten free diet.

This autumn, I was finally able to try out their nine course vegetable tasting menu.  I let them know in advance that I have Celiac Disease and needed the nine courses to be gluten free.  In addition to being gluten free, the courses were vegetarian.  You can let them know about any allergies/intolerances or food preferences in advance. 

On the night I dined, the courses were as followed:

1. Honeynut Squash "Dumpling"
2. "Tartelette" of Slow-Roasted Beets
3. Hawaiian Hearts of Peach Palm "Croquette"
4. Celery Root "Pastrami" 
5. "Bread and Butter"
6. Yukon Gold Potato "Agnolotti" 
7. Herb Crusted Holland Eggplant
8. Jasper Hill Farm "Bayley Hazen Blue"
9. Assortment of Desserts 

Each course had a variety of different flavors.  I was not a huge fan of the eggplant, so they brought me another course that consisted of mushrooms.  The gluten free pasta that they served was delicious as was the gluten free bread.  

The assorted desserts included a cheese and nut plate, pomegranate ice, peanut butter mousse, ice cream, chocolates, candies such as gummy bears, and gluten free donut holes.  They even gave me a small gift bag of gluten free shortbread cookies to take home.  

For more information, please visit https://www.thomaskeller.com/perseny

Per Se is located at:

Time Warner Center

10 Columbus Circle, 4th Floor

212-823-9335

Check Out Our Instagram Feed for the Latest Gluten Free Restaurant Options

Hi Everyone!

Although I have not been posting many product reviews recently, I have been updating Instagram with the latest in gluten free dining options. 

If you're making a trip to Miami, I definitely recommend checking out Preston's Brasserie for breakfast.  Their gluten free menu includes muffins, bagels, toast, and pancakes! 

If you're right here in NYC, be sure to check out Yellow Magnolia Cafe at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens.  They have gluten free menu options clearly marked on the menu.  Below is the Daikon Noodle Salad.

If in Manhattan and looking for some delicious Chinese food, stop by Lilli and Loo.  Below is some delicious vegetable fried rice that I tried while dining there.

If out for the weekend on Fire Island, be sure to stop by Sandcastle on the Ocean in Cherry Grove where they have many gluten free options including these fish tacos.

And if you're over on the West coast and looking for a tasty gluten free treat, check out Fonuts for gluten free donuts!

Be sure to check out Ms. Celiac's Instagram @Msceliacsays

ProBurst Bites!

I was recently sent the new ProBurst Bites from Enjoy Life Foods.  They are available in four delicious flavors:

• Cinnamon Spice (my favorite!)
• Mango Habanero
• Cranberry Orange
• SunSeed Butter

Each serving size contains 7 grams of plant based protein.  This is the perfect afternoon snack on the go when you want something to satisfy your hunger but don't have much time.  It's also a great alternative to most quick snacks because it's actually nutritious even though it tastes like a chocolate truffle!

In addition to being gluten free and vegan, ProBurst Bites from Enjoy Life are free from:

• Peanut
• Soy
• Sesame
• Wheat
• Tree Nut
• Shellfish
• Sulfites
• Dairy
• Egg
• Casein
• Potato

Find them at your local health food store or visit their website at enjoylifefoods.com!

Beyond Sushi!

Beyond Sushi is a vegan sushi place with three locations in NYC.  It is my go to lunch spot for

something light, flavorful and refreshing.

Almost everything on the menu can be made gluten free but make sure to tell them you need your item gluten free.  The black rice they use to make their sushi is gluten free and they also have "to go" packs of gluten free soy sauce.

My favorite roll is the Spicy Mang (pictured).  It contains black rice with avocado, mango, english cucumber, and spicy veggies.

Beyond Sushi has 3 locations:

• Union Square (229 East 14th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues)
• Chelsea Market (75 9th Avenue between 15th and 16th Streets)
• Midtown West (62 West 56th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues)

You will also want to check out their rewards program.  For every $100 you spend, you will receive a $10 reward.

For more information, check out their website at beyondsushinyc.com or visit them on Twitter,  Instagram, or Facebook.

Let's Get Ready for a New Year!

Hi Everyone!

I hope you are all enjoying the holiday season and consuming some delicious gluten free food!

In case you still have some leftover baking ingredients and want to whip up a few more cookies, I've included some of my favorite gluten free holiday recipes below:

• Chocolate Layer Bars
• Nancy Reagan's Vienna Chocolate Bars
• Czechoslovakian Cookies
• Chocolate Balls
• 7 Layer Bars
• Icing Cookies (My absolute favorite!)

Ms. Celiac Says... is proud to have been around for seven years and to reach gluten free consumers from all over the globe!  We just started an Instagram account.  Check it out to see the latest gluten free food options in NYC!  

We would also like to hear from you!  Please send us an email at MsCeliacSays@gmail with your current favorite NYC gluten free restaurant or gluten free dish or tweet us @MsCeliacSays!  

Also, check us out on Facebook, if you haven't already!

If you're in the mood for some shopping, check out Ms. Celiac's Shop.

Also, be sure to check out Ms. Celiac's Market for some delicious taste-tested gluten free products! The store is currently undergoing a facelift but there are still some delicious items available in the meantime.

I hope everyone has a healthy and happy new year!

~Ms. Celiac

Enjoy Life Does It Again!

If you've been following this blog for a while, then you probably know that Enjoy Life is one of my favorite brands.  I love that it is not only gluten free but free of all major allergens and everything I've tried is delicious!

Recently, Enjoy Life sent me their baking mixes to try out.  My first thought was I'm not going to have time to scramble around finding ingredients to make these items.  But then I noticed that with all of the mixes you just need to add water and oil.  What could be easier than that?!

So far, I've tried the Muffin Mix.  Now, I could have made them plain but, as always, I have Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips lying around so I made chocolate chip muffins (see photograph).  They were amazing!  I'm looking forward to trying out the other baking mixes which include:

• Pizza Crust Mix
• Pancake & Waffle Mix
• Brownie Mix
• All-Purpose Flour

These baking mixes contain 5 grams of protein per serving and were developed with probiotics!  They are also all made with ancient grains including teff, buckwheat, millet and quinoa.  And as always, they are free from the top 8 allergens, certified gluten free, vegan and kosher.

For more information, visit enjoylifefoods.com.

The Seasoned Vegan

The Seasoned Vegan is a restaurant located in NYC's Harlem neighborhood that serves 100% organic and vegan cuisine.  They also have a wide selection of gluten free food items.

Two of the gluten free dishes that I tried were the Zucchini Mac (zucchini noodles w/ cashew "cheese") and the Burger (two pumpkin seed cremini mushroom sliders with dehydrated onions, raw tomato sauce, sliced avocado, cashew "cheese"and dry herbs on homemade flaxseed bread.  Both items not only looked delicious (see photos) but tasted so, as well.

For more information, visit the Seasoned Vegan at 55 St. Nicholas Avenue or at their website at www.seasonedvegan.com.

Pala Pizza

One of my long time favorite restaurants is Pala Pizza.  Pala Pizza is located on Manhattan's lower east side and has a ton of gluten free options and many of these items are also vegan.  Their gluten free menu includes appetizers, salads, pasta, pizza and dessert.  They have 3 types of gluten free pasta that you may choose from:

• Spaghetti (corn and quinoa flour)
• Fusilli (brown rice flour)
• Penne (rice, potato and soy flour)

One of my favorite dishes is the Uvetta pizza.  This is topped with butternut squash, red onions, raisins, red bell pepper, daiya cheese and rosemary.

The desserts are also amazing.  My favorite is the gluten free vegan carrot cake.

For more information, please visit their website at www.palapizza.com or check them out at 198 Allen Street.

Dirt Candy!

Recently, I was finally able to get a reservation at Dirt Candy, a vegetarian restaurant located on Manhattan's Lower East Side.  The entire menu is vegetarian with many vegan and gluten free options.

I notified the waitress that I was gluten free upon being seated and they quickly brought out a plate of gluten free crackers for me to enjoy while waiting for my meal.

For dinner, I ordered several plates (they recommend ordering 4-7 dishes for a table of 2).  The first dish I tried was the "Mushroom."  This included portobello mousse with sauteed asian pears, cherries, and truffle toast.  Next, I had the curried fries.  And finally, I had the "Cauliflower" which included Cauliflower dumplings (made out of corn starch and cauliflower).

Overall, the dishes were inventive and satisfying and the presentation was amazing.  For more information, please visit www.dirtcandynyc.com.

#EatFreely

One of my favorite gluten free brands, Enjoy Life, has a great product for you to try, it's their Seed and Fruit Mix.  This makes the perfect snack to bring anywhere (i.e. work, school, etc.).  And it contains no nuts!  So, it is safe for those with nut allergies.

In fact, in addition to being gluten free, Enjoy Life products are free of dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, casein, potato, sesame and sulfites!

The two varieties that their Seed and Fruit Mix are available in are Beach Bash and Mountain Mambo.  Both flavors are delicious but I especially love the Mountain Mambo which is sprinkled with mini chocolate chips!

Beach Bash contains sunflower kernels, pumpkin seeds, dried pineapple, apricots and cranberries while Mountain Mambo contains sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, cranberries, raisins, apples, and mini chocolate chips.

For more information, please visit their website at www.enjoylifefoods.com or check them out at your local health food store.

Eat Well Embrace Life

I was recently sent a bunch of hummus from the brand Eat Well Embrace Life.  I must admit I was
not familiar with them at all so I was excited to try out their varieties of hummus.  I love hummus and have tried several different types but this brand had by far the most exotic flavors of hummus I have come across.

Their varieties include:

• Black Bean Hummus
• Spicy Red Lentil Chipotle Hummus (Ms. Celiac's Favorite)
• Edamame Hummus
• Wasabi Edamame Hummus
• Tuscan White Bean Hummus
• Spicy Yellow Lentil Hummus
• Zesty Sriracha Carrot Hummus
• Beet Hummus

All of their products are gluten free and they even use a gluten free soy sauce in any of their products containing soy sauce.  

To find out where you can purchase Eat Well Embrace Life Hummus, visit their website at eatwellembracelife.com.

Enjoy Life - Now with New Packaging!

Enjoy Life products have long been one of my favorite gluten free brands and their crunchy cookies are some of my favorites!  They recently repackaged the cookies.  Below is the new look!

These delicious cookies contain nothing artificial and in addition to being gluten free are dairy free, soy free and nut free!

The cookies are available in the following varieties:

• Chocolate Chip
• Double Chocolate
• Vanilla Honey Graham
• Sugar Crisp (vegan)

For more information, please visit their website at www.enjoylifefoods.com or check out their Facebook page.

Gluten Free Mojo

The Cliff Bar Company recently released a new line of gluten free bars, known as the Mojo bar.

These fruit and nut bars are available in 5 different varieties.  The flavors are as follows:

• Coconut Almond Peanut
• Cranberry Almond
• Dark Chocolate Almond Sea Salt
• Dark Chocolate Cherry Almond
• Wild Blueberry Almond

Not only are they gluten free, but they are low glycemic, as well.  And they use many organic ingredients!

So, look for them at your local health food store or visit www.clifbar.com for more information.

New Gluten Free Granola Bars from Annie's

One of our favorite brands, Annie's, has come out with two new granola bars and they are both gluten free!  The two new flavors are double chocolate chip and oatmeal cookie.

As is typical of Annie's products, these bars contain no high fructose corn syrup, no artificial flavors, and no synthetic colors or preservatives.

They are the perfect breakfast treat or midday snack and are great to bring with you on a long day out, as they are individually wrapped.  These granola bars are also a great source of fiber!

To purchase Annie's gluten free granola bars, check out your local Whole Foods or health food store!

Annie's Gluten Free Products!

Annie's Homegrown keeps adding new delicious gluten free items to their product list.  Their current gluten free items include:

• Gluten Free Microwaveable Mac & Cheese
• Gluten Free Deluxe Rice Pasta and Cheddar
• Gluten Free Rice Shells with Creamy White Cheddar
• Gluten Free Cocoa & Vanilla Bunny Cookies
• Gluten Free Organic Bunny Fruit Snacks
• Gluten Free Organic Orchard Fruit Bites

I was able to sample several of their products recently.  The microwaveable Mac & Cheese and even the regular Mac & Cheese are both really easy dinners to prepare when you're in a rush.  And aren't we all always in a rush?

The Cocoa & Vanilla Bunny Cookies are delicious animal crackers - the perfect afternoon snack!  I also love the Organic Bunny Fruit Snacks - they have the same texture and taste as regular fruit snacks but do not contain gelatin (they are vegan!) and are filled with your daily serving of vitamin C.

For more information, please visit their website at www.Annies.com or like them on Facebook!.

A Great New & Improved Product From Enjoy Life!

Enjoy Life Foods' Chewy Bars are now new and improved and better than ever!  They are still available in four classic varieties including:

• Cocoa Loco
• Sunbutter Crunch
• Mixed Berry
• Caramel Apple

The Cocoa Loco bar now has more chocolate chips while the other three are made with wholesome ancient grains!  

These bars are perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.  They are filled with many vitamins and minerals and in addition to being gluten free are free of the top 8 allergens (wheat, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, egg, soy, fish, and shellfish).

The Caramel Apple bar has been and is still one of my favorite breakfast bars!

For more information, please visit their website at www.enjoylifefoods.com or like them on Facebook!

Enjoy Life with New Decadent Bars!

Enjoy Life Foods recently released their new Decadent Soft Baked Bars.  I was lucky enough to receive samples of all four flavors.  This included:

• Cherry Cobbler
• Chocolate Sunbutter
• Cinnamon Bun
• S'mores

These bars make the perfect breakfast treat or midday snack!  Each bar is drizzled with either a chocolate or white chocolate coating.  My favorite was the Cinnamon Bun!

As with all Enjoy Life products, these bars are gluten free, as well as, free of wheat, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, egg, soy, fish, shellfish, casein, sesame, and sulfites.  They are also made in a dedicated gluten free facility.

For more information, check out their website at www.enjoylifefoods.com or visit them on Twitter and/or Facebook.

Enjoy Life Foods Decadent Bars are available at health food stores and online.  

A Delicious Nutritious Breakfast in an Instant!

Bakery on Main has released two new flavors of their gluten free oatmeal - Blueberry Scone and Carrot
Cake!

Bakery on Main Gluten Free Instant Oatmeal is made using pure uncontaminated oats, chia, flax, amaranth, and quinoa.  In addition to being gluten free, the oatmeal is also dairy free, low in sodium and cholesterol free.

The flavors currently available include Maple Multigrain Muffin, Strawberry Shortcake, Traditional & Apple Pie.

Although I enjoyed all of the flavors, my favorites were the Traditional, Apple Pie, and the Blueberry Scone.

To purchase, please visit the website at www.bakeryonmain.com or visit your local natural food store.

The winner is...

Congratulations to Maria Lick from Lagrangeville, New York who is the lucky winner of a 3-month gluten free Conscious Box subscription!

 For all of you who entered the giveaway but did not win and still want to try out a Conscious Box, check out their website at www.consciousbox.com and enter "CONSCIOUSSAVINGS" during checkout for a 25% discount.