Gluten Free in Manhattan, New York

So I already told you about how fantastic the gluten free options in Brooklyn were - but now I want to tell you about Manhattan, where even more amazing gluten free food awaits you. The best part has to be the variety of food and how easy it is to get around via the subway for all these great options. Even after working long days, it was so simple to hop on the subway and grab dinner on the Upper East Side.

Candle 79

154 E 79th St. New York, NY 10075

(212) 537-7179

Hands down the best vegan food I've ever eaten and the ambiance of the restaurant was also just great - very warm and cozy. The gluten free menu is varied and extensive with plenty of options for all different kinds of eaters. Other things to love include the fresh juice and dreamy desserts.  My visit to Candle 79 including an amazing creamy squash risotto, a Katie Holmes sighting (she was waiting for take out while I was waiting for my table), a wonderful dinner companion that I met at Camp Mighty, and a brownie topped with chocolate sauce and ice cream. Now no offense to Katie or Caitlin - but that brownie was AMAZING. 

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Gluten Free In Salt Lake City, Utah: Alt Summit & More

While I didn't have much time to explore during my first trip to Salt Lake City and not enough time to do my normal research - I did eat pretty darn well. The only sad part is, I don't have any pictures of the great food or the gluten free friendly places I got to eat at. I know, BAD FOOD BLOGGER BAD!!

First lets chat about the food experience at Altitude Design Summit. 

At Alt, you're completely on your own for breakfast - which works for me. It's easier to just think about your own needs and not worry about anything else. When I registered, I selected the options for gluten and dairy free dietary restrictions and upon arrival I picked up two little cards indicating my needs to place on my plate during the lunches. In theory, these little cards are a great idea and should work as long as the wait staff are trained to them.

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Meyer Lemon Curd

It's quite possible that Meyer Lemon Curd is one of my favorite things on the planet.

First of all, it's something made with Meyer Lemons - so thats a win all in itself. Second, it's creamy and tart and delicious when paired with many things. My favorite way to eat it, other than just by with a spoon, is to dip ginger cookies into it. 

Since we're just getting to that magic time of year where you'll find Meyer Lemons in stores, I thought it was high time I shared my recipe for Meyer Lemon Curd with you. I'll make oodles of this throughout winter and then stock the back of my fridge with Weck Jars filled with it to get me through the rest of they year.

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Gluten Free In Denver, Colorado

Alright, I'm finally starting to catch up on telling you about all my gluten free finds from travel in the fall of 2012. First up, we've got Denver. This was my first trip to Colorado and I was so pleased to find plenty of gluten free options available. 

City, O City

206 East 13th Ave. Denver, CO 80203

(303) 831-6443

For my first dinner in Denver, I headed to City, O City based on a recommendation from Molly of the Particular Kitchen. With oodles of gluten free and vegan options clearly labeled on the menu and a great vibe in the restaurant (I do love a good community table!) - it made for a very welcoming first night in Denver. I ended up with minestrone soup and a salad with avocado and chickpeas - both were delicious. Another little tidbit that totally endeared me to City, O City was their loose-leaf tea served in pint glasses with cardboard sleeves - just a great touch that I very much appreciated.

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Meals From The Garden: Harvest Pizza

Two weeks ago I mentioned that we pulled out all of our plants in our middle raised bed and harvested what we could. We ended up with a huge pile of New Zealand Spinach and basil along with two huge bowls of tomatoes and three tiny jalapenoes. In an effort to not let all those great greens go to waste, I opted for a totally green loaded pizza.

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