Gluten Freebird

Warm weather means smaller portions and cool food, so we turned to Kaz Sushi Bistro last night. It’s less traditional than standards like Sushi Taro, Sushi-Ko, and Sakana (Bistro probably gave you that hint), so we hoped that we would find some new-age dishes that wouldn’t be doused with soy sauce or panko like at recent sushi outings.

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When gluten is a concern, eating out at restaurants is more of a worry than a treat. Where once I liked the seasonality and thrill of eating out, I now find it more stressful than satisfying. Restaurants are still my favorite thing: I love to try new ones and get all dressed up, but I [...]

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The Freebird flew the coop on Saturday for a gluten-free trip to Charlottesville. For such a small town, the eating is world-class and so much of it is celiac-friendly. For starters, everyone should have it as good as the shoppers at the Saturday farmers market. If you can eat gluten, the market has [...]

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When it comes to buying fresh gluten-free baked treats in Washington, the options are somewhat limited. The way I look at it, you have a winning choice and two back-ups.

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Heavenly Souffle sells ready-to-bake souffles that are gluten-free and delicious.

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Le Pain Quotidien is proud of the bread, using it in salads, alongside the soups, under the cheese, and everywhere else. My theory is that the restaurant downgrades everything else to make the bread that much more appealing.

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Due to a devastating salad bar incident in early childhood, I never liked beets. (They are easily mistaken for cranberry sauce in big salad bar tubs. It makes for a NASTY surprise, Internet.)
For a palate that tolerates leafy greens, mystery meats, and everything in between, beets stood alone as an outcast.
That all changed recently — [...]

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