Gluten Free?

Well today was our residents farewell lunch and since one of them has a gluten allergy we took them to lunch somewhere that was safe for her to eat...Organic Works.  I am not big into trying new foods so I was hesitant and skeptical, however, someone else said that their food was really good so I was excited to try something new.

I ordered a turkey sandwich on rye with tomatoes, onions, lettuce, sprouts, and cheese, with a side soup of cream of cauliflower. We got dessert after to share with everyone so I will give you a full run down of my thoughts. Keep in mind I am a VERY picky eater:

Sandwich: was AMAZING. The bread was good and had a slight after taste but very delicious.

Creamy cauliflower soup: It was okay, not my favourite, so I didn’t eat much of it (trying to be good and if I don’t love it I won’t eat it). I did like that there was no chunks in it though.

Cheese: One of my coworkers got cheese on her platter and shared. It was an old cheddar (white) and very good.

Brownie: Again this was okay, but not stellar. The icing was very good but the brownie was a bit spicy.

Ginger cookie: I took one small bite and that was enough for me. It was very strong and spicy – leaving a burning taste on my tongue. Consensus of the group though – they liked them.

Raisin sunflower cookie: Again, I took one bite and that was enough. Although it wasn’t bad it was just a bit too dry for me.

Again, this is only my opinion and I am a picky eater.

The service was great, especially since we went with a large group and no reservation. The atmosphere was as if you were sitting at your own kitchen table. Very tea house like.  There was a wall of old doors that was separating what looked like the kitchen and the dining area. They were very old and country like. It was great that we could see into where the food was being made in a unique way. The owner came around twice and asked us how everything was and if there was anything he could get us. He was also a wealth of knowledge about gluten free products (as should be expected).

I would go back again gladly.

Tonight I have a session with my trainer and then working on my to-do list. Dinner tonight will be salmon, rice, and green beans with garlic. Last night I had pancakes…again. I have been on plan for 2 full days now and today will be number 3.