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I got excited when I saw under the baking section they state clearly that gluten free options are available. good news! they don’t explain, however what those items might be, so I decided to call ahead to find out what I could expect at the event.
the owner’s name is Jark, and I spoke with him directly, he answered the phone. when I told him I was attending the ‘party for architects’ he knew right away which event I was referring to. I explained that I was calling to find out what gluten free options they have and if he could ensure some of the catered menu was gluten free. Jark was excited to discuss the menu, telling me that the order was for an assortment of meats, cheeses, and of course bread. he was also planning to make small pizzas, and said he would love to make me gluten free pizza, and could easily make it out of spelt.
“um, spelt,” I said. “Jark, I can’t eat spelt, it is not gluten free.”
“oh, are you that sensitive,” he asks?
“yes I have Celiac Disease, I am gluten intolerant.”
“oh I see,” he said. “then why don’t you send me some recipes and I’ll see what I can make for you! I want you to enjoy the party for architects.”
“ok, but one other thing, are the meats you are serving gluten free?”
“well the organic meats are, yes, but the regular meats are not. let me confirm with my organic suppliers to make sure.”
“thanks, but how will I know which meats are the gluten free ones,” I ask?
“well, that’s no problem, I will label them for you.”
wow, what personalized service. this man is out to do his best, just for me. as far as he knows, I am the only gluten free guest attending this party. despite the slip with the spelt, I have to say I am very impressed with his willingness to accommodate me.
stay tuned for part two where I write about the party and whether or not my gluten free dreams actually come true! Andrea.
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I'm afraid I am may still be in the dark with Jark as far as learning all these things. Spelt is NOT GF then......I too have much to learn. Sounds like he was most helpful then for you and the catered event.....that is great! Can't wait to hear how it all went.
Hi bloggers! Thanks for all the plugs you guys, you're too kind to us. If you get a chance to go the the party, you'll see and taste that we whipped up the following entirely gluten free goodies:
2 Gluten free pizzas with gluten free organic turkey, artichoke, olives, sundried tomato and gluten free aged cheddar...
10 gluten free rice crispy squares with walnuts, cranberries, oats and corn flakes
24 slices of gluten free organic sundried tomato turkey
24 slices of gluten free and nitrite free black forest ham
24 slices of gluten free extra aged cheddar
24 slices of lactose free and gluten free smoked and extra hard swiss cheese.
Hope everyone enjoys these items, we look forward to catering more gluten free goodies to everyone.
As for thethousand other products we offer at TONINA'S, you'll have to visit out deli and bakery on 4125 Main St, just off Kind Edward.
Cheers, Jark
WWW.TONINASDELI.COM
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