GF in Seattle

Our trip to Seattle was an eye-opener, to say the least! The last time we visited (2 years ago) I was still pretty new to this diet and still finding my way around which foods I could and couldn't eat. It was somewhat overwhelming. But this time it was different. Very different. I found that the waitstaff in the restaurants were very aware of what foods contained gluten and wheat and so my comfort level was established right from the start. We ate out every day- which is also something I am not used to- but the choice of places- especially Thai food- was never ending! Our first night out we ate at Coastal Kitchen. Here the waitress responded to my questions by showing me on the menu what most customers ordered who had a wheat and gluten diet. Wow! I am so used to expaining and questioning and asking the waitstaff to check with the kitchen and on and on. Not necessary here- and by the way the food was fresh and delicious. My highlight was the bakery at Pikes Place- Cinnamon Bakery?-I think. I had my FIRST experience in two years of being able to go to a bakery and eat a freshly baked cookie- Pumpkin and Peanut butter chocolate chip- yum! We went back twice to this spot- I had to get some treats to bring home. We visited other places, many markets and grocery stores- and there truely seemed to be a heightened sense and awareness of the gluten and wheat free crowd. It's starting to happen on the east coast- and we came back even more determined to be a part of this. We plan to have freshly baked goods so others can have the experience that I did! By the way, that picture is Chelsea with her favorite- mango tofu cheesecake. So- we're back- and we have lots of work to do and looking forward to it!