Starbucks - the new Gluten-Free plan

After a fairly unsuccessful attempt at launching a gluten-free line of baked goods mainly consisting of a packaged piece of sponge cake soaked in orange flavoring, Starbucks has made what I think is a brilliant decision to carry a wider array of prepackaged gluten-free snacks including 150 calorie packs of Lucy's cookies.

I've written about Lucy's before and I think they are one of the best bang-for-your-calorie-buck, gluten-free cookies on the market. I am very pleased that Starbucks is now carrying them.

Sublime bakery has released it's Gluten-Free fall menu

I mentioned Sublime bakery before and their promise of gluten-free cupcakes.  They've upped the ante with offerings of scones, muffins, truffles and a very decadent-sounding cheesecake "Lollipop."  All are Gluten Free.  

In the menu, it says they keep cross-contamination to a minimum by making the Gluten-Free offerings first thing in the morning when there isn't any wheat-flour dust in the air and the machines are clean.  Then, they don't make any more Gluten-Free goodies for the rest of the day.  Which is why it's important to call ahead to make sure they'll have what you're looking for.

Sublime Bakery in Fort Worth is a fabulous source for Gluten Free Goodies

Sublime Bakery

5512 Bellaire Dr. South

Fort Worth, TX

(817) 570-9630

Sublime's Blog
www.sublimebakery.com

Sublime offers a variety of baked goods and a limited lunch menu, all of which have gluten-free options.  

On a daily basis, they say they have at least one Gluten-Free baked goody, like the Lemon Sugar cookies pictured above.  A package of four costs $5.

Starting Aug. 19, 2008, they say they will offer Gluten-Free cupcakes ($3.25 each) in either chocolate or vanilla. They ask that people looking for specific items call ahead to make sure the treat they are looking for will be available.

On request, Sublime will also make Gluten-Free custom cakes or bakery cakes.  They also cater to vegan and dairy-free diets.