A recent trip to the otherworldly landscaped Grand Canyon state led to the discovery of many gf treats! For those with a short attention span (usually beings with a strong penchant for science fiction and the only ones that will get the dual meaning of the above title) I’ll be breaking up my discoveries into four days worth of readings.
PART ONE
Today I will introduce Smurf. Yes, Smurfette, is her alias. She is the best friend a girl could have and with her interesting background of German/Syrian blood quite a cook too!
Having been my roommate once upon a time, Smurf is always on the lookout for foods that are "Kelly-friendly". She was excited to cook for me one of her favorite recipes she’d discovered in "The Rice & Noodle Cookbook". This cookbook had many recipes in it that used either rice or rice noodles and could easily be adapted with gf soy sauces or Bragg’s Liquid Aminos. There are only a few copies left on Amazon. If they sell out then I may post the recipe guilt free!
Before
After
I know you are wondering, "What is that extremely refreshing looking libation in the picture?" Well, we created a drink during our own special happy hour:
Banana In A Cave*
1/3 Coconut Rum
1/3 Dole Banana, Pineapple, Orange Juice
1/3 seltzer water
*the name comes from a silly heat stroke inspired joke while hiking the Superstition Mtns. earlier that day.
Smurf’s Secret Syrian Style Salad Dressing:
2-3 cloves of minced garlic
juice of one lemon (no seeds)
2 Tbs. olive oil
1/2 tsp. sea salt
Mix all ingredients together and toss on a salad just before serving.
Trust me…all of these would satisfy even a two-headed alien’s appetite!
*stay tuned for the next segment in Arizona: A Trilogy In Four Parts!!!
I wish that I had found your site a week ago. I was in Phoenix last weekend and didn’t make it to Lee’s even though I stayed in Chandler. I did however discover something that you have to try the next time you visit your friend. Picazzo’s Pizza (www.pizzapicazzo.com) it is lovely pizza available in just about any combination you would like. The pizza really reminded me of my pre-gluten free college days of pizza all of the time. Too bad I was in for a wedding or I may have eaten it 24/7. I also have to thank you for your website. I have been thinking of visiting NYC again, but dreaded trying to find enough GF options for dining. I am not worried now…the only problem is finding a flight and the funds to eat my way through the Big Apple.