The Garden Grill Breakfast - Epcot

This morning, my daughters and I had breakfast at The Garden Grill in The Land Pavilion at Epcot.

Four years ago, we had dinner at The Garden Grill, but did not enjoy it enough to return.  You can read my dinner review here.

Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen - Magic Kingdom

Yesterday, my daughters and I had lunch at Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen, the Jungle Cruise themed restaurant in Adventureland at the Magic Kingdom.



Skipper Canteen, which is staffed by the crew of the fun loving Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd., features Asian, South American, and African cuisine.  The chefs at Skipper Canteen have put together an impressive allergy-friendly menu.  It lists options for people with gluten/wheat, milk, egg, soy, fish/shellfish, and peanut/tree nut allergies.  If gluten/wheat is listed under a dish on the menu, it is safe to eat.  On a previous visit, a chef told me that they only use gluten free tamari soy sauce in the restaurant, which shows Disney's commitment to serving people with special diets.

Satu'li Canteen - Disney's Animal Kingdom

We arrived in Orlando last night, and our first stop today was Pandora - The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

We managed to get to the park when it opened at 8:00, and headed straight to Satu'li Canteen, Pandora's fast casual restaurant, for breakfast.  The theming is that long ago it was an RDA mess hall, but now Na'vi art and cultural items adorn this dining facility.  There were only a few other diners in Satu'li Canteen when it opened, because everyone else was rushing to wait in line for Avatar Flight of Passage or Na'vi River Journey.  We did ride Na'vi River Journey after breakfast, and only had to wait about an hour, but Avatar Flight of Passage had over a three hour wait when we checked, so that will have to wait for another day.

Zuvii Pancake and Waffle Mix

This morning, we made banana pancakes with Zuvii Pancake and Waffle Mix.  The mix contains organic white rice flour, Zuvii organic banana flour, organic potato starch, organic cane sugar, baking powder (potato starch, cream of tartar, sodium bicarbonate), sea salt, baking soda, xanthan gum, and organic cinnamon.  It is packaged in a facility that processes soy, tree nuts, and dairy.

We made a double recipe, whisking together 2 cups of Zuvii mix, 2 1/2 cups of lowfat milk, 2 large eggs, and 1/4 cup of grapeseed oil.  We had a lot of pancakes left over, but froze them for future meals.

Gluten Free in San Francisco

Since moving to California last July, we have been to San Francisco four times.  It is an hour and a half from where we live, so it makes for a fun day trip.

We always eat breakfast at Mariposa's San Francisco Ferry Building Bakeshop, which you can read about here.  Last weekend, my husband and I split a Pain au Chocolat and an apple turnover, my new favorite pastry at Mariposa.  When we lived in Orlando, I used to order the Pain au Chocolat online.  Mariposa does ship a selection of their baked goods, but they are best fresh from one of their bakeshops.

The Greater Knead Bagels & Bagel Chips

October 5, 2021 Update - The Greater Knead now makes 12 varieties of bagels, and classic, cinnamon sugar, and everything soft pretzel nuggets.  

Three years ago, I discovered Sweet Note gluten free New York style bagels, the best bagels I have had since my celiac diagnosis. Sweet Note is now known as The Greater Knead, and recently started making gluten free bagel chips, so I decided it was time to write a new review of their amazing products.

The Greater Knead makes three types of bagel chips - plain, everything, and cinnamon raisin. The first time I ordered them online, I chose the 3 variety chip cups, so I could try them all.  All products from The Greater Knead are made in a dedicated facility, and are free of the top 12 common allergens - wheat (gluten), dairy, tree nuts, peanuts, soy, egg, fish, shellfish, corn, sesame, mustard and oats.  They are also non-GMO.

Rigatoni Carbonara with Pancetta & Peas

Since school started, we have been eating dinner during the work week at our school's Cafe, but lately, Friday has become pasta night at our house.

My favorite brand of gluten free dry pasta is Le Veneziane, which you can read about here.

The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium - Universal CityWalk

I was surprised when my friend Debbie, a fellow celiac and Disney lover, messaged me earlier this week that she had a new favorite restaurant in Orlando, The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium.

The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium opened on Universal CityWalk after we moved to California, so I have not had a chance to try it yet.  In my private Facebook group, Gluten Free in Orlando, I have read some mixed reviews, but Debbie had a great experience.

Copita Tequileria y Comida - Sausalito, California

On our drive to Napa over Easter break, we stopped in Sausalito, which is across the bay from San Francisco.

We decided to have lunch at Copita Tequileria y Comida, because their lunch and dinner menus are 100% gluten free, and they had great reviews on the Find Me Gluten Free app.

Gluten Free in Napa, California

Over Easter break, we spent three nights in Napa, California.  My husband and I stayed at Inn on Randolph, an amazing 100% gluten free bed and breakfast.  You can read my review here.

If we lived closer to Napa, I would probably eat at C CASA once a week.