Mayhem in LA
and THE SENSITIVE BAKER


Dear Readers:

It's been awhile, so definitely time for a new post. Since I last blogged about pumpkin seeds, a lot has happened. First, I went trick or treating.

Trick or treating in LA is so much fun, because these HOLLYWOOD types take their decorating seriously. I've never seen anything like it. Everyone, seriously, goes all out. And guess what? People don't just give out treats for the kids, they give out wine and vodka to the grown ups. (I was on antibiotics for Bronchitis, so got left out of that fun). But if any of you are considering a trip to Los Angeles, might I recommend late October? Halloween is actually a bigger holiday in LA than Christmas. Suffice it to say, we had a blast!

Next, on to the Writer's Strike. As some of you may know, I have two careers. The other one is TV writing. Which I can't do now. Because we're all on strike. So I've been walking the picket lines with my other writer friends. Here, for your viewing pleasure, is my favorite strike anthem.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0I_tWfKM8ik


And now, on to food. I've been sampling some really great GF products recently, and I want to share the wealth.

Earlier this week, I went with my very pregnant friend Rachel to The Sensitive Baker for a little TLC. Her husband is also on strike, he wrote the movie Norbit, but now he's twiddling his thumbs, waiting for the baby and hoping to have a job sometime in the foreseeable future. So we bought him half a dozen gluten-free lemon poppy seed muffins to cheer him up, and it did the trick. The Sensitive Baker is a dedicated GF Bakery that sells locally, but also ships, so you too may order some of their delicious products. Beware that they use eggs, tree nuts, and soy. Check out their site here

http://www.sensitivebaker.com

I also sampled their light, moist, and fantastic Chocolate Zucchini Muffin, which no-one would ever guess was GF. And then, my most favorite find, their BAGELS!!!



This is a REAL bagel, an old-fashioned bagel, with no GF grittiness or bitterness. Its texture was all bagel, as was its flavor. Seriously, one of the best bagels I've had since I left NY, home of the bagel. Kudos to the Sensitive Baker for her gift to breakfast. (Please read the ingredient lists on her products before ordering to make sure they are safe for you). Most of all, the woman who started this bakery, Sandee Hier, was so nice and friendly and forthcoming with info about her products, it made me want to go back over and over again. Her staff was competent, and there was none of the attitude I had previously experienced at Babycakes in NY. This is a bakery making outstanding products, with a mission to help those on special diets, SENSITIVELY.

Stay tuned, Amy's Kitchen just sent me some new GF/CF products to review, so I'll be back with that soon.

Peace and Happy Hanukkah!

Cybele