Sunflower Market, Orem UT

I know I said a while ago how Sunflower Market in Orem, Utah was no help to me during the beginnings of my GF diet. Or really ever. I was there a couple months ago when I saw this entire section of gluten free stuff. Now this is the kind of stuff that you buy if you're in a hurry, or new at the diet, this is the place to shop..this little kiosk. It's all so expensive and once you get better at the diet, you'll realize you don't need to buy this kind of stuff.

It's right next to the meat section.

Gluten-Free Teacher

This is a comment I got from Traci. I just simply copied it.

"I'm Traci from HealthyDealsNSteals.com. I teach people how to save money at health and natural food stores. I post our local online ads and show you how to save more off the sale price ads.

I also teach classes at Sunflower Market and will be teaching a gluten free class on Wednesday night. Here is the information on it.

A gluten free diet can be expensive! Come learn ways to save money every month on your grocery bill and make gluten free products more affordable!

Also--we're learning to bake with gluten free products. We're making:

* Gluten Free Sandwich Bread with Raspberry Butter (No Kneading Required and it Tastes Delicious!!)
* Moist Coconut Cake Made with Almond Flour
* And Delicious Quinoa Chocolate Chip Cookies

**Be Prepared to come Hungry. You get to eat EVERYTHING I make!!**

Wednesday, May 26, 2010
6pm-7pm
Sunflower Market, Orem
Deli Area
1375 South State, Orem

Kids are welcome to come and listen and taste, however there are no toys or entertainment provided.

Please let anyone you know about it and hope to see you there!"

Stella Lucy

I've been visiting my family in San Clemente, California, and have visited (more than 3 times in 2 weeks) this gluten free market near Del Mar street. It's amazing! It's called Stella Lucy Gluten-Free Market . I walk in there care-free and if I have any questions on products I've never tried, they tell me how they are. They'll soon be moving to a larger location so they can carry meats & more refrigerated items but for now, it's this little location. It's right next to Velvet yogurt.

They don't carry this bread, which I was bummed about, but I found other solutions :)

Winder Farms

The other day, at Earth Fest, I strolled over to the Winder Farm booth because I was so hungry & thirsty, and saw a huge jug of apple juice ready to be poured to anyone who asked. He told me it was totally organic, and pure apples. Then we got to more talking and ten minutes later, I'm walking away with a free jug of apple juice, and a free cooler. Not only did I get free stuff but I signed up for 5 months FREE for groceries to be delivered to my door step (which is what Winder Farms do...by the way.)

I asked about GF stuff, and they are very aware that there's a need for it. They try to mark things that are GF. All of their meat is totally organic, and if it's not, they post it in the grocer list. And the guy I talked to gave me his card so I can inform him about GF stuff that they should start stoking. Sounds like a really great thing! It's going to make my grocery trips a LOT shorter.

Grocrey Stores

If you are Utah resident, and can find a Harmon's near you, find it! They have aisles & aisles of gluten-free selections & substitutes. I go there for my big shopping, and it has yet to fail me. If you walk in on the east side, and walk straight til' you reach the "healthy solutions" aisles, you'll most likely find an employee there named Katherine. I talk to her almost every-time I go because she is the one in charge of inventories for GF items. She's really helpful and really cute too (that's always a plus). The first time I was there, I was struggling because I didn't expect everything to be so expensive, but she weaved me in and out of the aisles and gave me the secrets to what is overpriced and tasty and what is overpriced and nasty. There's a difference. Oh! And their fresh meat has a wide variety to choose from. The meat guys are friendly to talk to and know their all the facts of the Harmon's meat. Another reason I love Harmon's is that they like to put in requests. So if you ever see a box there, or really any grocery store, write in something that you are in need of but can only find it at a certain store, write it down and they'll supply it. The greater the numbers, the more likely it will actually happen.

Good Earth is a great place. They don't have a MASSIVE selection, but the selection they do have, is real nice. And sometimes, they have days where employees will be handing out recipes or samples of gluten-free items to make our lives that much easier. And the people there are the best! So laid back and sincere. I will soon get on their email or phone list, and they will let me know when they have their food eating days. Harmon's I think does this too.

You would think Sunflower Market here in Orem, Utah would be great find for anyone on the GF diet, but it's really not. I talk to the people there, and they barely know what it is. Some people had to call their manager to meet with me. I tried to talk to the meat guy about the fillers & marination, and he just handed me a brochure that was useless. I read through it like 4 times before leaving the market, and couldn't figure out how it answered any of the questions I asked him.

I have met some GF people and they worship the place, so it's really up to you. I'm still new at this, so it helps me when I'm in panic mode and can grab an employee there that can help me out.

Places I haven't gone since my diagnosis: (I'll report back when I go to them)

My mom tells me that Trader Joes has tons of GF items to choose from. And you can ship things... preorder them and you won't regret it...everything from Traders is a dream.

Whole Foods Market I'm sure will have things to choose from.