Portland

Tula Gluten-Free Bakery and Cafe in Portland

Tula Gluten-Free Bakery Cafe

I got back from my third trip to Oregon last week. It was another very busy business trip but also really fun. I started my week-long visit by renting a car and heading east out of the city. Before I hit the highway, I made sure to visit the NE section of Portland to pick up some breakfast at Tula Gluten-Free Bakery. I had scones from Tula before, but I wanted to go and check out this place myself. I am glad I did.

There is something so comforting that has the words “Gluten-Free” in the name of the restaurant. I walked into Tula and just felt normal. There were people enjoying coffee and most importantly, lots of gluten-free treats. I spent a good ten minutes looking at the gorgeous display of gluten-free food before deciding on a ham and cheese roll for breakfast. I knew I was also going to take lots of treats for the road, but I wanted to pace myself.

The best thing about Tula’s (besides being 100% GF, of course) is how clear they are with labeling. They label things that have dairy, eggs, nuts, etc. This is especially helpful for people managing multiple allergies.

I was more than happy with everything I got from Tula’s including the ham and cheese roll for breakfast and a walnut jam scone, a parmesan/cheddar scone, and a piece of banana  bread to go. I seriously wanted one of everything but limited myself!

If you are in Portland, stop at Tula Gluten-Free Bakery. You will not be disappointed.

Tula Gluten Free Bakery Cafe
4943 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Suite 101
Portland, OR 97211
503 764-9727

 

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New York, USA

Hurricane Sandy and the Gluten-Free Community

I have neglected this blog for too long. I am sorry about that, dear readers, but my recent efforts have been focused on my Gluten-Free Fun blog. I have been working tirelessly to help those with Celiac and on a necessary gluten-free diet after Hurricane Sandy ravaged our communities. You have all seen the news, so you know how horrible things are here in the tri-state area. Last night, we got blasted with the first snow of the season. Parts of already hard-hit areas accumulated up to 13 inches of snow! Everyone is reaching their breaking points. I am lucky I have never lost power and I have finally convinced my mother to come stay with me after 11 days without power, heat, or hot water. Her biggest problem was actually finding gas to come here!

Anyway, I wanted to share with you links about the storm for those of you who want to help, those of you looking for gluten-free food, and for those of you who are just curious about what is going on in NY, NJ, and CT after Hurricane Sandy.

Gluten-Free Hurricane Relief Efforts Update

Here is a summary of my posts over the past week. Information was getting a little hard to manage, so hopefully this list helps you.
Gluten-Free Hurricane Relief: How to Help
Original post of where to donate, how to help, where to volunteer, and where to find gluten-free food in the NYC areaHurricane Help from Gluten-Free Companies
A list of companies that are helping to support the hurricane relief efforts

Gluten-Free Hurricane Relief: Where to donate and find gluten-free food
Long Island
Long Island Cares
Freeport, Long Island Drop-off Center
Island Harvest

New York City/Staten Island
City Harvest
Food Bank of NYC
21st District of Queens, NY
Shop Rite in New Dorp, SI

New Jersey
Community Food Bank of NJ

Westchester
Three Dogs Bakery

Hurricane Sandy: My Personal Reflections