Mariann

BOSS chicknbeer!

https://www.bosschicknbeer.com

Hello All. Here with Good News!

Last year, on the final day of Lent, I went to BOSS Chicknbeer for lunch and found out that they had offered a fish fry for the season and I had missed it!

FISH IS BACK FOR 2026. Starting this Friday, 2/13/26 BOSS will be including fish on the menu. On top of that wonderful piece of news BOSS is also offering their ORIGINAL MENU! That means that onion rings are also included on the spring menu!

If you are a BOSS fan get there soon. If you are unaware, get there and enjoy.

Do Not Forget To Order The Gluten Free Versions as BOSS does have some traditional offerings on the menu! Specify gluten free, stay safe!

BEST WINGS IN THE ‘LAND!

GLUTEN-FREE & PLANT-BASED options + we have LOTS of locally-sourced BEER!

Stop in for DELICIOUS FOOD + GREAT BREWS + some 90s hip hop

…& leave as a FRIEND!

YO! At Boss, we don’t mess around when it comes

to seasoning! So let us know where you’re at, on a scale

of HEAVY D to MC LYTE & we’ll adjust!

Locations:

BEREA / BAY VILLAGE / SEVEN HILLS (PARMA) / CUYAHOGA FALLS!

Brick and Vine

https://www.brickandvinerestaurant.com

A new restaurant, Brick and Vine, has opened in Brecksville, OH. Located at 8903 Brecksville Rd. – intersection of Rt 82 and Rt 21.

Service hours begin at 3:00 pm – Tuesday thru Saturday

We dined with Brick and Vine this past weekend. Our server informed us that everything on the menu is gluten free. Staff with gf needs enables this menu!

Arancini was our starter! It has been many years since I was able to enjoy Arancini in a restaurant. It was perfectly made. Crispy outside, creamy and wonderful on the inside. Sadly, it is stuffed with chorizo making it NOT a vegetarian option. I hope they will offer this with variations over the months ahead. While I like chorizo it would not be me go-to for this item. Still, the plating was beautiful and the dish plentiful.

Salads were also beautifully plated. We chose the wedge and the caesar salads both of which were plentiful. Half the wedge came home with us!

Our entree choices were the Tortelloni alla Vodka (a creamy tomato sauce) and the Fried Chicken Sandwich (topped with shaved fennel)! First thing I noted about the sandwich was the great bun! Seriously, the sandwich was super good but the bun was probably the BEST gf bun I’ve ever had in a restaurant. Both dishes were super good!

Our server requested that we order our entire meal up front as this enables the kitchen to time the service according to the dishes requested. By ordering everything up front it enables them to have runners remove plates and deliver new plates in a smooth transition. It worked well for us in terms of food service AND we were not neglected by our server – Emma – she was on task and managed to check in on us to make sure everything was going as it should.

Our desserts were the the Basque Cheesecake and the Frozen Key Lime ‘Pie’. I’m not such a cheesecake lover but I must say that this cheesecake was really good! The Key Lime dessert is more of a whipped key lime chiffon type thing and is really good the next day (cold but not frozen). We were too full to enjoy dessert at the restaurant so brought it home for next morning breakfast. It was wonderful!

RUST BELT RIDERS

https://www.rustbeltriders.com

HELLO ALL! This post is not about gluten free except for the weekly can I dump at the RBR collection site:). There are over 40 of them in Cuyahoga County

If you do not already know about RBR, and you cook at home to handle your diet, which many of us do, you may be interested in the collection or drop off sites for your household food waste.

From the RBR webpage…..

We are a Worker-Owned cooperative dedicated to climate resilience, food autonomy, and workplace democracy.

Our mission is to “Feed People, Not Landfills”

We do this by providing people, organizations and businesses a composting solution for their food waste. This organic material is made into compost which serves as the base for our soil blends, that in turn nourishes the very food that we grow within our region.

This is our commitment to a circular, regional economy with roots firmly planted in solidarity, autonomy and connection.

We believe the work we do is as important as how we do it, practicing workplace democracy while engaging with this mission.

Update from Mariann…..I’ve been a member of RBR composting program since its inception with residential collection – about 8 years. I believe strongly in not discarding food waste in landfills. #1. food waste is material gold for reconditioning our soils. RBR turns that waste into soil. #2. Our food, especially plant material, is full of water. I do not want water discarded into landfills where it is then captured and imprisoned. Water is just too valuable a resource.

RBR is currently in discussions with area communities in Cuyahoga County to contract for municipal compost collection. If you live in Beachwood, Shaker, University Heights or Cleveland Hts. connect with your community’s waste department to see if they are participating or will participate soon. Otherwise, check out the drop off sites, sign up to be a member and begin to collect your food waste.

Pierre’s Ice Cream

www.https://pierres.com

Recently a follower shared this communication from Cleveland’s own Pierre’s Ice Cream.

One question we’re always asked is: Does Pierre’s make any flavors that are gluten free?

The answer: Absolutely!

Pierre’s offers many gluten free flavors and treats, including favorites like Black Raspberry Chip, Nuts About Buckeyes and our famous French Vanilla.

Other delicious gluten free options include Pierre’s Slender® No Sugar Added Reduced Fat Ice Cream, Pierre’s Sherbet and Pierre’s Sorbet.

Here are just some of our many gluten free flavors:

Pierre’s Sea Salt Caramel Toffee Crunch Ice Cream

Homestyle Wild Mountain Blackberry

Vanilla Frozen Yogurt

Raspberry Sorbet

Rainbow Sherbet

How do you find out for yourself which Pierre’s flavors and products are gluten free?

Look for the words “Gluten Free” in the bullet list on each pierres.com flavor page.

You can also search for this statement in the product checklist located on the side panel of every Pierre’s container.

Still not sure? Just ask and we’ll let you know!

Either way, we love making flavors and treats anyone can enjoy.

After all, so many options mean so many more reasons to smile!

Fully Gluten Free

Columbus Area/Delaware OH

https://fullyglutenfree.com

Last weekend my friends took a trip to Delaware, OH just for the heck of it. The temperatures for the weekend were going to be warmer than in the CLE. Seemed like a good reason to get out of town. They saw this market and very thoughtfully went in and grabbed me some goodies! The bakery was great! The website is chock full of information and suggestions so be sure to check it out before you go.

This calls for a ROADTRIP!

256 S. Sandusky St., Delaware, OH 43015

from the webpage……

At our bakehouse, we’re not your typical bakery – we’re a vibrant, busy hub dedicated to bringing you the freshest, most delicious gluten-free treats. We believe in quality, innovation, and a commitment to zero waste, all while serving our customers with passion and care.

Freshness Every Day – No Waste, No Compromise

Unlike the typical bakery schedule, we’re here for you every day, operating two shifts seven days a week to keep up with the demand of our loyal customers.

Our products are made fresh daily, and whatever doesn’t sell immediately goes to retail the same night.

Since we don’t have a bakery case, everything we make is offered fresh based on availability, so be sure to follow us on social media or give us a call for the latest updates.

We’re proud to say we’ve perfected the art of keeping things fresh – everything we make can be just as perfect out of the freezer as it is the moment it’s made.