Mariann

Two Cafe and Boutique

Chagrin Falls

https://www.twocafeandboutique.com

Checked out Two Cafe and Boutique today and came away with an Americano and a fresh made Organic Egg Scramble with gf toast!

Check out their site for the full menu. You’ll see consideration made for allergens but be advised that this is not a dedicated gluten free establishment. That being said, they were very knowledgeable and considerate to my questions.

They also have available prepackaged baked goods from a dedicated gf kitchen in Chagrin Falls, OH.

About Two Cafe & Boutique

The Two Foundation was started in 2013 to bridge the gap that exists between high school or a sheltered workshop and community employment for individuals with exceptionalities.

The Two Foundation brings awareness to the community about how to celebrate diversity, and how to focus on an individual’s strengths. We believe in full integration of the local workforce.

The starting point is our training center: The Two Café and Boutique. The Two Café and Boutique is more than a local farm – to – fork café and coffee shop, we exist to provide real work experience and employment for individuals with exceptionalities in a fully integrated setting.

The cafe is not only a place you can count on for healthy, and local food. It is a place where you can truly make a difference in the world!

Dang Good Foods

Lakewood

https://www.danggoodfoods.com/

Dang Good Foods

13735 Madison Ave

LAKEWOOD, OH 44107

+1 216-785-9321

Shared by Carolyn!

Oh! What a treat for us!Despite the fact that our choices were limited due to all my allergies (seafood -all, celiac plus dairy, it just isn’t worth the bother sometimes to venture out for food cooked by a restaurant.)
But I was so intrigued by – “Singapore street food” and – a local Lakewood business run by – a husband and wife- with lots of “let us know your allergies” notices, and places to list them- black rice pudding- after we placed our carry out order online, a phone call from the wife, asking if they could sub the pork w chicken bc of a gluten uncertainty with a pork ingredient! (we longtime celiacs know that’s a good sign, paying attention)

We got our food. I will order one heat level up next time but it was a great start. It was exciting to try different food.

Dang Good Foods is also on FB. They frequently post a closed sign when they “sell out” of food for the day. Also a good sign.

Cornbread

Cornbread

Ingredients

1 1/2 c yellow cornmeal

1 c multipurpose g-f flour blend

1 T baking powder

3/4 t salt

1/2 t baking soda

1 c buttermilk

3 large eggs

1/2 c butter, melted

Optional add in: 1 c corn kernels

Method

Preheat oven to 375. Convection at 350*

Melt butter in oven in an 8” baking pan. This will happen quickly in the hot oven so keep an eye on the butter to avoid burning.

Let cool slightly.

In a large mixing bowl blend together the cornmeal, gf flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.

Set aside.

In a large measuring cup measure the buttermilk, add the eggs to the buttermilk and whisk gently.

Create a well in the dry ingredients.

Add the buttermilk/egg mixture to the dry ingredients and fold three or four stirs.

Add the melted butter to the mixture – reserve the buttery pan for baking the bread.

Fold the mixture together to incorporate fully.

Let rest 5 minutes.

Spread any residual butter around the sides of the baking pan to grease pan.

Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25 minutes.

Serve warm drizzled with maple syrup or honey or let cool for use in other recipes. See our recipe for Crabcakes in our Entree category

Lemon Caper Aioli and Horseradish Cocktail Sauce

Lemon Caper Aioli

Ingredients

1/3 c. mayonnaise

1 ½ T. chives – minced

1 T. capers – light chop

¼ t. lemon zest

2 t. lemon juice

¼ t. Tabasco

1/8 t. garlic – minced

Method

In medium bowl, combine ingredients.

Mix well.

Chill to blend flavors.

Serve with lemon slices.

Use for Crabcakes, Vegetable Fritters, Steamed Artichokes, etc.

Horseradish Cocktail Sauce

Ingredients

1 C. ketchup (g/f)

2 T. prepared horseradish (g/f) – not fresh/not sauce

2 T. honey

Method

In medium bowl, combine ingredients.

Mix sauce ingredients.

Serve chilled with lemon slices.

Adjust ingredients as desired for taste.

Use for Crabcakes, Shrimp Cocktail, Stuffed Oysters, Clam Fritters etc.

Crabcakes with Lemon Caper Aioli and Horseradish Cocktail Sauce

Crabcakes

Ingredients

2 t olive oil

½ c green onion – small dice

1 t garlic, minced

1/3 c roasted red pepper – small dice

¼ c mayonnaise

2 T chives; minced

½ t lemon zest

1 T lemon juice

¼ t Tabasco or pepper sauce

1 t Old Bay seasoning

1 – 2 eggs, lightly beaten

2 – 3 c corn bread – gluten free, day old and crumbled. See recipe at our recipe page

1 # lump crab meat

Method

Heat oven to 400.

In a large bowl, crumble the cornbread.

Set aside.

In a medium saucepan, saute onion and garlic to soft and translucent.

Add red pepper to the saute mix to warm through.

Add the sauté mix, the mayo, chives, lemon zest, juice, Old Bay and pepper sauce and the eggs to the cornbread.

Blend well.

Fold in crabmeat.

The mix should be moist – add small amounts of mayo as needed

For appetizers form cakes using an ice cream scoop, for entree servings form with a double scoop and chill for 1 hour.

For appetizers sized cakes, bake on parchment lined trays 12 minutes or to golden brown. For entree sized cakes, bake 18 – 20 minutes or to golden brown.

Alternatively the cakes can be panfried in a saute pan over medium heat with 1 t olive oil.

Serve with Lemon Caper Aioli and/or Cocktail Sauce and lemon slices. See recipes at our recipe page.