Gluten-Free at American Girl Cafe

Posted by A Gluten-Free Guide on December 12th, 2006


The American Girl phenomenon started after I was out of the target demographic. If you are unacquainted with the force that is “American Girl” let me tell you it is quite an enterprise. You can purchase a doll exactly to your specifications, skin tone, eye color, hair color etc. Then of course they have every possible outfit and accessory a little girl could imagine. Then there are the books, t-shirts, key chains and various other “American Girl” branded items.

I braved the crowded New York storefront in search of a gift for my youngest sister Gabby. I must say I had a mixed feeling of awe and nostalgia as I explored the 4 floors of the store. I would have loved to spend an entire day in this place if it had existed when I was a little girl.

Well, the American Girl store not only sells dolls but it also has a Café. Imagine getting tea service in this type of wonderland with your American Girl dolls. Now imagine being able to get GLUTEN FREE tea service. That’s right, if you call the café in advance you can get tea sandwiches served on gluten free bread, accompanied by gluten free scones, cookies and sorbet for dessert.

There are currently American Girl Stores in Los Angeles, New York and Chicago. Just the thought of a little girl being able to feel “normal” while eating gluten free with her American Girl warms my heart.

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ByTheBay said,

December 13, 2006 @ 10:58 pm

Thanks for your comment in my blog. BTW, here is another recipe that uses cardamom:

http://glutenfreebay.blogspot.com/2006/11/spice-is-almost-right-quinoa-pilaf-with.html

I posted that recipe after eating it hot as soon as it was done, but it turns out it’s even tastier the following day, served at room temp!

Catherine said,

December 15, 2006 @ 2:15 am

Ooh, even better, I have been looking for a good quinoa salad recipe and I was hoping to do something other than dessert with the cardamom. I can’t wait to try this. I will let you know how it goes.

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