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Now That’s a Saturday
March 30th, 2009 | caitlin | Categories: The Basket, Uncategorized
Tagged: Calgary Farmer's Market, GF Patisserie, Gluten Free Bread, Gluten Free Calgary, Little Jack Horner Pies, Old Country Sausage Shop

For the first time in a long time, Fiance and I had a Saturday morning that was remotely free of plans. By ‘remotely’ I mean: No scheduled activities or plans made prior to a month ahead of time.

This is a big deal to us. This never happens. So of course, we had to make some plans because free time freaks us out. We chose to shop.

First Stop: GF Patisserie.

GF Patisserie is like Disney Land for Celiac’s. As we pull off the highway I begin to vibrate in anticipation.

On the list this weekend:

• Sandwich Bread (you haven’t lived until you’ve had their sandwich bread),
• Cupcakes
• Hot Dog Buns.

The only thing they didn’t have was hot dog buns – SOLD OUT. I had mixed feelings about this. Happy that they sold out – selling out means that they will make them again and it means that I am not alone in my quest for hot dogs. Sad they sold out – selling out means I didn’t get a chance to have  hot dogs this weekend. All is not lost. I will have a hot dog soon!

Second Stop: The Calgary Farmer’s Market.

Once you get past the fact that farmer’s markets are listed #5 on the Stuff White People Like list, it really is an enjoyable time.

Here is a list of notable favourites at the market:

Old Country Sausage Shop.

Very knowledgeable staff and an epic selection of GF goodies. This is also where we get hot dogs. Seriously people, they taste like normal hot dogs. It’s like a trip into your childhood with these hot dogs.  The selection is huge: cold smoked sausage (7 varieties), fermented sausage (8 varieties), fresh sausage (11 varieties), cooked sausage (4 varieties), and hot smoked and ready to eat (14 varieties).

Absolutely Fabulous

Absolutely Fabulous is the not only the name of the company, but also indicative of the items they sell. Some notable favourites are: Coconut Chicken Skewers, Smoked Trout Cheesecakes, Crab Cakes and Springrolls. There is also a selection of Fresh Weekly GF Specials, featuring things like: Chili Avocado Mousse, Layered Sombrero Dip and Spinach & Artichoke Heart Dunk. Oh so good!

Little Jack Horner Homemade Meat Pies.

All be it not a place you would assume had GF options, they have some great selections. Some notable favourites are: Pate Chinoise, Fisherman’s Pie, and Spicy vegetarian. From the freezer to the table…no mess. My kind of cooking!

Go forth and plan a Saturday shopping trip. You wont be disappointed.

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