Rice and beans

A friend of mine eats rice and beans for lunch all the time and loves it. Somehow, it's just never been on my radar. She uses black beans, brown rice, stirs in some cheddar, and then hot sauce to taste. I've also heard of people dicing up some tomato (I would love that!). I am not a hot sauce kind of girl, though. Well I'm not a hot anything kind of girl actually. I'll season with salt and pepper but I'm trying to think of a more interesting seasoning to use!

Also- headed to Figo tonight to try the gluten free pasta!

Nava

I haven't been to Nava in years but I remember enjoying it when I was there last. I had plans to go last night that ended up canceled but I checked their menu online (as I always do before eating anywhere) and they have a dedicated gluten free menu that's pretty extensive. I will for sure add this to my list of nicer restaurants to go to when I have an occasion.

Click on menu highlights to find the gfree menu

Figo

Sweet, sweet Italian food. I have done a pretty good job at not feeling like I'm missing out on all things Italian by substituting rice or quinoa pasta when I make it at home. But I haven't stepped foot into an Italian restaurant is nearly a year. All that is about to change! Figo has come to my rescue.

Their awesome menu with plenty of gluten free items

Bear Maker Bakery

I'm at one of my favorite coffee shops right now and the owner, knowing that I'm gluten free, just brought me a sample of some gfree cookies that were dropped off. I've never been the hugest cookie person, but this thing is freaking amazing. It's the best gfree cookie I've had so far. They're not available for purchase just yet, but I'll be keeping up with Bear Maker Bakery and plan to order some as soon as I can!