Many of you already know that BJs has a gluten free pizza available (http://www.bjsbrewhouse.com/). Gluten free pizza crusts are becoming available in so many chain restaurants; BJ's is on the growing list of restaurants that now cater to the gluten free community. The gluten free "issue" is addressed prominently on the BJ's website and there are several choices, but the pizza is probably the most popular item (http://www.bjsbrewhouse.com/menus/gluten-menu-options). It is quite nice to be able to go to a restaurant and know that you are guaranteed to find something that everyone will enjoy. Gluten free pizzas have definitely improved over the years. I can remember being amazed to find one several years ago at Uno's pizzeria in San Diego (http://www.unos.com/nutrition.php) but I wasn't terribly impressed with the taste and texture. As with many early-generation gluten free baked goods, it was crumbly and sandy; sometimes it was good, and other times, it was not so good. In contrast, the gluten free crust at BJ's is crispy and it actually holds together. It doesn't crumble into tiny pieces! Of course, it is not as delicious as a pizza crust I might make in my own home -- the recipe in my book comes to mind -- but when you're out in a restaurant with your friends and family it makes for a very satisfying treat. Moreover, all toppings that are available on non gluten free pizzas at BJ's are available on the gluten free crust, with the exception of the meatballs. If you haven't already done so, check out BJ's and satisfy those pizza cravings that you undoubtedly have!
The other big news at BJ's is the introduction of the gluten free "Pizookie". I went to BJ's for the first time just recently, but apparently a Pizookie is a freshly baked cookie that is served a la mode right out of the oven. These sweet, melty treats are famous on the BJ's menu, and not surprisingly, they are full of gluten! Well, this has all changed with the new gluten free Pizookie. Currently there is only one flavor available, the Chocolate Chip. After hearing all the hype about Pizookies from our non gluten free friends, we definitely had to order one when we saw the advertisement which proudly proclaimed the introduction of the gluten free version. It was good and satisfying, but I have to admit that it could have been cooked a little longer. It was slightly doughy. But overall, it was fun to be able to order a Pizookie and there is little I like more than chocolate chip cookies with vanilla ice cream.
Want to make gluten free pizza at home? Or gluten free chocolate chip cookies? Try our cookbook! http://www.noexcusesglutenfreecookbook.com/
Hiç yorum yok:
Yorum Gönder