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Beware Of Bakers Joy

ksymonds84

By ksymonds84
in Gluten-Free Restaurants

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ksymonds84 Enthusiast
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I have mentioned before that my husband and I own restaurants. My husband is also the local restaurant association president so we see alot of kitchens. Alot of steak houses will spray the steaks so they won't stick to the grill with a restaurant supply source that is like Pam but some also use the bakers joy (contains wheat). Not trying to scare anyone, the restaurants that are known for gluten free menu's such as carraba's and outback do NOT use this practice. Just want to give a heads up on something you should ask about if going to a steak house that is not gluten savvy.

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*bangs head against computer* WHY??? what is the point of having wheat in cooking spray??? And on steak too?? One of the easiest foods to get gluten-free???

Well thanks for the heads up anyway :rolleyes: any other tricks we should be worried about?

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*bangs head against computer* WHY??? what is the point of having wheat in cooking spray??? And on steak too?? One of the easiest foods to get gluten-free???

Well thanks for the heads up anyway :rolleyes: any other tricks we should be worried about?

Yes, I agree that there isn't a good reason to do this. Bakers Joy is usually used for the Pantry Chef for Dessert items so again if ordering a dessert make sure they don't use bakers joy. Don't know of anymore tricks but can suggest a couple of things. Chefs are always proud of their kitchens and their food, always ask for them if you can or call ahead to talk to them. They don't mind (unless your calling them during the peak of business) talking about the preparation of your food infact, they usually enjoy it (the good ones). I would never just ask to see the manager because the front of the house usually doesn't get involved with the food preparation and may misunderstand. Also, always try to dine when its not as busy such as before the rush or after the rush then chances of accidental cc are fewer or hopeful nil. Your more expensive restaurants with a culinary chef are always your best bet since almost everything is made from scratch and they know exactly what goes into every item. My fine dining chef just ordered me some chestnut flour that he's excited about, I don't know what I'm going to do with it yet...I'm not anything close to a chef :lol:

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