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Great Gluten Free Breads And Goodies--earth Fair


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Maybe a lot of you alread know, but I came across some great fresh breads, cakes and pies and cookies that are all gluten free at EarthFare Grocery Store. I felt like I had died and went to heaven when I stumbled on to them right before Christmas. They even had chocolate goodies as well! EarthFare is a small grocery store chain, I live here in SC, not sure where others are located. Check it out. Now I will not have to bake bread again.....unless I want to...LOL!!


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They're based out of Asheville, NC and have maybe a dozen or so stores. They have a great gluten free selection also.

I had an issue with them though, and have refused to buy gluten-free baked goods since then from then. They had very confusing signage pertaining to a carrot cake, and it took me FOREVER to get a response from them. But that's just me wanting to make a point! <_<

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Yep, they are based out of Asheville. If you go to the site you can see where all of their stores are. I have tried some of their gluten free bakery items and I haven't had a problem. I agree with Lizard though, the signage isn't great. I do a lot of shopping at the store here in Raleigh (on my way there in just a bit) and occasionally at a store down in SC when I travel with DH on business. Neither store has great signage and you have to read all of the ingredients carefully because the items are mixed in with the rest of the bakery products.

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They're based out of Asheville, NC and have maybe a dozen or so stores. They have a great gluten free selection also.

I had an issue with them though, and have refused to buy gluten-free baked goods since then from then. They had very confusing signage pertaining to a carrot cake, and it took me FOREVER to get a response from them. But that's just me wanting to make a point! <_<

I saw the carrot cake today when I was there and I see what you mean. It was a little confusing figuring out what was wheat free vs. gluten free vs. all the other bakery items. I have never tried any of the cakes there before.

I like to get their sandwich roll/hamburger bun though. So far it's the best I've tasted.

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