For years, I ate gluten free. I learned to tolerate the weird consistency of gluten free food. And then... I had cancer surgery and my surgeon put me together with a nutrition team. I'm learning to eat healthier. I've also learned two other life changing (for me) facts:
1) I am lactose intolerant. Who boy, does that explain a lot. Wow.
2) I can tolerate gluten. Who boy! I'm like a kid in a candy store!
In an effort to eat better, lose weight, and still enjoy some of that gluten filled deliciousness, I am visiting one gluten loaded bakery each month and partaking in one or two items from their menu. Believe it or not, I spend a lot of time looking up bakeries, checking out their menus and their online reviews, looking at pictures... (drooling a little) *sigh* This honestly seems like the only way to do this - indulge in some sweet treats - and NOT gain the weight I am trying so desperately to lose!
My first stop on the bakery tour was Eli Moochi, in Ellicott City. Their donut flavors very from day to day, but there is one consistent theme: YUM!
We had company when I stopped by to pick up a dozen donuts. We demolished those donuts in a day! They are very good. They are chewier than a Krispy Kreme, and denser than a Dunkin'. They are so very good! Also on the menu at Elli Mochi are teas and smoothies, as well as Korean Corn Dogs. What is a Korean Corn Dog? As near as I can tell, it is a hot dog, wrapped in the mochi dough, and then fried. While I would absolutely love to try one, my current status of "needs to lose weight" has me bypassing this delicacy for now. I'll be back to try them once I make these 25 extra pounds a thing of the past!
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| My personal favorite! I added the little umbrella - they didn't give it to me. I thought it seemed appropriate! |
