Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Gluten-free Convenience

Yesterday evening, after work, I stopped by a local superstore to pick up some household necessities -- trash bags, dishwasher soap and the like. The store is part of a large, Midwestern chain and located near my house, which makes it convenient for quick trips to get odds and ends. Having found what I had needed, I was on my way to the check-out counter when I noticed a designated healthy-living section midway down one aisle and decided to see what items were stocked. To my surprise, there was a respectable selection of gluten- and allergen-free products.

The prices for the products were fairly high, although comparable with other stores in the general vicinity that offer similar goods. Much to my delight, however, this store carries some Schär products, which currently aren't available at other local retailers. I love Schär crackers and haven't had them since my favorite gluten-free market and bakery closed a few years ago. A happy find! There also were a few other Schär-brand items, new to me, that I'm looking forward to trying.

I won't be shopping there regularly for my gluten-free groceries, but it's nice to know that I have another option -- one that's conveniently located if I suddenly run out of something I must have, and importantly, one that has products I can't easily get anywhere else.

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