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Old 05-18-2009, 04:49 PM
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It seems that celiacs are being diagnosed more than ever, for the past couple years my catering business has been had many more requests for GF meals.....have you noticed any changes in your business? A couple of bakeries in town are offering GF cakes/cupcakes, some are pretty good.
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Old 05-24-2009, 08:14 AM
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We do get some requests for gluten free meals, which includes no glucose in any of the desserts or petit fours, and have gotten those requests for the last 10 years. I know bakeries are offering a few items and people are really thankful, but I don't think the demand is enough to warrant a whole bakery or a cookbook based on the restriction. I'll probably make some people mad by saying this but...
 

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