Farmer and the Cook
Rob and I absolutely LOVED our experience at the Farmer and the Cook in Ojai, CA. It was quite idyllic in our book. A farm and market/cafe working together to provide fresh, organic food to the local community. The market happens to carry loads of gluten-free goodies. They actually had g-free brownies and cookies in the baked goods case! The first I've seen in the area. On the weekends, the market opens up for dinner with outside seating and live music. After our farm tour, Rob and I stayed for an incredibly scrumptious meal. Organic wine and beer, meals put together based on the farm's bounty and beautiful music on a warm evening, surrounded by twinkling lights and happy customers...I didn't want it to end. I had my first veggie burger since going gluten-free and they provided it on a corn tortilla, A-mazing. Rob ended up having the same thing, on "real" bread. It was a test, however. Although touted as "gluten-free" they use spelt flour. Spelt is still a question mark in the g-free circles. I gave it a go. Nothing terrible ensued and it certainly didn't ruin my experience, but I think I'd love to try making it at home with a different flour. Just to be safe.



