Helen Cooks Gluten Free

Father's Day Approaches

2010-06-10T15:15:00.000-07:00

We are ready for Father's Day

We are providing a real guy menu for Father's Day
If you are not on the email list, I am putting it into my
blog today:
Brunch
$20.95
mimosa, acai mimosa, juice, coffee, tea, bread basket
Steak and Eggs................eggs benedict
breakfast pizza...............omelettes
french toast..................pancakes
scrambled tofu................Sides: bacon, eggs, potatoes,fruit

Lunch
$22.50

soup,bread basket,salad, bottle of wine or two beers
Steak with onions & mushrooms............Spaghetti and Meatballs
Lasagna(V/R).............................Pasta Pesto

14 "pizza with choice of two toppins

Ask server for desserts

We are accepting reservations.....

Happy Fathers' Day to All

Helen

Finally got into my Bog

2010-04-01T08:37:00.000-07:00

There is only so much time in a day....
we are full of desssert however, strawberry upside down cake, chocolate reaspberry ring with chocolate ganache, apple cinnamin with raisin and tofu cream cheese, bread was just made and the weather is great...
we are serving more and more celiacs so come on down and rest a while, have a pizza, french toast, pancakes, meatball hero, all gluten free and yummy.....

you missed a great day!

2010-02-20T20:03:00.000-08:00

We participated in a beer crawl today that is going to be seen on SILIVE. The spotlight was on gluten free beer by non gluten free people. The beers were very well received and enjoyed as was the gluten free desserts. We are almost completely out of desserts and beer. time to go buy beer and make more desserts!

this week:
peach upside down cake
cranberry brownies with chocolate ganache
strawberry chocolate cake with chocolate ganache
always carrot cake with tofu cream cheese and cranberries
coconut chocolate cookies
vanilla shortbread cookies
cranberry orange muffins
carrot raisen bread
black and white mini muffins
cinnamon raisin cupcakes
and the list goes on...
check our calendar for changes
and pizza day is wednesday

hope all is well with everyone.....

be well and be safe

helen

what goes on

2010-01-18T21:48:00.000-08:00

we are gearing up for valentine's day and this year since the chinese new year falls on the same day, we have decided to offer chinese astrology and tarot card readings along with the brunch and dinner seatings.
so, we will be having a Valentine Week-end, both Saturday and Sunday brunch and dinner- I hope we fit into your week-end.

Helen

VALENTINE’S DAY BRUNCH:
Choice of:
RED PASSION ACAI MIMOSAS OR ‘SWEET AS A PEACH’
WHITE SANGRIA
Juice and Coffee or Tea included
CHOICE OF ONE:
(salad or roasted potatoes with entrée)
*VEGGIE EGG WHITE or VEGGIE EGG OMELETTE
*QUICHE LORRAINE
*HAM STEAK & EGGS
*GRILLED CHICKEN OVER GREENS
VEGAN TOFU CHEF SALAD
BASKET OF BREAKFAST BREADS FOR EVERY TABLE
Chinese astrology and tarot card readings included

$15.95 PER PERSON + TAX & TIP

VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER
A BOTTLE OF RED OR WHITE WINE PER TABLE
1st COURSE (CHOICE OF ONE):
CREAM OF TOMATO BISQUE
WHITE BEAN & SPINACH SOUP
HOUSE SALAD
2nd COURSE (CHOICE OF ONE):
PASTA PRIMA VERA
TIBETAN VEGETABLES W/BROWN AND RED RICE
VEGAN OR MEAT STUFFED PEPPERS
3rd COURSE (CHOICE OF ONE):
SESAME SEASONED LOIN OF PORK W/ SAUTEED VEGETABLES
BOURBON BARBEQUE GLAZE N.Y. STRIP STEAK OVER A BED OF GREENS
TUTTORISO SEASONED CHICKEN OVER PENNE VODKA
VEGAN EGGPLANT ROLLATINI WITH TUTTORISO VEGAN RICOTTA
4TH COURSE (CHOICE OF ONE):
CHOCOLATE MARBLE CHEESECAKE
BROWNIE CAKE W/ HOME MADE WHIPPED CREAM
FRUIT MEDLEY W/ CHOCOLATE GANACHE & WHIPPED CREAM FOR DIPPING

$26.95 PER PERSON + TAX AND TIP
OR………..
SHARING ENTRÉE FOR $44.95
Dinner includes complimentary Chinese Astrology and Tarot Card reading

NEW ADDITIONS

2010-01-11T14:58:00.000-08:00

HI EVERYONE!

We had a very busy Christmas and New Year week. We hope everyone is recovering from their's.
The new food additions are:
Garlic Knots
Calzones
Cheese cake
Brown Rice Bread and Brown Rice Hamburger Rolls...
I would like to get on the blog more often but my work schedule seems to be put together by the Three Stooges and finished off by the Marx Brothers.

I am going into my third year working seven days a week!

I am hoping that everyone is healthy and safe for this new year
Let's hope the economy gives us all a break.....

We have started to make our own contribution to helping this recovery:

We have a 50% discount on all entrees between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm Monday through Friday.
Check out the calendar on the website for daily events.

Peace, Love and Prosperity to All,

Be Safe.....

Helen

Thanksgiving Day Dinner Menu

2009-11-14T20:34:00.000-08:00

we are going to be open for thanksgiving and are offering a selection of food for every palate. Seats will be $35 for adults , $20 per child, and $15 each for multiple children. Seating times are 1:30-3:30pm and 4:30 to 7:00pm. After our second seating features a 20% discount on all beers and wines to enjoy family and friends on Thanksgiving.

THANKSGIVING PRIX FIX MENU

Includes wine, beer or soda, coffee or tea and dessert
APPETIZERS:
Salad, bruschetta, garlic bread or veggies with blue cheese dip
FIRST PLATE:
Chicken soup or Pasta Marguerita
ENTRÉE PLATES:
Choice of veggies, rice, mashed or roasted potatoes
Turkey with stuffing & brown gravy
Vegan or Beef Meatloaf with brown gravy
Vegan Shepherd pie
Vegan Eggplant Rollatini
DESSERTS:
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cake with Raspberry Glaze
Carrot Cake with Tofu Cream Cheese Frosting
Applesauce Cinnamon Raisin Cake
Ice Cream or Sorbet

greetings from the gluten free kitchen of staten island

2009-11-02T09:16:00.000-08:00

Hope all is well in your gluten free corner of the world

We are still working on our new website, not Rob the Web Guy's fault but mine due to my baby steps in navigating my end of the web stuff.
Obviously not my strong suit and lots of wow-did I do that?
We are getting ready to launch new events at the restaurant- Wednesday is still pizza day with discounts, Sunday is still Movie Day with live music in the evening only with classical guitar by Kayka, Saturday is still live jazz brunch with WaFoo. We have added waffles, pastry stuff is still going strong and gift baskets are available for the holidays. We are able to deliver locally and islandwide as this time and shipping individually until the website opens with phone orders.
Friday night has become acoustic night with some patrons bringing down their instruments and giving the regular guys a break by playing while they have their dinners. It is very informal and very friendly.
We do have parking still on weekend, nights and holidays in the parking lot next to the restaurant. We also have party discounts and have had the pleasure of catering vegan and veggie as well as gf parties.
I recently attended a family day at an autistic center here on the island and our baked good were very well received and suitable for the children by the school standards.
Hope to be back blogging soon.
Until then, be safe, eat healthy and come on down and say hi.
Helen

grainless possibilities

2009-09-23T12:58:00.000-07:00

Hi!

Things are picking up with our new venture. Grainless Possibilities will be functional in under two weeks !!
It seems that the new web guy-Rob- is really up on the gluten free ways and knows his web stuff so we will be able to start shipping very soon.

Meanwhile, back at the restaurant:
-we will be offering cream puff Christmas trees and cookie trays for the holidays
-cookies are always available
-we will ship with call in orders
-our new pastry chef-Ed- is becoming gluten free savvy and the offerings are amazing!
-our pizza has become a popular favorite-we offer 10", 12" and 14" pies, they are all available with rice cheese for the sensitive celiacs....
Our baguettes are now fat free as well as low carb and salt free.

We will be starting a e-mail list very soon since our internet woes seem behind us now.

I'll be back soon, in the meantime, check our calendar for celiac specials and remember Wednesday is PIZZA DAY !!!

good morning!

2009-09-19T06:14:00.000-07:00

we are still experiencing internet problems
I have hired someone that will be able to rectify my issues and am seeing the light at the end of this technical tunnel.
In the meantime, I am able to contact everyone interested through this site.

We will be able to go live with the bakery in under two weeks and this site will be functional and interactive soon after that.

there are many new events that I have not been able to post and unfortunately have passed.

We have increased our music venue to Friday, Saturday and Sunday with local performers. From acoustics Friday night, WaFoo Saturday Brunch, Rob Ross Saturday night, Queen Tipsy on Sunday for brunch and Kayka Sunday evening. We will be adding more during the week-nights soon.

coming in December, there will be a photo expo by local photographer Meg Whitlock of Tibetan immigrant mothers and their children.
check the calender of events for more...

We had an open house September 12th that was very nice with lots of celiacs,vegans and vegetarians attending. We were completely gluten free and the pizza did take center stage along with the cakes, cookies and muffins!

I am on my way to start Saturday brunch which is also buffed up and diversified to include a lean brunch along with regular favorites.

there are quite a few new things coming for this winter, cream puffs are finally here, pies are here and prosciutto bread and more is coming....

Keep healthy,

Helen

Father's Day Approaches!!!

2009-06-17T16:29:00.000-07:00

Art by the Ferry was a wonderful success.
Many visual and performing artist were represented.

We also had the honor of the Lesbian and Gay Parade with us right on Richmond Terrace/Bay Street!!

Art by the Ferry is a representation of the many talented artist that call Staten Island home.
This year also brought many artist from all boroughs.

Once again, we will be here for Father's Day offering a complimentary glass of wine to all father's accompanied by a child, adult or not.

Call for our Father's Day Specials!

Bakery this week:

Muffins:Strawberry Banana, Chocolate, Carrot, Blueberry,

Cakes: Cranberry Pound cake, Strawberry shortcake, Carrot cake with tofu topping,

Cookies:coconut chocolate, ginger cinnamon, chocolate chip, sesame and almond.

And of course, we will always have our breads available!!!

art by the ferry

2009-06-06T06:43:00.000-07:00

this morning begins a two week-end event that will highlight local artists in st. george

there will be 150 artist and musicians all around the st george area

the commencement ceremony will begin at fish eddy's on bay street across from the cargo cafe at 10:30 am

all are welcome!!!

come spend the week-end strolling and enjoying a part of your island, a gateway to manhatten and contains a very extensive artist community that is uniquely staten island

this is a free event

baking update

2009-06-01T15:02:00.000-07:00

we are filling the bakery case today:

cookies:
cinnamon raisin, chocolate chocolate chip, chocolate chip, S sesame cookies(Italian dunking cookies), banana cookies,

muffins:
Black and white, carrot, chocolate, dried fruit and apple cinnamon

breads:

white loaf, Italian baguette, cinnamon raisin loaf, dinner rolls, hamburger buns, paninis

cakes:
dark chocolate with drizzled chocolate glaze, carrot cake with tofu cream cheese, fruit cake
banana cake with tofu cream cheese, plain banana cake

hello!!!!

2009-05-26T16:39:00.000-07:00

Once again, we are back.
Hope mother's day was good for everyone.
We are going to be here for Father's Day and we have a very nice menu ready for everyone.
There will be entertainment as well.
June 6th and the following weekend will be the second year of "Art by the Ferry", we will be participating. I am told that there will be 150 artist participating and a parade that will be traveling down Bay Street. Events are planned for both weekends with exhibits of art by local artist and music in the streets.
We are also planning a Summer Solstice celebration with a Psychic, Tarot card reading, Astrologer and GREAT FOOD.

The bakery is greatly expanded to include garlic knots, calzones, panzarotti and lots of cookies-
we have weekly specials and can customize any ingredient.
We will be happy to ship to any location.
Look for our bakery order list to be added under
Grainless Possibilities soon.
In the meantime, call Tuttoriso and we can ship anywhere in 24 hours.

we are experiencing technical difficulities!!!!!

2009-04-20T08:41:00.000-07:00

we are finally back on line with our blogs. For those of you out there that are aware, we blinked off the internet in February and were back on in March. We now know that we are being victomized by internet pirates.

Unfortunately, the person or persons are still at large and are probably feasting on other sites as well.

We are still here and working hard to bring new items to our menu...
we have gluten free quesadillas, calzones, panzarotti, our pizza has become even more popular.
Our bakery has expanded.
We will soon be on the internet for sales and shipping.
I am arranging a bake day so that orders can be filled weekly and then either they can be picked up or delivered.

We will be offering a mother's day brunch and dinner menu soon as well as father's day. If the pirates come back, just call and we can fill everyone in.

three weeks ago, the Advance did a great piece on celiac and we were interviewed.
hope everyone saw the article here on the island.

to everyone out there I hope all is well and safe

Helen