June 1, 2016

Sweet Ali's Glenview - Opening this Friday!

We are pleased to announce that the Glenview bakery (1107 Waukegan Road) will open its doors for business on Friday, June 3rd.  We are so excited and can't wait to see everyone!

PLEASE NOTE

While we look forward to offering you the full array of Sweet Ali's products in the near future, our initial offering will feature a limited selection of fabulous Sweet Ali's products. Stay updated on product availability on our website and Facebook page.

GLENVIEW HOURS (temporary)

     Tuesday - Friday: 10am - 5:30pm 

     Saturday: 8am - 3pm 

     Sunday & Monday: CLOSED 

National Donut Day

Friday, June 3rd is National Doughnut Day and Sweet Ali's is celebrating!  We will be introducing our new strawberry glaze - Yummy!  - and we'll be offering 10% off all donuts on this special day.  Come by and enjoy! (HINSDALE LOCATION ONLY!)

Spring Flours

We loved being part of this fantastic fundraiser for the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table! 

GF & AF Expo

We had so much fun at the Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo in Schaumburg last month. We loved seeing so many of you! 

Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcake

Ingredients
   2/3 cup sugar
   1/4 cup shortening
   1 large egg
   1 teaspoon vanilla extract
   1/4 teaspoon salt
   1-1/2 cups Sweet Ali's gluten free flour
   2 teaspoons baking powder
   1/2 cup milk (or dairy free alternative)
   Whipped cream or ice cream (DF alternative)
   1-1/2 quarts fresh strawberries, sliced

Directions
In a bowl, cream sugar and shortening. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Combine dry ingredients and add alternately with milk (milk alternative) to the creamed mixture. Spread in a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

Cut into nine servings. Split each serving horizontally and fill with whipped cream/ice cream and strawberries. Replace top of cake; garnish with more berries and a dollop of whipped cream. Serve immediately.

Adapted from Taste of Home 

GF & AF Expo Raffle Winner

Jean from Libertyville is the lucky winner of a Sweet Ali's freezer bag and $50 gift card! Congratulations!!!