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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Rogue Valley programs persevere in extreme heat ... Chris Honoré: Sept. 15, 1963 – Birmingham, Alabama ... Concern about violence leads Ashland synagogues to use video systems ... Rogue Valley programs persevere in extreme heat ... Chris Honoré: Sept. 15, 1963 – Birmingham, Alabama ... Concern about violence leads Ashland synagogues to use video systems ... BUSINESS PROFILE Stars & Dreams Gluten Free Paradise Comment By John Darling DailyTidings.com By John Darling Posted Nov. 5, 2014 at 6:20 PM By John Darling Posted Nov. 5, 2014 at 6:20 PM » RELATED CONTENT • Gluten-free support • Dobra serves up teas and tranquility • Crepe crusader • Testing gluten-free holiday recipes » Social News Tolman Creek Plaza, 2345 Ashland St. at Tolman Creek Road •  Open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. •  541-631-1502 Partners Kris Torrey and Anne Slack, assisted by daughter Elizabeth Marie •  www.facebook.com/starsanddreamsglutenfree   What is this? What do you offer? What makes you different? We are a totally gluten-free bakery, with espresso and coffee, all of it screened for gluten. We don’t let gluten come in the shop even in coffee or flavorings, so there’s no cross-contamination. What’s wrong with gluten and what is it? Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. It’s used to give elasticity and fluffiness to baked goods. It’s in all kinds of things. We get on the phone with companies to make sure it’s not in what we use. Lots of people have celiac disease. We also have some items that are egg-free or dairy-free, for people sensitive to those. What’s in the case today? Blueberry scones, mini-cinnamon rolls, zucchini muffins, apple-pumpkin muffins, macaroons, peanut butter cookies, lemon pound cake, lemon-poppyseed muffins, oatmeal-chocolate chip cookies, banana Nutella muffins, jalapeños cheddar and bacon corn muffins, ice-cream cone cupcakes (a cupcake actually stuffed in a cone, very popular). We always have at least 15 different items. You’ve been open a few weeks. How’s business? Not too bad. It’s a matter of people finding us. For me (Kris) personally, it’s been great going gluten-free. Since the first of the year, I’ve lost 20 pounds, 40 blood pressure points and my depression and brain fog is gone. My face hurts from smiling.   These gluten-free cookbooks you sell? And the board games? Yes, Lizzie wrote those and created all those recipes for her senior project at Ashland High School. They’re $8. The board games are here for customers to sit down, relax and play with. We hope to open a game store next door soon. John Darling is a freelance writer living in Ashland. Email him at [email protected]. By John Darling DailyTidings.com By John Darling Posted Nov. 5, 2014 at 6:20 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with DailyTidings.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Alerts Email alerts RSS feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. DailyTidings.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501