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Time: 12:37pm/54°F rain off/​on
Purpose: On this cold and wet day I just wanted to avoid driving and cancel schedule meet ups with clients. Wanted a fresh gulp of air but, didn’t want to get wet. Suddenly a crack of sun broke through and rain halted. Put on jacket and beanie hat went to farmer market. On the way back saw this stand tuck inside a salon.
Set-​up: 3-​way rolling dolly, foldable convention table w/​business name drape in front, money/​change box, clear acrylic menu inserts, business flyers, iPhone w/​square payment attached, spiral notepad, bagged cookie samples, mini cups of granola crunch samples, box of latex gloves, woven baskets, laminated description/​price card.
Staff: Lady about early 40s could be owner as I wasn’t sure. She had wondering eyes but, I didn’t let that distract me. Maybe she had something important to do afterwards. Puts down iPhone and offers samples. I thought you can only try one item but, it was unlimited as long as items are different each time. She didn’t push for a fast sale, took her time dealing with me.
Cleanliness: Grade A, impeccable! As clean as a pop up vendor can get.
Eats/​Drinks: Gf/​vegan granola bar $ 2. First bite I knew there was something special and different compare to other gf places. It was moist and delicious, wholesome goodness the point that you’ll, wonder not all gf goods are like that? This bar left an impression with me as of now, I’m greatful for being able to eat both regular and gf goods. Good thing she’s at this location on Thurs & Fri. As Friday is my only day working in east bay and the time couldn’t be any better.
Products/​Services: Cookies-​spicy pb, lemon lavender shortbread, cranberry Anzac, chili chocolate chunk, dark chocolate smoked sea salt, orange fennel short bread, cripy salted oatmeal, double gingersnaps, fruit & nut granola, organic coconut macaroons, raisin oat bars, panaforte. Check website for local listings as there are four known places. They can be found on
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Punch Lines: Newly founded in early spring of 2014 base in Oakland Ca., pop up, share location, latex gloves use, available on-​line, hand-​crafted, small batches, local and USA sourced ingredients, eggs from Oakland’s own farmers market, all gf products, unlimited samples, takes plastic, no bartering, gift baskets (call or email for prices).
Tradeoffs: These gf items taste like any other regular non gf goods. So, when you dessert section is empty put some of these out but, mark them that they’re gf. The people that can eat gf products won’t question it because they can have gluten in the first place. Have to eat what you put out!
Final Thoughts: Let me say this! Do you remember the very first time when you had gf item? Not that you wanted to but, had no choice someone took the last regular PB cookie of the tray at a company party. Left scratching your head wondering why this tray has more left? Do you know who that person was? Ok, it was me and I’ll admit that’s how I got my first bite of gf. Wasn’t a fan by choice but, later on taste bud somehow developed this taste for things I’ve never had before. Another great find with wandering mind!