Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Dinners at EAT Marketplace

Even when adrift in the season of gratitude, stress can permeate over those expected to serve up a massive
dinner for the family. Between balancing out daily responsibilities and meal preparations, there are many
within the community who could benefit from a helping hand. Fortunately, EAT Marketplace, located in
Old Town, is prepared to alleviate those stresses by offering fully-prepared Thanksgiving dinners. This
year is the eighteenth anniversary of their tradition. In 2008, Leah Di Bernardo, the founder of the eatery,
created a pickup menu to support local farmers, food artisans, and keep their partnerships strong. The
establishment specializes in appealing to customers of every dietary desire, offering an array of goods.
Their feasts are made with locally sourced ingredients and fresh produce from Sage Mountain Farms. All
turkeys are organic and pasture-raised from Diesel Farms, ensuring quality and supporting sustainability.
Side dishes include roasted brown sugar and walnut yams, paleo sausage stuffing, mashed potatoes, green
bean casserole, cranberry and chevre holiday salad, and their famous scratch gravy. Dessert options range
from organic apple pie garnished with hand-carved pastry leaves, pumpkin pie, pumpkin cream cheese
roll, plant-based pumpkin cheesecake, and pecan bourbon pie. All crusts are made in house. All-natural
wines from Lost Ranch Winery will also be available for purchase, so they can complement the meals.
Gentle reminder that when Thanksgiving arrives, EAT Marketplace will be closed. Orders must be placed
by November 22nd, so that feasts can be picked up on November 26th or 27th. Ordering information can
be found at www.eatmarketplace.com, and questions can be asked at catering@eatmarketplace.com. EAT
Marketplace can be contacted at 951-694-3663, extension 104. Customers are instructed to ask for Annie.
Chef Leah shares that she is thankful for forgiveness in all things, believing people can be better when
they learn to forgive. "You just have to learn how to roll with it," she says, "what else are you going to
be?"