Last week, Nichole and Angel DiGiuseppi opened The Organic Cave Paleo Bakery in New Town, St. Charles, at 3323-1 Domain St. For people who have food allergies, this new opening might call for some rejoicing. All of the bakery’s offerings are gluten-free, dairy-free, casein free, grain free and soy free.
The DiGiuseppi’s endeavor began in April of last year when the two were working on creating products that were both gluten-free and good tasting. After they succeeded in melding these two criteria, which aren’t always the easiest to reconcile, they started selling their goods at the Lake Saint Louis Farmers & Artists Market.
Over the course of the next year and a half, they met more and more people who were excited about their edibles, and as their customer base swelled, they found that they had a need for a brick-and-mortar location from which they could produce larger quantities of food.
The products currently available range from muffins to cookies to garlic cheddar biscuits. Also popular are the house-made energy bars, which were designed with the paleo diet in mind. The paleo diet is about getting back to eating the way our Paleolithic ancestors ate by placing an emphasis on lean meats and veggies while avoiding carbs and processed foods.
The bakery’s hours vary, so calling ahead at 636.541.7321 is suggested. Goods can also be purchased online at theorganiccave.com or by phone. Orders will be delivered for an additional charge.
This article appears in December 2012.