The Gluten Free Post

Gluten Free Mama is relatively new to the GF scene but they sure don’t taste that way. These are some of the fluffiest and most authentic pancakes I have had in a loooong time! I was also informed that they have another new item on the horizon to watch out for…pizza! If they are as good as the pancakes, I’m sold! You can order by clicking HERE.

Every time Gluten Free Essentials comes out with a new mix, I get to be one of the first lucky few that are able to get a taste. These are the Cranberry-Apple Spice Cookies….and they didn’t last long at all! They made a good two sheet worth but were gone in less than a day. My kids and a few neighbors devoured them but I did get a chance to have a few before they disappeared. What I like about them is that they were not too sweet and had more of a healthy taste.

I keep saying that I want to learn how to make sushi at home but I just can’t seem to find the time yet. Now I am not sure I will have to with Annie Chun’s Sushi Wraps! **Please note that the soy sauce included is NOT gluten free, but everything else is!!** The package makes enough for 10 rolls (maybe enough for two people), and all you add are your favorite ingredients. So go buy some GF soy sauce and grab those chop sticks!

I just flew back in from New York tonight and I couldn’t wait to post this! Lilli and Loo is on Lexington Ave and 61st street. The next time you go to NY, hop in a cab and rush right over! There was a very good selection to choose from on their GF Menu and it was a great value too. Check out the menu and make your travel plans now .
I chose the Kung Pao Tofu and the Rock Shrimp Tempura which you see pictured above. I can’t wait to go back!

I LOVE protein shakes! I have tried all differnt kinds and this one, from EnergyFirst, is at the top of the list. Lots of protein drinks try to make the flavor way too sweet, like you are drinking a liquid brownie! But not this one…its very subtle and is packed with 20g of protein, and only 2g of carbs at 90 calories. Those are hard numbers to beat!
These drinks are perfect for an after-workout reload, a quick breakfast, or just a mid day boost. And yep…gluten free!

Gluten-Free Essentials has more GF products than you can imagine. Breakfast items, baking mixes, kids favorites, frostings, etc, etc. And all of them are fantastic! They recently sent me their COUNTRY APPLE-CINNAMON breakfast blend and boy, was that a great change from the usual breakfast I have! Another excellent release from GFE! Check out their website where you can order HERE.

I tried CerOs at a conference I was at a few months ago and was very impressed with the texture. Who would have guessed that pinto beans would make such a good oat alternative! I picked upi all three flavors and oddly enough I thought it was best when I mixed all three together…but I’m a little weird like that. I hope that Heartlands Finest comes out with a Honey Nut version soon (hint hint..).

You have to appreciate Mary’s Gone Crackers just for the name itself, but once you give them a try you will have a new found appreciation for their products! My local Kroger carries these and I have only tried the ‘Original’ flavor so far, but they are a great snack. I know that flax seeds have lots of health benefits but usually anything with flax taste like…well, flax! Not these, they have a really good nutty taste and pretty darn good for you too. Check out their website for all the information and locations where you can pick them up for yourself.

Pamela’s Mini Cookies have been a favorite since they came out not to long ago. I was recently sent a sample of their new Extreme Chocolate flavor and they are great! If you can imagine really good brownies that you have left over from the day before, that’s exactly what these remind me of. I hope that came off as a compliment!

Kinnikinnick has introduced a great new breakfast product! There new homestyle waffles are really good and, at least at my market, were at a very reasonable price. Even without syrup these waffles tasted rich! And it looks like Kinnikinnick even has their own Gluten Free Blog that they have spun up. Hey..that’s my job!

EnviroKidz cereal has been around for a long time, and thankfully they haven’t changed much! These cereals are a couple of the only ones that get it right. They don’t try to be something they can’t be like so many companies fail at attempting, they don’t have any funny aftertaste, and they don’t cost a fortune. Thanks EnviroKidz!

It has been a while since I’ve posted about Amy’s Kitchen pizza. As much as I like some of the pizza’s from Bob’s Red Mill and Chebe, I still keep Amy’s pizza in the freezer since all you need to do is throw on your favorite toppings and bake. We always load it with peppers, beef, veggies, and extra cheese to make it perfect. What’s your favorite GF pizza??

No I didn’t misspell it, but Road’s End Organics did. Road’s End Organics has no less than 5 versions of their Mac & Chreese products that you can see by clicking here. I tried the Alfredo Style and I added a little more milk to tame the Italian flavor, but overall it was a nice change of pace.

The description of the Apple Cinnamon Muffin Mix sounded great on their website…
Generous chunks of orchard-ripe apples, ground cinnamon, whole grain millet, garbanzo, soy and brown rice flours, which are by nature Gluten Free and Wheat Free, make this American muffin favorite a delicious home-baked treat for breakfast or snacking…
The results were ‘pretty good’, the only issue I had was a little bit of a strange aftertaste that I believe was from the Flax Seed. It wasn’t bad, just more of a healthy taste than a sweet taste.

I am not having much luck this week. It is a rare occasion when I find a pizza mix that I don’t like, but this one was just not working for me. The crust was much more like a pie crust…dry, crumbly, and needed more oil than was suggested to even bind together. I’ve liked other products from this company, but if you are looking for pizza crust there are many others that I would suggest before this one.