Brown rice syrup is the go-to for many gluten-free bakers. Gluten-free recipes everywhere call for the stuff and indeed, it lends a perfectly sweet flavor to cakes, cookies, muffins, and scones. But the syrup is controversial in the world of gluten intolerance and Celiac Disease because in some cases, it contains gluten.
Some, though not all, brown rice syrup is actually fermented in a process that employs barley. Read More »
Snyder’s Gluten Free Pretzel Sticks
It’s always nice when you can find gluten free products in a “normal” grocery store; it’s downright exciting when a favorite regular-food brand puts out a gluten free food. Such is the case with Snyder’s of Hanover’s new Gluten Free Pretzel Sticks. After a couple of hiccups in getting the GF ball rolling, Snyder’s new pretzel sticks have been certified by the GFCO (Gluten Free Certification Organization) and each bag clearly shows the GIG (Gluten Intolerance Group) seal of approval. According to GFCO, their goals is to provide “a uniform system, using strict standards to certify a product gluten-free and enables people to easily identify GF foods with confidence.” Read More »
For those that are new to the gluten-free diet, the wide array of new flours can be overwhelming. Sorghum flour is a flour that is frequently used in gluten-free baking.
Sorghum is one of the oldest known grains. It is America’s third-leading cereal crop and a major food source in Africa and India. The grain is native to tropical Africa and has been available in the United States since World War I. Read More »
Larabars are simple, quick bars that are great to grab for any on-the-go lifestyle. Larabars are made from unsweetened fruit, nuts and spices. It doesn’t get any simpler than that. They are gluten-free, vegan, kosher and non-gmo.
This spring Larabar introduced 4 new flavors to their line: Carrot Cake, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough & Chocolate Chip Brownie. The ingredients in each are as follows: Read More »
Enjoy Life Foods is launching a Brand Ambassador Program and is looking for people who love their products to become part of an elite, go-to group, educating other like-minded people who seek great-tasting, allergy-friendly, nutritious food to become an Enjoyable.
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As an official Enjoyable, you will get to:
HAPPYBABY PUFFS
HAPPYBABY has added two gluten-free varieties to its organic HAPPYBABYPUFFS line.
These Puffs are the first melt-in-your-mouth organic finger food for toddlers that helps them to learn self-feeding and they are the only gluten-free puffs on the market. The puffs are rich in vitamin D and are the only baby snacks with added vitamin B and calcium. They contain half the sugar of similar products and are free of artificial colors/flavors and GMOs. Read More »
I’ll admit it – sometimes all I want to have for dinner is some fruit, cheese, and if I’m feeling extra adventurous, chocolate. But fresh fruit dipped in chocolate and other savory items dipped in cheese? Now you’re talking.
The Melting Pot is a delightful fondue restaurant that offers you all the cheese and chocolate until your heart’s content (they offer other yummy items too). And now they have a special gluten-free menu, so you don’t have to worry about cross-contamination.
In a cheesy mood? The Spinach Artichoke or Wisconsin Trio (request that the fondue be made with cornstarch) are must-haves. The vegetables and apple slices provided are perfect dipping accompaniments. Read More »
Pure Base is recalling the garlic spread – ready to spread & garlic spread – concentrate because they may contain undeclared wheat & milk. Both were distributed nationwide online & in stores.
The products that are included in the recall are listed below: Read More »
The Fourth of July is almost here and it is time for festive desserts. When this Examiner saw that the recipe for Summer Berry Trifle on FamilyFun.com was easily converted to gluten free, it just had to be shared. Schar makes a great gluten-free ladyfinger that can be purchased locally at Return to Eden.
Summer Berry Triffle. Courtesy: Familyfun.com
If you would rather eat cake, then Jen Cafferty has a great recipe for a gluten-free flag cake. New Harvest Naturals makes mini pound cakes that can easily be decorated with whipped cream and fresh berries to create individual flag cakes. You can purchase New Harvest Naturals products locally at Return to Eden.
Regardless of what you choose to make, get creative and really wow your family and friends. It doesn’t take much effort to produce a scrumptious gluten-free dessert that is a real crowd pleaser. Read More »
Fourth of July is just around the corner and red, white and blue desserts will be in all the stores. However, if you are on a gluten free diet, you will most likely need to make your own gluten free Fourth of July dessert.
American Flag Cake. Courtesy:dreamstime.com
One of the easiest desserts to make is an American Flag Cake. Using a gluten free cake white or yellow cake mix (see brands below), prepare a 9″x13″ cake in a pan. Allow the cake to cool.
Frost the cake with white gluten free frosting. Read More »
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