Review: Gluten Free Granola from Bakery On Main

Right now I am eating a bowl of the best gluten free granola I have ever had in my entire life - and it's gluten free!  I hate to say it, but I think it is even better than my own homemade gluten free granola (and mine is pretty darn good!).

Bakery On Main has developed a line of gluten free granola, fiber power gluten free granola, and soft and chewy gluten free granola bars with the following benefits:

 - Bakery On Main's manufacturing plant is certified gluten free by the Gluten Free Certification Organization.  Please refer to their web site at www.gfco.org for their procedure and standards.

- NO GMOs, NO Dairy, NO Wheat, NO Trans Fat, No Cholesterol

- Made with certified Gluten Free Oats, Amaranth & Quinoa for a great source of whole grains

- Made with Flax & Chia seeds for a great source of Omega 3 & Omega 6 EFAs

I sampled the following products and would like to share my feedback with you:

Gluten Free Granola in Nutty Cranberry Maple and Extreme Fruit & Nut flavors:  Both were light and crunchy, not heavy like granola typically tends to be.  I was surprised at how fresh tasting this granola is.  I also loved how the flavor of the fruit really shines through.

Gluten Free Fiber Power Granola in Triple Berry and Cinnamon Raisin flavors:  These have the same light crispy texture and fresh taste as the regular gluten free granola, but they contain a whooping 9 grams of fiber per serving.  When I was eating the Fiber Power granolas I felt like I was doing something good for my health and enjoying a treat at the same time... I love that!

Soft & Chewy Gluten Free Granola Bars in Chocolate Almond, Peanut Butter & Jelly and Apple Cinnamon:  These are not your Mama's hard & dry granola bars; they are fall apart soft and taste homemade.  The Chocolate Almond reminded me of the taste of chocolate chip cookie dough... it was my favorite hands down.  The Peanut Butter and Jelly was a big hit with my son, while my daughter gobbled up the Apple Cinnamon.  Luckily, I managed to get a taste of each before they finished them off. Both were equally tasty.

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Disclosure of Material Connection: I was not compensated for this review.  I received the item/items featured in this post for review purposes courtesy of the product company and/or its PR company. I was not required to write a positive review, and the opinions I have expressed are solely my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Gluten Free Summer Camps for Kids!

Katie Chalmers, author of the popular children's book Mommy, What is Celiac Disease? has compiled a list of 10 U.S. Celiac camps, along with photos, links and an article.This is such a valuable resource for Celiac families! There are also several other videos & links for Celiac kids and their supporters in the right hand sidebar of Katie's website, which will continue to grow.

Here is the link to the gluten free summer camp list: http://www.katiechalmers.com/events.html

Review: Glenny's Snacks

Glenny's offers a wide range of gluten free snacks that are low calorie, high fiber and low fat!  I recently sampled a selection of Glenny's gluten free snacks and would like to share my feedback with you.

Glenny's Organic Brown Rice Marshmallow Treats are not overly sweet and are very tasty.  They come in 3 flavors; Vanilla, Chocolate and Raspberry Jubilee.  These have become a lunch box favorite for my kids.  My family loves them all!

Glenny's Fruit & Nut Bars are crunchy treats that are packed full of wholesome ingredients.  My daughter likes to take them as a mid-morning snack at school and my husband keeps some in his desk at work.  They are available in 3 varieties (Cranberry & Almond is my personal favorite).

Did you know that Glenny's Soy Crisps are the #1 selling soy crisp in drugstore chains across America?   After tasting their delicious Salt & Pepper flavored Soy Crisps I know why!  I found Glenny's Soy Crisps satisfied my craving for something salty, yet they are a healthier choice than potato chips.  I tried the Cheddar variety as well, which was also quite tasty.  Please be aware that all varieties of Glenny's Soy Crisps are gluten free, with the exception of the Multigrain flavor, which do contain gluten. 

I really enjoyed Glenny's super-soft Gluten Free Oatmeal Cookies ... they are terrific with a cup of tea!  Unfortunately these could not be sampled by my dairy free kids because the packaging says they may contain traces of dairy.  They are available in Oatmeal Raisin and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip varieties - both yummy!

Important: Not all of Glenny's Snacks are gluten free.  Please click here to view a list of their gluten free products.


Where To Buy Glenny's Products:
Glenny's products can be found at many of your favorite retailers and drugstores, including: Walgreen's, CVS, Eckerd's, Costco, BJ's Wholesale, ShopRite, Duane Reade Drugstores, Publix, Waldbaum's, StopNShop, A&P, Acme, Wawa Convenience Stores, Huck's Foodstores, Whole Foods, Wild Oats, Mrs. Green's, King Kullen, Key Food, Gelson, Linda's Diet Delights, Food Emporium, Da'gostinos, Gristedes, Fairway, Giant Food, Redner's, as well as in your local health food stores.

You can also shop online at Glennys.com. 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I was not compensated for this review.  I received the item/items featured in this post for review purposes courtesy of the product company and/or its PR company. I was not required to write a positive review, and the opinions I have expressed are solely my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Udi's Gluten Free Introduces New Products!

As a huge fan of Udi's Gluten Free Foods I was eager to try their new Whole Grain Bagels, Cinnamon Raisin Bagels and Cinnamon Raisin Bread.  In true Udi's fashion each of the new arrivals were moist, flavorful and remarkably resembled the taste and texture of the gluten filled baked goods of my past.

If you haven't tried the new gluten free bagels and bread varieties from Udi's yet, what are you waiting for?  I recommend that you buy a big tub of cream cheese, pop an Udi's gluten free whole grain or cinnamon raisin bagel (or a slice of raisin bread) in your toaster and get ready for a special treat!

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Disclosure of Material Connection: I was not compensated for this review.  I received the item/items featured in this post for review purposes courtesy of the product company and/or its PR company. I was not required to write a positive review, and the opinions I have expressed are solely my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

{Article Series} My Family's Favorite Gluten Free Eats: Seafood

Since I am frequently asked what gluten free foods my family eats I decided to start an article series called My Family's Favorite Gluten Free Eats.  

When people first discover that my family is gluten free they automatically assume we have a difficult time finding things to eat.  While it is true that gluten free convenience foods are not always readily available (or palatable for that matter), there are always an abundance of naturally gluten free whole foods to choose from at every market.

In my family the most commonly eaten main dishes revolve around seafood, largely in part to the fact that two of my family members are pescetarians.  Some of our friends and family seemed surprised to hear that we enjoy seafood meals about three times a week.  The fact is, we never grow tired of seafood; we have several "go to"seafood recipes that are delicious and easy to prepare even on busy week nights.

Above all, my mission is to purchase the freshest possible seafood. Unfortunately I don't have any local fish markets near my home, so I have been purchasing my seafood at the grocery store.  I have heard that to order seafood online is a great option for ensuring the freshest possible seafood, as it is often shipped directly after it is caught versus being frozen for long periods of time.

My family's favorite ways to eat seafood:

- Italian Style Shrimp in an herbed tomato broth with feta cheese broiled on top (served with Udi's Gluten Free Whole Grain Bread to sop up the yummy sauce)

- Shrimp Tacos with homemade Pico de Gallo and guacamole and lime wedges

- Baked Tilapia Fillets with a potato flake crust and tartar sauce (we make our own tartar sauce by mixing equal parts of mayonnaise & sweet pickle relish)

- Broiled Lobster Tail ( $$$ usually reserved for special occasions)

- Sweet Chili Shrimp with scallions and white rice

- Shrimp Gumbo with white rice (pure comfort food!)

- Fish and Chips

- Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura (time consuming, but so worth it!)

- Baked Orange Roughy (or other white fish) seasoned with lemon, salt and paprika

- Homemade Fish Sticks with a cornmeal crust (the kids love them!)

- Grilled Salmon (tastes great no matter how we choose to season it!)

These are the most frequent seafood dishes that we eat, but certainly not the only ones.  There are so many exciting ways to prepare seafood that it never gets boring!

If you have any fabulous gluten free seafood recipe ideas you would like to share please leave a comment... I would appreciate it! Also, I would love to hear from anyone who orders online seafood; please share your your experience with all of us.

If you haven't given seafood a fair shake, think again (unless you're allergic, of course). ;-)  It is not only good for you, but delicious and naturally gluten free as well!  What's not to love?

Giveaway Winner: Gluten Free Shielding Lotion from Skin MD Natural

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Giveaway Winner: Lundberg Family Farms Brown Rice Couscous Prize Pack

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