Dark Chocolate Chips from Enjoy Life

I was very excited to try these new chips as I LOVE dark chocolate.  Thanks to Enjoy Life they let me sample some.  I decided to use them for baking chocolate chip cookies

The great news is these are dairy, nut , gluten and soy free, yeah!

I had to stop myself from eating a bunch before making the cookies of course, they are delicious!

 The cookies were better than ever thanks to the new chips:)  Of course I had to share with my son

Make sure to try all of Enjoy Life's products at
http://www.enjoylifefoods.com/our_foods/index.php

Available at a store near you.

for the recipe go to
Gluten Free cookies


enjoy!

Kinnikinnick Gluten Free Bagels

Thanks to the good folks at Kinnikinnick Foods I had the opportunity to try these great bagels.  I got to sample Blueberry, Plain, and Cinnamon Raisin, what a treat.

My favorite was the Cinnamon Raisin, just like I used to have years ago, it has a great taste.  I added Earth Balance, which is dairy and soy free butter with some honey, and it made a great treat.  This would be a wonderful breakfast item also.

Their motto is "Gluten Free Never Tasted So Good", and I agree.  They have a variety of foods, check out where you can find these delicious bagels and other items on their website.
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Enjoy!

47 Gluten Free Baking Classics Book Review

I recently reviewed this great book

47 Gluten Free Baking Classics Cakes, Cookies, Breads, Pizzas, and More


This book is great for the upcoming holiday season.    It is filled with gluten free recipes.




 This book starts out explaining the different types of gluten free flours to use and the reasons for each use.  I find this very handy when baking and cooking. 

It is filled with many great detailed recipes including sugar cookies, dessert bars, banana bread,  pumpkin muffins, cakes, pizzas, and delicious breads.  The recipes are very easy to follow and detailed.

A great reference and recipe book to use over and over.


Don't miss out on this, you can get today for free on your kindle!  What a deal


Enjoy!

California Pizza Kitchen

 

California Pizza Kitchen has brought back the gluten free pizza again, this time with stricter standards.  I opted to try the mushroom and pepperoni with sausage, although the pepperoni was missing, it was very good.  I also did not get cheese, the sauce was a little light, but the pizza was very good and as big as my husband's pizza which was great.  I actually got to take some home this time, and had no ill after effects.  It is around 2 dollars more than a regular pizza, so around 14 dollars I believe.

http://www.cpk.com/menu/#gluten-free-pizzas

Here is some more information on precautions and such
http://info.cpk.com/documents/gluten_free_menu.pdf

Going Gluten Free: Complete Reference and Recipe Guide Review

This Guide is Written by Shirley Baker and is a complete gluten free diet guide to get you started.

It includes great information, especially for those just starting out.  This book goes over how to go about testing, and all the different foods and ingredients you need to avoid, tips on eating out, and more.  Then it goes through all the different flours you can eat ( I didn't realize there were so many!) and it has some great recipes which include great recipes for the picky eaters like children and even some delicious smoothies, cant wait to try some. They are easy to follow and there are some great photos.  Vegan and Vegetarian recipes are also included.

A great source when you have been diagnosed and not sure what to do first, or even if you think you may have Celiac or an intolerance.  Then a great reference to follow afterwards.  You won't be disappointed in this book.

It is available for purchase on Amazon  Going Gluten Free   on the kindle for 4.99 or paperback for 12.32.


Enjoy!

Stur Liquid Water Enhancers

Stur was generous enough to send me all six of their exciting flavors.  Stur is a liquid water enhancer that you pour right into your water.  The packs are small and convenient for travel, they also do not need refrigeration.

Here is a bit of their story from the website.
" I initially created Stur for my wife, so she could drink more water naturally while pregnant with our twin girls. We are a family-run company, passionate about better health. Our mission is to help millions of Americans drink more water, and we’re really proud of developing a good-tasting product without any artificial sweeteners, flavor or colors."

  These products are all gluten free.  They are also free of artificial colors, flavor, and sweeteners.  Zero Sugar, and Zero Calories, yeah!  Stur also contains a blend of essential vitamins, including A, D, E, B3, B5, B6, B12.  Something we all need.


 My two personal favorites are the Simply Strawberry and the Truly PomeCranberry, they seem to have the most flavor.  They are naturally flavored with Stevia with the exception of the Cucumber Mint, which is not sweetened, has a distinct taste, I could really taste the cucumber.

The 6 flavors are:
Honestly Lemonade
Purely Orange Mango
Simply Strawberry
Truly PomeCranberry
Proudly Tea Plus Lemon
Only Mint Cucumber Unsweetened

Here is the website for all the details
http://www.sturdrinks.com/index.html

Enjoy!

Apple Cider Donuts, yum!

I came across this recipe on this great board and had to share, my son and I both enjoyed them!

http://paleospirit.com/2012/apple-cider-paleo-donuts/

Enjoy!

Enjoy Life Chewy Bars are Back and Tastier

Enjoy Life has improved their Chewy Bars and have made them even more tastier.  I have to say I do enjoy the flavors more, and they are very moist.

There are four flavors, Cocoa Loco, Caramel Apple, SunButter Crunch, and Mixed Berry.

My personal favorites are the Caramel Apple and the Mixed Berry, I love the berry pieces and flavors, and the Caramel Apple is perfect for fall.  These are great for on the go, kids lunches or snacks, or a quick snack in the afternoons, try them you will be pleased:)

                                            These are also free of dairy, nuts, and soy

                                           http://www.enjoylifefoods.com/chewy-bars/

Enjoy!

Betty Lou's Gluten Free Snacks

 I was excited to try their wonderful selections.  They have a wider variety of gluten free items, including fruit bars, coconut balls, peanut butter, bars, and more.

Here is a part of their story
 
Everyone wants to feel their best, and when I decided to remove refined sugar from my family's diet 32 years ago, I began creating recipes that were made with honey and brown rice syrup instead. Children know what they like, and my sons were my very first taste-testers. As I fine-tuned the recipes my boys' friends took notice, and soon I had the most popular yard in the neighborhood! I was like the mom with Kool-Aid(tm) in the TV commercial.
I chose "Just Great Stuff... and Plenty of it!" as our motto because it truly reflects the dedication that we have to the quality of our products. I always use the best, healthiest, cutting edge ingredients because I believe that they taste better and make you feel better.

The Betty Lou's Experience

Delicious, healthy food! Food that not only tastes good, but makes you feel good. That's the Betty Lou's promise. Reinvigorate your body with any of our healthy snacks: high-protein shakes, low calorie cookies, nut butter balls, fruit bars, organic-certified bars and more! Make the right choice in taste and health and enjoy Betty Lou's - the Northwest's homegrown health shop.

ALL PRODUCTS CONTAIN ABSOLUTELY NO:

• Wheat
• Refined Sugars
• Hydrogenated Oils! (No Trans Fat)

• Genetically Modified Ingredients (Non-GMO)

I tried the Gluten free Strawberry Fruit Bar and the Gluten Free Coconut Ball.  The fruit bar was so delicious and moist, reminds me of the fig newtons I grew up with but much better and much healthier.  Next I tried the Coconut Ball Macadamia, one word Wow!  This felt like a dessert treat, it was so moist and tasty, the coconut is an added bonus! And it also has 6 grams of fiber:)

They also make these great organic bars with all great stuff in them, that come in four flavors.  The Acai is full of antioxidants and vegan.  These are great bars for your purse or backpack on hikes or just day trips.



Enjoy, and check out their website to find all their products and information

BettyLou's Website

FlaxMeal Wrap

I had to share this recipe, I tried it yesterday for a burrito, and it turned out great, gluten and dairy free and so easy.

low carb, high in protein and fiber

it is from the book WheatBelly, by dr. Wm Davis

Flaxseed Wrap