Gluten Free Awareness Post from Gluten Free Life With Jen

Important Event for Gluten Free Awareness 

I wanted to bring you up to speed on a major upcoming event that is raising awareness in the gluten-free community of the FDA's glaring lack of action on gluten-free food labeling under the 2004 Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act. This event taking place on May 4 in Washington, DC, will bring attention to their inaction at a VIP reception for Congress and FDA, as well as key leaders in the Gluten-Free community, where our community and industry are coming together to build the World's Tallest Gluten-Free Cake!

 

Go to 1in133.org site and sign the petition that has been signed by more than 5,000 people in just the last month. More than 2,000 letters have been sent from the site, too, to the FDA and to members of Congress.

I actively encourage anyone who eats gluten-free or who buys or prepares food from a gluten-free eater to visit the site and sign the petition and send letters to those in power. You can also make contributions in increments of $11.33 for each gluten-free eater you care about.

Rudi's Gluten Free Recipe Contest

http://celiachandbook.com/news-events/rudis-contest/

Gluten Free Coupons, yeah!

I know how pricey these items can be

http://print.coupons.com/Couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=15046&zid=uw18&nid=10

King Arthur's Gluten Free Brownie Mix and Giveaway

I am a brownie fanatic, so I couldn't wait to try this! 

These are sooo easy to make, add eggs, water and oil or butter, I opted for oil to make them dairy free too.  I did have to cook them ten minutes longer than the recipe called for, but when they were done they were excellent!!

These do not taste gluten free by any means, you would never know.  These are seriously awesome brownies, so moist and fudgy, and the edges came out a bit hard like I like them.  My son also gave them an A plus:)

King Arthur Flour is proud to introduce the very best gluten-free brownie mix you’ll ever bake.

• Certified Gluten-Free™ by the non-profit Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO), a program of the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG®).
• Just stir in 2 eggs, melted butter or vegetable oil, and water. Spoon into pan, bake, and enjoy. Note: you must use real eggs in this recipe; flax- or starch-based egg replacers don't work well.
• Another benefit: we’ve worked hard to ensure that brownies made from our mix will stay fresher longer than brownies made from other mixes.
• Wheat-free, soy-free, nut-free mix is packed in a dedicated gluten-free facility.
• No additives, preservatives, or artificial flavors.
• Kosher.
• 17-ounce mix makes sixteen 2”-square brownies

6.95 a box

Save 10 percent off your next order by using promo coe CMQ18
http://www.kingarthurflour.com/  check out the website for more info on location product or order online.  Amazon  also carries it.  They also make a gluten free flour I will be trying next.


Now for the giveaway part, one lucky reader will win a box of these brownies and the gluten free flour

Contest is open till May 6th for US or Canada residents.

Rules and Entry

Mandatory entry
1 Visit www. kingarthurflour.com and leave a comment about product or recipe you would like to try
 or you can go to Facebook and like kingarthurflour

2 Become a follower on my blog or Facebook Gluten Free with Dee


Extra entry
Follow Kingarthurflour on twitter


Please send me an email at deerezpets@att.net and let me know you entered, or leave a comment here with your email

Good luck!

Mary's Double Chocolate Cookie Review

If you love choclate and are dairy free too these are the cookies for you!  These are a wonderful chocolate flavor, not too overpowering, and also have a crunchy texture.  They come in a two pack of 6, great for an afternoon snack with a glass of milk or juice.

Mary's Gone Crackers Love™ Cookies Double Chocolate Description

Traditional Flavors, Revolutionary Ingredients

Delicious & Satisfying / Infused with Love

Conscious Eating

• Dairy Free
• USDA Organic
• Kosher
• Vegan

Imagine cookies that taste great AND make you feel good! Cookies you can eat at any time because they are made with real food ingredients and low glycemic sweeteners - a perfect healthful indulgence that satisfies your sweet tooth without overwhelming it. And kids love them too!
Mary's Gone Crackers® - love™ Cookies combine unique, whole food ingredients that deliver delicious flavor and texture - and by the way, they are dairy and egg free, and certified organic and kosher! (And we sneak a little love into them as well!)
Traditional flavors - Chocolate Chip, Ginger Snap, "N'Oatmeal"™ Raisin (no oats!), Double Chocolate and Peanut Butter - with revolutionary ingredients!
From my kitchen to your table! ENJOY!  ~ Mary Waldner

 

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 Cookies (26 g)

Servings per Container: About 6

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	130	*
Calories from Fat	50	*
Total Fat	6 g	9%
Saturated Fat	3 g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1 g	*
Monounsaturated Fat	2 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Sodium	100 mg	4%
Potassium	35 mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate	19 g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.5 g	7%
Sugars	9 g	*
Protein	1 g	*
Vitamin A		0%
Vitamin C		0%
Calcium		0%
Iron		4%

*Daily value not established.

Other Ingredients: Organic Gluten-Free Flour Blend: (Organic brown rice flour, organic tapioca flour, organic potato flour, organic potato starch, organic amaranth flour), organic palm sugar, organic dark chocolate chips (organic cane sugar, organic cocoa paste, organic cocoa butter, soy lecithin (non-GMO), organic vanilla), organic palm fruit shortening (palm oil), organic tapioca syrup, water, organic cocoa powder, organic coconut oil, organic yellow split pea flour, organic chia seeds, organic roasted ramon seed powder, organic prune extract, organic vanilla extract, baking soda, sea salt, xanthan gum, organic rice bran extract. Contains: Coconut and Soy. Manufactured in a facility that also makes products containing peanuts, tree nuts milk, eggs, wheat and soy.

Free Of

Non-GMO, dairy, hydrogenated oils, trans fats

To find this product or other product by Mary's check out the website at http://www.marysgonecrackers.com/ns/intro.php

Enjoy!

Illinois Gluten Free Expo this weekend

http://gfafexpo.com/expo/chicago/vendor-fair/

Gluten Free Communion Cake

Thanks to Betty Crocker Gluten Free Cake and Frosting I was able to make this cake for my daughter. Can't wait to try it!

Gluten Free Hashbrown Casserole

This is my favorite Easter Recipe. I thought I would share with you all.  What are some of your favorites that are gluten free?

Ingredients

• 1 (2 pound) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed(Ore-Ida is gluten free, they also make some with peppers and onions in the bag)
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1  can Creamy Mushroom by Progresso
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray one 9x13 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, butter, salt, pepper, onions, soup and cheese. Gently mix and pour into prepared pan or dish. Bake uncovered for 35 minutes.

Enjoy!

Coconut M&M's are Gluten Free!

Anyone love these as much as I do, just wanted to let you all know, they are my one indulgence, especially this time of year:)

KISS MY FACE OLIVE AND ALOE SOAP

I love Kiss My Face products as they are natural products.  I was recently sent a few soaps to try out and they smelled so good I couldn't resist trying them right away.

The product I tried is the Kiss My Face Olive and Aloe Soap.

olive & aloe bar soap

The richness of olive oil has been used for centuries to nourish and moisturize the skin, while aloe vera has long been acclaimed the “healing plant.” Combined, they create a unique cleansing and softening bar that's as simple and pure as a soap can be. Long lasting and made from the purest natural ingredients, it is a superbly moisturizing soap suitable for all skin types.

GOOD FOR YOU BECAUSE...Olive Oil: superb moisturizer for all skin types
Aloe Vera: healing and soothing

INGREDIENTS:Saponified Olive Oil, Water, Aloe Barbadensis Gel (Aloe Vera), Sodium Chloride, Fragrance

This product contains no animal ingredients, artificial colors, or unnecessary chemicals and was not tested on animals.

It has a nice scent that is not overpowering and is great for my dry skin.  It did not irritate my skin at all, and I have been using for a few days. I received the 8 oz size, it is fairly large.

The bar leaves my skin soft and moist.  You can even use this product on your hair, and it is great for sensitive skin. This also makes a great face cleanser and does not dry out your skin.  Make sure to put in a soap dish as it can get a bit wet with use.  Very refreshing.  I like the fact that it is organic, and they do not use animals for testing.

To go to the FAQ page on what product may be gluten free check out
http://www.kissmyface.com/faqpage.html

To order your own products go to http://www.kissmyface.com/index.html, or Amazon.com sells in bulk. You can also find this product at many places that sell health foods and products. 

The three pack of this soap is 7.99, and the soap is very large, so this is a good price.  For those of you with smaller hands you can also purchase the 4 oz at 2.99.

Be sure to check out their large variety of products including toothpaste and deodorant.