Awesome GF Products

I wanted to share my thoughts on some great GF foods. Lärabars, Extreme Pizza, more Kettle Cuisine and Two Stones Pub in Newark, DE.

Lets discuss.  I have now had the opportunity to try a number of different Lärabars: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Banana Nut Bread, Cappuccino, Blueberry, Cashew Cookie, Pecan Pie and Apple Pie.  They all live up to their names and taste delicious.  For those of you who haven't tried them, they are a blend of unsweetened fruit, nuts and spices.  They are great to have incase you find yourself somewhere that GF food is not easy to come by.  Lärabar are also the maker of Joculat which reminds me of a brownie type of bar.  They come in flavors like Chocolate, Chocolate Hazelnut and Chocolate Mint.  These are so yummy.  To get more info on Lärabar and Joculat as well as their newest creation Über Bar go to http://www.larabar.com/.  You can find Lärabar at local health food stores.  I buy mine at my local Shoprite.

I am in love with GF pizza from Extreme Pizza.  Especially the Holy Cow with Italian Sausage.  Their pizza is wonderful.  The service at our Wilmington, Delaware location is great and they also deliver.  You can order from the menu and request GF or you can create your own GF pizza.  A rumor has it that some GF appetizers and some GF soups will soon be on the menu as well as GF beer and cider if you choose to dine at their location.  Which I must say is a really cool restaurant.

When I spoke with the manager regarding what GF toppings where available she said I could order anything BUT meatballs for my pizza.  So you have a great choice of pizza whether you make your own or choose from the many great pizzas offered on the menu.  Check Extreme Pizza out at http://locations.extremepizza.com/zgrid/themes/43/portal/index.jsp
They have locations all across the USA.

Another round of applause for Kettle Cuisine.  I have now tasted a number of their soups and they are so yummy.  My new favorite is the Organic Mushroom and Potato.  A light creamy potato broth with great flavor with mushrooms that are sautéed in butter with herbs.  The Thai Curry Chicken Soup has all the flavor you would expect with Thai food.  They blend coconut milk with lemongrass along with Thai spices and chicken to come up with a soup that is great tasting.  Natural chicken, bamboo shoots, red peppers, mushrooms and rice complete this great flavored soup.  You can read more about Kettle Cuisine at http://www.kettlecuisine.com/.  I have found Kettle Cuisine at my local Shoprite but I know they are available at Whole Foods Markets.  Hopefully, they will be opening a local Whole Foods Market near me so I can get more Kettle Cuisine variety.

Last but not least if you love GF pub grub and GF beer we now have a pub in Newark, Delaware that offers both, Two Stones Pub.  Apparently Celiac Disease runs in the families of the owners so they not only offer GF beers, mostly Green's but their menu actually notes which menu offerings are  GF so you can pick right off the menu.  The staff are knowledgeable about a GF diet too which makes it a lot easier to ask questions prior to ordering.  Two Stones Pub will soon be offering the greatly anticipated Dogfish Head Tweason'ale, a new GF brew which should be available in late February.  Another great reason to enjoy Two Stones Pub.  Check them out at http://www.twostonespub.com/

I am still working hard looking for more yummy GF foods and GF friendly restaurants.  Did you know Gordons now has GF tilapia?  I saw the commercial and it said GF so I have to check it out.  Also, check out Jones Dairy Farms.  They have a number of GF products too.  Will review next time.  Like I mentioned earlier, I am eagerly awaiting the bottle release of Tweason'ale and once I can taste it I will blog about it.  Until then my dear readers, keep reading those labels and enjoy living Gluten Free.

Bonn Appertite!!

BonnieB

Kettle Cuisine Soupah Snapshot Photo Contest!!

My awesome friends at Kettle Cuisine have announced a new Soupah Snapshot Photo Contest.  You could win a trip to Boston.  Here's the info!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySqQ4G8_uqY&feature=youtu.be 

So grab your camera, your favorite Kettle Cuisine Soup carton and go take some cool pictures.

Remember, all Kettle Cuisine Soups are gluten free and delicious.  My latest favorite soup is the Organic Mushroom and Potato.  It is sooooo good.  It is creamy and the mushrooms are very tasty.  This soup has only 170 calories and is also suitable for a vegan diet too.  It's perfect on a cold wintery day.

You better hurry.  This contest ends January 31st, 2012.

Happy New Year My Dear Readers!

First I would like to wish my Dear Readers a Very Happy 2012.  I know that this is going to be a great year.  With that said, I have lots and lots of GF food to blog about: Extreme Pizza, Rudis Breads, Amy's Almond Shortbread cookies, Lärabar and Jōcalat, Jones Dairy Farm and Dogfish Head Tweason'ale.

I will write more once I finish the play I am performing in next weekend.  Lots more time to write and rave about new GF products.

Chow For Now! (hehe)

BonnieB

Rumor is.....

Hey Gluten Free beer fans.  I heard a rumor that Dogfish Head Beer will be coming out with a new GF beer.  It's called Tweason'ale and should be available towards the end of January 2012.  I sent an email to Dogfish Head to get more info and will blog more soon.  In the meantime, check out this link for more info on this new brew.

http://www.dogfish.com/brews-spirits/the-brews/seasonal-brews/tweasonale.htm

Cheers!

Kettle Cuisine Gluten Free Soups

I have to tell you about the yummiest GF Chicken Soup (other than my Mum's) I can find in the grocery store.  The company is Kettle Cuisine and they offer quite a variety of different soups but I love their Chicken Soup with Rice Noodles.  They make their soups with all natural ingredients.  Real chicken, large rice noodles, carrots, celery and onion.  It really does taste home made.

http://www.kettlecuisine.com/content/soup-details/Chicken-Soup-with-Rice-Noodles/6.aspx

All of Kettle Cuisine's soups are GF and some are also vegan and dairy free.  They offer a number of soups including New England Clam Chowder, Angus Beef Steak Chili with Beans, and Tomato Soup with Garden Vegetables.

I found these soups at my local Shoprite in Wilmington, DE in the frozen GF food section.  Check with your local supermarket or health food store to see if they can stock them for you.

Trust me.  Once you try the Chicken Soup with Rice Noodles you will want to keep it stocked in your freezer all winter long.

Happy Holidays From Bonnie B

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah and a Happy New Year.

A quick tip for enjoying a GF holiday.

If dining with family or friends ask the hostess/host what they are making.  If GF choices are limited then offer to bring a dish thats GF but everyone can enjoy.

Remember, if you have kids with Celiac Disease who like to leave cookies out for Santa, He will eat GF cookies too!

Happy Holidays!

BonnieB

Gluten Free Tips for Thanksgiving!!

Thanksgiving is just days away and it can be frustrating trying to come up with GF options especially if you are serving a large group.  Keeping it simple is the easiest way to accommodate everyone.  Yes, there will be a few item's that may not be for our GF belly's but we can still enjoy a bountiful Thanksgiving meal.


Here are a few tips to help guide you this holiday season:


1.  Purchase a turkey that is 100% GF.  Yes some manufactures use gluten when they process the turkey.  Check your ingredients on the packaging when buying your bird.


2.  Stuffing it can become pricey so you may want to just make a small amount to accommodate your GF guests.  Purchase two loaves of GF bread and substitute it for regular bread when making stuffing.  


http://www.celiac.com/articles/21941/1/Celiaccoms-Best-Ever-Gluten-free-Thanksgiving-Guide/Page1.html


Check out the above link which will take you to Celiac.com's Best Ever Gluten Free Thanksgiving Guide.  


3.  Remember there are plenty of GF deserts and goodies that everyone can enjoy.  


Shop natural products (most have no gluten).  A great Thanksgiving doesn't mean having to stress to make a great meal.  Be creative and best of all enjoy your holiday.


HAPPY TURKEY DAY TO ALL MY LOYAL FOLLOWERS AND THOSE WHO JUST STOP BY.