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Review: Katz Gluten-Free Cinnamon Raisin English Muffins

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It was just last month that I shared my thoughts on Katz gluten-free English muffins.  Now Katz has added a new variety of English muffins – Cinnamon Raisin.  I knew that I would most likely enjoy these just as much, if not more than the regular version.

The new Cinnamon Raisin English Muffins come 4 to a package for $4.99/package.

Ingredients:

gluten-free Flour (Potato Flour, Rice Flour), Water, Potato Starch, Quinoa, Tapioca Starch, Canola Oil, Sugar, Dry Yeast, Baking Powder, Guar Gum, Salt, Corn Flour, Cinnamon, Raisins.

IMG_5312The consistency and texture of this English muffin is spot on!  I love the nooks and crannies and how they trapped the almond butter and strawberry preserves I spread on the muffin.  The dusting of cornmeal on the outside adds a wonderful final touch.  The cinnamon raisin flavor really makes me wish I still had some pumpkin butter left to spread over these.

Before I end this post I also wanted to share that Katz gluten-free has added a Vanilla Cake Mix to their line-up.  This new mix joins the other new Chocolate Cake Mix that debuted earlier this year.  The Vanilla Cake Mix sells for $4.99 and makes 2 9-inch rounds or 24 cupcakes.  Katz gluten-free offers free shipping on orders over $50, so now is the time to try some of the other new products in addition to the cake mixes and English Muffins!  We really like the new Glazed Donuts, too!

Katz gluten-free has been baking delicious gluten-free baked goods since early 2006.  The products are made in a dedicated gluten-free facility that has been certified by the Gluten Intolerance Group.  In addition to being gluten-free, all Katz products are also free of dairy and nuts (the facility is also dedicated dairy and nut-free).

What is your favorite Katz gluten-free product?  Have you found a gluten-free English muffin you like?

Review: Trader Joe’s Chocolate Chip Brownies

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Since today is Valentine’s Day, I felt the need to stock up on all things chocolate when I was shopping earlier this week at Trader Joe’s. To be completely honest, I was in the check out line waiting to pay when I spotted this:

Chocolate Chip Brownies?  Yes, please!  These brownies are huge and only $2.49 for a package of 2.  I knew that these would brighten Jon’s day.

The brownies are made in a facility where products containing wheat, peanut and tree nuts are made, but knowing Trader Joe’s and their practices regarding gluten-free foods, I felt safe purchasing and consuming these.

IMG_5110When Jon came home from school he noticed the package of brownies sitting on the island in the kitchen.  He asked if the brownies were for him, and I told him they were as long as I could have a bite.  I opened the package and cut off my bite right after I took these photos because I knew once Jon began to eat the brownies I wouldn’t have much time to get my taste.  I love that the brownies are packaged individually to help keep them fresh.  These brownies were every bit as good as I imagined they would be!  They were on the dense, fudgy side with bits of chocolate chip scattered throughout.  Jon agreed that they were awesome and he now wants me to purchase them every time I am near Trader Joe’s.

I am pleased to see that while Trader Joe’s has discontinued one of my favorite gluten-free products, they are continuing to expand their gluten-free product line.  The philosophy of the company is to provide food and products by purchasing in volume directly from suppliers and only keeping those products that do well on their shelves.  Click here to see the Handy Product lists, including foods that are gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian and Kosher.

Have you spotted or tried the new Chocolate Chip Brownies?  What did you think?

Review: Trader Joe’s Flourless Chocolate Cake

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I am not going to beat around the bush here.  I have been living in my own little world and ignoring one of the best products on the market for the past couple of years.  This product has literally been right under my nose, yet I never purchased it before.  Sure, I thought about it, but I didn’t want to part with $6.99 for something I hadn’t heard much about.  I am not sure why that held me back, I have forked over just as much money, if not more, for other gluten-free products.  If you really think about it, this serves 6, so $6.99 isn’t bad at all.

The label should have been my first clue “True Decadence”.  Did I really ignore that?  Perhaps I should have my head examined.

IMG_5111The label is fairly simple, and though it says there are 6 servings, I would say more like 10-12, as this is really dense.  I am not known for small dessert portions, especially when it comes to chocolate, but trust me when I tell you that you don’t need much of this cake to be transported right to heaven!

I fell in love at first bite!  I have found a new go-to dessert that requires nothing more than a trip to Trader Joe’s.  Both Jon and Hannah agreed that this cake is phenomenal!

Trader Joe’s has locations across the US and maintains a list of gluten-free items they offer in their stores that is frequently updated.

Have you tried Trader Joe’s Flourless Chocolate Cake?  I see on their gluten-free product list they also have Flourless Chocolate Walnut Cookies.  I need to find those.  STAT!

Best Gluten-Free Cold Cereal

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GFreek.com is just starting to release the results of the 3rd Annual Gluten-Free Awards.  I love reading through the results to see how some of my favorites did.  I wanted to see what you guys thought about the results in the “Cold Cereal” category.  I love cold cereal, but usually not for breakfast.  I usually eat cold cereal as a snack or by the handful when I am trying to decide what I am going to make for lunch.  I have my favorites, but I’ll share those down below.

GFreek.com’s results name Honey Nut Chex as the winner for the second year in a row.  Some of the runners up are:

  • Nature’s Path Mesa Sunrise Cereal
  • Holy Crap Cereal by HapiFoods Group, Inc
  • Cinnamon Chex
  • Marshmallow Pebbles
  • Fruity Pebbles
  • Cocoa Pebbles
  • Chocolate Chex

I have heard of and tried all of the above on the list except for Holy Crap cereal, which has now piqued my curiosity.  I need to see if I can get my hands on some to give it a try.  I was surprised that none of the Envirokidz cereals were mentioned – they are lower in sugar, but still very tasty, than several of the others on the list.

I really enjoy Nature’s Path Sunrise Cereals – the Vanilla and Maple versions in addition to the Mesa Sunrise.  I also really like Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free Muesli cold with almond milk for a fast snack after a hard run or workout.  What is your favorite gluten-free cold cereal?  Do the ones chosen in the GFreek.com Annual Awards seem to be in line with the way you feel?

Review: Trader Joe’s Gluten-Free Iced Lemon Rounds

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I haven’t been able to get to Trader Joe’s very often in the past couple of months, so I wasn’t all that surprised that I found a new gluten-free product almost as soon as I walked in the door. Have you seen these new Iced Lemon Rounds Cookies?

I had to take a second look to make sure I wasn’t seeing things. Did the label really say “gluten-free” on it? I even flipped the box over to read the ingredients to make sure. Yep, they are!  I knew that my son would be thrilled, as he loves all things lemon.  The box of 7 cookies wasn’t cheap, but I bought them anyway.

Ingredients:

Brown rice flour, organic powdered sugar (organic evaporated cane sugar, organic tapioca starch), unsalted butter (milk), eggs, cane sugar, potato starch, rice flour, lemon icing (powdered sugar, water, sugared lemon peel [lemon peel, sugar, lemon oil]), almond flour, coconut flour, honey, xanthan gum, sea salt, almond extract (ethyl alcohol, water, oil of bitter almond), baking powder (monocalcium phosphate, sodium of bicarbonate, cornstarch).

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I don’t know that I can put into words how wonderfully amazing these cookies are! I honestly didn’t expect them to be as good as they are.  They are similar in texture to a thicker sugar cookie but have just enough moisture to hold them together nicely.  The lemon flavor is just enough and not overwhelming.  What a refreshing afternoon treat to have alongside a cup of hot tea! My son fell in love with these cookies as well, so I have a feeling that they will be making frequent appearances in our house.

Trader Joe’s maintains a list of their “no gluten” products on their website.  They update the list regularly, but may not have all new products listed, as the cookies aren’t on the list.

Have you tried the new Trader Joe’s Iced Lemon Rounds?  What is your favorite Trader Joe’s product?