Gluten Free Frenzy!

Josh's Famous Barbeque Chicken and Funeral Potatoes

2012-01-25T12:00:00.000-08:00

Josh's Famous BBQ Chicken

1 lb. free-range chicken tenders
1/4 tsp. Real Onion Salt
1/4 tsp. Real Garlic Salt
dash of black pepper
1 tsp. oregano
3 Tbls. your favorite gluten-free BBQ chicken

*Season meat with salts and oregano. Grill until cooked through. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, baste on both sides with BBQ sauce.

Funeral Potatoes

2 bags Cascadian Farms hashbrowns
1 can gluten free cream of mushroom soup
2 c. gluten free sour cream
1 1/2 c. raw cheddar cheese, shredded
1/3 c. raw or organic butter, melted
1/4 tsp. Real Salt
1 tsp. black pepper
2 c. gluten-free corn flakes
2-3 Tbls. raw or organic butter
1/4 tsp. Real Salt

*Combine first 7 ingredients. Press into a 9x13 baking pan. In another bowl combine last 3 ingredients. Lay over the potato mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

*This great recipe will be featured on http://glutenfreehomemaker.com/2012/01/gluten-free-wednesdays-1-25-12/

"New Year, New You!" GIVEAWAY and Feature/review on Boulder Granola!

2012-01-24T20:02:00.001-08:00

Unleash your inner hippie... I love Boulder Granola's awesome slogan. I know my friends always call me a "granola" not because I am one but because they THINK ;) all my gluten free food is weird and super healthy. I have made them taste my stuff and now they know just how amazing gluten free can be. Boulder Granola's gluten free, dairy free granola is no exception to this statement. It is just one more food item that proves how great gluten free can be! My husband and I just loved how the texture was softer than many but still had a nice little crunch. It reminded me of crushed macaroons in the flavor. Who doesn't love macaroons?! We both agreed that it was best served over granola or fresh fruit. It wasn't so crunchy that it made for an odd need to "bite" your yogurt but instead was soft enough to marry well with granola but still add a great textural difference. What a great way to start the day and really Unleash your inner hippie!

The other great thing about this company is that all of their products are also certified organic. I love knowing that what I put into my body and my kids bodies is free of pesticides and herbicides. Two convenient sizes are just one more thing that makes Boulder granola so versatile. There is a 12 oz. bag that is great for your cupboard and breakfasts daily while the 3 oz. size is just right for slipping into your purse, backpack or kiddos lunchbox! We loved Boulder Granola and know you will as well!

So are you ready to win some Boulder Granola products?!

**(1) Grand Prize Winner- will receive a 12 oz bag and a 3 oz bag of their Gluten free/Dairy Free granola all for themselves!!!

(Required) HERE'S HOW TO ENTER: (Make sure you are a follower of this blog AND please make sure to leave your e-mail with EVERY entry. If you don't leave your e-mail, you will not be chosen as we do need some way to contact you. Thanks! :)

(Mandatory) Become a follower on Gluten Free Frenzy's blog AND Visit Boulder Granola and tell me something you learned about the gluten free process of making this granola. If you are already a follower, please still leave a comment that you are and do the second part. If possible tell a friend about this site.

1. Visit our Facebook page and tell us what is your favorite way to enjoy gluten free granola.

2. Visit Boulder Granola on Facebook and thank them for this giveaway with a link to Gluten Free Frenzy. Leave a comment here saying you did.

3. Follow Boulder Granola and Gluten Free Frenzy on Twitter. Leave a comment here confirming you do.

4. Post about this giveaway on your blog, Facebook or Twitter with a link back to us and leave us a link to it here in the comments section.

***EACH ENTRY MUST BE SUBMITTED SEPARATELY!!!

*If you have any questions just post to me. Also, existing fans, and followers of Gluten Free Frenzy you MUST submit that you follow or are a fan to have it count as an entry. I can't go through everyone and submit their entry just for being a fan on my own, so please post that you are already a fan or follower if you are and specify to what (ex. Facebook, blog...) THIS IS A BLOG GIVEAWAY SO ALL ENTRIES TO WIN MUST BE DONE ON THIS BLOG POST...

*Giveaway ends Tuesday, January 31st 2012 at 11:59 PM (MST). This giveaway is open to U.S. readers only.

*Please keep in mind that this is not a dedicated gluten free facility. They do however, meet the standards for gluten free labeling on their gluten free cookies. Please always use your own discretion when choosing to enjoy a gluten free product as we are not responsible for any one else and their consumption of these products.

**This company provided me with sample product for review purposes on this website. I was not paid or compensated in any other way for my reviews. They are my opinions and my opinions alone.

Kettle Cuisine Gluten Free Community Contest!

2012-01-24T19:58:00.000-08:00

Check out this fun contest that my friends at Kettle Cuisine are hosting. You can win a weekend getaway to Beantown! www.facebook.com/kettlecuisine (or link to the video http://youtube/ySqQ4G8_uqY)

"New Year, New You!" GIVEAWAY and feature on Laura's Wholesome Junkfood!!!

2012-01-24T14:04:00.000-08:00

Have you tried Laura's Wholesome Junkfood's gluten-free flavor of cookie, Mint Double Fudge? Yeah, I said mint AND double fudge in the same sentence! Oh boy, these cookies are soooo good! My husband said. "Are you sure these cookies are gluten-free, because they are good!" They remind me of the classic girl scout cookie, Thin Mints. Yum!!!

A little about Laura's Wholesome Junkfood:

“Once upon a time a cookie met a protein bar and they fell in love and got married. This is their child, a wonderful mix between a protein bar and home made tasting cookies (or as we call them Bite-lettes™!) Whether as a snack, pre-gym workout or a fix for a sweet tooth, your customers won’t believe something this tasty is good for them. They taste great, and you know that you are eating real food, not candy or laboratory snacks...”

I just love this description right from Laura’s Wholesome Junkfood Website. It describes so well these yummy cookies! I had the opportunity to taste the gluten-free line of Laura’s Wholesome Junkfood cookies last year and I fell in love with them! I am addicted to this new flavor, as well as the cashew chocolate chip...they are so tasty! Let me just tell you, these cookies are so soft and chewy that each one is like the first. These are a fun, on the go snack that is so travel friendly. And if you are anything like me you can barely pack one more thing in your hand when you leave the house, so this is the perfect size package. I even snuck it into the theater to enjoy my “wholesome junkfood” while watching a movie! :)

Not only do they have delicious cookies but they have some of the greatest customer service I've ever had the pleasure of enjoying. The wonderful employees at Laura's Wholesome Junkfood are always happy to answer any questions you have. I just adore their sweet marketing lady, Char. She is always so genuinely concerned about all of you who read Gluten Free Frenzy. So sweet!

So are you ready to win some Laura's Wholesome Junkfood products?!

**(1) Grand Prize Winner- will receive a Laura's Wholesome Junkfood cookbook and 6 tubs of mint double fudge gluten free cookies all for themselves!!!

(1) Second Place Winner- 6 tubs of mint double fudge gluten free cookies all for themselves!!!

(1) Third Place Winner- 2 tubs of mint double fudge gluten free cookies all for themselves!!!

(Required) HERE'S HOW TO ENTER: (Make sure you are a follower of this blog AND please make sure to leave your e-mail with EVERY entry. If you don't leave your e-mail, you will not be chosen as we do need some way to contact you. Thanks! :)

(Mandatory) Become a follower on Gluten Free Frenzy's blog AND Visit www.lauraswholesomejunkfood.com and tell me the gluten free cookie that sounds best to you. If you are already a follower, please still leave a comment that you are and do the second part. If possible tell a friend about this site.

1. Visit our Facebook page and tell us what is your favorite way to enjoy gluten free cookies.

2. Visit Laura's Wholesome Junkfood on Facebook and thank them for this giveaway with a link to Gluten Free Frenzy. Leave a comment here saying you did.

3. Visit www.lauraswholesomejunkfood.com and sign up for their newsletter. (It will be verified on their end.) Leave a comment here saying you did.

4. Follow Laura’s Wholesome Junkfood and Gluten Free Frenzy on Twitter. Leave a comment here confirming you do.

5. Post about this giveaway on your blog, Facebook or Twitter with a link back to us and leave us a link to it here in the comments section.

***EACH ENTRY MUST BE SUBMITTED SEPARATELY!!!

*If you have any questions just post to me. Also, existing fans, and followers of Gluten Free Frenzy you MUST submit that you follow or are a fan to have it count as an entry. I can't go through everyone and submit their entry just for being a fan on my own, so please post that you are already a fan or follower if you are and specify to what (ex. Facebook, blog...) THIS IS A BLOG GIVEAWAY SO ALL ENTRIES TO WIN MUST BE DONE ON THIS BLOG POST...

*Giveaway ends Tuesday, January 31st 2012 at 11:59 PM (MST). This giveaway is open to U.S. readers only.

*Please keep in mind that this is not a dedicated gluten free facility. They do however, meet the standards for gluten free labeling on their gluten free cookies. Please always use your own discretion when choosing to enjoy a gluten free product as we are not responsible for any one else and their consumption of these products.

**This company provided me with sample product for review purposes on this website. I was not paid or compensated in any other way for my reviews. They are my opinions and my opinions alone.

TTT-Tuesdays Tasty Tip with Chef David Hall

2012-01-24T14:03:00.001-08:00

Make It Hot, Baby

Late in 2010 I decided to take a working vacation and check out the Asian Cuisine course at the CIA. Nope, the guys at the Central Intelligence Agency have not lost their intelligence and taken up cooking. The CIA I am referring to is the excellent Culinary Institute of America culinary arts school in the northern wine country in California. It was definitely a working vacation as we started cooking around 1:00 pm and served at about 8:30 when the day-students arrived for a huge dinner. Each day offered a different cuisine such as Vietnamese, Korean, Thai, Indian, Chinese or Japanese.

Learning about the different flavor profiles in different cuisines is always exciting for me. During the course, I had the opportunity to make two different styles of Hot and Sour Soup, one Chinese and the other Thai. Both are delicious and uniquely different. The Chinese gets its heat from toasted fresh ground black pepper while the Thai gets is heat from Thai Bird’s Eye chilies. The Thai sour component comes from fresh lime juice while the Chinese sour comes from rice wine vinegar.

Both styles are bold in flavor, and because the base for both soups is from homemade chicken stock, they are lean and healthy soups. While I am still trying to decide which tastes best, I offer up my adaptation of this gluten-free Thai version, with some introductory comments.

· Ingredients such as lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves and straw mushrooms can be purchased at a local Asian market if your grocer does not carry them.

· Don’t judge the fish sauce by its smell. Once cooked in a dish, it is very tasty and brings richness to the dish. There are different grades and levels of quality. If you don’t like one, try another.

· Use stock instead of broth if possible; it will be richer in body and flavor

· Thai Bird’s Eye chilies are very hot, consider wearing gloves when slicing.

· Drain the tofu by placing it on a towel and placing a weighty plate on it for about 20 minutes.

Thai Hot-and-Sour Soup

Servings 8

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon peanut oil

1 to 1½ pounds shrimp, U25

3 lemongrass stalks

1 tablespoon peanut oil

2½ tablespoons red curry paste

4 teaspoons galangal, finely minced

6 kaffir lime leaves

2 quarts chicken stock

7 Thai bird chilies, VERY thinly sliced (add more if you like it hotter)

1 pound firm tofu, drained, pressed, ½” dice

4 plum Roma tomatoes cut into eighths

1 16 oz. can straw mushrooms, cut in half

1/3 cups fish sauce

1 tablespoon turbinado sugar

1 cup lime juice

½ cup cilantro, coarsely cut for garnish.

Directions:

1. Place the serving bowls in an oven to warm.

2. Peel and devein the shrimp. Rinse and reserve the shells

3. Slice the shrimp sashimi style (very thin). Set aside (refrigerated).

4. Using the back of a heavy chef’s knife, bruise the lemongrass to help release the essential oils. Trim the lemongrass at its root end. Trim the top ½ inch, then slice in half lengthwise and cut into 1-inch lengths. Set aside.

5. Heat the oil in a saucepot over medium heat. Toast the curry paste until it is aromatic but not browned, about 1 minute.

6. Add the reserved shrimp shells and lemongrass, along with the galangal, kaffir lime leaves and chicken stock.

7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes to infuse the flavors. Strain soup into a new pot.

8. Add chilies, mushrooms, fish sauce and sugar. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.

9. Add the tomatoes, tofu, and then stir in the lime juice.

10. Taste and adjust seasoning with fish sauce and additional lime juice, if needed.

Service:

1. Place some shrimp in the bottom of a serving bowl and ladle the hot soup over the shrimp to cook it.

2. Stir for a couple seconds to cook the shrimp.

3. Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.

We have some slots left in our Adult Culinary Boot Camp. Classes meet once a month on a Saturday for five months. Detailed class notes, groceries and recipes are provided. For more details, check us out on the web at www.thymeforachef.com. Come join us for a memorable learning experience you will use for the rest of your life. Contact us to enroll for a very fun and very filling experience.

Blessings,

Chef David Hall

Thyme for a Chef, LLC

david@thymeforachef.com

New Grains Bakery GIVEAWAY and feature/review!!!

2012-01-21T09:11:00.000-08:00

New Grains Bakery is home to the famous, jumbo pink frosted and sprinkled sugar cookie, making over 500 per week to keep up with nationwide demand! Let me tell you, this cookie is fantastic! Not only is their famous sugar cookie great but so are there array of other gluten free products. New Grains Bakery offers everything from chocolate drizzled macaroons to sourdough bread. BYU, UVU and even the LDS MTC in Provo, UT are all providing the local community with New Grains Bakery's gluten free products. I just love that they are in the University's now! In addition, a local chain of Macey's grocery stores now carries their cookie, brownie and puff pastry doughs. New Grains Bakery ships their products nationwide so yo don't have to be local to enjoy them. They also have a 100% money back guarantee which is great! One of the owners, Tim says that hey have yet to have anyone need to use it which is something they are very proud of. With great prices and a wonderful selection of products, New Grains Bakery is a great go to spot for yummy gluten free goodies!

We recently had the opportunity of reviewing multiple items from the New Grains Bakery product line. Here is what we thought.

Jumbo Pink Frosted and Sprinkled Sugar Cookie- The epitome of gluten free cookie Heaven! For those of us who still remember what a Granny B's cookie tasted like (pre-celiac) then you will know that this cookie is something to be thankful for. With it's mildly sweet sugar cookie topped with a rich, very sweet pink frosting and childlike colored sprinkles, this cookie is a home run. I even think the flavor is better than the classic Granny B's! There is some food coloring in the frosting and the sprinkles just so you are aware.

Chocolate Drizzled Macaroon, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Brownie Cookie with Chocolate Chips, Pumpkin Cookie with Chocolate Chips and Pecan Bar- All the cookies were soft and moist but especially the macaroon. It was full of rich, moist coconut and drizzled with the perfect amount of dark chocolate drizzle. Both the chocolate chip and the brownie cookie with chocolate chips had just the right amount of rich, full-sized chocolate chips that added just a touch more sweetness to the cookie. As I am a pumpkin chocolate chip cookie fan, I couldn't help but enjoy New Grains Bakery's version of this seasonal favorite. The ratio or pumpkin and chocolate flavors were spot on. It was also moist and chewy. Finally, the pecan bar. This treat was absolutely divine! I loved the nice buttery crust topped with a rich and sweet pecan pie like filling. Whole pecans really made this bar visually appealing as well as tasty! The pecan bar was one of my favorite New Grains Bakery items.

Italian Dipping, Sourdough and Multigrain Breads- These nice large pieces of gluten free bread are excellent for paninis, and nice large sandwiches (which are usually very hard for us to get on gluten free bread). The Italian dipping bread was perfect for a cold night of soup that needed a dipping companion. The bread help up well to being dipped and tasted great with its fill of delicious herbs and spices. The sourdough bread was my top choice for sandwich making as it added a nice tangy flavor that married well with the other sandwich toppings. Multigrain was great for paninis as well as french toast. Each bread had its own unique flavor and was soft and moist enough to be eaten without toasting.

Pizza Crust and Beligian Waffle Mix- Both mixes were easy to prepare and provided a hearty helping of the end dish. The pizza crust had excellent Italian spices and seasonings. I had a hard time rolling it into a perfect circle (as you can see ;) however, the taste was great and for those better at rolling out dough, this could be a very pretty pizza. The Belgian waffle mix made airy and light waffles that were the perfect base for a homemade whipped cream and berries topping. My husband is the ultimate Belgian waffle fanatic and he thought the flavor and texture were wonderful!

Parmesan Garlic Breadsticks and Parmesan Croutons- Oh my goodness!!! These breadsticks were pure gluten free goodness!!! The fluffy texture combined with the perfect garlic parmesan topping made these an absolute hit both with my mom and I who eat gluten free as well as my dad, sister and hubby who don't. We had them alongside my mom's famous gluten free lasagna and boy were they the perfect addition to this lovely meal! In addition to the meal, we also served a green salad topped with parmesan croutons. They added the perfect textural difference the salad needed that both my mom and I hadn't enjoyed in a long time. These croutons are crunchy and full of delicious parmesan flavor.

New Grains Bakery really is special in it's desire to provide the gluten free community with a unique variety of tasty gluten free products. They have absolutely succeeded in our books! Thank you New Grains Bakery for providing lovely goodies to those of us who require them and even those who don't because they are just that tasty!

So are you ready to win some New Grains Bakery products?!

**(1) Grand Prize Winner- will receive a prize pack filled with the following New Grains Bakery items all for themselves!!! Including shipping this prize is worth over $60.00!!!

1 Gluten Free Multi-Grain Loaf
1 Gluten Free Naturally Aged Sour Dough Loaf
2 Gluten Free Pink Sugar Cookies
1 Gluten Free bag Croutons
1 Gluten Free Brownie Chocolate Chip Cookie
1 Gluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie
1 Gluten Free Garlic and Parmesan Bread Sticks (Sour Dough Base)
2 Gluten Free Coconut Macaroon
1 Gluten Free Pecan Carmel Bar
1 Box of Brownie Poppers

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(Mandatory) Become a follower on glutenfreefrenzy.com AND visit New Grains Bakery and tell me what OTHER product looks most tasty to you and why this prize is something you would like to win. If you are already a follower, please still leave a comment that you are and do the second part. If possible tell a friend about this site.

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1. Visit New Grains Bakery on Facebook and thank them for this giveaway. Leave a comment here saying you did.

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4. Post about this giveaway on your blog, Twitter or Facebook with a link back to us. (3 entries!!! So be sure to leave 3 comments for this.)

***EACH ENTRY MUST BE SUBMITTED SEPARATELY!!!

*If you have any questions just post to me. Also, existing fans, and followers of Gluten Free Frenzy you MUST submit that you follow or are a fan to have it count as an entry. I can't go through everyone and submit their entry just for being a fan on my own, so please post that you are already a fan or follower if you are and specify to what (ex. Facebook, blog...) THIS IS A BLOG GIVEAWAY SO ALL ENTRIES TO WIN MUST BE DONE ON THIS BLOG POST...

*Giveaway ends Sunday 2/5/2012 at 11:59 PM (MST). This giveaway is open to the US only.

**This company provided me with sample product for review purposes on this website. I was not paid or compensated in any other way for my reviews. They are my opinions and my opinions alone.

Reliv Gluten Free Products Feature and Review

2012-01-21T08:00:00.000-08:00

Some mornings I wake up and wonder, "What am I going to make for breakfast?" I am tired from being up late then getting up early and I want to get moving with my day, BUT I also want to enjoy a nutritious gluten free breakfast myself, and also want to provide that for my family. My go to breakfast that can be made in under 3 minutes?

Chandice's Reliv Morning Start Meal

1 c. plain gluten free yogurt
1 c. organic milk
1 heaping Tbls. gluten free peanut butter
2 scoops Reliv Now for kids in chocolate flavor
2 bananas
3 cups fresh, organic spinach
1 c. ice

*Combine everything in the blender adding the spinach last and using a spoon to push down into the rest of the mixed shake. Mix until everything is smooth and enjoy! Looks a little green but it can be a "mock" mint chocolate shake! ;) Or you can add a little mint and really make it a mint chocolate shake. Either way, it is a delicious way to get spinach into your family at breakfast. You can't even taste it! This recipe feeds a family of 4.

This is the shake that I make for my whole family. I love it because my boys think they are getting a real treat for breakfast but little do they know they are eating plain yogurt and spinach! My hubby really enjoys these shakes as well and encourages me to make them multiple mornings a week. It was so funny, my almost 3 year old said to me, "Mom, what are we having for breakfast?" This was on a Monday morning and we had left over chocolate chip gluten free pancakes from Sunday brunch so I told him, "Yay! We have leftover chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast!" He responded with, "Again? Can we just have shakes?" Can you believe it?! I was so thrilled my little guy wanted a yogurt and spinach filled shake over chocolate chip pancakes, but that just goes to show how yummy it is.

Some other Reliv products my husband and I enjoy using for our own snacks throughout the day are the Reliv Classic and the Reliv Innergize. We combine them to make this delicious, gluten free shake.

Orange Shmorange Dreamsicle

12 oz. filtered water
1 scoop Reliv Classis
1/2 scoop Reliv Innergize
1/2 dropper of vanilla cream liquid stevia drops (I like Sweet Leaf for this flavor, but whatever works)

*Put everything in a blender bottle and shake, shake, shake until the lumps are gone. Enjoy! This tastes just like an orange dreamsicle...mmm!!! This is a single serve recipe.

I really enjoy the Reliv Innergize because it helps me when I am lagging especially right after lunch. This product also comes in lemon flavor which is fun for changing up the drink flavors. Reliv Classic gives me the nutrients I need from a meal while also providing me with a quick and easy meal replacement. Reliv also gives me the confidence that I need in knowing that what I put into my body is gluten free. Dr. Carl Hastings, is the top food scientist with Reliv. He has addressed the gluten free testing that is being done saying that testing is done on the FDA
recommended <20ppm. Testing results have shown below <5ppm. However, Reliv cannot guarantee those results each time so they never refer to that amount exclusively. I think it is great that they are so rigorous in their testing and are always coming in under 20ppm and often times as low as 5ppm. That gives me great comfort. Here is a nice article on gluten free living from Reliv's blog, http://wordpress.reliv.com/publicblog/healthy-living-tips/to-be-or-not-to-be-gluten-free/. While this article is more directed to the general public, rather than those with celiac disease who don't have a choice in living gluten free, I think it is great that they are bringing more attention to the benefits of living a gluten free lifestyle. Thank you Reliv for providing gluten free product for those of us who need it.

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*Please keep in mind that this is not a dedicated gluten free facility. They do however, meet the standards for gluten free labeling. Please always use your own discretion when choosing to enjoy a gluten free product as we are not responsible for any one else and their consumption of these products.

**Reliv provided me with sample product for review purposes on this website. I was not paid or compensated in any other way for my reviews. They are my opinions and my opinions alone.

TTT-Tuesdays Tasty Tip with Chef David Hall

2012-01-17T21:34:00.001-08:00

Healthy Low-cal Does Not Mean Low-flavor Profile

Growing up I hated fish and seafood. Why? Because, I grew up in the Arizona desert, where my seafood experience was limited to skanky nasty fish from the grocery store, or those little breaded-deep-fried "fish sticks" we got in the school cafeteria. I always wondered, "What kind of fish grew in the shape of a rectangular block?" Eventually, I also learned that chicken does not grow in nuggets either.

Since my youth, the availability of fresh seafood is much better here in the Phoenix area. Nowadays, I thoroughly enjoy seafood as long as it is fresh, wild and I cannot smell it when it comes out of the meat case. Yes, I do smell each and every piece of fish before I lay down the dollars. There is little worse than paying a lot of money for something, only to find out when you get it home it is already spoiled. That's right. If you can smell it and it smells like anything other than an ocean breeze, it's already bad. That being said, please try my healthy low-cal spicy shellfish soup, heavily seasoned with chipotle, cumin, thyme and oregano. If you have followed my articles, you know I'm not much on subtly in my soups and food in general. This recipe is no exception.

Clams, Scallops and Shrimp in a Chipotle Tequila Broth

Ingredients:
1 teaspoon olive oil
Cooking spray
2 cups yellow onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
5 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups low-sodium (gluten-free) chicken broth or homemade stock (which is much better)
1/4 cup tequila
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons tomato paste
3 teaspoons chopped seeded chipotle chili, canned in adobo sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 (14.5-ounce) can low/no sodium diced tomatoes, undrained
24 littleneck clams
1/2 pound sea scallops (fresh diver scallops preferred if available)
1/2 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp
1 lime juiced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped green onions

Directions:
1. Using a stiff bristle brush, scrub the clams removing any loose debris. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add yellow onion, bell pepper, black pepper, and salt to pan; sauté 5 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
2. Add garlic; sauté 2 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic. Add the chicken stock/broth, tequila, cumin, tomato paste, chipotle, thyme oregano, and turmeric. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the clams and cover cooking for about 8 minutes or until shells open. Discard any unopened shells.
4. Add the shrimp and scallops to the soup; cook 7 minutes or just until done.
5. Add the lime juice.
6. Ladle into large shallow bowls; garnish with cilantro, and green onions.

For added heat and smokiness, just and more

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Until next time, greet a perfect stranger with a big smile, and shake hands asking him/her "Remember me?" When they look confused and admit they don't, tell them "Some friend you are," and walk away. They'll be scratching their head all day trying to "place you."

Blessings and good times,
Chef David Hall
Thyme for a Chef, LLC
www.thymeforachef.com
(impractical joker and chef at large)

"New Year, New You!" Event GIVEAWAY and Feature on Bakery on Main!

2012-01-14T00:01:00.000-08:00

Bakery On Main has come out with some great new products! We recently had the opportunity of reviewing their three new certified gluten free, instant oatmeal's and oh my goodness were they good! With flavors like Maple Multigrain Muffin, Apple Pie and my personal favorite, Strawberry Shortcake how could you go wrong? You can't and they most certainly did not. These hot cereals are definitely the best certified gluten free oatmeal's I have had yet. I really love keeping quick, healthy things like this on hand for those mornings when you just don't feel like cooking or when you are in a hurry but don't want to fill your belly with the lack of nutrients that most cold cereals offer. Ingredients like certified gluten free oats which have been shown to aide in weight loss when enjoyed in moderation at breakfast, freeze dried fruits, chia seeds, flax meal, quinoa, amaranth and sea salt I know I am feeding my boys a nutritious breakfast as well as helping myself keep off the pounds. There is evaporated cane juice as a sweetener but with 10 grams per packet (which makes up a nice big bowl of hot cereal) I feel that the roughly teaspoon and a half of sweetener isn't too bad, especially when considering all the great, whole grain nutrients that are also in the bowl.

Strawberry Shortcake was so nostalgic for me as strawberries and cream hot cereal used to be my favorite. I was able to enjoy something I haven't in a long time without losing the integrity of a gluten free meal. The sweetness was just right and I loved the real strawberries in every bite, yum!
Maple Multigrain Muffin really was like biting into a tasty fresh baked muffin without all the unnecessary carbs and sugars. This was also very nice with fresh sliced banana.
Apple Pie was my hubby's favorite. The flavor was just right and was very reminiscent of a homemade apple pie. Apple pie for breakfast, count me in!

So are you ready to win some Bakery On Main products?!

**(1) Grand Prize Winner- will receive a box of each flavor, Strawberry Shortcake, Multigrain Muffin and Apple Pie of Bakery On Main's new instant oatmeal all for themselves!!!

(Required) HERE'S HOW TO ENTER: (Make sure you are a follower of this blog AND please make sure to leave your e-mail with EVERY entry. If you don't leave your e-mail, you will not be chosen as we do need some way to contact you. Thanks! :)

(Mandatory) Become a follower on glutenfreefrenzy.com AND visit Bakery On Main and tell me what OTHER product looks most tasty to you and why this prize is something you would like to win. If you are already a follower, please still leave a comment that you are and do the second part. If possible tell a friend about this site.

Extra Entries:

1. Visit Bakery On Main on Facebook and thank them for this giveaway.

2. Follow Bakery On Main and glutenfreefrenz (yes our Twitter name is without the "y") on Twitter AND tweet about this giveaway with a link to www.glutenfreefrenzy.com.

3. Grab our blog button in the top left corner (beneath the big welcome picture) of this site and place it on your blog. Leave a comment saying you did with a link to the place it is.

4. Post about this giveaway on your blog, Twitter or Facebook with a link back to us. (3 entries!!! So be sure to leave 3 comments for this.)

***EACH ENTRY MUST BE SUBMITTED SEPARATELY!!!

*If you have any questions just post to me. Also, existing fans, and followers of Gluten Free Frenzy you MUST submit that you follow or are a fan to have it count as an entry. I can't go through everyone and submit their entry just for being a fan on my own, so please post that you are already a fan or follower if you are and specify to what (ex. Facebook, blog...) THIS IS A BLOG GIVEAWAY SO ALL ENTRIES TO WIN MUST BE DONE ON THIS BLOG POST...

*Giveaway ends Sunday 1/29/2012 at 11:59 PM (MST). This giveaway is open to the US only.

**This company provided me with sample product for review purposes on this website. I was not paid or compensated in any other way for my reviews. They are my opinions and my opinions alone.

"New Year, New You!" Event Feature on Mr. McDougall's Soups from Right Foods

2012-01-13T13:34:00.000-08:00

All Natural Gluten Free Soups from Dr. McDougall’s Right Foods

Ready-to-Serve Soup Line Offers All Natural, Gluten Free Soups That are Tasty & Filling

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. (June 6^th, 2011) - Dedicated to promoting natural delicious wellness, Dr. McDougall’s Right Foods® has changed the face of grocery canned soup shelves by introducing a delicious gluten free carton soup line: Dr. McDougall’s Right Foods Ready-to-Serve Soups. Available in fifteen gluten free flavors, the carton-packaged soups are also all natural and are low in fat and calories yet high in fiber and plant based protein. They are great to enjoy at work or for a quick, nutritious dinner.

The ready-to serve soups are available in fifteen gluten free flavors which include Lentil, Black Bean, Vegetable, Split Pea, Chunky Tomato, Vegetable, Light Sodium Lentil, Light Sodium Garden Vegetable, Chili Bean, Chana Masala, Organic Lentil Vegetable, Organic Tortilla, Organic Lower Sodium Black Bean, Organic Lower Sodium Vegetable, Organic Lower Sodium Tomato. All of the soups are gluten free and five are lower sodium, boasting only 290mg sodium per serving without sacrificing great taste.

“Our goal was to create delicious soups that could be enjoyed by busy families on-the-go,” says Dr. McDougall’s Right Foods co-owner Rita Vinnicombe. “With a focus on plant-based protein and fiber, as well as gluten free ingredients, our ready-to-serve soups offer an oasis of great taste that is consistently healthy and nutritious.”

Dr. McDougall’s Right Foods Ready-to-Serve Vegan Soups are packaged in paper-based BPA-free packaging sourced exclusively from certified sustainably managed forests. They are often found in the natural food section of select traditional grocery stores, as well as in many natural food stores and online at www.rightfoods.com as well as Amazon.com. The ready-to-serve soups are sold at an SRP of $3.19 for the natural soups and $3.89 for the organic varieties.

About Dr. McDougall’s Right Foods®

As the nation’s leading natural soup cup brand, Dr. McDougall’s Right Foods offers more than 40 all-natural, healthy meals that deliver on taste, nutrition and satisfaction. All of Dr. McDougall’s Right Foods products, including the company’s new Asian Entrées line, are vegan, low-fat, and free of cholesterol, heavy salt, animal products or genetically modified ingredients. For more information, please visit www.rightfoods.com.

We recently reviewed these soups and found them to be very delicious! The lower sodium soups didn't have enough salt for my liking but the flavor was still great. With a bit of Real Salt they were just right. These soups are great for those of us with celiac disease and other digestive disorders that benefit from higher fiber diets. This is a tasty way to get in those extra grams of fiber. While also being gluten free and vegan.

Vegetable was a great childhood classic with hearty bites of real potato and tasty peas. This classic was one of my favorites!

Lentil was very filling with fiber rich lentils and carrots. This soup is best enjoyed this with a nice slice of thick home made gluten free bread.

Black Bean was surprisingly very tasty with a nice southwest flair. Add chicken for just a little something more. Yum!

Chili Bean was wonderful with just the right amount of spice and seasonings. I loved dipping gluten free tortilla chips in this for a complete meal.

Find Mr. McDougall's at http://www.rightfoods.com/

*Please keep in mind that this is not a dedicated gluten free facility. They do however, meet the standards for gluten free labeling. Please always use your own discretion when choosing to enjoy a gluten free product as we are not responsible for any one else and their consumption of these products.

**Each of these companies provided me with sample product for review purposes on this website. I was not paid or compensated in any other way for my reviews. They are my opinions and my opinions alone.

"New Year, New You!" Event GIVEAWAY and Feature on HappyFamily and HappyBaby!

2012-01-13T00:01:00.000-08:00

My family and I have had the joyous opportunity of trying Happy Baby and Happyfamily organic foods. I have to say that we all loved them! It was so great to find some delicious gluten-free products for my two boys that are not full of the junk that many of the other baby and toddler targeted foods are. I do want to note that not ALL Happybaby and Happyfamily products are gluten-free, however many of them are and those were the ones we tried. Here is what we tried and our thoughts on them.

Happy Baby Melts- These delicious freeze dried yogurt snacks are low in sugar and high in probiotics. My sons would never have known any of this. They literally would have eaten the entire bag in one sitting if I didn't limit him. They LOVED these tasty little treats!

Happy Baby Bites- Yum! We tried the veggie tots and I will tell you what, I loved them just as much as my little guys did! They were a veggie packed little tater tot type snack that we just loved! The potato was a delicious way to hide the rest of the veggies. These are great for lunches or snacking.

Happy Baby Frozen- These are an excellent little meal maker especially for babies. My toddler wanted more texture so they were a great starter for his meal.

Happy Baby and Tot Meals- I couldn't believe how yummy these were! The combination of yogurt, fruits AND veggies makes you think it wouldn't be tasty but my little guys ate them right up. In fact, at some meals Jax ate 2 of them!

Happy Munchies- Broccoli, Kale and Cheddar cheese munchies were so fun for my boys! They were great because they were full of flavor while also being full of great veggies for my kids. They were the perfect size for little hands to pick up while also being soft enough for a crunch but can melt in the mouths of little ones for easy eating.

Happy Baby Organic Puffs- My little Madden just loved these! He would see me get the canister out of the cupboard and would get so excited and start grunting for me to give him some. I loved it! The two gluten free flavors, strawberry and sweet potato were the perfect texture and size for little mouths. They weren't too sweet but sweet enough to pass as a little treat.

As you all know, I always try to include something I find extremely important directly from the manufacturers website, to you as the consumer in my review. I love the following and wanted you to read it for yourself.

Happy Baby's Promise To You

	HAPPYBABY is committed to providing families with the healthiest, most optimal nutrition possible. Besides using the best organic ingredients, we also incorporate the best nature has to offer when it comes to added nutrition, like our sustainable source of DHA, pre and probiotics, and supergrains like Salba and Quinoa.
	HAPPYBABY has partnered with Dr. Sears, well known author and pediatrician to ensure the healthiest formulations possible for baby's growing body. We work together to create products that he feels good about recommending to his patients and you.
	HAPPYBABY has made a "No Junk" promise to ourselves and you. We work hard every day to ensure that our foods are safe, of the highest quality, so you do not need to think about it! You can count us to offer items without added sugar, trans fats, anything artificial, and always in the safest packaging.
	HAPPYBABY makes the best informed decisions about our foods, sourcing and packaging so that we make the very best for our world as well as your family. We are constantly making improvements to our offerings and reducing our carbon footprint. Learn more about our green partnership with Method®.
	HAPPYBABY works with Project Peanut Butter to help feed starving children in Malawi. Every package purchased contributes to this effort. Learn more at projectpeanutbutter.org
	HAPPYBABY wants to feed your mind as well as your tummy. Come to our site to learn and view tips and tricks from our experts as well as other moms, dads and caregivers. Read more in our book—a great resource guide for parents on feeding, nutrition and green parenting options.
	HAPPYBABY promises to always support organic. We believe that children deserve delicious foods free from chemicals, pesticides, artificial ingredients, and preservatives. Healthy bodies, healthy world.

So are you ready to win some Happy Baby and Happy Family Organic Foods?!

**(1) Grand Prize Winner- will receive free an AMAZING prize pack which includes the following: FREE Coupons for each product line (2 for each product line), Recipes and Nutrition Guide  HAPPYFAMILY FAQ

(Required) HERE'S HOW TO ENTER: (Make sure you are a follower of this blog AND please make sure to leave your e-mail with EVERY entry. If you don't leave your e-mail, you will not be chosen as we do need some way to contact you. Thanks! :)

(Mandatory) Become a follower on glutenfreefrenzy.com AND visit Happy Baby Foods and tell me a product that looks most tasty to you and why this prize is something you would like to win. If you are already a follower, please still leave a comment that you are and do the second part. If possible tell a friend about this site.

Extra Entries:

1. Visit Happy Baby Foods on Facebook and thank them for this giveaway.

2. Follow Happy Baby Foods and glutenfreefrenz (yes our Twitter name is without the "y") on Twitter AND tweet about this giveaway with a link to www.glutenfreefrenzy.com.

3. Grab our blog button in the top left corner (beneath the big welcome picture) of this site and place it on your blog. Leave a comment saying you did with a link to the place it is.

4. Post about this giveaway on your blog, Twitter or Facebook with a link back to us. (3 entries!!! So be sure to leave 3 comments for this.)

***EACH ENTRY MUST BE SUBMITTED SEPARATELY!!!

*If you have any questions just post to me. Also, existing fans, and followers of Gluten Free Frenzy you MUST submit that you follow or are a fan to have it count as an entry. I can't go through everyone and submit their entry just for being a fan on my own, so please post that you are already a fan or follower if you are and specify to what (ex. Facebook, blog...) THIS IS A BLOG GIVEAWAY SO ALL ENTRIES TO WIN MUST BE DONE ON THIS BLOG POST...

*Giveaway ends Sunday 1/29/2012 at 11:59 PM (MST). This giveaway is open to the US only.

*Please keep in mind that this is not a dedicated gluten free facility. They do however, meet the standards for gluten free labeling. Please always use your own discretion when choosing to enjoy a gluten free product as we are not responsible for any one else and their consumption of these products.

**This company provided me with sample product for review purposes on this website. I was not paid or compensated in any other way for my reviews. They are my opinions and my opinions alone.

Reviews: King Soba Noodles, Triumph Dining: The Essential Gluten-Free Grocery Guide and Static Eliminator

2012-01-12T16:54:00.000-08:00

Triumph Dining: The Essential Gluten-Free Grocery Guide-

With over 30,000 Products covered including 12,00 brand names you know that you will be able to enjoy some easy breezy gluten free shopping with Triumph Dining's The Essential Gluten free Grocery Guide. This book offers an easy layout for finding your most beloved food brands status on gluten free as well as some great newbies. Symbols for the gluten free status (dedicated facility to company says it is gluten free but that was the end of their discussion) really helps you along the path to finding the gluten free foods you are most comfortable with putting in your body based on their production process.
I really enjoyed the yummy color ads throughout the book as well. It introduced me to some new lines I was unaware of as well as reminded me of favorites I didn't want to forget while shopping. Truly, everything is covered in this book from dessert toppings to baby formula. This is, in my mind, a necessity in every gluten free household.
Visit Triumph Dining at http://www.triumphdining.com/ or on Facebook

King Soba Noodles-

These are an excellent gluten free noodle for all your ethnic and American cooking needs. From Pad Thai and Vermicelli to Brown Rice Udon and Pumpkin, Ginger and Rice noodles they really do have a huge variety of options to choose from. The flavors were very good and really did meet all of my noodle needs. I especially enjoy the pad Thai noodles for Thai specific cooking. They worked very well. Cooking them was simple and they held up well. The unique taste of the pumpkin, ginger and rice noodle gave a great base for a nice creamy noodle dish with chicken. A pasta like this just begs to be experimented with!
Visit King Soba Noodles at http://www.kingsoba.com/index.php

Static Eliminator-

I hadn't used dryer sheets in over 5 years until I found Static Eliminator. These odor free, chemical free and re-usable dryer sheets have been a Heaven send for my family! I love that we can continue in our New Years resolutions to live a more natural lifestyle by using the Static Eliminators when drying our clothes in the dryer. The Static Eliminator safely eliminates static while softening your clothes and reducing the number of wrinkles you see in over 500 loads of laundry! The best part is that this is all done without any chemicals. The sheets are 100% hypo-allergenic and safe for those with allergies. Another thing I just love about Static Eliminator is that they are a proud sponsor of breast cancer recovery. I just love when companies support good causes. For those looking for a natural alternative to chemical filled dryer sheets, this is your answer! They can be purchased on their website or at The Gluten Free Mall.
Visit Static Eliminator at http://www.staticeliminator.ca/purecosheethome.html or on Facebook

*Please keep in mind that not all of these companies are dedicated gluten free facilities. They do however, meet the standards for gluten free labeling. Please always use your own discretion when choosing to enjoy a gluten free product as we are not responsible for any one else and their consumption of these products.

**Each of these companies provided me with sample product for review purposes on this website. I was not paid or compensated in any other way for my reviews. They are my opinions and my opinions alone.

Restaurant Review: Eleanor's Bakeshop (UT)

2012-01-12T08:02:00.000-08:00

While visiting family in Utah this holiday season we had the great pleasure of doing a review for a lovely little cafe, Eleanor's Bakeshop in Sandy, Utah. This full service cafe also specializes in custom cakes and special gluten free orders. I love that Eleanor's Bakeshop is a dedicated gluten free facility. The daily menu features a variety of AMAZING gluten free goodies and savories. Here is a sample daily menu.

Soups: Pumpkin

Salad: Hot Potato Salad

Pizza: Pepperoni

Muffin: Blueberry and Apple Streusel

Cake Pops: Cinnamon, Double Vanilla, Hawaiian, Key Lime, Cherry Chocolate, Maple, and Dark Chocolate Coconut

Cupcakes: Chocolate Raspberry, Blueberry Almond, and Chocolate Raspberry

Cupcakes (Day Old): Chocolate Mint and Chocolate Peanut Butter

Cookies: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, Oatmeal Peanut Butter, Ginger, Chocolate Crinkle, Snickerdoodles & Sugar Cookie ($1.49)

Sweet Rolls: Cinnamon

Fruit Pockets: Lemon, Strawberry, and Apple

Brownies: Regular

Bread: Sandwich, Honey Oat, Cran-Orange (mini), Cheesy Onion (mini)

Eleanor's Bakeshop was named after the oldest family member with celiac disease, the grandmother. The dining area is large enough for a big party or multiple small parties and has a mouth watering welcoming smell of fresh baked bread. Eleanor's Bakeshop is famous for their amazing breads and Arepa's. Let me just tell you, the roll I had here was the absolute BEST I have ever had...anywhere! It was so similar to a traditional, delicious roll that even our family who doesn't eat gluten free could tell that it didn't contain gluten! Here is a little more about the yummy items we tried while visiting Eleanor's Bakeshop.

Brisket Arepa- THIS WAS THE BEST SANDWICH I HAVE EVER EATEN! Oh my goodness was it good!!! The brisket was tender and so full of flavor, the sauce and topping were the perfect accompaniment to the delicious gluten free arepa. The bread portion was moist and tender as well.

Pepperoni Pizza- Yummy, cheesy pepperoni pizza with a delicious homemade sauce and chewy crust.

Rolls- I love that this roll can be purchased parbaked so you can take it home and enjoy 1 or 6 whenever you want (oh and we enjoyed many! :) The roll was so full of flavor and reminded me of a traditional wheat roll but with even better flavor and texture. It was soft and easy to tear apart like a gluten filled roll would be but without the gluten...AMAZING!

Blueberry Sour Cream Muffin- SO moist I could hardly believe it. It was sweet and tasty with the perfect addition of sour cream. The frosting was in perfect ratio to the cupcake itself. This cupcake couldn't have been any better. I have craved it since trying it.

Lemon Cakepop- Great, moist lemon cake surrounded by a flavorful lemon shell. These would be excellent for a birthday party as they are so visually appealing as well as delicious.

Snickerdoodle, Oatmeal Raisin and Ginger Cookies- Fresh baked, perfectly sweet and chewy, I was impressed with these gluten free cookies. I could hardly believe they were gluten free! The ginger was my favorite with just the right amount of ginger flavor then rolled in sugar and baked, yum!

In addition to offering the BEST gluten free bread and blueberry sour cream cupcakes, Eleanor's Bakeshop is VERY affordable. With cookies and large rolls just over a dollar and sandwiches around $6 you can't go wrong! Next time you are in the Salt Lake, Utah area be sure to do yourself a favor and stop by this amazing bakeshop.

Eleanor's Bakeshop

801-563-7466

**This company provided me with sample product for review purposes on this website. I was not paid or compensated in any other way for my reviews. They are my opinions and my opinions alone.

"New Year, New You!" Event Feature on The Green Asylum

2012-01-12T00:01:00.000-08:00

Where do I even begin with this amazing company?! I had the great honor and pleasure of doing a 4 day raw-vegan fusion diet review from The Green Asylum. Now, if you know me then you know I am absolutely NOT a vegan or raw foodie. I enjoy humanely raised meat in my diet and had never even thought about the possibility of implementing raw-vegan fusion meals into my monthly eating regimen until this experience. Now, I KNOW this is something I can do and would like to do more of. I think it would be wonderful to add more raw-vegan fusion meals into our lives and know you will too after reading this feature.

The Green Asylum is a Phoenix based business specializing in raw-fusion, gluten-free, dairy-free cuisine. They will also soon be shipping their delicious cookies nationwide. After meeting Chef Amy, Chef Rose and Lane the founders of this great company, I was delighted to see the passion they have for this lifestyle. Their passion definitely shows through in their absolutely delicious food! Now what you have been waiting for, the reviews (and so-yummy pictures) of the tasty food offered by The Green Asylum.

I began my raw-vegan fusion diet with the mouth watering zucchini bacon. Yes, that's right, zucchini bacon!!! I never even knew something like that was possible but I was so impressed with the smoky flavor and hearty bite. The zucchini bacon was served on a raw pita wrap with a cashew pesto with crisp lettuce and tomato. The wrap was moist and filling while also being easy to fold without breaking. The cashew pesto was rich and creamy while being a great accompaniment to this tasty wrap. Now, that wasn't all I received for that lunch but I also enjoyed raw spicy barbecue kale chips that were awesome! I love chips so this was a great side to the tasty wrap.

For dinner that first evening I had a very yummy wild rice pilaf served with roasted beets and and Christmas kale. The wild rice pilaf was very hearty and full of flavor. I really enjoyed the nutty flavor from the almonds next to the sweet, dried cranberries. As I am the BIGGEST beet fan ever, and would marry Dwight Shrute from NBC's The Office just for his beet farm, I LOVED the roasted beet salad! Rich, roasted beet flavor was the perfect side dish to the pilaf. The Christmas kale was a fresh addition to this meal. The colors were especially appealing.

Apple-butternut squash soup was served with a delicious Caesar salad topped with raw croutons and vegan Ceaser dressing. Finally, the meal was accompanied by raw garlic bread stars. This was my second days lunch and boy was it good! The soup couldn't possibly have been more perfect in both texture and flavor. Silk smooth and creamy apple-butternut squash soup was a lovely winters day meal. The Caesar dressing was one of the best I have ever had! I have craved it since then. The garlic bread stars were a visually appealing savory treat as well as a flavorful one.

My favorite meal of all was this AMAZING pumpkin pesto pasta with cherry tomatoes and black olives. It was served with the garlic bread stars as well. This "pasta" was made using zucchini and was one of the tastiest things I have ever put it my mouth! It was so fresh and full of flavor. It made me never want a gluten free grain pasta again! The "pasta" was creamy and so full of flavor. It was very tasty and spiraled on my fork just like traditional pasta would. My mouth is water just thinking about this meal again! ;) The cherry tomatoes and nutty olives added a fresh flavor and texture to an already delicious dish. I loved this so much!!!

Chili and gluten free cornbread along with Caesar salad and raw croutons was my next meal. The chili was seasoned just right and was hearty enough with the veggies and beans that I didn't miss the meat at all! I felt that this hot chili was another great meal for a cold day or evening. The cornbread was thick and fluffy, full of rich, sweet corn flavor.

Artichoke potato gratin was my final meal at home before heading on the road to visit family out of state. This meal was SO hearty and could have filled even the biggest appetite...and that is without meat! Who new potato and artichokes were such great friends?! Now I do, the flavor was wonderful. Topped with crushed walnuts, that added a rich, nutty flavor this meal was both creamy and crunchy. This gratin was served with an apple beet salad with honey mustard dressing. LOVED this salad!

For my first meal on the road I enjoyed a tasty "not chicken" salad pita wrap. I was shocked how hearty this was since there was no meat but it was both hearty and full of delicious flavor. It was excellent inside the raw pita wrap with spicy barbecue kale chips along side. I actually enjoyed eating this instead of my go to gluten free meal from Wendy's, the chili and side salad. The perfect dessert for this meal was the "perfect pairing" cranberry bars I was given. They were so delicious and like a skinny pie full of fruit and nut flavor. They couldn't have been more moist and delicious! They were sweetened to perfection and an excellent addition to this lovely meal.

Finally, the raw sugar cookies by The Green Asylum were THE BEST! I couldn't believe how delicious a raw cookie could be. With cashew being the main ingredient in these cookies, they were nutty as well as hearty. The vegan frosting that topped them was just delicious! I seriously ate at least 3 in one hour...yum! :)

The Green Asylum truly changed my vision of what healthful eating is and can be. If you are in the Metro Phoenix area, do your body and taste buds a favor and give them a call. You won't regret it! Also, be sure to check out their website for yummy valentines treats and upcoming events.

http://www.thegreenasylum.com/

Call Today (623)-850-3506

Email: TheGreenAsylum@gmail.com

*Please keep in mind that this is not a dedicated gluten free facility. They do however, meet the standards for gluten free labeling. Please always use your own discretion when choosing to enjoy a gluten free product as we are not responsible for any one else and their consumption of these products.

**This company provided me with sample product for review purposes on this website. I was not paid or compensated in any other way for my reviews. They are my opinions and my opinions alone.

Gluten Free Restaurant Review: Park City Pizza Company (UT)

2012-01-11T22:28:00.001-08:00

I just love finding a great gluten free pizza. For a girl who loves pizza as much or more than your average school age kid, I was thrilled to find this great restaurant, Park City Pizza Company. Nestled in the hills of Park City, Utah, this pizza joint in unique in that it offers not only a great traditional menu but a great gluten free menu as well. The menu isn't just a typical pizza and salad but much, much more! The gluten free menu features four specialty pizzas including combo, lumberjack (meaty), weed eater (veggie) and The Hawaiian, or if you prefer, you can even build your own pizza. Also on the menu is a lasagna, baked ziti and meatballs. As well as, a hot ham and cheese or grilled cheese sandwich made on none other than the delicious Udi's bread. Garlic or cheese bread are other great gluten free sides that is offered at Park City Pizza Company. Three large, restaurant size slices of yummy gluten free bread make this dish what it is. Finally, you can round off your meal with a garden or Caesar salad topped with delicious dressing as all dressing are gluten free including the ranch. You know I love that!

The Gluten Free Institute gave this restaurant its gluten free certification stamp which gives you even more confidence in dining here. The owner seemed very concerned about the gluten free dining experience which was another confidence booster in gluten free dining here. I was made aware that perforated oven pans (screens) are used to cook the gluten free pizzas on. All toppings are also kept in the walk in freezer, and that is where gluten free pizzas are made as to avoid any cross contamination.

We began our review dining experience by being seated and visiting with a worker who has gluten intolerance and eats off of the gluten free menu herself. She let us know that we would be enjoying a gluten free pizza and garlic bread. We chose the combo pizza that was topped with cheese, pepperoni, sausage, Canadian bacon, ground beef, mushrooms, olives, red onion and green pepper. Next to our table was a stack of fun games including a deck of Battle of the Sexes cards which we just had to grab while waiting for our food. I was so glad we did. It gave us the opportunity to laugh a little before enjoying a tasty meal.

Our garlic bread arrived hot and crispy just as you would like your garlic bread too. Large, white pieces of Udi's bread were toasted and topped with butter, garlic and fresh parsley. It was very good! The pizza had great flavor. I really enjoyed the sauce as it was one of the most distinctly delicious sauces I have enjoyed on a pizza yet. There was a very hearty helping of fresh vegetables and the crust was sturdy enough to pick up and eat while also being just the right amount of chewy. Not only was our food delicious but I need to note that the prices on the gluten free menu were also very competitive with the sandwiches between $5-7 and the lasagna $10.

Next time you are in Park City, UT be sure to stop by this great little pizza joint for a delicious gluten free Italian meal.

Park City Pizza Company
435-649-1591

"New Year, New You!" Event Giveaway and Feature on Innocent Indulgence

2012-01-11T20:11:00.000-08:00

Finally!!! Dessert that’s good for you and Gluten, Dairy, Soy, Egg and Refined Sugar Free!

I've had the great pleasure of trying the amazing products offered by Innocent Indulgence as well as meeting Alisha Chasey, the creator, herself. Her passion for creating truly healthful and innocent treats is amazing!

Alisha’s education and work experience demonstrate a diverse background of nutritional training. She attended Virgina Tech and University of Arizona for her Bachelor’s Degree and completed her Master’s Degree and Dietetic Internship at Arizona State University. She currently holds credentials as a Certified Nutrition Specialist and Registered Dietitian. Her years in hemo and peritoneal dialysis centers and her time at a comprehensive cancer-care clinic clearly revealed the healing power of nutrition, as well as the painful downside to poor eating and lifestyle habits. Her own healing journey and her life-long loves of chocolate and baking launched her into completing an Associate Chef Certificate at Living Light Culinary Arts Institute and thus, the birth of Innocent Indulgence L.L.C.

I had the great honor of trying the yummy raspberry bliss, wild blueberry and double fudge cheesecakes, the fudge brownie, cocoa nib, and peanut butter squares, and the gingerbread with vanilla cream (amazing!). I absolutely loved the raspberry bliss cheesecake! So did my hubby, I got two bites and he finished the rest! :) The new wild blueberry cheesecake was awesome! I am a sucker for anything blueberry and this was no disappointment. The sauce was perfectly sweetened and had a lovely flavor. Yum! I also really liked the gingerbread with vanilla cream. It was so hard to believe it is primarily made from cashews! The peanut butter square was so rich and peanut buttery, I couldn't have asked for more. The double fudge cheesecake tasted like a rich, chocolaty pudding (as my husband put it) and I loved pudding so I loved the taste of this. The chocolate crust gave it another dimension of taste and texture which I also liked a lot. Finally the cocoa nib was a fun little treat. It tasted a lot like chocolate chip cookie dough. I haven't had the real stuff in a long time but this met my chocolate chip cookie needs.

What a great indulgence knowing these treats not only tasted good but were actually good for me! I love the concept of basing the products from nuts because I always think I should eat more and get the great benefits but who wants to sit down and eat a bag of almonds? Maybe you, but not me. :) Now I can eat these treats while getting the benefits of nuts! Love it!

Innocent Indulgence is now hosting dessert parties! Learn more about these fun parties here: http://www.innocentindulgence.net/parties.html

Another great new thing that Innocent Indulgence is doing is the **Dessert of the month** which makes it easy for your to get your favorite or a variety of desserts delivered to your door each month. I love it!

Of course, the very talented Alisha Chasey is offering coaching from a Certified Nutritionist and Dietitian as well as one on one and group classes in which she will help you gain more resources, and food and health tips. Watch for the 2012 class schedule on their website!

Gluten & dairy free — ideal for those with celiac, crohn’s, colitis, IBS and autism
Soy & egg free — great for those with food allergies and digestive challenges
Sugar free — naturally sweetened, a good choice for diabetics and perfect for kids…of all ages

So are you ready to win some amazing items from Innocent Indulgence?!

**(1) Grand Prize Winner- will be receiving a Dessert Sampler with 2 cookies and 1 cheesecake of their choice!!!

(Required) HERE'S HOW TO ENTER: (Make sure you are a follower of this blog AND please make sure to leave your e-mail with EVERY entry. If you don't leave your e-mail, you will not be chosen as we do need some way to contact you. Thanks! :)

(Mandatory) Become a follower on glutenfreefrenzy.com (this is the button that says "follow" to the left, not the e-mail) AND visit Innocent Indulgence and tell me which product sounds best to you and sign up for Innocent Indulgence's Secrets for Radiant Living newsletter.

Extra ways to enter:
1. Follow Innocent Indulgence on Twitter.

2. Post about this giveaway on your blog, Facebook, Twitter OR website with a link back to www.glutenfreefrenzy.com. Be sure to leave the link to your post in your comment. (This counts as 3 entries so be sure to leave 3 comments for this one.)

3. Subscribe to glutenfreefrenzy.com by e-mail. (On the right hand side under followers.)

4. Visit Innocent Indulgence on Facebook and thank them for this giveaway.

**This giveaway is open to U.S readers only, no P.O. Boxes. Sorry :(
This giveaway ends Sunday 1/29/2012 at 11:59 PM (MST)
Good luck!!!

**This company provided me with sample product for review purposes on this website. I was not paid or compensated in any other way for my reviews. They are my opinions and my opinions alone.

WINNERS!!! 25 Days of Christmas Giveaways...Gluten Free of Course! Event 2011

2012-01-05T21:50:00.000-08:00

First off, I would like to thank our amazing sponsors, without these companies we would never have been able to giveaway THOUSANDS of dollars $$ in the most AMAZING gluten free prizes!!! We love each one of them and their great gluten free products! Also, thank you to each and every one of your for your participation and excitement in spreading the word about this great event. We have become known for this event and with the great participation we received and wonderful companies we were able to feature, we know this event will only grow bigger and better every year! Here's to an amazing 2012 year!

Here is a full list of winners. Due to problems in the past with random individuals trying to claim prizes that weren't theirs, we have implemented the rule that the claiming of all prizes MUST BE DONE FROM THESE E-MAILS. WE HAVE SENT CONGRATULATORY E-MAILS TO THE WINNERS AND WILL ONLY ACCEPT THEIR CONFIRMATION FROM THAT E-MAIL ADDRESS. We are doing this in order to make sure our wonderful fans actually get their prizes and not someone else. ALL WINNERS MUST REPLY TO THEIR CONGRATULATORY E-MAIL WITHIN 72 HRS. OR NEW WINNERS WILL BE DRAWN. It is the winners responsibility to see if they won more than one prize. Each prize being claimed requires a separate reply e-mail with THE FOLLOWING information that MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE E-MAIL. Thank you all so much and again, Happy new year!

Day # for prize being claimed
Full name
shipping address
telephone number
reconfirmed e-mail address

Day #1- 86 Slehan (slehan@juno.com)

Day #2- 22 Silvermoon Wanderer (silvermoonsusan@yahoo.com), 45 Slehan (slehan@juno.com)

Day #3- 16 love poets (lovepoetes@aol.com)

Day #4- 17 Michelle (olives 6494@yahoo.com), 6 Paula (pauladecaria@yahoo.com), 1 Erica (nolte.erica@gmail.com), 42 Raven in the blue room (pumuckler@gmail.com)

Day #5- 9 Kari Jasus (raggammuffin@gmail.com), 2 Lynelle (lrhovde@yahoo.com)

Day #6- 15 Erin (erinsmalls@gmail.com), 26 ufg8trj (ufg8trj@yahoo.com)

Day #7 Gluten Free Living Magazine- 12 brigettemarie@gmail.com, 25 kelseylouiseapley@gmail.com, 64 Shayna.coburn@gmail.com, 32 candielm@gmail.com, 46 rebecca.klooz@gmail.com , 17 erinsmalls@gmail.com, 56 martinacats@embarqmail.com, 36 kimledford65@gmail.com, 52 thepalins at gmail dot com, 3 ufg8trj@yahoo.com, 83 alhaukaas@gmail.com, 87 junkyjunkme@gmail.com, 50 runningbuckeye@gmail.com, 47 missymutchnik@comcast.net, 61 jac.674@hotmail.com, 74 ima_calico_wannabe@yahoo.com, 38 sherriwhitern@gmail.com, 14 mysugarbugs@gmail.com, 76 Pabav (at) aol (dot) com, 69 cj.corbett@hotmail.com, 80 spedspears@yahoo.com, 24 sbmdedeg@aol.com, 28 kochac22@yahoo.com, 9 pauladecaria(at)yahoo.com, 5 stef42678@cox.net

Day 8- #11 Trista Z (tristazmail@yahoo.com)

Day #9- 59 kimledford65@gmail.com

Day #10- 51 Leweyville (wraps!ryanlewisfam(at)msn.com)

Day #11- 17 thecroleys(at)yahoo(dot)com

Day #12- 30 kachalmers2(at)gmail.com

Day #13- 45 Raven in the blue room (pumuckler@gmail.com)

Day #14- 40 Christy (angelikness@yahoo.com)

Day #15- 6 Paula Decaria (pauladecaria(at)yahoo.com)

Day #16- 12 macfadyenk@aol.com

Day #17- 41 Missy (missymutchnik@comcast.net), 67 Gluten Free Gal (caralg520@gmail.com), 59 (ufg8trj@yahoo.com), 28 christy (angelikness@yahoo.com), 64 Dede (sbmdedeg@aol.com)

Day #18- 21 Jen Croley (thecroleys(at)yahoo(dot)com)

Day #19- 42 Julie (Jadobson2001@yahoo.com)

Day #20- 6 (pauladecaria(at)yahoo.com), 30 (bzyPTmom28@gmail.com)

Day #21- 19 (angelikness@yahoo.com)

Day #22- 35 Alyssa (alhaukaas@gmail.com)

Day #23- 56 tsn816{at}gmail{dot}com, 51 ima_calico_wannabe@yahoo.com, 35 (lovepoetes at aol dot com), 1 turq4 (theswitalas@roadrunner.com), 44 Alyssa (alhaukaas@gmail.com)

Day #24 Angela Saban LOCAL 50% off custom cake (chosen only from local comments)- 4 Traci (traci.washburn@gmail.com), 5 bzyPTmom28@gmail.com

Day #24 Angela Saban cupcake jars (chosen from all comments)- 1 Traci (traci.washburn@gmail.com), 5 stef42678@cox.net

Day #24 Julia's Bakery- 13 Paula (pauladecaria(at)yahoo.com), 15 Emily (e.smith09@rocketmail.com)

Day #25 Pamela's Products- 71 Kathi (kbills@adoniram.net)

BONUS Giveaway Udi's Gluten Free- 102 Amylynn (amylynnsaves@yahoo.com), 73 Michelle (olives 6494 (at) yahoo (dot) com)

25 Days of Christmas Giveaways...Gluten Free of Course! BONUS UDI's Gluten Free Giveaway!!!

2011-12-27T20:01:00.000-08:00

If you live gluten free then you know how amazing Udi's Gluten Free foods are! Udi's definitely has some of the most amazing bread. It's so great because it can be eaten right from the package and doesn't require toasting to be tasty. I have felt so passionately about how tasty these products are that I have been an ambassador for Udi's this year. I have done demos at grocery stores and gluten free events to share these great products with as many people as possible. Here are some of the wonderful Udi's products the I have had the pleasure of trying and loved!

White, Multigrain, cinnamon raisin and Millet Chia breads-The breads are so soft and delicious with the perfectly golden crust. The bread is great for sandwiches and is so tasty that it can be enjoyed right out of the package or toasted to your preference. The white is a very classic, popular flavor. The multigrain is my personal favorite from the Udi's bread line with a nice hearty flavor. The millet-chia is full of lots of great nutrients and tastes great as well. All the breads are great for recipes such as stuffing and french toast, but the cinnamon raisin is, in my mind, the best for french toast and other sweet desserts like bread pudding. The cinnamon adds a nice touch to this great bread.

Classic hamburger and hot dog buns and multigrain hamburger buns- I have been SO impressed with these wonderful new products. They are so fluffy and full of flavor that you can't even tell they are gluten free! I was recently served an Udi's hamburger bun at a restaurant and I actually asked to have the manager double check that it was in fact the Udi's gluten free bun because it was so good...and I had tried them before! I had forgotten just how amazing they were so was so pleased again to see that they were in fact, Udi's gluten free hamburger buns.

Cinnamon raisin, plain and whole grain bagels-While I am not really a bagel girl I found that these bagels were quite tasty! They were great smeared with some cream cheese or toasted and made into a breakfast, bagel sandwich. There really is so much versatility when you have a great product like Udi's to work with.

Original, Vanilla and Cranberry granola-This is absolutely the best gluten free granola I have eaten. It is so full of flavor and sweetened just right. I enjoy it with milk or sprinkled over some gluten free yogurt. You can even make a homemade parfait with fruit and yogurt...mmm!

Oatmeal raisin, chocolate chip and snicker doodle cookies-These are some of the best gluten free cookies to date! They are soft and chewy, just like I love my cookies. I kid you not, I had to hide these from my non-celiac hubby who will eat them ALL if I let him! They really are so amazing. I especially love that they are made with real ingredients which makes them taste fresh and homemade. The oatmeal raisin has such great spice and raisin ratio while the snicker doodle is soft and so full of sweet sugar and cinnamon flavor that a real snicker doodle requires.

Lemon Streusel and Blueberry muffins-These muffins are springy and soft. They are so full of flavor and delicious! I LOVE the lemon with the sweet streusel on top. The lemon flavor is fresh and sweet, really a great balance. The blueberry has just the right amount of real, plump blueberries. These muffins are great at room temperature on their own or heated with a little butter.

Pizza crust-I have loved that Udi's created a quick and easy pizza crust that I can grab from my freezer and top with my favorite toppings and have cooked all within 20 minutes which is awesome especially when I am in a bind for lunch or dinner. My family and I have all really enjoyed these thin crust Udi's pizza crusts.

**Finally, the NEW brownie poppers!!! These were full of great chocolate flavor as well as chewy and delicious. They were the perfect new addition to the Udi's line! We would also like to announce that in addition to these being available in the coming months Udi's will also be introducing a gluten free frozen, fully topped pizza! I am so excited as I already know how great the crust alone is. Be on the lookout for these exciting new additions to the Udi's line in the Spring of 2012.

So are you ready to win some amazing items from Udi's Gluten Free?!

**(2) Grand Prize Winners- will be receiving one of each of the Udi's Gluten Free products all for themselves!!! This is huge!!!

(Required) HERE'S HOW TO ENTER: (Make sure you are a follower of this blog AND please make sure to leave your e-mail with EVERY entry. If you don't leave your e-mail, you will not be chosen as we do need some way to contact you. Thanks! :)

(Required) Just leave a comment in the comments section at the bottom of this post, after visiting Udi's Gluten Free, telling me which product looks most interesting to you and why.

*Extra Entry #1: Subscribe to Udi's Gluten Free community on their website. Leave a comment here saying you did.

Extra Entry #2: Post about this giveaway on your blog with a link back to us. Leave a comment WITH THE LINK TO YOUR POST here.

Extra Entry #3: Retweet about this giveaway making sure to include our Twitter page in the tweet. Leave a comment here saying you did.

Extra Entry #4: Visit Udi's Gluten Free on Facebook and thank them for this giveaway.

Extra Entry #5: Follow Udi's Gluten Free on Twitter. Leave a comment here saying you do.

*Extra Entry #6: Subscribe to glutenfreefrenzy.com by e-mail. (On the right hand side under followers.)

*Giveaway ends Friday December 31, 2011 at 11:59 PM (MST). This giveaway is open to the 48 continuous US states only.

**I was provided with sample product from this company for review purposes on this website. I was not paid or compensated in any other way for my reviews. They are my opinions and my opinions alone.

**25 Days of Christmas Giveaways, Gluten Free of Course! Event...FREE, EASY way to snag some gluten free swag!!! :)

When: Dec. 1-31 2011

What: During this AMAZING event we will be featuring 25 hand selected companies and offering a gluten free giveaway as well, EVERY day!!! We know that gluten free living isn't always cheap, especially at this time of year so we thought all of our amazing readers deserved a little gluten free TLC!

A new giveaway will be introduced EVERY day but all giveaways will be open through the end of December. Entries for these giveaways will be one or two EASY steps. Winners will be drawn the 1st wk. of January.

25 Days of Christmas Giveaways...Gluten Free of Course! #25 Pamela's Products

2011-12-25T00:00:00.000-08:00

**Merry Christmas!!! We hope you are all having a lovely Christmas and very happy holidays. Thank you so much for being the greatest fans, we love you all and do this big event as our way of saying thank you for your continued love and support. We truly do have the best fans!!!**

“Since 1988, Pamela’s Products as created a new standard in wheat-free and gluten-free foods. We’ve combined the finest all natural ingredients for superior taste and texture.” ~Pamela’s Products Website
This is such a perfect statement about Pamela’s Products. I couldn’t have said it better myself. Pamela’s Products are truly one of my very favorite cooking and snack products. I absolutely LOVE all of her great mixes, cookies and even the great recipes offered on the website. I can’t rave enough about my favorite cookies...the pecan shortbread, they are awesome!

~Pamela’s Baking and Pancake Mix
This is my gluten free flour of choice. I use it for so many recipes. It works right in so well that my friends don’t even know what they eat in my home is gluten free. I have to say that one weekend we had some friends over for brunch and I made some great pancakes using this mix. I topped it off with my homemade Buttermilk Syrup. I sat back and watched as my friends gobbled every last pancake up and preceded to ask, “How did you make these?! They are soooo good!” When I told them they were gluten free they refused to believe me. Isn’t that how all our gluten free products should be? :)

~Pecan Shortbread cookies
First off the flavor of these is spot on with (what I remember :) pecan shortbread tasting like. They are the perfect texture and sweetness. With only 10 ingredients, that you know and can read, I couldn’t ask for anything better. These are my cookie of choice!

~Chocolate Brownie Mix
These brownies are so chewy and chocolaty that you can eat the entire batch. (That is if you didn’t already eat all the batter like I do! :) Again, some friends who can eat gluten ate these with me and couldn’t believe they were gluten free. SOOOO yummy!

~Confetti Frosting Mix
Ok, who doesn’t love confetti frosting?! The great thing about this frosting is you don’t have to feel guilty about putting artificial colors in your body because these little pieces of yummy confetti get their color from seeds, vegetables or fruits! Since we know how bad Red #40 and Yellow #5 can be for us I just love this about the confetti frosting. NO artificial colors! As if the frosting itself wasn’t already amazing, YAY!

These are just a few of my favorite things offered by Pamela’s Products. There are so many other great things to find on their website and in your local store. I just love that the Whenever bars and the single serve pancake and brownie packets have been added to the Pamela's Products line. I hope all of you enjoy these great products as much as I do!

So are you ready to win some amazing items from Pamela's Products?!

**(1) Grand Prize Winner- will each be receiving the following gift box.

1 bag Pamela’s Baking & Pancake Mix (24 oz.)

1 bag Pamela’s Gluten-Free Bread Mix (19 oz.)
1 bag Pamela’s Chocolate Brownie Mix
1 bag Pamela’s Simplebites Mini Cookies
1 box Pamela’s Chunk Chocolate Chip Cookies
1 Pamela’s T-shirt
1 set measuring cups
1 set measuring spoons
1 Pamela’s bag clip
And it all comes in a Pamela’s large tote bag!!!

(Required) HERE'S HOW TO ENTER: (Make sure you are a follower of this blog AND please make sure to leave your e-mail with EVERY entry. If you don't leave your e-mail, you will not be chosen as we do need some way to contact you. Thanks! :)

(Required) Just leave a comment in the comments section at the bottom of this post, after visiting Pamela's Products, telling me which product looks most interesting to you and why.

*Extra Entry #1: Subscribe to Pamela’s Products Newsletter on their website. (Scroll down to the second sign up box that is close to the bottom of the page, that is the one that seems to be working for everyone.)

Extra Entry #2: Post about this giveaway on your blog with a link back to us. Leave a comment WITH THE LINK TO YOUR POST here.

Extra Entry #3: Retweet about this giveaway making sure to include our Twitter page in the tweet. Leave a comment here saying you did.

Extra Entry #4: Visit Pamela's Products on Facebook and thank them for this giveaway.

Extra Entry #5: Follow Pamela's Products on Twitter. Leave a comment here saying you do.

*Extra Entry #6: Subscribe to glutenfreefrenzy.com by e-mail. (On the right hand side under followers.)

*Giveaway ends Friday December 31, 2011 at 11:59 PM (MST). This giveaway is open to the 48 continuous US states only.

**I was provided with sample product from this company for review purposes on this website. I was not paid or compensated in any other way for my reviews. They are my opinions and my opinions alone.

**25 Days of Christmas Giveaways, Gluten Free of Course! Event...FREE, EASY way to snag some gluten free swag!!! :)

25 Days of Christmas Giveaways...Gluten Free of Course #24 Julia's Bakery

2011-12-24T00:01:00.000-08:00

Have you been craving an ooey, gooey gluten free cinnamon roll? Well, search no further...you have found it!!! Julia's Bakery offers THE MOST AMAZING cinnamon rolls and red velvet cupcakes you will ever find anywhere! Let's start with the cinnamon rolls. They come in a single serve package which can easily be heated and enjoyed nice and warm. The texture of this pull apart cinnamon roll is spot on. Then combine that with the best frosting and you are swept away into a nostalgic experience unlike any other. You will never have to miss another Christmas or holiday morning without cinnamon rolls again. My hubby, who doesn't have to eat gluten free, just loves

these. In fact, he asks often when we will be having cinnamon rolls for breakfast again. While he and I both love the cinnamon rolls, we adore Julia's red velvet cupcakes even more if that's possible! The taste is SOOO rich and delicious. Truly the best red velvet taste ever! Topped with the perfect cream cheese topping unlike any I have ever tasted before and this is the ultimate in gluten free cupcake. My husband has been so bound and determined to find a better red velvet that everyone we go he orders it for dessert. Well...he still has yet to find anything as good as Julia's! Remember, this is coming from a man who loves his gluten. Sometimes I think he loves the red velvet cupcakes just as much as I do but then I remember that it isn't possible, since I also love the added benefit that they are gluten free!

We have been so impressed by Julia's amazing treats that we chose to feature her products on both of our TV segments with Channel 12 news, Arizona Midday. We just knew we had to share with everyone how great these products are. The red velvet cupcakes are especially great for an upcoming holiday, Valentines Day! Oh, one more amazing thing about these cupcakes is that they are made in a dedicated gluten free facility, yay!!!

So are you ready to win some awsome, gluten free goodies from Julia's Bakery?!

**(2) Grand Prize Winners- will each be receiving all 3 flavors of full size cinnamon rolls, a variety pack of full size cupcakes and a package of red velvet cupcakes all for themselves!!!

(Required) HERE'S HOW TO ENTER: (Make sure you are a follower of this blog AND please make sure to leave your e-mail with EVERY entry. If you don't leave your e-mail, you will not be chosen as we do need some way to contact you. Thanks! :)

(Required) Just leave a comment in the comments section at the bottom of this post, after visiting Julia's Bakery, telling me which product from Julia's Bakery looks most appetizing to you.

Extra Entry #1: Visit our Facebook page and tell us what event you would serve these products at or when you would enjoy them. Leave a comment here saying you did.

Extra Entry #2: Post about this giveaway on your blog with a link back to us. Leave a comment WITH THE LINK TO YOUR POST here.

Extra Entry #3: Retweet about this giveaway making sure to include our Twitter page in the tweet. Leave a comment here saying you did.

Extra Entry #4: E-mail Julia's Bakery at sales@juliasgfbakery.com and thank them for this awesome giveaway. Leave a comment here saying you did.

*Extra Entry #5: Subscribe to glutenfreefrenzy.com by e-mail. (On the right hand side under followers.)

*Giveaway ends Friday December 31, 2011 at 11:59 PM (MST). This giveaway is open to the 48 continuous US states only.

**I was provided with sample product from this company for review purposes on this website. I was not paid or compensated in any other way for my reviews. They are my opinions and my opinions alone.

**25 Days of Christmas Giveaways, Gluten Free of Course! Event...FREE, EASY way to snag some gluten free swag!!! :)

25 Days of Christmas Giveaways...Gluten Free of Course #24 Angel Cakes Bakery & Angela Saban Design

2011-12-24T00:00:00.000-08:00

**IMPORTANT NOTE: Since there are two additional, local to Arizona prizes being offered, if you live in Arizona, make sure to put, LOCAL in all caps, at the beginning of each of your entries to be considered for the local prize. Thank you!**

We just love the work that Angela Saban of Angel Cakes Bakery and Angela Saban Design does. From gluten free delectable desserts to amazing party decor and design Angela can do it all. In fact, we have asked that she be a guest speaker at our March Celiac Disease Foundation support group. She has spoken to us before and we loved it! We have also featured her desserts and delicious holiday pies at our meetings. Angela has also been featured at the Phoenix CDF support group,

the Phoenix Expo, and many other events. Angela has such a creative mind and can come up with some amazing cakes and desserts with any theme. Here you can see what she did with the theme of Twilight and Southern wedding while being featured on ABC 15 Sonoran Living LIVE. The whole crew was in awe that the desserts were gluten free as was the crew of Channel 12 news, Arizona Midday when we invited Angela along for our holiday segment. Angela's desserts are truly so delicious that your friends and family would never guess they are gluten free. Isn't that really what we want from our gluten free items, especially those you are serving on a special occasion like a birthday or at a wedding. Can you imagine, serving up birthday or wedding cake to all your guests and have them asking you where you got it because is was so delicious? Well, that is exactly what they will be asking when you serve a cake from Angel Cakes Bakery. Finish your big event off with services provided by Angela Saban Design and you will have the ultimate in a spectacular, gluten free event!

So are you ready to win some yummy Angel Cakes Bakery delectable gluten free treats?!

**(2) Grand Prize Winners- will each be receiving a package of 4 gluten free cupcakes in a jar ($43.00 value!) all for themselves!!!

**(2) LOCAL TO ARIZONA, Grand Prize Winners- will each be receiving 50% off any custom cake!!!

(Required) HERE'S HOW TO ENTER: (Make sure you are a follower of this blog AND please make sure to leave your e-mail with EVERY entry. If you don't leave your e-mail, you will not be chosen as we do need some way to contact you. Thanks! :)

(Required) Just leave a comment in the comments section at the bottom of this post, after visiting Angela Saban Design, telling me which event or cake you liked the most from what she has done.

Extra Entry #1: Visit our Facebook page and tell us what your favorite item from Angel Cakes Bakery was. Leave a comment here saying you did.

Extra Entry #2: Post about this giveaway on your blog with a link back to us. Leave a comment WITH THE LINK TO YOUR POST here.

Extra Entry #3: Retweet about this giveaway making sure to include our Twitter page in the tweet. Leave a comment here saying you did.

Extra Entry #4: Visit Angela Saban Design on Facebook and thank them for this giveaway.

*Extra Entry #5: Follow Angela Saban Design on Twitter. Leave a comment here saying you do.

*Extra Entry #6: Subscribe to glutenfreefrenzy.com by e-mail. (On the right hand side under followers.)

*Giveaway ends Friday December 31, 2011 at 11:59 PM (MST). This giveaway is open to the 48 continuous US states only.

**I was provided with sample product from this company for review purposes on this website. I was not paid or compensated in any other way for my reviews. They are my opinions and my opinions alone.

**25 Days of Christmas Giveaways, Gluten Free of Course! Event...FREE, EASY way to snag some gluten free swag!!! :)

25 Days of Christmas Giveaways...Gluten Free of Course! Event #23 GFF Books Bazzar!!!

2011-12-23T00:00:00.000-08:00

DaCapo Press Cookbooks is a leading publisher of gluten free books. They offer a great variety so you can choose just the right one for you. In addition to gluten free books they also offer a huge variety of cookbooks in general. You can go to one site and find your gluten free cookbook while also being able to shop for your friends and families who don't have dietary restrictions but sure do love cookbooks! We have reviewed multiple DeCapo Press Cookbooks plus the awesome Blackbird Bakery. Here is what we thought.

Gluten Free in Five Minutes- Gluten free in 5 minutes, really? Yes! With this brand new book, Gluten Free in 5 Minutes, you can enjoy all your favorites in single or multiple servings and in less than five minutes! The key is many of them are made in the microwave, which usually isn't my preferred means of cooking, however, in times of real speedy cooking it does the job. This book includes everything from luscious cakes to tasty breads. This really is a great book for those who are constantly on the go and only have time to stop and fix something for themselves in just a few minutes time. I especially think it is a fitting cookbook for college students and those traveling. Any college student can make most of the recipes featured in the book. Not only are the recipes fast, but they are tasty too. The author, Robyn Ryberg, got the ingredients right when developing the recipes. She balanced flavors very well. The ingredients can be tricky if you don't always keep purees in your house or baby food but they can easily be purchased or made. Since I don't use the microwave much, I will be making them minimally but I know there are readers out there who would just love tasty baked goods in less than 5 minutes so...

Gluten Free on a Shoestring- Cheap and easy...gluten free?! Yes, it is possible with this great book by Nicole Hunn. She will teach you how to make dishes for every meal including dessert while on a budget. With the shock of gluten free food prices, this is one for every person living gluten free!

Gluten Free Makeovers- Everyone has a favorite recipe. With this book, you can learn how to "makeover" the best of them to become gluten free. There are so many great recipes including many favorite classics. This is a great cookbook for those wanting traditional foods made gluten free! Beth Hilson is the founder of Gluten Free Pantry and really knows her gluten free stuff. This book includes everything from recipes, to preparations and gluten free kitchen to information on gluten free living.

Free For All Cooking- Gluten-free cooking queen, Jules E. Dowler Shepard delivers a wonderful cookbook full of 125 recipes free of all the top allergens including egg, gluten, dairy, soy and nuts without compromising flavor and presentation. Jules is our gluten free sweetheart who has shown us time and time again that she knows how to bake. Let her teach you or secrets with this wonderful gluten free cookbook.

Blackbird Bakery- This is the other wonderful book we recently had the great pleasure of reviewing. This cookbook is the ultimate in gluten free class. Think decadent desserts like, made-from-scratch cream puffs and tarts. Not only are the recipes just so unigue and exciting but the photography alone in this book is absolutely amazing! Hands down, the best photographs in a cookbook I have ever seen. The photos were edgy and modern with a culinary whimsy that I have never seen before. If these pictures don't get you in the kitchen, I don't know what will. Sit back and enjoy a hot cup of gluten free cocoa or tea while looking through this amazing cookbook. This is the perfect gluten free holiday or birthday gift. Among being named as the BEST gluten free cookbook of 2010 by January Magazine, Blackbird Bakery was also hand selected to be a part of the 53rd Grammy Awards VIP party! The author, Karen Morgan, truly did an amazing job creating this lovely gluten free cookbook. We can't wait to see what she comes up with next!

So are you ready to win some awsome, gluten free cookbooks from De Capo Press and Blackbird Bakery?

**(5) Grand Prize Winners- will each be receiving a copy of ONE of these books all for themselves!!! (We will choose one winner for each book.)

(Required) HERE'S HOW TO ENTER: (Make sure you are a follower of this blog AND please make sure to leave your e-mail with EVERY entry. If you don't leave your e-mail, you will not be chosen as we do need some way to contact you. Thanks! :)

(Required) Just leave a comment in the comments section at the bottom of this post, after visiting De Capo Press Cookbooks and Blackbird Bakery, telling me which book looks most interesting to you and why.

Extra Entry #1: Visit our Facebook page and tell us what is your second choice for book and why. Leave a comment here saying you did.

Extra Entry #2: Post about this giveaway on your blog with a link back to us. Leave a comment WITH THE LINK TO YOUR POST here.

Extra Entry #3: Retweet about this giveaway making sure to include our Twitter page in the tweet. Leave a comment here saying you did.

Extra Entry #4: Visit De Capo Press Cookbooks and Blackbird Bakery on Facebook and thank them for this giveaway.

*Extra Entry #5: Follow De Capo Press Cookbooks and Blackbird Bakery on Twitter. Leave a comment here saying you do.

*Extra Entry #6: Subscribe to glutenfreefrenzy.com by e-mail. (On the right hand side under followers.)

*Giveaway ends Friday December 31, 2011 at 11:59 PM (MST). This giveaway is open to the 48 continuous US states only.

**I was provided with sample product from this company for review purposes on this website. I was not paid or compensated in any other way for my reviews. They are my opinions and my opinions alone.

**25 Days of Christmas Giveaways, Gluten Free of Course! Event...FREE, EASY way to snag some gluten free swag!!! :)

25 Days of Christmas Giveaways...Gluten Free of Course! Event #22 Inn on the Creek Foods

2011-12-22T00:00:00.000-08:00

Inn on the Creek Foods has always been a Probst family favorite so you can imagine my excitement when I was made aware that the Creamy Potato Soup Mix and Cheddar Potato Soup Mix are gluten free and kosher certified!!! Isn't it always so nice to find nostalgic foods made gluten free. I have always loved potato soup. There is nothing like a hot, hearty bowl of creamy potato soup on a cold winter night. Pair it with some gluten free bread or rolls for dipping and you are in Heaven!

Inn on the Creek Foods yummy soups are somthing you don't want to miss. Chose classic or cheddar potato and let your creative mind go crazy! We added some ground beef and loved that it could be served alone because it was so hearty. Our little 3 year old really like it as well which was great since soup is usually not his thing. These soups are made in a facility that also produces wheat, but after speaking with the owner, we were assured that the gluten free items are manufactured on a seperate day after a throrough cleaning as to make sure cross contamination was avoided as much as possible. Inn on the Creek Foods offers a money back guarantee which is always a great assurance of the quality of each and every product. Watch for these delicious products are your local Costco. If yours doesn't already carry them, many others do so it will likely be there soon as Costco will now be carrying the line of great Inn on the Creek products!

So are you ready to win some Inn On The Creek Foods?!

**(1) Grand Prize Winner- will be receiving a yummy container of each the classic creamy potato and the cheddar potato gluten free soups all for themselves!!!

(Required) HERE'S HOW TO ENTER: (Make sure you are a follower of this blog AND please make sure to leave your e-mail with EVERY entry. If you don't leave your e-mail, you will not be chosen as we do need some way to contact you. Thanks! :)

(Required) Just leave a comment in the comments section at the bottom of this post, telling me which of these two soups look best to you.

Extra Entry #1: Visit our Facebook page and tell us what you would serve with this soup. Leave a comment here saying you did.

Extra Entry #2: Post about this giveaway on your blog with a link back to us. Leave a comment WITH THE LINK TO YOUR POST here.

Extra Entry #3: Retweet about this giveaway making sure to include our Twitter page in the tweet. Leave a comment here saying you did.

Extra Entry #4: Leave a comment here thanking Inn on the Creek Foods for this gluten free giveaway. We will be sending them all the thank you comments.

*Extra Entry #5: Subscribe to glutenfreefrenzy.com by e-mail. (On the right hand side under followers.)

*Giveaway ends Friday December 31, 2011 at 11:59 PM (MST). This giveaway is open to the 48 continuous US states only.

**I was provided with sample product from this company for review purposes on this website. I was not paid or compensated in any other way for my reviews. They are my opinions and my opinions alone.

**25 Days of Christmas Giveaways, Gluten Free of Course! Event...FREE, EASY way to snag some gluten free swag!!! :)

When: Dec. 1-31 2011
What: During this AMAZING event we will be featuring 25 hand selected companies and offering a gluten free giveaway as well, EVERY day!!! We know that gluten free living isn't always cheap, especially at this time of year so we thought all of our amazing readers deserved a little gluten free TLC!
A new giveaway will be introduced EVERY day but all giveaways will be open through the end of December. Entries for these giveaways will be one or two EASY steps. Winners will be drawn the 1st wk. of January.

Reminder about comments for our Event

2011-12-21T09:36:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to remind everyone that though we have published a few comments without e-mails attached, those individuals will not be chosen for prize packages if they are drawn randomly via random.org, a new winner will be selected. We HAVE to have everyones e-mail address with their comments. Due to the high number of participants (which we love! :) we just cant go through and find a contact e-mail for each person. In each post we make sure to include this information so please make sure to include your e-mail address in every comment and fix any you have already done without if needed. Thank you so much and have a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!

(Required) HERE'S HOW TO ENTER: (Make sure you are a follower of this blog AND please make sure to leave your e-mail with EVERY entry. If you don't leave your e-mail, you will not be chosen as we do need some way to contact you. Thanks! :)

25 Days of Christmas Giveaways...Gluten Free of Course! Event #21 Steel's Gourmet Foods

2011-12-21T00:00:00.000-08:00

Steel's Gourmet Foods offers an excellent variety of agave sweetened, gluten free sauces and dressings, as well as jams and dessert toppings. I was so glad to find this company and try their products. The following items were our favorites.

Agave Honey Mustard Dressing: This was SO good I actually found myself choosing it over my usual go to ranch which, if you know how much I love ranch, you know just how huge a movement this is for me! The taste was spot on and a perfect balance of savory and sweet.

Agave Sesame Ginger Dressing: An excellent dressing but especially when making a yummy chinese cabbage salad. I could eat this dressing with anything! It would be very tasty on a stir fry.

Agave Caramel Sauce: Yummy! This sauce was so creamy and delicious. It was perfectly sweetened and had just the right amount of caramel flavor.

Steels Gourmet does a great job at offering many varieties of sauces, dressings and sweet toppings. I especially love that there are so many options for agave sweetened items.

So are you ready to win some Steels Gourmet products?!

**(1) Grand Prize Winner- will be receiving a gift box filled with the following agave sweetened products, raspberry fruit spread, BBQ sauce, teriyaki sauce, mango curry sauce, sesame ginger dressing, caramel and cherry pie filling all for themselves!!!

(Required) HERE'S HOW TO ENTER: (Make sure you are a follower of this blog AND please make sure to leave your e-mail with EVERY entry. If you don't leave your e-mail, you will not be chosen as we do need some way to contact you. Thanks! :)
(Required) Just leave a comment in the comments section at the bottom of this post, and tell me which of these items sounds most delicious to you.

Extra Entry #1: Visit our Facebook page and tell us what your favorite use for agave sweetener is. Leave a comment here saying you did.

Extra Entry #2: Post about this giveaway on your blog with a link back to us. Leave a comment WITH THE LINK TO YOUR POST here.

Extra Entry #3: Retweet about this giveaway making sure to include our Twitter page in the tweet. Leave a comment here saying you did.

Extra Entry #4: Visit Steels Gourmet Foods website and let me know what other products look good to you.

*Extra Entry #5: Subscribe to glutenfreefrenzy.com by e-mail. (On the right hand side under followers.)

*Giveaway ends Friday December 31, 2011 at 11:59 PM (MST). This giveaway is open to the 48 continuous US states only.

**I was provided with sample product from this company for review purposes on this website. I was not paid or compensated in any other way for my reviews. They are my opinions and my opinions alone.