Saturday, November 26, 2011

GF Rice Krispies Treats - Recipes

GF Rice Krispies Treats

Ingredients:
3 tablespoons margarine or butter
1 package (10oz., about 40) regular marshmallows OR 4 cups miniature marshmallows (Kraft brand are gluten-free)
6 cups Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Gluten Free cereal

Directions:
1. Melt margarine or butter in large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
2. Add Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Gluten Free cereal. Stir until well coated.
3. Using a buttered spatula or waxed paper, press mixture evenly into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cut into 2-inch squares when cool. Best if served the same day.

Microwave Directions:
In a large microwave-safe bowl, heat margarine or butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 2 and 3 above. Microwave cooking times may vary.

*Since product formulations vary from one brand to another be sure to always read the ingredient listings to be sure that the brands you selected are gluten free.

http://www.ricekrispies.com/#/recipes/gluten-free-treats

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Gluten Free Utah Beers

I've had a chance to meet a few people over the last couple of days who suffer from Celiac Disease. These are people who suffer damage to the intestines due to an intolerance to gluten, a protein found in various grains: barley, wheat, rye, spelt, oats, kamut and triticale.

This means these poor folks can't enjoy beer of any kind, which frankly just breaks my heart. So out of curiosity I thought I'd look around and see what options are out there for Celiac suffers and get them to as close as I can to Beervana. I was surprised to find, quite a few gluten free option in Utah.

Red Bridge is found at most grocery stores and is made by Anheuser Busch.
Greens out of the U.K. makes eight gluten free styles. Three of which are available locally. Discovery Amber Ale, Endeavor Dubble & Quest Triple. The Green's are only available at the Bayou, Beerhive and Lindsay O Michaels. And finally there's Bard's Tale Dragon Gold Beer. Bard's Tale is only at state liquor stores.

And as a side note. If you prefer spirits Teton Glacier's Potato Vodka contains no glutens either. As most spiritus liquors are grain based. All that aside it's one damn tasty vodka.

Odds are if your gluten intolerant you don't spend much time here on Utah Beer. But if you know someone who is? Spread the beer love. Cheers!

Posted by Mikey at
http://utahbeer.blogspot.com/2009/08/gluten-free-utah-beers.html