The 2 best GF apps I have found yet

I have have found two really great GF apps and I have used them both. The first one is Gluten Free Scanner. It's great and easy to use. Once you have the app, all you need to do is put the UPC code in the scanner box. The app will tell you if it is gluten free and if it isn't, it will tell you what ingredient(s) makes it glutenous. It's fantastic! I used it at the grocery store today and I ended up coming home with items I never knew were GF. Completely and totally worth it. The other is Find me GF. It works with the GPS on your phone and finds stores, restaurants, etc near where you are. It tells you how to get there and whether they are a GF dedicated facility, trained in GF, menu, etc. My friend and I used this when we were in Las Vegas. We ate yummy pizza, manicotti, and pumpkin cheesecake GF at a restaurant. It was wonderful. I highly recommend this app. I hope this info helps. This is good not only for those of us who have to stay away from gluten but also for friends and/or family that just want/need to cook for us and need help. Happy shopping and eating!

Starting again

It's been 3 years since my last post. I stopped posting because I got frustrated that no one cared. Now I know there are people who need this info so I am starting again. I hope to help others with this blog but if not, at least I am helping myself. :)

My friend sells Scentsy. They have now started their own fondue called Velata. I bought and tried some. It is really yummy and is gluten-free. Just one more thing that makes me happy and I had to share. :) https://fonduedirect.velata.us/Velata/Buy?partyId=85202874&gclid=CNi0-5PS1LACFQ9whwodcQL73g

GF protein drink

I have been looking into using a protein drink. There is lots of different info out there about it. I spoke with a friend yesterday and she said she uses Muscle Milk. I looked it up and was pleasantly surprised to find this email out there...

Hi folks! I just got an email from Cytosport following an enquiry I made, and thought I'd share the answer with you. I love Muscle Milk because it's lactose free, but I wanted to make sure it was gluten-free also. Here was the reply:


Our Muscle Milk RTD’s are gluten free. Muscle Milk powder is gluten free except for the following flavors:



- Cookies & Crème

- Chocolate Banana Crunch

- Chocolate Malt



Sincerely,

Jeff

Hope that helps some of you

Debbie

So...if you are looking for a GF protein drink...here's one to try. I am going to. :)

Cherry chocolate Smoothie

Years ago I invented this recipe. I was recently asked about it so I am now sharing it. It is evilly yummy and even healthy! :)


Cherry chocolate Smoothie

In a blender add...
1/2 bag of frozen cherries
1 cup of vanilla yogurt
about 3/4 cup of chocolate almond milk

Blend together until smooth. Almond milk may vary with each smoothie. If not blended well, add more milk.

Strawberry-Banana-Peach-Mango Smoothie (fruit only)

Recently I did a cleanse. I figured out this recipe out at that point. It is incredibly yummy!

Strawberry-Banana-Peach-Mango Smoothie (fruit only)

In blender add...
Cup of frozen strawberries
1 ripe banana
Cup of frozen peaches
1 Can of Mango nectar (preferable room temperature)

Blend together until smooth and drink.

You can add about 2/3 cup of Almond milk for protein and for more of a sherbet taste if desired.

Gluten-Free Awards winners...some good stuff to try out first :)

The time has finally arrived to reveal the winners of another incredibly successful Best of Gluten-Free Awards!

A huge thank you goes out to everyone that participated in the survey; we were thrilled to see almost 10,000 votes (double the amount of last year’s votes)! When Awards Week is over, Triumph Dining will be unveiling a new website consisting of information about the awards and this year’s winners!

We will be posting more category winners everyday, so stay tuned! Below are the first round of winners.

Bread

Best Gluten-Free Sandwich Bread:

Udi’s White Sandwich Bread Loaf

Best Gluten-Free Multigrain Bread:

Udi’s Whole Grain Bread Loaf

Best Gluten-Free Specialty Bread:

Udi’s Cinnamon Raisin

Best Gluten-Free Pasta:

Tinkyada Gluten-Free Rice Pasta

Best Gluten-Free Pizza Crust:

Udi’s

Best Gluten-Free Pizza Crust Mix:

Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Pizza Crust Mix

Best Gluten-Free Hamburger and/or Hot dog Buns:

Udi’s

Best Gluten-Free Bagels:

Udi’s

Best Gluten-Free English Muffins:

Glutino

Best Gluten-Free Tortillas:

Mission Foods Corn Tortillas



Cookies and Baked Goods

Best Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies:

Pamela’s Products Chunky Chocolate Chip Cookies

Best Gluten-Free Oatmeal or No Oatmeal Cookies:

Enjoy Life Foods No-Oats “Oatmeal” Cookies

Best Gluten-Free “Other” Cookies:

Pamela’s Products Shortbread Cookies

Best Gluten-Free Doughnuts:

Kinnikinnick

Best Gluten-Free Brownies:

French Meadow Bakery