I have officially been eating gluten free for 9 months and doing great. People often ask me if I miss eating things like cake, regular pizza or bread. To be honest, I can't say that a miss it. The gluten free market has become popular in recent years. The options for those of us with Celiac or Wheat Intolerance is quite outstanding. Besides, I never enjoyed cake any way - no harm there!
This post is dedicated toward my readers in the east part of Wisconsin. Although there are some good tips for readers outside of the state.
My husband has become very proactive in searching grocery stores for gluten free options. We often shop at Festival Foods. They have a fantastic selection in their gluten free aisle; and quite frankly, I prefer it over Woodman's. If you are interested in exploring their deli foods, the company has several resources on their website. Learn more about their gluten free options at Festival.
Here are more resources:
Gluten Intolerance of North America - includes articles, medical referrals, recipes, restaurants and more.
Wisconsin Support Groups - listed below the resources on Festival Food's website.
A few months ago, Jon and I were looking for wheat-free flours to store in our kitchen pantry. During a trip to a local bulk food store, we discovered an outstanding and reasonably priced supply of teas and chai mix. Yum! I was quick to grab a couple containers.
Chai Tea Tip: I had some left over Chai mix, but it wasn't enough for a full mug. If you run into the same problem, try sprinkling the chai over yams or sweet potatoes and bake for 25 minutes. It really brings out the sweetness of the yams without overpowering.
Every year on Jon's birthday I will create a special dinner or desert. This year Jon asked for chocolate chip cookies. To be more specific, he actually asked for gluten free cookies so that I could eat them too. How sweet is that?
I found these gluten free vegan cookies at the Health Hut in Milwaukee. This store is a bit off the typical path for me, but they did have an excellent selection of gluten free items. If you live in the Milwaukee area, I'd recommend checking it out. They sell all natural products and food items that appeal to almost any diet. I was happy to find these cookies!
Vegan Cookie Note: The cookie directions specify to add water and oil instead of an egg. If you are not vegan and prefer to add an egg then swap out the oil. I could be wrong though... baking is not one of my finer skills.
Have a great weekend!
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