*Not all foods listed here are certified gluten free, they are simply made without gluten containing ingredients. You'll need to decide for yourself what foods you are comfortable eating.

Saturday, October 29, 2011

I need help answering a question

Does anyone know the answer to this: If a chicken is fed wheat bread crumbs will the egg it lays contain gluten? 
A friend of mine raises chickens and feeds them bread. I recently ate some of her eggs and got so so sick within a few hours of eating them. I am still feeling the effects 3 days later, I definitely feel as if I've been "glutened" but just can't seem to find the culprit other than the eggs. 
If anyone knows the answer or has a thought on this, I'd love to know. I've googled the questioned a bunch of different ways and just can't seem to get an answer. 
Thanks!

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Romio's

 Our very favorite gluten free pizza place is Romio's. We go to the one in Totem Lake but I know it's a chain so there are more around. They have this AMAZING gluten free cheese bread. Obviously, not dairy free but so worth it every once in a while!
 They have a huge variety of gluten free pizza's and sandwiches. Their crust and bread is hands down the closest to the "real" thing we've found. Every time we go there Lauren says, "Mom, are you sure this is really gluten free?" 
The very first time we were there I called the waitress over and told her I was afraid we'd gotten the wrong pizza because it didn't seem like it was gluten free. She assured me it was and she was right, I felt just fine afterwards! 

We highly recommend Romio's if you are looking for a great gluten free pizza & sandwich experience!

Sunday, October 16, 2011

A couple good deals at Fred Meyer

Just read the Fred Meyer ad and they have 40% all Amy's products and 35% of Bob's Red Mill products starting today through next Saturday! I'll be stocking up for sure! 

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Roasted Chicken and Goat Cheese Pizza

Made this for dinner tonight. Super easy and super yummy. I just used the Namaste Pizza Crust Mix (the whole package) and baked it without the toppings for 10 minutes on a cookie sheet (the actual directions say to cook it longer but I think it's way over done if you do that). Then drizzle with olive oil, sea salt, roasted chicken (I buy the ones at Costco, they are labeled gluten free!), goat cheese, rosemary, and tomatoes. I also sprinkled a little garlic salt and onion salt on just to add a bit more flavor. Baked it for 7 more minutes until everything was slightly toasted and voila! Dinner is served. 

2 Costco Favs

 These may not be super healthy (but they aren't super bad either) and they are perfect for those rushed nights when we need a quick dinner (or lunch!). Both of my kids love them and they are gluten free. I buy them at Costco in the freezer section and I think they are around $10 for a giant box that lasts us a few months. 
And I am THRILLED that they have this hummus. They got rid of the Meza hummus earlier this summer and I was so sad because it was by far our families favorite. I tried a few of the new ones they got to replace it and wasn't really a fan of any of them. Today I spotted this, the same looking design and package but a new name. I brought it home and crossed my fingers as I took my first bite and YAHOO- it tastes just like the Meza hummus! Small things thrill me these days:) 

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Yummy GF Dessert at BJ's

Last week we were down by the airport at South Center Mall and had dinner at BJ's. We'd never been there before but were thrilled to see they had GF pizza & a GF dessert. They were both SO good, a huge hit! The dessert was a giant chocolate chip cookie cooked in a deep dish and then topped with vanilla ice cream. Obviously not dairy free but a super fun splurge! I am loving all the gluten free menus that are popping up all over lately. 

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Monday, August 29, 2011

Two New Favs

 We are loving these gf tater tots from Trader Joes. Not exactly healthy, but they are soooo good:) 
And I'm loving this instant oatmeal for breakfast, so easy and healthy! I found it at PCC and The Market in Bellingham. Assuming they have them at Whole Foods too but haven't checked yet. 

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Gluten & Dairy Free Burrito

These are my latest go to item when I'm in a hurry for lunch or dinner. They are gluten and dairy free and pretty tasty. They take about 2 min to cook in the microwave and then I put some salsa and top and voila! Lunch or dinner is done. My kids even like them and they can split one for lunch, not bad. They are about $2.50 each, I buy them at Fred Meyer in the natural foods freezer section. 

American Girl Cafe

Lauren & I went to lunch at the American Girl Cafe yesterday and I was SO SO impressed with how gluten free friendly they were. They had gluten free pizza, gluten free hamburger buns and gluten free pasta! It's not on the menu but when you check in they ask if you have any allergies or dietary needs and when I said yes they sent the chef out to talk with me. Lauren had the hamburger and was so thrilled! Yay for American Girl!