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Cookbook Review ~ the Dairy-free & Gluten-free Kitchen
The cookbook that I am reviewing today not only helps those on a gluten-free diet, but also those that require to eat dairy-free as well. The Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free Kitchen by Denise Jardine contains 150 recipes that are both free from dairy and gluten. In this book you will find recipes for pizza, pancakes, French toast, lasagna, ice cream, brownies and more. I must say, the pizza pictured on the front cover has really got me intrigued. It uses a Creamy Macadamia Pine Nut Cheese, which is featured on page 175. I am really quite impressed with this book. Besides … Continue reading
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Cookbook Review ~ Gluten-free Makeovers
Gluten-free Makeovers, written by Beth Hillson, is the next cookbook that I will be reviewing. This cookbook has over 175 recipes that are made over to be gluten-free. This cookbook includes family favorites such as Oven-Fried Chicken Nuggest to Mexican Pizza. But it also includes yummy baked good like Auntie’s Apple Cake and Banana Chip Muffins. A picture is worth a thousand words, and there is one colour section with some great looking pictures. I wish there were more, but I understand that this is done to keep the cost of the book down (which they succeeded at, the book … Continue reading
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Cookbook Review ~ The Gluten-Free Baking Book
Now, in the past, I have been contacted by publishers asking if I would like to review their company’s newly released gluten-free cookbooks. The answer is always a quick “YES” because I love looking through new cookbooks. I actually love looking through them even if they are not gluten-free cookbooks, because you can get a lot of great ideas and inspiration from them. THIS cookbook though, the Gluten-Free Baking book by Donna Washburn & Heather Butt, is one that I asked to review. I saw this book in the store right when it was newly released, and I wanted to … Continue reading
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Nature’s Path Cereal {Product Review}
A long while ago (sorry, Nature’s Path!) I was contacted by the fine folks at Nature’s Path to see if I would like to try and review some of their cereals. Since I am a cereal girl, I said “Definitely!”. First, I have to say, I love their box that they shipped the cereal in. Very cute and smart. It looked like an old, beaten suitcase, full of neat little stickers & patches. Like I said, really cute. As for the cereals: Whole-O’s – Out of the three, I think these were my least favorite. Don’t expect them to taste … Continue reading
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Take a Walk with Me Through the Grocery Store
The other day as I was walking through the Sobey’s grocery store, I couldn’t help but notice the large gluten-free section that had popped up there since my last shopping trip. So, I decided that next time, I would take my camera along and take you along with me. We’ve actually got 2 large shelving units that are clearly labeled “Gluten Free” now! How neat is that? Getting gluten-free items in the grocery store here was pretty much unheard of when I went gluten-free just over 3 years ago. Now, take a look. Now, if people would only stop putting … Continue reading
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Cookbook Review ~ Gluten-Free in Five Minutes
I get contacted occasionally to test out new cookbooks. I enjoy this little perk of blogging, because it gives me a chance to see what is out there, and lets me give YOU my honest opinion of a book. You never know. Sometimes I am pleasantly surprised when I get a new cookbook. Enters Roben Ryberg‘s new cookbook “Gluten-Free in Five Minutes“. I will admit to you, I was very hesitant to try this book. I flinched a little when I read the words “Make ‘Em in Your Microwave”. Not much good has ever been baked in the microwave, much … Continue reading
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Restaurant Review – La Bamba in Winnipeg
This review was written by my husband, Christopher. On top of his full-time job, he is also a part-time freelance writer. The menu for La Bamba restaurant can be found online, and items that are NOT gluten-free are marked as so. They also offer a variety of vegan or vegetarian items. ——————————————————– Standing on Confusion Corner at the south end of Winnipeg’s Osborne Village, we are getting more frustrated as we look around – definitely confused – searching for building number 222. We have just come from a movie and are looking for La Bamba, a Mexican food restaurant that … Continue reading
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Gluten-Free Chex, Oh How I Love Thee
I have been a fan of General Mills Gluten-Free Chex for a while already. I have been fortunate enough to have friends and family bring back boxes of Gluten-Free Chex for me when they visit the U.S., because it was a cereal that could not be found on the shelves in Canada. This has all changed. General Mills Canada is now selling Rice Chex and Honey Nut Chex in Canada. Although we do not have the full variety that they have the U.S. (yet), at least it’s a start. Being able to buy a gluten-free cereal in the ‘normal’ aisle … Continue reading
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Gluten-Free Cookie Surprise Cupcakes from Elana’s Pantry
A while back, before cream cheese took over my life, Kara from Ten Speed Press contacted me, wondering if I would like to review Elana Amsterdam’s newest cookbook, Gluten-Free Cupcakes. Absolutely!! I love cupcakes. And I need gluten-free. It was a perfect fit. First off, I do not do a lot of baking with coconut flour, or almond flour, both of which are the required flours for this book. So, after a trip to the store, I was ready to start. I had a hard time deciding which cupcakes to make to review for you guys, since Elana’s cookbook is … Continue reading
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Review – Namaste Foods and a Giveaway!
Welcome to Giveaway #2 of this week! Since we hit over 1,000 friends of Facebook, I’ve decided to do some giveaways to celebrate. I was contacted by Namaste Foods contacted me right when I was starting to think…what can I give away… Yep, perfect timing! Not only did I get to pick a few items that I would like to try, and review, but they offered to supply a goodie bag, filled with all sorts of wonderful, for one of YOU! So first, let’s get to the review. I got to pick two items that I would like to try … Continue reading
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