You'd think all hummus would be gluten free. Umm, No.
But thankfully, Sabra Hummus IS gluten free, so my 3 year old now has one more healthy food option available to him. We celebrated by dipping some carrot sticks...
Monday, September 10, 2012
Sabra Hummus
As I took out the hummus today to slather on some crackers, I noticed that the lid stated "Gluten Free." Yippee! I love being taken by surprise in a good way with gluten free items.
You'd think all hummus would be gluten free. Umm, No.
But thankfully, Sabra Hummus IS gluten free, so my 3 year old now has one more healthy food option available to him. We celebrated by dipping some carrot sticks...
You'd think all hummus would be gluten free. Umm, No.
But thankfully, Sabra Hummus IS gluten free, so my 3 year old now has one more healthy food option available to him. We celebrated by dipping some carrot sticks...
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Gluten Free Weekly Menu Plan
Monday: Pork Roast with Potatoes and Carrots
Tuesday: GF Penne Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Fresh Ricotta
Wednesday: Meatloaf Muffins with Mixed Vegetables
Thursday: Mexican- Inspired Chicken with Avocado Salad
Friday: Poblano Peppers stuffed with Sausage and Vegetables with Rice and Peas (the peppers are too hot for my son, so he'll just eat the filling)
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Bear with me...
This coming Monday, my son will be three weeks old. The blog has suffered a bit over the past month or so, as the end of my pregnancy made me tired and the arrival of a new addition shook things up a bit at home. My focus has been on spending time with family and healing after the birth of my son. Posting has been at a minimum.
So please, bear with me. Things will get back to normal shortly.
I have so many post ideas knocking around my brain, I've got a busy fall ahead. I've tried a few new products that deserve a review, and I have some recipes to post as well. I'm planning to attend the Gluten Free Expo in Toronto at the end of September, and Blissdom Canada in October, so look for those posts too.
The weekly menu plan goes up tomorrow.
Happy Saturday!
So please, bear with me. Things will get back to normal shortly.
I have so many post ideas knocking around my brain, I've got a busy fall ahead. I've tried a few new products that deserve a review, and I have some recipes to post as well. I'm planning to attend the Gluten Free Expo in Toronto at the end of September, and Blissdom Canada in October, so look for those posts too.
The weekly menu plan goes up tomorrow.
Happy Saturday!
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Monday, September 3, 2012
Gluten Free Weekly Menu Plan
Happy Labor Day! Here's what we're eating at our house this week, thanks to my husband, who did all the cooking.
Monday: Mediterranean Pork Stir Fry with Rice and Vegetables
Tuesday: Quinoa Vegetable Soup Wednesday: Gluten Free Pasta with Sausage, Garlic and Oil (I'll throw this together the day of)
Thursday: Turkey Breast Rolls with Green Pepper and Swiss Cheese (not the best photo, but they taste delicious)
Friday: Fast Fry Steaks with Tomato and Sauteed Onions & Steamed Rice
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Kawartha Bakery
While vacationing this summer in Rice Lake, near Peterborough Ontario, we took a drive to visit the Whetung Ojibwe centre in Curve Lake. Along the way, in a fairly rural area, we passed a bakery with a sign outside advertising gluten free baked goods. My interest was piqued, and we made a point of stopping in on our way back at the end of the day. I was curious to see what products would be offered, and to find out how a bakery specializing in gluten free goods survived in such a rural area.
I'm so happy I stumbled upon this gem of a bakery.
I had the opportunity to speak with the owners and ask a few questions. The bakery opened in 1975, and they branched out into gluten free baking over 23 years ago due to a large demand in the area. Over the years, as word of their bakery spread, they began getting business from people willing to travel long distances to find products that were unavailable elsewhere, and they began expanding their offerings. The bakery now offers over 80 varieties of gluten free bake goods, including both in-house baked products and commercial brands.
In all honesty, I was mesmerized by the selection and the low prices of their products. They sell commercial brands of everything from pastas to baking mixes, dressings and sauces, at some of the lowest prices I've seen anywhere. Their in-house products are also extensive, and I spent a long time browsing the shelves of cookies, pastries and other treats. The labels have the ingredients listed, so I was easily able to identify options that were also dairy-free for my son. The bakery also has a frozen section where pre-made items like pie crusts or pot-pies can be found.
Although I wanted to purchase one of everything, I limited myself to a few items. I picked up a box of pasta, a frozen pie crust, a package of gluten free oatmeal, a pancake mix, and some chocolate chip cookies. And paid $21 for the bunch, including a bottle of water. For anyone familiar with gluten free prices, this is cheap.
The website offers a list of their homemade products, and also has an ingredient list with all of the major allergens included.
I wish this bakery was closer to where I live, because it would be my go-to place for gluten free items. They do distribute to a few retail locations, including one in Whitby, which is a bit closer, but nowhere close enough to visit on a regular basis. I will, however, be making return visits whenever I'm in the area, and will make the effort to get out to the Whitby retailer every now and then when I want a particular item.
This is a fantastic bakery, with knowledgeable staff and great products that are priced right.
Kawartha Bakery
County Road 18 and Highway 23
RR1 Lakefield Ontario
K0L 2H0
I'm so happy I stumbled upon this gem of a bakery.
I had the opportunity to speak with the owners and ask a few questions. The bakery opened in 1975, and they branched out into gluten free baking over 23 years ago due to a large demand in the area. Over the years, as word of their bakery spread, they began getting business from people willing to travel long distances to find products that were unavailable elsewhere, and they began expanding their offerings. The bakery now offers over 80 varieties of gluten free bake goods, including both in-house baked products and commercial brands.
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| Some of the pasta selection |
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| A sampling of the in-house baked goods |
In all honesty, I was mesmerized by the selection and the low prices of their products. They sell commercial brands of everything from pastas to baking mixes, dressings and sauces, at some of the lowest prices I've seen anywhere. Their in-house products are also extensive, and I spent a long time browsing the shelves of cookies, pastries and other treats. The labels have the ingredients listed, so I was easily able to identify options that were also dairy-free for my son. The bakery also has a frozen section where pre-made items like pie crusts or pot-pies can be found.
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| Part of the freezer selection |
Although I wanted to purchase one of everything, I limited myself to a few items. I picked up a box of pasta, a frozen pie crust, a package of gluten free oatmeal, a pancake mix, and some chocolate chip cookies. And paid $21 for the bunch, including a bottle of water. For anyone familiar with gluten free prices, this is cheap.
The website offers a list of their homemade products, and also has an ingredient list with all of the major allergens included.
I wish this bakery was closer to where I live, because it would be my go-to place for gluten free items. They do distribute to a few retail locations, including one in Whitby, which is a bit closer, but nowhere close enough to visit on a regular basis. I will, however, be making return visits whenever I'm in the area, and will make the effort to get out to the Whitby retailer every now and then when I want a particular item.
This is a fantastic bakery, with knowledgeable staff and great products that are priced right.
Kawartha Bakery
County Road 18 and Highway 23
RR1 Lakefield Ontario
K0L 2H0
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Wordless Wednesday
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| My little helper, picking the green onions in the garden |
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| Grandpa and Xavier, doing some bonding |
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Gluten Free Weekly Menu Plan
This week the menu plan is more of a non-plan. Pre-baby, I prepared a few dishes and stuck them in the freezer, so this week is going to be full of pre-made meals or meals that are put together with only a few ingredients. Here's what I'm thinking, although I'm going to play it by ear.
Monday: Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup (thanks to pre-cooked, frozen pulled chicken, this took little time to put together)
Tuesday: Chili from the freezer over Tortilla Chips with Homemade Canned Salsa
Wednesday: Greek Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Feta, perhaps with some Pulled Chicken
Thursday: Shepherd's Pie and Cornbread Muffins (all from the freezer)
Friday: Quick GF Garlic and Oil Pasta with Meatballs
Monday: Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup (thanks to pre-cooked, frozen pulled chicken, this took little time to put together)
Tuesday: Chili from the freezer over Tortilla Chips with Homemade Canned Salsa
Wednesday: Greek Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Feta, perhaps with some Pulled Chicken
Thursday: Shepherd's Pie and Cornbread Muffins (all from the freezer)
Friday: Quick GF Garlic and Oil Pasta with Meatballs
Welcome Little One!
So after posting last week's menu plan on Sunday afternoon, I went into labor Sunday night. I wanted a few days with my family to focus on the new addition to the family, so I haven't really been on the blog all week, but I'm starting to feel a bit better now and I'm itching to get back to posting.
But first, a photo of our newest addition, Xavier! At 9lbs 10 oz he's a big boy!
But first, a photo of our newest addition, Xavier! At 9lbs 10 oz he's a big boy!
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Gluten Free Weekly Menu Plan
So, this is week 39 (and counting!) and my oomph is a little less impressive than in weeks past. I've still did a bit of cooking for the week, but the intention is to have some things do double duty (2 dinners) and to hopefully order in or bring home some take-out at some point. Or, you know, have a baby. Whatever. Here's what we're eating this week!
Monday: Soup with Fresh Peas and Gluten Free Pasta
Tuesday: GF Lasagna
Wednesday: Chicken and Zucchini Burgers
Thursday: Mushroom Risotto (if it lasts until then, my son has already eaten two bowls!)
Friday: Leftovers or we'll order something in. There will probably still be some lasagna hanging around, so we'll finish that off. My due date is Saturday, so maybe I'll be busy going into labor...
Monday: Soup with Fresh Peas and Gluten Free Pasta
Tuesday: GF Lasagna
Wednesday: Chicken and Zucchini Burgers
Thursday: Mushroom Risotto (if it lasts until then, my son has already eaten two bowls!)
Friday: Leftovers or we'll order something in. There will probably still be some lasagna hanging around, so we'll finish that off. My due date is Saturday, so maybe I'll be busy going into labor...
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