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Today has been a long day. A crazy, hectic, irrational, nutty, chaotic, wacky day. One of those days that your brain just stops working… but unfortunately your stomach does not.

This is when eating gluten-free can become yet another task that I just don’t want to think about. Don’t get me wrong. I love my food, and I love to cook it. But sometimes I need something quick, easy and fast to eat. You know… no cooking or thinking required.  

That is why I was so thrilled to find Evol Food’s new gluten-free burritos.  Just pop these gluten-free and dairy-free burritos in the microwave for 2 minutes – and they are done. Pair one up with a handful of salad greens topped with chopped olives & salsa, and you have a meal. Just like that.

I’ve been a fan of Evol Food’s entrees (My favorite is the Fire Grilled Steak for a long time (read about that love-story here), and with the addition of the gluten-free burritos, they have created gluten-free goodness again. The gluten-free burritos come in three flavors – Shredded Beef, Chicken, and Chicken & Guacamole. All natural, packed with 10-11 grams of fiber and certified gluten-free – these burritos rock.

Quick, convenient, and tasty… this week’s Friday Favorite on BeFreeForMe.com is awarded to Evol Food’s Gluten-Free Burritos. Cheers & congratulations!

Looking for a bar that’s an all-around delicious & decadent treat any time of day? Morning, afternoon or evening? Then look no further than Enjoy Life’s new Decadent Soft Baked Bars.

These all-natural bars are gluten-free and also free of the top eight allergens (dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, soy, wheat, fish & shellfish). 

And the flavors! Oh, the delectable flavors! They are sophisticated, yet yummy enough for anyone, of any age, concerned with allergies. Cinnamon Bun is perfect for a mid-morning coffee break snack, Chocolate Sunbutter or the S’Mores is a great afternoon “pick-me-up” and the Cherry Cobbler is a decadent dessert sneaked into a decadent soft-baked bar. And the best part about these bars… each one is drizzled with a  chocolate coating… to tip the scales of deliciousness  even further!

All of Enjoy Life products are made with all-natural ingredients in a dedicated allergen-free facility. They are also verified by the non-GMO project , which means you can feel good, inside and out, about eating Enjoy Life products.  

All of these yummy reasons are the reasons why I am so excited that Enjoy Life’s Decadent Soft Baked Bars are this Win-It-Wednesday sponsor on BeFreeForMe.com. Two (2) lucky BeFreeForMe members will be the winner of a delicious prize pack of the four flavors of these Decadent Soft Baked Bars. One winner will be randomly selected from all comments / entries received before Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at 11:59 PM (EST), and a second winner will be selected from all comments / entries received between Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at 12:00 AM (EST) and Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at 11:59 PM (EST).

How can you win?
Easy!

Reply to this blog and tell us what Enjoy Life Food’s Decadent Bar looks best to you. Good luck, remember some things in life can be decadent AND gluten & allergen-free, and as always…

Be Free!

P.S. Want to be the first to know about Enjoy Life Food’s news and offers? Check out their Facebook, Pinterest & Twitter accounts!

This week’s Friday Favorite is awarded to a go-to favorite of mine…. A creamy and tasty Gorgonzola Pear Salad Dressing by Vino de Milo.

Made in small batches this dressing is gluten-free, all natural, and made from local ingredients. It’s a perfect addition to a toss salad, and also a fantastic gluten-free marinade for beef strips and chicken tenders.

I love the creative flavor of this dressing. The gorgonzola and pears mate perfectly with a sweet Riesling wine and tangy stone-ground mustard to create perfection. I also like that the calorie count on this dressing is super, super low… only 30 calories for a 1-ounce serving… not loaded with calories like so many other dressings out there.

As well as gluten-free this dressing is also vegetarian, diabetic-friendly, has no sugars added, is low in carbohydrates, low fat, low sodium, no cholesterol… and 100% natural. What’s not to love?!

Good taste, excellent flavors, low calories, and perfect on a salad or as a marinade are the reasons why this week’s Friday Favorite on BeFreeForMe.com is awarded to Vino de Milo Gorgonzola Pear Dressing. Congratulations!

I love to start my day with a hot herbal tea, but often I crave the taste of a good cup of coffee. Now I can have the best of both worlds thanks to this week’s Friday Favorite – Teeccino Dandelion Herbal Coffee Alternative.

This dandelion- based coffee alternative “brings the health benefits of roasted dandelion root including its inulin content, antioxidants, and stimulating effects on liver function to your cup” according to the Teeccino website. The Dandelion Herbal Coffee comes in two flavors: Dandelion Dark Roast and, my favorite, Dandelion Caramel Nut.

The health-benefits of the herbs, combined with the rich coffee flavor make this a perfect coffee alternative to start my day. It is also the only gluten-free, barley-free & caffeine-free certified organic coffee alternative on the market.

All these reasons make Teeccino Dandelion Herbal Coffee Alternative this week’s Friday Favorite on BeFreeForMe.com. Congratulations!

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Teeccino Dandelion Caramel Nut

Teeccino Dandelion Dark Roast

This Win-It-Wednesday sponsor on BeFreeForMe.com is a new bread and bakery company… All But Gluten. And before you go thinking, “Who needs another gluten-free bread company?” Stop right there!

This new brand of bakery product is different than all the rest because you can find it in the fresh bakery section of your supermarket. Yup. You heard it right. No more taking the trek to the frozen foods department (aka: The Land of the Frozen Solid Gluten-Free Bread). Now you can just head to the fresh bakery section to find your great tasting gluten-free breads and baked goods.

All But Gluten makes all of our favorite breads and baked goods too… savory items like focaccias, pizza shells, breads and sweet treats like brownies and macaroons.  All But Gluten is sure to rekindle our love of baked goods.

And the folks over at All But Gluten have taken strict steps to make sure that all their gluten-free baked goods are gluten-free. They are made in a dedicated gluten-free facility in Canada, meet Health Canada’s gluten-free regulations and are certified by the Canadian Celiac Association’s respected Gluten-Free Certification Program. Plus, all of the All But Gluten items are dairy free too.

And as an added bonus these yummy products are nutritious too. All of them are a source of fiber and enriched with vitamins and minerals.

All of these fabulous tasty, nutritious (and non-frozen!) reasons are why I am so excited that this Win-It-Wednesday is sponsored by All But Gluten Breads & Baked Goods. Four (yes 4!) lucky BeFreeForMe members will be the winner of a delicious prize pack of All But Gluten products. Two winner will be randomly selected from all comments / entries received before Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 11:59 PM (EST), and a second winner will be selected from all comments / entries received between Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 12:00 AM (EST) and Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 11:59 PM (EST).

How can you win?
Easy!

Reply to this blog and tell us what All But Gluten product looks best to you. Good luck, let All But Gluten rekindle your love of baked goods and, as always…

Be Free!

P.S. Want to be the first to know about All But Gluten news and offers? Check out their Facebook and Pinterest accounts!

Note: Be on the look-out for the All But Gluten items in the States soon! In Canada, All But Gluten products can be found in the following stores!

If you’re looking for a crunchy snack that is full of fiber, flavor and fun you’re going to love Mary’s Gone Crackers Sticks & Twigs Pretzels.

Made with gluten-free whole grains (whole grain brown rice, quinoa, flax seeds, sesame seeds, amaranth, millet and chia seeds ) these vegan and dairy-free pretzels are proof that those on a gluten-free & dairy-free diet can enjoy a healthy snappy treat that makes snacking fun!

I love the really different flavors of the Sticks and Twigs too: Chipote Tomato; Curry; and Sea Salt. And an  added bonus? These snacks are organic and made with non-GMO products.

Made for those on a gluten-free diet, but loved by all – Mary’s Gone Crackers Sticks ‘n Twigs are this week’s Friday Favorite on BeFreeForMe.com. Congratulations!

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