Fabulous Finds & Friends: Part 1
Today was one of those just fabulous days! It was full of gluten-free food, fun and folks!
I just got home from the Healthy Villi Gluten-Free Winter Membership Meeting in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Like many of you, I belong and participate regularly in my local celiac (as well as food allergy) support groups. I love to join in the activities, find support and also meet some awesome fellow celiacs / food allergen-free folks that make my life just so much nicer.
I met so many wonderful BeFreeForMe members today… Thanks for stopping by and introducing yourselves!
Here is a summary of some of fabulous food finds from the exhibits today:
Willoughby’s Muffins: Gluten/Nut/Dairy and Soy-free these muffins are like homemade. Made in a designated gluten-free facility, Willoughby’s may make muffin pans a thing of the past! Buy on-line at EdiblesByJack.com
More Than a Macaroon: Can I say YUM? A must try, these cookies are chewy, gooey and hands-down one of the most addictive cookies I have ever eaten. A family-owned and operated business, with a passion for celiac baking, this cookie company will become a household name in gluten-free households everywhere. Mark my word.
Lola’s Italian Groceria: Craving gluten-free Eggplant Parmigiana, classic Italian Lasagna or a sweet cannoli? Check out Lola’s and have a tray delivered to your house for your next get-together or small party. Delicious!
Glutino: The number of gluten-free items, and the quality and tastiness of the products Glutino’s has in their line-up always amazes me. The pretzels, the cookies, the meals … all delicious and truly some of my all-time favorites. Thank you Glutino for being the benchmark for gluten-free products!
Ian’s Natural Foods: The products in Ian’s line-up make me secretly wish I was a kid again… but, then again, Big Kids can love Ian’s products too! If you haven’t tried them yet, check out Ian’s Maple Sausage & Egg Wafflewich for a fast & easy breakfast idea!
Riceworks: A favorite of the gluten-free community, riceworks are just so good! Crunchy and tasty, Riceworks gives back tons to the gluten-free community too. Make sure you nominate for your favorite non-profit group for Riceworks Show Us Your Goodness program!
Kettle Cuisine Soups: It’s about 20 degrees over here in Massachusetts so I was so excited to see Kettle Cuisine here at the show today! If you haven’t tried them yet, you MUST! With 10 (yes, TEN!) gluten-free varieties and five that are dairy-free and five that are vegan, this is one of those staple gluten-free items that I always have on-hand. Need to buy? Find out where here.
Mr. Ritt’s Bakery: A favorite at tradeshows, Mr. Ritt’s carries it all! Breads, cookies and pizza crusts – a favorite gluten-free designation!
Check out more finds from the Healthy Villi Winter meeting tomorrow on BeFreeForMe.com!
Tags: Glutino, Ian's, Kettle Cuisine, Lola's Italian Groceria, More than a Macaroon, Mr. Ritt's, Riceworks, Willoughby's Muffins
February 1st, 2010 at 11:04 am
Do you have suggestions for gf restaurants in Wellesley, MA area? Thanks!
February 1st, 2010 at 5:42 pm
Hi!
I know of Blue Ginger… Ming Tsai’s restaurant which is SO good! Also, Elephant Walk (I think there is one in waltham, and also in Fenway).
Calling all Massachusetts GF Foodies…. Any other ideas?
Be Free!
Kathleen