WIN-It-Wednesday: Jessica’s Gluten-Free Granola
This weeks WIN-It-Wednesday is Jessica’s Granola, a great tasting gluten-free granola 
that is made with certified gluten-free oats, other high quality ingredients and lots of passion and love!
I had the chance to meet Jessica at the Gluten Free Culinary Summit that took place in Providence, Rhode Island just over a year ago. Jessica had traveled far from her home state of Michigan to find out more about gluten-free cooking and baking, but she also found many friends there as well. Jessica and I hit it off immediately and since our meeting that September day a year ago, we have been keeping in touch and following each others progress in our business endeavors.
That is why I am thrilled that Jessica, this spirited entrepreneur that manufacturers a phenomenal granola is this week’s sponsor of BeFreeForMe’s WIN-It-Wednesday.
All granolas are made with no trans fat, cholesterol or preservatives. The product is also made in a designated gluten-free area of a facility using dedicated gluten-free equipment. The oven is brand new and has only been used to bake gluten-free products. There are no wheat, barley or rye flours stored on premise.
Jessica’s Granola comes in three varieties: Almond Cherry, for a fruit burst; Vanilla Maple, for a comforting morning lift; and Chocolate Chip for a sweetness that is just as good in the morning as it is for a mid-afternoon snack.
And as a special offer (until 10/31/09) Jessica’s Granola is offering a sample pack which contain three 12-ounce bags – one of each flavor! They also have a $5 flat rate shipping for all orders within the contiguous United States.
Jessica’s Granola is offering TWO (Yes – 2!) LUCKY BeFreeForMe members a chance to win a choice of any two 12-ounce bags of granola (Flavors of the winners choice!).
How can you win?
Easy!
Reply to this blog and tell us what starts your day with a bounce in your step & smile on your face (Me? Watching Sadie, my incredibly sweet boxer, do her wiggle dance)! Winners must be BeFreeForMe members and all entries must be received by Sunday, October 11th at 12:00 PM midnight EST.
Happy Mornings, and as always!
Be Free!
October 6th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
For me, it’d be getting greeted with a hug from my precious boys!
Thanks!
October 6th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
I would love to snack on some yummy granola. What a treat!
October 7th, 2009 at 4:42 am
My husband turning over in the bed and giving me a big hug.
October 7th, 2009 at 5:36 am
Waking up feeling good with my new gluten free diet. Yay!
October 7th, 2009 at 6:10 am
Saturdays and Sundays always put a smile on my face and a bounce in my step…especially sunny ones.
October 7th, 2009 at 6:15 am
If I’m going to be honest, it’s my morning cup of coffee that gives me that bounce in the morning.
October 7th, 2009 at 6:50 am
waking up to music and a healthy breakfast. Being greeted by my puppy and his playful energy always make me laugh and smile.
October 7th, 2009 at 6:52 am
I start out each day by doing two rosaries. It’s a good way to feel centered and calm and ready to deal with the day.
Cindy
October 7th, 2009 at 7:16 am
Watching a beautiful sunrise while I walk my two basset hound doggies! 🙂
October 7th, 2009 at 7:50 am
Starting my day with my 2 kiddos giving me a hug & a kiss…and my 2 cats ‘screaming’ for food makes for a good day. :o) (Today was NOT one of those mornings tho…the wind is HOWLING, kids have been awake since before 3 making it a HARD morning…oh well!!!)
October 7th, 2009 at 7:52 am
What put a bounce in my step? Hugs from my family, especially my teenage son, you know how tough that is!
October 7th, 2009 at 8:04 am
I start my day with a bowl of gf cereal, 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed and dried berries, and a cup of my homemade yogurt, YUM!
October 7th, 2009 at 9:18 am
Since I am close to Medicare age, just getting up in the morning adds a bounce to my step!
I would love to share your granola with my daughter and grandson who also are on a GF diet.
Since granola is something our support group asks about, I would love to have enough to share with them also! We meet again in November, which will be our holiday meeting.
October 7th, 2009 at 9:30 am
What starts my day off right is when I have time to get in my morning exercise routine on my elliptical machine!! I feel energized and ready to take on the day!!
October 7th, 2009 at 9:33 am
For me it’s when my baby kicks me awake, he’s like my little alarm clock and is due in 5 weeks! 🙂
After going gluten free, I became pregnant when doctors said I never would again!
October 7th, 2009 at 9:40 am
For me it’s getting calling someone I love and letting them know I love them.
mmm granola!! 🙂
October 7th, 2009 at 9:41 am
My cat who lies on my chest and stares at me until I open my eyes and get out of bed to feed her. I wake up to her face only inches from mine, staring me down.
October 7th, 2009 at 10:10 am
It gives me a smile when my boys actually get along in the morning and help each other get ready and do chores.
October 7th, 2009 at 10:25 am
What starts a glorious morning for me is getting a big hug from my 26 year old daughter (and best friend) who is living with us temporarily. She is also very supportive while I struggle with learning to eat gluten free as I was diagnosed in January of this year and still having problems with finding things I like to eat.
October 7th, 2009 at 11:02 am
Jumping on my bed to good morning music with my roommate!
October 7th, 2009 at 11:03 am
A warm cup of spiced chai, and hugs and kisses from both my hubby and puggy. 🙂
October 7th, 2009 at 11:34 am
Mornings are always a challange for me. But the weekends are great. A little extra sleep, making a great omlete, and going about my day in any way that I choose. I like dancing to the beat of my own drum. And weekends are my time to do that.
October 7th, 2009 at 11:51 am
I love my scrambled eggs- sauteed onions, broccoli, a little lemons juice with 2 egg whites and a whole egg. You know, a little granola would be the perfect healthy grain to have with that. 🙂
October 7th, 2009 at 11:59 am
The best way to start my day is with a smile from my grandaughter!
October 7th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
A hot shower, clean brushed teeth, and leaving the house on time.
October 7th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
Jumping out of my bed to the window and seeing a gorgeous sunrise over the Cibola national forest knowing I have my health which is due to a gluten free diet!
October 7th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
For me it’s my big bowl of Gluten-Free Chex cereal!
October 7th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
My cat, Sara, come to bed and hits me on my head with her paw. Wants to be feed.
October 7th, 2009 at 5:08 pm
I start my day with a goodbye kiss from my husband of 31 years. Always an “I love you” on the way out the door. Then, of course, a big bowl of CHEX for breakfast!
October 7th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
My best mornings are when I don’t have to get up at 2:30a.m. to go to work and my new husband is home to enjoy a leisurely pot of coffee and breakfast with me. If also helps when I get hugs from my 2 youngest stepsons.
October 7th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
Getting up in the morning and having a gluten free oatmeal.
October 7th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
A hot cup of coffee, gluten free cereal, and sunshine! I can do without one and still get a bounce, but not all three! 🙂
October 7th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
First, it would be that I am fortunate enough to have twin 8 year old boys to wake up each morning. Secondly, that I can look forward to a day without experiencing abdominal issues, since being one of the lucky ones diagnosed with Celiac and now living a gluten free lifestyle. Thirdly, just walking outside on these beautiful autumn days, gives me all the bounce I need!
October 7th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
A morning hug from my husband and a brisk walk with the dog gets me going in the morning.
October 8th, 2009 at 6:28 am
Waking my daughter up for school and getting hugs and kisses from her. BTW, my husband, daughter and I met Jessica at a GF food fair in Michigan! Glad to see her granola is a prize, it’s wonderful!!
October 8th, 2009 at 6:51 am
Waking up late and not having to go to work!
October 8th, 2009 at 8:11 am
seeing that little dimple in my sons cheek when he smiles!
October 8th, 2009 at 8:37 am
I have a Bi-pap machine I sleep with. I also have four boy kitties that love me. every morning I wake up. turn off my machine and when I open my bedroom door they are all siting there waiting. 🙂 They listen for the sound of my machine turning off . The looks on there furry little faces of happyness even though they know im just gonna get ready for work and leave. That makes me feel loved.
October 8th, 2009 at 9:13 am
Exercising in the morning puts a smile on my face and a bounce in my step… it makes me feel strong enough to accomplish anything and everything during the rest of my day.
October 8th, 2009 at 9:54 am
Cuddling with my black lab, Princess, and drinking coffee with my husband!
October 8th, 2009 at 11:00 am
What puts a smile on my face in the morning is taking a walk and kicking my feet through the leaves and seeing the trees in different colors. Fall makes me feel warm and fuzzy.
October 8th, 2009 at 11:10 am
What puts a bounce in my step….my brand new finance, Christopher! We just got engaged Friday night!!! And of course, my sweet Maine Coon Kitty…Smudge!!!
October 8th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
My kids, my husband and my health…put a bounce in my step and a smile on my face everyday! That is all I need!
October 8th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
Going to the Farmer’s Market on Saturday morning and being able to buy gluten free bakery items there!
October 9th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
What gets me going in the morning is my three beautiful children! 🙂 That and homemade gluten-free pancakes…. MMM!
October 9th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
Being patted by a great, soft orange paw, as my tabby Cara gently encourages me to wake up.
November 24th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
The winners of Jessica’s Granola WIN-It-Wednesday are:
Mary B. from Pennsylvania
and
Lori N. from New York
Congratulations, Mary and Lori!
Be Free!
Kathleen