Thursday, March 1, 2012

Food Blog: Julian smart carb, Annie Chun's, Glutino, Red Apple, Miso Mayo and more....

If you like seaweed, and I definitely do, you will like these Annie Chun’s roasted seaweed snacks. Flat, thin, and delicate they come in 2 flavors, Wasabi and Sesame. My favorite flavor is Wasabi because, I admit……. I love spicy foods! If spicy is not your thing you would fare better with the sesame. Approximately 20 sheets come per package. Only 30 calories per 10 sheets.

Where to find this product:  Nature’s Pharm in Castleton, Greenwood & Lafayette locations.

 

   

 

GlutenFreeda Pizza Wraps

 This wrap is interesting……wasn’t sure what to expect when I tried this product. I tried the Italian sausage pizza wrap. This product can be prepared by microwave or oven. The gluten free flour tortilla that this product is wrapped in is made from white corn masa and has a strong corn taste that is much similar to the taste that you would find in a tamale. The inside is filled with Italian sausage, rice, cheese, spices and tomato sauce. A marriage of Mexican meets Italian cuisine. Also comes in 2 other varieties, three cheese and pesto chicken.

Where to find this product:  The freezer section of Nature’s Pharm/Castleton and Greenwood locations.

 

 

 

 

 

  

Glutino Gluten Free Bagel Chips 

I really liked these products! These bagel chips are hard to put down and if it’s crunch you are looking for…..these deliver! The perfect chip for dips and bruschetta or pair them with your favorite soup. They come in 2 great flavors, Original and Parmesan & Garlic. My preference is the parmesan and garlic. 9 bagel chips have only 120 calories, now if only I could hide the box from myself before it’s empty!!

Where to find this product: You can find these products at Nature’s Pharm/Castleton

 

  

 

 

Tiger Tiger Microwave Rice Noodles

 This product is convenient, only 2 minutes in the microwave and you have ready made rice noodles. Comes in 2 flavors from the Company web site’s South East Asian Noodle section. These products are dairy free, cholesterol free and made with rice bran oil. No artificial flavors or preservatives. Nature’s Pharm/Castleton carries the Pad Thai (which is spicy….I loved this flavor) and the Thai Sweet Chili which is not as spicy as the Pad Thai but it is just as flavorful. 

Where to find this product: You can find these products at the Nature’s Pharm/Castleton and Greenwood locations.

 

 

 
Miso Mayo

I wasn’t sure what to think of this product until I tried it, but once I tasted the Spicy Red Pepper flavor I was sold! Use this as sandwich spread or dip, drizzle on anything from veggies to fish…..the possibilities are endless! This product is an all natural mayonnaise alternative that is soybean based, it is vegan and has no cholesterol. Comes in 3 flavors, original (which is a best seller), spicy red pepper, and garlic & dill. Love the spicy red pepper flavor! 

Where to find this product: You can find these products in the refrigerated section of Nature’s Pharm/Castleton and Greenwood locations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

O’Doughs Gluten Free Flax Loaf Bread

 This gluten free bread isn’t bad. The bread has a dense texture. Great flavor and holds together pretty well. Toasting this bread brought out a slightly nutty flavor and the top of the loaf is randomly sprinkled with poppy seeds. This bread is made with potato starch, soya, tapioca flour, whole grain rice flour, chickpea and cellulose fiber. 1 slice of bread has 120 calories and 22g of carbs.

Where to find this product:  You can find this product in the freezer section of Nature’s Pharm/Castleton and Greenwood locations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  O’Doughs Double Chocolate Muffins

 

These Muffins have a great dark chocolate flavor, not too sweet and great in texture and quality. They do come in 3 varieties, banana chocolate chip, wild blueberry and double chocolate chip. I found these in the frozen food section of Nature’s Pharm/Castleton. Their products are certified gluten free.  

Where to find this product:  You can find these products at Nature’s Pharm/Castleton.

 

 

 

 

 Red Apple Lipstick

 I have blogged about The Red Apple Lipstick Line before….I admit, I am a fan of their gluten free lipsticks and lip glosses. Their products are gluten free, paraben free, vegan and allergen free. Recently I tried one of their newest products, their Rallye lip balm which I just love!! Goes on silky smooth, is colorless and will leave your lips feeling extra kissable! Their line includes lip lining pencils in an array of colors….brick, chocolate and mocha. I have to mention this again, they pride themselves with great customer service and have a 100% money back guarantee.

 

Where to find this product:  You can find their products on the website at www.redapplelipstick.com  

                                                                                     

 Amy's Gluten free Burritos and Wraps

I can’t tell you how many times I have seen the Amy’s burritos and wraps in the grocery store and health food store and I have always passed on these. I really like the outer wrapping on their burritos and wraps….not much like a regular flour tortilla but it complimented the fillings well. They do make several varieties.  Their products are made without peanuts, fish, shellfish or eggs. I did not try all the varieties, but here’s a list of the ones I did try:

Amy’s Gluten Free Cheddar Cheese Burrito:  I really liked this burrito!! Made with organic beans and rice, this one had just the right amount of seasoning and spices. Pair this with your favorite salsa or guacamole.

Available at: Nature’s Pharm/Castleton and Greenwood locations.

Amy’s Gluten Free Non-Dairy Burrito:  I liked this one too! This one left me asking who needs dairy? This too is made with organic beans and rice…liked it very much! 

Available at: Nature’s Pharm/Castleton and Greenwood locations.

Amy’s Gluten Free Indian Aloo Mattar Wrap:  If you don’t like Indian food you might not like this one. There is a definite flair of exotic spices and seasonings which is something I really love in this wrap. Made with organic potatoes, tofu and chickpeas, I really loved it!

Available at: Nature’s Pharm/Castleton.

Amy’s Gluten Free Teriyaki Wrap:  This wrap was my favorite! Reminded me the most of the Teriyaki flavor I used to enjoy when I was eating gluten years ago. Made with organic tofu , brown rice and broccoli.

 Available at:  Nature’s Pharm/Castleton

 

Julian Bakery Smart Carb Gluten Free Bread

If you are watching your carbs this bread may be the way to go. The bread is sliced thin and is dense in texture. There is no xanthan gum or guar gum in this bread so it does not hold together as well as some of the other gluten free breads I have tried. It does hold together better when toasted. The flavor is slightly nutty, almost has a sourdough taste. Packed full of grains from millet, buckwheat, teff, chicory, arrowroot and flax. Per slice this bread is only 70 calories, 10g carbs, and 10g of protein. 

Where to find this product:  You can find this product in the frozen food section of Nature’s Pharm/Castleton, Greenwood and Lafayette locations.

 

 

  Editor's Note: While we are reviewing products that are "gluten free" we would still suggest that you read labels thoroughly. Ingredients do change from time to time and we can not be responsible for reactions due to an ingredient change or the fact a product is made in the same facility or on the same equipment where products containing gluten are made. If you have questions regarding an organization's manufacturing practices or processes, please contact the manufacturer.

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