Pizza Crust - Gluten Free

Thank you Pillsbury for jumping on the wagon...their new crust is fabulous. You can find it in the refrigerator section in the Health Market at West Kimberly Hy-Vee. We enjoyed it. It was easy enough to flatten out thin and the crust tasted like normal pizza. My gluten eaten family enjoyed it as much as I did. The worst part is deciding what toppings you want to enjoy on it.

Chebe - still holds the top notch with my husband. He is a gluten eater, but enjoys this crust since I refuse to make separate crusts. My son prefers the Pillsbury over Chebe. I'm torn between the two. I enjoy both of them.

New Kind Bars

There are new flavors people...new flavors indeed.

I was given the Dark Chocolate Chile flavor to try and enjoyed it. Wasn't too spicy, just enough of an after burn to taste awesome with the dark chocolate. I would buy this bar.

I also tried the new apple pecan flavor, while not my favorite, it was still decent.  Because I'm particular to my favorites I wouldn't purchase this one over the other three top pics I have which are: Dark Chocolate Cherry Cashew, Dark Chocolate Sea Salt and the Dark Chocolate Chile. Sensing a trend yet?


They can get you thru any hunger phase that gets you buy til a meal. I eat them as an afternoon snack or before/after a workout (not both).

There are so many to try I'm sure you can find a favorite. I buy mine at Hy-Vee on West Kimberly, but you can get them anywhere it seems including health food stores, Walmart, and on amazon. I like the open selection Hy-vee has so I can buy individual bars instead of  whole case (they will sell a whole case).

Rawxie's Cookies

I tried these today for the first time. They weren't something I would personally buy, however they weren't bad, they just weren't my type of "sweet treat". I tried the chocolate mint ones. The mint flavor didn't hit until after the cookie was eaten. It wasn't overly chocolaty and the consistency was more like a Lara bar (not my favorite).

Try them - you might enjoy them.  You can find them at Hy-Vee W Kimberly Rd in Davenport, IA

NNW Protein Powder (Only Found at HyVee)

I should have tried this long ago. It's fabulous. I bought the milk chocolate flavor. It doesn't have the nasty after taste most whey protein has, which is great since that is my least favorite part of protein powder. I just mixed it with almond coconut milk blend. I didn't have to choke it down. It tasted decent and went down easy. I can't wait to use it in my regular smoothies. I am excited to try the other flavors. Thank you so much to Angie (a reader) for the suggestion. I am thrilled to find something that is easily accessible too. I get mine at West Kimberly Rd Hy-Vee.

UPDATE: I have since tried the Peanut Butter Chocolate and Vanilla. LOVE THEM ALL. I used the vanilla today in my smoothie with a banana and frozen strawberries with a cup of milk. It was like sweet treat.

I haven't tried Cinnabun flavor yet, but I"m told you can make pancakes out of it. YUM

Kind Bars - Dark Chocolate Sea Salt

Oh how I love Kind bars. I love many flavors and they just keep coming out with more that I cannot resist. This one is my new favorite - its the perfect combination of sweet and salty with only 5 grams of Sugar per bar, plus the protein from nuts in it to make it a great snack to get through the afternoon at work. I found my first one at Heritage Foods in Davenport, but found them cheaper at W. Kimberly Hyvee. Highly recommend...as if buying 5 of them at a time wasn't recommendation enough...I'd order them by the case if they wouldn't have so many tasty flavors that I want to buy. My current favorites are the Dark Chocolate Sea Salt, Dark Chocolate Cherry Cashew and the Fruit& Nut bar.

Been a while...

I feel like its been forever since I blogged. I had hip surgery over the holidays so I was out of commission for a while. I'm doing well now and back to my old self. The hubby and I are trying the clean eating plan. I haven't had any form of gluten or cross contamination since the beginning of February. I'm also currently on no sugar or starch other that what is found in certain veggies and fruit. Do I miss the sugar? Nah, I eat fruit and that gives me a good fix. I had tried a couple things that I had blogged on. I kept forgetting.

I tried the Crunchmaster Cheesy Crisps recently. I did not like them. They have a processed cheese taste that was gross. Reminded me of the processed cheese on Doritos only less tasty. I will say I love Crunchmaster's Multigrain Crackers and buy them all the time when I'm eating carbs.

I'm still a huge fan of KIND bars. They are wonderful. There are so many options and very healthy yet feel like a treat. My favorite is the Dark Chocolate Cherry Cashew bar.

Recently had the gluten free chicken burgers from the Hy-Vee W Kimberly's frozen section - they are fantastic. I just put them on the George Foreman grill. They are seasoned with basic stuff but are amazing.

I know the Hy-Vee on W Kimberly has been stocking those gf items like crazy. They have so many more choices now. It's fantastic! I still love my Udi's bread (when I'm eating carbs). My favorite recently is the cinnamon raisin bread. YUM!

Oh and one last thing I found I really like...Tofu! Who knew?! I just fry it up or cook it with other meat so it just adds a bit more protein but my family doesn't notice. So lucky to have a friend who is a pro with the stuff.

I do have some sweet potato Asian noodles to try and when I do I will blog on it. I got them at an Asian market in Iowa City.

Gluten Free Event Coming UP

Hy-Vee West Locust in Davenport will be hosting a gluten free event in a couple weeks. The event will be held March 22 from 3-6 p.m. and March 23 from noon-3 p.m.

They will be showcasing many Gluten-Free products, including Gluten-Free beers from our Wine and Spirits Department.

Stop by and check it out.

Mindful Delights

I was given some cookies to sample from my girl Theresa at Hyvee W Kimberly. They will be getting these products in next week. They are so tasty I was shocked. I tried the peanut butter cookie, the chocolate chip cookie and the almond biscotti.   My favorite was the chocolate chip cookie, but the peanut butter cookie was a close second. I didn't mind the biscotti, but it wasn't my top choice. I would give up a meal to be able to enjoy one each day. They are big cookies an individually packaged. I can't wait for Hyvee to get them in stock. You should absolutely give them a try.

Here is their website to check out all the products they offer - you can even purchase sample boxes for reasonable prices.

Mindful Delights

Silvis Hy-vee

Silvis Hy-vee will be hosting a gluten free event from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 24th, 2012. There will be new and old products to try and recipes to take home. Stop by and check it out.

Any questions contact the store Dietitian Nikki Putnam at nputnum@hy-vee.com

WOW Cookies

My Hy-Vee got something amazing in and I got to sample it today...they are so dang good. I would buy a bag, but I have no willpower - I would eat the whole bag...wanna know what they are? You know you do...

Lemon Burst Cookies by WOW Baking Company. These cookies are awesome. They are moist and chewy, no more hard gluten free cookies. They have no after taste at all.

My Hy-vee (W Kimberly Rd) has several different kinds of cookies in this line. Give them a try today!!!

Gluten Free Tasting at Bettendorf Hy-Vee February 26th

 HealthMarket: Gluten-Free Gala  Bettendorf Hy-Vee  
 2900 Devils Glen Road, Bettendorf

Bettendorf Hy-vee is hosting a gluten free tasting from 12-4 p.m this Sunday.

Feel free to also stop by the Wine & Spirits to try gluten free beer.

These events are so helpful to all gluten free customers, where else do you get to try expensive 

products before you buy them! Take advantage of this awesome opportunity.

Look at all the new GF Items

Hyvee West Kimberly has been busy adding new items for us to enjoy!!!!

Frozen Section

Amys Chocolate Cake
Wild Alaska Salmon Burgers
French Meadow Yellow Cupcakes –frosted (they come 4 in a box) very decorative and delicious – perfect for a birthday party or take to a luncheon
Add some sprinkles for fun.
Maryland Crab Cake Bites
Salmon Cake Bites
French Meadow Fudge Brownies
French Meadow Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Mix
Glutino Pizza – spinach and feta cheese
Amy's Sandwich rounds

We now carry the Just Bee Gluten Free bread and mixes

Almond Milk Pudding cups – sugar free also available 
3 flavors also available in Rice pudding

Cook Simple Meals –
Cowboy Chili – New Orleans Jambalaya – Tamale Pie (just add whatever meat choices you prefer)  The rest of the ingredients are included.
Beef Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Bobo's Oat Bars – 3 new flavors
Just Tomatoes – freeze dried fruits and vegetables – also available in organic

Schar has added 2 new  bread items – Multigrain Schar Ciabatta Rolls – Deli Style Bread

Five new flavors of Vita Coco Coconut Water
Organic India – Tulsi Tea – a new line we have ordered
Flax milk – new - dairy free – lactose free – soy free – gluten free – available in three flavors and Omega 3's
Mama Chia drinks – 2 flavors – 2500 mg of omega three

Stop in and see Teresa in the Health Market she is wonderful and can guide you thru the gluten free section of the store as well as navigate the health market. They have done so much for those customers with special food needs it is worth the trip for anyone with food allergies.

Utica Ridge Hyvee Gala is coming soon...

 2nd Annual Utica Ridge Hy-Vee Gluten-Free Gala

Thursday, March 8th from 3-6 p.m. 

It will be in the same location as last year, near our HealthMarket entrance.  They will have recipes prepared for sampling as well as packaged items to try.  Judy from Real Appeal Inc (a baking mix product line) will be here with samples of her shortbread cookies, sweet breads and recipes from her website.  There will be individually wrapped samples to take home and try as well.  A great chance to find new items or try others that may be new to you!

Rock Island Hy-Vee Gluten Free Gala Mark your Calendars

BEST EVER

Gluten-Free

Gala

Tuesday, January 17th

4:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Rock Island Hy-Vee

HealthMarket

Featuring:

• Gluten-free specialties by

Chef Craig

• Product samples before you buy

• Gluten-free beer tasting in

Wine & Spirits

• Talk to your registered dietitian

Contact Chrissy Watters at

309‑793‑0684 or cwatters@hy‑vee.com

for more information.

HyVee W Kimberly is at it again...

Theresa at HyVee on West Kimberly is at is again. She has a whole bunch of new things on the shelves. I got to try a new loaf of focaccia bread - nothing short of fantastic. I will be posting on that as soon as I have the package back to make sure I give all the right info. It's so yummy.

Stop in and check out the always growing gluten free section in the Health Market at the West Kimberly Rd Hy-Vee in Davenport. They have the best selection in the Quad Cities. If there is an item you'd like to see, stop by and see Theresa, she will do her best to order it.

HyVee W Kimberly is at it again...

Theresa at HyVee on West Kimberly is at is again. She has a whole bunch of new things on the shelves. I got to try a new loaf of focaccia bread - nothing short of fantastic. I will be posting on that as soon as I have the package back to make sure I give all the right info. It's so yummy.

Stop in and check out the always growing gluten free section in the Health Market at the West Kimberly Rd Hy-Vee in Davenport. They have the best selection in the Quad Cities. If there is an item you'd like to see, stop by and see Theresa, she will do her best to order it.

Free Event Coming up at Hy-Vee West Locust

October 22-23 from 10-3 p.m

Gluten Free Event in the Health Market at W Locust Hy Vee in Davenport,IA

There will be live demos, samples, coupons, literature, a gift basket giveaway and everything in the Health Market will be 10% off.

Hy-Vee Utica Ridge in Davenport

Gluten-Free

Sampling Gala

Thursday • June 30th • 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Located in Front of the HealthMarket Entrance

Stop by to try a variety of samples,

get product information & speak

with your Utica Ridge Dietitian.

Sign up for the raffle to receive a free product.

Chicken & Broccoli with Thai Noodles

I love Thai Noodles. The wide ones, but I never really think to buy them. They are versatile. I had some chicken to use up tonight and my son loves anything with broccoli (he's a weird 6 year old) so I created this dish out of my head...it was awesome!! Got compliments for my big and little guys so I will definitely share it so everyone can try it.

I used a couple new things for me to cook with...oyster sauce and fish sauce. They are scary to think about, but oh so yummy. The brand I found at Hy-Vee that is gluten free for Oyster sauce is Far East. I used Thai Kitchen Fish Sauce. I also used Hy-Vee Brand Soy Sauce (its gluten free too).

I did not "measure" anything - unless I'm using a recipe I don't tend to measure! I used minced garlic, chicken broth, corn starch, chicken breast tenders, julienned carrots, broccoli and the above sauces. The only spices I added was black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. It was plenty salty. It should be noted I make my own chicken broth with "better than base" - love that stuff!

Ok, on with the instructions/recipe:

1 package of chicken breast tenders cut into bite size pieces
1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic
1 Tablespoon of vegetable oil
1/3 Cup of Julienned carrots
2-3 cups or more of steamed broccoli
1 tablespoon of cornstarch.
1.5 cups of chicken broth
1/2 box of Thai Kitchen wide rice noodles.
1 Tsp Fish Sauce
1-2 TBS Oyster Sauce
1-2 TBS Soy Sauce

1) heat the oil in the pan and add garlic and let it cook for a couple minutes. Add the chicken and start cooking the chicken.
2) As the chicken is cooking add the soy sauce, fish sauce and oyster sauce and stir it all up. Continue cooking the chicken.
3) Bring a pot of water to a boil. Turn it off and add the noodles letting them sit for 8 minutes.
4) Mix together chicken broth and cornstarch and pour over the cooked chicken. Continue stirring. Add the carrots and broccoli and let it simmer and added black pepper. Taste the sauce. Add any adjustments needed to seasoning for you liking. I added onion powder and garlic powder (but only because that's how we like our food).
5)Drain and rinse the noodles well.
6) Put the noodles in a bowl and top with the chicken and broccoli. If you like kick add some crushed red pepper. Mix it all up to get the sauce on the noodles and ENJOY

It was much better than I expected. The measurements are all approximate since I did not measure anything. You could always go light at first and add more later at taste test. I will definitely use the oyster and fish sauce again!!

Glutenfreeda Granola Cereal/Snack

I tried this a couple days ago at work for breakfast, it was so good I had two servings. I ate them with unsweetened vanilla almond milk. I didn't need to add sweetener, it was good just the way it came out of the package.  Definitely will buy this product again! Thank you Hy-Vee W Kimberly for giving me the chance to try this product!