Cookies: Arico Lemon Ginger

Here's another cookie made by Arico that is completely different than the expected chocolate chip/chocolate chunk.

Made with organic grains, Arico's Lemon Ginger cookie is zesty with visible ginger pieces. This is a cookie filled with citrus tang- but is no delicate tea cake to be sure. I really like these- they are bold and different- but of course still moist and chewy. These would make a great dessert with a scoop of ice cream- and no one would be the wiser that it's gluten free.

Ingredients:
Flour base (organic brown rice whole grain flour, rice starches, rice protein, baking soda), organic cage free eggs, organic agave nectar, diced ginger (ginger, sugar), chicory extract, organic cane sugar, organic palm oil, organic sunflower/safflower oil, calcium carbonate, citric acid, natural flavor, lemon oil, ginger, sea salt. Contains eggs.

Nutrition Facts:
Serving size: 2 cookies (27g)
Servings per container: 5
Calories: 90
Calories from fat: 35
Total fat: 3.5 g
Sat. fat: 1 g
Trans fat: 0 g
Cholest.: 15 mg
Sodium: 85 mg
Total Carb: 15 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sol. fiber: 2 g
Sugars: 6 g
Protein: 2 g

Cookies: Arico Chocolate Chunk

It's tough not to like chocolate chip cookies - no matter what. Arico makes a tasty gluten free chocolate chunk version that is hard to put down. It does have a bit of the aftertaste that is due to it's non-gluten ingredients- but not hard to overlook. The cookies are moist and chewy and with large chocolate pieces. The cookies are efficiently packaged in a re-sealable pouch and contain 4.76 ounces. Likely re-sealing won't be a problem- Rob only left me 2 to review.

Arico chocolate chunk cookies contain no trans fat, no preservatives, no artificial color or flavor, are a source of fiber, plus contain calcium, and are certified organic.

Ingredients:
Flour base (organic brown rice whole grain flour, rice starches, rice protein, baking soda), organic dark chocolate (organic cane sugar, organic cocoa paste, organic cocoa butter, non GMO soy lecithin, organic vanilla, [chunks may contain traces of milk protein due to manufacturing equipment]), organic cage free eggs, organic cane sugar, chicory extract, organic agave nectar, organic palm oil, organic sunflower/safflower oil, calcium carbonate, natural flavor, sea salt. Contains eggs, soy and may contain traces of milk protein.

Nutrition Facts:
Serving size: 2 cookies (27g)
Servings per container: 5
Calories: 100
Calories from fat: 40
Total fat: 4.5 g
Sat. fat: 2 g
Trans fat: 0 g
Cholest.: 15 mg
Sodium: 105 mg
Total Carb: 15 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sol. fiber: 2 g
Sugars: 7 g
Protein: 2 g

Crisps: Kitchen Table Bakers- Flax Seed

Okay so I'm developing a few favorites here from Kitchen Table Bakers... I admit I also love the Flax Seed which is another milder version of the crisp. Still crunchy and wondrously rich with the cheese, the flax lends an almost buttery flavor to the cracker which would pair soooo nicely with a creamy cheese on top.

So it's been tough trying all these wafers... with their incredible crispiness, crunch and to die for cheese-iness. These are all natural, gluten free, wheat free, and sugar free- uh maybe a bit high in fat- but the taste is absolutely decadent.

Ingredients:
Pasteurized part skim milk, flax seeds, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes.

Nutrition Facts:
Serving size: 3 crackers (15g)
Servings per container: About 6
Calories: 80
Calories from fat: 50
Total fat: 6 g
Sat. fat: 3.5 g
Trans fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg
Sodium: 150 mg
Total carb: 2 g
Dietary fiber: 1 g
Sugars: 0 g
Protein: 6 g

Crisps: Kitchen Table Bakers- EverythingNutrition Facts:

Okay I may have to change my mind... Rob and I have been reviewing Kitchen Table Bakers range of crisps that range from herbs to garlic to sesame etc. I had professed my love for the Italian herb and stuck by it... until I tried their Everything crisp.

Uh the Everything is just the perfect melding of so many flavors- it's a regular Studio 54 right in the mouth! It's a wondrous mix of garlic and cheese and herbs, poppy seeds, sesame, onion- that I almost can't even imagine sharing with a wedge of cheese.

Who cares! This is a FABULOUS gluten free cracker - and believe me your wheat-eating friends will have no idea. Get ready for a taste explosion.

Wonderful!!
Ingredients:
Pasteurized part skim milk, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic, minced onions, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes.

Nutrition Facts:
Serving size: 3 crackers (15g)
Servings per container: About 6
Calories: 80
Calories from fat: 50
Total fat: 6 g
Sat. fat: 3.5 g
Trans fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg
Sodium: 150 mg
Total carb: 2 g
Dietary fiber: 1 g
Sugars: 0 g
Protein: 7 g

Crisps: Kitchen Table Bakers- Rosemary

So we are on the Rosemary crisps made by Kitchen Table Bakers. I need to review these quickly as Rob and I both seem unable to contain ourselves and finish the packs before we know it.

The Rosemary crisp is just as delectable as the rest - meaning it has a wonderful crunch in the mouth, a fresh burst of rosemary (which you can see baked in)- and a marriage with the rich cheese which is deeply satisfying.

These all natural, all cheese crackers are a wonder- and though I love the rosemary, I almost wonder if its flavor isn't a bit overwhelmed by the rich cheese-ness. But perhaps it's just a competition- the strong herb with the strong cheese married together into one sublime experience. Don't get me wrong- I love the rosemary but I still think it's competing too hard with the cheese.

Yep I still think my favorite is the Italian herb... Rob's is the garlic. Who cares! They're all fabulous!

Ingredients:
Pasteurized part skim milk, rosemary, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes.

Nutrition Facts:
Serving size: 3 crackers (15g)
Servings per container: About 6
Calories: 80
Calories from fat: 50
Total fat: 6 g
Sat. fat: 3.5 g
Trans fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg
Sodium: 150 mg
Total carb: < 1 g
Dietary fiber: 0 g
Sugars: 0 g
Protein: 7 g

80 Votes for Starbucks

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Crisps: Kitchen Table Bakers- Italian Herb

Wow! I think I found my favorite cracker to date! Rob and I have been reviewing a fabulous gluten free, wheat free and sugar free product made by The Kitchen Table Bakers. These are truly crisps/wafers/crackers- however you prefer to term them- for the adult palette and they will seriously erase any barriers between the gluten free world and the wheat-filled world of eaters. I guarantee no one would ever suspect these delicious delights are gluten free. These are an intensely flavorful crisp with loads of crunch.

I just love the Italian Herb flavor of crisps where I can actually taste the oregano and basil- and see the herbs baked into a crunchy wafer. This is no shrinking violet- but clearly not as pungent as it's garlic counterpart. These taste fresh- if a cracker can actually do that- and I enjoyed a few with my dinner salad the other night. But I would imagine they would be as equally at home as a side next to gluten free pasta.

Ingredients:
Pasteurized part skim milk, oregano, basil, parsley, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes.

Nutrition Facts:
Serving size: 3 crackers (15g)
Servings per container: About 6
Calories: 80
Calories from fat: 50
Total fat: 6 g
Sat. fat: 3.5 g
Trans fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg
Sodium: 150 mg
Total carb: 2 g
Dietary fiber: 1 g
Sugars: 0 g
Protein: 6 g

I should note here that as the crisps are made from all cheese, they are nearly pure protein and contain almost no carbs- and uh no fiber, and uh contain mostly fat calories. Other than that- don't miss this great find.

Get Starbucks to label their gluten-free products!

Diana and I ran into the store manager of a local Starbucks and asked what had happened to their gluten-free brownies. He proceeded to tell us that it had been discontinued, but encouraged us to write in and let them know we wanted to see more gluten-free options.

I'd like to take the first step of just getting them to label what current products they have that are gluten-free and safe for celiacs.

In visiting the Starbucks site, I found they have a online service where people can submit ideas and others can vote for them. I found a few gluten-free suggestions, but none had many votes. I submitted my own and here is the link to visit and vote.

Please follow that link and vote. Share it with your other celiac friends.