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

Quick update for all our readers - we have 80 votes so far on our quest for Starbucks to label their gluten-free products.

Please let all your fellow celiacs and celiac supporters know about this and forward the link. You'll have to register on the site, but it'll be worth it.

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Let's show how the power of the Internet can affect change for celiacs worldwide!

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.

Watch Out For Gluten Digest Product

Kim at CeliacChicks.com found an ad for a gluten digest product that is probably not safe for Celiacs.

Click here to find out more.

Crisps: Kitchen Table Bakers- Garlic

To date we've reviewed The Kitchen Table Bakers' Aged Parmesan and Sesame wafer crisps. Here is what we thought of the Garlic version. These crisps are made from "all cheese, [are] all natural and all delicious." So far we couldn't agree more.

Though I tend to eat garlic regularly and consume large quantities of it- I don't often think to buy garlic-flavored crackers. But maybe that's because they are "flavored." This however is the real deal. It honestly tastes like fresh minced garlic was added just before baking into a delectable cheese paradise. I'm not sure I would equate the experience with garlic bread- which for me is more of a soft and chewy pleasure- but there can be no denying the melding of cheese and garlic works wonders here.

The garlic is Rob's favorite and I barely could snatch a few for this review before they disappeared. Just so you know... be prepared to chew some parsley or mints etc. to cover the garlic!! Yep it's that real!!


Ingredients:
Pasteurized part skim milk, minced garlic, 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- Sesame

Next up in the taste test is the Sesame crisp made by Kitchen Table Bakers. So far we are finding an outstanding and sophisticated product that is gluten free, wheat free and sugar free.

So the Sesame has the same great rich cheese and crunch as the Parmesan but is a bit milder. You can see the sesame seeds baked right in the crisp giving it a nutty flavor. The Sesame is less intense than the powerful Parmesan- true- but I'm becoming addicted to the snap and crackle of each bite. These are hard to put down and I think they would pair nicely with a mild cheese or even a bit of apple- something with a hint of sweetness to it. Or hey- just continue to finish them off in their unadulterated state!


Ingredients:
Pasteurized part skim milk, sesame seeds, 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

Survey: Help A Food Company Help You

Diana and I recently were asked by a food company to survey our audience. They're investigating producing new high-end gluten-free baking mixes. We are always excited to see more interest in gluten-free products from premium food companies.

They survey takes less than 10 minutes - CLICK HERE to help.

Thanks

Rob and Diana

Jigsaw Bar Update - Being Discontinued

I was just contacted by the manufacturer of gluten-free Jigsaw Bars about their discontinuance. We reviewed their chocolate and coconut-almond bars and enjoyed them, we are disappointed about this news.

Below is the email, enjoy the savings!

612 Boxes of Chocolate and 297 of Coconut-Almond Left!

Last Chance Price of $17.50 $14.97 Per Box (12 bars)

On October 18th, 2007 we announced that we would be discontinuing the Jigsaw Bars. At the end of this month, we will no longer be offering them.

The “Best Used By” date, as estimated by our manufacturer, is April 2008. “Best Used By” does not mean “Expires On.” In fact, I ate a Chocolate Jigsaw Bar this morning and it tasted just the same as always. Either way, we’re giving you an extra price incentive to act now.

If you’ve been a part of the small but intensely loyal group of fans, I thank you again for all your support. It saddens me that our Jigsaw Bars were not able to receive a broader appeal. But not all products can be smash hits.

We are currently seeking out a replacement bar (gluten-free, casein-free, whey protein, low/no sugar) to recommend and resell. If you have suggestions, please email them to me at patricks@jigsawhealth.com.

Purchase your Jigsaw Bars now before they are gone forever.

Sincerely,

Patrick Sullivan Jr.
President & Co-Founder
Jigsaw Health, LLC

Crisps: Kitchen Table Bakers- Aged Parmesan

Have you ever been to a party and found yourself with no crackers on which to support a tantalizing daub of Camembert? Yeah- we've faced that problem too. It's rough being celiac at cocktail parties with mostly wheat-based wafers being offered. However- we've started bringing our own- and we've found it's much to the relief of our hosts who suddenly realize they don't have anything that's actually gluten free for Rob to eat other than carrot sticks. And unfortunately carrots are poor absorbers of alcohol...

But fear not- there is an emerging variety of sophisticated options that are safe for celiacs- and a delicious alternative for non-celiacs. You'll never have to fear social embarrassment again! Rob can remember a time when all he could tote along was a bag of Styrofoam-flavored rice cakes.

So here it is- our first review of wheat free, gluten free, sugar free and trans fat free Aged Parmesan wafer crisps from The Kitchen Table Bakers. We're moving on up in the world - they aren't even called crackers!!

The Aged Parmesan crisps are packed like the other flavors in a square plastic box with a lid. On first glance, I wished the packaging could be more green- but after trying my first bite- I can understand why.

These are a cheese-lover's dream- extremely crunchy and laden with rich Parmesan flavor. You can see how the cheese melded together- but still maintain a light taste. They are just like Parmesan too in that they do have a bit more saltiness to them. I love the size of these crisps too- they are about twice the size of normal rice crackers. What is especially tempting about the crisps is their satisfying crunch and complex flavors. I think a wedge of cheese on top would almost be superfluous and detract from the crisp itself.

The Kitchen Table Bakers have created a masterpiece with their Aged Parmesan wafers. It's a bit of decadence in an otherwise beige world!

Ingredients:
Pasteurized part skim milk, 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

Kitchen Table Bakers

Rob and I were recently contacted with an opportunity to review a great (new for us) gluten free product. From Kitchen Table Bakers we received a free sampling of their "Gourmet Wafer Crisps". These wafer crisps are made from 100% Parmesan cheese and are wheat free, gluten free, sugar free and trans fat free. They are touted as a quick healthy snack that are "great with your favorite dips and topping." We'll let you know what we think- so be on the lookout in the next few weeks for our taste results of the following:

Aged Parmesan
Sesame
Garlic
Italian Herb
Rosemary
Everything
Jalapeno
Flax Seed



We can't wait to try them all!