Thai Kitchen: Pad Thai & A Taste Tai: Toasted Coconut Fortune Cookies!

Thai food and I do not normally get along. I do not like spicy food at all so I was a bit hesitant at trying Thai products. I have had it in the past but the really tame products like some mushroom soup but these two products were calling my name...

Thai Kitchen: Single Serving Pad Thai:
I love that this item is already measured out for me and I do not have to do any guess work on servings because it is perfectly packaged! I also like that if I don't know what to eat for lunch, it is easy to make. I am always looking for easy meals and this is pretty simple.

As for taste, some bites were sweet and some bites had a kick of spice. It wasn't that spicy though and I was able to enjoy it enough to want to purchase this item again.

The Stats:

Serving size: 1 package
Calories: 230
Total Fat: 2.5 grams
Total carbs:49 grams
Protein: 4 grams

A Taste Of Thai: Toasted Coconut Fortune Cookies

I don't even bother looking at fortune cookies...why bother putting my self through torture? However, when I saw fortune cookies and gluten free on the same box, I jumped for joy! When I saw the coconut flavor, I became intrigued!

I had these for desert right after my Thai Kitchen dinner and my boyfriend was there to try them along with me. I have to say, I didn't know what to expect. I remember what regular fortune cookies tasted like and these blow them out of the water! They are 100 times better (well, that is if you like a slight coconut taste, if not, I would refrain) because I usually only got the fortune cookie for the fortune not the actual cookie. Now, my problem was not only wanting to eat more to find out what my next fortune said, because these fortunes are much more adorable than the standard ones and wiser but also because they were so tasty I wanted more!

The Stats:
Serving Size: 5 cookies (woo hoo! I can be a glutton without the guilt!)
Calories: 89
Fat: 4 grams
Carbs: 13 grams
Protein: less than one gram

Fresh & Easy is making it EASY!

I received an email from Sallie over at Fresh & Easy letting me know that today Fresh & Easy was going to launch a few more gluten free items onto their shelves! They are also going to make those products easy to find with new labeling:
Now you can now print out a gluten free shopping guide to take with you to the store, here! Make sure that you go to your local Fresh and Easy to see these changes for yourself! How exciting, I love it when the world becomes more gluten free friendly!

Email

Email is back! On this blog and the Impressions Of My Life At The Moment blog, I have gotten questions about how to contact me since I took email down last year. Well, it is back! The requests have been picking up even more lately so put it back up. Topics people have been wanting to discuss range from parenting, Celiac disease, fibromyalgia, to the IUD issue I have had. Readers have asked me not to publish on my comments section, but a lot of the time, I had no real way of giving a proper response so this solves the problem! So, I am glad to have the email back up! My email information is on the right of the blog, use it if you need it, I will try to check it often.

My first ever video review! Udi's Gluten Free Muffins!

I tried Udi's Gluten Free Muffins last week! So, I made a video on Friday about my experience with Udi's:



Update from the video: My non-gluten free boyfriend said they were fantastic!


The Stats:

The Blueberry Muffins:
Serving Size: 1 muffin
Calories: 24o calories
Total Fat: 8 grams
Carbs: 41 grams
Sugars: 24 grams
Protein: 2 grams

Lemon Streusel Muffins:
Serving Size: 1 muffin
Calories: 280
Total Fat: 11 grams
Carbs: 43 grams
Sugars: 23 grams
Protein: 2 grams


For more information about Udi's please check out their website.

Gluten Free & Fabulous

I found Gluten Free & Fabulous Pizza at a recent trip the market and I was intrigued with the adorable box and large size of the pizza. I decided that at the reasonable price, that it would be worth a try for dinner. I opted to purchase the cheese pizza and load half with turkey pepperoni give the pizza a nice kick! 

After following the baking directions, I was surprised by how much I liked this pizza. It was easy to cut and it is considered to be a thin crust pizza, which I really love. This was in the top two frozen pizzas I have had! This pizza = fabulous!

 

The Stats:

Serving size: 1 slice

Calories: 151

Total Fat: 5 grams

Carbs: 35 grams

Sugars: 1 gram

Protein: 6 grams

 For more information, please check out, http://www.glutenfreefabulous.com

More blogs added!

More blogs were added just now! If you are a gluten free blogger or if you know of one that would like to be an addition to the blog roll, let me know and I will check it out! Not all blogs listed are solely GF Food blogs but they are run by GF'ers!  I am a firm believer that while celiacs isn’t always the most fun, learning and sharing can be! So, leave me a comment on here or tweet it to me!

Jessica's All Natural Gluten-Free Granola

Since going gluten free, there have been a long list of items that I miss eating on a regular basis and granola is one of them. So, when I was given the opportunity to try three types of gluten free granola I jumped at it!

I think I may have made granola out to be something major in my head because when I saw these beautiful packages from Jessica's All Natural I almost cried tears of joy. I was able to indulge in granola goodness once again and not feel guilty because after all, gluten free means better for me...at least to my celiac self!

There are no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives in Jessica's granola products and I find that really important.

CHOCOLATE CHIP GRANOLA
Ah-mazing! From the first bite to the last I was in heaven...serving size went out the window for this glutton! It is no wonder that this didn't last more than a day in my house! It was my favorite flavor of the cereals, but I am also a chocoholic and I should probably be in some sort of twelve step program.

So, if you can handle sticking to the serving size on this delicious cereal, here are the stats:

Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Calories: 130
Total Fat: 6 grams
Total Carbs: 16 grams
Sugar: 4 grams
Protein: 3 grams

Vanilla Maple Granola
Yummy and sweet. I love how there is a honey taste intertwined with the vanilla. This is the simplest of the three flavors I sampled. It is perfect for when you want a cereal that isn't overwhelming.

The Stats:
Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Calories: 130
Total Fat: 6 grams
Total Carbs: 16 grams
Sugar: 5 grams
Protein: 3 grams

Almond Cherry Granola :

Visually pleasing and equally delicious for your taste buds! This granola is loaded with almonds and dried cherries making it really satisfying. I added this to some yogurt and it made a perfect afternoon snack!

The Stats:
Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Calories: 130
Total Fat: 7
Total Carbs: 15 grams
Sugars: 5 grams
Protein: 3 grams



To find more out about Jessica's Natural Foods or to find products near you, please click here. If you have tried this amazing granola, I would love to hear if you loved it as much as I have! I found it SINFULLY GLUTEN FREE!

Check out the blog roll!

Some new blogs were added to the blog roll, check em out! There are some really great bloggers and blogs out there with some fresh ideas out there! So, if you are in a food rut or if you just need some inspiration, you can easily find it! Leave them a comment too, I am sure they would love to hear from a fellow GF'er :)

REMINDER!

Watch DR OZ tonight! Topic tonight is Celiacs!

Want The Best Gluten Free Food In AZ?

Picazzo's Pizza is my absolute favorite place to eat gluten free! They have a compete separate gluten free menu that is mouth watering. I have never been glutened there and I find their staff to be completely knowledgeable! The photos above are from some of my many times there an I had so many that I didn't know which to choose from! They have amazing gourmet pizzas, delicious chicken wings, yummy humus with flat bread and I cannot wait to try their spinach and artichoke dip! They also have gluten free beer which is hard to find in restaurants, even though I am not a beer drinker.

Stephanie's Bachlorette Party Dinner was held there and every time I go there I have memories of that special night! I love going back there with people I love and making new memories every time!

If you live in Arizona or Oregon, I suggest that you give Picazzo’s a try, you will not regret it!