If you cannot wait for Plentils to hit store shelves, they are currently available online through the Enjoy Life web store.
Thursday
Enjoy Life Plentils Review
I won a contest care of Enjoy Life ! Talk about exciting! The prize I have been eagerly awaiting has arrived. Can you guess what it is? I received a box containing the NEW and soon to be released in stores Plentils. My gift pack contained 4 bags of Plentils. One of each flavour -
Margherita Pizza
Light Sea Salt
Garlic & Parmesean
Dill &Sour Cream
The overall design of the individual packages made me smile right away. As you can see from the pictures, it was like opening a box of Summer. I kid you not. The colours are bold, yet warm and inviting.
On to the most important thing....TASTE. It took a few Plentils to get used to the texture. They have the crisp snap of a potato chip when bitten into. Once in your mouth, the Plentil is almost like a rice-cake in airiness. At the end, it melts away like a shrimp chip. It's a rather interesting experience. Before I knew it, I had downed an entire bowl and was starting a second. Good thing they are healthy. ;)
After sampling the Plentils I have decided the following
1) They are a welcome treat
2) Great snack choice for school / work lunches
3) Would be great for entertaining
4) I can't eat just one
5) Flavour filled without being overloaded
The little note that was on top of my Plentils states that the packaging I received will be used in America only. I'm guessing that the Canadian version will be only slightly different with the obvious addition of French labelling.
If you cannot wait for Plentils to hit store shelves, they are currently available online through the Enjoy Life web store.
If you cannot wait for Plentils to hit store shelves, they are currently available online through the Enjoy Life web store.
Friday
Dean McDermott Said WHAT ?
Yesterday morning I read the NFCA Celiac Central Newsletter for February 2012. Nothing unusual there. I love to keep up to date with the valuable information they provide. Then I scrolled down to the Q&A with Tori's Dean...
I want to point out that the wonderful people at Allergic Living made a special note for readers, advising that they stick to a 100% Gluten Free Diet.
Where to begin?! Surprised, frustrated, disappointed and alarmed should just about cover my feelings here.
Dean McDermott, husband of Tori Spelling, spoke about how he was diagnosed with Celiac Disease about a year and a half ago.
There are three very troubling parts of this interview for me:
- He is in culinary school and regularly samples his non gluten free dishes.
Even the gluten in the air is affecting him and he has no clue to it. Although he may not feel the affects as boldly as some, he is still reacting the same internally. I would like to see him attend a 100% GF cooking class. Not only will this prevent him from having to sample gluten containing food, but it will educate him on how to create safe dishes for himself.
- Dean states that he is on the lower end of the spectrum of Celiac Disease therefore his physician is not terribly concerned if he consumes gluten here and there.
First of all, WHAT ?!?
Such a dangerous comment to make. Especially dangerous as it is coming from someone with a fan base. A fan base that will take what he says seriously.
This is why education is needed. As for his Doctor? Time for a new one Mr. McDermott! My goodness, the Hollywood is crazy stigma is alive and well.
I emailed the Canadian Celiac Association in regards to this article and below is a response from Jim McCarthy, Executive Director.
Hi Sandra,
The celebrity’s doctor is wrong – there is no ‘spectrum’. No one, not even celebrities, who have been properly diagnosed can eat food containing gluten.
Jim McCarthy
Executive Director
Canadian Celiac Association
Ph: 905-507-6208 x224
Toll-free: 1-800-363-7296
Fax: 905-507-4673
E: ed@celiac.ca
- He is planning on opening a Gluten Free restaurant
Would YOU eat a a restaurant run by someone diagnosed with Celiac Disease that does not strictly adhere to a Gluten Free diet? I know I wouldn't!
At the end of the day people either have Celiac Disease or they don't. There is no in between and there is no wacky way to dodge the effects of gluten consumption. It's unfortunate that there are clearly many Doctor's who are not properly educated about Celiac Disease
I want to point out that the wonderful people at Allergic Living made a special note for readers, advising that they stick to a 100% Gluten Free Diet.
Wednesday
Butterbeer And The Great Debate
There has been a lot of online banter about whether or not Butterbeer is Gluten Free. If you don't know what I am referring to, let me explain...
Too much confusion for me! I e-mailed Universal Studios yesterday in regards this matter. To my supprise, I received a phone call from Jimmy of Universal Studios Guest Services this afternoon! Unfortunately, I missed the call as I was tending to my sick little one. He was kind enough to leave me a detailed voicemail. In his message he advised that while Butterbeer by itself is gluten free, there have been issues with cross contamination because it's made and developed in an area where gluten items are made.
If you would like to contact Universal Studios yourself, please call 407-224-4233 option 2
As we cannot safely consume Butterbeer without risk, why not make our own version(s) ? I went to one of my FAVOURITE Harry Potter fan sites (yes, I am a huge HP nerd ) www.mugglenet.com to check out some HP related recipes. Below are two Butterbeer recipes that are Gluten Free, provided all ingredients are checked beforehand.
Update
Thank you for contacting Universal Orlando® Guest Services.
I am delighted to inform you that Butterbeer™ and Pumpkin Juice™ are gluten-free. At this time, all of the desserts sold at Honeydukes™ are flour-based. The packaged candies sold at Honeydukes™ have nutritional labels, including the ingredients, as these products are made outside of our resort. I also recommend that you speak with a Foods Services Manager at each location to help you select the appropriate items.
I have taken the liberty of forwarding your email to our Food Services Department for additional assistance. Please be assured that a representative from this department will respond to your inquiry within the next 48 hours.
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