Did you know that eos lip balm spheres are gluten-free?!
These adorable little gems are also free of:
paraben
petrolatum
and
phthalate
Evolution of Smooth, aka eos, is top notch if you ask me! I'm ordering this eos Limited Edition Lip Balm Trio. It comes with DIY Decorative Jeweled Stickers which I can't wait to play around with. Sometimes you just gotta treat yourself!
Can't find these in a store near you? Visit well.ca to get your hands on this set before it sells out.
Monday
Let's Talk About Bread
Gluten-free bread has come a long way since I had my first slice, over ten years ago. No longer does it require cringing and toasting. Better yet, gone are the days of tasteless crumbs. Unfortunately, gluten-free bread continues to be haunted by its cardboard-like predecessor.
I know what you're thinking - there is no comparing gluten-free bread to the soft lusciousness of "regular" bread. To put it simply, you're right. Gluten-free bread will never be exactly like its wheat-filled counterpart because well, science. What I can tell you, is that although there will always be room for improvement, the overall taste, quality and texture has improved immensely!
Let's talk about some of the fantastic gluten-free bread options available across Canada.
All But Gluten
Canyon Bakehouse
Compliments (Sobeys store brand)
Genius by Glutino
Gluten Zero
Kinnikinnick Soft Breads
Promise Gluten Free
Rudis
Schar
Udis
I have had the opportunity to try all of the above brands over the years. While they are all good in my opinion, some are more easily found than others. Also worth noting, prices vary widely. No longer do you have to pay $6.99+ for gluten-free bread!
Kinnikinnick is tops in my book! No toasting necessary and it holds up pretty darn well. Promise Gluten Free is a staple in my home for hamburger buns and chicken sandwiches. All But Gluten offers wonderful buns as well. The Compliments brand via Sobeys is pretty impressive as well. They make really great rolls that can be used for hot dogs and subs.
Canyon Bakehouse is a recent addition to stores in my area and I am enjoying their products thus far. I would like to see Schar and Rudis more widely available. As they are so difficult to obtain, I don't get to enjoy them often and that really bums me out.
Remember that it's okay to have a preference that differs from other gluten-free bread eaters out there. We all have individual pallets and likes. While one brand may be great toasted, it may miss the mark for sandwich making. Gluten-free bread also varies in size for a variety of reasons, mostly likely due to varied ingredients.
The gluten-free bread industry is massive and full of competition. I'm confident that future innovations will hold impressive improvements! I'm always on the hunt for new and great gluten-free products so I can't wait to see what the future has to offer!
What are some of YOUR favourite gluten-free bread's?! Let me know in the comments below.
I had a ton of fun developing this recipe and I am thrilled with how it turned out. It's clear my family must be too- because they devoured the Cinnamon Sugar Lasagne Crisps! Served warm, these are a delightful and cozy little snack. I can't wait to make more!
- Produced in a dedicated gluten-free facility
- Certified by the Canadian Celiac Association's Gluten-Free Certification Program
- GMO Free
- Cholesterol and preservative free
- Low in sodium
- Oven ready (no need to boil noodles)
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Catelli is giving away one case (12 boxes) of their gluten free lasagne to a lucky Gluten Free Doll reader!
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Keep scrolling for the Cinnamon-Sugar Lasagne Crisps recipe
Cinnamon Sugar Lasagne Crisps
Ingredients
1 box Catelli Gluten-Free Lasagne
1 pinch of salt
vegetable oil
1 cup cinnamon sugar
Instructions
1. Fill large pot with water and a pinch of salt. Place on med/high heat and bring to boil
2. Break lasagne noodles into halves
3. Place noodles in water once it has reached a roaring boil
4. Boil for about 7-9 minutes, stirring occasionally
5. Remove noodles from water and place on parchment paper
6. Let noodles dry for about 30 minutes
7. Once noodles are no longer soaking wet, add about 2 inches of oil to a large pot and set to med/high heat
8. Oil is ready for frying when a small cube of gluten-free bread browns in 60 seconds
9. Place noodles in oil, a few at a time to prevent crowding
10. Fry until noodles are golden brown then remove from oil and place on parchment paper
11. Dust noodles with liberal coating cinnamon sugar
12. Serve warm with frosting
Frosting Ingredients
2 cups icing sugar
2 tablespoons milk
¼ cup cream cheese
1 tablespoon butter
½ teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
1. Place 2 cups of icing sugar in mixing bowl
2. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter and add to icing sugar, along with 2 tablespoons of milk and ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract.
3. Melt ¼ cup of cream cheese and add to mixture
4. Whisk ingredients until they develop a smooth and creamy consistency
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