Cinque e Cinque

One of the many delicious foods I was able to sample at the Fancy Food Show in NYC was called Cinque e Cinque by the company Lucini.

Cinque e Cinque is a custom milled chickpea flour based mix that is originally from Livorno, Italy.  It takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and once ready it makes for a yummy chickpea frittata that is crispy on top and soft underneath.

There are many wonderful health benefits to Cinque e Cinque.  In addition to being gluten free, it is dairy free, nut free, and vegan!  It is also high in fiber, has a low glycemic index, contains zero grams of trans fats, is high in protein, and contains no sugar or additives!

And there are many ways to enjoy this all-natural treat.  You can top it with fresh arugula and balsamic vinegar for a nice appetizer or serve with fresh tomato sauce and cheese for a meal or even drizzle with extra virgin olive oil for a snack!

Cinque e Cinque is currently available in the following flavors:

*Tuscan Fiery Chili
*Savory Rosemary
*Traditional Italian

For more information or to purchase Cinque e Cinque, please visit their website at www.lucini.com!

Beat The Heat With Bubbie's!

Looking for a refreshing summer snack or dessert?  Then I recommend trying Bubbie's Mochi Ice Cream! 
I was able to sample this gluten free treat at the Fancy Food Show in NYC last week!  It comes in a wide variety of flavors including the chocolate espresso that I enjoyed!


Bubbie's Mochi Ice Cream is all natural, gluten free, and kosher plus it is made in the USA!  
It is available all year long in the following flavors:


*Azuki Bean
*Sakura
*Green Tea
*Strawberry
*Blueberry
*Lychee
*Passion Fruit
*Mango
*Li Hing Mango
*Guava
*Tiramisu
*Pistachio
*Vanilla
*Raspberry White Chocolate
*Strawberry Dark Chocolate Chip
*Chocolate Peanut Butter
*Chocolate Espresso
*Chocolate Vanilla
*Chocolate Coconut
*Chocolate Mint

Bubbie's also has seasonal flavors including:  Pumpkin, Peppermint Candy Cane, Chocolate Egg Nog, Mint Oreo, Honeydew and Cantaloupe.

Bubbie's Mochi Ice Cream is available at Whole Foods stores throughout the United States.  It has been featured on the "O" list in Oprah Magazine!

For more information, please visit www.bubbiesicecream.com.

Let's Bake Banana Bread!

The other day I decided to bake a gluten free banana walnut bread!  It turned out to be rather easy to put together and ended up tasting quite delicious!

All you need are the following ingredients:

*2/3 cup soy milk
*1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
*1 cup brown rice flour
*3/4 cup potato starch
*1/4 cup tapioca flour
*1 tsp baking powder
*3/4 tsp salt
*1/2 tsp baking soda
*1 stick unsalted butter, softened
*2/3 cup sugar
*2 large eggs
*2 very ripe bananas
*1 cup chopped walnuts

To prepare:

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2) Grease a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.

3) Mix together soy milk and lemon juice and let stand.

4) Whisk together flours/starches, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a bowl.

5) Beat together butter and sugar in a large bowl using an electric mixer at high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes.

6) Add 1 egg at a time, beating until combined.  Then add bananas and beat until combined.

7) Now add the flour mixture alternately with the soy milk mixture and mix at low speed until batter is smooth.

8) Stir in walnuts.

9) Pour into loaf pan and bake for approximately 1 hour.

10) Cool bread in pan on rack for 20 minutes.  Invert bread onto rack and then turn bread right side up on rack to cool completely.

Enjoy!

Go To Bar Breton!

Bar Breton located at 245 Fifth Avenue in NYC is one of the best restaurants I have tried in a while.  They have an extensive list of gluten free items on their brunch, lunch, and dinner menus!

The restaurant is brasserie-style and features food from Chef Cyril Renaud.  One of the items they are most famous for are their delicious galettes.  A galette is a buckwheat crepe traditional to Brittany, France.  At Bar Breton they are gluten free and made with organic buckwheat flour!

Gluten free options at Bar Breton include an extensive list of salads, galettes, fish, meat, eggs (for brunch), side dishes, and desserts!  

I enjoyed one of the most amazing salads - French Green Beans & Shrimp with Tomatoes, Hazelnuts, and Fresh Mint!  For dessert, I had the heavenly Galette with Nutella! (Both items are gluten free and photographed above)

I also included a photograph below of another gluten free item, the Prosciutto & Parmesan Galette with Goat Cheese Creme, Red Pepper Confit, and Arugula!

For more information visit www.chefpiano.com or follow Chef Cyril Renaud on Twitter @Cyril_Renaud.

Or visit them at:

Bar Breton
245 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York
212-213-4999

Snyder's of Hanover Releases Gluten Free Pretzel Sticks!

Snyder's of Hanover has been making delicious pretzels for many years.  So, they decided to create a gluten-free version that is now available for purchase!

Their Gluten-Free All Natural Pretzel Sticks are available at Whole Foods and select health food stores throughout the country.  They are currently retailing for $2.99 for an 8 oz. bag.  In addition to being certified gluten free by the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG), they are also free of dairy, casein, and egg.

Snyder's of Hanover also produces several other products that are made without gluten ingredients including:

*White Corn Tortillas
*Yellow Corn Tortillas
*Restaurant Style Tortillas
*Regular Potato Chips
*Ripple Potato Chips
*Hot Buffalo Wing Potato Chips
*Jalapeno Potato Chips
*Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips
*Sour Cream & Onion Potato Chips
*Kosher Dill Potato Chips
*Cheese Twists
*Buttered Popcorn

For more information, please visit www.snydersofhanover.com

Manhattan's First Green Pizzeria!

This past April, Pizza by Cer te opened at 132 East 56th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues in NYC.

It is Manhattan's First Green PIzzeria.  What does that mean?  Well, the building is LEED certified.  They utilize rain water for non-consumption use.  The food is delivered by foot or via hybrid truck.  All of the supplies and food is purchased locally and the pizza boxes, utensils, and paper goods are made from recyclable material.

One of the many selections on their menu is a naturally gluten free dish known as socca.  Socca is essentially a provencal chick pea flatbread. They also give you the option of having it made into a panini.  

The delicious varieties of socca include:

*Margherita (Fresh Tomato Sauce, Lioni Mozzarella, Basil and Wisconsin Romano)

*Zucchini & Thyme (with hand dipped Ricotta and Lioni Mozzarella)

*Vegan (Hummus, Roasted Sweet Pepper, Cremini Mushrooms and Fresh Herbs)

*Caponata with Goat Cheese (with Fresh Tomato Sauce)

I enjoyed a specially made socca panini with pesto, chicken, and tomatoes (photographed above).

The cost for a 10'' individual socca dish is $9.75.

And even better is that they offer free delivery between 48th and 66th streets ranging across from 2nd to 7th Avenues.

For more information, please visit:  www.certenyc.com/cer-te-pizza.html

Or follow them on Twitter at twitter.com/certe

Think Thin!

Are you looking for a delicious, nutritious bar that will keep you feeling full and satisfied for hours after indulging it?

Well, then you must try thinkThin bars!  As the company states, they are created for those who "think about what they eat."


thinkThin bars are gluten free and sugar free!  Plus, they are one of the only gluten free bars on the market that are extremely high in protein!

Each bar contains 20 grams of soy and whey protein combined with calcium caseinate.  They are fortified with 17 essential vitamins and minerals and they contain absolutely no trans fats or cholesterol!

These protein bars are available in 7 different flavors including:

*Brownie Crunch
*Chocolate Fudge
*Chocolate Mudslide
*Chunky Peanut Butter
*Creamy Peanut Butter
*Dark Chocolate
*White Chocolate Chip

thinkThin bars are available to purchase at Whole Foods and other health food stores.  You may also purchase them on the thinkThin website or at Ms. Celiac's Market!

For more information, please visit: thinkProducts 

And make sure you follow them on Twitter at thinkProducts!