Happy Halloween!!!

For those of you that are planning on going trick-or-treating tomorrow then you are in luck because there are many gluten free candies that you can enjoy!

Below I provide a list of many common gluten free candies that are given out on this holiday. As always, I recommend that you double-check with the manufacturers as product ingredients are constantly changing.

2009 Gluten Free Halloween Candy List:

*3 Musketeers

*Airheads

*Almond Joy

*Baby Ruth

*Bazooka Big Mix

*Betty Crocker Fruit by the Foot

*Betty Crocker Fruit Flavored Snacks

*Brach's Candy Corn

*Brach's Mellowcreme Pumpkins

*Charleston Chew

*Charms Blow Pops

*Charms Candy Carnival Package

*Cracker Jack

*Disney Halloween Candy Mix

*Dots Gumdrops

*Farley's Candy Corn

*Farley's Kiddie Mix

*Good & Plenty

*Heath Milk Chocolate English Toffee Bar Snack Size

*Hershey's Kisses

*Hot Tamales

*Jawbreakers

*Jelly Belly Candy Corn

*Jelly Belly Jelly Beans

*Jolly Rancher

*Junior Mints

*Kraft Jet-Puffed Boo Mallows Marshmallows

*M&M's

*Mike and Ike

*Milk Duds

*Mounds

*Mr. Goodbar

*Now and Laters

*Peeps

*Pez Candy

*Raisinets

*Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

*Skittles

*Smarties

*Snickers

*Sno-Caps

*Sour Patch Soft and Chewy Candy Kids

*Starburst

*Swedish Fish

*Tootsie Pops

*Tootsie Rolls

*Welch's Fruit Snacks

*Wonka Laffy Taffy

*Wonka Lik-M-Aid Fun Dip

*Wonka Nerds

*Wonka Pixy Stix

*Wonka Runts (Chewy and Original)

*Wonka Sweetarts

*York Peppermint Patty

I hope everyone has a Happy Halloween!

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Sorry for the lack of posts this week - I'm not sure when I will be posting again on a regular basis. My cocker spaniel, Mutsy, passed away earlier this week from what is believed to be an allergic reaction to her first chemotherapy treatment to treat lymphoma. I had spent about 13 years with her and we were very close. She was such a special spaniel with the best personality and spirit. However, I wanted to post today as I had written this post in advance last week and wanted to post it for everyone that is going trick-or-treating tomorrow on Halloween.

~Paige

Let's Eat Worms?

So, even though I mostly feature gluten free restaurants and products, I also like to keep everyone updated on some of the latest happenings within the Celiac Disease community including the latest medical research studies.

New studies out of Australia are suggesting that the parasite, hookworm, may help those suffering from Celiac Disease. Why is this? Well, it is believed that these parasites may alter the immune system in the body.

As our culture puts the emphasis more and more on cleanliness, we have removed these organisms from our bodies where, perhaps, they should be.

There are many different types of hookworms and currently it is thought that only 2 types are supposed to be in the human body.

We still have a long way to go before the possibility of those of us with Celiac Disease start using hookworms as treatment, but more and more studies are being done to see how effective this method would be.

Sources:

http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00671138

http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2009/s2721104.htm

Soup's On!

Autumn is the perfect season to start trying out some tasty soup recipes. Good Morning America's Emeril Lagasse's Gluten-Free Whoopi Soup was selected as one of the final 3 dishes in the "Come Together" campaign.

The "Come Together" campaign was a six-week initiative led by Good Morning America, Macy's, and Feeding America to raise money to benefit food banks nationwide.

Gluten-Free Whoopi Soup Recipe: (serves 6-8)

INGREDIENTS -

*2 tbsp olive oil

*1 cup onion, chopped

*1 1/2 tsp salt

*1 tsp dried sage

*1/2 tsp nutmeg

*1/4 tsp cinnamon

*1/4 tsp allspice

*1 quart water

*1 quart chicken stock

*1 medium butternut squash (peeled, seeded, and chopped into 1-2 inch pieces)

*3 granny smith apples (peeled, cored, and chopped into 1/2 inch pieces)

*1/2 cup light brown sugar

*3 tbsp water

*1 tbsp corn starch

*juice from half a lemon

*3 tbsp whole milk or heavy cream

DIRECTIONS -

1) Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over high heat

2) Add onion, salt, pepper, sage, nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice

3) Saute onions, stirring often, until softened, about 2 minutes

4) Add butternut squash and apples

5) Toss to combine and let cook for about 3 minutes

6) Add water, chicken stock, and brown sugar

7) Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 25-30 minutes

8) Puree with an immersion blender or in small batches in a food processor

9) Return all liquid to pot, if using food processor

10) Combine 3 tbsp of water and corn starch in a small bowl to create a slurry

11) Make sure there are no lumps

12) Add water to pureed soup, as needed, depending on your desired thickness

For more information on this recipe, please visit Good Morning America's website.

For more information on Feeding America, please visit feedingamerica.org.

Cheese Please!

Looking for a delicious cheese crisp? Why not try the All Parmesan Gourmet Wafer Crisps from Kitchen Table Bakers. This cheesy snack is gluten free, trans fat free, sugar free, and rich in calcium and protein while being naturally low in calories and carbs!

All Parmesan Gourmet Wafer Crisps are available in the following varieties:

*Aged Parmesan

*Rosemary

*Garlic

*Italian Herb

*Jalapeno

*Sesame

*Flax Seed

*Everything

*Mini Crisps

Kitchen Table Bakers' Crisps are available at select health food stores and supermarkets including Wegman's, Whole Foods, Wild Oats, Bristol Farms, Food Emporium, D'Agostino's, etc.

You can also purchase them online at Ms. Celiac's Market!

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

Have Some Pumpkin Spice!

Red Mango, the retailer of authentic nonfat frozen yogurt, has launched a new seasonal flavor. Pumpkin Spice will be available at all locations until December 31st, 2009!

Now you can enjoy the delicious flavors of autumn, as this new yogurt is bursting with the flavors of pumpkin and cinnamon. Even better news is that this is a healthy treat for yourself. A small serving contains less than 100 calories and is 100% all ntaural, fat free, gluten free, and contains no preservatives, artificial colors, and/or flavors.

Red Mango's yogurt now contains GanedenBC30, a patented strain of natural probiotic that has been shown to help support the immune system and to regulate the digestive tract.

In addition to the new Pumpkin Spice flavor, Red Mango also has the following gluten free yogurt flavors:

*Original

*Tangomonium

*Pomegranate by POM Wonderful

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

Let's Go To The Bakery!

Last spring, I attended the Suffolk County Gluten Free Vendor Fair and was able to try an assortment of different gluten free bakery products. Some of the delicious samples were from a company called, The Silly-Yak Bakery.

The Silly-Yak Bakery makes gluten free breads and treats from scratch with absolutely no preservatives. They are based in Madison, Wisconsin but you can order from them online at www.freshglutenfree.net.

They have an extensive list of gluten free products. The current product list includes:

*Gluten Free Breads:

-Amaranth

-Bavarian

-Buckwheat

-Caraway

-Cheddar Onion

-Cinnamon Swirl

-Cinnamon Apple Swirl

-Classic Rice

-Cottage Dill

-Cranberry Wild Rice

-Cranberry Orange Toasting

-Garlic Cheddar

-Holly's Health

-Holiday

-Irish Soda

-Jalapeno Cheddar

-Multi-Seed Montina

-Onion Dill Montina

-Quinoa Poppy Seed

-Raisin Walnut Montina

-Rosemary Red Onion

-Sesame Sunflower Millet

-Spinach Feta

-Teff and Pumpkin Seed

-Tomato Basil Feta

-Tomato Parmesan Spinach

-Wild Rice and Chives

*Gluten Free Buns:

-Amaranth

-Bavarian

-Buckwheat

-Caraway

-Cheddar Onion

-Classic Rice

-Cottage Dill

-Cranberry Orange Toasting

-Cranberry Wild Rice

-Garlic Cheddar

-Holiday

-Holly's Health

-Jalapeno Cheddar

-Multi-Seed Montina

-Onion Dill Montina

-Quinoa Poppy Seed

-Raisin Walnut Montina

-Rosemary Red Onion

-Sesame Sunflower Millet

-Spinach Feta

-Teff and Pumpkin Seed

-Tomato Parmesan Spinach

-Wild Rice and Chives

*Gluten Free Sweet Breads:

-Banana

-Blueberry

-Blueberry Peach

-Cherry Almond

-Cranberry Almond

-Cranberry Orange

-Lemon Blueberry

-Lemon Poppy Seed

-Peach Rice

-Pumpkin

-Raspberry

*Gluten Free Muffins:

-Almond Joy

-Almond Poppy Seed

-Apple Rice

-Banana

-Blueberry Peach

-Blueberry Rice

-Cherry Almond

-Chocolate Caramel

-Chocolate Cherry

-Chocolate Mint

-Chocolate Raspberry Rice

-Cinnamon Apple Rice

-Cranberry Almond

-Cranberry Orange

-Lemon Blueberry

-Lemon Poppy Seed

-Peach Rice

-Pumpkin with Frosting

-Raspberry Rice

-Strawberry Rice

-Turtle

*Gluten Free Scones:

-Almond Joy

-Almond Walnut

-Apricot

-Blackberry

-Blueberry

-Cherry Chocolate

-Chocolate Raspberry

-Coffee Chocolate Chip

-Cranberry Orange

-Lemon Blueberry

-Lemon Cream

-Lemon Poppy Seed

-Maple Walnut

-Mixed Berry

-Oatmeal Blueberry

-Oatmeal Raisin

-Orange Chocolate Chip

-Peach

-Peanut Butter Chocolate

-Pineapple Coconut

-Pumpkin

-Raspberry

-Strawberry

*Gluten Free Cookies:

-Chocolate Chip

-Chocolate Pecan

-Cranberry Oatmeal Walnut

-M&M

-Oatmeal Chocolate Chip

-Oatmeal

-Oatmeal Raisin

-Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip

-Peanut Butter

-Raisin Pecan

-Snickerdoodle

-Sugar

*Gluten Free Pizza Crusts:

-8 inch

-8 inch (Casein Free)

*Gluten Free Brownies:

-Brownies

*Gluten Free Cakes and Cupcakes:

-Chocolate Rice Cake

-Classic Rice Cake

-Frosted Chocolate Cupcake

-Frosted Chocolate Rice Cake

-Frosted Vanilla Cupcake

-Frosted Vanilla Rice Cake

-Marble Rice Cake

*Gluten Free Majestic Valley Sour Cream Coffee Cake:

-Apple Walnut

-Blueberry

-Cranberry Almond

-Pumpkin Pecan

-Raspberry

-Plain

*Gluten Free Pies:

-Apple Caramel

-Apple Crisp

-Apple

-Blackberry

-Blueberry

-Cherry Crisp

-Cherry

-Dutch Apple

-Peach Pecan

-Peach

-Pecan

-Pumpkin

*Gluten Free Turnover Pastries:

-Apple

-Blueberry

-Cherry

-Raspberry

*Gluten Free Biscotti:

-Almond

*Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls:

-Casein Free Cinnamon Rolls

*Gluten Free Bites:

-Jalapeno Cheddar

*Gluten Free Dry Goods and Mixes:

-Granola with Fruit

-Holiday Cut-Out Cookie Dough Mix

-Holly's Flour Mix

-Classic Rice Bread Mix

-Flap Jack Mix

-Pie Crust Mix

-Scone Mix

-Snickerdoodle Cookie Mix

For more information, be sure to visit The Silly-Yak Bakery at www.freshglutenfree.net.

POM Wonderful - New Flavors

I was recently sent two of the new flavors of POM Wonderful to review. I've always enjoyed the Pom Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice so I was excited to have the opportunity to try out these new additions! Both the POM Kiwi and the POM Nectarine were full of flavor and an absolutely refreshing drink!

POM Wonderful contains no added sugars, preservatives, or colors and is a good source of potassium. It is also gluten free and flash pasteurized to retain flavor and nutrients, as well as, being certified kosher.

The new flavors of POM Wonderful include:

*POM Blueberry
*POM Cherry
*POM Mango
*POM Kiwi
*POM Nectarine

You can find POM Wonderful in the refrigerated section of the produce department of your local supermarket. For more information, please visit www.pomwonderful.com.