Monday, December 26, 2011
Udi's Gluten Free Treats
Last weekend I received a little box in the mail. I was so excited to try something I wouldn't normally buy in the store. The impressively clever packaging made the contents even more appetizing. Inside the box were 2 packages of Gluten free bagels ( plain and cinnamon raisin) and 2 packages of muffins, chocolate/chocolate chip ( my personal favorite) and Lemon Streusel. For those that don't know Udi's products, they are a wide assortment of Gluten free breads, bagels, cookies, buns, muffins, etc. I consider myself a bagel connoisseur, which makes me a bit of an expert. I have eaten lots on lots of bagels from different places, but never a gluten free bagel, say I was on a gluten free diet, well then I would be in a load of trouble, but not with my latest discovery of Udi's products. The Bagels are delicious, when toasted they taste like any great bagel I have had from a good bagel store, even my 2 year old approves :O)
Now to the muffins, what I love so much about this product is the surprisingly delicious flavor. The reason I say surprising is because you would think a gluten free muffin can't taste good, that's where Udi's has got you covered. I would imagine that going Gluten Free puts a few restrictions on the foods you can eat, luckily there are companies that are making foods that are both good for you and delicious. A great way to enjoy the chocolate/chocolate chip muffin is to heat up in the microwave for 30 seconds, and serve alongside vanilla ice cream, a gluten free brownie a la mode dessert, who knew .
Check out their website and their wide range of products. Enjoy!!!
http://udisglutenfree.com/products/
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
French Macaroons
I have always been fascinated with French Macaroons. They are so posh, so delicate, so french and so expensive... A little shop in Manhattan sells them for $2 a piece, I did splurge and it was well worth it, but still the personal satisfaction only comes when Im able to make it myself, so I had to try. The real ambition finally came when I got two recipes, both of which seemed pretty uncomplicated. The bon appetit magazine featured a recipe for chocolate macaroons and the second one came from a friend attending the pastry arts program at the French Culinary Academy, so I knew this recipe was legit.
For whatever reason the Culinary Academy provides measurements in grams, so I had to dust off an ancient food scale to measure the ingredients, this was a bit tricky, but did work. The result, deliciously delicate little cookies, which came together with a little nutella and raspberry jam. The personal achievement I felt when these came out of the oven looking so professional is indescribable. Ofcourse I was addicted to the rush, and had to try the bon appetit recipe the very next day. Once again, success. I cant wait to share these little delights with my friends and family. The recipes are a bit long to write out, I will put them up by request :O)
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