Butterfly Bakery flies on gossamer wings

I have a new gluten-free bakery favorite:  Butterfly Bakery in Clifton, NJ.


from the Internet:

"The family is known as the Gossamer-Winged butterflies because their wings, like the fabric, generally appear delicate and shimmery. 

I was so delighted to receive the gluten-free and sugar-free goodies from Butterfly Bakery around Christmas.  First, they sent me the wonderful oatmeal raisin cookies.  MY GOODNESS.  I've been looking for this cookie for a long time....it is truly delicious.  It was so good, I shared it on a cookie tray at a holiday party and NO ONE knew it was gluten free or sugar free.

But the little mini blueberry muffins?  LOVED. THEM.  So yummy and natural tasting. I was very happy -- I'm not usually a muffin person, but these were the right size.

Photo via Google Images. 

I especially love their color-coded labeling.  It is really colorful and allows GF people like me to know when we're getting safe food.  There's a great article here!

Now, where can you buy them?  Right now, not in Georgia, but this map will help you discover the location of this beautiful product.  And they are soon to launch a store on Amazon.Com.

Find some for yourself!  You'll enjoy very much!

Now...I am off to order the gluten-free lemon cream poundcake for my birthday next week!  YUM.

Much love, Ging

#GF Super Bowl Kick-Off With @Popcorn_Indiana chip'ins

This is a share from the wonderful folks at Popcorn, Indiana.

These are #gf snacks, and they're a great deal (usually available at Wal-Mart).

I give this a big ***** rating!

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A wonderful way to devastate those healthy New Year’s resolutions, the Super Bowl and its artery-strangling food can be the health equivalent of a star offensive linebacker: relentlessly punishing, in your face, and you can bet you’ll feel it the next day.  But you don’t have to settle for Saltines; the savvy snackers out there know that abstinence from taste is for the weak!

Popcorn, Indiana chip’ins cooks up the perfect gourmet snack, one that spans the taste spectrum: it’s crispy, crunchy, salty, comforting and of course, guiltless. Healthier than fried and tastier than baked, chip’ins are hot air-chamber popped providing a sensible snacking solution. Need the facts?

Match Up #1	Serving Size	Total Fat	Saturated Fat	Calories
Jalapeño Ranch chip’ins	1 oz – 18 chips	4g	0g	130
Cooler Ranch Doritos	1 oz – 12 chips	8g	1g	150

Match Up #2	Serving Size	Total Fat	Saturated Fat	Calories
Buffalo Wing chip’ins	1 oz – 18 chips	4g	0g	130
Molten Hot Wings Ruffles	1 oz – 11 chips	10g	1g	160

Match Up #3	Serving Size	Total Fat	Saturated Fat	Calories
White Cheddar chip’ins	1 oz – 18 chips	4g	0g	130
Cheddar Cheese Pringles	1 oz – 16 chips	9g	3g	150

Match Up  #4	Serving Size	Total Fat	Saturated Fat	Calories
Sea Salt chip’ins	1oz – 20 chips	2.5g	0g	120
Tostitos Crispy Rounds	1 oz – 13 chips	7g	1g	140

In a one-on-one match up against competing snacks, chip’ins puts the competition to shame in every category - offering more chips per serving, while cutting total fat by half, if not more!  With finger-licking flavors that pop in your mouth, chip’ins is the ultimate mid-game munchy that satiates both hunger and cravings in a healthier, more satisfying way.  There is simply no substitute.

Munch Better™ with Popcorn, Indiana chip’ins, your game day touchdown!

Availability: Wal-mart, Walgreens and Whole Food retailers nationwide

Price: $2.29 (3.5 oz) or $3.99 (7.5 oz)

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#Love Is In The Air... And The Kitchen at @CooksWarehouse

Follow us online!      In this week's edition: Free Weekend Demonstrations: Brookhaven - SCHARFFEN BERGER Chocolate Decatur - Bialetti Aeternum East Cobb - Chef and The Fatman - Live Radio Show Midtown - Souper Bowl From the Cooking School   Love is in the air - AND in the kitchen! Product Spotlight Juicers Great American Baking Contest Big Chill Book Your Cooking Party Today Free Weekend Demonstrations  Brookhaven - SCHARFFEN BERGER Chocolate   America's first contemporary artisan chocolate manufacturer, SCHARFFEN BERGER Chocolate Maker set out to craft the richest, most flavorful chocolate by sourcing the best cacao in the world, blending it in small batches, and gently processing it to maintain the subtle flavors in the beans.  From brownies to breads to savory beef, SCHARFFEN BERGER Chocolate adds rich, chocolate flavor to your favorite recipes.  Stop by for a taste of this delectable chocolate this Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m., just in time for Valentine's Day!   Decatur - Bialetti Aeternum   We here at Cook's like to keep you informed on any developments in the cooking world. This week we present Bialetti Aeternum cookware. They feature a stain resistant white nonstick nano-ceramic interior, heavy-gauge aluminum construction for great heat conduction, and high temp silicone exterior. They're Eco friendly and reasonably priced. We like them. Stop by this Saturday between 3 and 5 to see what they can do. Our wines for this week are Staff Picks. East Cobb - Chef and The Fatman - Live Radio Show!      You  enjoy them on their "Good Life" weekly radio show each Sunday on Newstalk 1160, so come on in while they're taping! Beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday, the dynamic duo of Fred Genovese and Kevin Jenkins will be taping their broadcast, cooking up a storm, dispensing advice, and answering questions. It's a fast paced two hour show that will leave you breathless, sore from laughter, and full of knowledge! Join us for the fun!   Midtown - Souper Bowl   It's Super Bowl weekend! Who isn't going to or hosting a Super Bowl party and wondering what to make? Let us inspire you with our Fissler pressure cooker and see just how fast and easy a "Souper Bowl" treat can be! There is no need to fear the pressure cooker of your Grandmother's day with the safe and easy version of today. FROM THE COOKING SCHOOL Still looking for the perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day with your sweetheart?  What better way than to prepare a gourmet meal together, under the direction of one of our talented chefs, and then sit down to enjoy the fruits of your "labor of love" with a glass of wine?   Plus, you get the added bonus of going home with some tried and true recipes that you can recreate in your own kitchen, for the perfect date night - any time of year! Or, if you already have Valentine's Day plans but want to surprise him or her with some homemade treats, we've got you covered there as well! Many of our Valentine's Day classes are sold out, so we've scheduled several overflow dinner classes on the evening of Monday, February 13 to accommodate the huge demand (see below).  Seats are still available in ALL of these great classes below - but not for long.  Sign up soon and impress your sweetheart! MAKE YOUR OWN VALENTINE'S DAY TREATS/GIFTS:   Back Home Baking for Valentine's Day Hands On 2/5/2012                  East Cobb 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM  Jamie Gorey       $65 Valentine's Day is coming and you will want to make something special for that special someone. Let Jamie Gorey (co-author of Back Home Baking: Two Chicks from the Sticks) welcome you into the kitchen where you'll learn the secrets to some of her most "romantic" dessert ideas. Today, you will make Chocolate Cupcakes with Cream Filling and Chocolate Ganache Frosting; Frosted, Heart-shaped Sugar Cookies (on or off a stick); Cream Puffs with fresh Whipped Cream and Homemade Chocolate Sauce; and Truffles. Few things say "I Love You" like freshly baked treats. Show them how much you care with these handmade treats from the kitchen.   Valentine's Day Cake Pops Hands On 2/5/2012                Midtown 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM  Meridith Ford Goldman                $65 Have you tried cake pops yet? These fun "cakes-on-a-stick" are colorful, creative, fun to make, and are the perfect bite-sized dessert. The delightful Angie Dudley, Atlanta's own and the creative force behind the Bakerella blog and the Cake Pops cookbook, pioneered the cake pops concept. The phenomena is being carried on and fueled by other creative cooks, including Meridith Ford Goldman, who is here today to show you how to create these delicious treats for Valentine's Day. So put on your creative cap as you step into the kitchen with Meridith to make Red Velvet Cake Pops and Chocolate Cake Pop Bon Bons. But why stop at these? Once you have learned the technique, you will be inspired to create your own versions of Cake Pops for any and all occasions! GREAT COUPLES CLASSES BEFORE VALENTINE'S WEEKEND:   Retro Fondue Friday Hands On 2/3/2012                East Cobb 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM  Michele Phillips $65 Whoever said "everything old is new again" must have had fondue parties in mind! Like fashion and music, this throwback style of entertaining has made a huge comeback. Don't miss the chance to work alongside Chef Michele to make Classic 60's Beef and Seafood Fondue; Beringer Cheese Fondue; Decadent Chocolate Fondue; and Spinach Salad with Dried Cherries, Pecans and Goat Cheese drizzled with a Citrus Vinaigrette. And for those who are too young (or simply don't remember the 60's!), Chef Michele will host a brief discussion on the origins of fondue and its popularity in the U.S.A.   50 Ways to Feed Your Lover Hands On 2/9/2012                Brookhaven 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM  Doris Koplin        $65 Well, there may be 50 ways, but we won't have time to explore all of those in one class! There are times when you want a very special menu - like Valentine's Day - and this class is here to help. And just in time for Valentine's Day! Chef Doris will begin with Corn and Crab Bisque and then show you how to make Rack of Lamb with Port Sauce; Potato & Mushroom Napoleons; and Wilted Spinach with Bacon, Figs & Goat Cheese. And what desert can be more romantic than Chocolate Rapture - Rum-Chocolate Sauce with Berries? Don't find yourself on the waiting list for this one- register today. SUNDAY BRUNCH CLASSES:   A Sweetheart's Brunch Hands On 2/12/2012               Decatur 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM  Donica Daniels   $65 Spend some time in our kitchen with that someone special, learning how to put together this show-stopping brunch. Romance your sweetheart with delicious dishes from Chef Donica Daniels as you join her in the kitchen for this brunch menu that you'll create and enjoy together: Mini Sausage and Egg Casserole, Baked Cheese Grits topped with Zesty Shrimp, gooey Cinnamon Rolls, and a sparkling Champagne Punch. You'll have a tough time topping this Valentine's next year!  A Valentine's Brunch Hands On 2/12/2012              Brookhaven 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM  Michele Phillips $65 Valentine's Day is a very romantic day, but why wait until the evening to show your love? Get a jump start on your Valentine's Day celebration as you join Chef Michele Phillips in the kitchen to make Southern Fruit Ambrosia, Strawberry and Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast topped with Toasted Pecan Cinnamon Honey, Gruyere & Goat Cheese Quiche with Shallots and Mixed Peppers, Homemade Blueberry Sausage and Classic Cream Scones with Chambord Butter. As you dine, sip on Pomegranate Champagne Cocktails with your special someone. After this amorous menu, who knows what the evening will bring?     Romantic Brunch For Two Hands On 2/12/2012              Midtown 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM  Gloria Smiley      $65 Valentine's Day shouldn't be stressful or rushed! It should be a special day when you can slow down a bit and spend some time with your sweetheart. This year, forget the usual routine and enjoy Valentine's Day a little early. Spend some time in our kitchen with your loved one and Chef Gloria Smiley! Let Gloria be your guide as you work together to create this elegant and romantic Valentine's Day Brunch: Blinis with Caviar; Healthy Crunchy Fruit and Almond Granola with Goat's Milk Yogurt; Fettuccine with Creamy Egg, Prosciutto and Arugula; Candied Bacon; and Meringues (Pavlovas) with Mascarpone Cream and Raspberry Sauce.   Romantic Tuscan Valentine Brunch Hands On 2/12/2012              East Cobb 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM  Elizabeth Weaver             $65 Few things say "romance" like the iconic hills of Tuscany. The rustic landscape, the delicious food and wine - who wouldn't want to make that escape with someone special? Chef Elizabeth captures the spirit of Tuscany as she invites you into the kitchen to put together this delicious brunch inspired by the cuisine of the Italian heartland: Eggplant Parmesan Frittata, Fennel Salad, Champagne Risotto and Fresh Fruit with Ricotta, Honey and Chocolate. Celebrate Valentine's Day a little early with this special menu and the special someone in your life! ADDED CLASSES:   Love Potion 214 Hands On 2/13/2012              Midtown 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM  Richard Ruben   $75 As we approach Valentine's Day it is time to start setting the mood. Nothing says 'romance' like sensual food and drink. Tonight's class will tantalize the taste buds and caress the palate. Join Chef Richard Ruben to prepare a dinner that pairs perfectly with Love Potion 214®- a drink infused with hints of Vanilla, alluring Rose Essence, and splashed with Coconut Milk and Cocoa. The menu includes Wild Mushroom Soup, Sautéed Beef Tenderloin with Caramelized Shallot Sauce, Zucchini with Almonds, and Baby Greens and Herbs dressed with Raspberry Vinaigrette. For dessert, enjoy Individual Cinnamon Chocolate Cake with Rose Scented Cream. Spend a special evening with us and your Valentine's date to create this memorable menu.   Dazzling Date Night Hands on 2/13/2012              East Cobb 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM  Elizabeth Weaver             $75 Cooking in the kitchen together can be a great Valentine's Adventure. Join Chef Elizabeth Weaver in the kitchen to prepare dinner as you enjoy a fantastic "date night". Let's start with a warm and irresistible French Onion soup for two. The main attraction is a Lime Marinated Pork Loin served with a Red Wine Cream Sauce and Lobster Mashed Potatoes. Decadence is the order of the day so let's end this meal with a sundae of homemade Hot Fudge and Hot Buttered Popcorn over Ice Cream. It's a day to splurge, so why not splurge with the one you love!   Dinner for Sweethearts Hands On 2/13/2012              Decatur 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM  Rosemary Rutland           $75 The way to a person's heart is through their stomach - show your Valentine how much you care by getting in the kitchen together to cook a luscious dinner together. Join Chef Rosemary Rutland tonight as she invites you into the kitchen to prepare this tantalizing meal that would make anyone swoon! Dazzle your sweetheart with Creamy Roasted Wild Mushroom Soup with Sage Croutons, Crab-Stuffed Shrimp with Champagne Beurre Blanc Sauce served alongside Ginger & Sweet Potato Gratin and Sautéed Haricot Verts with Caramelized Shallots. For dessert, Rosemary showcase her pastry talents as you learn to make and enjoy Mini Baked Alaska (Toasted Italian Meringue, ice cream and homemade chocolate cake). Share this holiday and this exceptional menu with someone special! French Macarons are tres chic!  Our upcoming class with cookbook author and pastry chef/instructor Kathryn Gordon on February 11 has already sold out, so we've scheduled an additional session with her on Friday, February 10.  Sign up today before this class also sells out!   Les Petits Macarons: Colorful French Confections to Make at Home Hands On 2/10/2012              Midtown 2:00 - 5:30 PM

#GF @crunchmaster Crispy BBQ Chicken Wing Recipe.

This is not my original work -- I took it from a Crunchmaster email.

But I give them full credit and post it here because everyone is looking for a Super Sunday gluten-free chicken wing recipe.  

I am impressed with this.  You should try it.

Also, if you go Crunchmaster here, you'll find a $1 off coupon. And more recipes.

My love for this cracker never ends....

*****Five Stars!

Gluten Free Crispy BBQ Chicken Wings

Print Recipe

Ingredients
2 - 4.5 oz bags Crunchmaster® Multi Grain Sea Salt Crackers
1 cup gluten free barbeque sauce – use divided
½ cup honey – use divided
4 lbs chicken wing drumettes

Directions

Pour ¾ cup of the barbeque sauce and ¼ cup of the honey in a large plastic storage bag and mix. Add the chicken wings, close the bag and toss several times to coat the wings with the sauce. Let sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray two baking sheets with gluten free, non-stick cooking spray.

Grind the crackers in a food processor or blender to fine crumbs and pour onto a dinner plate. Remove a chicken wing from the marinade, roll in the cracker crumbs to coat and place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken wings. Discard the marinade. Spray the tops of the wings lightly with gluten free, non-stick cooking spray. Bake for 25 – 30 minutes or until browned and cooked thoroughly (registering 165 degrees on an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the wing).

Combine the remaining ¼ cup barbeque sauce with the remaining ¼ honey and serve with the wings for dipping.

Makes about 30 wings.

Fw: Join NFCA for "Gluten-Free and Heart Health"

Gluten-Free and Heart Health   Join us for a Webinar on February 7 Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/441165294   Announcing NFCA's Webinar, "Gluten-Free and Heart Health," on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 8:30pm Eastern/5:30pm Pacific. Sponsored by Dr. Schar, USA, Inc., this hour-long webinar is free of charge and the only requirement is a working Internet connection! In recognition of American Heart Month, NFCA will host a webinar about incorporating heart healthy foods and practices into your gluten-free diet. Join NFCA as Anne Roland Lee, MSEd, RD, LD, Director of Nutritional Services, Schar USA, serves as the guest speaker on this important topic. Focusing on the positive aspects of living gluten-free while being heart healthy, Anne will: Define what a heart healthy lifestyle is really all about. Share recommendations for increasing the fiber and decreasing the fat without sacrificing any nutrients or flavor in the gluten-free diet.   Explore ways to include healthy grains and still have time for exercise and activity. Identify ingredients that you want on your nutrition label. And more! Continuing Education Credit: Registered Dietitians (RD) and Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTR) are able to participate in this live 60-minute webinar to obtain CE credits regardless of this program's approval status as long as the webinar is professional in nature. NFCA will provide a certificate as proof of participation for each webinar. Attendees must complete the program evaluation/follow-up survey in order to access this certificate. Program participants will receive a link to complete the program evaluation/follow-up survey 24 hours after the close of the webinar through an email from GoToWebinar. Can’t attend? A recording of each webinar will be posted along with the webinar slides within 72 hours after the live webinar ends. To download recorded webinars and slides, visit the Archived Webinars page at www.CeliacCentral.org/webinars/archive. Title: Gluten-Free and Heart Health Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 Time: 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM EDT After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar. System Requirements PC-based attendees Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server   Macintosh®-based attendees Required: Mac OS® X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer

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#GF NEW World Cuisine with a Vegetarian Twist

The bad thing about living in a small town -- I can't get these here.  But I can't wait to try them on my next trip to Atlanta.

I will report back with a full review!

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

World Cuisine with a Vegetarian Twist

Saffron Road To Unveil Four New All Natural, Halal Certified Vegetarian Items at Whole Foods Market^®

Stamford, CT –

December 30, 2011

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, the packaged food brand of American Halal Co., will begin shipping four All Natural, Halal Certified, premium vegetarian entrees and side dishes at Whole Foods Market stores in January. The new items slated for distribution include:

Manchurian Dumplings with Basmati Rice

– An Indo-Chinese masterpiece, this exotic vegetable dumplings dish is made with cabbage, carrots, green beans and onions simmered in a spicy red chili & ginger sauce. Gluten free, vegan, all natural and an authentic recipe.

Thai Basil Chili Tofu with Basmati Rice – Thai basil is no ordinary basil – it has subtle undertones of anise or licorice, and it’s a perfect complement to zest up our protein-rich firm organic tofu. Thai cuisine is based on balance, and each spice works in harmony with this medley of fresh crunchy vegetables to make an extraordinary entrée. Gluten free, authentic recipe, all natural, and vegetarian.

“We have been pleasantly impressed with the number of Halal and natural food consumers who have expressed a very strong affinity for Saffron Road vegan and vegetarianproducts. We are excited to be able to once again rapidly respond to our growing consumer base’s needs, as well as step up the quality of vegetarian ethnic options for this segment of the marketplace,” says Saffron Road’s CEO, Adnan Durrani

Saffron Road celebrates the memorable meals and mutual values families and friends of all cultures share around the dinner table. In this tradition, the brand is pleased to offer its consumers more choices in premium quality world cuisine.

“We know more premium global cuisine is needed in the marketplace due to the evolving tastes of consumers and we’re happy to provide some truly unique vegetarian options that we believe will appeal to a variety of consumers,” says Saffron Road’s Executive Vice President, Jack Acree.

Consumers can find the new vegetarian items beginning in mid-January at select Whole Foods Market stores at the suggested retail price of $5.49 to $5.69 each.

About Saffron Road                                                                                                                                                                                           

American Halal Co. markets All Natural Halal Certified food under the Saffron Road brand. Adnan Durrani, the CEO, and Jack Acree, the EVP, are serial entrepreneurs having been involved in companies like Vermont Pure Spring Water, Stonyfield Farms, Inc., Alexia Foods, and Terra Chips. The Company’s management and Board represent a team of proven entrepreneurs at building premium food brands. Saffron Road’s mission is to offer All Natural Halal Certified and Gluten Free foods, which are also holistic, sustainablyfarmed, and antibiotic free.  Saffron Road’s products are sourced from livestock which is fed only 100% vegetarian feed and are humanely treated. The Company seeks to bring its mission to a higher awakening with the local and global community, embodying a socially conscious company ethic as well as setting the standard for premium qualityHalal Cuisine.  

Media Contacts:  Lisa Mabe, Hewar Social Communications, 202.505.2890, lisa@hewarcommunications.com                      

Kate Tayloe, American Halal Company, Inc., 203.961.1954 x100, kate@americanhalal.com   

For more information about Saffron Road, please visit www.saffronroadfood.com. You can also join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SaffronRoadFood and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/SaffronRoadFood.

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