Was surprised during a recent visit to Williams Sonoma to see Bouchon gourmet gluten-free cookie mix. Thomas Keller has partnered with Williams Sonoma exclusively to sell this gluten-free chocolate chunk cookie mix as well as a gluten-free brownie mix under his ad hoc restaurant label.
Unfortunately, both mixes have dairy ingredients, so I’m unable to try them, but I’ve ate at Bouchon, and the food is incredible. If anyone tries these, let me know how they are!
Those of us who have been eating gluten-free for awhile know there is an abundance of gluten-free baked goods available. The general public though is just catching on.
In today’s NY Times, the Dining section covers the gluten-free baked goods market, including a couple of recipes and book/website references.
I’ve tried several gluten-free store-bought cookies, and I have to say- Liz Lovely makes the best. Her chocolate fudge cookies are gluten free and vegan. They taste as good as the real thing. I’ve only found these at Jimbo’s in San Diego, but it looks like you can order these on their website.
Make GF red velvet cupcakes using your favorite gluten-free yellow or white cake mix!
Ingredients:
For the frosting (you can also buy this already prepared):
Directions for the cake:
Directions for frosting:
This recipe was modified from recipes found on allrecipes.com.
Bob’s Red Mill has sold GF rolled oats for some time now, but Glutenfreeda is the first GF instant oatmeal I’ve found. The instant oatmeal comes in many flavors that taste similar to traditional instant oatmeal. Although Glutenfreeda includes flax in the oatmeal, I add walnuts and raisins to make it a hearty meal.
Harder to find then Redbridge, New Grist is a great gluten-free beer made by Lakefront Brewery. Made from sorghum and rice, New Grist has a crisp and distinct taste. I’ve found it at some specialty markets, but it can be purchased at BevMo.
There’s nothing like starting a new year off with gluten-free desserts (not to mention vegan too). I stopped off at Babycakes NYC’s downtown LA bakery on New Year’s Eve to get some cupcakes to pair with the gallons of champagne my friends consumed.
Pictured here are pumpkin, banana, chocolate chip vanilla and mint chocolate chip. The two chocolate chip flavors were the fan favorites that night.
Babycakes LA: 130 East 6th Street, Los Angeles and certain items also available at M Cafe locations in LA.
Gluten-free and in the Bay Area? You’re in luck! On October 10, the Solano County Celiacs organization is hosting “A Gluten-Free Fair” in our hometown of Benicia.
Held at the Inn and Spa at Benicia Bay (145 East D Street), the event will feature gluten-free vendors, entertainment and an auction. Heather and I will both be there.
Shaun
Heather