Gluten Free Milwaukee: October 2013

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzels

One of my favorite things to make is Pretzel Bark. Made up of pretzels, caramel, chocolate, and nuts, the bark always seems to be a hit no matter where it goes. My pretzel of choice is Snyder’s of Hanover. When I saw Snyder’s was making a gluten free pretzel, I was very happy because I could still use my favorite pretzel while making a treat everyone in my family could enjoy.

Usually we purchase the gluten free pretzels at either Outpost Natural Foods or Whole Foods. Recently I was at Woodman’s and found them there as well. Not only did I find the two different shapes, pretzel and sticks, at Woodman’s, but I also discovered flavors. Snyder’s has now released two flavors of gluten free pretzel sticks: Hot Buffalo Wing and Honey Mustard & Onion. The way I see it is the regular pretzels can be used as part of a sweet treat and the flavors can be for the savory side of life. This is great for the upcoming holiday season or any time of year.

Sunday, October 6, 2013

Beanitos: The Original Bean Chip

While I was shopping in my local grocery store I saw a new brand of tortilla chips. I’m always looking for new tastes of my favorite foods. I found Beanitos, a tortilla chip made of beans which made them gluten free. They have six kinds: Chipotle BBQ, Nacho Cheese, Restaurant Style, Simply Pinto Bean, Better Cheddar, and Original Black Bean. I have found these chips at Sendik’s Food Market, Whole Foods, and Woodman’s.

Who We Are

My mother and I, (Lady G and Kate) do not lead gluten free lives. Neither one of us has a gluten intolerance, but we come across more and more people who do. Our interest in finding gluten free options began when my brother started dating a woman who does have a gluten intolerance. We sought out to find different stores and restaurants in Milwaukee that offered items my brother’s girlfriend could eat. As we did this, we found ourselves frequently recommending our findings to other people. We did this so often, we decided to create a blog letting everyone know how they can live gluten free in Milwaukee.

A Note to Our Readers

As writers of this blog, our goal is to feature as many product options as possible to those who are gluten-free. While we are always excited to let our readers know about a newly discovered product, we do not verify whether or not it is certified gluten-free. We operate with the information we know at the time and take the word of the manufacturer or restaurant that has the product. We ask that you always ask questions, especially those with an extreme sensitivity to gluten, in order to make a decision as to whether or not the product is right for you.