Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Katz Gluten Free Cinnamon Rugelech

               Recently my gluten-free relatives came for a visit.  It had been a long time since they had been here and they were quite surprised at the amount of gluten-free items that could be found in the Greater Milwaukee Area.  While they were here we went to a few different grocery stores and they picked up gluten-free items to try as they went.  One of the items they purchased was Katz Gluten Free Cinnamon Rugelech.  Unfortunately they flew home before they got around to trying it.  Since the rugelech was still in the freezer, my mom and I ended up eating it instead. 
                The entire time the rugelech was in the freezer I thought it would take a long time to prepare.  It turns out it takes hardly any time at all because there is zero baking involved.  All you have to do is take the rugelech out of the freezer and let it thaw.  Once it is thawed, the rugelech is ready to eat.
                When the rugelech is thawed it is very good.  To me it looks like a mini cinnamon roll without the frosting and makes a great treat.  However, I found that I like the rugelech better when I have warmed it in the microwave for a short amount of time after it has thawed.  My mom and I think about 15 seconds would be a good time.  I tried 30 seconds and that made the rugelech far too hot, and my mom tried 10 seconds which was not long enough.
                So far the only place we have found Katz Gluten Free Cinnamon Rugelech is at Woodman’s.                      

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Schar Honeygrams

                 What says more about summer than S’mores?  So as to not leave out those who are gluten-free, try Schar Honeygrams.  They have a light sweetness that contrasts well with dark chocolate and marshmallow.  Schar Honeygrams are available at Outpost Natural Foods and Woodman’s.