Gluten Free Milwaukee: March 2015

Friday, March 20, 2015

Gluten-Free on a Shoestring Bakes Bread: Biscuits, Bagels, Buns, and More by Nicole Hunn

Thanks to The Great British Baking Show, I have become absolutely fascinated with baking. This is especially true with bread, for some reason. With this new found interest, I decided to look for different bread baking books on the library website. That is where I came across Gluten-Free on a Shoestring Bakes Bread: Biscuits, Bagels, Buns, and More. It seemed interesting and I reserved the book not knowing what I was going to get once it arrived.

I got a lot. First are the recipes for the gluten-free flour blends. Then there are the different bread loaves. After that it is a huge amount of goodies. I’m not talking about just sweet things, but all those things we come across that we have to wonder about whether or not they are gluten-free. I’m talking about tortillas, muffins, pancakes, garlic knots, pizza doughs, pita bread, and crepes. Those are just some of the recipes in this book. Then on top of that, the back section has more recipes suggesting how you can use the bread you have baked. That is, of course, if it hasn’t all been eaten yet. Bread does not always last long in my house.

As I mentioned, I borrowed this book from the library. It’s a great way to take some time with a book before deciding whether or not it is one you want to own. If you’re ready to purchase Gluten-Free on a Shoestring Bakes Bread, it can be ordered from Boswell Book Company as well as Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Skinnygirl Tasty Nutrition Bars

It’s that time of year. Spring is coming and many people are still working on their New Year’s resolutions to either lose weight or eat healthier. Some have resolved to do both.

To help with this, I have been introduced to Skinnygirl Tasty Nutrition Bars. They have protein, fiber, and reduced calories; all the things we should look for when building our diet. There are three flavors to choose from: Banana Oatmeal Dark Chocolate, Dark Chocolate Multi-Grain Pretzel, and Chocolate Peanut Butter with Sea Salt. The bars are gluten-free and you can find them at Target. For more information, visit www.skinnygirldaily.com

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.