Recently, I flipped through my phone discovering pictures of foods I’d intended (but forgotten) to post about. I found foods I’d baked from mixes, pre-made foods I’d purchased, foods others bought for me (bless their hearts) and even a couple meals I’d photographed intending to post; along with their recipes. Looks like it’s time to tie up some loose ends and I gotta tell you, this is going to take more than one post.
Today’s post will focus on purchased foods – the good and the bad. {If you follow my Facebook page – Vegan with a Side of Beef – some of the foods may look familiar. I sometimes post a picture on FB, but don’t blog about it. Check out my FB page sometime if you haven’t.}
“Better Bites Mostess” Mini Cupcakes: Oh, Yum! So satisfying, just one or two will take care of your sweet tooth. They keep well in the freezer. I bought mine the end of February. My last cupcake (pictured) was photographed on May 17th, right before I ate it. I can only find them at Whole Foods.
“Lucy’s” gluten-free cookies: So good. Chocolate Chip, by far, my favorite. Second favorite: the Sugar Cookies. They remind me of the crunchy sugar cookies (kind of a flower shape with a hole in the center and large sugar sprinkles on top) that my mom used to buy. The Cinnamon Thins are good too. I have a hard time finding these cookies locally, but can find them in Whole Foods. I found the package in my picture in a Gladwin Rite Aid. (That’s why it’s setting on the dashboard of the truck.) Recently I found these cookies sold in a bag of six individual cookie packets. Great to keep a packet or two in the car!
“Simple Mills” Naturally Gluten-Free Cookie: Another good cookie. I’ve found Chocolate Chip Crunchy and the “Soft Baked Snickerdoodle”, at Whole Foods. The soft cookie is a nice change because it’s hard to find “soft” gluten-free baked goods.
“nature’s bakery” Gluten Free Fig Bar (Raspberry): I have a nephew who shares the same food allergies as myself. We bond over food. He’s great about sending me pics and links of things he finds dealing with our like food allergies. He recently returned from California and brought back a “nature’s bakery” bar for me. Although it traveled in his luggage and got a little squished, it still had great flavor and a soft cookie texture. I will be looking for more of these.
Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative Fails: Woof! I don’t want to offend anyone or hurt someone’s feelings, but wow, I found some bad dairy-free yogurts. I’ve pictured three different brands I recently tried with my thoughts in the caption below. Personally, I will stick with the “So Delicious” Dairy Free Coconut Milk Yogurt Alternative.
Brownie mix fails: I just can’t seem to find a brownie mix that works for me. Years ago, I had one that made a really good brownie (it may have been “Bob’s Red Mill”). – The first time I made them for Abby, she ate the whole 8”x8” pan in one sitting! Not kidding. – I keep trying different mixes, hoping for the best. They take forever to bake, do this weird bubbling; almost breathing thing, are extremely oily and chewy – until they cool and become oily and rock hard. If anyone can help me out, feel free to leave a comment.
Next post will have even more products I’ve tried.
Thanks for stopping!
Brenda
Disclaimer:
These recipes and tips are not guaranteed to work or be safe for everyone. Allergies are extremely complicated and vary for each individual. It is still your responsibility to read labels to ensure your safety. I cannot be held liable for any ill effects from using my tips to avoid your allergies. (Sorry guys, I don’t foresee any problems, but Momma’s gotta cover her backside, ya know? Just read your labels! Do your research!)