Annie’s - Rice Pasta & Cheddar

My sister also gave me this package a little while ago and I have to wonder: It was so delicious past it’s expiration date that I wonder how it could be even better if it were fresher. I mean this was absolutely delicious. More cheesy goodness and a great meal in itself.

I used rice milk again but this time it worked just fine following the directions. I did mix it awhile but I have no idea how long I should have mixed it as it just stated to stir until mixed together. I loved how quick this was and will probably pick up some of these packs to have on hand when I just want something easy and quick for dinner. Another item I highly recommend.

Knorr Selects - Four Cheese Risotto

My sister and mother picked this packet up for me last year and I never got to make it. So I finally made sure to check it out and make it this past weekend. I will start at the end... it was cheesy goodness and I would buy this again in a heart beat.

I followed the directions on the pack but offer this piece of advice... if you use rice milk, use less. The risotto was always a bit watery. It tasted just fine but I would have preferred it a bit more starchy than liquidy.

It cooked up quickly and smelled so good. I am so glad it tasted even better. It was such a great cheese flavor and it was very filling. I highly recommend this but always check that you are picking up the gluten free version as I know that Knorr Selects makes non gluten free options too.

Nourish - Sequim Washington

We stopped here 4 years ago and loved it, so when we had the opportunity again this year to stop in we did.

They are a 100% gluten free establishment! They also use as much local organic items that they can. Their menu is very eclectic and they can adjust if you ask. We were there for brunch and we couldn’t decide what to get. We finally decided to share the buckwheat pumpkin waffle special.

If Fall had a taste, I believe it would be this special. Oh my goodness it was soooo good. We also added thick bacon and it added even more to the dish. I am so glad we shared it as it was a huge meal.

I also added their Cheese Bread because it is soooo delicious.

I also checked out the dessert case and immediately ordered the one slice of Boston Cream Pie. I haven’t had that in 20 years. I was so excited to try it that I forgot to take a photo. Trust me, it was perfection.

This is one of my favorite places to eat and I hope we can stop in again next time.

I highly recommend a stop a Nourish and it couldn’t be easier to get to, it is right off the highway and the grounds are beautiful. Enjoy

New Day Eatery - Port Angeles Washington

I have known about New Day Eatery for a few years now but have not been able to get there on my travels from Seattle to Forks. This year, though, the construction was on hold for the week I was there and so I made the easy decision to travel the 101 North and stop in Port Angeles.

New Day Eatery was bigger than I expected and very nice inside. The service was very good and everyone was very nice.

I mentioned I was gluten free and the server started to tell me that the menu was marked with GF for certain items but there were no markings in the menu and she realized that they must have printed new menus. That saddened me as those designations reduce the amount of questions you need to ask.
But I managed to only ask two questions: Was the grilled cheese able to be made gluten free? Could they put chicken on the cheese pizza?

Both answers were yes.

I ordered the grilled cheese with homemade potato chips for lunch and a cheese pizza with chicken to  go.

The grilled cheese was perfection. Hot, cheesy, buttery, the perfect amount of cheese and bread with some almost burnt parts and it was really oh so good. The potato chips were like kettle chips and they were still a little warm when they came out. I am so glad I ordered the grilled cheese and I would do so again in a heartbeat.

I was very excited for the pizza but it didn’t live up to my expectations. I am not sure if it was because I had to reheat it... and it definitely was not good cold at all.... or what the issue was. It was very dry, almost like there wasn’t enough sauce or the crust was too thick. I probably would not order it again or I would talk to them about it is made to see if there is a difference from other pizzas.

I hope I will get the chance to stop here again in my future travels to this area. I would like to try more of their menu... or just order the grilled cheese again :)

The Henry in Cosmopolitan Las Vegas - lunch

My second chance for gluten free food at The Henry was for lunch.

I went with the Grilled Chicken Club with the dressing on the side.

This was also very delicious. The only problem ... it was too big and eventually it all fell apart but I didn’t really care because it was so tasty. Please note I would not blame the gluten free bread for this falling apart, it truly was that the sandwich itself was just too big.

We ordered the tots and fries baked but they did not seem to know how to bake the fries as they came out both burnt and undercooked, the tots were yummy though. I probably would just order baked tots next time.

Please note, that baking them takes more time and IF the place is too busy they may not be able to offer this option. And there is no dedicated fryer, so it is baked or not at all for fries and tots. They offer fruit. I was too hungry to just have fruit, so I was happy it wasn’t busy and they could bake my options.

I would easily order this club again and not even get the dressing on the side - it was too “spicy” or something for my tastes. The price was comparable and even a little less that some other places and I would pay $18 for this again without question.

The Henry in Cosmopolitan Las Vegas - dinner

The Henry in The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas has an extensive Gluten Free menu.

I was very excited to try everything but I only had two chances.

So my first chance I went with the pasta speciality with grilled chicken. The best praise I can give it... I was scared it wasn’t gluten free. Incredibly delicious and made to perfection. The pasta was the perfect chew (for lack of a better term) and the peas, pancetta and chicken were just the right amount as was the sauce. It truly was one of the best gluten free pasta meals I have had out.

I felt it was easily worth the $22 and I was sufficiently full but not over stuffed after eating the whole container. We did do take out for this meal and I was not disappointed by the amount of food in the container. I also ordered $5 gluten free bread which was just two pieces of sandwich bread, which while good was not worth it and did not add to my meal. But that was my choice and I would not make it again for this meal.

I highly recommend The Henry. I ate there again on this trip and when we return in December I plan to try all the other gluten free potions.

Smart Flour Cheese Pizza

So I had seen lots of people talking about Smart Flour Pizza. So I decided to try it.

I found this at Wegman’s and the price wasn’t too bad. I was hopeful it would be good.

It was good. It wasn’t great and I might buy it again if it were on sale. It definitely did not wow me and I was sad. I am always in search of yummy pizza. So far I think I might still choose Freschetta’s gluten free 4 cheese pizza but it is not a consistent liking.

There is certainly enough cheese and sauce and the crust is ok but nothing to special. 

Again pizza is very personal choice, so try it and let me know your thoughts in the comments.

Ollie’s Kitchen - Potato Gnocchi

A inexpensive find at TJ Maxx a little bit ago and I finally got to make them. At only $3.99 it was a snack and meal for my hubby and I.

I am never really sure what you put with gnocchi, sauce? Meat? what? If you have any input please let me know in the comments.

We ate them plain for the snack and they were ok. Nothing spectacular but they weren’t bad either.

The meal version I added some tomato sauce and it helped a little but not completely.

I love how quick they are to make and clean up.

I would buy them again but they won’t become a staple in our meals and at $3.99 you can’t really beat two meals coming from the package.

Down to Earth Cafe - Perkasie PA

Yumm Yumm Yummmmm

Scrambled eggs, crispy bacon and american cheese on a delicious gluten free wrap.

Oh my goodness, so good.

I usually get a gluten free bagel for this Down Home breakfast sandwich but they were out this past weekend, so I tried the wrap. I love that they made it like a pizza and not an actual wrap.

The cheese was ooey gooey and melting everywhere and the bacon was crisp and crunchy and the egg was scrambled just right.

I wish I could go get another one right now!

King Arthur Gluten Free All Purpose Flour

Hands down the best pancakes come from this flour.

Just follow the instructions on the back - making the changes from waffles to pancakes that they mention (I do not do the vanilla) - and have the best gluten free pancakes yet!

Bisquick was my favorite previously but King Arthur slayed them ;)

They are fluffy, thick, sooo tasty (even without the vanilla - I am sure it is the sugar) and quick and easy to make. I usually fight with my pancake mixes and making them but these were so easy and it make 10 pancakes without an issue. Seriously yummy!

SergeantsviIle Inn NJ

Sergeantsville Inn is gorgeous!

I went there as a half way point to meet friends from NJ.

They can modify their meals to be gluten free if they are not already naturally gluten free.

The server stated that all their sauces were made gluten free.

I ordered Tomato Bisque, Icelandic Cod (yes to compare it to Iceland of course) with vegetable risotto and creme brûlée for desert.

The Bisque was absolutely delicious. Thick, perfectly salted, not “spicy” and the perfect temperature. I missed a photo but it was a perfect start.

Then the Icelandic Cod with vegetable risotto came out and I couldn’t believe how much food there was on my plate.

It was nowhere near the cod I had in Iceland but for NJ it was pretty darn good. I have no idea what most of the vegetables were in the risotto but I ate them and enjoyed it overall. I was not able to finish though, so hubby got the rest of the risotto.

The creme brûlée was excellent if too small and not deep in the dish like I am used to. But it was delicious and the blueberries were perfection!

I hope I get to come back here and try some of their other meals. The BBQ pork chop sounds very good as some other items. I recommend checking out this beautiful place. 

One Potato Two Potato

Have you ever had Terra Root Vegetable Chips?
Do you love them?
Have you ever hated spending the high price to purchase Terra Chips?
Well now there is an identical product but for way less money.
One Potato Two Potato

Wow that sounds like an advertisement if I ever heard one.

Seriously if you put these chips in a bowl and gave them to someone that knows Terra Chips, they would not know the difference from look to taste.

Crispy, not salty, delicious, tastes just like the root vegetables they come from and an amazing price. I am in awe and in love. It looks like the are at most Rite Aid's and luckily I have one nearby so I will have to check it out. I highly recommend you check them out too.

Goodie Girl Magical Animal Crackers

So another blogger I follow posted a photo of these Goodie Girl Magical Animal Crackers and I knew I had to find them. I love animal crackers.

And I LOVE these animal crackers. The first thing I did after trying one was search the outside of the box again to make sure these were gluten free. They are just like I remember from the little circus train cage box. Crunchy, buttery, sweet and oh so good.

The absolute best part after the taste... I didn’t even notice... these are not your traditional animals for animal crackers. I assume the Magical in the name was for the taste and while it still is, it really is for the animals included in the box. Narwhals, Unicorns, Mermaids, etc. Such a clever idea.

Run out and get these. I found these at Wegman’s in North Wales and they are worth every cent!

Greater Philly Gluten Free Expo 2019

This year my Mom and I headed to Oaks for the Gluten Free Expo.  It was held on Saturday May 18 10:30am until 4pm. We arrived just before 10:30 and had to stand in line but it was a lovely day and we met a nice family in line who I chatted with about all things gluten free.

Once inside my Mom was ready to go get everything but I had to calm her down and mention that I wanted to try and get a gluten free funnel cake this year. We missed out last year and I had been thinking about it every day since then. So we walked down to the food truck and found a line BUT not as long as I thought and not as long as it would become not too much longer after we got in it.

Our friends from the entrance line ended up two people behind us and we chatted some more, this time about our excitement for gluten free funnel cake. Also available at the truck were dounut holes, corn dogs and pizza. We heard nothing but rave reviews for all of it but couldn’t wait to have our own opinion in about 10 minutes after ordering I was holding my holy gluten free grail.

It was warm, light and absolutely delicious. I must have had mis-remembered thoughts on funnel cake because I really thought we could never eat the whole thing and not be so full we couldn’t eat the other samples but I was wrong. It was very light and it while a good size it was not overwhelming. I got teary as I thought how wonderful it was that I could eat this and someone took the time to figure out how to make it for us. I watched families with little children able to enjoy what everyone else was enjoying and it was just so heart warming.

Then we were off to try everything else. And everything else we did indeed try. Everyone was so nice and everything but one thing was delicious. We had Petit Pot pudding, cheesecake, three kinds of pizza, BBQ chicken (my favorite sample), Happy Mixer everything, Buddha bread (one of my favorites from last year), soft pretzels, and I think more than I can remember. No Promise Bread unfortunately as that would have been a large purchase if they were there again.

The one thing I definitely did not like was the Nomato Ketchup and Nomato Sauce. I was very hopeful that it would be good because I know a few people that can’t eat tomatoes so I thought this would be a nice change. I don’t even think I could guess what it actually tasted it like but it did not taste like tomato but it didn’t taste like the veggies that were in it either. So glad they had samples because I would have been very disappointed if I bought this and took it home.

We didn’t win any door prizes and while we bought some things it was way less than last year. There did seem to be less free samples to take home compared to last year also but honestly that was fine with me. Last year hubby and I ate way too much there and brought way too much home so I was good to be able to find places to put all our wares this year :)

Free Samples 

Coupons and Reading Materials 

Our purchased items

I highly recommend this expo if you are gluten free. It is only $10 and it is a great way to try some new things and learn all about celiac and gluten free. There are panels too throughout the day but I did not attend any. I hear they are very good.

It is just so amazing to look around the expo center and know I can eat everything in the building. A freeing time for sure.

Lastly I recommend that if you want anything from the food truck that you head there right away upon entering the expo or buy a VIP ticket and use it to be able to buy the food at the food truck. They sell out of things and the line at one point was taking 1.5 hours to get through. Now while I think it is I worth this wait I wouldn’t really want to wait that long and miss out on the other things. So prepare or divide and conquer if you are going with other people.

Oh and bring bags and in our case my Mom’s rollator was a HUGE help with said bags. You get a bag when you enter the expo but you mostly like will need more than that one bag :)

O’Doughs Thins Sandwich bread

Gluten free and by chance Vegan and best of all... tastes amazing.

I had heard about this brand but hadn’t ever seen it in any of my stores I frequent. Then one day at my Mom’s Giant Food Store, there they sat in their bakery area. Only $4.99 for 6 “rolls”. I bought them right up!

Followed the directions to have them toasted and oh my I am in love. No crumbly, not grainy, a little sweet and a good size. I just can not believe this is vegan bread much less gluten free bread. I then found their thin bagels and while I am not a fan of the sweet part for the bagel, it is also very good.

I won’t lie I am also impressed and happy with the price. I hope people keep buying them so they can keep that price. I highly recommend these.

Stella’s House Blend Cafe Sellersville PA

We finally got to eat in house at Stella’s House Blend Cafe in Sellersville PA. We had take out once with gluten free bread and it was delicious so I was anxious to visit in person and try more.

This time they were only offering breakfast so my Triple Grilled Cheese will have to wait until next time.

Today I had a meat lovers omelette with American cheese, potatoes and gluten free multi grain bread.

Delicious!!! Fresh eggs with bacon, ham and sausage and American cheese. Soooo full and so good. The potatoes were extra crispy, just the way I like them and not salty or spicy. The bread could have been toasted longer and I would rather not have it already buttered BUT it was very good gluten free bread. It didn’t fall apart, it wasn’t grainy and it was tasty. I will inquire as to the brand the next time we eat there because there will definitely be a next time.

I highly recommend Stella’s and while there is an up charge for gluten free bread I think it is worth it here.

Gluten Free in Iceland - Geysir Bistro

Our last night group dinner was at Geysir Bistro in Reykjavík.

We started with a delicious salad then had salmon that was to die for and finished with mango sorbet with fresh strawberries and gluten free cookies.

The salad was crisp and they had fore roasted tomatoes that I didn’t even know I liked but they were delicious.

The salmon was incredible. Tender, tasty, warm and the sauce was perfection.
The veggies were crunchy and oh so good.

The mango sorbet was a tad chilly end but it was so yummy. Smooth and not bitter as some sorbets can be. The strawberries were crisp and juicy and the cookies were like Oreos and very good.

I can’t believe how well we ate on this trip. We were very lucky that all but one place has gluten free options and they were incredible options. The servers sometimes needed a bit more information on the foods they were serving but it worked out every time.

I highly recommend a trip to Iceland and know that you don’t have to worry about eating gluten free there. Just be vigilant and in the words of our guide “If it looks gluten free, it is.” Iceland food is pretty straight forward but if you have questions ask. Enjoy!

Gluten Free in Iceland - Hótel Dyrhólaey

I have no photos of my food from our three night stay at Hótel Dyrhólaey and that is no way indicative of the food not being good. In fact, I am sad I don’t have photos of my amazing meals I had here.

First night was the Tomato soup to start, then Iceland Cod with potatoes and veggies, followed up with Icelandic Skyr with blueberries.

The soup was excellent. It was creamy and filled with fresh veggies. It even was the perfect temperature. I just wish they had some gluten free bread to soak up the end of the soup.

Then the cod...It was seriously the best fish I have ever had, EVER. It was cooked to perfection, it was flaky and tender and the flavor was just perfect. The potatoes were perfect as were the veggies. I must disclose there was also some butter involved with the fish that I am sure lent to the yumminess but really it was an amazing piece of fish.

The Skyr was creamy, thick, sweet and oh so good. I am definitely hooked on it now.


Second night was Cauliflower soup, Icelandic Pork with potatoes and veggies, followed up with chocolate caramel panna cotta.

The soup again was perfect. Creamy, thick, full of veggies and just the right temperature.

The pork was interesting. It was tasty but it reminded me so much of beef (that I am not able to eat) that I worried it was a “funny” description for Icelandic Pork and it really meant it was beef. It did turn out they had beef gravy on the pork and I did get a little off that night. I wished I had just switched to the cod.. which I did do for the last night (instead of chicken).

The panna cotta was incredible. They removed the bottom layer which apparently was like a cookie and we were left with the chocolate and caramel panna cotta. It was delicious! It was a definite tie with the Skyr.


The last night I changed my chicken to cod and I am so glad I did. There was broccoli soup and Skyr again for dessert.

The soup was perfect. Not creamy but more like broth but it was soooo good. Warm and perfect for the cold Iceland weather.

The cod was just as perfect as the first night, the sign of an amazing chef if you ask me. All the sides were just as good also. So impressed with the food at this hotel.

Lastly the Skyr was just as good as the first night too.

We were also treated to 1000 year old glacial ice for our drinks this night from our trip to Diamond Beach.

Gluten Free in Iceland - Breakfast

Breakfast in Iceland is a very European buffet. Lots of eggs, beans, deli items, fish, breads and pastries.

And it was all delicious no matter where we ate.

Grand Hotel Reykjavík had 4-5 types of eggs available: scrambled, hard boiled, fried, sunny side up, and soft boiled in addition to them making omelettes if you wanted. There were many types of Skyr to have, some sweet some not so sweet. There was gluten free cereal and all kinds of milks: cow, almond, soy, etc. Also all kinds of juice: orange, carrot, beet and so many others I honestly can’t remember. Fresh fruits of all kinds and lots of pastries although none that were gluten free that we could find.

Hotel Dohlery had many of the same options as the Grand Hotel. Just a few less egg types and they did offer gluten free bread two of the days. The fruit here though was beyond compare. There were even items I don’t know what they were. Kiwi, bananas, oranges of three types, catawaba, watermelon and as I said more that I couldn’t even identify. It was all fresh, juicy, tasty and amazing.

I had read that gluten free bread is not common and it did appear that way. I was ok not having it for the 6 days I was there and perhaps next time I would take my own or check out a store upon arrival to pick some up.