Glutino Gluten Free Pretzels -- Review

We splurged, and got pretzels...how weird does that sound.  Pre-gluten intolerance, we could buy pretzels in bulk at Sam's Club for near nothing, and now it's a splurge?  That's life, I guess.  Well, I wanted to vary the snacks that I pack for my little one, and pretzels was one we hadn't done.  I prefer cereal...trix, kix, and chex are all good ones that are gluten-free and they are cheap compared to gluten-free snacks, but he eats his snacks better when he gets variety.

Glutino Gluten Free Pretzels are also milk (and casein) and egg free, so fairly allergy friendly.  And they are delicious!  I really think they taste better than regular pretzels, I can't stop eating them and my little one absolutely loves them.  They are basically empty calories, though, but what pretzel isn't?  As long as it's used as a snack, and your eating a balanced diet, I see nothing wrong with eating these every once in a while (just like chips.) :)

Overall Rating: 9 out of 10. Delicious, but expensive, it cost $8-$9 for a 14-oz bag.

kinnikinnick S'moreables -- Review

So, this weekend I went to Gluten Free Foods in Layton this weekend.  They were having their 1 year anniversary, so they had cake (gluten-free, dairy-free), samples from area bakeries, and a clown that did face painting and animal balloons.  It's a small store, and a could probably find most of the items here in the valley, but it was nice to see what options I have.  Because of that trip, I do have a few reviews.  This one is for the S'moreables, I love graham crackers--plain, dipped in milk, or covered in icing, or about any other way I can think of, so I really wanted to try these.  I love them, you can taste the molasses in them...so if you're not a molasses fan, you may not like them.  They have a bit of that chalky texture, but it didn't stop me from eating them.  But my boys took one bite and they were done, so I think it takes getting used to for kids.  I'm sure if I made smores or put frosting on them they would eat them, so I'm not too worried.

Rating: 8 out of 10 They were really yummy, but they do have that chalky texture to them, and my boys aren't totally on board with them yet.

kinnikinnick KinniKritters Animal Cookies -- Review

Okay, so I'm sitting here at work...I went to Lee's on my lunch to check out their gluten-free section...and couldn't resist trying the KinniKritters cookies.  I have heard they are really good and they are!  I need to hide the box before I eat them all...I was supposed to save them to take to the Peach Days Parade with us tomorrow.  I got the original flavor, there is also graham and chocolate flavors, but they don't have those available at Lee's.  But the original ones are just like eating a butter cookie, oh how I love butter cookies. :)

Rating: 10 out of 10! The only drawback is the price ($4.29/8 oz box), but it is nice to eat cookies that taste like cookies, they were definitely delicious and worth it!

Lee's Marketplace has KinniKritters and S'moreables!!!!

I have quickly discovered it is impossible to find everything you need at one store.  We really do have decent gluten-free sections in stores around here in Cache Valley, but sometimes it takes hitting a few of the stores to get everything on your list.  I do like Macey's, Smith's and Smith's Marketplace gluten-free sections, along with Shangri La Health Foods and today I'm adding to the list.  I went to Fresh Market (old Albertson's) and there section is okay....but they do have a nice flour section on aisle 18 in their new organic/food storage area.  And my new favorite, even though it's clear across town: Lee's, it's a decent size gluten-free section located right next to the mexican and asian foods.  But what I love the most it has the kinnikinnick brand.  Macey's has it, too, but only a couple of items (so does Lees, but more items than Macey's)  They actually have the KinniKritters animal cookies and the S'moreables graham-like crackers (they were out of stock of the graham crackers, so I'll have to try back later).  I was so excited, because I need to buy some sort of equivalent snacks for my son at daycare and well, they eat a lot of crackers there...so, anyway, I'm letting all of you know you don't have to drive down to Ogden, Layton, or beyond if you're looking for a special treat. :)