Have you checked out Gluten Free Works yet? You really should. Founded by Cleo and John Libonati, it is dedicated to "helping people get well, look good and stay healthy living gluten free." And right now, they've got some very sweet Valentine's info posted.
There's a gluten-free brownie recipe, gluten-free strawberry heart rice crispie bar recipe and even a heart-shaped pizza recipe from Terri Gruss, MS, one of their regular contributors. Jen Cafferty, founder of The Gluten Free Cooking Expo, shares a starter list of Valentine's candies that are gluten-free. And Jennifer Harris gives us a comprehensive Gluten-Free Valentine's Day Recipe Round-Up with some clever ideas and tons of GF links.
Be sure to sign up for Gluten Free Works' monthly Gluten Free Gazette so you'll always be up to speed on the latest research, GF news and delicious recipes.
Oh, and have a wonderful and healthy Valentine's Day! XXOO
Sometimes, you find the coolest gluten free stuff in the most unexpected places. Like Etsy. While searching for handmade jewelry, I happened upon CraqueCandy. Let me tell you, this treat is aptly named. Once you start eating Craque, you just can't stop. You hoard it. You hide it. You end up with delicious white stuff on your mouth and hands (see my hand, lower right). It's crazy. And it's cute. The packaging design is so smart and clever. For Halloween, it's called "WitchCraque". Christmas is "Santa Snaque" or "Rocks for your Socks" and Hanukkah's is "Hanukkah Guilt". And since it's made with Rice Chex, it's all gluten free!
There's a deliciously tangy version "with a kick" made with spicy chili; a version with chocolate covered candied blood oranges mixed in and "Elvis Rocks", which is sweet banana chips "shaken, rattled and rolled" in chocolate, peanut butter and powdered sugar.
Craque is happy to design a cool label just for your event. And little bags of craque (dime bags?) would make great favors for weddings, showers, or parties, wouldn't they?
