Product review: Wellaby's Cheese Ups

I miss gluten sometimes. A lot actually. I am still in the process of finding decent alternatives to all my favorite foods, and every time I find a crappy alternative it makes me miss gluten even more.

Before my Celiac diagnosis, I was obsessed with Cheez-Its. I always had a box in my cabinet, and I would have happily eaten them for breakfast, lunch and dinner, if I could. Everyday. That's how much I loved them.

When I was first diagnosed, a list of all the foods that were now off limits ran through my head, but for some reason, I didn't think of Cheez -Its. That realization came days later, when I went to find a snack, and my heart broke when I realized that I would never have them again.

I am pleased to report, that I have found a gluten-free alternative! It took me long enough, and I actually bought these as an afterthought. They were the last bag on the shelf, and I was back in Ohio at the time. Once I tried them, I fell in love, and set out to find them in NYC. Luckily for me, I was able to find them just down the street from my apartment!

These cheesy crackers come in a variety of flavors, from regular to Parmesan to smokehouse cheddar. I love them all. My husband loves them too! He has starting buying his own bags, since I won't let him anywhere near mine!

Product Review: Udi's Gluten Free Thin and Crispy Pizza Crust

I have only been gluten-free for a little over 6 months now. At first it seemed like an almost impossible lifestyle, but the longer I do it, the easier it gets. One of the things that have made it easier is that my grocery store is now stocking more gluten-free products than they did before.

Udi's pizza crusts are just one of the new additions to the store. I always get upset that they don't care any gluten-free frozen pizzas, so I was overjoyed when I saw these. I bought one, and made it right away.

I love thin crust pizza, but some gluten-free thin crusts get gummy rather than crispy. These did not. They also didn't taste gluten-free. I baked them a little longer than the package directed, but I love thin crust just one shade below burnt.

My gluten-loving husband even commented on how good these crusts are. We have had some terrible, inedible gluten-free crusts, and we both agree that this is our new go to crust!

I am very happy with this product, and I also love the fact that each pack has two 9 inch crusts, so I get to have pizza again! The package says it has a 7 day shelf life, or a 6 month freezer life.

New Planet Beer

Out of all the things I have had to give up, I miss beer the most. I loved beer. It was my perfect beverage. Contrary to how my drink posts have made it seem, I am not really a fruity drink kind of girl. They have their place, but I would rather have an ice cold beer any day of the week.

When I first found out that I had to go gluten-free I couldn't wrap my head around the fact that I would have to say good-by to beer. (And that the last beer I drank was a Coors Light...) I knew that there were gluten-free beers out there, but they just are not the same. To me, they existed in a category of their own, which wasn't quite beer.

A few weeks ago I went on a weekend trip down to New Jersey to visit my cousin and his family. While I was there I went to a local liquor store, and found New Planet gluten-free beer. They had three kinds, "Off the Grid Pale Ale," "3R Raspberry Ale," and "Tread Lightly Ale." I bought all three, and fell in love.

Pale ales have always been my favorite, and the "Off Tread Pale Ale" tasted how I remember pale ales tasting. (I do admit, I am starting to forget how beer tastes). It was incredible to drink beer again.

Today, my wonderful husband surprised me by bringing me home a 4 pack of New Planet. I am sooo happy, because now I also know where I can find it by where I live!

If you are gluten-free, and miss beer like I do, then I recommend New Planet. It my favorite, and one of those products that makes my gluten-free life a little more bearable!

To find out more visit their website www.newplanetbeer.com