Friday, June 25, 2010

Gourmet Gluten-Free Dessert Treats


Looking for something to satisfy that sweet tooth? At Garrett’s Emporium scrumptious gourmet gluten-free desserts are available now. Here are some recommended items that are delicious and gluten free: gluten-free cookies, chocolates and mixes for baking.

When it comes to desserts, sometimes gluten-free products come up a little short on flavor. You don’t have to settle for less! At Garrett’s Emporium we offer outstanding gluten-free sweets with lots of flavor and good texture, that are made with excellent ingredients. Here are some of my favorite cookies, chocolates, and mixes that are a must for those who stay on a gluten-free diet.
Sun Flour Baking Company is one of my favorite cookie companies. Based in Sacramento California, their cookies are all vegan, and they have a great selection that are gluten-free. They are made with quality ingredients, organic ingredients, and are sweetened with fruit juices. They have a wonderful texture and flavor. They have a wide array of flavors such as Pumpkin Spice, Banana Nut, or Lemony Lemon. The shortbread cookie with chocolate chips is my all-time favorite cookie. They have several chocolate flavors that are outstanding. Try the German Chocolate, which has a nice cake texture and just the right balance of chocolate and coconut. If you want a dense chocolate fix, try their Golden Brownie Cookie, a rich chewy cookie filled with crunchy walnuts. For a terrific ginger cookie, I like the cookies made by Ener-G Foods in Seattle Washington. This is a delicious chewy cookie with just the right amount of ginger.

In the world of chocolates we have found two great gluten-free chocolate companies. Wei of Chocolate out of Phoenix Arizona is making inspiring chocolates that are organic, fair trade, vegan and gluten-free. They are hand-made chocolates infused with herbs, spices and flower essences. They are spicy and interesting. If you are looking for a unique chocolate, this is it! They make a delightful flavor called 'Daily Love'! The ingredients include ginger, cinnamon, and cayenne, so it's just a little spicy!
Another superior chocolate company is Sjaak's Organic Chocolates in Petaluma California. They are a family run business and they make very high quality organic chocolates, support fair trade practices and encourage sustainable agriculture through the use of organic, non-GMO ingredients. I love a socially conscious company! While they don’t mark their chocolates as gluten-free, their website indicates that they have a gluten-free environment, and my conversations with them support these claims. They make chocolate bars in dozens of flavors; try the dark chocolate with a caramel center! Their truffles are also fantastic!

For mixes you can’t beat products from Bob’s Red Mill. They use the highest quality ingredients, usually organic, and have a large selection of delicious mixes that are all gluten-free. The Brownie Mix is an absolute winner! It makes a deep and intense dark chocolate flavor combined with a wonderfully moist cake texture. Mouthwatering!! If you are a cinnamon fan, you should definitely try their Cinnamon Raisin Bread Mix. It makes a memorable and satisfying loaf loaded with plump raisins and infused with cinnamon. They recommend using it sliced and toasted for French toast!

These are some of our favorite sweet treats that we recommended to you. Package these all together in a lovely gift basket to make a great gift to a fellow friend or family member who is gluten intolerant.

Happy gluten-free Eating!

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