What makes the difference, what flavors do these unicorn noodles come in, where can you find them, and how can you score a great discount on the best gluten-free ramen noodles? Read on to learn everything you need to know!

Noodles From Japan, With Gluten-Free Love

Of course the most critical difference between “Yikes.” and “Yay!” gluten-free ramen is in the noodles, and it’s not surprising that it took a veteran Japanese noodle brand to crack the code. 

No, Gluten Free Meister is not a household name in Japan — yet. This newish brand is the brainchild of Kobayashi Noodle, a Japanese noodle family business since 1947. While they’d been mastering ramen noodles for decades, development of gluten-free ramen noodles began around 2004. It was at that time that the then-president (the current president’s father) embarked on a journey to help a friend who suddenly developed a wheat allergy. No one was thinking about gluten-free noodles in Japan at that time, so he forged his own way, turning to a Japanese staple — rice — to help create safe, high quality noodles for his friend to enjoy.

There were many trials and errors that led to today’s Gluten Free Meister gluten-free ramen noodles. But thank goodness they stuck it out, because these beauties rival the flavor texture of traditional wheat-based options, are void of the top eight allergens (you won’t find any dairy, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, or soy in these noodles), and are made from non-GMO Japanese rice, plus potato starch, water, kelp-derived alginic acid ester, vitamin B2 for color, and modified starch.

Gluten-Free Ramen Flavors

With their recipe for gluten-free ramen noodles perfected, they turned to rich and glossy broth flavorings, creating three, one of which is vegetarian and two are vegan: 

• Tonkotsu: Rich and creamy with nearly white, cloudy broth, this pork bone broth flavor is epic — and vegetarian. 
  
• Miso: A robust and savory soybean paste flavor that’s just as good — and vegan. 
  
• Shoyu: The classic soy sauce flavor — gluten-free, of course —  showcasing a clear brown broth that’s a staple in Japan. It’s also vegan. 

Like regular instant ramen, you just boil the noodles, rip open a liquid flavoring packet, dump it into the ramen cooking water, stir, and devour. The bit of noodle starch that thickens the water it boils in only makes for richer, more luxe flavors: think layered, elegant, and umami-delicious ramen like the ones you might find at popular ramen restaurants. No worries if you prefer thinner broth: just boil and strain the noodles, pour 1 -1/4 to 1 -1/2 cups hot water and the soup base into a soup bowl, add the strained noodles, and enjoy!

Bonus: soup bases don’t have any weird, undecipherable ingredients. Take the tonkotsu flavor for example. Its broth is made from water, creaming powder, fermented rice seasoning, salt, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, gluten-free soy sauce, flavoring oil, vegetable oil, sugar, yeast extract, brewed vinegar, napa cabbage extract powder, garlic, ginger, caramel color, guar gum, seasoning, modified starch. As a side, this is the only one that contains some dairy; the others are vegan. 

Oh and hey: they also sell the multipacks of ramen noodles by themselves, so you can use great gluten-free noodles for any of your soups from here on out. No breakage, no sog, just pure gluten-free noodle excellence. 

Read our review of Gluten Free Meister Ramen here.

Gluten Free Meister Regular Ramen vs. Snack Ramen

The “snack” versions are a little different. Not smaller, or “snack size” renditions of their ramen flavors, these too are full-size ramen experiences. The only difference is their flavor packets are powder rather than liquid — a variation made to accommodate some gluten-free consumers’ desires for the simpler instant ramen flavors of yesteryear. 

What sets Gluten Free Meister apart for both the regular and snack versions is their commitment to quality. The noodles have perfectly chewy texture that rivals traditional wheat-based ramen and the broth packets are fantastic, too.  

Elevate Your Gluten-Free Ramen Game

While Gluten Free Meister ramen is delicious on its own (that’s how we eat it, usually when we don’t have time to cook and want a satisfying soup meal), it’s easy to take your instant ramen to fancy-ramen restaurant heights at home. 

Here are some tips to create your own ramen masterpiece:

• Add a jammy soft-boiled egg, halved for maximum yolk ooze
• Toss in some crisp bok choy for veggie crunch
• Add sliced carrots to the simmering water for a pop of color, texture, and sweetness
• Sprinkle with green onions, sesame seeds, and nori for authentic flair
• For protein lovers, try adding some char siu pork or tofu
• Add a dollop of chili oil for heat, a pat of butter for richness, or even a slice of cheese for a unique, gooey twist
• Try this recipe and use Gluten Free Meister’s gluten-free ramen noodles

Where to Buy Gluten Free Meister Ramen — and Score a Discount!

While you can’t dash out to the store and find this ramen on shelves yet, you can order it at their brand new online shop.

Bonus: Use the following coupon code for a discount!

• For 15% off your first order, use code GFF15 (plus free shipping for over $75)

You can also find all of Gluten Free Meister’s products on Amazon. 

Can you tell we’re excited about this ramen? We wrote this article in partnership with Gluten Free Meister and are proud to call them a sponsor. We only recommend products we love, and Gluten Free Meister is up there with the best of ‘em because they make the best gluten-free ramen, hands down! Slurp for yourself and see.

NOTE: We only recommend products that we truly LOVE, use, and are confident to recommend. Thanks to affiliate partnership opportunities, we sometimes earn a small commission if you make a purchase through a product link on our site at no cost to you. But this has no influence on what we recommend. When we do score a few shekels, know that your purchase helps support our work to bring you trustworthy, unbiased information on an amazing gluten-free food and lifestyle.

Canyon Bakehouse Bread Varieties

Do you know your Canyon Bakehouse options? Canyon Bakehouse offers a whopping 10 gluten-free sandwich breads, divided into “stay-fresh” and frozen:

Stay-Fresh Breads:

• Ancient Grain
• Country White
• Hawaiian Sweet
• Multigrain (available at Costco and Sam’s Club)

Frozen Breads:

• 7-Grain
• Mountain White
• Cinnamon Raisin (recently rereleased)
• Hawaiian Sweet
• Heritage Style Whole Grain
• Heritage Style Honey White

Stay-Fresh vs. Frozen: What’s the Difference?

You probably noticed there’s a significant overlap between “stay-fresh” and frozen Canyon Bakehouse breads. Knowing the following three key differences will help you ensure you buy the right bread for your lifestyle and store it for optimal freshness and enjoyment. 

1. Grocery Store Location

• Stay-Fresh breads are found in the bread aisle or gluten-free section at room temperature. 
• Frozen breads are typically in the freezer section but may also be found in the bread aisle.

2. Packaging

• Stay-Fresh breads come in a sealed bag within their trademark bread bag
• Frozen breads come in a classic bread bag

3. Storage & Shelf Life

• Stay-Fresh Breads:
  • No refrigeration required
  • Remains fresh, unopened, for up to 90 days from production
  • Once opened, store in a dry place at room temperature and enjoy within 1 week
  • Consume within one week of opening
  • To avoid shrinkage, do not freeze or refrigerate
    
• Frozen Breads:
  • Best stored refrigerated or frozen
  • Can be frozen for up to 3 months, slices or loaf thawed as needed

Pro Tip: Look for Canyon Bakehouse Heritage Style Breads

You know how everyone on social media complains about small GF bread slices? Canyon eliminates the dilemma with their Heritage Style sandwich breads. They’re real-deal giant slices that are comparable to extra-large gluten-containing bread. When you want a big ol’ sandwich, you need Heritage-Style bread. Available in whole grain and honey white flavors, they’re found in the fresh or frozen bread section of the grocery store. 

Our Favorite Ways to Enjoy Canyon Bakehouse Breads

1. French Toast or French Toast Bites

You probably have your own favorite recipe — just add GF bread! Or use our batter for custardy gluten-free brioche French toast bites or make your own using a mixture of egg, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Soak the bread in the batter until just sogged through, then pan-fry it in a bit of butter. Hawaiian Sweet or Cinnamon Raisin breads work exceptionally well for this recipe. Ditto their brioche rolls and buns. 

2. Sandwiches, Sandwiches, Sandwiches!

Oh, the options! Tuna nicoise to classic grilled cheese (Hello 7-Grain!) or PB&J (on Mountain White!) to chicken sandwiches, Canyon Bakehouse breads deliver in flavor and texture, whether straight from the bag or toasted. 

3. Avocado Toast

An everyday occasion at GFF HQ, avocado toast is the easiest, most delicious breakfast or snack. Our version is simple: mash a third to a half of an avocado on a piece of Canyon Bakehouse toast, sprinkle with kosher salt, a generous pinch of Maldon sea salt, and red pepper flakes, drizzle with olive oil, and eat!

4. Homemade Breadcrumbs

All hail the bread heels — they make great gluten-free breadcrumbs! Just pulse them in a food processor to create fresh breadcrumbs. Use them immediately or let them dry out for a crunchier texture. They’re perfect for:

• Gluten-free meatballs
• Topping fish dishes
• Adding texture to casseroles

5. Crispy Croutons

Turn any bread slice into delicious croutons: Cut bread into cubes, toss with olive oil and salt (optional: add garlic powder, herbs, or parmesan for extra flavor), bake at 375°F for about 10 minutes or until crunchy and golden. 

Where to Find Canyon Bakehouse Breads

Canyon Bakehouse is so widely available these days, you can surely find them nearby. Too lazy to scout your stores? Use their handy store finder. 

How to Score Canyon Bakehouse Discount Codes

It’s no secret that gluten-free bread costs more than gluten bread. But you know what isn’t so clandestine? Canyon Bakehouse ALWAYS has a discount coupon available on their website that you can use anywhere you shop. Go here to find $1 off a single loaf or $1.50 off two products!

{This post is sponsored by Canyon Bakehouse, but our love for CB cannot be bought!}

By Alanna Taylor-Tobin and Cindy Rice

Buckwheat Flour Facts
Overview: Buckwheat isn’t related to wheat at all and is naturally gluten free. Native to northern Europe and Asia and available in charcoal- and lighter-colored flours, it hails from the pyramid-shaped seeds of a plant related to rhubarb and sorrel. Whether the flour is lighter or darker depends on whether the seeds were ground raw (lighter) or toasted (darker).

Buckwheat is grain-free and is not a grass like wheat–it is considered a “pseudocereal” since it is a complex carbohydrate and used like a cereal in recipes.

When buying buckwheat, look for certified gluten-free brands since buckwheat not processed in a GF-certified facility may have some risk of cross-contamination during processing.

Though an alternative “it” flour, buckwheat has been enjoyed since the eighth millennium BCE and commonly stars in French savory crepes, Japanese soba noodles, Eastern European kasha, and American pancakes.

Flavor: Robust, assertive and earthy, slightly grassy and herbaceous, with subtle notes of cinnamon, roasted hazelnuts, and chocolate. Some people also report tasting mild mushroom, “hoppy” and pleasantly bitter notes.

Uses: Buckwheat flour helps to create light and foamy, mildly earthy-tasting pancakes; firm, slurpy noodles that hold up well to many Asian sauces; and soft, dense cookies. When baking with buckwheat flour, for best results, do not over-mix batter and use buckwheat flour for only up to one-quarter to one-half of the total flour amount in a recipe (perhaps use a GF flour blend for the rest). The flavor profile of buckwheat pairs especially well with dried fruits, chocolate, warm, earthy spices and brown sugar.

Feel: Soft, starchy, delicate, usually non-clumping

Nutrition: High in protein, iron, zinc, and other minerals, as well as the amino acid lysine, buckwheat is said to prevent canker sores. Buckwheat is also high in protein and fiber and B vitamins. In traditional Chinese medicine, buckwheat is reputed to have warming properties and aid digestion.

Availability: Widely accessible in health-food stores and well-stocked grocers

Storage: Keeps refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one year

Recipes by Alanna Taylor-Tobin:

Buckwheat Chocolate Chip Almond-Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Buckwheat Cinnamon Swirl Biscuits with Cream Cheese Icing

More recipes:

Buckwheat Crepes with Cider-Glazed Apples

Brown Butter Sugar Cookies

The Ultimate Gingerbread House (and Cookies)

The secret to successful, fast, delicious cooking has as much to do with a prepared, properly -stocked kitchen as it does using great recipes. Our friend Peggy Curry, co-founder of wonderful Curry Girls Kitchen and author of the gorgeous cookbook Damn Good Gluten Free, shows how it’s done with her KIND method (Kitchen Improvements to Nourish Daily) for easier, healthier meal making. Your ticket to practical ways to alleviate meal-prep stress and up the joy of healthy, delicious cooking and eating, it all starts with a little organizing and planning, and includes easy recipes worth making.

Ready? As Peggy says, it’s as easy as one, two, three:

1. Declutter 
2. Replenish
3. Meal Plan 

Step 1: Declutter 
A fast-working kitchen is an organized kitchen. To set your kitchen up for success, you have to know what you really have. Plus, you want to ensure that what you DO have is the highest quality version possible. This is to give yourself a solid foundation to work from every time you set foot in the kitchen. Start by going through your pantry, fridge, and spice drawers, and check those labels. Toss low-quality ingredients for tastier higher quality ones. 

• Let’s start with an easy one: TOSS all expired or oxidized products. Products such as oils, nuts, and seeds that are over their due date and just smell bad. Oxidized also can be rancid. 
• For my gluten intolerant/Celiac friends, double check that nothing contains wheat, barley, rye, or any of their derivatives, such as spelt or farro. Most oats are a no-go, too, unless you can eat gluten-free oats. If any products contain these grains, give them to your gluten-eating friends or DONATE to a food bank. 
• Now, let’s level up. Check labels for additives, dyes, or low-quality oils *. If some of your favorite products contain such ingredients, take note to look for higher-quality versions in the next step. For now, either DONATE or start to phase these products out over time so their loss doesn’t feel dramatic.

*Additives, dyes, and low-quality oils include added sugars,  HFCS/High fructose corn syrup, MSG, artificial food coloring/dyes, artificial sugars, nitrates, and words that are hard to pronounce or mysterious. Low-quality oils include hydrogenated oils, and genetically modified oils (such as canola, vegetable, cottonseed, soy, artificial trans fats, and highly heated/fried fats).

Step 2: Replenish
Restocking your pantry after a declutter can be an exciting yet daunting step. Remember to only buy what you actually need. Focus your shopping on finding the highest quality version of your everyday staples. This again means no additives, dyes, GMOs, or low-quality vegetable oils. If you need extra help identifying high-quality foods, check out this article or Peggy’s pantry guide. 

For now just make a list of what to replace. Once you’ve done the next step, you can replenish while shopping for your next meals!

Step 3: Meal Plan 
You can really save time, stress, and even money by planning out the week’s dinner in advance. No more worrying “What am I going to cook tonight?” or scrambling to the grocery store at the last minute. With a good meal plan, you only need to shop once a week. And since you’ll know exactly what you need to buy, your over-shopping days will soon become a thing of the past. This not only saves you time and money, but it also means less food waste. 

If the idea of thinking up a week’s meals seems daunting, we have a solution for you: Theme your dinners! Just pick a type of cuisine for each night of the week to help guide your dinner choices. This eliminates decision fatigue, allows for adding in lots of variety, and builds your kitchen confidence because you can rely upon a formula. You’ll never be bored because every night is a new culinary adventure. Plus, it’s a great way to involve your partner or your roommates or your kids. Everyone can collaborate to pick nightly themes that vibe with the household. 

Here’s what a sample week could look like: 

Mediterranean Monday: In many areas, Tuesdays are local farmer’s market days. This means Monday nights are the perfect time to use up all leftover produce to make room for new recruits. Italian food is a perfect vehicle for this. Pasta, risotto, or a simple green rice with veggies… or (the kids’ favorite) Cheesy Pasta Bake always tastes extra good loaded with tons of veggies. 

Taco Tuesday: Who doesn’t love tacos? Plus, they’re so versatile they can include any combination of vegetables, meat, and seafood. Whether hosting a crowd or cooking with leftover lunches in mind, Taco Pie is the ultimate Tuesday meal.

Wild Fish Wednesday: A visit to the fish counter at the store or your fish monger at your farmers market the day before makes fish on Wednesday easy peasy. Of course with fish, freshness is key, so buy it and cook it! If you’re not a big seafood fan, try this Hazelnut-Crusted Fish It’s made converts out of even the pickiest eaters. 

Veggie Thursday: It’s nice to have at least one day a week to focus on vegetables. Minimizing meat consumption is great for the planet and the wallet. Plus, it’s pretty cool to have a couple great vegan/vegetarian recipes under your belt, for when you end up hosting guests with different dietary needs. Who’s not up for a Baked Potato Night of fun loaded with lots of topping options (think grated cheese, steamed broccoli, chopped green onions, sour cream, and more)! 

One-Pot Friday: Fridays are perfect for a “set it and forget it” kind of affair. One-pot/one-sheet slow cooked meals are ideal for this. Here are a few recipes to get you started. 

Weekend Party: This one is kind of a wild card as we tailored each weekend around our activities and entertaining family and friends. I planned it so that we wouldn’t carry stress over into our weekend plans and activities. Who doesn’t love burgers and pizza. Especially to fit everyone’s food preferences! We made these two meals our family’s go-to for the weekends. However, in Damn Good Gluten Free, Pegs shares many recipes in her weekend chapter for inspiration. Having a little more time, you can gather friends and family for the ultimate BBQ, picnic or dinner that might take a little more time in preparation, but good leftovers for a meal during the week.  

Ready to meal plan and shop? Check out the following recipes by Peggy Curry:

Cheesy Baked Pasta

Taco Pie

Hazelnut-Crusted Fish

Or grab Peggy’s awesome cookbook, Damn Good Gluten Free, to get the full KIND Method breakdown plus 140 deliciously adaptable gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan/plant-based, and paleo recipes for every day of the week.

By Jessica Theroux / Photography Maren Caruso

THE FIRST BONE BROTH I EVER TASTED was made by Armida, a ninety-six-year-old sharecropper that I was documenting in the Lunigiana region of Italy. Earlier that morning, Armida had killed one of her prized chickens, stuffed it with bread and borage, and cooked it whole in a large pot. Later in the day, after its meat had been carved, the carcass went back into the pot, along with its head and feet, for a slow simmering in water. She said the resulting broth soothed her aching joints, and that it was also good for nursing mothers, children, and anyone with a sore tummy. It was a perfect example of how traditional elders know the practical health benefits of food, and how to put nothing to waste; the remains of a meal or butchering invariably ending up as a delicious broth that then becomes the basis for more meals—and nutrition.

People have been simmering bones, often along with meat scraps, vegetables, roots, and herbs, for centuries. In fact, humble bone-based broths, and the closely related stock, are the foundations of traditional and haute cuisines, homemade sauces, soups, stews, and braises, all around the world.

The inspiration was likely more than flavor. Leading nutrition education organization Weston A. Price Foundation says the health benefits of bone broth range from helping fight off a cold to improving skin and athletic performance to healing the digestive tract after a round of antibiotics or a celiac diagnosis. With that reputation it’s no wonder chicken soup is commonly called “Jewish penicillin.”

Armida and the millions of preindustrial home cooks before her knew what Weston A. Price Foundation president Sally Fallon explains in her book, Nourishing Traditions. Along with being an excellent source of calcium, magnesium, and potassium, the gelatin naturally imparted in bone broth is successful in the treatment of many intestinal disorders, and collagen aids rheumatoid arthritis.

Better still, it offers a kind of healing that’s available to anyone with access to a pot, water, a few animal bones, and a way to simmer them over low heat for an extended period of time. Beyond that, very little needs to be added to make a bone broth complete. A small amount of vinegar should be included to help pull the nutrients out of the bones and make them easily assimilated when consumed. But everything else is optional— and only sweetens the nutritional pot; fresh or cooked meat, or meaty bones, can be added for extra protein, naturally gelatin-rich feet or knuckles can be thrown in to boost gelatin levels, and a variety of vegetables, roots, seaweeds, and herbs can contribute flavor and a range of additional health benefits.

Dr. Lindy Woodard, an expert in pediatric integrative medicine in Mill Valley, California, explains another reason bone broth has stood the test of time and culinary evolution and should become part of your culinary repertoire: “My direct experience is that everyone tolerates it. The sickest kids, the leakiest guts, the most inflamed joints…it works for everybody, and makes everybody feel good. I can’t think of anything else like this, other than water.”

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Basic Bone Broth

There are two main benefits to making your own broth. The first is culinary; compared to even the highest-quality store-bought broth, a homemade one has more flavor. The second is price; buying it can be expensive, while making your own leverages leftovers you’d otherwise throw away. You can make bone broth on the stovetop, in the oven, or in a slow cooker (the best way to go if you don’t want the smell of broth wafting through your house; you can purchase one with a vapor seal, which holds in aromas, or plug it in in a closed room or garage). Most important is that you use bones from healthy, organically or pasture-raised animals, which tend to have more mineral- and nutrient-dense bones and will make for a very healthful bone broth. Don’t be daunted by the long cooking time involved in making bone broth; you can make a big batch at one time and freeze much of it, making subsequent meals much easier and more delicious. You will want to prepare your broth unsalted to allow for more control if you use it later in other dishes. Regardless, all bone broths are delicious to drink when simply seasoned with a little garlic, fresh herbs, and a pinch of salt. They also form the basis of wonderful sauces, stews, soups, and the liquid for braising meats and vegetables. Once prepared, bone broth can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to six months.

Servings 20 cups

Calories 1kcal

Ingredients

• 3 to 4 pounds bones preferably with some meaty parts (see the bone chart below for options)
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• Optional additions: onion peels carrots, celery, garlic, ginger, turmeric, kombu, or dried mushrooms

Instructions

• In a large pot, combine the bones, vinegar, and any optional additions with 6 quarts of water and slowly bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Skim off any foam that rises to the top, reduce the heat to a low simmer, and cook for the amount of time indicated in the chart below, based on the type of broth you are making. When the cooking time is complete, strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 1kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 1g

Bones to Pick
You can make bone broth with any of the bones highlighted in this chart— and use that broth to add flavor and nourishment to a variety of dishes, including the traditional preparations mentioned here.

Each year we partner with some of our favorite brands to give you the chance to win the very best of GF deliciousness—for 14 DAYS STRAIGHT! This year we have a whopping 116 prizes, too, and many of our prize partners are offering you special discounts, just in time for your holiday shopping!

How to Score Discounts and Enter to Win:

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When I started this magazine in 2014, Bread SRSLY was the first gluten-free bread company to prove world-class GF bread is possible. Moist, with beautiful texture, and superb flavor, it’s still the answer to this native San Franciscan’s cravings for real-deal sourdough bread. These prizes — offering tastes of the various phenomenal bread flavors plus their party-perfect dinner rolls — give you a taste of why I’m a huge fan.

Prize:
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I was a Breton lover long before I was GF; their crispy-flaky-buttery crackers are fantastic. When they launched gluten-free crackers with the same epic character, I became an even more serious loyalist. Their flax & sea salt flavors and herb & garlic flavors are an essential addition to any cheese tray, and even gluten-eaters will love them! Their nationwide availability makes them even easier to love. If you haven’t tried them yet, these prizes gives you your chance!

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When I was a teen, I used to tell kids I babysat that the best thing about being a grown-up is you can eat as much cookie dough as you want. This still seems right on to me, especially now that there’s totally safe, totally yummy gluten-free and vegan cookie dough by Whoa Dough. This dough is irresistible uncooked, but save a bit for the oven and you’ll be rewarded with chewy, soft, buttery vegan cookies. Bonus: Whoa!’s products have more healthful ingredients than the competition, as well as gluten-free cookie dough snack bars that are loved by kiddos (and their parents) and perfect for the lunchbox.

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In the kitchen, I’m the opposite of a gadget girl; I stock up on only essential items I need and use regularly. When possible, they’re also lovely to look at and very affordable. These are some of my faves. Those big ol’ tweezers? They’re a far more nimble tool than everyday tongs. A spoon rest is a must; even better when it’s a gorgeous one. I’ve been known to be iron deficient; I put the cute iron fish into the pot with stews and soups to impart whatever I’m cooking with some iron. And everyone needs a set of pretty, bendy, easily storable silicone trivets like the pretty teal one above (available in tons of other colors, too). Finally, that stitched fabric is a hot-pan-handle sleeve; it’s the thing that finally stopped me from forgetting fresh-from-the-oven handles and burning my hands. You can also find these favorites, more must-haves, and great gifts in our new Amazon store.

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When was the last time you had perfectly al dente, superbly flavored, fantastically fresh gluten-free pasta that cooks in 3 minutes? If you have access to Charlie’s Table’s handmade GF, vegan, top-nine-allergen-free pastas cut the good old-fashioned Italian way, the answer is anytime! I love everything about this pasta, including the variety of shapes to choose from — currently bucatini, elbow macaroni, garganelli, gemelli, and spaghetti. Plus you can order it online, freeze it, then thaw it whenever you wish!

Prize:
5 lucky winners will each receive 4 (9-ounce) Charlie’s Table gluten-free, fresh, vegan, top-9-allergen-free, kosher pastas of choice. Cuts include bucatini, elbow macaroni, garganelli, gemelli, and spaghetti. Value $69.95.

Special Discount:
Shop Charlie’s Table and use coupon code GFF23 for 50% OFF orders through Jan. 15, 2024!

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December 8: Canyon Bakehouse Bread Bonanza

An abundance of totally fantastic, perfectly textured, and aptly sturdy breads along with nationwide distribution in the bread aisle and freezer section make Canyon Bakehouse the best thing since, well, sliced bread! Plus all their delicious flavors are 100% whole grain gluten-free, not to mention free from dairy, nuts, soy, and GMOs! Canyon is my go-to for sandwiches and burger buns; I always have a couple of loaves and bags of buns on hand and in the freezer, and love that when I inevitably run out, I can find them at my local store!

Prize:
10 lucky winners will each receive 1 package of Canyon Bakehouse gluten-free Brioche Rolls, 1 package of Hawaiian Rolls, and 1 package of Heritage Style Honey White bread. Value $25.

Special Discount:
Shop Canyon Bakehouse and use code GFFCBH30 for 30% OFF orders until Dec 20, 2023!

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December 9: Délice Glacé Festive French Meringues

I love discovering wonderful boutique companies making special gluten-free things just for us. Sweet and stylish Délice Glacé, out of the San Francisco Bay Area, is exactly that. The family-run artisanal confectionery specializes in stunning handmade French meringues in a variety of elegant shapes and flavors. All of their light, delicious treats are gluten-free, dairy-free, hand-piped, and made with natural flavors and real fruit. They’re also beautifully packaged and perfect for gifting to someone deserving, including you!

Prize:
4 lucky winners will each receive a gorgeous holiday meringue gift box, which includes meringues in flavors of Bulgarian rose, vanilla, chocolate, and peppermint meringues, plus a seasonal meringue pop. Value $39.95.

Special Discount:
Shop Délice Glacé and use code LOVEGFF for 15% OFF everything!

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December 10: Jovial & Bionaturae Pasta Night Perfection

There is never a time that I’m without at least one box of Jovial organic brown rice spaghetti. It’s been a cupboard staple of mine since it liberated me more than a decade ago from the sad realities of lesser-than dried GF pastas. The texture, structure, and flavor of Jovial’s dried pastas — all of which are organic and certified GF — repeatedly prove we never have to compromise in our pursuit of excellent gluten-free pasta, whether we’re seeking great spaghetti, penne, mafalda, fusilli, egg tagliatelle, farfalle, manicotti, lasagna, casrecce, shells, or mac and cheese! Its sister brand, Bionaturae, rounds out any Italian feast with excellent-quality sauce-making staples straight from Italy.

Prize:
5 lucky winners will each receive a $50 gift card to Jovial’s online shop.

Special Discount:
Shop Jovial and use code GFF15 for 15% off. Cannot be combined with other offers or previously discounted items. Valid through 3/1/24.

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December 11: WOW Baking Company Coffee and Treats Windfall

Sometimes nothing but a great cookie will do. Fortunately for cookie lovers like me, WOW Baking Company makes satisfying such cravings easy. Their delicious, prettily packaged cookies come soft-baked, and as big hefty cookies or small bites; fresh-to-devour or in shelf-stable pouches; and in an abundance of incredibly yummy flavors, including snickerdoodle, strawberries and cream, triple chocolate chunk, Vermont maple, peanut butter, peanut butter chocolate chip, Oregon oatmeal, lemon burst, key lime white chocolate, birthday cake, and seasonal sensations like pumpkin spice or peppermint-chocolate brownies! Plus they’re widely distributed for easy access. I keep a collection of their shelf-stable selections in the cupboard for snacks, road trips, and anytime satisfaction!

Prize:
5 lucky winners will each receive a delicious holiday box filled with everything you need for fantastic cookie breaks: 2 brownies, 4 holiday cookies, 2 packages of their local coffee, a coffee mug, plus a $30 eGift card to WOWbaking.com, and a sample of the newest cookie flavor! VALUE $65.

Special Discount:
Shop Wow Baking Company and use code GFF Holiday15 at checkout for 15% OFF your order until January 31, 2024!

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December 12: Sensationally Crunchy, Munchy Favalicious Snacks

I’m rarely excited about packaged snacks, but Nuttee Bean’s Favalicious whole roasted fava beans have me chomping with joy. The salty snack is like a majorly leveled-up corn nut! Vegan, gluten-free, and keto-friendly it’s got all the same crunch-and-munch satisfaction only these taste way better, are made from beans that are lightly roasted expeller-pressed high-oleic sunflower oil, and seasoned with natural flavors. Packed with protein and fiber and available in irresistible flavor combos like tangy salt and vinegar, perky chili and lime, and feisty wasabi and ginger, they’re one of my new favorite go-tos for a satisfying readymade snack.

Prize:
17 lucky winners will each receive a Nuttee Bean Favalicious 12-pack featuring three flavors: Salt and Vinegar, Chili and Lime, and Wasabi and Ginger. Value: $29.99

Special Discount:
Shop Nuttee Bean and use code favalicious for 25% OFF your order through February 29, 2024.

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December 13: MYBREAD Soft-Pretzel Palooza

If you don’t know about MYBREAD, you don’t know that they’re an epic source for fantastically light and yummy gluten-free breads, including unicorns like flatbread pitas, breadsticks, and most recently plant-based, top-8-allergen-free soft pretzel slider buns! All of their fresh-from-the-oven breads are totally delicious, vegan, and free from dairy, eggs, nuts, and soy, too! Their pretzel bites and pretzel slider buns (!) are the ones I grab whenever it’s time for an excellent salt-kissed, tender-chewy gluten-free pretzel experience — which means pretty much anytime!

Prize:
10 lucky winners will each receive 1 Soft Pretzel Bite Sample Pack (1 pouch Classic with Salt, 1 pouch Cinnamon & Sugar) and a case (three 4-packs) of NEW Soft Pretzel Slider Buns. Value $55.

Special Discount:
Shop MYBREAD and use code GFF20 for 20% OFF your order and free shipping on orders over $60 until December 31, 2023.

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December 14: ZĒGO Food’s Pure, Perfect Superfoods

I don’t know any company that works harder than ZĒGO to offer the purest, healthiest, and most nutritious foods and ingredients. This is part of the reason I’ve been a huge fan since I started GFF 10 years ago. The other part is the food itself, especially their double-protein organic oats. I’m obsessed with them. Purity-verified for over 500 pesticides, heavy metals, gluten, and allergens and glyphosate-free, their taste and texture are next-level fantastic, just like the rest of ZĒGO’s products, which includes muesli, plant protein powder, and fruit and veggie bars.

Prize:
10 lucky winners will each receive 1 package of Double Protein Oats, 1 package of Muesli, and 1 package of Pure Protein Powder! Value $53.

Special Discount:
Shop ZĒGO Foods and use code GFFMAG2023 for 20% OFF your order.

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There is no shortage of dietary advice for food-lovers dealing with chronic conditions, autoimmune diseases, gut issues, blood sugar instability, and just plain fatigue. Many so-called therapeutic diets with lofty promises are incredibly restrictive, depriving us of the joys of eating our favorite comforting foods. Not Carbivore: 130 Healthy Recipes to Stop Fearing Carbs and Embrace the Comfort Foods You Love by blogger, gluten-free chef, and autoimmune disease advocate Phoebe Lapine.

Her Carbivore cookbook is packed with informative and practical science-based strategies. Along with 130 unapologetically carb-forward recipes are divided into chapters by type of carb family — rice, noodles, and spuds, to name a few, Phoebe teaches us how to prepare and enjoy the carbohydrates that please us while mitigating adverse effects on the body.

Her secret? Nutrient-dense, gluten-free, low-FODMAP recipes that contain fiber, healthy fats, and protein (what Phoebe calls “carb companions”) to slow digestion, minimize inflammation, and limit blood sugar spikes.

The Carbivore cookbook recipes include breakfast ideas, sides, complete nourishing meals and even a few low-sugar desserts. Above all, Phoebe’s philosophy is balance, and in this informative book, we learn how to incorporate the foods we love into a diet that is gut-friendly, nutrient-dense, and easy on the body’s metabolism.

You can buy the book here, but before that you can get a taste of the deliciousness you’ll find in her Carbivore cookbook and Phoebe’s approach to food by tapping any of the recipe images below to go straight to the recipe.

Carbivore cookbook’s Banana–Nut Crunch Granola

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Carbivore cookbook’s Sweet & Sour Moroccan Chicken-Rice Casserole

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Carbivore cookbook’s Inside-Out Egg Roll Noodles

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Carbivore cookbook’s Phoebe Lapine

Phoebe is also the author of SIBO Made Simple: 90 Healing Recipes and Practical Strategies to Rebalance Your Gut for Good and The Wellness Project: How I Learned to Do Right by My Body, Without Giving Up My Life.

I thought I had my latke recipe squared away: squeeze out the water from the grated potatoes and fine-grated onion, use potato starch instead of flour as a binder, add egg and lots of salt, and fry in enough hot oil to get crispy exteriors and soft, fluffy interiors.  Ta-da: the best latkes.

Then I talked to my friend Craig Stoll.

Craig is the James Beard Award-winning chef behind the beloved San Francisco restaurant, Delfina. He’s also the guy who, along with his wife/partner, Anne, sold more than 1,000 local orders of his insanely good dozen pre-cooked frozen latkes in the first five days they were offered.

I quickly learned there are more steps that can be taken to get to the best latkes. 

Craig uses russets, egg, potato starch, and salt, too. But he also puts his whole, unpeeled russet potatoes into a pot with water, brings it to a boil, drains the potatoes the literal second the water begins boiling, then refrigerates them overnight. He swears this preliminary step not only prevents oxidation of the potatoes to a large degree but also makes them dryer and easier to work with — there’s literally no water to squeeze out! He also blots his grated onions on paper towels after adding them to a fine strainer and pressing out as much liquid as possible. 

His oil of choice? Rice bran.  

Follow his tips and you’ll have the ultimate creamy-crisp latkes every single time.

Here are a few other tips worth following, fresh from the gffmag.com kitchen:

Latke-Making Tips

• Stick with russet potatoes. Their high starch content makes for the best latkes!
  
• Follow Craig’s advice: bring whole, unpeeled russet potatoes and cold water to a boil, immediately drain and refrigerate until cold. It’s the ultimate game-changer.
  
• Use either the large-hole side of a box grater or a food processor with the grater attachment to grate the potatoes (and carrots and/or beets or other vegetables, if using).
  
• Grate the onions super-fine with the small-hole side of a box grater.
  
• Always remove as much water as possible from your grated vegetables, including onions. There’s no need to do this with potatoes if you boil then chill them first. But you’ll want to transfer your grated onions to a fine-mesh sieve and press out as much water as you can. Don’t have time to boil and chill potatoes, grate and wrap them in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out the excess water by twisting the towel as hard as you can. 
  
• Use potato starch instead of a GF flour as a binder. If you capture your potato water when you drain them, then let it sit, you can even pour off the water and be left with usable potato starch! But store-bought potato starch is great, too.
  
• Use a flax egg or other vegan egg substitute if you want vegan latkes. They work perfectly. 
  
• Go heavy on the salt. Latkes need it!
  
• Add salt just before cooking; salt inspires the vegetables to release more water. Last-minute salting stops the batter from getting wetter before cooking. 
  
• Cook latkes in an oil with a high smoke point. Latkes take time to cook, and they need an oil that allows for patience. Follow Craig’s lead with rice bran or reach for canola or peanut. 
  
• Cook latkes in enough oil that they’re halfway submerged. This ensures crispy results plus more fully cooked interiors. 
  
• Make sure the oil is super hot before adding your dollops of latke batter. If you have a thermometer, you can check the oil to make sure it is about 375°F.
  
• If you need to add more oil as you go, make sure to heat it to temperature before adding more latke batter. 
  
• Drain your fried latkes on paper-towel-lined baking sheets and keep them in one layer in a warm (200°F) oven as you make the next batch.
  
• Latkes are best eaten right out of the frying pan, but they do freeze well. To do so, spread the latkes in one layer on a baking sheet and freeze for 1 to 2 hours. Place latkes in a zip-top bag with parchment paper between layers and remove as much air as possible. Freeze, then, when desired, reheat on baking sheets in 350°F oven until lightly sizzling.

Ready to make some latkes? Try these recipes:

GF/DF Latkes with Horseradish Cashew Cream and Caviar

Curry-Carrot Latkes with Mango Chutney and Yogurt

Herbed Latkes with Smoked Salmon and Sour Cream

Beet Latkes with Green Apple and Fennel Relish

See Craig Stoll’s whole latke recipe plus a story about his latkes

FOR COOKING

Giant Tweezers

I learned about these from one of our wonderful recipe testers, who used them when working in a Michelin-ranked San Francisco restaurant kitchen. They give you way more dexterity than everyday kitchen tongs, allowing you to gently turn hot items (Hello, bacon!) in the pan or remove them to a plate. When I found out they’re under ten bucks, I ordered a pair immediately! Get it here

Handle Sleeves

I love love love these. You only need to grab a burning-hot handle once to know why a sleeve is critical. With these in the kitchen, you’ll get in the habit of sliding one on after removing any hot pan from the oven or cooking with a full stove and lots of heat sources. Plus, they’re super cheap. Get it here

Elegant Spoon Rest

It’s embarrassing how many years I spent in the kitchen without something to rest my messy wooden and stainless spoons on. Once I got a spoon rest, it became an essential allowing for me to minimize my mess, even though I’m a messy cook! Get it here

Lemon/Lime Squeezer

Citrus is expensive! It’s also sometimes hard to squeeze. This gadget helps get the most juice out of lemons and limes while keeping out the pesky seeds. Get it here

Iron Fish

How often have you been concerned with an iron deficiency? For me, it’s not as rare as I’d like. That’s where this cute little fish comes in handy. Pop it into your soups and stews and it will release some supplemental iron into your meals. Clean it and tuck it away and it’ll be ready to be reused. I dare say it works swimmingly! Get it here

Bamboo Salt Keeper

A long time ago I was at a ceremony to fill and bury a cooking-related time capsule. Everyone in attendance brought something they thought important to contribute. Famed California-cuisine pioneer Alice Waters was there and contributed a container of salt, explaining how important salt is as to amplifying the flavors of food. She’s right. Salt can turn a blah dish to an Aha! dish with a quick sprinkle and stir. This sweet little eco-friendly bamboo salt keeper makes sure you have this magical ingredient close at hand. It also has a magnetic swivel top, which is great for one-hand operation; it also keeps the salt clean and dry when not in use. Get it here

Paring Knife Set

My amazing editor, Cindy Rice has this color-coded set and uses it every single day. The knives are the perfect size when you don’t need your big clunky chef’s knife. The serrated one is perfect for slicing peppers and tomatoes. The sharp middle one is great for hard or soft cheeses, and the small curved one works well for hulling strawberries and slicing soft fruits like peaches. Plus they’re so cute! The trio makes a great gift for college students, newlyweds, or anyone with a kitchen! Get it here

Guittard Semisweet Chocolate Chips

Okay. So these aren’t exactly cooking equipment. But when I’m cooking, I often crave a hit of chocolate. These spectacular-tasting chips from historic San Francisco chocolate makers are just the things. Any left go into my baking! Get it here

KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer with Pouring Shield 

This beauty is a workhorse that every home cook should have. It does everything from mixing, whipping, kneading and more to even making pasta or grating with additional attachments. Use it to make fancy dishes and to whip up that brownie mix or fresh whipped cream — it’s guaranteed to earn its keep. Get it here

Cuisinart Food Processor

Another necessary kitchen workhorse, the food processor makes slicing, chopping, and grating an absolute breeze. It’s my sous chef for Thanksgiving prep, latkes, and anytime I need to get a big chopping job done quickly. Get it here

Natural Peanut Butter Mixer

How many times have you battled to recombine compact nut butter and its oil? This gadget helps you effortlessly win the war, and it fits most nut butter jars. Get it here

FOR SERVING

Silicone Trivets

I have some solid trivets, but I love these because they’re pretty and pliable; they are bendable and can be tucked into drawers with ease and look pretty on any table too. Get it here

Ergonomic Ice Cream Scoop

Is this ice cream scoop really that different from an old-fashioned one? YES! it has a pointy edge that cuts through rock-hard pints, plus an ergonomic design that really makes it easier on your hand and wrist to scoop our your favorite flavor. It comes in a nice box, too, which makes it a great idea for gift-giving. Get it here

Maldon Salt

I have a box of this flat, flaky, clean-tasting salt next to the stove. A classic finishing salt, it has gazillions of uses. Try it on eggs, chocolate chip cookies, baked potatoes, steak, or anything that needs a little extra flavor and texture. Get it here

Butter Crock for Counter

There’s nothing more delightful than soft, ready-to-spread butter when you need it. This countertop airtight butter keeper is not just pretty, it also helps ensure butter stays soft, creamy and ready to spread without giving access to my butter-loving cats! Get it here

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Welcome to our 2024 holiday giveaway!

Each year we partner with some of our favorite brands to give you the chance to win the very best of GF deliciousness! This year we have a whopping 87 awesome prizes to share. Read on to learn how to enter to win them!

How to Enter to Win:

Enter between December 1 to midnight PST on December 14, 2024. Randomly selected winners will be announced here on December 15, 2024.

Good luck, Happy Holidays, and thank you so much for being part of our GF family! We are so grateful for you!

Scroll to see what’s up for grabs and learn more about GF brands you should know about.

Enter below where it says “ENTER HERE:” and follow its prompts for many ways to enter to win!

Warmly,

Great Holiday Giveaway Prizes

December 1: Canyon Bakehouse Breakfast Breads

I love Canyon Bakehouse, and who doesn’t? The sheer array of delicious, wonderfully textured gluten-free breads is enough to make any GF bread lover cry with joy. Their national availability makes them that much more easy to adore. This year, we celebrate their super-yummy breakfast breads, including their trio of tasty bagel flavors, their newly resurrected and greatly missed cinnamon-raisin bread, and ready-to-toast English muffins!

Prize:
2 lucky winners will each receive a grand prize of all 5 of their breakfast breads: cinnamon raisin, English muffins, everything bagels, deli bagels, and plain bagels. Value $40.
5 lucky winners will each receive 3 free bread coupons! Value $25.

Learn more about Canyon Bakehouse

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December 2: Breton Crackers and Bento Gift Pack

I can’t tell you how excited I was the first time I saw that Breton makes GF crackers! Their buttery-crispy discs of goodness are so tasty, they’re one of my regular go-tos for straight-from-the-box snacking. But they’re also perfect for party platters and lunch boxes. This year’s winners will get to share the excitement — plus get a cute bento box for snack packing!

Prize:
10 lucky winners will each receive 1 box of Breton Gluten Free Flax & Sea Salt, 1 box of Breton Gluten Free Herb & Garlic, 1 branded bento box, PLUS 2 $1 off Breton coupons. Value $30.

Learn more about Breton
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December 3: Ethel’s Dessert Bars Collection

If you’ve tried Ethel’s Baking Company dessert bars you already know they are beyond fantastic with their shortbread-like bases and luscious toppings and textures. Plus, they have so many flavors, there’s always something for everybody — if you’re generous enough to share (I tend to love and hoard them all.)! Lucky winners can keep or share this bounty of bars!

Prize:
20 lucky winners will each receive a Bestseller Bundle including their top 6 flavors, containing 1 4ct tray each of Pecan Dandy, Turtle Dandy, Cinnamon Crumble, Raspberry Crumble, Lemon Crumble, and Brownie, PLUS a coupon to get 1 free Ethel’s product at any local store that carries them. Value $55.

Learn more about Ethel’s Baking Company

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December 4: Gluten Free Meister Ramen

Unicorn alert: this is your ticket to epic GF instant ramen, FINALLY! Gluten Free Meister, part of Japan’s third-generation Kobayashi Noodle brand, is the real-deal: slurptastic, perfectly textured GF instant noodles in thick ‘n’ rich broths available in a variety of flavors. Plus they’re all vegan or vegetarian, non GMO and MSG, and made in a dedicated gluten-free facility. This is the first GF ramen that we want to eat again and again. Winners of this prize featuring the flavors shown here, plus snack versions, are sure to feel the same.

Prize:
5 lucky winners will each receive 9 single-serving Gluten Free Meister ramens, including Tonkotsu Ramen, Miso Ramen, Shoyu Ramen, Snack Ramen Tonkotsu Flavor, Snack Ramen Miso Flavor, and Snack Ramen Shoyu Flavor. Value $32.

Learn more about Gluten Free Meister

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December 5: Queen Street Bagels & Breakfast Breads

In case you haven’t heard, Canada-based Queen Street Bakery now brings its bagel royalty to Whole Foods nationwide! We’re talking the kind of snappy-chewy, moist-delicious goodness found in real-deal bagels, plus a good amount of fiber, protein, and omega 3s! We’re so into them at my house. The winners of this prize will be too — not to mention score their chia loaf and be one of the first to try Queen Street’s BRAND NEW English muffins — hitting stores in December 2024!

Prize:
5 lucky winners will each receive 1 (4-pack) of Everything bagels, 1 (4-pack) of Chia and Flax Seed bagels, 1 (4-pack) of Cinnamon Raisin bagels, 1 loaf of Chia Classic bread, and 1 (6-pack) of the English muffins. Value $40.

Learn more about Queen Street Bakery

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December 6: Cult Crackers Collection

Our NorCal neighbor and friend Dianna makes her fabulous, nutrient-dense, totally sturdy, crunchy, small-batch Cult Crackers by hand in a GF kitchen to ensure love and satisfaction in every seedy, flavorful bite. Made with six powerhouse seeds, these crackers are all the rage at gourmet grocers and on my cheese boards, but I also keep some in the car for anytime satisfaction. Winners can follow my lead.

Prize:
5 lucky winners will each receive 2 bags of Classic Seed Crackers, and 2 bags of Crunchy Cassava Crackers. Value $32.

Learn more about Cult Crackers

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December 7: Whoa Dough Plant-Based Cookie Snacks

How I wish Whoa Dough was around when my daughter was little. Their array of cookie-dough snack bars make eating certified GF — and non-GMO, plant-based, vegan, and free from soy, dairy, eggs, and the top-8 allergen free (two flavors contain nuts) downright delicious. Plus they’re now available at Targets everywhere, so no more snack desperation on the road! Bonus: Whoa Dough also makes plant-based raw cookie dough that bakes up great, if you can resist eating it right out of the bag. Winners of this prize can try ’em all!

Prize:
10 lucky winners will each receive 10-packs of the following snack bar flavors: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Sprinkle Sugar Cookie Dough, and Brownie Batter, plus 1 Variety Pack, 1 Pack of Chocolate Chip Ready to Bake Cookie Dough, 1 Pack of Sugar Ready to Bake Cookie Dough, and some cute branded shopping notepads. Value $120

Learn more about Whoa Dough

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December 8: ZĒGO Food’s Pure Oats and Superfoods

I greatly admire ZEGO owner Colleen Cavanaugh for two reasons: she tirelessly works to create superior, totally delicious natural food products that are purity verified against all the bad stuff — including pesticides and heavy metals — and she sells the best oats ever (with twice the protein to boot). Winners will taste the difference, as I do every time I use her exceptional oats for cookies and granola. I love her no-yucky-stuff plant protein, too.

Prize:
5 lucky winners will each receive one of each of ZEGO products, including: double protein oats, cinnamon twist muesli, apple cranberry muesli, cinnamon & spice superfood blend and blueberry lemon poppy superfood blend. Value $45.

Learn more about ZEGO

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December 9: Bread SRSLY Sourdough Trio

Just over 10 years ago, in our very first issue of GFF Magazine (it was a print mag back then), we featured Sadie, the owner of San Francisco-based vegan, GF sourdough Bread SRSLY. Hers was the first bread I’d had since going GF 14 years before, and as a native San Franciscan, I was blown away at how good her sourdough was. A decade later, it’s even more SRSLY delicious — and more widely available. This is the GFCO-certified-gluten-free bread I happily toast and eat with nothing but salted butter, just like I did as a kid. Lucky winners can follow my lead.

Prize:
5 lucky winners will each receive a mixed pack of three Bread SRSLY gluten-free sourdough bestsellers: Classic, Seeded, and Cinnamon Raisin. Value $50.

Learn more about Bread SRSLY

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December 10: Absolutely Gluten Free Cracker Collection

I love the taste and texture of Absolutely Gluten Free crackers and flatbreads. They are mild enough to pair with anything but have hints of salt and seasonings that make me return for more straight from the box. Even better, their sturdy, good-textured extra-long flatbreads and little square crackers pair perfectly with cheese spreads – and can hold up to them, too. Winners will get loaded up with cracker goodness.

Prize:
6 lucky winners will receive 8 boxes of Absolutely Gluten Free Crackers and Flatbreads: 2 Everything Flatbreads, 2 Original Flatbreads, 2 Original Crackers, and 2 Onion cracker. Value $40.

Learn more about Absolutely Gluten Free

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December 11: New York Bakery Texas Toast

The first thing I learned to cook as a kid was garlic bread. I loved everything about it — how light and fluffy it was, its spongy center sogged with buttery, garlicky goodness, and its crunchy crust. That joy became a distant memory when I went gluten-free … until I recently got my hands on New York Bakery’s Gluten Free Texas Toast. Made in a dedicated gluten-free facility, GFCO certified and packaged in frozen single-serving slices and easily heated in the oven, these fully-flavored slabs deliver a totally satisfying gluten-free garlic bread experience. Bonus: they have a five cheese Texas toast flavor, too! Lucky winners will taste both for themselves!

Prize:

3 lucky winners will each receive two boxes of New York Bakery Gluten-Free Texas Toast, including one box of Five Cheese variety and one box of Real Garlic variety. Value $15.

Learn more about New York Bakery Gluten Free Texas Toast.

December 12: GFF Magazine Mystery Box

Before we went digital, we were a paper magazine available in stores nationwide. Made with thick paper and lush photography, each issue was essentially a cookbook garnished with stories, gluten-free travel guides, and product recommendations plus behind the scenes peeks at what we were up to. These sweet reminders are usable keepsakes and testiments to our commitment to gluten-free greatness. Lucky winners will get their own collection of GFF back issues plus some treats we’re digging now.

Prize:

5 lucky winners will each receive a GFF mystery box featuring a selection of collectible GFF Magazine print back issues plus other tasty gluten-free treats. Value: $75.

Learn more about gffmag.com

December 13: Brazeau Tricot Cashmere Coat

One of my dear friends, Laurie Brazeau, is half of the duo behind designer cashmere knit brand Brazeau Tricot, (pronounced BRA-zo TREE-cot) and the chic Malibu boutique, Crôwn. Laurie only works with the finest cashmere, cuts on the bias, and designs for real-life women’s bodies and lifestyles. This means her sustainable, slow-fashion cashmere is not just amazingly soft, comfortable, form-fitting, and chic — it’s washable! The lucky winner of this prize — her bestselling “pub coat,” which doubles as a travel blanket — will experience snuggly style at its finest!

Prize:
One lucky winner will receive a Brazeau Tricot cashmere pub coat. Value $750.

Learn more about Brazeau Tricot

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