A Baby, Hospital Food, Gluten Free Expo, and a GIVEAWAY! (CLOSED)

GIVEAWAY CLOSED. 

CONGRATULATIONS TO COMMENTER #6, JACLYN! 

(Winner picked using random.org.)

As I mentioned in my previous post, I just had my 3rd baby! She's an absolute sweetheart!

I've got to tell you about the food they had at the hospital where I had her. There was a menu that I could order from anytime of day and there were tons of gluten free options! I had grilled ham and cheese sandwiches, tortilla wraps, cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, and french toast. All gluten free and delicious! It was seriously heaven. In fact, we were anxious to go home, but we stayed a few extra hours because I wanted to have my lunch there so I could get some more yummy treats.

The tortilla wrap was especially yummy and made me want to get some gluten free tortillas so I could make it on my own. I'm trying to remember exactly what was in it. I think it was a California something or other wrap. It had chicken, bacon, avocado, lettuce, and other stuff. Yeah, I really don't remember, I guess (I did just give birth ;) ). Basically, make sure you have the bacon, avocado and chicken and then add whatever else sounds good to you.

But what about the gluten free tortillas? Well, Rudi's Gluten-Free Bakery now sells them, so you can get some from them! Here's some more info:

Rudi’s Gluten Free’s new tortillas come in three varieties including Plain, Spinach and Fiesta flavors. The new tortillas offer a soft, pliable base for a yummy sandwich wrap or burrito. As with all of Rudi’s Gluten-Free products, the tortillas are made with only the highest quality, wholesome ingredients, and are certified gluten-free and carry the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) seal.

Sounds good, right? I'm especially excited for the spinach wraps.

And guess what?! One of you can win some awesome Rudi's products in honor of the Gluten Free Expo coming up. Here's what you'll get:

• Samples of Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery’s new tasty Gluten-Free Tortillas
• A Rudi’s Gluten-Free T-shirt and magnet
• A tortilla warmer
• A cookbook filled with delicious gluten-free recipes

 Pretty cool, right? And all you have to do to enter is comment and tell me whether or not you're going to the Gluten Free Expo this Saturday, Oct. 13 (don't worry, even if you're not going you're still entered to win just the same ;) ).  Trust me when I say you don't want to miss the expo. Rudi's will be there, so if you don't win the giveaway you'll still have a chance to sample their delicious products. 

The giveaway will end Friday, October 12, at midnight (Utah time). You don't have to live in Utah to enter.

So... will you be at the expo?

Guten Free Expo is Coming!

If you live in Utah, be sure to check this out! I helped out with it last year and let me tell you, it's awesome!

Go hungry because there are tons of samples! And be prepared to take lots of goodies home too.

There will be a free pancake breakfast for the first 1000 people through the door featuring Grandpa's Kitchen pancakes (my favorite!).

See you there! (I'll be the one walking around with my adorable new baby girl, Emma - born Sept. 27.)

Udi’s Gluten Free Foods: Info

I learned a lot from helping out with the Udi’s booth at the Gluten Free Expo.  I learned what peoples favorite Udi’s products are, what questions they asked the most, and what the answers to those questions were.  Here’s my list of the things that stood out most.  Feel free to ask any other questions you might have and I’ll do my best to answer (I love answering questions, so helping at a booth was perfect for me!).

• Udi’s is pronounced “oo-dies.”  Before becoming a Udi’s Ambassador I said “you-dies” and realized about half the people at the expo did too.  So now you know how to say it :).  (It’s a man’s name, fyi.)
• Udi’s is based out of Denver, Colorado. 
• Most people’s favorite Udi’s products are the breads (obviously) and the bagels, though the muffins and hot dog buns also got a lot of talk.
• Udi’s products can be found at most Smith’s, Whole Foods, other health food stores, Winco’s, and many Associated food stores (Macey’s, Harmons, etc.).  You can check the store locator for stores near you (they also have a locator to find restaurants that use Udi’s products).
• Udi’s flash freezes their products right after baking them, then ships them frozen.  It’s up to the store manager whether or not they put them on the shelves or in the freezer section, so if you can’t find the products check both places (or just ask an employee).  
• Udi’s products have a shelf life of 7 days before needing to either be eaten or frozen.  If your store displays them on the shelf then check the date to know how long you have (the store should have put it on the bag when they received the delivery).   
• People have a hard time finding the hot dog buns.  Most seemed to have luck at Whole Foods. 
• If there’s ever an Udi’s product you’d like to purchase, but the store doesn’t have it (like hot dog buns), ask the manager if they can start carrying it.  If they carry Udi’s products, they have the ability to order any of the products they want.
• You can also ask stores that don’t carry Udi’s if they could start.  If they get enough interest hopefully they’ll start carrying it.
• The cookies are not dairy free, but the rest of Udi’s products are (including the amazing double chocolate muffins).
• Udi’s has a ton of delicious gluten free products and are always working on creating more.  Breads, bagels, pizza crust, muffins, cookies, granola, and hot dog/hamburger buns.  Multiple flavors of all. 
• The newest bread is Millet-Chia.  It’s very tasty and has a lot of protein and fiber.  Good stuff.
• People LOVE Udi’s products!  More than half of the people who came to the table shared some sort of personal story about Udi’s.  How they eat a muffin or bagel every morning for breakfast, how their family goes through at least 2 loaves of bread a week because they all love it, how they don’t know how they’d live without Udi’s…  Seriously.  People love it.  Most also thanked us, which made it a really fun booth to help out with. :) 

So there you have it. If you haven’t tried Udi’s products yet trust me when I say you need to.  It is good stuff.  I like to keep a loaf of bread in my freezer, so that I can have my toast (with either pb&j or Nutella on it) and grilled cheese sandwiches whenever I want.  So good!   

It's Coming! 2011 Gluten Free Expo

The 2011 Gluten Free Expo 

is less than a month away!  

YAY!!!

October 8, 2011

9 am - 4 pm

South Towne Exposition Center

Trust me when I say you want to go to this.  First, check out the list of vendors here.  Most will be giving out samples, coupons, and freebies.  Yum!  I recommend skipping either breakfast or lunch (depending on what time you go).  I think you'll have plenty to fill you up there. 

Also, yours truly will be there.

I really need to figure out what I'm going to do... 

Any suggestions?  :) 

2011 Gluten Free Expo

Are you going?  This is the 2nd year for this expo and trust me, you want to go.
Last year there were TONS of amazing samples, freebies, coupons, and more.  And that was the first year.  This year should be even better. Here are some details:

Date:  October 8, 2011
Time:  9 am - 4 pm
Place:  South Towne Expo Center
Price:  $7 or $21 family 4 pass (This is a seriously amazing price!  Especially considering everything you'll get out of it!)

Check out the list of vendors here.
Notice anything especially cool?  How about this:

Yep, that's me (well, it's my too-big-for-the-page blog logo... we're working at fixing that).  I'm going to be a vendor there, so be sure to come say hi when you go!

I've got a link to the Expo on my sidebar, so you can always find the info easily.

I'm so excited for it!

Gluten Free Expo in Utah- this Saturday!

Clear your calendar for Saturday, October 9th, so you can attend Utah's First Gluten Free Expo!

Click on picture to go to Expo website

Seriously, how cool is that?!  And the price is great!  Check out what it includes:  free gluten free pancake breakfast, kids corner (with cotton candy, bounce house and more), gluten free samples, an expert presentation, and tons more!

If you or someone you know is on a gluten free diet, be sure to check this out!


P.S.  The gluten free pancakes will be the new Gluten Free Bisquick (delicious!).  Be on the lookout for a review and Gluten Free Bisquick giveaway!