Welcome 2010!

During 2009, I had the chance to sample some delicious gluten-free foods. The list below is my "top five" for 2009. Give these products a try in 2010. I think you will enjoy them. And, I want to hear what gluten-free foods you loved in 2009! Leave your favorites in the comment section.

Without further ado, my top five gluten-free pre-made goodies of 2009...

Joan's Gluten-Free Bagels

I love Joan's bagels! They taste amazing, toast beautifully and, most importantly, have the chew of a wheat-filled bagel. This is one pre-made gluten-free baked good I always have in my freezer.

Udi's Bread

This summer I sampled Udi's bread for the first time at the Fancy Food Show in NYC. I know they are slowly making their way into supermarkets. While I usually make my sandwich bread from scratch, Udi's is an excellent alternative. Their gluten-free white bread is divine! The flavor and texture is the best I've ever sampled in a pre-made gluten-free bread.

Erewhon Crispy Rice with Mixed Berries Cereal on my list? Yeah! Gluten-free breakfast can be a pain to deal with during the week. While I am happy General Mills now has gluten-free offerings, a girl can't live on Chex alone. I love Erewhon's Crispy Rice with Mixed Berries. This cereal is basically a gluten-free version of Rice Krispies with the addition of dehydrated fruits.

Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free Oatmeal I can't tell you how excited I was to see Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free Oatmeal come back in 2009! The company had offered the product in the past but it went missing for a bit bit due to production issues. Well, it's back now I couldn't be happier. I bake with it and I enjoy it on cold mornings. If you haven't tried gluten-free oatmeal, do yourself a favor and pick up a bag of Bob's. It is just as good (if not better) than you remember.

Schar Table Crackers These crackers might not be new to the market but they are new to me! Schar is slowing reaching my area and I am smitten with their crackers. Of course, I wish (really, really, really wish) these crackers had a sprinkle of salt on the top. However, they are crisp and perfect with cheese. So, I won't complain too loudly about the lack of salt. This is another gluten-free product I usually have kicking around in my pantry. They are a wee bit pricey but worth it!