Notes from GF Newbies July 14, 2014

Month 1

Where to shop
-HyVee has best selection for just starting out; it is convenient it's all in one aisle. 10% off ALL Health Market items on Wednesdays at all HyVee's.  If you shop the HyVee on George Mills in WDM on Saturdays it's also 10% off.
-Trader Joe's has compiled a list of their GF items.
-Walmart
-Whole Foods
-Fareway has a GF section, but make sure you double check that the item is labeled GF.
-Aldi's
-Costco

Kitchen: Items to think about
-If it's a shared kitchen, have separate toasters, butter, jelly, peanut butter, etc. and other items that could be cross contaminated.
-Colander
-Nylon spoons/spatulas
-Grill
-Cutting Board
-Stoneware


Favorite GF Stuff & recent items we have tried (& liked!)
-Udi's GF tortillas (freezer section at HyVee)
-Mary's Gone Crackers
-Van's Cinnamon Heaven cereal
-Special K GF popcorn chips
-Scratch Cupcake has GF options
-Gusto's pizza & they have desserts from Sweet Rewards
-Sweet Rewards bakery in Waukee (like them on Facebook)

Other
-Pamela's Baking Mix is the best deal at Whole Foods
-when baking, bake mini loaves, not a whole loaf for a better turn out
-Apps to try: Shopwell; ipiit
-Cheesecake factory has a GF menu