Gluten Free Expo at the Southtowne Center (Sandy, Utah)

As I mentioned on the Gluten Free in SLC Facebook page, I headed out to the Gluten Free Expo on Saturday. I have to admit I was much too busy eating little brownies on toothpicks and filling my shopping bag with free samples to take many pictures, but there were a few great things there to point out.

Look at all that! I came home and dumped it out on the counter, and sorted through all the great coupons for foods too! The day started with a gluten free pancake breakfast, made by Smith's grocery stores with the new gluten free Bisquick mix. I hadn't tried it yet, and I think it was pretty fair. (I'm going to have to say that I've had pancakes that were both more healthy and more tender). But, they had really beautiful fresh berries to put on your pancakes, as well as calorie-free syrup.

There were probably about 80 booths set up in the expo center that we visited. Many had samples, coupons, and helpful information about eating and living gluten free. Really, the two that caught my attention most I want to mention:

Tree Street Grains Gluten Free Pancake Mix, Bread Mix, and others

products sold online or at Alpine Food Storage (9-Grain Gluten Free Pancake Mix)

These whole grain gluten free breads, cookies, and pancakes were so delicious. I had been standing in line talking to my friend about my reasons for making my own baked goods (because others make theirs out of white rice flour and starches!) and how important it was for the boy and I to eat whole grain gluten free foods for our whole health. She agreed, since she has been struggling with her diagnosis and getting enough whole grains (and feeling full after eating, too!) Well, the samples from Tree Street Grains were completely delicious! That whole grain taste was right there, and I'm planning a trip down to Alpine Food Storage soon!

Sandwich Petals

whole grain, gluten free tortillas that are the perfect size for lunch!

These are shelf-stable, whole grain, gluten free tortillas and flat bread. We met and talked with the owner, who mentioned his many months of work developing the perfect recipe. I'm so glad that there are folks out there who want to develop whole grain gluten free ways to eat that are delicious and convenient. Kudos to him, and I'm excited to have my box of Sandwich Petals on its way!