We were the first to announce (and snag our hands on) a box of gluten free Rice Krispies, about this time last year. The one thing I heard repeatedly from readers was that they wish it was available in Canada. And now it is! Kellogg's announced yesterday!

"With an increasing number of Canadians being diagnosed with Celiac Disease, experiencing sensitivity to gluten or choosing to follow a gluten-free diet, consumers are looking for more great tasting gluten-free food choices and we are filling that need," said Johanne Trudeau, Director,  Nutrition, Kellogg Canada. Kellogg's^® Rice Krispies^® Brown Rice gluten-free cereal is produced in a separate facility that has been making gluten-free products for nearly a decade. Each batch of product is tested to ensure its gluten-free status.

This is VERY exciting news for when I go "home" to Montreal!!

Source: The Canadian (http://s.tt/16xK0)

Originally designed to help touring bands locate restaurants, shops and even hotels with green products and business practices, InBloom was created and developed by musicians Andy Ross (OK Go) and Eytan Oren (Eytan and the Embassy). It's an awesome app and another great way to find gluten free foods in your town, or better yet, when traveling. Watch the video below to learn more about the app from the creators, Adam and Eytan.

Burger King recently gave their french fries a makeover and the ingredients are all gluten free. They are: Potatoes, Soybean Oil, Modified Potato Starch, Rice Flour, Salt, Leavening (Disodium Dihydrogen Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Dextrose, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate to Preserve Natural Color.

The first change to the french fries since 1998, the fries are naturally gluten free but as always, if you are going to order them, PROCEED with caution. Now, I'm not the biggest advocate of fast food but it's always good to know these things are available if you're in a bind. Just be careful of cross contamination.

So, will you try the new Burger King french fries?

I am SO excited about this. The awesome folks at Rudi's Gluten Free Bakery are providing 2 sandwich boxes and 2 gluten-free loaf coupons to Gluten Free Appetite readers!

Did you know that Rudi’s GF breads contain no modified starches or gums, no artificial preservatives, and no artificial chemicals. And everything I've ever had by Rudi's tastes delish. Last week, I had the gluten free hot dog buns for the first time. They are a must-add to your next shopping list!

So, how do you become a winner? Simple. Just leave a comment on the Gluten Free Appetite Facebook Page or right here on the website and tell us your favorite thing to make with Rudi's gluten free products OR what you would make with Rudi's gluten free bread if you win! Keep it short, simple (no recipes necessary) and tell your friends! I'll announce the winner on Monday Sept. 12 on our Facebook page so be sure to stay tuned. If you leave a comment on the website, please be sure to leave your email address so I can contact you.

Here's what I am planning to make this weekend, right from the Rudi's website:

This recipe is a real crowd pleaser. High in protein, potassium and delicious Rudi’s Bread, There is no feeling like you are “missing out” on anything. Having everyone able to eat the same thing makes the day so much brighter. And those who were once isolated, and now included. With fine products like Rudi’s you are able to recreate dishes without the gluten!! It’s a win -win for everyone! Time to prepare: 35 mins

4 eggs

4 dashs McCormick’s vanilla extract

8 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

8 slices Rudi’s Gluten-Free Cinnamon Raisin Bread

3 bananas, sliced

4 tablespoons (Earth’s Balance ) Vegan Buttery sticks

4 teaspoons milk

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon sugar

sprinkles of cinnamon sugar

In a small mixing bowl, beat the 4 eggs, vanilla extract, milk and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon sugar.

Thinly slice bananas.

Spread 2 teaspoon peanut butter on each slice of Rudi’s Gluten Free Cinnamon Raisin Bread and then 6 slices of banana in between the bread to make a sandwich.

Melt vegan butter in a frying pan on medium heat.

Quickly dip the sandwich in the egg mixture to coat but not soak it.

Cook on both sides on medium heat until lightly browned.

Dust with powdered sugar and serve.

Recipe by Lorin Young Cook

New gluten free products to hit the market! First, a new gluten free flour being sold by Williams Sonoma. Cup4Cup Gluten Free Flour was developed exclusively for Williams-Sonoma by Chef Thomas Keller. The NYTimes wrote a review of the product earlier this week and I promptly went online to place my order. It's currently sold exclusively on Williams Sonoma website for $19.95 for a 3lb bag. I'll let you all know when I try it but would love to hear if any of you bake anything yummy with it.

The second new product comes from Gorton Seafood frozen foods. According to a press release, "Gorton’s Seafood has announced that its Grilled line of fish is now gluten free, with a variety of flavors and grilled fish species including Grilled Salmon, Grilled Tilapia, All Natural Grilled Fillets made from Alaska Pollock, and Grilled Haddock. Each fillet is expertly flame-grilled and seasoned, with the same taste millions have come to know and love, but with the added assurance that they are now gluten free. Procedures have been implemented at the production location to avoid the risk of cross-contamination, and there is ongoing monitoring and testing to ensure that Gorton’s Grilled Fish is gluten free." To read the full release, click here.

Personally, I'm not a frozen fish fan (living in S. FL kind of makes you a fish snob!) but it's good to know there are more gluten free options available!!

If you haven't heard the exciting news yet, Katz Gluten Free baked goods has hit 40 products offered, ranging from challah breads, rugelech (my personal favorite) and PIES... all gluten free! And to celebrate to momentous occassion, the bakery is offering some pretty sweet (pun intended) deals.

First off, from now until Aug. 15, 2011 you can enter Katz's Gluten Free giveaway of ALL 40 products. Yep, all 40! Simply click HERE and enter. Be sure to enter Gluten Free Appetite in the referring blog source box.

In addition, Katz's is offering free shipping on orders over $30 and special coupons on Cherry and Apple Pies.

Coupon Codes SummerPie1 (apple) and SummerPie2 (cherry) and SummerPie3 which save $4.00 off one pie!

And stay tuned over the next few weeks for a Gluten Free Appetite and Katz's Gluten Free giveaway! I'll keep you posted.

Thanks to my trusty and well-trained gluten free spotting eyes, I found these gluten free chicken nuggets in the frozen food aisle. I was strolling down the aisle down to where the gluten free stuff normally is, and lo and behold, mixed with the regular chicken nuggets were Applegate Farms Gluten Free Chicken Fingers.

I was SO excited to try them out. Not only are the chicken fingers gluten free, but they're casein and dairy free too. (Added bonus) They're made with a blend of rice and corn flour and organic white meat chicken. I followed the instructions on the box, baked the nuggets and they surpassed my expectations. They turned out crunchy and delish. I definitely recommend these, whether for your children or for the inner kid inside of you who still craves food like this from time to time. And as you can see by the label below, they really aren't bad for you. So enjoy!