New Favorites

Here are a handful of products that recently made my must-have list.

First on the list: Ener-G Foods' bread crumbs (www.ener-g.com). A number of the recipes in my developing repertoire call for crumb coating, and this product does a fabulous job. The breading comes out crispy, and non-celiacs enjoy the end-result, too. They have quickly become a pantry staple.

I've been a fan of Orgran Outback Animals (www.orgran.com) for some time, but the company has released mini packs of these animal crackers in both chocolate and vanilla flavors. I love both varieties. With eight little packs per multipack, they make a great snacks, and would be suitable for lunches. (And at only 91 calories per serving, they don't kill my diet when I have to have a sugar fix!)

This was a last-minute purchase at the checkout counter, and certainly worthwhile. I'm always on the lookout for new products, so when I saw the NuGO Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Trail Mix bar (also dairy- and soy-free) by the register, I had to try it. Loved it! I now have a new pack-in-the-purse option. The company (www.nugonutrition.com) also has a couple other bars -- safe for me -- that I'm looking forward to trying.