Eating Out Part 2: Batch Cupcakes (and Tips for Taking Treats to Parties)

 

A couple of weeks ago, we went to a local cupcake bakery, Batch Cupcakes. The week that we went, they had made two delicious varieties of gluten-free cupcakes, Pumpkin and Chocolate. Usually, I have to get cupcakes from the frozen section at Whole Foods, but this cupcakery offers gluten-free cupcakes that are FRESH. They completely sanitize their equipment in order to be sure there is NO contamination. Then, they bake several batches of gluten-free cupcakes that they bake on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Once they are sold out for the week, you have to wait for the next week's complete kitchen cleaning and baking of gluten-free cupcakes.

 

If you are a Celiac kid like me, there are some great tips for gluten-free cupcakes. First of all, if you are lucky enough to have a bakery in town that can guarantee their cupcakes to be free from contamination, then you can buy several, and freeze them individually in plastic bags. Then, if you are invited to a birthday party or an event or restaurant where there is dessert being offered that is NOT gluten-free, you can take along a cupcake. Just be sure to defrost it several hours on the counter before you want to eat it. This way, you also get to eat dessert with everyone else! If you don't have a local gluten-free bakery, don't worry. Places like Whole Foods sell gluten free cupcakes and muffins {and they are really good} in their frozen bakery section for all gluten-free baked goods. Just put those in your freezer to keep on hand.

I would say that the Batch cupcakes were very very yummy. Even the people in my family that do not have Celiac really enjoyed them {although I hate to share. Also, we used a Groupon so we got a really good deal on a dozen}.

 

Here's me eating a cupcake:

Have a delish gluten-free day! School is out for the summer so I am sure every day will be a good day.

Review: Gluten-Free Cinnamon Raisin Granola Cereal by Enjoy Life

     Hey, sorry I haven't posted. I've been busy with the end of the school year, but it ends Wednesday, so then I'll be back on track with posts.  Lots of ideas for lunches, camps, parties, and product reviews. Be sure to add me to your favorites, follow me, and check back often. If there's anything you want me to write about, tell me in the comment section.

     This in the first in my REVIEW series where I take different gluten-free products, try them out, and let you know what I think. You can feel free to add your feedback on the product if you have tried it as well or if you know other products that I could try.


    Anyway, today I'm reviewing the cinnamon-raisin granola cereal that was sent to me a while back. That post is here in case you missed it.


Here's a picture of the package:

Inside the package:

And me eating it (delicious):

     Overall, very tasty, but I can't compare it because I've never had any kind of 'regular' granola. My mom, who's had both, says that the gluten-free granola is a little more crunchy and hard than other granola, but still was really good.


    What kinds of gluten free products have you tried for breakfast? 

(I was not paid or compensated in any way for reviewing this product. This was something I tried on my own from a box of items a reader sent me from her own kitchen cupboard.)