Tag Archives: Dessert

The Red Bandana Bakery Review

If there’s one thing the world needs, it’s more dedicated gluten-free bakeries. These magical cafes are places where sweet and savory treats are in abundance and fear can be left at the doorstep.  The latest gluten-free bakery to pop up in the DC region is The Red Bandana Bakery in Bethesda, MD. While not a newcomer by any means (they have been a Bethesda farmer’s market staple for years), their brick and mortar location […]

Ardenne Farm Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin, Pumpkin Streusel Muffin, & Snickerdoodle Mixes Review

Ardenne Farm is one of my favorite gluten-free companies, because their fool-proof mixes always yield gloriously delicious and crowd-pleasing baked goods. Whenever I serve up sweets to my friends or family, usually the “secret recipe” is Ardenne Farm’s mix.  The company’s three newest mixes are their lemon poppy seed muffins, pumpkin streusel muffins, and snickerdoodle cookies. All three are gluten-free and vegan, which makes accommodating multiple allergens less of a headache. As the temperature […]

Red Velvet Cupcakery Review

For a city with such a rich and diverse array of culinary options, there’s are surprisingly few dedicated gluten-free bakeries here in Washington D.C.  I know several popular bakeries around town offer gluten-free options, but cross contamination concerns and finding gluten and dairy-free options has made me steer clear of those popular places.  While enjoying brunch on the busy 7th St restaurant-dense corridor last weekend though, I decided to pop […]

Bella Gluten-Free Mix Review

It’s been ages since I last embarked on a gluten-free baking project, because it has been difficult to find free time this semester. Luckily, with my final exams behind me, I was able to break out my mixing bowls to test drive the Bella Gluten-Free mixes that have been hanging out in my pantry for a few weeks now.  What’s awesome about these mixes is that they are allergen-free and go […]

Oberlander Bakery Gluten-Free Black & White Cookies

I’ve discovered that Passover ushers in a gluten-free treasure hunt at local grocery stores as gluten-free versions of Kosher foods are stocked for the holiday.  In a recent post-Passover run I saw a new-to-me brand that made a product I have never seen gluten and dairy-free: black and white cookies! I’ve seen gluten-free verisions of the striking cookies before but never a dairy-free version so I bought two boxes on […]

Lilly's Bake Shoppe Review (Part 2)

Last year, I wrote my first review of Lilly’s Bake Shoppe’s gluten-free Kosher baked goods that appear on the shelves of my local Wegmans every Passover (read that review here). From full-size cakes to macaroons, cashew brittle to chocolate rolls, the variety of sweets offered ensures that everyone can select something to love from the seasonal display.  This year, I decided to sample more of Lilly’s options since I only sampled to products […]

By The Way Bakery Review

My recent New York City trip was the third trip I have made to Manhattan since going gluten-free. Due to the limited nature of each trip, I was not able to seek out a gluten-free bakery until now, when I wandered into By The Way Bakery in the Upper West Side.  I knew By The Way Bakery was 100% gluten-free, but I was downright giddy when I found out they were 100% […]

DO, Cookie Dough Confections Review

The main perk of vegan cookie dough is that it can be safely consumed before baking- due to it’s egg-free nature. While it’s commonplace to sneak samples of raw dough when baking in your own home, DO, Cookie Dough Confections in New York City has decided to dedicate a whole shop to the enjoyment of raw cookie dough. With tons of sweet options and decadent ways of consuming cookie dough (sundaes, […]

Enjoy Life Foods ProBurst Bites Review

In the gluten-free and allergy-free world, Enjoy Life Foods is a total rock star. Their products are all free from the top eight allergens, and make enjoying food non-scary. Although there are several gluten-free brands out there, few have as many options as Enjoy Life Foods with their chocolates, baking mixes, cookies, and other snacks. Their latest product launch is their ProBurst Bites, which promise the power of protein with the […]

Food Allergy Bakery Review (Carolina Cupcakery)

While I love finding good places to eat breakfast, lunch or dinner on the road, I am always on the hunt for gluten-free bakeries- but often come up short. Finding safe baked goods (that I don’t make myself) is the ultimate treat, and once I discovered that Food Allergy Bakery had allergen-free options, I knew I’d have to make a stop in Chesapeake, Virginia before heading back to the Norfolk airport.  Food Allergy […]