Margaret E Clegg

Done List vs To Do List A very thought provoking article about how we use our time, and living in a society that's trying to constantly telling us to do more.

Gluten Free Passover Finds Last week I stopped at Grove Market in Southfield. (It was previously called One Stop Kosher.) During Passover, which runs from April 22nd thru April 30th, Jews refrain from eating wheat and leavened products. So there are many specialty gluten free products available. (Ironically, kosher matzo for Passover is the only thing that must contain wheat. Or it can be made from oats.) Grove Market is located at 25155 Rreenfield Rd. Southfield MI 48075. It is a kosher grocery store for Orthodoz Jewish people who live in the area. Keeping kosher means following the dietary restrictions set forth by traditional Jewish law. Not all Jewish people keep kosher, but those who do abide by a strict set of standards. The major rules are: You cannot mix milk and meat at any given meal. You cannot eat any pork products or shellfish. Also, meat has to be prepared/ butchered a certain way. There is also Kosher certification. (There are many kosher certifying organizations, including Kosher Michigan, which certifies THE GFB!) These groups place their certification marks on products that have been produced according to Jewish law. I bought some GF graham crackers, Manischewitz GF matzo ball mix, some GF French Onion Soup Mix, and a few more items These photos are just a sampling of what is available. There are quite a few fresh gluten free cakes in their cooler area.

Charoset is a traditional dish served during Passover. Made from dried fruit, nuts and wine or grape juice, it's a delicious spread that can be served on Matzoh or any other kind of cracker.

Gluten Free Apple Crisp. No Oats. When I first made this apple crisp, I used Matzo Farfel in the topping. What is Matzo Farfel? It's basically small broken pieces of baked Matzo. You might be able to find gluten free Matzo Farfel right now, during the Passover season. Otherwise, I simply use Schar Gluten Free Table Crackers. This Gluten Free Apple Crisp serves two people. Ice cream on top is optional, but I highly recommend it! https://miglutenfreegal.com/gluten-free-apple-crisp-for-two-oat-free/

I may be opening a can of worms, but here goes. I'd like to know your thoughts on restaurants charging extra for gluten free crusts, buns and other ingredients. Many restaurants are run on VERY slim margins. They don't always make as much profit as you think, especially small independent restaurants. Personally, I'm fine with paying an upcharge, as long as I know about it upfront. I worry that if restaurants aren't allowed to recoup extra gluten free costs, then they'll stop offering them all together. I'd like to know your thoughts. Be respectful. https://www.classaction.org/chick-fil-a-gluten-allergy-celiac-lawsuit P.S. What we are NOT here to talk about - Chick Fil A as a company. I know many people refuse to eat there for a variety of reasons. That's fine. But the purpose of this conversation is about gluten free upcharge in general. This lawsuit could have easily been against Culver's or Chick Fil A or Jersey Mike's for charging extra for bread. Rants about CFA in general will be deleted.

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On sale at Kroger. These frozen all beef metaballs are on sale for $6.99, PLUS there's a Kroger digital coupon to get them for $5.99. I'll be using them for dinner tonight, as I need a quick meal with little prep. Sale ends on Tuesday. https://farmrich.com/product/100-percent-beef-meatballs/ Another great deal is the Aquastar large frozen salmon fillet. Usually $12.99. On sale for $6.99. Save $6.

Looking to add more plant based meals to your diet? This article has a large collection of recipes to get you started!

Happy Earth Day! I really should have shared this recipe with you sooner, so would have the needed ingredients before today. But you still have time to run to the store today, or bookmark this for something fun to do this weekend. I originally wrote this post using Enjoy Life Foods brownie mix and their Crunchy Cookies. Sadly, both have been discontinued. They were a great way to keep everything free from the top 8 allergens. If your only dietary requirement is gluten free, you could use a King Arthur Brownie Mix Cup and the Tate's Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies instead. And if you don't have to eat dairy free, you could use Hunt's Snack Pack Cups instead of making your own pudding. No brownie mix needed, that way. I include links in this post to some good Earth Day resources, should you need them. https://miglutenfreegal.com/donuts-and-desserts-with-enjoy-life/

Meijer Sale Items - April 21-27 3 lb bag Red Potatoes BOGO Free 3 lb Bag Seedless Mandarins BOGO $1 Meijer Family Pack Chicken BOGO 40% off True Goodness Fresh Mushrooms 2/$4 La Terra Fina Dips BOGO 50% off Joyba Bubble Tea BOGO Free White Claw 24 ct Variety Pack - $19.99 with $10 rebate Cut Water Cocktails 4 pk - $5.99 with $4 rebate Larabars Save $1 Kinnickinnick Products Save $0.70 PB2 $3.99 (Save $1) Gluten Free 18 oz. Dino Nuggets Save $1.40 ($4.99) Old Orchard Frozen OJ Concentrate $1.49 (Save $2.46) Simple Mills GF Pizza Dough Mix $6.99 (Save $1.40) Simple Mills GF Brownie Mix $6.99 (Save $1) Claritin & Zyrtec BOGO 30% off Nature Made Vitamins BOGO Free Justin's Almond Butter Save $2.50 ($9.49) Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil Mayo Save $1.50 ($8.99) Carter's Kids Apparel BOGO $1 Find more saving in the Meijer Weekly Ad. https://www.meijer.com/weeklyad.html?icid=Eyebrow:WeeklyAd Also follow the Saving Money at Meijer Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/meijerdeals

Updated in 2023 I first read Shelley Case's book, "Gluten Free: The Definitive Resource Guide," back in 2018. She has recently updated the book in 2023. This is a great book. Lots of background information on Celiac Disease, meal plans, recipes and more. Read my post to learn more. https://miglutenfreegal.com/gluten-free-the-definitive-resource-guide/