My Dad's Cookies: GF Raspberry Linzer Cookies

Recommendation: Raspberry Linzer Cookies

Review: Topped with powdered sugar, these little treats are the perfect 'fruit in the middle' cookie for the holidays or anytime. Surprised to find a little table in the bakery section in my local Shop Rite with these and other cookies from a company called, "My Dad's Cookies." If you've tried these or any of the other varieties, do share!

Where to buy: Your local Shop Rite in the bakery section

Macaroni Grill Disappointing

Recommendation: Romano's Macaroni Grill - find another option

Review: I was excited to sit down at Romano's Macaroni Grill Friday night and ask for the gluten free menu. Think about that - going to a macaroni restaurant (albeit a sit-down chain establishment) and asking for the gluten free menu. Feeling like times have finally changed for the GF-better.

Was there with friends and our kids and was looking forward to kicking off the weekend. 

Gluten free menu in hand, I quickly went from happy to annoyed. While I appreciate the effort, a menu that offers a decent list of items "w/o pasta" and doesn't offer a substitute (eg, GF noodles or rice), is pretty weak.  So, in essence, the menu tells you if their seasoning/sauces have gluten. 

I had a house salad followed by a meal of tomato and mozzarella. The tom/moz was an unripe tomato and such small pieces of mozzarella that I was hungry again in an hour.

The best part of the evening? Shopping after dinner and ice cream with friends.