Sometimes, the things that are normal, suddenly become a little strange. It takes a little time, but we all adjust. And we adjust faster when we know what to expect – like who knew that some cities name their streets after letters and when you ask someone where Z (pronounced Zed) street is they’ll tell you they have no idea what your talking about. A Z(ed) is a Z(ee) same thing, but different.

And now that I’ve taken you all on a trip down “Waxing Poetic” lane, I’ll tell you want I really want to…

Van’s Waffles have a new look. See…

Same gluten free waffle, just a different, prettier and easier to read box. Got to love how the words: WHEAT – GLUTEN FREE jump out at you. No more squinting in the freezer section cursing that labels aren’t built for Celiacs.

The ingredients haven’t changed, the taste hasn’t changed, just the packaging. Kind of like me. Same sarcastic Celiac, just trapped in a Masters program in the U.S.A. And one day, when I take over the world with theory and complex papers and graphs, you’ll remember that I was once cool, and you’ll remind of that right? RIGHT?

Okay so here’s the deal. Because I’m so cool. I want to share some presents with you. FREE WAFFLES!!!!!!!!! Yup. That’s right. I got coupons for Free Van’s GF waffles. So the first 5 readers that email me, subject line: Gimme Waffles. Will be given a coupon for FREE WAFFLES. And please, include your email and mailing address – I’m awesome but not telepathic. Oh and this is so international, it isn’t funny. Shall we see if the Canadian and US readers want to race for the coupons?

One more time: email caitlin@glutastic.com. Subject: Gimme Waffles. Include your address and email.

Ready, set, go.

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Despite what the name might say, buckwheat contains no wheat. Buckwheat isn’t even considered a cereal grain, even though it’s often used as such. The taste of buckwheat is often described as: earthy and slightly bitter. Toasting or roasting buckwheat can add a sweeter and nuttier taste to it.

Nutritional benefits of buckwheat:

• Source of high quality protein.
• Contains all 8 essential amino acids.
• Great source of vitamin B, magnesium, and dietary fiber.
• Contains the flavonoids rutin and quercitin, that are rare in grains.

Uses for buckwheat:

• A binding agent in pancakes.
• Used as a breakfast cereal.
• Thicken soup.
• Used in GF pasta noodles.

Buckwheat is just an awesome thing. Easy to use and great tasting. Embrace the buckwheat!

Source: Living Gluten Free by the Canadian Cancer Society

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