Do Genius' croissants pass the test?

Genius Gluten free croissants

These croissants have been around for a little while now.
They currently cost £1.80 for a pack of 2 in ASDA.

Before being diagnosed with coeliac disease I was a very big breakfast fan. I loved french toast, pancakes, crepes and especially croissants! So for this reason maybe my expectations for this product are too high. Meaning I'm a little bit harsher reviewing the croissants.

Bearing this in mind I would give the croissants an amber rating. Due to the fact that the outside of these croissants is perfectly flakey once cooked and the taste is actually pretty good. However the one thing I really don't like about the croissants is the way they cook. The ends tend to be cooked well, however once I get to the middle of the croissant it is nearly raw, which obviously is not very pleasant. I have tried many different methods of cooking the croissant but I am still disappointed with the end result everytime. Therefore I think Genius need to make a few modifications in order for this product to be absolutely fabulous.

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On another note I'm still waiting for info from Schar on their upcoming changes, I will let you know as soon as I find out!
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As promised, more from Lidl!

Lidl's Just Free Gluten Free Chocolate Cake

This is another product from Lidl's new 'Just Free' range of gluten free products.
It comes in at a price of £2.99.
I'm giving this cake an amber rating.

I saw this cake while in my nearest store last week and thought I'd give it a try, seeing as I've enjoyed other items in this range (check out my previous review of the black and white pudding).
This cake really does have a homemade look and smell, although some may find it a little disappointing.
Personally I think the taste of the cake is great, however the texture is slightly crumbly and it is a little dry. Although I have found if you pop a slice in the microwave for a few seconds it seems less dry and is enjoyable with a cup of tea (while watching The Great British Bakeoff).

All in all I do think this cake is yummy but if you decide to buy it don't expect it to be quite like the real thing.

Thanks for giving this review a read everyone and please check out next Wednesday's review to find out whether Genius' croissants are worth the try!
Your Gluten Free Reviewer
xoxo

Now this is just unfair!

This year I was on holiday in Barcelona and the small island of Menorca.

I had heard a rumour that in the supermarkets of Barcelona I would find a lot more gluten free products than I'm used to seeing here. However that did not prepare me for what a saw in the gluten free section of El Corte Ingles. At first I wasn't overly impressed, it was similar to what I see on a daily basis. But then I saw what all the fuss was about...

The Frozen Section!

There were crusty rolls, super thin, Italian style, pizzas, cornetto-like ice creams, lasagnes, croissants and more!

Although as I was only staying in Barcelona for four days I simply did not get to try any of these marvellous products. It's safe to say I was extremely dissapointed.

Menorca is where I spend most of my Summer holidays. I was there last year and the gluten free section didn't overly impress me, so, for this reason, I was not expecting to see what I did. This tiny little island had so many more products on the supermarket shelves in 1 short year year!

So I purchased and tried as much as I could!

From the sweet brioche breads to the beautifully thin pizzas I was in my element. Although a lot of the products mentioned can be found on the shelves at home, they simply do not compare. I felt like I was eating normal crusty bread and the variety of biscuits was great!

And the company to thank for all this enjoyment is Dr. Schar...

Yep, you read right, that is the same company that, in the UK provides us with not so impressive "ciabatta" bread and strange, crumbly sausage rolls.

This is the section of the frozen products which I saw in most supermarkets on holiday.

So why is it that the rest of Europe is further advanced than we are when it comes to gluten free?

Well, according to Dr. Schar the brand's UK name 'DS' will be changed and a bigger range of products will be available in the UK from September. I wonder will this bring a change to the quality of the UK products or is this simply a new marketing technique? Well until then if you're abroad definitely pop some of these products in your basket!

I know this post is slightly different but I hope you liked it! And please let me know what you think. Is the variety and quality of products better where you are? Or have you visited somewhere else and been amazed? Let me know in the comments.
Many thanks,
Your Gluten Free Reviewer
xoxo

Warburtons farmhouse loaf. Sounds tasty?

Warburtons Newburn Bakehouse Gluten & Wheat Free White Farmhouse Loaf

This is a loaf that I hadn't previousy purchased but on trial I was pleasantly surprised.
It's currently on offer in Sainsbury's for £2.50 which saves you 50p!
So grab it quick because I rate it Green!

Before I ate this loaf it looked as though it might be quite dry and not overly soft but it was the opposite.
The loaf does have that classic farmhouse bread look. It has a lovely soft texture, complemented by the tasty, thick crust.
My one complaint is that the bread has a tendency to stick to the roof of your mouth, however this often happens with white loaves which do contain and gluten.
So as far as gluten free loaves go, this one is pretty good.

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Also check the blog for an extra post this week about the products I found while on holiday!
Thanks,
Your Gluten Free Reviewer
xoxo

This week we're talking wrap replacement with 'BFree'.

BFree Gluten free wraps.

This is an item which often finds its way in to my trolley during the weekly shop.
It comes at a price of £2.80 for 6 wraps.

I enjoy this product as a lunchtime alternative to a sandwich, however do not expect these wraps to be anything like the soft, floury ones like you used to get because you will be disappointed. However I feel that the product still deserves to be awarded amber.

The wraps can be yummy if packed full with sandwich fillers. They also are great for making fajitas and quesadillas. So I do recommend giving them a try, just as long as you're prepared that they're not going to be like a classic, 'normal' wrap.

Hope you all found this helpful.
Please leave feedback and if you have heard of any products that you would like me to investigate and try out please let me know in the comments!
Thanks,
Your Gluten Free Reviewer
xoxo