Product: Aleia's Gluten Free Cookies

I was perfectly fine with going gluten free to support my wonderful Fiance until I realized that meant that I would either have to cut out some of my favorite treats, like oatmeal raisin cookies, or making them myself. I love to bake so it's not really a problem for me to bake up a batch of cookies. However, let's face it, sometimes I just want the instant gratification of simply opening a package of cookies.

If you're new to the GF world then you're probably staring at the shelves of goodies at the grocery store feeling frustrated. Fret not my friends! I have a solution. That solution is Aleia's Gluten Free Cookies. I found these little rounds of goodness while I was at my grocery store one night stocking up on the staples. Like me, my Fiance loves oatmeal raisin cookies but hasn't had them in a long time because of the wheat. When I saw these cookies on the shelf fireworks went off. Then I saw the price. At $7.99 a bag I almost passed out. That seems like an awfully big price to pay for a product I wasn't sure would be worth it.  I'm not very comfortable spending gobs of money on things I'm not sure I'm going to like. If I like it then it's worth the price. If I don't like it then I've just wasted money. I don't like wasting money but really, who does?

So I stood there and struggled with my inner accountant. Finally after a short contest my sweet tooth won and I grabbed a bag of the oatmeal raisin cookies. I have just three words for you...O.M.G! these are the most amazing cookies ever packaged. They aren't one bit dry or gross. Not even after the package has been opened a few days. Which if you've been GF for awhile you know that can be a problem. These cookies also taste like they're homemade. Believe me when I tell you that they are worth the price.

I found the cookies at Giant in the GF section. Yes, my Giant has a GF section complete with it's own freezer case. Isn't that great?! I've also seen these cookies at my local Safeway. I'll keep looking around for them and let you know where else they pop up. So far, Giant is my go-to place for GF products because they make it easy and convenient to find some of the specialty items I want and need. If your local grocery store doesn't carry GF products, or only carries a very small selection, visit your local store manager in person and tell them that you'd like to see the store stock these products. I know that doesn't like something you want to do but trust me, they want your business and they want to stock things they know people will buy.  In this case the squeaky wheel will definitely get the grease.

If you find any delicious GF treats let me know what they are and where to find them.

There are also some pretty tasty looking recipes on Aleia's blog that I can't wait to try out.

As they say...Life is Sweet!*

Shannon

*Image used with permission from Aleia's