Monday, November 08, 2010

Live Gluten Freely Review/Giveaway! Win a box of Gluten Free Goodies from General Mills...

As a wheat allergy sufferer, I have to eat gluten free.  Well, I *could* technically eat food made with wheat, but I prefer to not have hives.  It makes life easier and I get stared at less often!  So, I'm  not your typical gluten free guru since I don't have celiac disease (that I know of).  At first, I really struggled with finding gluten free foods that I liked.  I was very thankful to General Mills who started labeling their cereals as gluten free, which made breakfast much easier.  And since it is my birthday month, I know that I will have a safe and delicious birthday cake next week that not only tastes good to me, but tastes good to my family too.

If you are going gluten free for whatever reason, you should check out the Live Gluten Freely website.  There, you will find gluten free recipes, tips, and advice to help you live a gluten free life that is filled with enjoyable meal options.  You can also print money saving coupons there and even print a pocket list of General Mills' gluten free products to make shopping quicker and easier.  I read somewhere that gluten free shoppers spend more than twice as long in the grocery store than non-gluten free shoppers... that is because we have to spend a lot of time reading labels looking for those weasel words like barley, rye, malt, MSG (which can sometimes be derived from wheat).  We LOVE companies that clearly label their food as gluten free.  Doing so makes me more likely to buy the product since I know it will be safe for me.  General Mills has, by far, been an industry leader in clearly labeling their gluten free food.

You can even order a gluten free product box for yourself or as a gift from the Live Gluten Freely site.  Parents who have a child on a gluten free diet who are away at college should consider sending one as a care package from home. I always loved getting a box of goodies from home.  Now is a good time to order since finals are coming up soon.

Review of gluten free product box contents...

The gluten free product box comes with everything you see here...



The gluten free Bisquick is very close in taste to their normal Bisquick and I have used the mix to make pancakes and biscuits... take a look at Friday night's dinner:


Yep, that's a big pot of chicken and dumplings.  The dumplings were so yummy both with the chicken and gravy and also on their own with some butter.

I didn't like the Honey Nut Chex, but I am also not a fan of honey.  My husband, on the other hand, devoured these and left me an empty box so that I could take off the BTFE.  He told me that the Honey Nut Chex tasted like Golden Grahams, only with way less sugar.  He rarely tells me to buy something specifically, and he did tell me to get him more of this product.

The box also comes with a GF Brownie Mix (yum!) and a yellow cake mix, along with some chocolate frosting.  Both mixes taste great and adding chocolate frosting to your brownie tops will only make them more delicious.  Also included are Betty Crocker fruit snacks, a Larabar (great for keeping in your purse), Potato Buds and a serving spoon. 

Buy it!  The gluten free food box costs $24.99, plus shipping and can be ordered from the Live Gluten Freely site.  The items in the box can also be purchased individually at a grocer near you.  Note: In general, I have not found these items in a specific, dedicated gluten free aisle. I find them mixed in with the regular foods, so if you are looking for the gluten free Bisquick, look for it to be stocked next to the regular Bisquick.

Win It!  General Mills via My Blog Spark is allowing me to give away one (1) Live Gluten Freely gluten free food box.  This giveaway is open to US residents only, and you must be 18 or older to enter.  This contest will run through November 30, 2010 at 11:59 PM Eastern, with the winner being drawn on December 1, 2010 via Random.org.  Winner will have 48 hours to respond back with required shipping information.  If winner does not respond to email within that time frame, I will have to choose another winner.  Please follow these entry guidelines to be eligible to win.

Mandatory Entry:  Visit Live Gluten Freely's recipe page and then come back and tell me which gluten free recipe you think would taste great being served at your house.  Leave recipe name and also your email address in this mandatory entry, which you must do in order for the other entries below to count.

Extra Entries:   Want extra entries to increase your chances of winning?  Do any or all of these items for one extra entry each.
  • Follow me on Twitter or let me know if you already follow.  Leave me your twitter handle and email address in the comment.
  • Tweet this giveaway out and come back and leave me a link to your status showing the tweet.  You can do this once per day.  You can use:  Enter to win a Gluten Free Product Box courtesy of General Mills and #MyBlogSpark. Ends 11/30 http://tinyurl.com/277dvh8 #gf
  • Become my Google Friend or let me know if you already are in a comment (right side bar)
  • Subscribe via email to receive blog updates  (right side bar)
  • Visit Confessions of an Overworked Mom and enter her Live Gluten Freely giveaway.  Come back and tell me what your comment number was to get an extra entry here.   Her giveaway runs through 11/15, so this extra entry is only while her contest is open.
  • Leave me a comment letting me know what food item do you want to be made gluten free?  I'd love to have great tasting gluten free cinnamon rolls myself.  What do you want to see gluten free?  
  • And one more easy entry:  Leave me a comment telling me if you save the Box Tops For Education (BTFE) for your child's school or for someone else.  It's easy to do and adds up for schools quickly since each is worth 10 cents to schools.

Disclosure:  General Mills, via MyBlogSpark provided me with a complimentary Live Gluten Freely gluten free product box for the purposes of review.  This blog post is not a paid post and the opinions stated herein are my own or are derived from comments made by my family. My thanks to the sponsor for the wonderful opportunity and for generously providing a box for a giveaway here at Making Ends Meet.

157 comments:

maryjanesharp said...

I would love to try the pizza crust. I've tried several different gluten free pizza crusts but still haven't found one that I like.

Mary Sharp
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maryjanesharp said...

I signed up for the Live Gluten Freely Newsletter.

Mary Sharp

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I signed up to receive your blog updates.

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maryjanesharp said...

I save Box Tops for Education for my niece's school.

maryjanesharp said...

I would like to see a more "mainstream" gluten free frozen pizza. I know that Amy's makes one but, I can never find it anywhere. I think that if a more maintstream company made a gluten free pizza that stores would be more likely to carry it.

Ashley said...

I would try Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole Gluten Free

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Ashley said...

I would like to see gluten free pretzels.

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Ashley said...

I save the box tops for my cousin's school.

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maryjanesharp said...

I entered the contest on the Confessions of an overworked mom blog site but, didn't have a comment number next to my comment.

Betty N said...

I want to make the Chex Caramel-chocolate Drizzle

tristatecruisers said...

i like the Cottage Fruit Salad :)

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tristatecruisers said...

Signed up for the Live Gluten Freely Newsletter :)

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tristatecruisers said...

i wish donuts and cookies would be gluten free. :)

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tristatecruisers said...

entered Confessions of an Overworked Mom giveaway--entry #18 :)

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Catherine Agnes said...

I would love to make the carrot cake! That was my favorite dessert before I gave up wheat, and now I haven't had it in years!

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Betty N said...

I signed up for the Gluten Freely newsletter

Betty N said...

I entered at Confessions of an over-worked mom; they weren't numbered but if you count down, I am 14 down

Betty N said...

the food item I would like gluten free would be brownies

Betty N said...

Yes, I save boxtops for education for two of my grandchildren

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scottsgal said...

I'd try the herbed pot roast and veggies
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scottsgal said...

I'd love rich chocolate cake
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yes I collect box tops
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atlmuzikfanzinc said...

I like the GF Turtle Brownies recipe

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atlmuzikfanzinc said...

I wish the Nacho Cheese Doritos were Gluten Free.

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atlmuzikfanzinc said...

I collect box tops for my nephew's school

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♡♥♬ Raven In A Blue Room ♬♥♡ said...

I love the Bacon-Wrapped Figs Gluten Free

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Anonymous said...

its near the holidays- i would love to try the chex nutty buddies.
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Rebekka @ Becky's Kaleidoscope said...

I'd love to try the Apple Crisp recipe.

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Rebekka @ Becky's Kaleidoscope said...

Entered on Confessions. It didn't give me a number for the comment (moderation enabled).

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Marianna said...

I'd like to try the bacon wrapped figs! yum!
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slb3334 said...

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MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

Basil-Spinach Dip Gluten Free

Michelle said...

I'd like to try the Mediterranean Tuna Salad, although I can't say that the rest of my family would enjoy it. ;)

Michelle said...

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Michelle said...

I save Boxtops for my sons' school.

Aleksandra Nearing said...

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Marija said...

The chive and onion deviled eggs look marvelous!

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Marija said...

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Nicole C. said...

I would love to try the Five-Layer Mexican Dip.

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llinda29 said...

I want to make Chive 'n Onion Deviled Eggs Gluten Free

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flairshare said...

Mandatory:
Wow, there were some great recipes at that link. I am going to try the Apple Streusel Cheesecake Bars! Yum!!
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flairshare said...

I would love to have good-tasting GF doughnuts and pie crust.
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flairshare said...

I have saved Box Tops For Education for years!!
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April said...

I would like to try the Chicken and Vegetable Pot Pie Gluten Free.

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Catherine said...

Wow, that Better-Than-Almost-Anything Cake sound fan-flippin-tastic!

Catherine said...

I signed up for the Live Gluten Freely Newsletter. Thanks for letting me know about it!

Catherine said...

I made a comment/entered the contest on the Confessions of an Overworked Mom blog, comment #203.

Catherine said...

I would love to see some gluten-free bagels in a flavor other than plain! How about some Asiago Cheese or Sun-dried Tomato, please!?

Catherine said...

You know, I've never saved any of the Box Tops for Education. Since I don't have kids of my own, I hadn't really thought much about it. But maybe I'll have to change my ways and do some good with those!

5webs said...

I'd love to try the Fiesta Potatoes and The Butternut Squash Soup.
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5webs said...

I want graham crackers and pecan pie bars to be made gluten free.
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5webs said...

I save all my box tops for my daughter's class, but it takes me forever to fill up a baggie.
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Melissa said...

I think the Blueberry-Corn muffins recipe sounds great!

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Nicole-Lynn said...

Great giveaway! I think the Chex® Caramel-Chocolate Drizzles Gluten Free would be a great recipe to try! I'd love to make it as part of my holiday baking gifts that I can give to friends and co workers.

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Nicole-Lynn said...

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Nicole-Lynn said...

I'd like to see Brown Sugar Oatmeal (my favorite) made gluten free.

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Nicole-Lynn said...

I actually do save the Box Tops for Education for a little girl I mentor at an Elementary school near me.

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smdrm said...

I think Chex Brittle would be a hit at my house.

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smdrm said...

I agree with you! Gluten-free Cinnamon Rolls would be great!

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Barb said...

The Chex chocolate caramel drizzle recipe looks fantastic! barb g. directorylanesuperstore(at)gmail.com this is a lot of great items in the package!

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Barb said...

Yes I still save the box tops for schools every year. barb g.

Barb said...

I'm now following Live Gluten Free on facebook. Being gluten free is also better for diabetics like me. barb g.

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I signed up for the gluten free newsletter barb g.

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Barb said...

I would love for a company to make a nice soft dinner roll with these 2 options included:
1.gluten free
2.sugar free
That way it'd be great for everyone to eat it. barb g.

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Anonymous said...

I think the Cheesy Broccoli-Potato Soup would be a big hit in our house!

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Tonya Dean said...

Spooky Brownies are really cool. Thanks for the chance.

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Erica C. said...

The five layer mexican dip sounds yummy.

Kimberly said...

The Basil and Roasted Red Pepper Bites look really good and I love that they only need 5 ingredients.
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Kimberly said...

I subscribe to the Gluten Free newsletter.
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Kimberly said...

I follow you on twitter @Aerated.
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Kimberly said...

I already follow with GFC.
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Kimberly said...

I already subscribe via email.
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Kimberly said...

I would love to see all of the great brownie flavors available in gluten free versions.
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Kimberly said...

I do not save the Box Tops For Education; I don't know of a participating school near us.
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Roseann K. said...

My son loves the Gluten Free Chex cereal. Thanks!

csue said...

Carrot cake.

Anonymous said...

I would like to try the Chicken and Vegetable Pot Pie!

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EmmaPeel said...

Basil-Spinach Dip Gluten Free

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EmmaPeel said...

I'd like Bagels to be gluten free

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Julie said...

Chex® Muddy Buddies® Gluten Free this one sounds delicious thanks
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Julie said...

I save the boxtops for my nephews Jack and Alexander
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Anonymous said...

I'd like to try the Beefy Bean Soup: http://liveglutenfreely.com/recipes/Details.aspx?recipeId=6a269f84-18c6-4529-9d57-8cf8c5d85924

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Anonymous said...

I'd like to see pie crusts made gluten free. :D

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Anonymous said...

I DO save the Box Tops for my kids school, YES. :)

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cman said...

Basil-Spinach Dip Gluten Free

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