Archive for February, 2007

Bionaturae Penne Rigate- rice potato and soy pasta

Thursday, February 1st, 2007

gluten free pasta

Hmmmm, I was pretty disappointed with this product, especially since their spaghetti is pretty good. What a shame, what a shame . . .

This pasta was chewy- really chewy- even after adding cooking time on my second prep attempt. The noodles are thick and definately hold their shape well, I guess I was just hoping for something that was a bit softer and resembled traditional penne a bit more. The flavor isn’t too bad, and the grooves on the pasta did hold the sauce well, which was a nice surprise. I found myself adding more sauce and cheese to finish my meal. Not horrible, but not good enough for me to buy again.

This pasta cost $2.79 for a 12 ounce bag.

Pros: ok flavor, holds shape well

 

Cons: very chewy

 

Rating: 2 stars

Click HERE to purchase these noodles from Wellnessgrocer.com-

maybe you will like them better than I did!

Ingredients:  Organic rice flour, organic rice starch, organic potato starch and organic soy flour.

Food For Life Brown Rice Tortillas

Thursday, February 1st, 2007

I found it! A rice tortilla that does not split, crack or fall apart when I try to eat it- AMAZING!

These tortillas are found in the frozen food section of the natural foods store I frequent. . When defrosted in the microwave, they are chewy and dense and hold together anything you want to throw its way.I’ve filled it with saucy meats, salsa, eggs, and melted cheese, and it never became soggy or squishy. These tortillas are burrito size and can easily become and all-in-one meal with the right fillings. Eating the tortillas warm is best for burritos and wraps because the torilla is softer and easier to roll or fold. If they are cold or room temperature,  the torillas tend to be a bit stiff.

I even toasted them in the oven to make a pizza, complete with basil tomato sauce, cheese and veggies. It was soo good, and remained chewy with a hint of crunch. Absolutely perfect.

Pros: great texture and flavor, holds shape well, excellent taste

Cons: Nothing I can think of!

Rating: 5 stars!!!

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