TIP: TO MAKE GLUTEN FREE ICING SUGAR

combine 1 cup granulated sugar + 1/4 tsp cornstarch or tapioca flour in a blender at high spped.  Scrape sugar together often with a rubber spatula, and process until a very fine powdered sugar is produced.  This GF icing sugar will keep well in an airtight container.

Agave Nectar is a natural liquid sweetener made from the agave plant.  The light variety has a wonderfully pleasant flavor that will enhance anything it sweetens.  The amber variety has a natural flavor best described as maple-like.

It has a relatively low glycemic index compared to white sugar or honey, since it has approx. 1.4 times the sweetening power of white sugar and you can use less while achieving the same "sweet taste" of sugar.  The light variety's neutral flavor will not alter the taste of the foods in which it is used making it ideal as a sweetener for coffee, tea, fruit smoothies, and other beverages.  The amber variety's mild natural flavor will lend a delicious and muysterious hint of flavor to sauces or baked goods.  For baking, its moisture retention properties are comparable to those of honey.

TO SUBSTITUTE USE 3/4 CUP AGAVE NECTAR PER 1 CUP OTHER SWEETENER.

(Please note: Diabetics and people wishing to lose weight may look for a zero glycemic index sweetener.  We would be pleased to explain the benefits of natural STEVIA and XYLITOL products.)

NEW Bakers Deluxe High Fibre Bagel  This is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional bagels that is very high in fibre.  This bagel has more than 10-15 times more fibre than the average grocery store bagel with only 1g of fat and 9g of protein.  Each 61 gram bagel contains:

90 calories (10 from fat)

fat   1g    carbohydrate  26g    fibre   16 g   sugars  0g  protein  9 g

 

(Many of the SUGAR FREE products in the store are also GLUTEN FREE)