This trio of warming drinks has been on my mind lately.
And while I’ve never been a coffee drinker myself, I do like a good, bracing cup of tea.
In fact, my morning meal doesn’t seem complete without a big mug of this steaming brew, preferably a robust variety of green tea such as Hojicha or Gunpowder.
The names alone are part of the experience!
Whether a tea or coffee drinker, who among us hasn’t visited their local Starbuck’s on occasion, or made this a regular part of their daily routine?
Not only are there coffee shops on just about every corner, but the coffee and tea aisles in the local grocery store are nearly filled to overflowing with a wide assortment of brands and flavors.
And here is where the gluten-free among us can definitely run into some challenges, since these flavored brews may not be gluten-free.
As always, you need to be diligent about reading labels, and look for words like “natural flavors” listed in the ingredients – which indicates that particular beverage may or may not be suitable.
It isn’t always clear.
If anything sounds the least bit suspect – and the words gluten-free do not appear on the label – my advice to you is to keep looking!
As for chocolate – whether hot chocolate or chocolate candy – the same advice applies, especially if you are looking for suitable Easter candy.
In honor of the Easter holiday – and this trio of beverages – I’m sharing 3 recipes that feature chocolate in one form or another.
This way, you can indulge both your sweet tooth and your chocolate cravings while knowing these treats are absolutely safe for your special diet.
