I recently asked the question "are there any foods for which no gluten free version is available?" I mentioned soft pretzels as a treat that I craved but (at least until this week) considered impossible.

Several of you responded and I began searching for products or recipes for gluten free soft pretzels, cannolis, Oreo cookes, and Cheez-iIs:

I found and used  this recipe for gluten free soft pretzels.

I also found several ready-made cookies that look like Oreos but none of them had an authentic taste.

I found this recipe for gluten free cannolis. This recipe is deep in the site’s archives, so you will need to follow these steps. (1) Click on the link at the beginning of this entry. (2) Scroll down the right column until you see the heading "Already Digested". (3) Continue a bit further and click on FEBRUARY 2009. (4) Scroll down to the entry dated February 2, 2009.

No luck yet on the Cheez-Its.

My offer still stands. Let me know what wheat-based items you miss most and I will endeavor to find acceeptable substitutes. I will also continue my "most wanted list" and hope that some of you will respond with recipes or suggestions. E-mail me at gfceliac@gmail.com or leave a comment at the end of this or any article.

Published 07/03/09