Like many Americans, I have fallen in love with Udi’s gluten free bread. Why did I wait so long to try it? For the first time in twelve years, I enjoyed a sandwich that was gluten free, had slices that were approximately the same size as the sandwich meat, did not crumble, and did not have to be toasted to be palatable, Simple pleasures!!! Udi’s provides cinnamon-raisin bread as well as the sandwich bread I have been talking about. They also make muffins, granola, and whole grain bagels.

Even their website is fantastic. They will e-mail a $1 off coupon to encourage you to try their products. (In self-defense, they have set things up so that you can’t print more than two copies.) In a rare display of good customer relations, they have a button on the site that allows you to opt-out of any mailings other than your coupons. They have an extensive “store locater” list and you can order on-line. There is an excellent “party planning” section that includes menu and recipes.