There are good gluten free products out there and then there are the outstanding products, which fall into my “Life’s Gluten Free Pleasures” category. Martin’s Marvelous Crisps are the latter.
I had the wonderful pleasure of sampling their gluten and nut free Rosemary Lavender Crisps. They are clearly made in small batches (as is confirmed on the package), as I could see and feel the seeds and dried fruits in this light, crisp cracker. Plus, they are in slightly different shapes and sizes…love that! The hint of rosemary, lavender and brown sugar amongst the sunflower seeds, hemp seeds and raisins make for a beautiful and unique contrast of sweet and savory.
The crisps also come in Pumpkin Seed Cranberry, Chocolate Molé and Date and Olive Tapenade varieties. I haven’t tried these flavors, but based on what I experienced with the Rosemary Lavendar I’d be glad to.
What I really like about Martin’s Marvelous is their transparency about the gluten free ingredients and manufacturing practices they use. This copy comes straight from the package:
“Our marvelously crunchy crisps are made in small batches from Canadian grown pure oats* Sourced from farmers who grow only non-GMO oats on dedicated farms, the oats are tested to ensure the absence of wheat, and then ground into oat flour.
*RS ELISA Certified. Although pure oats are suitable for celiac and wheat allergy diets, there is a small percentage of people who may not tolerate even the purest of oats. Please check first with your health practitioner to confirm suitability of pure oats in your diet.”
I would have made the same statement, but since they said it so well I felt it better to show you what kind of a company they are.
These light, flavorful crackers are plenty good on their own, but should you want to pair it with something I recommend a mild soft cheese, such as brie or neufchatel. I even sampled them with homemade cashew cheese, which made for a divine snack.
It goes without saying that a product meeting my “Life’s Gluten Free Pleasures” standards should be shared with others. So, below please find contest rules for a giveaway of this still hard-to-find Canadian product.
GIVEAWAY
Want to win some Martin’s Marvelous Crisps for yourself? Leave a comment below about why you want to win the Martin’s Marvelous products or a question you want answered in my “Ask the Gluten Free RD” post. Two lucky winners will be randomly selected to receive a full prize package of all six of the Martin’s Marvelous products, shown above! This includes Rosemary Lavender, Pumpkin Seed Cranberry, Chocolate Molé, and Date & Olive Tapenade Crisps; and Sunflower Seed Raisin and Pumpkin Seed Cranberry Granola. This is a fabulous prize package that you don’t want to miss out on.
Official Rules: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Participants must be 18 years or older to enter and live within the continental United States or Canada. Contest will start on Thursday, March 8, 2012 and will end on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 12:00 pm EST. In the comments section below, tell us why you want to win the Crisps or a question you want Rachel to answer on her blog. Two (2) winners will be randomly selected using Random.org to receive a full prize package of all six of the Martin’s Marvelous products (pictured above). Approximate retail value of the prize is $54.00 + shipping and handling. The odds of winning are determined by the number of eligible entries. The winners will be selected by Thursday, March 22, 2012 and will be announced in a comment on this blog post. The winners’ names can be obtained by visiting the comments section of this post after the winners have been announced. The winners will also be notified by email. In the case that the prizes are not claimed within one week of the winners being notified, the prize will be forfeited. Rachel Begun Nutrition Communications, The Gluten Free RD and its associates are held harmless in the event that the prize or sweepstakes in some way negatively impacts the winners or recipients. This contest is being regulated in the state of New York. Void where prohibited by law. By entering the contest, you are agreeing to the Official Rules. Sponsored by Martin’s Marvelous, http://www.martinsmarvelous.com/index.php?id=95
(Disclosure: I received complimentary samples of Martin’s Marvelous. I was not paid to write this post.)
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I would love to win these because I was just diagnosed as celiac and am looking for better alternatives to my cheese and crackers instead of using the “white refined flour” gluten free crackers.
Hi! Have a good day!
I would like to win this because the flavors sound wonderful. I’ve been wanting to try lavender as an ingredient for a while now. I like how different they are. I’ve never seen crisps with flavors like mole or olive tapenade.
Both my sister and my are gulten free and I am most gulten free… It is hard to find good gulten free things that keep well and taste good! I would love to try this brand.
I would love to win because Gluten free products are expensive and it’s hard to try all the brands out there. I would love to be able to find a good cracker, so far I have only tasted ones that are just ok.
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These all sound so good — especially the pumpkin seed cranberry. I love the sound of all these!
Congratulations, you’re one of our winners! Please check your email for a message from me about claiming your prize! Thanks!
Wow! As a mother of four life is very busy. When we first lreenad that my oldest child has Celiac disease, I was a bit overwhelmed. Then we discovered that my husband and two more of my children also have it. Triumph Dining’s grocery guide and resturant guide have been very beneficial in giving us hope of safe products on the market and safe locations that we can eat out. The iphone would definitely help make locating information about gluten free products even easier. Thanks for caring enough to provide research about products and a way for us to access this information easier.
I would love to win this app! At age 5 last fall my daughter was digesonad with Celiacs after blood work and a biopsy at a Children’s hospital. The first place we were directed to was Triumph Dining and it’s help me to manage her dietary intake successfully! THANK YOU SO MUCH! She is now thriving and has even started to gain weight. We are learning together as a family how best to support her. She loves keeping the special orange’ book with her as well as her dining cards! She is an avid reader and loves to play with my iPhone. Winning this app would help facilitate her independence as questions comes up while we are out and about. She loves being are GF princess and I love that you offer so much great information! <3
These sound awesome.
I would love to win a sample as I have Celiac, and I am always looking for a tasty, healthy, snack to keep on hand at my desk/purse. These sound like a good option!
My 13 year old son was diagnosed with Celiac last fall. Since then our famly has been leinanrg all about gluten free foods whenever we can. Since he has changed his diet, he has felt so much better. Thank you for your research, tools and information regarding gluten-free foods. I am sure this will be a greatly appreciated app for the iPhone. Thanks.
I would like to win the crisps because they sound wonderful and because I haven’t yet found a gluten free cracker that tastes good to me.
I will disqualify myself from the contest as I am a brother to the eponymous Martin, but may I add to your glowing review that they are also excellent with Martin’s Marvelous Fig Salami, a vegan ‘salami’ made with figs, apricots, and – yes – chocolate?
Why thank you for the suggestion! We are always looking for delicious gluten free food pairings.
I’d like to know if there are any commercial gluten-free breads available that are higher in fiber (at least 4g per slice)? I can’t bake worth a darn and would love to find a great-tasting high fiber GF sandwich bread. Thanks!
My daughter was recently diagnosed with Epilepsy, and I’m working hard at re-vamping my daughter’s diet. It is difficult to find gluten-free snacks that she actually likes the taste of. I’d love to have her be able to try these.
I just went gluten and dairy free about a month ago and it has been life-changing for me health-wise. I would love to win these snacks – they sound amazing!
All celiac’s know how dlificuft and time consuming it can be to shop for gluten free food. It can be exhausting and then you still have to go home to prepare your meal, and hope it turns out so your kids will eat it. Triumph Dining has made our lives easier, especially now with the new app. Thank You!!!
I would love to try a flavorful cracker since being diagnosed with celiac…they are hard to come by!
These sound tasty AND healthy… I would love to try them. Thanks for the chance
Congratulations to our randomly selected winners, Carolsue and Lori D.!! We’ll be contacting you by email to claim your prize. Many thanks to all of the participants! Have a great week!
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I recently made the switch to gluten-free. I read the book Wheat Belly and have done some internet research and have realized that my symptoms can be explained by eating a wheat-filled diet. I have been very strict on this new lifestyle change and hope to see improvements very soon. I am still trying to find some good recipes and gluten-free products (beginning is the hardest part) but I know it will come with time.