Paul Swanson, on the right, is the man and vision behind this line of gluten-free sauce bases. Their products makes it easier for life to “go back to normal” after a Celiac Disease diagnosis.  Green Bean Casserole becomes easy again with their Cream of Mushroom Sauce Mix. Their cream sauce allows my pork-free husband to easily have biscuits and gravy again. Simply put, they help bring the joy back to cooking

Read further for the background behind Paul and his company, in his own words.

1. What inspired you to become a food producer? Why the focus on gluten-free?

Well, here is the “short” story:  We have a long family background (over 100 years combined) in the creation of  commercial soups, sauces and gravies.  My mother discovered her intolerance to wheat/ gluten almost 50 years ago.  She felt frustrated about the lack of quality options at the grocery store, so we started making our own. As the gluten free industry grew, we felt there might be real interest in quality soup, sauce and gravy choices like ours.

2. Are there other highlights of your products? Low sodium, fat free, etc?

Full Flavor Foods products are free from gluten, egg, nuts, MSG, hydrogenated oils, and trans fats.  They contain no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.  In addition, the majority of our products contain no soy. (The beef gravy is the exception.) Our 4 gravies are also dairy-free.  In addition, our Mushroom and Cream Soups/Sauces are also lactose free! (We use coconut oil instead of cream in our cream soups and sauces.)

3. What steps do you take to insure that your products are truly gluten-free?

A company independently tests every batch of Full Flavor Foods mixes before we ship them for sale.  We have never received a result indicating a trace of gluten, using the very best testing, which tests for less than 5ppm. (“parts per million”). Our products are also third- party certified as being gluten-free by the Gluten Free Food Program. (Which is endorsed by the National Celiac Association.)

4.  Do you have any stories of customers who reported back to you how important your products have been in their life?

I had a woman in Texas literally break into tears after tasting our Southern Style Breakfast Sausage Gravy (made with our Cream Soup/Sauce Base mix).  She had not enjoyed it in years because she could not find anything GF or make it correctly without using wheat flour. So, it feels like we are make a small difference in people’s lives, helping them recreate many of those comfort foods they miss.

5.  What would you like consumers to know about your products and your business?

We want consumers to know our products are safe for those with Celiac Disease. Not only that, but they are quite delicious, very versatile (check out our GF Recipe Booklet) and better than most similar products found in the marketplace. Why? Because we care about quality.  Where other companies make “brown gravy,” our beef gravy mix is made from real beef.

To us, this company is more than just a business.  We understand (from firsthand experience) about the challenges faced by those with Celiac Disease or Gluten Intolerance . We know they still want, and deserve, great tasting food.  Being gluten-free does not mean consumers have agreed to settle for substandard food!

We also want to spread the word that our mixes now come in bulk for food service customers and larger families. Our larger bags can make up to a full gallon of sauce or gravy. Orders have mostly been from grocery chains (with commissary operations), nursing homes, schools, and hospitals. However even larger families love our bigger, resealable bags.

You’ll find Full Flavor Foods products on their website, in many stores, and at many events nationwide. Some of their products are also available on Gluten Free Mall. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram to see where they’ll be next as well as recipe ideas!

**Full Flavor Foods sponsored this post. I adore them regardless, and all of my thoughts and opinions are my own.**

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I love using Chebe products. They are some of the most versatile, allergen friendly, gluten free mixes out there. Their focaccia is delicious, their pizza crust is amazing, and their cinnamon rolls are super easy to make.

They have a pie crust recipe on their website that’s easy to make. One of the biggest problems with any raw gluten free pie crust is that they tend to fall apart. Without the elasticity of gluten, it’s hard to hold all of those ingredients together. However, the Chebe pie crust dough resists falling apart and is incredibly easy to handle. This truly impressed me.

Chebe Pie Crust – Cinnamon Roll Mix

I created multiple pie crusts with their mixes. Their cinnamon roll mix makes a stellar substitute to a graham cracker crust. They make amazing apple turnovers, and are great for cream pies, like the butterscotch pie pictured below. I also used the cinnamon roll mix to make these delicious gluten free mini apple cheesecakes!

Chebe Pie Crust (Sweet) – All Purpose Mix

Reviving these near Thanksgiving, I attempted gluten free pecan and pumpkin pies. My uncle Joe loves pecan pie, and found this one to be quite tasty. I made the pumpkin pie for a segment I did on my local news station. They were impressed that it was not only gluten free, but also grain free!

Chebe Pie Crust (Savory) – All Purpose Mix

My biggest success thus far has been a chicken pot pie. I think the trick to using Chebe as pie crust is a filled pie.

I made my chicken pot pie on Christmas Day, but did not end up using it that day. So I wrapped it tightly in saran wrap and stuck it in my refrigerator. Three days later on Sunday I unwrapped it and placed the whole chicken pot pie, in its ceramic dish, in the microwave. After warming for 3-4 minutes, the crust magically changed into a super soft and pliable crust. We shared it with a friend who is also eating gluten free and she even asked for seconds.

It may very well have been THE BEST chicken pot pie that I have ever made. My husband said that it was definitely the best gluten free chicken pot pie he has ever eaten.

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Chebe Grain Free Pie Crust

Ingredients

• 1 box Chebe any flavor
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp oil
• 4 tbsp COLD butter 2 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp cream cheese also works!
• 4 tbsp *ice cold* water

Instructions

• In a food processor, combine Chebe mix, oil and egg. Pulse to combine and moisten Chebe mix. 
• Next, add cold butter, cut into small pieces, to the Chebe mix. Pulse until it resembles a sandy texture. 
• Finally, add ice cold water, one tablespoon at a time until dough forms. 
• Use in any recipe that calls for pie crust.

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