My friends from down under sent me some of their products to sample and I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised with the offerings.  I am always on the hunt for great new gluten-free products that make for a great change from my normal routine.  I received Byron Bay Gourmet Foods Gluten-Free Sticky Date & Ginger Cookies and Rosemary & Sea Salt Crispbread – both of which were very unique.

First up was the Sticky Date Cookies cookies.  Now, I just happen to love all things dates.  I also have a particular penchant for cookies, so this was a win-win situation.  The first thing you’ll notice about these cookies is that they a mildly sweet so you don’t feel like you are eating a sugar bomb.  These tiny confections are highly complex in the flavor department though.  The subtle base has just a hint of saltiness from the butter followed by a delicate sweet earthiness from the dates and accompanying walnuts rounded out with just a hint of ginger spiciness.  These are the perfect accompaniment to a nice cup of tea or your morning coffee.  They also work amazingly as a crumbled topping for ice cream.

The  Rosemary & Sea Salt Crispbread are a real standout.  As many of you know, gluten-free crackers are often hit or miss.  These crispbread cracker rounds are wafer-thin and the absolutely perfect side for cheese or when topped with a hearty dip.  They have a subtle flavor of cheese and rosemary that does not overpower or take away from your topping of choice.

Best of all is that these treats are now available in North America.  Check out their Web site to find their distribution channels and to learn more about their complete product line.  Their dedicated cookie site can be found here.  You can even order these right from Amazon.com and have them shipped right to your door.