Author: Diane

Evol Scramble Cups

Archived by Diane on 3/23/2018 – no longer on Evol website

Found at Target:

Evol Scramble CUPS.
Target also had Fajita CUPS and Veggie CUPS which I did not buy.
From Evol’s website:

Welcome to the EVOLution of breakfast. Our new Scramble CUPS are packed with REAL FOOD: certified humane, cage-free eggs; proteins raised without antibiotics; and non-GMO vegetables. And they’re UNDER 210 CALORIES each, so need to compromise on the most important meal of the day. Go ahead, START SMARTER.

I tried the Egg Whites, Veggie and Cheese Scrample CUP.  It is certified gluten free by GFCO.  5oz, 120 calories, 9g protein, 2g fiber, 250 mg sodium.  Made with cage-free eggs. $2.99

The frozen cup is easy to prepare.  You just remove the lid, peel back the film, and microwave for 1 min 45 sec.

Following those directions the cup contents were heated through.  The eggs, potatoes and other vegetables were easily identifiable and the gouda/cheddar mix provided quite a bit of flavor.  And it is not too salty.  It tasted better than it looks in this photo.

Evol Scramble CUP Prepared

The serving size is small: more of a snack than a full meal.

On the negative side, I’m not a fan of frozen and microwaved potatoes.  The texture is a bit mushy.

I doubt I’ll buy it again.  As it it is frozen, it doesn’t travel well and if I’m home, I can easily make eggs for myself.

Other Scramble CUP flavors:

  • Egg, Uncured Bacon & Cheese with Bell Peppers & Potato
  • Lean & Fit Chicken Apple Sausage, Egg White with Potato & Cheese
  • Egg White, Veggies & Cheese
  • Egg, Basil Pesto, Potato & Cheese

Martha White Muffin Mix

Archived by Diane on 9/13/2023 -> no longer available

Found at Walmart on Warrensville Center Road in South Euclid:

Martha White Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffin Mix and Martha White Gluten Free Blueberry Muffin Mix.

MarthaWhiteChocolateChipMuffin
MarthaWhiteBlueberryMuffin

These 7 ounce pouches, $1.48, were located in the regular baking aisle, and not in the special gluten free section of the store.  Only 50 cents more than their gluten containing counterparts.

They could not be much easier to make: Just Add Milk! proclaims the package.  Indeed, the directions call for 1/2 cup to be combined with the mix, fill muffin cups, bake for 11-12 minutes and cool 2-3 minutes.

The main ingredients are rice flour, then sugar, then respectively semi-sweet chocolate chips or artificial blueberry bits (not a berry to be found). The chocolate mix contains egg, milk and soybean ingredients and the blueberry mix contains egg ingredients.

So, how did they come out?  Remember your mileage may vary as you are driving a different oven and pans.

The “blueberry” muffin batter was the thinner of the two and the muffins were done at the suggested time.  In fact, I probably overcooked them by a minute or so as they were darker than golden brown.  Despite liberally spraying the non-stick muffin cups with non-stick spray, the muffins still stuck with half coming out in pieces.  Next time I’d use paper liners.

The “chocolate” muffins required an extra 2 minutes to be fully cooked and were easier to remove from the pan.

Both had good texture with an expected gluten free crumb.  The chocolate had a few chips and the distinct chocolate flavor.  The “blueberry bits” resembled the real thing in look and taste.

Martha White Muffins Cut

Each mix made 6 medium size muffins.

The packages each have an additional recipe: Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins and Gluten Free Blueberry Peach Crisp.

Scrambler Marie’s

Mayfield Heights, Mentor, Strongsville, North Olmsted

scramblermaries.com

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS IN OHIO and DETROIT

NOTE: Because  Scrambler Marie’s restaurants are independent franchise operations
Diners need to be proactive in questioning and informing the staff of special needs.

1394 SOM Center Road
Mayfield Heights OH 44124
(440) 460-0750

26435 Great Northern Shopping Center
North Olmsted OH 44070
(440) 360-7111

9570 Mentor Avenue
Mentor OH 44060
(440) 350-6272

16726 Pearl Road Strongsville OH 44149 – coming soon

Diane writes

I’d first tried going to Scrambler Marie’s soon after my celiac disease diagnosis years ago. My request for gluten free food was met with blank stares. So, I was delighted to see they now have a gluten free menu.

I went on a Saturday, mid-morning, and when I asked the greeter about their gluten free menu her answer was not reassuring. She said that she didn’t think they could really make anything gluten free. But, I decided to give it a try. They’d gone to the trouble of having a GF menu, after all.

Our assigned server could not have been less interested in assuring I had gluten free food. Instead of ordering one of their GF menu items, I erred on the side of caution and asked for 2 eggs cooked in a clean pan.

After quite a wait, a different server abruptly dropped the plate in front of me.

The eggs were fine. The attitude and care for GF dining – not so much.

Eat at your own risk.

Also in other cities in Ohio and Detroit.

Big Lots

Multiple locations.

http://www.biglots.com/

Big Lots is a unique, non-traditional, discount retailer operating 1,495 Big Lots stores in 48 states with product assortments in the merchandise categories of Food, Consumables, Furniture & Home Décor, Seasonal, Soft Home, Hard Home, and Electronics & Accessories. We are committed to providing amazing values every day.

And they have gluten free food. The selection is unpredictable. The prices are usually good, but sometimes you can do better at Marc’s or elsewhere.

I was there yesterday and found Chex Oatmeal for $2 per box. And Breton crackers for $2.25 which I have not seen elsewhere.

Comment below with your finds.