My daughter and I have cieliac disease. Have been eating gluten free for quite a few years. Every day there are more products being made gluten free. Cheerios!!! I am not wild about the breads. You are right, cost a lot. When you bake your own baked goods, the flour that you use can make a world of difference to the finished product. The brand krusteeze, is very good. (I probably spelled that wrong). Lots of recipes online. You can also convert your own. Good luck. Just remember to read all the labels. They sneak wheat in lots of products!