It is a common misconception that those on a gluten-free diet cannot enjoy bread, but this couldn’t be further from the truth! In recent years, gluten-free diets have hit the mainstream, and as a result of this, demand for delicious gluten-free bread, which doesn’t taste like cardboard has grown enormously. However, as those on a […]
An influx of supermarket listings for coconut flour suggests it could become the next coconut product to achieve widespread popularity, after sales of coconut water have grown by 73% in recent years. An organic coconut flour from The Groovy Food Company launched in Tesco yesterday, whilst a similar product from Biona went on sale in […]
Q Under what circumstances would you advocate xanthan gum in baking and when is it not needed? The gluten found in wheat flour plays an important role in the texture of our familiar baked goods. When absent, as in gluten-free flour, baking results sometimes don’t live up to our expectations. Xanthan gum, when added in […]
This Brik a L’oeuf is quick and simple to make, and makes a perfect light evening meal. Brik a L’oeuf Serves 1 | Prep 10 mins | Cook 10 mins | SF DF MF Ingredients: Vegetable oil, for deep-frying 2 sheets of filo pastry 2-3 cherry tomatoes, chopped A few thin slivers of red or white […]
These savoury vege-bacon, caramelised onion and cheddar muffins are perfect for a picnic or lunch box, though like all savoury muffins, they are best enjoyed straight from the oven! Mmmm… Vege-Bacon, Caramelised Onion and Cheddar Muffins Serves 10-12 | Prep 1 hr 10 mins | Cook 20-25 mins | SF MF Ingredients: 300g self raising […]
With the cold weather still in abundance, January is the perfect month to celebrate and enjoy soup of all kinds, and this hearty bowl of baked potato soup is just the thing to keep you warm through winter! Baked Potato Soup By Alexander Willow-Harvey (www.invegetableswetrust.com) Serves 2 | Prep 60 mins | Cook 10 mins […]
Q Are gluten-free products safe for individuals with wheat allergy? There is a difference between wheat intolerance and coeliac disease. Coeliac disease is a lifelong intolerance to gliaden, part of the gluten proteins that are a large part of the grain of wheat, rye and barley. It causes damage to the small intestine and many […]
A delicious moist and spicy gluten-free carrot cake, smothered in delicious vanilla buttercream! Carrot Cake Serves 12 | Preparation time 20 mins | Baking time 35 mins GF MF Ingredients Gluten-Free Carrot Cake: 210g unsalted butter 300g caster sugar 3 large eggs 300g gluten-free self-raising flour 1tsp ground cinnamon 2tsp baking powder 450g grated carrots […]
Embrace veganism this January with issue 1 of Vegan Food & Living! The makers of Free-From Heaven are very excited to introduce brand new magazine Vegan Food & Living. Aimed at vegans and those looking to adopt a vegan diet, issue 1 is on sale now packed with 101 plant-based recipes, informative features, and expert […]
The study suggests 4 in 10 would eat seafood or poultry past their use-by date, 17% consider themselves to have an allergy or intolerance and 58% fail to regularly read food labels. A BBC Good Food study suggests that 42% of the population would eat poultry and 39% fish/seafood past its use-by date. The survey […]