Q Do you have any suggestions for making the best possible bread to use for run of the mill sandwiches? We do make some lovely GF breads, but they always seem overly indulgent and a little heavy… Gluten free sandwich bread needs to be soft enough to accommodate a good amount of filling and not […]
Embarking on a gluten-free diet can seem very daunting, so here are some top tips from Europe’s number 1 gluten-free food company, Schär’s, resident dietitian to help get you started… 1 There’s no reason why a gluten free diet can’t be healthy and well balanced. Eat regular meals based on gluten free starchy foods (including […]
Not only do pumpkins taste delicious, they are also packed full of health benefits, which makes this warming roasted pumpkin soup perfect for snuggling up with this Autumn. Roasted Pumpkin, Ginger and Orange Soup By Kirsty Henshaw (www.kirstys.co.uk) Serves 4 | Prep 10 minutes | Cook 40 mins | GF SF DF EF V MF Ingredients: […]
Q What is the value of keeping a food diary to work out what your body finds troublesome? In my experience the first thing a doctor will want you to do if you are experiencing problems that you think are related to food is to keep a food diary. A food diary is basically a list […]
A spongy and moist cake topped with a little sugar for extra crunch. This fig and almond cake looks as gorgeous as it tastes, and be can served on its own or with an ice cream of your choice for a truly decadent treat. Fig and Almond Cake By Brinda Bungaroo (www.brindabungaroo.com) Serves 6-8| Prep […]
Q Why does gluten-free flour have such a noticeable aftertaste meaning you can only use it in strong flavoured cakes etc? Any solutions? I agree that some gluten-free blends have a bitter or metallic aftertaste and this can be down to individual ingredients or the age of the flour. Without knowing which brand or mix […]
Cocoa Libre is an exciting new company selling hand-made artisan chocolate in lovely packaging, which also happens to be dairy, gluten, wheat and nut free! Louise, founder of Cocoa Libre, started making special chocolate for her son when he became dairy intolerant, and she wanted him to continue to enjoy the same kind of lovely […]
Adventurous food brand GLORIOUS! bolster their gluten-free soup range with a Mexican inspired flavour, and the popular Mumbai flavour joins their core range. GLORIOUS! Foods have strengthened their gluten-free range of fresh soup pots with the launch of a new limited edition flavour, bringing the total number of gluten free soup flavours in the range […]
Q Why is gluten free bread so much more expensive? Raw Materials ‘Standard’ UK bread is made from wheat flour alone, grown in the UK, milled in massive, computer controlled mills and delivered to bakeries in 30 tonne bulk tankers with very little human intervention. To make gluten-free bread you need to use up to […]
These super delicious little treats are really simple to make and taste amazing. The avocado and lime filling is smooth and creamy, and the fresh zing of the lime combined with the sweetness of the base makes for a really light and refreshing pudding. Raw Key Lime Pies By Nikki Webster (www.rebelrecipes.com) Serves 6 | […]