August 2009
2 posts
Where to eat?
One of favourite gluten free resources would unquestionably be The Coeliac Society. They have redesigned their site into a more user friendly design and have extended on the restaurants section.
Here are a few of the lists from NSW AND VIC. The downside is they only do these two states extensively and QLD for members only. For more go here.
NEW SOUTH WALES
Sydney City | North Shore | Western...
Food for thought
Food Investigators on SBS had a good little insight. View are summary and see what others are saying here at Food Investigators.
July 2009
1 post
Crackers
Melinda’s crackers will hit Woolworths shelves early August. Their first orders have left Brisbane en route to health food distributors around Australia. However, if your desperate to try them ASAP then you can buy them online here:
Gluten Free Direct: www.glutenfreedirect.com.au Only Oz Groceries: www.onlyoz.com.au
June 2009
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Organic Pharaoh Bread*
*This is only WHEAT FREE not gluten free.
I took the plunge last week to try something that maybe I should have and maybe not. So many people tell me to try spelt - but something tells me no. That is just me. Recently I discovered Organic Pharaoh Bread by Healthy Bake at Harris Farm. While a little on the pricey side at $8.50 I am finding myself justifying it. It IS THE NICEST bread I have EVER...
May 2009
2 posts
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
I know I am starting to go a bit dessert crazy but when winter hits there is not alot more comforting than watching your favourite flick curled up on the couch with a nice warm bowl of Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp. I must admit I am yet to make but I can gaurantee it will be on my Winter hit-list. Here is what to do:
Balsamic Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Recipe Balsamic vinegar cuts the sugary sweetness...
Chocolate fudge pudding
Your friends will be queuing up to be coeliac once you dish this up. Great with some fresh whipped cream and vanilla ice-cream.
Serves 6-8 Ingredients
150g/5oz best-quality gluten-free dark chocolate (70 percent cocoa solids)
150g/5oz butter
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
150ml/¼ pint warm water
110g/4oz caster sugar
4 eggs, preferably free-range, separated
25g/1oz rice flour, sifted
1 tsp...
April 2009
12 posts
Handpicked flours
There are many kinds of recipes that indicate to use gluten free flours. But which one? I have trialed many variations over the years but even now it can be quite overwhelming, not to mention remembering whether it is gluten free or not when I am staring aimlessly in the supermarket isle. Below I have compiled a list of gluten free flours that will hopefully help you decide the best one for you.
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Organic matters
I have recently gone organic outside as well as in. Being a coeliac - or gluten free - I am sure you are aware of the implications toxins and ‘non body friendly’ products can have to your system in the short and long term. With this is mind I have switched to a product, which I find soothing and well made that is 100% organic and animal testing free. The miessence® certified organic...
Melinda's Gluten free goodies
I recently learned of Melinda’s Gluten-free Goodies when a friend made me Chocolate Fudge Brownie from one her premix range. It was moist, it was delicious, it was gluten free. Melinda has been kind enough to send me a Choc Walnut Recipe to share with you.
Ingredients 2 2/3 cups FG Roberts Gluten Free Self Raising flour 3 Tablespoons good quality cocoa. 1 ½ cups coconut ¾ cup caster...
Coeliac. A thing of the past?
Perhaps so. I was very excited by a sms from Dad today (that is a feat in itself) about the clinical trials for a vaccine against Coeliac disease. Successful phase I and II trials conducted by doctors in Melbourne are now testing a vaccine.
You can dowload a pdf here but I will assure you I will be on top of the latest information. Some more can be read here aswell.
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Pastry pastry pastry
Now. I miss a lot of things as I’m sure you do too on this gluten free diet but if there is one (more) thing that I could add to my list - it is PASTRY. Yes. I am talking pies, sausage rolls and tarts. Sweet and savoury. Hot or cold. Well if there was one good site I have found since starting this blog a whole four days ago - its www.glutenfreepastry.com.au They sell sweet, savoury AND...
Strike with the Iron Pot - Gluten and dairy free
Recently when I was at the coeliac expo I discovered ‘Iron Pot’. They also cater for dairy free and there range of food will make you want to gather up your gluten free friends and have a party.
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Hot Cross Buns
I know I don’t want to miss out again this Easter. Thanks to the team at cuisine.com.au - I have discoverd a recipe that should see you enjoying your favourite Easter treat (or perhaps second favourite) this long weekend. The beauty of these is that you don’t have to wait until Easter to enjoy them either.
INGREDIENTS: 1/3 cup caster sugar 2 x 7g sachets dry yeast 11/2 cups warm milk...
“He who takes medicine and neglects to diet wastes the skill of his doctors”
– Chinese Proverb
A grainy beginning
A thought came to me on the way home today. I was thinking about the gluten free emails we send at work and I thought two things. One being that there are more gluten intolerant people around me than I have ever had before. The second - why save all my favourite links on my computer and try to remember to send them out to my gluten free gang.
Welcome to my blog where gluten is only used in...
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