Hemp isn't something you would normally associate with milk; It's a natural fibre derived from the cannabis plant and has been used for thousands of years to make rope, canvas, paper and clothing. Cannabis is the most popular illegal drug in Britain so you might initially be put off by hemp milk but it contains none of the unsavoury qualities of cannabis. It's made from water … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2011
Have you really got an allergy?, a poem by Ruth Holroyd
Here is another poem I wrote a while ago about allergies and some of the frustrations I often feel... “Have you really got an allergy? It’s all in your mind!” I don’t think they really mean to be unkind One lapse of diligence is all it takes. The lure of chocolate biscuits and cakes. My nose gets sneezy If I eat any eggs I feel a little wheezy Itchy rash on arms and legs If … [Read more...]
Allergy free product of the week – Pink Panther vanilla wafer biscuits
These tasty little biscuits have been very illusive. I've been searching for them for nearly a year, having been told they were gluten and dairy free by my allergy specialist. I eventually tracked them down in a health food shop, and both I and my husband tried them. They don't contain dairy in the ingredients but the allergy information does state that they may contain milk … [Read more...]
12 tips – Cooking a meal for someone with allergies
Let's imagine you have finally managed to get the attention of that gorgeous girl who works in accounts. Or the guy you have fancied for years has finally asked you out on a date. "I've got an allergy to nuts." she says. If you don't know much about allergies, what do you do? Serious allergies can be life threatening so should be taken seriously, but not allowed to ruin a night … [Read more...]
Which gravy and stock cubes are allergen free?
Sauces, gravy, stock cubes, they can all make or break a meal if you have allergies. If you have an allergy to dairy, wheat, gluten, celery, tomatoes or MSG then gravy and stock cubes are a minefield. When you're eating out you never quite know what's gone into the stock and gravy on a meal, and a roast dinner without gravy just isn't quite the same. I was prompted to write … [Read more...]