Today I thought I'd share a bit of food fact fun. Did you know that Bird's Custard, first invented way back in 1837 by Alfred Bird, came about because his wife could not eat the traditional custard which was made with eggs because she had an egg allergy? Useless fact number one, you never know when that might come up at the pub quiz. Over the years the company has been taken … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2012
Judging the freefrom food awards 2012 – Shhhhh Ruth!
Being asked to join the erstwhile panel of judges for the freefrom food awards 2012 was such a privilige for a humble blogger. Having multiple food allergies made the process a little challenging but it was fantastic to sit alongside food writers, bloggers, chefs, dieticians and experts and all share our views on each product. I judged on two separate occasions and each … [Read more...]
Friends will make mistakes just like you do!
They don't mean to but your friends may make mistakes where catering for your allergies are concerned. After all, we're all human, we all make mistakes sometimes, and if you're capable of slipping up and eating the wrong thing, not checking enough in restaurants or just being a bit blase, then your friends might too. Many things are just habit, like stiring tea with the same … [Read more...]
20 tips for coping with an eczema flare up
Over the years you learn to cope with eczema. You know you'll never be quite free but once you can get a handle on keeping your skin moisturised and avoiding the things that trigger flare ups it gets easier. Some people do grow out of it but sadly that is not the fate for all of us. Some people have cyclical flare ups which seems to be the route I'm taking. I have no idea … [Read more...]
Allergic to washing up liquid
One week after my first judging session for the freefrom food awards and I have learnt another allergy lesson, and this thanks to the amazing care and attention from Michelle, Cressida and Katherine. Having someone on the judging panel with real allergies, and not just one, but many, posed a few logistical, safety and process problems for the freefrom management team. They … [Read more...]