A real treat on a hot, steamy day in busy, frantic and always moving (slightly too slowly) day in London. Pods are popping up all over London and there are currently about 22 in total with more due to open soon. I had a large zingy lemon, ginger and mint tea which was just perfect on a hot day. Apart from a pin prick steam burn on my palm from the vent on the top of the … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2012
Dairy free macaroni cheese ready meal – it’s good!
You know those meals you really miss, with melted cheese, pure comfort food and something that becomes a distant memory when you have a dairy allergy? Well, there is hope, Amy's Kitchen have created a ready meal, called Dairy Free Rice Macaroni with dairy free cheeze. Make sure you get the right product name as they also make a gluten free version called 'Amy's Rice Mac and … [Read more...]
Harissa paste contains coriander…
Beware the harissa paste, something I haven't used in cooking before and never really worried about, but if you are allergic or intolerant to coriander - harissa paste could be one to watch out for. Coriander isn't one of the top fourteen allergens so would probably not be listed as an ingredient in harissa paste. According to Wiki, Harissa paste is a Tunisian hot chili sauce … [Read more...]
Can the NHS cope with allergy and dermatology needs?
The number of people with allergies is rising. This isn't including the number of people with eczema and psoriasis, many of whom may be exacerbating their condition with certain foods. The internet is here to help but the NHS are struggling under the sheer weight of people needing help. There is a lot we can do to help ourselves, which is where the internet and blogs like … [Read more...]