I love mushrooms but I can rarely eat them outside my own kitchen because every chef on the planet seems to cook them in butter. But a fried breakfast just isn't a fried breakfast without mushrooms. To me, mushrooms fried in oil, which is dairy free, taste delicious, so why the butter fettish? Now I love a plate of bacon and fried eggs - usually the only things on breakfast … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2015
Why my allergies make me a super being
One day you'll look back and wish you'd had allergies like me because my immune system makes me super human. They give me the power to eradicate the common cold within hours and I never get ill (oh the irony... I will now won't I?). My immune system is on fire - it is churning out everything it doesn't want and leaving me a force to be reckoned with. My body is a temple. … [Read more...]
Surviving three VERY different weddings with allergies
This year we were invited to three very different weddings. One involving a walk in the Lake District and a riotous Ceilidh in the evening, one involving camping and outdoor entertainment and one traditional wedding at a hotel venue. What to eat at someone's wedding when you have multiple allergies is always a worry. I have three very different takes on how to manage this … [Read more...]
ITV news, allergen regs and a FreeFrom cafe
The allergen regulations came into play in December 2014, almost six months ago, so food service businesses have had quite some time to get ready for the allergic community. There was plenty of warning before the regulations came into effect but many establishments may still be very unprepared for catering for an allergic diner. ITV ran a story on the 6 o'clock news on the … [Read more...]
Soft, luxurious pyjamas for eczema skin
This month I've been testing some very interesting copper infused super soft fabric ladies pyjamas with amazing health giving benefits. If you have eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis or sensitive dry skin then this blog post is for you. Anyone with eczema will know that nighttime can be the worst time. It's a perfect melting pot for itching and scratching. You get warm and for some … [Read more...]