I was beginning to dread the eating out bit of my trip to Wales when not only the venue for my husband's graduation, the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) but also a restaurant in the town told me they were unable to cater for my allergies. I'm severely allergic to nuts, dairy, soya and wheat. I also avoid tomato, celery, broad beans and kidney beans due to lesser milder … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2015
93 chemicals which cause dermatitis – check your shampoo!
The increase in the number of people with allergies, coeliac disease and food intolerances has seen a massive rise in the number of freefrom foods in the shops. Many of those who avoid certain foods have skin problems such as eczema if they do come into contact with that particular allergen. There are contact allergens too like grass, pollen, dust and animal dander. We can … [Read more...]
What do vegans taste like?
Ever eaten a vegan? No me neither. I don't know what they taste like but I'd probably be allergic to vegans since they consume a lot of nuts to get protein into their diets. Joking aside, this new dairy and soya free cheese from VioLife, discovered in my local Morrisons, is probably the best freefrom cheese I've ever tasted. I have always been of the opinion, having eaten … [Read more...]
5 Common Adult Skincare Issues & How to Treat Them
What are the five most common skin conditions in adults? Not surprisingly they include eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea or melasma. If you have any of these conditions this blog post is for you. Melasma? I hear you cry. I know. I learnt something new from this infographic so I thought I'd share it. I have never ever heard of Melasma before either. Melasma is a condition … [Read more...]
Wheat and dairy free onion bhajis or patties
Special thanks to my favourite chef, Chris Bridge for this fantastically simple recipe for onion bhajis and you don't need a deep fat fryer to make these. Thanks also to my niece Zoe who was a dab hand at bhaji making from her ski chaleting days and was able to help out admirably! 'Can I help she asked?' Well thank you, yes you can. Left me free to set the table, warm the … [Read more...]