It costs a LOT more to feed an allergic person than it does for those with no allergies. And I'm not just talking about the increased cost of freefrom food, although some of it is very expensive compared to its normal alternatives. There are numerous reasons for this, including increased manufacturing costs, special training for staff, limited production times, expensive … [Read more...]
There’s nothing in an Oxo stock cube…
Oxo cubes. We all know about those. We don't eat Oxo cubes if we are allergic to wheat or celery because they are not just stock... they are lots of other things too. The moral of this blog is that you must always keep checking and checking and when that little niggling doubt is in the back of your mind you keep asking until you sound like a broken record because while no … [Read more...]
On having a real allergy stalker…
This is a funny story about how I discovered I had a stalker and not just any old stalker. This stalker was trying to find out more about me and wanted to meet me too. My sister is the one who finally connected me with my stalker. We have now met and are now in touch about various allergy and blog related things. But we're jumping ahead. It happened when my sister was … [Read more...]
Soya free soy sauce alternative – Coconut Aminos
I discovered this stuff at the FreeFrom Food Awards judging session last week. Honestly, how can I have a diagnosed soya allergy for over three years and not have discovered that there is a fairly widely available and pretty amazing alternative to soya sauce? 'Coconut Aminos' have apparently been around for some time and are very popular in the US. I was lucky enough to … [Read more...]
When the office buys you birthday cake you can’t eat…
It was my birthday this month. I always struggle with my birthday. I never want stuff. It's just so soon after Christmas and I never want much for Christmas presents either. I'm a nightmare to buy for. Despite all this my family and friends came up trumps yet again with beautiful and thoughtful gifts like a new colourful smart scarf, a mini cooper driving experience, a shopping … [Read more...]