Since last Saturday's furore over coeliac chef Anthony Demetre's comments about how he manages his condition, the following statements have recently been made. One from Anthony Demetre, via his agent, although she hasn't responded to my own email as yet, and the other from the BBC, via Coeliac UK. Response from Anthony Demetre"Further to some complaints I have received … [Read more...]
Coeliac chef Anthony Demetre causes uproar!
This weekend coeliac chef Anthony Demetre cooked on BBCs Saturday Kitchen. At first I thought this was a really positive step as I've been writing to this programme for months asking them to do just that. He was cooking a completely gluten free spread using quinoa, a very versatile, ancient, little-used grain (see photo below), but things took a strange turn when he began to … [Read more...]
Fish cakes at The Pink and Lily
Today I was treated to lunch by an old friend at one of my favourite pubs and I suddenly realised that I haven't shared this place with anyone. It's a real old English pub but also has a great menu; nestling high up in the Chiltern Hills, The Pink and Lily in Lacey Green is one of Buckinghamshire's best kept secrets. I am always amazed at the attentiveness and care the staff … [Read more...]
Milk and wheat allergen free fish and chips
If you're allergic milk and wheat some more creative ingredients are required to make safe allergen free batter. It's certainly left me feeling left out and like I'm missing the old treat of battered fish and chips. What is batter made from? I always assumed that the batter fish and chip shops used contained milk, mainly because when I've asked that very question I've … [Read more...]
Is beer really gluten free?
In a previous post, Gluten free beer is here! in May 2009, I explored the market and discussed the different brands available. Since writing this post I've been experimenting with reintroducing wheat and gluten back into my diet, since tests proved that I didn't have an allergy. This experiment was incredibly successful and I can now eat bread and drink real ale - what a … [Read more...]