This week we tried the new Newburn Bakehouse Gluten Free Crumpets and we were very impressed. Thank you for sending us a free sample :) So what's in them? The ingredients... These delicious crumpets are not only gluten free but also dairy free. Those with a cow's milk allergy will know what I mean here - many normal wheat containing crumpets still contain dairy so it's … [Read more...]
Two thirds of Brits can’t correctly identify what gluten is…
Half don’t know gluten is contained in cornflakes, pasta, pizza, fruitcake and biscuits. Nearly one in ten people have started cutting wheat or gluten from their diet, yet confusion is rife as to what gluten actually is and where it can be found. In fact, new research has shown that 70 percent of those surveyed had no idea that gluten was a protein and nearly one in six (17 … [Read more...]
Enjoying Green’s gluten and wheat free beers
There are so many gluten free beers to choose from these days but this month I have been mostly sampling Green's gluten free beer range. This is one for all you coeliacs or wheat allergics out there. They are all delicious. Last night I enjoyed the deliciously refreshing Pilsner. But my favourite, by a long way, has to be the amazing and totally naturally gluten free … [Read more...]
The new Tesco ‘Gluten Free Christmas’ advert
Oh no! Not the Latimers! But these aren't just any old Latimers, these are the gluten free Latimers and they're popping by! (Just had to get an M&S 'not just' reference into a Tesco blog) Clearly this is a real emergency! Someone who is gluten free is visiting! Panic stations. If you haven't yet seen the new Tesco 'Gluten Free Christmas' advert you can watch it … [Read more...]
Wheat, dairy and soya free fish and chips in Aylesbury
Back in October Mr What Allergy and I ventured out to our local fish and chipper in Aylesbury, The Cod Father. Love the name and love, love, love the wheat, dairy and soya free fish and chips. Due to having both a wheat and dairy allergy it's not usually possible to get fish and chips due to the wheat flour and milk in the batter mix though as you will discover later in this … [Read more...]