Sometimes you find things on the shelf that catch your eye, you check the ingredients, even though they aren't in the freefrom aisle. Whether this is some kind of self torture I'm not sure, but very occasionally, those tasty looking pork and leek sausages are gluten free! Marks & Spencer do this with a few products, they stock things which are dairy and or gluten free, or … [Read more...]
Coeliac book nominated for Best Health Book award
If you have Coeliac disease, a child who has it, or suspect you may have it, you must read this book. In another shameless rip off of a press release, here is the low down on this new book and its success in the awards listings. In my defence, I'm busy and I couldn't have put it better than Alex himself anyway, so read on... 'Coeliac Disease: What you need to know', the new … [Read more...]
My delicious #DF, #GF lunch today
I just thought I'd share my lunch with you today because it looks so pretty and tastes amazing. I had no idea what to have and since lately gluten and wheat have been giving my terrible stomach cramps, bloating and constipation I'm now going totally gluten free. This on top of already being nut and dairy free due to allergies and also tomato and celery free due to nasty … [Read more...]
Gluten free recipe ideas
A high percentage of people suffer from allergies; some of the most common reactions include a sensitivity to nuts (primarily peanuts), gluten and dairy products. Nut allergies are considered high risk because their side effects can be very severe. However, those who are intolerant to wheat are considered low risk because after eating something with wheat, they often just feel … [Read more...]
New Swedish shop opens in High Street, Barnes, West London
The massive popularity of central London’s TotallySwedish store, has prompted the launch of a second TotallySwedish in High Street, Barnes in West London: “I’ve been running the shop in Crawford Street in the West End of London since September 2005", says owner Annethe Nathan, “and the business has been going very well and it’s so popular, we’ve decided to expand and open a new … [Read more...]