Thank you so much to Anuja, Sharon, Rich and Jenny for coming along - I was worried nobody would and that I'd end up sitting alone munching on my home made freedom cookies. Thankfully, they came, and this is what one of them said, "Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the meeting yesterday. Thank you very much for organising it." Well, thank you for coming along! Quite a … [Read more...]
Is nutmeg actually a nut?
Is Nutmeg a nut? and should the nut allergic community avoid it? I don't think so. Nutmeg isn't actually a nut and I can eat nutmeg without any problems. So what is nutmeg? The nutmeg tree is used to produce nutmeg, just as the name suggests, but did you also know that mace is produced from the same seed as nutmeg? Something I never knew before researching this spice. Nutmeg … [Read more...]
Should you avoid chestnuts with nut allergy?
If you are allergic to nuts you may have been told to avoid chestnuts along with all the other nuts. You may never have even eaten them in your life. But do you need to continue avoiding them? What are chestnuts? The definition in dictionary.com explains: "any of the several deciduous trees constituting the genus Castanea, of the beech family, having toothed, oblong … [Read more...]
Coriander beer? Nut beer? Brewers! Leave our beer alone!
Did you know that other ingredients such as coriander, orange and even nuts can be added during the brewing process to add flavour to the hops? Mildly interesting if you like real ale but if you have an allergy to any of these things, that little fact is quite alarming. Could this pose a problem for those with allergies? What happens to the allergenicity of coriander, for … [Read more...]
Is Tung Oil safe for nut allergic people?
Have you ever heard of tung oil? It's pronounced 'tongue' and certainly didn't make me think of nuts when I first saw the can. My husband bought some after doing in-depth research into the best oil to treat un-oiled oak kitchen work tops for our new kitchen. Have I mentioned the new kitchen? It's very shiny and new and exciting at the moment - the novelty will soon wear … [Read more...]