Lupins are quite common in most English gardens, recognisable for their tall, elegant stems with many tiny clustered and tightly curled flowers. They are related to the legume family e.g. peanuts, peas, lentils and beans. The seeds from some types of lupin can be used in foods such as seeded bread and can also be ground to make lupin flour, which is used sometimes in foods … [Read more...]
Herbal tea may contain nuts
I was shocked to find out last week that some varieties of Whittard tea contain undeclared nuts in the ingredients. The tea concerned is Rooibos Cream Caramel, Sticky Toffee Pudding and Spice Chai Green Tea – all 125g packs. Tea is something I always consider as a safe drink; wherever I go I know that herbal tea and black tea or coffee are going to be safe for me. At least … [Read more...]