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...]
Delicious Gluten Free Freedom Cookies
A few weeks ago I made these cookies for my mum, who had just cooked my husband and I a delicious roast chicken dinner, with special gravy and stuffing just for me of course. I learnt how to make them at the Cookability cookery course in London and fell in love. I've never made cookies before this so it was a whole new experience for me. These cookies are made using hardly … [Read more...]
A twist on gluten free cake-in-a-mug – mesquite flour!
One of my favourite treats on a cold miserable day is to cook cake-in-a-mug, which is quick, easy and tasty. You may have seen previous posts about this, both a normal version with plain flour and a gluten free version. I wanted to share with you a new amazing new flour that I've just discovered because it added a real zing to this clever, quick, cake treat. Today I made … [Read more...]
Pancake heaven!
For all you pancake lovers out there, you can still enjoy pancakes with allergies; I made some today with rice milk and it worked really well, I don't think you can really taste the difference. Traditional pancakes (Dairy Free) Ingredients (Serves 4) 100g plain flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 egg, beaten 150ml Rice or Soya milk Method Beat all the ingredients until the … [Read more...]