Y'know how we have the Christmas rush, followed by New Year's celebrations and then the Back-to-School frenzy happens straight after? It's irritating, isn't it? You barely get a breather between school ending and the Christmas season and then all of a sudden you're meant to be thinking about new pencil cases and trying to work out how to get out of covering your children's school books. Oh, and … [Read more...]
Egg-free Meringues. That’s right!
No need to adjust your screen. You read that correctly. EGG-FREE MERINGUES! "How is that possible?" I hear you ask. Well, it goes a little something like this. A few months ago, I noticed a bit of hype on the airwaves about the magic of chickpea brine and how it behaved like eggs in baked goods. You know chickpea brine. It's the liquid you get in a can of chickpeas. It's a cheap, … [Read more...]
Gluten Matters: SA’s First Gluten-free Expo
Well, there was a gluten-free buzz in the air this past weekend. Gluten Matters, South Australia's first gluten-free expo, took place on 25 and 26 July 2015. It was a runaway success. Organisers weren't really sure what to expect, but they estimate that on the Saturday more than 2,000 people attended and more than 1,000 on the Sunday. That's huge numbers for Adelaide, especially for such a … [Read more...]
Gluten-free Berry Bombs
The whole world's gone crazy for bliss balls. You know, clean little treats that are delightful combinations of dates, cacao powder, coconut in its various forms, cashew nuts, or whatever else tickles our fancy. And for good reason. They're portable, easy to make, no baking required, and a great place to hide lots of healthy stuff that's great for growing bodies and hungry tummies. I love bliss … [Read more...]
Australian Gluten Free Life Magazine issue #2
Well, lookey here! The second issue of Australian Gluten Free Life Magazine has just hit the newsstands, and I am honoured to be part of it. You'll find 3 of my recipes, an interview and some happy snaps from page 76. There's also loads of other good stuff included this month, including some beautiful recipes, a great article on how gluten can affect the brain, and a great gluten-free travel … [Read more...]