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...]
Coeliac Awareness Week 13-20 March 2015
Well, it's that time of year again - Coeliac Awareness Week. That's right, folks. The week in which we raise awareness about Coeliac Disease however which way we can. Here's the message - know the symptoms and see your doctor if you're worried. Diagnosis is the first step to healing. For more information about Coeliac Disease, visit the Coeliac Australia website. And if you want to know … [Read more...]
It’s all fun and games with a Coeliac in the fold
With Coeliac Awareness Week almost at an end, a blog post that I've written for Coeliac Australia has been featured on their site, Sick and Tired. It's always exciting to get this kind of exposure, so please click here to have a look and to read the other stories. Our story is below, complete with before and after pics of my daughter. Gluten-free and healthy. A far cry from her pre-diagnosis … [Read more...]
Coeliac Awareness Week 13-20 March 2014
Coeliac Awareness Week started in Australia today. It's run by Coeliac Australia and this year's focus is on getting proper testing and diagnosis. A great theme, considering it's a very under-diagnosed disease. There's a campaign on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to raise awareness. With a simple hashtag, you can get involved. So if you're writing anything about Coeliac Disease or going … [Read more...]
Gluten-free spiced cherry icecream cake
Here in Australia, we celebrate Christmas in summer when cherries are in season. In Adelaide, South Australia, we have a fantastic cherry growing region in the Adelaide Hills, just a short drive from the city centre. It's fitting, then, that an Australian Christmas is all about the cherries (and the chocolate). And how we love them! But this year hasn't been a great cherry season, so they're … [Read more...]