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...]
Gluten-free Pumpkin and Chickpea Curry Cups
I don't know about your kids, but mine have always protested loudly at being served curries. I've long considered it an inconvenience. I love Indian curries. They're just fantastic at home, in a restaurant, or for a sneaky takeaway meal. And because they're so often gluten-free, they would be the perfect solution to the challenges of eating out. You know, after giving the wait staff the third … [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...]
Gluten-free Sushi Squares
It has to be said, as much as I love my kids and even though I'd do just about anything for them, I draw the line at rolling sushi for their lunchboxes. Don't get me wrong - I used to roll sushi, BC ("before children"). But almost a decade has passed since I was BC and along with it those carefree childless days of having buckets of time to spend perfecting foodie techniques. It's a shame, … [Read more...]
Gluten-free Chocolate Cake with Guilt-free Icing
Now that I think about it, it seems kind of obvious that a chocolate cake should have featured in my recipe collection before now. It is, after all, a baking staple. But, simply, I've never managed to get around to it. Then late last year, I needed to make a cake in a hurry for a friend's birthday. I just threw some ingredients together and hoped for the best, and actually the end result wasn't … [Read more...]