Maybe I should have called this post Confessions of a food blogger, because it's confession time. Since I started this blog almost a year ago, I have discovered a huge amount of talent in the blogosphere. I enthusiastically follow other food blogs, comment on the wonderful recipes that are posted and diligently bookmark them to cook one day. .... One day. .... One day. ... One day was starting … [Read more...]
Top 5 Life skills for gluten-free kids
As a parent of a coeliac child, I have a duty not only to ensure my Little Coeliac's diet is free of gluten at all times, but also to arm her with the life skills she needs to navigate her way safely into adulthood. So it's never too early to get started on the important food lessons of life. Here are my top 5: 1. They have to ask "is it gluten-free?" Well, I've said it before. To an adult, … [Read more...]
Gluten-free jelly oranges
Jelly oranges are a great party food. Even though they've been around for ages, kids love the novelty of them and they look great. They're also a cheap and easy gluten-free party food option. At my daughter's recent birthday party, the kids all ignored the pretty pink cupcakes and tucked into the jelly oranges instead. Making them is simple and can be done the night before, which, for me, adds to … [Read more...]
Top 5 tips for being out-and-about
Whether you're heading to the park, a friend's house or a birthday party, there are plenty of opportunities for a hungry gluten-free kid to run you into a spot of bother. Here are my Top 5 tips for surviving the out-and-about experience with your gluten-free cherub. … [Read more...]