Ever since I've been writing this blog, my recipe attempts have been sent to school in the lunchboxes. Every day the kids ask what's in their lunchboxes, and often they're told that yet again they are to be the guinea pigs in my latest quest to perfect a recipe. There are frequent mutterings about "Mum's experiments" coming from my eldest two and until recently, they would sometimes even ask, … [Read more...]
Gluten-free Banana Choc Muffins
It's taken me quite some time to decide to blog this recipe. I developed it months ago and have made it many times since then. The texture of these muffins is moist and springy and they hold together really well, as if they'd been made with gluten. But just as I thought about blogging the recipe, I noticed a few other recipes with the same flavour combination had started to appear. There's this … [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...]
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...]