As winter approaches we find ourselves, here in the UK, seeking comfort in warming stews and baked puddings such as apple crumble and custard or steamed syrup sponge, hence the inspiration for putting apple crumble flavours into a gluten free muffin.
My 2016 Gluten free Christmas cake inspired by Grandma
One of the many things that we love about Christmas is being to eat lots of lovely rich and seasonal food. From the end of October, our cupboards start to fill up with many of the treats that we will indulge in over the festive period. Some of those treats will be traditional ones such as... Continue Reading →
Gluten free Malibu cupcakes using coconut flour
One of the worlds staple ingredients is wheat flour, it is found in baked goods, pasta, biscuits, breads and is used in processed food as a bulking agent. One of the many challenges that people who suffer from coeliac disease or for anyone who is wheat intolerant is being able to enjoy some of life... Continue Reading →
Gluten free slow cooker Aero Bubble mint cake
This may not be the most attractive of cakes and perhaps looks like an early life form, but this is mint Aero Bubble cake, baked in the slow cooker. The cake, originally blogged by Bakingqueen74, went viral via social media in 2014. What makes this cake unique, is that it is made in the slow cooker, and... Continue Reading →
Gluten free cherry and choc chip muffins
Having just moved house and having to change my daily routine, I have struggled to find the time to eat breakfast before work. Nowa days, like a growing number of people with busy lives, I eat breakfast when I get to work. There are some great quick and easy gluten free breakfast products available from all... Continue Reading →
A Little Luxury jam commemorates WWII
A Little Luxury Jam is not only gluten free but supports the restoration of a Spitfire from WWII at Metheringham airfield, in Lincolnshire.Guest post by Sue North The official day that we remember the bravery of aircrews who took part in the Battle of Britain is fast approaching - but did you know that there's... Continue Reading →
Gluten free chocolate and Cointreau cake
Over the last few weeks I have been experimenting with adding alcohol to cake to see how they flavour them. The cakes have been a huge hit with my taste testers and they have really enjoyed and liked the flavours. They have been impressed that you can't taste the alcohol, but it gives it a... Continue Reading →
Gluten free Malibu cake
After the success of my gin and lemon cake, I started thinking about how I would incorporate other sprites into cake. For me there are two more very obvious spirits that would work well in a cake. One of them being Malibu or a white coconut rum of your choice. This drink reminds me of... Continue Reading →
Gluten free gin and lemon cake
One of my favourite drinks is gin. My Grandmother for as long as I can remember has been a gin drinker. When visiting her in Spain she always had a glass of gin and tonic while preparing dinner, 6 o'clock in her house was gin o'clock. As a very young child I was fascinated that... Continue Reading →
Lincolnshire Show – Great local producers and some gluten free finds
The Lincolnshire Show has celebrated its 130th year on the 18th and 19th June. The show is about celebrating all the great things about Lincolnshire and one of those is food. The Lincolnshire showground dedicates a large area to locally produced food and mall companies come far and wide to show off their produce. I love all things local... Continue Reading →