Sarah Sleet, CEO of Coeliac UK, came to speak in our area recently, and although much of what she said was motherhood and apple pie stuff, there were a few really significant points. The first was that there are 900 new members of Coeliac UK per month. Per month! The second was that it costs around £25 per member to keep this charity going … [Read more...]
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Gluten Free Food Fair
If you are anywhere near Peterborough next weekend (21 October 2006) then do go to the Coeliac Food Fair being held at the Deafblind HQ in Cygnet Road, Hampton. It is between 10:30 and 3, and entry costs £1. These food fairs are well worth a visit. Lots of different manufacturers of gluten free foods go, and it is an opportunity to taste new … [Read more...]
How much embarrassment can you handle?
When does a wish 'not to be a nuisance' create a greater embarrassment? A relative came to visit this weekend, bringing a friend. We'd never met Friend, so - planning the menu at the last moment, as you do (or at least, as we do) - we decided to phone Relative to ask if Friend has any dietary issues. Turns out that she does, but Relative … [Read more...]
