We were lucky that our daughter was only one when she was diagnosed, and she has never really known any other way of eating. She did have her own eating issues before she was diagnosed, but that is a subject for another post. We talk about her 'special tummy', and try to make sure that there are treats available in the house that she can eat. … [Read more...]
Brigid’s Chocolate Cake
This recipe was given to us by a friend who has since died from breast cancer. I call this Brigid's cake - it reminds me of her every time we cook it - and it is excellent. You will need: 4 oz butter 4 oz caster sugar 1 oz vanilla sugar 6 oz plain chocolate, broken into bits 4 egg yolks 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 oz gluten free … [Read more...]
Drat, I fell off the wagon
Well, nearly two weeks into my personal gluten-free challenge (to manage a month gluten and dairy free, to see if the condition of my skin improves), and I've slipped up. Coeliac daughter really wanted fish and chips on Friday, so we waited for her father to come home on the train, and set off to the chippie. Of course, by the time we got … [Read more...]
