You've just been told that you've an unexpected visitor; and they have to have a gluten free diet. And the shops are all closed for Christmas What do you do? First of all, don't panic. Probably, they'll come equipped with the basics: at least some bread. And if not, it's still manageable - and they'll probably be so glad that you're able to feed … [Read more...]
A gluten free Christmas: Day 22
What do vegetarians eat at Christmas? Or, and more specifically, what do gluten free vegetarians eat at Christmas? They definitely don't eat the turkey, sausages, bacon or meat-based stuffing... There are lots of options available. In the past we've made a chestnut and mushroom pie, a white-nut and Sage Derby loaf, goats cheese and red onion … [Read more...]
A gluten free Christmas: Day 21
Children off school for the Christmas holidays now? Mine are. And I'm going to set them to work making a gluten free gingerbread nativity scene. We've done this for a couple of years now, and the results (while not always perfect) have a naive charm all their own and make the house smell absolutely wonderful. It's an excellent activity that … [Read more...]
