DESCRIPTION Cinnamon comes from the dried, inner bark of the Cinnamomum Verum tree. It has a slight spice with mostly a sweet taste and is a great flavour in baking, curries and drinks. There are different varieties of cinnamon including, Ceylon, Indonesian Cassia, China Cinnamon and Saigon Cinnamon. Cinnamon can be brought in sticks or … Continue reading Cinnamon
WHAT YOU NEED FOR THE SALAD; ⁃ 1 tomato, diced ⁃ 1/2 red onion, finely diced ⁃ 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and finely diced ⁃ 1x400g can of black beans, rinsed and drained ⁃ 1x400g can of corn, rinsed and drained FOR THE DRESSING; ⁃ 1/4 cup chopped coriander ⁃ 1 tsp chili powder ⁃ … Continue reading Mexican Salad
Whether it be served as a dip or added to a meal, guacamole is super easy. WHAT YOU NEED ⁃ 4 avocados ⁃ 1/2 red onion, finely diced ⁃ 1 diced tomatoe, (I like Roma as they are more fleshy and less watery) ⁃ Juice from one lime (just like lemons, I like to microwave … Continue reading Guacamole
WHAT YOU NEED -500g peeled prawns -1/2 cup honey -1/4 cup gluten free Soy Sauce -1 1/2 tbsp garlic -Juice from one lemon (I like to microwave the lemon for 5-10 seconds to get the most juice out of it). -2 tbsp butter -2tsp ginger -Cracked black pepper to taste -75g of snow peas HOW … Continue reading Honey Prawns
DESCRIPTION Fennel has feathery leaves, yellow flowers and has an Anise seed like flavour. It is a herb that is related to carrot and Parsley. Fennel is native to Southern Europe however flourishes in the wild in many places like Australia, and throughout the USA which is the reason it is now recognised as a … Continue reading FENNEL
I love cooking. With that said, it’s always nice to have a night off. To make sure the ordering process is quick and easy when I go out for meals, I like to look at menus and call the restaurant in advance to see how they ensure no cross contamination. I also make sure the … Continue reading 10 QUESTIONS TO ASK WHILE EATING OUT
When eating out, there are a few foods that seem like safe choices on the surface. However, ingredients containing wheat and gluten can be worked into dishes without you knowing. Here are 10 restaurant foods to double check if they are actually gluten free or not. 1. MASH POTATOES. Some restaurants like to use packet … Continue reading 10 RESTAURANT FOODS YOU THOUGHT WERE GLUTEN FREE (BUT MAY NOT BE).
If you have gone gluten free due to allergy reasons like I have, there are a few things to be aware of when it comes to your kitchen. Besides converting to new tasty foods, there are changes you can make to ensure your gluten free lifestyle becomes easier. I allow myself to invest in new … Continue reading 10 Ways To Share A Kitchen When Gluten Free
Gluten refers to proteins found in grains such as; wheat, triticale, barley and rye. It acts as a binding that holds food together. A person with gluten sensitivity refers to a person with the inability to digest these proteins. Gluten sensitivity can range from mild to celiac disease. Whilst wheat appears as a grain containing … Continue reading WHAT IS GLUTEN?
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