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August 30, 2006
Raspberry parfait
As seen on Queer Eye (episode 124), Ted teaches Mark how to make Raspberry parfait for his gluten-intolerant wife Cindy.
How cool to see more tv cooks get into gluten free recipes :D It's just a shame that I can't eat the cream. Let me know if you try this one yourself!
Raspberry parfait
Ingredients
1 cup fresh or frozen, unsweetened, unthawed raspberries
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1 cup heavy or whipping cream
Zest of one lemon (just the yellow part of the rind, grated)
Instructions
Combine the raspberries, 1/4 cup of sugar and the water in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until boiling. Boil until the mixture is reduced by half, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and put in the refrigerator to cool.
Beat cream and remaining 1/4 cup of sugar in a bowl with a mixer on the highest speed until it holds stiff peaks.
Assemble the layers of cream and raspberries in a tall parfait glass, separating each layer with a thin layer of zest.
Garnish with more raspberries if desired.
Posted by Tracey at 01:35 PM | Comments (0)
August 26, 2006
Flourless Carrot Cake
I wanted to make a carrot cake this weekend, so when I found this Flourless Carrot Cake recipe, I got to it.
Relatively easy to make, coming out of the oven it smelt devine :D Frosted with cream cheese (and icing sugar etc.) my flourless cake was done within the hour. Yum yum.
Posted by Tracey at 07:25 PM | Comments (1)
August 22, 2006
Gluten Free Cookies
I recently put in an order at Gluten Free Favourites so I could finally get some more quinoa (couldn't find it as usual at Coles), so I thought it would be a good opportunity to taste some of the gluten free cookies I haven't tried yet.
The Vanilla Yo-yo by Gluten Free Gourmet is $2 at the store, and worth every cent!
The cookie is vanillary (is that a word?) without being too creamy, and buttery without being overpowering. It actually TASTES like a cookie should, instead of tasting like cardboard.
The best part? If you twist it into 2 parts, there's more to enjoy. Yum yum! Perfect with a cup of tea and nothing else (you'll be too busy enjoying the cookie itself, lol).
Gluten Free Gourmet's Vanilla Yo Yo is available around Victoria, and of course, Gluten Free Favourites.
My second cookie in my order was the amazing Triple chocolate fudge cookie by the Byron Bay Cookie Company.
Now I know that the Vanilla Yo-yo was hard to beat - but the triple chocolate gave it a run for it's money! Again, at only $2 it's a bargain for a special treat.
As soon as I opened the packet I could smell the rich chocolately goodness and it didn't disappoint :D There were chunks of dark and white chocolate dotted in the big cookie that made my husband and I praise the chocolate heavens above. Finally, a decent gluten free chocolate cookie that everyone can enjoy!!
My Triple chocolate fudge cookie was bought from Gluten Free Favourites.
Posted by Tracey at 10:51 AM | Comments (0)
August 19, 2006
Woolworths Freefrom range
I don't shop at Woolies alot, so when I came across the 'Freefrom' range of biscuits in the health food aisle I had to try it out for myself.
I couldn't pick from the selection - so this week it's 'Freefrom Gluten Free Choc Coated Biscuits' which are wheat free. One packet was around $3.50 for 12 cookies inside.
Surprisingly, like most gluten free cookies I've had, they're really amazing and addictive. I'll definately be trying the other flavours available.
Woolworths Freecall - 1800 103 515 for more info.
(I can't find an official webpage on the range, but Woolworths have some Allergies & Intolerances info up.)
Posted by Tracey at 08:56 PM | Comments (0)
August 17, 2006
Thomas Chipman Corn Chips
I didn't realise these were Australian - finally a fantastic gluten free chip to enjoy :D I was skeptical on whether it would taste like a corn chip (or end up tasting like cardboard), but they were really tasty - even Regan ate a whole bunch of them (before I devoured the whole packet).
From their website - We are proud to confirm that all Thomas Chipman corn chips are certified gluten free by Coeliac Society of Australia. They are Australia's only certified gluten free corn chips.
Thomas Chipman Corn Chips
www.chipman.com.au
They'll be at the Gluten Free Gourmet Expo! And you can buy them online at Gluten Free Favourites Australia or in person at Macro Wholefoods, IGA or Woolworths
Posted by Tracey at 10:34 AM | Comments (2)
August 15, 2006
Naturally Good Cookies
These are my FAVOURITE cookies ever - the peanut crunch cookies from Naturally Good.
Gluten free, yeast free, dairy and egg free - and highly addictive! They're about $3-4 a packet, which is a bargain considering the value of a decent gluten free cookie. Found in some Bi-lo and Coles supermarkets, About Life (Balmain), Health Zone and other selected stores. Or you can buy them online at Gluten Free Favourites Australia.
www.naturallygoodproducts.com.au
Posted by Tracey at 08:21 PM | Comments (0)
Black Rice Pudding
I'm all for great sweet treats that are okay for me - which is why I was happy to find Iku's Black Rice Pudding!
Ingredients include - black & brown rice, water, palm sugar, coconut, sea salt
Next up! A trip to one of their stores!
Posted by Tracey at 08:15 PM | Comments (0)
August 09, 2006
Copperpot Pesto
Another gluten free find!
Australian company Copperpot have a great range of dips - including the Basil Pesto one I've been eating practically every day on toast or in my pasta.
Copperpot’s complete range of dips is gluten free and the company sponsors the various Coeliac Societies nationally.
All cheese based dips substantiate the Dairy Good symbol, as does the pâté range. The non-cheese based dips are suitable for vegetarians, contain no gluten and no artificial colours or flavours.
Found in the fridge section with the dips and cheeses, in Coles, Woolworths, Bi-lo and Franklins.
Posted by Tracey at 07:28 PM | Comments (0)
August 08, 2006
Roberto's Cakes and Party Food
I've always driven past Roberto's on Victoria Rd, but never gone in. That was, until I saw their 'GLUTEN FREE CAKES' sign out the front!
It's a tiny store, but with a variety of different gluten free food - cakes, cupcakes, slices, curries, pastries and even mini pizza's.
The owner is gluten free himself, so you're sure care is taken with the food they offer :)
Roberto's Cakes & Party Food
Specialising in gluten free cakes
76 Victoria Road, Rozelle 2039
Ph 9555 1053
www.robertoscakes.com
Posted by Tracey at 01:11 PM | Comments (0)
August 03, 2006
monthly update #2
I was calculating in my head this morning, and it's been 3 months since going totally wheat and yeast free. It feels like a longer time, but I've gradually been feeling better and better as the weeks go on (apart from my hormones though!). Anxiety is definately down, and I haven't had a migraine at all.
It's pretty exciting to remember how 'normal' feels compared to how I felt before, and I'm more than happy to continue eliminating wheat and yeast for the rest of the year at least.
My favourite food so far -
Gourmet Greats from Heaven Raspberry Muffin.
Healtheries Lemon & Lime Shortbread
Spelt Flour pancakes
and of course, Quinoa for breakfast.
Posted by Tracey at 03:46 PM | Comments (0)
August 01, 2006
David Jones Food Hall
I'm lucky enough to have a lovely husband who works at the David Jones Food Hall - which stocks many gluten free cakes and slices. Last week he brought home 3 different cakes for me to try!
from left to right: Rowie's raspberry muffin, Roberto's Sticky Date muffin, Flourless Choc Muffin
They were all fantastic and really tasty - and I was pleasantly surprised that it cost around $10 for the lot.
David Jones are currently having a 10% sale off gluten free cakes! The gluten free cakes are in the center display area, opposite the cookie's.
David Jones Foodhall - lowest level in the men's building
65-77 Market Street
Sydney, NSW 2000
Monday - Wednesday, Friday 9.30-6.00
Thursday 9.30-9.00
Saturday 9.00-6.00
Sunday 10.00-6.00
Posted by Tracey at 10:56 PM | Comments (0)