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September 25, 2006
Apricot & Almond Bar
While out hunting for a quick, wheat free snack - I stumbled upon this yummy Apricot & Almond Bar in the health food section of the pharmacy. Great tasting and enough for afternoon tea, or a bite between breakfast and lunch.
Gluten free, wheat free, dairy free.
Apricot & Almond Bar by Your Health, $1.95 from Ozepharmacy, Hills Homemaker Centre.
Posted by Tracey at 07:26 PM | Comments (0)
September 22, 2006
Gluten Free Gourmet Expo
Don't forget! The Expo is on next weekend!
Friday 29 and Saturday 30 September 2006
Sydney Showground Olympic Park
The Expo will be open to the public from 4pm to 9pm on Friday 29 September and 9am to 5pm on Saturday 30 September.
According to the Clever website, it's FREE to enter! How great is that?? You can bet i'll be there buying up the place.
NSW Coeliac Society
Clever Event Company
Posted by Tracey at 07:19 PM | Comments (0)
The Allergy Expo and Gluten Free Food Show 2006
Just when the Gluten Free Gourmet Expo is coming up, I find out about another great one for anyone with food allergies!
From the website -
The Allergy Expo and Gluten Free Food Show brings together all the products, services and information to help people and parents of children with these conditions live a more normal life.
Attend the expo and…
* Listen to free informative seminars
* Gain expert advise from peak patient associations
* Find allergy friendly products for you and your family
* Learn how to Allergy-proof your home
* Discover how to rid your house of dust mites, pollen, mould and pet allergens
* Discover delicious allergy friendly recipe ideas for the whole family
* Take an Allergy test
* Taste wheat-free, gluten-free, dairy-free and nut-free foods
* Get a free expert skin consultation
* Sample organic and hypoallergenic cosmetics and skincare products
* Get a free consultation from a qualified dietitian
The Allergy Expo and Gluten Free Food Show
24-26th November 2006
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre
Hall 2, Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia
Adults $15
Concession $12.00
Children under 12 Free
For more details -
allergyexpo.com.au
Posted by Tracey at 07:01 PM | Comments (0)
September 19, 2006
another update!
Sorry for the lack of posts on gluten free foods these past couple of weeks. I've accidentally eaten something I shouldn't have so I'm suffering for it now!
I thought instead of not posting anything (since I haven't been out to find new things), I'd open the discussion for YOU to let me know how you're going with your food allergy or intolerance and how you deal with mistakes if/when they happen.
Leave a comment and let me know!
What is your food allergy or food intolerance?
What are your symptoms when you've eaten something you shouldn't have?
Posted by Tracey at 07:38 PM | Comments (0)
September 17, 2006
Dijon Foods, Castle Hill
When I emailed Gourmet Treats from Heaven about where to get their amazingly delicious gluten free cakes, they pointed me towards Dijon Foods in Castle Hill. It's taken me months to get down there (despite being around the area at least once a week), and I'm so glad we took a look around.
Dijon Foods is stacked with bulk foods, gourmet foods, flours, nuts, frozen goods and more. I definately recommend poking around if you are looking for the Orgran range, and the yummy Gourmet Treats from Heaven range - at a cheaper price. (The Orgran pasta was $2, instead of paying $2.40+ at other stores. The cakes were $2.30 instead of $3.95+ at Gloria Jeans etc.)
In the photo above, you can also see that they stock Sydian who's products are exclusively vegetarian, mostly vegan, and the majority are gluten and dairy free.
www.dijonfoods.com
Unit 6/8 Gladstone Rd
Castle Hill NSW
Tel No: 02 8850 7811
Posted by Tracey at 08:03 PM | Comments (0)
September 12, 2006
Kinnerton Gluten Free Dark Chocolate
Mum and I popped into SugarFix to buy some Dr Pepper and I spotted this on their counter!
Kinnerton's 'Careful Chocolate Company' DAIRY FREE, NUT FREE, GLUTEN FREE & EGG FREE Chocolate Bar is a first for allergy sufferers who until now have not been able to enjoy chocolate safely.
Very good dark chocolate, maybe as good as Green & Blacks even!
Posted by Tracey at 08:26 PM | Comments (0)
September 09, 2006
Free Gluten Free Recipes
Download a range of FREE Gluten Free recipes from www.glutenfree.com
Recipes in the Old Fashioned Cake & Cookie Mix PDF include
- Old Fashioned Layer Cake
- Sour Cream Blueberry Bundt Cake
- Sicilian Ricotta Cheese Cake
- Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies
I'm very much looking forward to baking some gluten free cookies soon - I miss smelling them while they're hot in the oven!
* Recipes do include dairy products, so be warned.
Posted by Tracey at 06:14 PM | Comments (0)
September 08, 2006
Gluten Free Double Choc Biscuits
Another great product from Woolworths' 'Free From' range - Gluten Free Double Choc Biscuits.
Again, really tasty like the Gluten Free Choc Coated Biscuits and my husband couldn't get enough of them either and they were gone within 24 hours. If they keep this up, Woolworths will see me every week from now on!
Woolworths Freecall - 1800 103 515 for more info.
Posted by Tracey at 07:48 PM | Comments (0)
September 05, 2006
Bissap Hibiscus Drinks
A great alternative to herbal tea and water (the only things I seem to drink these days), is Bissap's Hibiscus Drink.
Taken from the website -
People in Egypt, Africa and also Jamaica use Bissap as a diuretic, beneficial to those with water retention problems. In the US the calyces (the outer part of the flower) of Hibiscus Sabdariffa are available in health food stores for making a tea high in Vitamin C.
Hibiscus has also been used in certain folk remedies for liver disorder. It is believed by many cultures to relieve the effects of hangovers, it is a digestive and an emollient (something which softens and soothes the skin).
It's reallly sweet, so I add alot of ice so it's both icy cold and mixed with a little water as the ice melts. Perfect!
Posted by Tracey at 07:42 PM | Comments (0)
September 04, 2006
Rowie's Cakes
I'd been hanging out to try a few more of Rowie's Cakes - and the chance came up when I realised the Grower's Market in Pyrmont was coming up. (Check out Grab Your Fork for great reviews on the entire market).
The stall was one of maybe 2 that offered gluten free, wheat free, yeast free specialities - the other being various jams, chutneys and spreads which I'll get to later on.
While I was there early (around 8am), I had missed out on 1 of the 4 types of cakes there - but I did snag 1 of each of the rest.
Raspberry Layer Cake, Wicked Chocolate Paneggforte, Creamy Soy Coconut Chocolate ganache were the 3 I took back with me for morning tea. I missed out on the Potato Flour Feather Cakes, which is a good excuse to go back next time for more!
The Good Living Growers’ Market
Location Pyrmont Bay Park opposite Star City Casino
Date First Saturday of Every Month
Time 7am - 11am
More Info - Sydney Morning Herald Events
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