These little pockets of yumminess were the result of an experiment to try to create an alternative to gluteny cheese and garlic naans, for friends who were coming over for curry and particularly enjoyed cheese and garlic naans with their curries. It was only partway through the meal, after a slightly too long pause, thatContinue reading "Cheese and Garlic Not-Naans"
Feed Four for NZ$20 – Spinach and Chickpea Curry (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan)
After a long time of following recipes for curry spice mixes, I am becoming more confident in experimenting with my own. This has the advantage of being able to tailor the mix to my family’s taste preferences and avoiding spice mixes which either do or say that they may contain gluten. I am also findingContinue reading "Feed Four for NZ$20 – Spinach and Chickpea Curry (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan)"
Light Wholemeal Gluten Free Bread
Lately I have been experimenting with different wholegrain flours in my bread-making. I really like the taste and texture that flours such as sorghum, buckwheat, millet and brown rice flour give to gluten free bread. I am finding it interesting getting the right balance between different wholegrain flours, starches and psyllium husk, and sometimes itContinue reading "Light Wholemeal Gluten Free Bread"
Millionaire’s Shortbread AKA Caramel Slice (Gluten Free)
Many years ago, I discovered Twix Bars and absolutely loved them. And then I discovered millionaire’s shortbread, which is basically Twix Bars but better. I then found a recipe so could make them myself and it was marvellous…until my coeliac diagnosis. But not anymore! Last year, I came up with this recipe and millionaire’s shortbreadContinue reading "Millionaire’s Shortbread AKA Caramel Slice (Gluten Free)"
Bread for Life and Bread of Life
Lately I have been reflecting on bread. Prior to my coeliac diagnosis, I doubt there were many days that went by when I didn’t have bread for at least one meal. Bread was an essential source of nutrients and calories for energy for us. Since my coeliac diagnosis, we eat a lot less bread. InContinue reading "Bread for Life and Bread of Life"