Cafe Nero Chai Soy Latte (Not Dairy Free)
As a real treat (as it contains sugar and tea) I occasionally have a Soy Chai Latte in one of the various coffee shops at my disposal. However on visiting the local Cafe Nero I was advised that the Chai latte is a) made with powder and b) contains milk. …More
Beetroot and Pear Salad
I love raw beetroot grated in salad or roasted in the oven, and recently (thanks Mel) I have found a new beetroot and pear side salad. An amazing accompaniment to a BBQ, buffet or deli board – I love it. …More
Gluten Free Snack
Finally getting round to writing up about an amazing gluten free snack I found in Waitrose last week; “Bounce Natural Energy Balls”, mmmm just thinking about them makes me hungry. …More
Benefits of Juicing
Most people know that getting your `five a day` is a vital way to stay fit and healthy and keep your organs working efficiently. Despite this, the western world is still seeing rising obesity levels and many people just aren`t eating enough fruit and vegetables. …More
Vanilla Extract Sugar Free
ndali Vanilla Extract is a little find from my many hunts in supermarkets for a good Vanilla Extract – finally one that doesn’t contain sugar. It does have a high alcohol content but for the amount you would use it would be tiny, so if like me you avoid alcohol it might be worth it for that extra vanilla kick in baking. …More
Gluten Free Crisp Bread
Living life as a Fussy Foodie sometimes has its rewards – I just received a big box of goodies from the people who make Flax Raw Crackers. The box is full of lots of Fussy Foodie friendly products so watch this space for more product reviews. …More
Dairy, Yeast and Wheat Intolerance
I had an email this week with a cry out for help with a newly diagnosed Dairy, Yeast and Wheat Intolerance… “I have recently been diagnosed with Dairy, Yeast and Wheat intolerance. Do you have any advice on where best to buy products online?” …More
Flax Raw Crackers
Living a life without gluten – pretty much means living a life without bread so alternatives such as oat cakes have become a staple part of my diet; however there are only so may oat cakes a girl can eat. So when I came across these Flax Raw Crackers, that are Gluten Free …More
Beanaturals
I just got an email from my sister telling me about a new range of Jelly Belly’s – Beanatural. Being on a sugar free diet I can’t give these a go, however if you are looking for a dairy and gelatin free sweet these could be worth a try. …More
Food Intolerance and Homeopathy
I have always been interested in so called alternative therapies and have had success with acupuncture as well as regularly taking various supplements including probiotics. I have been interested in looking into food intolerance and homeopathy …More
Gluten Free Breaded Fish
I love fish and the smell from Fish & Chip shops is mmm mmm MMM. So armed with my packet of gluten free bread crumbs last week I was inspired to make a Fussy foodie friendly gluten free breaded fish. …More
Gluten Free Breadcrumbs
Next on my agenda to try from Hale & Hearty fantastic box of samples they sent me were the Gluten Free breadcrumbs. …More
Baked Glazed Gammon
One of my favourite things my mum cooked when I was little was baked glazed gammon with parsley sauce, potatoes and leeks. Mmmm just thinking about it makes me hungry now. This classic recipe contains dairy, wheat and sugar – so the challenge to make the recipe Free From and tasty – I think I cracked it. …More
Gluten Free Bread Mix
The lovely peeps at Hale & Hearty sent me a selection of products to taste one of which was there Wheat & Gluten Free Bread Mix; Organic Multi-Seed Bread Mix. Baking bread is a really challenge when you have food intolerances to gluten and yeast …More
The Co-Operative Food Stores
Whilst on my lunch break today it dawned on me that The Co-opeative Food Stores have been subtly serving my fussy foodie needs for a while now and I feel I should give them the acknowledgement they deserve by sharing my find with you all. …More
Conscious Food
The lovely Laura brought me some of these really tasty crackers from Conscious Food. They are a fantastic range of savoury Indian crackers that are wheat, dairy and gluten free. Made from millet, rice, nuts and seeds, the five savoury crackers …More
Buy Agave Nectar?
I buy Agave Nectar and I have been using it for a while now – in moderation in my cooking, it just helps when having a No Added Sugar diet (inc artificial sweeteners) something to give you a sweet taste and use for making the occasional dessert. Agave Nectar is now used in lots …More
Newly Diagnosed Food Intolerances
I stumbled upon an email that didn’t make it to my inbox this morning (damn my junk mail filter), from Sophie who is new to food intolerance and looking for some much needed advice, so I thought I would share my thoughts… …More
Rick Stein Far Eastern Odyssey
I can not rave enough about this book – if like me you love a bit of the orient when it comes to food, Rick Stein Far Eastern Odyssey is a must have book in the recipe collection, packed full with loads of tasty and Fussy Foodie friendly (with a few tweaks) recipes. …More
Multiple Food Intolerance Advise
Living with Multiple Food Intolerance’s can be a real challenge especially when you are first diagnosed or make a decision to eliminate certain foods from your diet. I was diagnosed with multiple food intolerance’s a couple of years ago and still face challenges – however the good news is …More
Raw Banoffee Pie
Mmmmmm still in heaven since tasting The Living Food Kitchen new Raw Banoffee Pie. Whilst on a fantatic weekend break to Hereford, fellow Fussy Foodie Claire all the way from London treated us to the delights of this raw dessert. …More
