tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87229184780178512002024-03-13T14:14:24.156-07:00Gluten FreeVanessa Pike-Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986313509450021229noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722918478017851200.post-21300766430481655722011-06-13T20:48:00.000-07:002011-06-13T20:48:34.251-07:00YouTube - illawarravids's Channel<a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/illawarravids?feature=mhee">YouTube - illawarravids's Channel</a><br /><br />Local Food Heroes of the IllawarraNominate YOUR local heroes by adding a comment belowVanessa Pike-Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986313509450021229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722918478017851200.post-50900208903736784372011-06-13T20:43:00.000-07:002011-06-13T20:43:32.631-07:00YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.<a href="http://www.youtube.com/create">YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.</a>Vanessa Pike-Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986313509450021229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722918478017851200.post-63212420789096802522009-10-06T23:03:00.000-07:002009-10-06T23:03:56.117-07:00Gluten-free Hazelnut Kiss Macaroons with Chocolate icing<div style="color: #999999;">Recipe by Better Homes and Gardens<br />
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Seive:<br />
200 grams hazelnut meal<br />
200 grams icing <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sugar" rel="wikipedia" title="Sugar">sugar</a><br />
1 tablespoon <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocoa_solids" rel="wikipedia" title="Cocoa solids">cocoa powder</a><br />
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Mix:<br />
it all in with hands and work it into a paste with one <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egg_white" rel="wikipedia" title="Egg white">egg white</a><br />
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<b>Form: </b><br />
then use lightly damp hands to form up <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teaspoon" rel="wikipedia" title="Teaspoon">teaspoon</a> sized balls and put them onto a lined <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheet_pan" rel="wikipedia" title="Sheet pan">baking tray</a><br />
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<b>Bake:</b><br />
at 180oC 7-8 mins<br />
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<b>Ice: </b><br />
While they <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baking" rel="wikipedia" title="Baking">bake</a>, make the icing<br />
Pot on the stove, 1/4 cup <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cream" rel="wikipedia" title="Cream">cream</a> to warm not boiling then add <br />
100g <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Types_of_chocolate" rel="wikipedia" title="Types of chocolate">dark chocolate</a> chopped fine, then stir it all together<br />
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Once they have firmed in oven sandwhich together with <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chocolate" rel="wikipedia" title="Chocolate">chocolate</a> icing so they 'kiss' like every good biscuit should <br />
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<tr bgcolor="#734ec6"><td bgcolor="#baa974"><b><span style="color: white; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soybean" rel="wikipedia" title="Soybean">Soya</a> Seed Bread recipe by Select Foods<br />
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<li>1 cup Soya <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flour" rel="wikipedia" title="Flour">flour</a> </li>
<li>½ cup <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckwheat" rel="wikipedia" title="Buckwheat">buckwheat</a> flour </li>
<li>1 cup <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrowroot" rel="wikipedia" title="Arrowroot">arrowroot</a> flour </li>
<li>1 teaspoon <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_bicarbonate" rel="wikipedia" title="Sodium bicarbonate">bicarbonate of soda</a> </li>
<li>2 teaspoons <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potassium_bitartrate" rel="wikipedia" title="Potassium bitartrate">cream of tartar</a> </li>
<li>½ cup <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunflower_seed" rel="wikipedia" title="Sunflower seed">sunflower seeds</a> </li>
<li>¼ cup linseed </li>
<li>¼ cup <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sesame" rel="wikipedia" title="Sesame">sesame seeds</a> </li>
<li>¼ cup carraway seeds </li>
<li>1 ¼-1 ½ cups <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soy_milk" rel="wikipedia" title="Soy milk">soya milk</a> </li>
<li>2 teaspoons of honey </li>
</span></ul><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Sift the flours, cream of tartar and bicarbonate of soda into a bowl. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Add seeds. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Mix honey and soya milk together and stir into the dry ingredients. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Pour into a lightly greased loaf tin. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Bake in a moderate oven until the <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bread" rel="wikipedia" title="Bread">bread</a> comes away from the sides of the tin (approximately 40-45 minutes). </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Wait until loaf is cold before slicing with a sharp knife. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The bread can be served cold in thin slices, toasted under the griller, or sliced and return to the oven until crisp.</span><br />
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</h1><h4>September 03, 2009</h4><h4 class="home_section">Section: Feel Good</h4><div class="summary double-spacing"><b>JENNA THOMPSON</b> <br />
<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="mailto:jthompson@kiamaindependent.com.au">jthompson@kiamaindependent.com.au</a> <br />
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When Vanessa Pike-Russell changed over to a <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluten-free_diet" rel="wikipedia" title="Gluten-free diet">gluten-free diet</a>, she never expected her menu to expand to dramatically. <br />
“Instead of decreasing the amount of foods I can eat, I’ve increased that list significantly through research and now I’m having a lot of fun choosing what I can make and eat next,” she said.<br />
Vanessa said that those who are <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluten" rel="wikipedia" title="Gluten">gluten</a> free need not fret about local restaurants and coffee shops catering to the healthier diet. <br />
“It’s suprising to find that there are more places in the <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illawarra" rel="wikipedia" title="Illawarra">Illawarra</a> than most people think who cater to gluten free diets, it’s just a matter of finding them or asking when you’re out,” Vanessa said.<br />
As a keen blogger since 2005, Vanessa has compiled an impressive list of gluten free products, restaurants and recipes for others to enjoy. <br />
“As the list of gluten-free flours grow it is getting easier to cook our favourite meals without a loss of flavour or texture,” Vanessa said. <br />
“I’m excited by the use of coconut flour (made from finely ground coconut meal) and <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coconut_oil" rel="wikipedia" title="Coconut oil">coconut oil</a> for shortbreads and other biscuits but also in pastries and pie crusts.<br />
“Rather than feeling saddened by the need to restrict gluten in my diet I am excited by the alternatives that are out there and look upon this as a way of widening my ingredients list and exploring some of the long established gluten-free alternatives used in cuisines around the world.”<br />
For those looking to find out more about gluten free products, Vanessa suggests starting online such as her blog www.illawarraglutenfree.blogspot.com.<br />
“It’s amazing how much you can find when you do a little bit of research,” she said.<br />
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</div>Vanessa Pike-Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986313509450021229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722918478017851200.post-16237310127379837882009-09-12T06:00:00.000-07:002009-10-03T07:48:06.473-07:00Gluten-Free products available at House of Hope Food Barn, Berkeley and Warrawong<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lilcrabbygal/3911575331/" title="photo sharing"><img alt="Vanessa Pike-Russell Photography" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2631/3911575331_bc97c36ce1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><b>[ Image: Gally from <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0412142/" rel="imdb" title="House (TV series)">House</a> of Hope Food Barn, <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-34.4844444444,150.8875&spn=1.0,1.0&q=-34.4844444444,150.8875%20%28Warrawong%2C%20New%20South%20Wales%29&t=h" rel="geolocation" title="Warrawong, New South Wales">Warrawong</a> with some of the many <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluten-free_diet" rel="wikipedia" title="Gluten-free diet">Gluten-Free</a> items available. <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photography" rel="wikipedia" title="Photography">Photography</a> by Vanessa Pike-Russell ]</b><br /><br />On my first visit to House of Hope Food Barn in Warrawong I was impressed by the range of products available and the wonderfully helpful service by volunteers in my search for Gluten Free products.<br /><br />I was very excited to see some Orgran Gluten Free products including <b>Gluten Free Pasta & Sauce with Rice & Corn Spirals with Tomato & Basil Sauce</b><br /><b><br /></b><br /><div class="Photo"><br /></div><div class="Photo"><br /></div><div class="Photo"><br /><br /><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lilcrabbygal/3975913323/" title="Orgran Gluten Free Pasta & Sauce"><img alt="Orgran Gluten Free Pasta & Sauce" class="pc_img" height="500" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3511/3975913323_34413d4571.jpg" width="333" /></a> <br /></div><b></b><br /><br /><img alt="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3458/3977200376_28ea1244bd.jpg" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3458/3977200376_28ea1244bd.jpg" /><br /><b> </b>Other Gluten-Free products fond on the day included Polenta, Corn flour, Rice, Gluten-free recipe and sauce mixes, rice and corn-based snacks, rice crackers as well as fresh <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fruit" rel="wikipedia" title="Fruit">fruit</a> and vegetables and other household items.<br /><br /><br />Read more about this wonderful charity that offers budget <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_industry" rel="wikipedia" title="Food industry">food</a>, groceries and free fresh fruit and groceries for low income, pensioners or people who are struggling.<br /><br />They also have a Cookery class on Wednesdays and stock a large range of gluten-free products.<br /><br />Two locations:<br /><br />Berkeley:<br /><br />Berkeley Food Barn<br />Shop 5 Winnima Way, Berkeley<br />Open Thursday & Friday 10am - 3pm<br /><br />Warrawong:<br />Cnr of <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-34.5833333333,150.866666667&spn=1.0,1.0&q=-34.5833333333,150.866666667%20%28Shellharbour%2C%20New%20South%20Wales%29&t=h" rel="geolocation" title="Shellharbour, New South Wales">Shellharbour</a> Rd & <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=53.822384,-0.673713&spn=0.1,0.1&q=53.822384,-0.673713%20%28North%20Cliffe%29&t=h" rel="geolocation" title="North Cliffe">North Cliffe</a> Dr, Warrawong<br />Open Wednesday to Friday: 10am - 3pm<br /><br />Previous articles on House of Hope in the <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://www.laketimes.com.au/" rel="blog" title="Lake Times">Lake Times</a> local <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://www.wikinvest.com/industry/Newspapers" rel="wikinvest" title="Newspapers">newspaper</a>: <br /><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1252760568049"><br /></a><br /><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.laketimes.com.au/article/couple_who_offer_hope_at_any_cost/">http://www.laketimes.com.au/article/couple_who_offer_hope_at_any_cost/</a><br /><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1252760568051"><br /></a><br /><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.laketimes.com.au/article/food_barns_hope_hits_the_road/">http://www.laketimes.com.au/article/food_barns_hope_hits_the_road/</a><br /><br /><br /><div class="zemanta-pixie" style="height: 15px; margin-top: 10px;"><img alt="" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/pixy.gif?x-id=56b63002-f607-441e-b6f7-023d5d9678ed" style="border: medium none; float: right;" /><script defer="defer" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /></div>Vanessa Pike-Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986313509450021229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722918478017851200.post-68412830288866873922009-09-06T06:07:00.000-07:002009-10-03T07:48:11.553-07:00Welcome to <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illawarra" rel="wikipedia" title="Illawarra">Illawarra</a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluten-free_diet" rel="wikipedia" title="Gluten-free diet">Gluten Free</a>, a directory of Gluten free products, stores and online shopping catering to people from the Illawarra.<br /><br />The Illawarra consists of three cities:<br /><br />Wollongong<br /><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-34.5833333333,150.866666667&spn=1.0,1.0&q=-34.5833333333,150.866666667%20%28Shellharbour%2C%20New%20South%20Wales%29&t=h" rel="geolocation" title="Shellharbour, New South Wales">Shellharbour</a><br /><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electoral_district_of_Kiama" rel="wikipedia" title="Electoral district of Kiama">Kiama</a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://svc129.wic437d.server-web.com/images/kiama/kiamaregionalmap.pdf"><br /></a><br />and also loosely includes the '<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Coast_%28New_South_Wales%29" rel="wikipedia" title="South Coast (New South Wales)">South Coast</a>' including areas such as Berry, <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-34.8833333333,150.6&spn=0.1,0.1&q=-34.8833333333,150.6%20%28Nowra%2C%20New%20South%20Wales%29&t=h" rel="geolocation" title="Nowra, New South Wales">Nowra</a> and <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-34.7333333333,150.533333333&spn=1.0,1.0&q=-34.7333333333,150.533333333%20%28Kangaroo%20Valley%2C%20New%20South%20Wales%29&t=h" rel="geolocation" title="Kangaroo Valley, New South Wales">Kangaroo Valley</a><br /><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4LyIv26Os5k/SnJvs2QI-4I/AAAAAAAAAIw/_mzZ6CJoNr0/s1600-h/Wollongong.gif" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364472922419821442" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4LyIv26Os5k/SnJvs2QI-4I/AAAAAAAAAIw/_mzZ6CJoNr0/s400/Wollongong.gif" style="cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 372px; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; width: 400px;" /></a> <br /><br /><br /><div class="zemanta-pixie" style="height: 15px; margin-top: 10px;"><img alt="" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/pixy.gif?x-id=b5bccf39-0538-4df0-8847-0353956f2989" style="border: medium none; float: right;" /><script defer="defer" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" type="text/javascript"></script></div>Vanessa Pike-Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986313509450021229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722918478017851200.post-61282397013364993442009-09-06T03:47:00.000-07:002009-10-03T09:19:29.782-07:00Gluten Free Dining<ul><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.berryhotel.com.au/">Berry Hotel</a></li>
<li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.thecliffhanger.com.au/">Bulli:The Cliffhanger</a></li>
<li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.zweefers.com.au/">Fairy Meadow: Zweefers Divine Cakes & Cafe</a></li>
<li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.google.com.au/search?q=Cafe+Parkview+kiama&btnG=Search&hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-GB%3Aofficial&hs=RzN&sa=2">Kiama - Cafe Parkview</a></li>
<li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.ritzygritz.com.au/">Kiama Ritzy Gritz New Mexican Grill</a></li>
<li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://maps.google.com.au/maps?hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&hs=0wN&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Kiama:+Out+Of+The+Blue+Cafe&fb=1&split=1&gl=au&view=text">Kiama: Out Of The Blue Cafe</a></li>
<li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.google.com.au/search?q=Kiama%3A+Short+Black+Coffee+cafe&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a">Kiama: Short Black Coffee cafe 88</a></li>
<li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.pizzasinthemist.com.au/">Robertson: Pizzas in the Mist</a></li>
<li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.hotfrog.com.au/Companies/Shellharbour-Country-Kitchen-Cafe">Shellharbour Country Kitchen Cafe</a></li>
<li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://yourrestaurants.com.au/guide/angelinas/">Shellharbour: Angelinas</a></li>
<li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.chilis.com.au/">Shellharbour: Chillis</a></li>
<li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.oceanbeachhotel.com.au/">Shellharbour: Ocean Beach Hotel</a></li>
<li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.relish.com.au/">Shellharbour: Relish on Addison</a></li>
<li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.menufeast.com.au/info/18677/cino-caffe/wollongong/">Wollongong Cino Caffe</a></li>
<li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.menufeast.com.au/info/3309/culinarius-by-monika/wollongong/">Wollongong Culinarius by Monika</a></li>
<li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.culinarius.com.au/">Wollongong: Culinarius by Monika</a></li>
<li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.leeandme.com.au/">Wollongong: Lee and Me - Gallery, Cafe and Fashion</a></li>
</ul>Know of a Gluten-Free Brand, Product, Food store, Cafe or Restaurant that isn't listed? Please contact me at illawarrafood@gmail.com and I will update our articles, links and tags.<br />
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<div class="zemanta-pixie" style="height: 15px; margin-top: 10px;"><img alt="" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/pixy.gif?x-id=b55c8c24-df9b-47a6-961e-f38312ea6481" style="border: medium none ; float: right;"><script defer="defer" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" type="text/javascript"></script></div>Vanessa Pike-Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986313509450021229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722918478017851200.post-11561960146405586462009-09-06T03:46:00.000-07:002009-10-03T07:48:06.520-07:00Gluten Free Recipe Directory<h2>Gluten free recipes</h2> <ul><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://search.abc.net.au/search/search.cgi?form=simple&num_ranks=20&collection=abcall&query=gluten+free">Gluten free recipes on ABC</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.orgran.com/recipes/gluten-free-cookbook.html">Gluten free recipes on Orgran</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.nu-vit.com.au/recipes/recipemenu.htm">Nu-Vit Health Foods recipes</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.abc.net.au/tv/cookandchef/txt/s1668510.htm">Pastry - Gluten Free Pastry 1</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.abc.net.au/tv/cookandchef/txt/s1668518.htm">Pastry - Gluten Free Pastry 2</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.abc.net.au/local/recipes/2007/11/15/2091507.htm">Peanut - Peanut butter cookies</a></li></ul><br /><h2 class="title">Recipes by Select Health Foods</h2> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.selectfoods.com.au/recipes_results_category.asp?catSearchTxt=Almond%20Recipes" target="_blank">Almond Recipes</a><br /> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.selectfoods.com.au/recipes_results_category.asp?catSearchTxt=Barley%20Flour%20Recipes" target="_blank">Barley Flour Recipes</a><br /> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.selectfoods.com.au/recipes_results_category.asp?catSearchTxt=Barley%20Recipes" target="_blank">Barley Recipes</a><br /> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.selectfoods.com.au/recipes_results_category.asp?catSearchTxt=Besan%20Flour%20Recipes" target="_blank">Besan Flour Recipes</a><br /> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.selectfoods.com.au/recipes_results_category.asp?catSearchTxt=Bread%20Machine%20Recipes" target="_blank">Bread Machine Recipes</a><br /> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.selectfoods.com.au/recipes_results_category.asp?catSearchTxt=Bread%20Recipes" target="_blank">Bread Recipes</a><br /> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.selectfoods.com.au/recipes_results_category.asp?catSearchTxt=Brown%20Rice%20Flour%20Recipes" target="_blank">Brown Rice Flour Recipes</a><br /> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.selectfoods.com.au/recipes_results_category.asp?catSearchTxt=Buckwheat%20Flour%20Recipes" target="_blank">Buckwheat Flour Recipes</a><br /> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.selectfoods.com.au/recipes_results_category.asp?catSearchTxt=Carob%20Recipes" target="_blank">Carob Recipes</a><br /> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.selectfoods.com.au/recipes_results_category.asp?catSearchTxt=Chickpea%20Recipes" target="_blank">Chickpea Recipes</a><br /> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.selectfoods.com.au/recipes_results_category.asp?catSearchTxt=Cornflour/Cornmeal%20Recipes" target="_blank">Cornflour/Cornmeal Recipes</a><br /> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.selectfoods.com.au/recipes_results_category.asp?catSearchTxt=Flour%20Recipes" target="_blank">Flour Recipes</a><br /> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.selectfoods.com.au/recipes_results_category.asp?catSearchTxt=Four%20Substitute%20Recipes" target="_blank">Four Substitute Recipes</a><br /> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.selectfoods.com.au/recipes_results_category.asp?catSearchTxt=Glucose%20Syrup%20Recipes" target="_blank">Glucose Syrup Recipes</a><br /> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.selectfoods.com.au/recipes_results_category.asp?catSearchTxt=Millet%20Recipes" target="_blank">Millet Recipes</a><br /> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.selectfoods.com.au/recipes_results_category.asp?catSearchTxt=Polenta%20Recipes" target="_blank">Polenta Recipes</a><br /> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.selectfoods.com.au/recipes_results_category.asp?catSearchTxt=Potato%20Flour%20Recipes" target="_blank">Potato Flour Recipes</a><br /> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.selectfoods.com.au/recipes_results_category.asp?catSearchTxt=Rice%20Flour%20Recipes" target="_blank">Rice Flour Recipes</a><br /> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.selectfoods.com.au/recipes_results_category.asp?catSearchTxt=Rice%20Recipes" target="_blank">Rice Recipes</a><br /> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.selectfoods.com.au/recipes_results_category.asp?catSearchTxt=Rice%20Syrup%20Recipes" target="_blank">Rice Syrup Recipes</a><br /> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.selectfoods.com.au/recipes_results_category.asp?catSearchTxt=Semolina%20Recipes" target="_blank">Semolina Recipes</a><br /> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.selectfoods.com.au/recipes_results_category.asp?catSearchTxt=Soya%20Bean%20Recipes" target="_blank">Soya Bean Recipes</a><br /> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.selectfoods.com.au/recipes_results_category.asp?catSearchTxt=Soya%20Flour%20Recipes" target="_blank">Soya Flour Recipes</a><br /> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.selectfoods.com.au/recipes_results_category.asp?catSearchTxt=Tahini%20Recipes" target="_blank">Tahini Recipes</a><br /> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.selectfoods.com.au/recipes_results_category.asp?catSearchTxt=Wheat%20and%20Gluten%20Free%20Recipes" target="_blank">Wheat and Gluten Free Recipes</a> <div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><img style="border: medium none ; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" alt="" src="http://img.zemanta.com/pixy.gif?x-id=25013ffb-4977-4fbe-8e35-b6ac3046ff4c" /><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" defer="defer"></script></span></div>Vanessa Pike-Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986313509450021229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722918478017851200.post-10064290368437718692009-09-06T03:22:00.000-07:002009-10-03T07:48:06.509-07:00Gluten Free Brands<ul><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.berihurikari.com.au/">Berihurikari Gluten-Free Curries</a><br /></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.selectfoods.com.au/catalogue/catalogue_tn_product_list_specials.asp?Manufacturer=Biogenic">Biogenic Cold Pressed Oils</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.changs.com/products/?category=gluten_free">Changs Gluten Free Asian products</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.choicesglutenfree.com.au/NSW_Suburbs.htm">Choices Gluten Free </a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.dare2bdifferentcakes.com.au/">Dare to be Different Cakes</a><br /></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.bioliving.com.au/bioliving_schar.html">Dr. Schar Gluten Free Biscuits</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.bioliving.com.au/bioliving_schar.html">Dr. Schar Gluten Free Bread</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.bioliving.com.au/bioliving_schar.html">Dr. Schar Gluten Free Flour</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.bioliving.com.au/bioliving_schar.html">Dr. Schar Gluten Free Pasta</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.bioliving.com.au/bioliving_schar.html">Dr. Schar Gluten Free Snacks</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.empowerfoods.com.au/">Empower Foods Gluten Free Wraps</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.empowerfoods.com.au/">Empower Foods Muffin Mixes</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.empowerfoods.com.au/">Empower Foods Sugar Free Low Carb Chocolate</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.trialiafoods.com.au/">Eskal Pretzels at Trialia Foods</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.homeshop.com.au/website/expressshop/search_results.jsp?SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3Epath=%2FAssortments%2FWOWNavigation%2FWOWLeftNavigation&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EobjectTypes=PRODUCT&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EmaxRows_cd=200&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EsearchFor=pretzel&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EdrillDownColumns=Health+Foods%2C+Supplements&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EadditionalCondition=bmstring2a%3Aor%28%222%3A%3AHS*%22%2C%222%3A%3ABT*%22%29&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EorderBy=ATR_txtBrand+ASC&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EadditionalSelectColumns=ATR_txtBrand&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EATR_boolDisplayFlag=true&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EATR_txtTradingDeptName=Health+Foods%2C+Supplements&bmForm=frm_search&bmFormID=1249019361587&bmSubmit=search&bmUID=1249019361587">Eskal Pretzels at Woolworths</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.feast.net.au/bags/feast-fiesta">Feast Fiesta Hampers </a><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.feast.net.au/bags/feast-fiesta">with Gluten-Free options</a><br /></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.homeshop.com.au/website/expressshop/search_results.jsp?SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3Epath=%2FAssortments%2FWOWNavigation%2FWOWLeftNavigation&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EobjectTypes=PRODUCT&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EATR_boolDisplayFlag=true&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EmaxRows_cd=200&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EsearchFor=gluten&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EdrillDownColumns=Health+Foods%2C+Supplements&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EadditionalCondition=bmstring2a%3Aor%28%222%3A%3AHS*%22%2C%222%3A%3ABT*%22%29&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EATR_txtTradingDeptName=Health+Foods%2C+Supplements&bmForm=frm_search&bmFormID=1249018853634&bmSubmit=search&bmUID=1249018853634">Goodman Gluten Free Flours</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.selectfoods.com.au/catalogue/catalogue_tn_product_list_specials.asp?Manufacturer=Licorice%20Land">Licorice Land Gluten Free licorice</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.lowan.com.au/">Lowan Whole Foods</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.homeshop.com.au/website/expressshop/search_results.jsp?SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3Epath=%2FAssortments%2FWOWNavigation%2FWOWLeftNavigation&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EobjectTypes=PRODUCT&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EmaxRows_cd=200&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EsearchFor=quinoa&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EdrillDownColumns=Health+Foods%2C+Supplements&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EadditionalCondition=bmstring2a%3Aor%28%222%3A%3AHS*%22%2C%222%3A%3ABT*%22%29&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EorderBy=ATR_txtBrand+ASC&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EadditionalSelectColumns=ATR_txtBrand&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EATR_boolDisplayFlag=true&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EATR_txtTradingDeptName=Health+Foods%2C+Supplements&bmForm=frm_search&bmFormID=1249019472915&bmSubmit=search&bmUID=1249019472915">Natures First Quinoa Grains</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.nu-vit.com.au/nuvitorganics.html">Nu Vit Health Foods</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.homeshop.com.au/website/expressshop/search_results.jsp?SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3Epath=%2FAssortments%2FWOWNavigation%2FWOWLeftNavigation&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EobjectTypes=PRODUCT&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EmaxRows_cd=200&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EsearchFor=nu-vit&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EdrillDownColumns=Health+Foods%2C+Supplements&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EadditionalCondition=bmstring2a%3Aor%28%222%3A%3AHS*%22%2C%222%3A%3ABT*%22%29&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EorderBy=ATR_txtBrand+ASC&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EadditionalSelectColumns=ATR_txtBrand&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EATR_boolDisplayFlag=true&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EATR_txtTradingDeptName=Health+Foods%2C+Supplements&bmForm=frm_search&bmFormID=1249020401165&bmSubmit=search&bmUID=1249020401165">Nu-Vit Gluten Free Linseed @ Woolies</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.homeshop.com.au/website/expressshop/search_results.jsp?SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3Epath=%2FAssortments%2FWOWNavigation%2FWOWLeftNavigation&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EobjectTypes=PRODUCT&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EmaxRows_cd=200&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EsearchFor=nu-vit&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EdrillDownColumns=Health+Foods%2C+Supplements&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EadditionalCondition=bmstring2a%3Aor%28%222%3A%3AHS*%22%2C%222%3A%3ABT*%22%29&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EorderBy=ATR_txtBrand+ASC&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EadditionalSelectColumns=ATR_txtBrand&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EATR_boolDisplayFlag=true&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EATR_txtTradingDeptName=Health+Foods%2C+Supplements&bmForm=frm_search&bmFormID=1249020401165&bmSubmit=search&bmUID=1249020401165">Nu-Vit Gluten Free Muesli @ Woolies</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.selectfoods.com.au/catalogue/catalogue_tn_product_list_specials.asp?Manufacturer=Orgran">Orgram Buckwheat Pancake Mix</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.orgran.com/iew_manufacturer.php?business=100">Orgran Natural Foods</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.selectfoods.com.au/">Select Foods - Cold Pressed Oils</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.selectfoods.com.au/catalogue/catalogue_tn_product_list_specials.asp?Manufacturer=Select+Foods&offset=0">Select Foods Almond Kernals and Meal</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.selectfoods.com.au/catalogue/catalogue_tn_product_list_specials.asp?Manufacturer=Select+Foods&offset=40">Select Foods Amaranth Breakfast Cereal</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.selectfoods.com.au/catalogue/catalogue_tn_product_list_specials.asp?Manufacturer=Select+Foods&offset=60">Select Foods Arrowroot</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.selectfoods.com.au/catalogue/catalogue_tn_product_list_specials.asp?Manufacturer=Select+Foods&offset=80">Select Foods Besan Flour</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.selectfoods.com.au/catalogue/catalogue_tn_product_list_specials.asp?Manufacturer=Select+Foods&offset=120">Select Foods Buckwheat Flour</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.selectfoods.com.au/catalogue/catalogue_tn_product_list_specials.asp?Manufacturer=Select+Foods&offset=140">Select Foods Carob Powder and Whirls</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.trialiafoods.com.au/acontent%20catalogue/c6386.php">Triala Foods Gluten Free</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.energyproducts.com.au/">Wallaby Bars and Treats</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.energyproducts.com.au/productinfo.html#butter">Wallaby Macadamia Butter</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.energyproducts.com.au/productinfo.html#oil">Wallaby Macadamia Oil</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.wildbite.com.au/">Wild Bite</a></li><li><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.homeshop.com.au/website/expressshop/search_results.jsp?SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3Epath=%2FAssortments%2FWOWNavigation%2FWOWLeftNavigation&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EobjectTypes=PRODUCT&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EATR_boolDisplayFlag=true&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EmaxRows_cd=200&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EsearchFor=gluten&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EdrillDownColumns=Health+Foods%2C+Supplements&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EadditionalCondition=bmstring2a%3Aor%28%222%3A%3AHS*%22%2C%222%3A%3ABT*%22%29&SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EATR_txtTradingDeptName=Health+Foods%2C+Supplements&bmForm=frm_search&bmFormID=1249018853634&bmSubmit=search&bmUID=1249018853634">Woolworths Freedom foods</a></li></ul><br /><div class="zemanta-pixie" style="height: 15px; margin-top: 10px;"><img alt="" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/pixy.gif?x-id=74bee1f5-4e69-4a47-9835-a4f0f05821f7" style="border: medium none; float: right;" /><script defer="defer" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" type="text/javascript"></script></div>Vanessa Pike-Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986313509450021229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722918478017851200.post-556564704932126832009-08-27T19:23:00.000-07:002009-10-03T07:48:06.596-07:0010 Must-have Gluten Free booksSince my first days researching gluten-free alternatives I've found a lot of information online but it can be overwhelming. It helps to have access to some great books which help to break things down into simple to understand information and some great recipes. Here are some of my favourite books. Some of them are available in the <a href="http://www.shellharbour.nsw.gov.au/default.aspx?WebPage=245">Shellharbour</a>, Kiama and Wollongong City libraries. If your library doesn't stock the book you want you can fill out a card and request they order them in. You will then be notified when the image is available for loan.<br /><br />My favourite book at the moment is:<br /><br /><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://astore.amazon.com/illawarrafood-20/detail/B000SQJ4VC">Is it Gluten-Free? An A-Z of Things Gluten-Free.(Book review): An article from: Nutrition & Dietetics: The Journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia</a> by <span class="by">Kim Faulkner-Hogg</span><br /> Buy new: $9.95<br /><br />I believe in the KISS method - Keep It Simple, Stupid - and with this book it helps to simplify things and give you a framework to build upon with further research. A great book to share with someone new to the gluten-free lifestyle or for a family member who has no idea why you'd want to reduce gluten from your diet or what are the hidden gluten ingredients in everyday cooking.<br /><br />Another favourite is Living Gluten-Free for DUMMIES. Practical, delicious ways to manage a <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluten-free_diet" title="Gluten-free diet" rel="wikipedia">gluten-free diet</a>. Much like the above book, it helps to have information presented in a simple and concise manner so that you can 'say goodbye to gluten and say hello to good <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health" title="Health" rel="wikipedia">health</a>'.<br /><table id="searchResults" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr class="clsOdd"><td class="tdimage"><p class="zemanta-img zemanta-action-dragged" style="margin: 1em; float: right; display: block; width: 247px;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Living-Gluten-Free-Dummies-Health-Fitness/dp/0471773832%3FSubscriptionId%3D0G81C5DAZ03ZR9WH9X82%26tag%3Dillawarrafood-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D0471773832"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51nKqT-vdpL._SL300_.jpg" alt="Cover of " living="" free="" dummies="" for="" style="border: medium none ; display: block;" width="237" height="300" /></a><span class="zemanta-img-attribution"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Living-Gluten-Free-Dummies-Health-Fitness/dp/0471773832%3FSubscriptionId%3D0G81C5DAZ03ZR9WH9X82%26tag%3Dillawarrafood-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D0471773832"><br /></a></span></p><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://astore.amazon.com/illawarrafood-20/detail/0471773832"></a></td><td class="tddescription"><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://astore.amazon.com/illawarrafood-20/detail/0471773832">Living Gluten-Free For Dummies (For Dummies (Health & Fitness))</a> by <span class="by">Danna Korn</span><br /> Buy new: $13.59 / Used from: $7.98<br /><span class="availability">Usually ships in 24 hours</span></td> </tr> <tr class="clsEven"> <td class="tdimage"><p class="zemanta-img zemanta-action-dragged" style="margin: 1em; float: right; display: block; width: 243px;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Gluten-Free-Baking-Classics-Annalise-Roberts/dp/1572840994%3FSubscriptionId%3D0G81C5DAZ03ZR9WH9X82%26tag%3Dillawarrafood-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D1572840994"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51D8WdPxxvL._SL300_.jpg" alt="Cover of " free="" baking="" classics="" style="border: medium none ; display: block;" width="233" height="300" /></a><span class="zemanta-img-attribution">Cover of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Gluten-Free-Baking-Classics-Annalise-Roberts/dp/1572840994%3FSubscriptionId%3D0G81C5DAZ03ZR9WH9X82%26tag%3Dillawarrafood-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D1572840994">Gluten-Free Baking Classics</a></span></p><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://astore.amazon.com/illawarrafood-20/detail/1572840994"></a></td><td class="tddescription"><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://astore.amazon.com/illawarrafood-20/detail/1572840994">Gluten-Free Baking Classics</a> by <span class="by">Annalise G. 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height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><img style="border: medium none ; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" alt="" src="http://img.zemanta.com/pixy.gif?x-id=c532ca1d-447e-4513-a962-a6b470f814f9" /><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" defer="defer"></script></span></div>Vanessa Pike-Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986313509450021229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722918478017851200.post-65176351942980078162009-08-25T19:41:00.000-07:002009-10-03T07:48:06.608-07:00My journey to a Gluten-Free diet<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;" >What prompted you to change to a Gluten-free diet? </span><br /><br />Over the years I have become aware of foods with gluten which can trigger nasty side-effects. Most of the times they are foods that I crave, such a starchy breads, cakes or doughnuts. Consumption of these 'comfort foods' can result in painful side-effects such as stomach cramps, wind, bloating, diarrhoea, facial bloating and sometimes headaches and '<a href="http://www.drkaslow.com/html/gluten-brain_connection_.html">brain fog</a>'. Now it has a name - <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluten_sensitivity" title="Gluten sensitivity" rel="wikipedia">Gluten sensitivity</a>. </span><blockquote><span style="font-size:100%;"><br />"</span><b>Gluten sensitivity</b> (GS) encompasses a collection of medical conditions in which <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluten" title="Gluten">gluten</a> has an <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adverse_effect_%28medicine%29" title="Adverse effect (medicine)" rel="wikipedia">adverse effect</a>... <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluten" title="Gluten">Gluten</a> is composed of the sticky, storage <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protein" title="Protein">proteins</a> found in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat" title="Wheat">wheat</a>."<span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-size:78%;" >1</span></blockquote><span style="font-size:100%;"><br />It wasn't until I started to note the link between diet and my body's response that I realised I was sensitive to gluten and yeast. When I removed these foods from my diet I found I had more energy and very little bloating and my <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intestine" title="Intestine" rel="wikipedia">bowel</a> problems all but disappeared.<br /><br />Since delving into Gluten-Free diet I have learned that it is not only wheat which I have to avoid, but a wider range of grains and some sauces which use wheat-based thickening. It is the hidden sources of gluten in food which makes dining out or buying takeaway meals so difficult.<br /></span><blockquote><span style="font-size:100%;"><br />"</span>A <b><a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluten-free_diet" title="Gluten-free diet" rel="wikipedia">gluten-free diet</a></b> is a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diet_%28nutrition%29" title="Diet (nutrition)">diet</a> completely free of ingredients derived from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluten" title="Gluten">gluten</a>-containing <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cereal" title="Cereal">cereals</a>: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat" title="Wheat">wheat</a> (including <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamut" title="Kamut"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">kamut</span></span></span></a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spelt" title="Spelt">spelt</a>), <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barley" title="Barley">barley</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rye" title="Rye">rye</a>, and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triticale" title="Triticale"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">triticale</span></span></span></a>, as well as the use of gluten as a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_additive" title="Food additive">food additive</a> in the form of a flavoring, stabilizing or <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thickening_agent" title="Thickening agent" rel="wikipedia">thickening agent</a>." <span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);font-size:78%;" >2</span><br /></blockquote><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span>I have friends who<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>are <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Celiacs</span></span></span></span> and for them any gluten can trigger a world of pain - even a crumb. The term <i><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">coeliac</span></span></i> derives from the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_language" title="Greek language">Greek</a> κοιλιακός (<i><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">koiliak</span></span>όs</i>, "abdominal")<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><b></b><blockquote><b style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">"<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Coeliac</span></span></span></span> disease</b><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);"> (pronounced </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);" title="Pronunciation in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)" class="IPA"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:IPA_for_English" title="Wikipedia:IPA for English">/ˈ<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">si</span></span></span></span>ː<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">li</span></span></span></span>.<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">æk</span></span></span></span>/</a></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">), also spelled </span><b style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">celiac</span></span></span></span> disease</b><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">, is an </span><a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autoimmunity" title="Autoimmunity">autoimmune</a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);"> disorder of the </span><a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_intestine" title="Small intestine">small intestine</a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);"> that occurs in </span><a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetic_predisposition" title="Genetic predisposition">genetically predisposed</a> people of all ages from middle infancy on up. Symptoms include chronic <a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diarrhea" title="Diarrhea">diarrhoea</a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">, </span><a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Failure_to_thrive" title="Failure to thrive">failure to thrive</a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);"> (in children), and </span><a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatigue_%28physical%29" title="Fatigue (physical)" class="mw-redirect">fatigue</a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">, but these may be absent, and symptoms in other </span><a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organ_%28anatomy%29" title="Organ (anatomy)">organ systems</a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);"> have been described. A growing portion of diagnoses are being made in </span><a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asymptomatic" title="Asymptomatic">asymptomatic</a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);"> persons as a result of increased </span><a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screening_%28medicine%29" title="Screening (medicine)">screening</a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">... Other </span><a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cereal" title="Cereal">cereals</a><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);"> such as </span><a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maize" title="Maize">maize</a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);"> (corn), </span><a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quinoa" title="Quinoa"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">quinoa</span></span></a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">, </span><a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millet" title="Millet">millet</a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">, </span><a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sorghum" title="Sorghum">sorghum</a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">, </span><a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teff" title="Teff"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">teff</span></span></a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">, </span><a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amaranth" title="Amaranth">amaranth</a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">, </span><a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckwheat" title="Buckwheat">buckwheat</a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">, </span><a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rice" title="Rice">rice</a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">, and </span><a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_rice" title="Wild rice">wild rice</a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);"> are safe for patients to consume" </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0); font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" >3</span><br /></blockquote><span style="font-size:100%;"><br />At first the changes I made was to limit the amount of bread I ate to two slices a day, switching from the cheap white bread to gluten-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">free Soy</span></span> and Linseed bread. I also cut out wheat-based pasta and switched to rice and corn-based varieties purchased in the health food section of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Woolworths</span></span></span></span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Coles</span></span></span></span>.<br /><br />Now I prefer to eat Gluten-Free bread such as <a href="http://www.countrylifebakery.com.au/">Country Life Bakery </a>Low-GI Gluten Free which can be purchased through <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Woolworths</span></span></span></span>. It is made with a combination of rice flour, tapioca flour, Linseed meal, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">psyllium</span></span> husks, buckwheat, rice bran - and tastes fantastic!<br /><br />These can be expensive but if you limit yourself to two pieces of bread a day and keep some bread frozen in sandwich bags in packs of two they can last longer. The loaf size is half that of regular bread and twice as expensive but you can't put a price on your health. Before I go shopping I visit <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Woolworths</span></span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">HomeShop</span></span> (homeshop.com.au) and do a search for Gluten-Free. You would be surprised at the range that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Woolworths</span></span> stocks. Sometimes you may need to ask the store manager to order in some products in a range, as I have found that some of the smaller stores such as <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">Warilla</span></span> Grove do not carry the full line but are often willing to order them in if there is a need. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">Woolworths</span></span> now delivers to more areas including Lake <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">Illawarra</span></span> where I live, which makes things easier.<br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >What Gluten-Free products do you use?</span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br />Favourite brands stocked at Woolworths include:</span><br /><a href="javascript:showPopWin('http://www.homeshop.com.au/website/product/product_detail.jsp?prd_id=44463&parentTemplate=%2Fexpressshop%2Fsearch_results.jsp&bmUID=1251260271387',525,%20330,%20null,%20false,'/website/media/images/buttons/close_v1_m56577569830744939.gif');"> </a> <div class="onspecials"> </div><br /><a class="ProdDetailsURL" href="javascript:showPopWin('http://www.homeshop.com.au/website/product/product_detail.jsp?prd_id=44463&parentTemplate=%2Fexpressshop%2Fsearch_results.jsp&bmUID=1251260271387',525,%20330,%20null,%20false,'/website/media/images/buttons/close_v1_m56577569830744939.gif');">Country Life Bread Gluten Free Sliced 510g</a> $6.13<br /><br /><table class="product_list" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr class="listRowTwo" id="244691"><td class="productImage"><a href="javascript:showPopWin('http://www.homeshop.com.au/website/product/product_detail.jsp?prd_id=54822&parentTemplate=%2Fexpressshop%2Fsearch_results.jsp&bmUID=1251260271340',525,%20330,%20null,%20false,'/website/media/images/buttons/close_v1_m56577569830744939.gif');"> <br /></a> </td> <td valign="top"> <div class="onspecials"> </div> <a class="ProdDetailsURL" href="javascript:showPopWin('http://www.homeshop.com.au/website/product/product_detail.jsp?prd_id=54822&parentTemplate=%2Fexpressshop%2Fsearch_results.jsp&bmUID=1251260271340',525,%20330,%20null,%20false,'/website/media/images/buttons/close_v1_m56577569830744939.gif');"> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">Woolworths</span></span> Free From Pizza Dough Gluten Free 320g </a> </td> <td valign="top" align="right"> <div class="onspecials"> </div> $3.40</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="onspecials"> </div><a href="javascript:showPopWin('http://www.homeshop.com.au/website/product/product_detail.jsp?prd_id=55325&parentTemplate=%2Fexpressshop%2Fsearch_results.jsp&bmUID=1251260271356',525,%20330,%20null,%20false,'/website/media/images/buttons/close_v1_m56577569830744939.gif');"></a><a class="ProdDetailsURL" href="http://www.homeshop.com.au/website/product/product_detail.jsp?prd_id=55325&parentTemplate=%2Fexpressshop%2Fsearch_results.jsp&bmUID=1251260271356"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">Woolworths</span></span> Free From Choc Chip Muffin Mix Gluten Free 450g </a>$5.28<br /><br /><a href="javascript:showPopWin('http://www.homeshop.com.au/website/product/product_detail.jsp?prd_id=59633&parentTemplate=%2Fexpressshop%2Fsearch_results.jsp&bmUID=1251260271418',525,%20330,%20null,%20false,'/website/media/images/buttons/close_v1_m56577569830744939.gif');"> </a> <div class="onspecials"> </div> <a class="ProdDetailsURL" href="javascript:showPopWin('http://www.homeshop.com.au/website/product/product_detail.jsp?prd_id=59633&parentTemplate=%2Fexpressshop%2Fsearch_results.jsp&bmUID=1251260271418',525,%20330,%20null,%20false,'/website/media/images/buttons/close_v1_m56577569830744939.gif');"> </a><a href="javascript:showPopWin('http://www.homeshop.com.au/website/product/product_detail.jsp?prd_id=59633&parentTemplate=%2Fexpressshop%2Fsearch_results.jsp&bmUID=1251260271418',525,%20330,%20null,%20false,'/website/media/images/buttons/close_v1_m56577569830744939.gif');"> </a><a class="ProdDetailsURL" href="javascript:showPopWin('http://www.homeshop.com.au/website/product/product_detail.jsp?prd_id=59633&parentTemplate=%2Fexpressshop%2Fsearch_results.jsp&bmUID=1251260271418',525,%20330,%20null,%20false,'/website/media/images/buttons/close_v1_m56577569830744939.gif');">San <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">Remo</span></span> Pasta Macaroni Gluten Free 250g </a><br /><br /><table class="product_list" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr class="listRowOne" id="310802"><td class="productImage"><a href="javascript:showPopWin('http://www.homeshop.com.au/website/product/product_detail.jsp?prd_id=75042&parentTemplate=%2Fexpressshop%2Fsearch_results.jsp&bmUID=1251260271434',525,%20330,%20null,%20false,'/website/media/images/buttons/close_v1_m56577569830744939.gif');"> <br /></a> </td> <td valign="top"> <div class="onspecials"> </div> <a class="ProdDetailsURL" href="javascript:showPopWin('http://www.homeshop.com.au/website/product/product_detail.jsp?prd_id=75042&parentTemplate=%2Fexpressshop%2Fsearch_results.jsp&bmUID=1251260271434',525,%20330,%20null,%20false,'/website/media/images/buttons/close_v1_m56577569830744939.gif');"> Leda Gluten Free <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_30"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">Gingernut</span></span> Cookies 155g </a> </td> <td valign="top" align="right"> <div class="onspecials"> </div> 3.18<br /><br /></td> </tr></tbody></table><table class="product_list" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr class="listRowTwo" id="254010"><td valign="top"><a href="javascript:showPopWin('http://www.homeshop.com.au/website/product/product_detail.jsp?prd_id=56925&parentTemplate=%2Fexpressshop%2Fsearch_results.jsp&bmUID=1251260271449',525,%20330,%20null,%20false,'/website/media/images/buttons/close_v1_m56577569830744939.gif');"> </a><a class="ProdDetailsURL" href="javascript:showPopWin('http://www.homeshop.com.au/website/product/product_detail.jsp?prd_id=56925&parentTemplate=%2Fexpressshop%2Fsearch_results.jsp&bmUID=1251260271449',525,%20330,%20null,%20false,'/website/media/images/buttons/close_v1_m56577569830744939.gif');">Freedom Foods Gluten Free Wraps 170g</a><span class="ProdDetailsURL"> 4.37<br /><br /></span> </td> <td valign="top" align="right"> <div class="onspecials"><br /></div> </td> </tr></tbody></table><table style="width: 474px; height: 30px;" class="product_list" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr class="listRowOne" id="141254"><td class="productImage"><a href="javascript:showPopWin('http://www.homeshop.com.au/website/product/product_detail.jsp?prd_id=46839&parentTemplate=%2Fexpressshop%2Fsearch_results.jsp&bmUID=1251260271512',525,%20330,%20null,%20false,'/website/media/images/buttons/close_v1_m56577569830744939.gif');"> <br /></a> </td> <td valign="top"> <div class="onspecials"> </div> <a class="ProdDetailsURL" href="javascript:showPopWin('http://www.homeshop.com.au/website/product/product_detail.jsp?prd_id=46839&parentTemplate=%2Fexpressshop%2Fsearch_results.jsp&bmUID=1251260271512',525,%20330,%20null,%20false,'/website/media/images/buttons/close_v1_m56577569830744939.gif');"> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">Orgran</span> Flour S/Raise Wheat Gluten Free 500g </a> </td> <td valign="top" align="right"> <div class="onspecials"> </div> 3.51</td></tr></tbody></table><table style="width: 348px; height: 21px;" class="product_list" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr class="listRowTwo" id="181799"><td valign="top"><a href="javascript:showPopWin('http://www.homeshop.com.au/website/product/product_detail.jsp?prd_id=49289&parentTemplate=%2Fexpressshop%2Fsearch_results.jsp&bmUID=1251260271512',525,%20330,%20null,%20false,'/website/media/images/buttons/close_v1_m56577569830744939.gif');"> </a> <div class="onspecials"> </div><a href="javascript:showPopWin('http://www.homeshop.com.au/website/product/product_detail.jsp?prd_id=49289&parentTemplate=%2Fexpressshop%2Fsearch_results.jsp&bmUID=1251260271512',525,%20330,%20null,%20false,'/website/media/images/buttons/close_v1_m56577569830744939.gif');"> </a><a class="ProdDetailsURL" href="javascript:showPopWin('http://www.homeshop.com.au/website/product/product_detail.jsp?prd_id=49289&parentTemplate=%2Fexpressshop%2Fsearch_results.jsp&bmUID=1251260271528',525,%20330,%20null,%20false,'/website/media/images/buttons/close_v1_m56577569830744939.gif');">Nu-Vit Linseed Gluten Free 500g </a><span class="ProdDetailsURL">2.28 </span> </td> <td valign="top" align="right"> <div class="onspecials"> </div> <br /></td> </tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size:100%;"><br />I also enjoy the <a href="http://illawarraglutenfree.blogspot.com/2009/08/empower-low-carb-and-gluten-free.html">Empower range of Gluten-Free cake and muffin mixes</a> available at health food stores.<br /><br />I often make my own breads, including Cornbread which is made from using three types of corn flours (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">polenta</span></span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">cornfour</span></span> and white maize). It is wonderful for sandwiches or as an accompaniment to dishes such as stews, curries and soups. It <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">tates</span></span> great when toasted with some <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">chilli</span></span> and cheese and you can add other ingredients to it to make it more savory, such as jalapeno chills and Parmesan. Today I made some jalapeno <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">chilli</span></span> and Parmesan cornbread muffins which are cooking as I write. The smells reminds me a little of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">cheesey</span></span> scones my Grandmother used to make.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;" >Does having a Gluten free diet equate that you can have a boring menu?</span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br />As the<a href="http://illawarraglutenfree.blogspot.com/2009/07/gluten-free-flours.html"> list of gluten-free flours</a> grow it is getting easier to cook our favourite meals without a loss of flavour or texture. I am excited by the use of coconut flour (made from </span>finely ground coconut meat) and coconut oil for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">shortbreads</span></span> and other biscuits but also in pastries and pie crusts. Rather than feeling saddened by the need to restrict gluten in my diet I am excited by the alternatives that are out there and look upon this as a way of widening my ingredients list and exploring some of the long established gluten-free alternatives used in cuisines around the world.<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">For example, Besan</span></span> or Gram (<a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chickpea" title="Chickpea" rel="wikipedia">chickpea</a>) flour "is a staple ingredient in Indian and Bangladeshi cuisines... and when mixed with an equal proportion of water, can be used as an <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegan_cuisine#Cuisine" title="Vegan cuisine" class="mw-redirect">egg-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">replacer</span></span></a> in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veganism" title="Veganism">vegan</a> cooking... the flour is used to make <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakora" title="Pakora"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">pakoras</span></span></a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papadum" title="Papadum"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">papadums</span></span></a>, and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onion_bhaji" title="Onion bhaji" class="mw-redirect">onion <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">bhajis</span></span></a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burmese_tofu" title="Burmese tofu">Burmese tofu</a>, and <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jidou_liangfen" title="Jidou liangfen"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">jidou</span></span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">liangfen</span></span></a></i>."<span style="font-size:78%;">3</span><br /><br />When I realised this, it explained why I had less problems with much of the Indian cuisine I enjoy than I did when ordering pizzas or other wheat-based fast food favourites. If you don't have access to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">Besan</span></span> Flour then you can make some yourself using chickpeas which are available in many supermarkets and health food stores. The following recipe for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">besan</span></span> flour is from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">Wikipedia</span></span>, a wonderful source of gluten-free flour information, as is the <a href="http://www.csaceliacs.org/gluten_grains.php"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28">Celiac</span></span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_29">Sprue</span></span> Association</a>.<br /><blockquote><h2 style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0); font-style: italic;font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span class="mw-headline">How to make Besan Flour at home:<br /></span></span></h2> <p><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" >1. Take <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_30">pre</span></span>-cooked chickpeas, rinse thoroughly and drain.<br />2. Spread evenly across an <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_29"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_31">un</span></span>-greased baking tray and cook on medium heat for 2–3 hours then turn off oven and leave overnight to cool.</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />3. Place into a mortar and pestle and grind to a fine consistency. </span></span></p></blockquote>There are other recipes available on Illawarra Gluten Free and available online. I suggest you start by printing out a <a href="http://illawarraglutenfree.blogspot.com/2009/07/gluten-free-flours.html">list of gluten-free flours</a> and working from there.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">What are some of the most well-known varieties of Gluten-free flours?</span></span><br />There are many types of flours that are naturally gluten-free. Some are nut based, others plant or seed based. <br /><blockquote>Almond meal *<br />Amaranth flour<br />Arrowroot flour *<br />Artichoke flour<br />Besan (<a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chickpea" title="Chickpea" rel="wikipedia">chickpea</a>) flour *<br />Brown rice flour<br />Buckwheat flour<br />Channah (type of chickpea) flour<br />Coconut Flour (finely ground coconut meat)<br />Corn flour *<br />Corn meal *<br />Cottonseed flour<br />Dahl or <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dal_Station" title="Dal Station" rel="wikipedia">Dal</a> flour (Indian <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Split_pea" title="Split pea" rel="wikipedia">split peas</a> or <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bean" title="Bean" rel="wikipedia">beans</a> ground as flour)<br />Flaxseed meal (also known as liniseed meal) *<br />Garbanzo meal (chickpea aka besan and gram)<br />Lentil flour<br />Maize (Corn) *<br />Millet flour<br />Nut meal<br />Peanut flour<br />Quinoa flour<br />Semolina flour*<br />Sunflower seed flour<br /></blockquote>Items with a * are available at most Woolworth stores. Others can be found at Health Food Stores and online.<br />If you do want to eat out at restaurants and cafes that cater to gluten-free diets pay a visit to the <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.glutenfreeeatingdirectory.com.au/">Gluten Free Eating Directory of Australia</a> I have also discovered Green Poppy in Shellharbour has a wide range of gluten-free products and been introduced to Lee & Me in Wollongong Mall by a friend, making my trips into Wollongong more enjoyable. The Educated Palate in Wollongong also offers gluten-free cakes and products. The biggest find has been the Go-Vita Superstore in Shellharbour Medical Center which stocks a wide range of gluten free breads, flours, pies, pastries and ready-made meals. With the help of Woolworths, Go-Vita and The Green Poppy my search for gluten-free products has been made so much easier.<br /><br />As you can see the reduction of Gluten from my diet has been a positive experience. If you still believe that Gluten-free means flavour-free take a look at a sample gourmet gluten-free banquet.<br /><blockquote><br /><h2></h2><h2>MENU<br /><span style="font-size:100%;">(from <a href="http://illawarraglutenfree.blogspot.com/2009/08/gourmet-gluten-free-dining-experience.html">A Gourmet Gluten-Free Dining Experience</a>)</span><br /></h2><br />GF = <span class="zem_slink">Gluten Free</span><br />DF = Dairy Free<br />V = Vegetarian<br /><br />BREADS<br />Cornbread: Cornflour, Yellow Polenta, Salt, Gluten-free <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flour" title="Flour" rel="wikipedia">self-raising flour</a>, butter, agave syrup, buttermilk) GF DF<br />Tortilla: Corn tortillas, some lightly toasted for dipping in Guacamole<br /><br />ENTREES<br />Guacamole (Avocado, <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemon_juice" title="Lemon juice" rel="wikipedia">lemon juice</a>, garlic, salt, gluten-free home made <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tortilla_chip" title="Tortilla chip" rel="wikipedia">tortilla chips</a>) GF DF<br />Goats cheese & lyonnaise tart with beetroot, hazelnuts & baby endives GF<br /><br />MAINS<br />Spinach and ricotta gnocchi with choice of sage butter or homemade <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomato_sauce" title="Tomato sauce" rel="wikipedia">tomato sauce</a> GF V<br />Mussells marinara in a spicy <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marinara_sauce" title="Marinara sauce" rel="wikipedia">marinara sauce</a> (mussells with tomato, spices, herbs, <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grape_seed_oil" title="Grape seed oil" rel="wikipedia">grapeseed oil</a>) GF DF<br />Surf and Turf - Scotch Fillet topped with Garlic prawns (GARLIC PRAWNS: Prawns, Garlic, <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coconut_oil" title="Coconut oil" rel="wikipedia">Coconut Oil</a>, Salt) GF DF<br /><br />DESSERT<br />Ricotta cheesecake with Passionfruit couli (gluten free biscuit base, <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricotta" title="Ricotta" rel="wikipedia">ricotta cheese</a>, agave syrup, passionfruit pulp) GF<br />Fruit salad (Kiwi fruit, lychees, longan, pineapple, mango)<br />Gluten free chocolate biscotti<br /><br />Each menu item is gluten free and offers a vegan-friendly entree or main. It also includes a few dairy-free items for those who are intolerant or sensitive to dairy or lactose.<br /><br />I have chosen a range of mains (dairy, seafood, meat) so that there is a choice and the colours will look great in photos. Picture the green of the spinach in the spinachand ricotta gnocchi complemented by the red of the homemade tomato sauce. The lush green of the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guacamole" title="Guacamole" rel="wikipedia">guacamole</a> and the cute and pretty lyonnaise tarts with cubes of roasted beetroot and justo decorate the plate. For the meat eaters, a healthy portion of steak with prawns on top. And to finish the evening some delicious and colourful desserts destined to please and convert anyone who held beliefs that gluten free means a lack of flavour :)</blockquote><blockquote></blockquote><br /><br />I hope that providing a hub of Gluten-Free information tailored to the Illawarra will be of benefit to others in similar situation. If you know of a gluten free product, company, restaurant or cafe please leave a comment and I will add it to the site.<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">References:</span></span><br /><ol><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Gluten Sensitivity by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_30"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_32">Wikipedia</span></span><br />URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluten_sensitivity</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Gluten-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_33">Fre</span> Diet<br />URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluten-free</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_34">Celiac</span> disease by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_35">Wikipedia</span><br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celiac_disease</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">List of Gluten Free Flours by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_31"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_36">Illawarra</span></span> Gluten Free<br />URL: http://illawarraglutenfree.blogspot.com/2009/07/gluten-free-flours.html</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_32"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_37">Besan</span></span> / Gram flour by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_33"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_38">Wikipedia</span></span><br />URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gram_flour</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Gluten-Free Diet by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_34"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_39">Wikipedia</span></span><br />URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluten-free</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Gluten Free Eating Directory of Australia<br />URL: http://www.glutenfreeeatingdirectory.com.au/<br /></span></span></li></ol>Shopping<span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><ol><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The Green Poppy, Shellharbour<br />Shop 2/8 Addison St<br />Shellharbour, NSW 2529<br />Phone: (02) 4295 1234<br />http://www.greenpoppy.com.au/<br /><br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Go-Vita Superstore Shellharbour</span><br /></span></li><span style="font-size:85%;">Unit 15 / 75 Cygnet Avenue, Shellharbour City Centre, NSW 2529<br /> p: (02) 4297 4916 f: (02) 4297 4920 http://www.govita.com.au<br /></span><li><p> </p><span style="font-size:85%;">Woolworths</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Coles</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://clubs.uow.edu.au/websites/happybellies/index.html">Happy Bellies Food Co-Op at University of Wollongong </a></span></li></ol> <div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><img style="border: medium none ; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" alt="" src="http://img.zemanta.com/pixy.gif?x-id=9a15643b-fb5a-43f1-937f-636b6dd827d2" /><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" defer="defer"></script></span></div>Vanessa Pike-Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986313509450021229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722918478017851200.post-7718958834906683312009-08-25T07:12:00.000-07:002009-10-03T07:48:11.567-07:00A few weeks ago I made some amazing <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornbread" title="Cornbread" rel="wikipedia">cornbread</a> with some yellow <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polenta" title="Polenta" rel="wikipedia">polenta</a> I purchased from an Italian Delicatessan & Cafe in <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-34.4844444444,150.8875&spn=1.0,1.0&q=-34.4844444444,150.8875%20%28Warrawong%2C%20New%20South%20Wales%29&t=h" title="Warrawong, New South Wales" rel="geolocation">Warrawong</a>, NSW. The bread was so light and fluffy that we went through two loafs in no time. It is delicious hot or cold and the older the loaf got the more tasty it was, the texture changing to a <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bread" title="Bread" rel="wikipedia">crusty bread</a> with a really unusual texture from the polenta <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flour" title="Flour" rel="wikipedia">flour</a> in the mixture. This recipe makes two loaf pans and it freezes well.<br /><br /><span class="status-body"><span class="entry-content">1 cup gluten free flour</span></span><span class="status-body"><span class="entry-content"> (I used white maize meal but you could use one of a number of<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://illawarraglutenfree.blogspot.com/2009/07/gluten-free-flours.html"> gluten-free flours listed</a>) </span></span><br /><span class="status-body"><span class="entry-content">1 cup yellow polenta<br />1/4c sugar or alternative (the first time I used raw sugar and the second I used agave syrup which has lower GI and tastes great)<br />2tsp <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potassium_bitartrate" title="Potassium bitartrate" rel="wikipedia">cream of tartar</a><br />1tsp <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_bicarbonate" title="Sodium bicarbonate" rel="wikipedia">baking soda</a><br />1tsp <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornmeal" title="Cornmeal" rel="wikipedia">cornflour</a><br />3/4tsp salt<br />1/4cup butter (or <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coconut_oil" title="Coconut oil" rel="wikipedia">coconut oil</a>)</span></span><span class="status-body"><span class="entry-content"><br />2 eggs (or Orgran Egg Substitute)<br />1 cup buttermilk (or rice milk for dairy-free)</span></span><br /><span class="status-body"><span class="entry-content"><br />Combine and fill two loaf pans and bake @ 220oC for 25 min</span></span><br /><br />Other variations found on the web include:<br /><br /><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.grouprecipes.com/6139/green-chilli-cornbread.html">Green Chilli Cornbread Recipe</a><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.grouprecipes.com/sr/25797/chilli-amp-cheese-cornbread-with-polenta/recipe/"><br />Chilli & Cheese Cornbread (with Polenta) Recipe</a><br /><div class="falbum-recent"><div class="falbum-thumbnail"><br /><br /></div></div><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Note: To make this recipe gluten free it is important to use baking soda, cream of tartar and cornflour rather than <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baking_powder" title="Baking powder" rel="wikipedia">baking powder</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Read more information below</span><br /><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.blisstree.com/bakingdelights/how-to-make-homemade-gluten-free-baking-powder/"><br />How to make homemade gluten free baking powder</a><br />http://www.blisstree.com/bakingdelights/how-to-make-homemade-gluten-free-baking-powder/<br /><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://chemistry.about.com/cs/foodchemistry/f/blbaking.htm"><br />Different between baking soda and baking powder</a><br />http://chemistry.about.com/cs/foodchemistry/f/blbaking.htm <div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><img style="border: medium none ; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" alt="" src="http://img.zemanta.com/pixy.gif?x-id=daea49b3-1a1a-4d6e-b993-43ebf9d8de47" /><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" defer="defer"></script></span></div>Vanessa Pike-Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986313509450021229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722918478017851200.post-28402196314940687872009-08-20T22:12:00.000-07:002009-10-03T10:18:57.224-07:00Illawarra Gluten Free - Dining out - Lee and Me<div class="author"></div><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4LyIv26Os5k/So3sfLkduGI/AAAAAAAAAJo/Zc0LvklWFBU/s1600-h/leeandme_logo.gif" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372209950948702306" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4LyIv26Os5k/So3sfLkduGI/AAAAAAAAAJo/Zc0LvklWFBU/s200/leeandme_logo.gif" style="cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 67px; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; width: 200px;" /></a><br />
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I have been hearing rave reviews about Lee and Me Cafe in Lower Crown St. Mall and today I finally got the chance to visit. It is located in the building that also houses Educated Palate which has downsized, now located on Townhall Place with the entry to Lee and Me on <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_Street%2C_Wollongong" rel="wikipedia" title="Crown Street, Wollongong">Crown Street</a> opposite The Glasshouse Tavern.<br />
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I had just finished a photoshoot and was in need of a sugar fix to recharge the batteries when I arrived at Lee and Me. I made my way to the gluten-free <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baking" rel="wikipedia" title="Baking">baked goods</a> I had been hearing about. After a few moments I settled on a flourless <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://www.lindt.com/" rel="homepage" title="Lindt & Sprüngli">Lindt</a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cake" rel="wikipedia" title="Cake">chocolate cake</a> with a tantalising crust giving way to a <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mousse" rel="wikipedia" title="Mousse">mousse</a> texture to one amazing cake. Such a sinfully delicious taste with a dollop of cream and with a refreshing <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iced_coffee" rel="wikipedia" title="Iced coffee">Iced Coffee</a> for that afternoon pick-me-up.<br />
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The Iced Coffee was amazing! I was very impressed when I could taste the distinctive flavour of the espresso shot ofcoffee. Most Iced Coffees I have tried are fairly bland. I find that the ice cream and sugar often overpowers the coffee flavour. Not at Lee and Me. The Campos Coffee they use has a very nice flavour and was perfectly matched with the white chocolate icecream which helped to cool me down on a warm Autumn day. I know that I will enjoy a Cappuccino on my next visit.<br />
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</div>It was great to sit and unwind with some amazing cake and enjoy some <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easy_listening" rel="wikipedia" title="Easy listening">easy listening music</a> and watch the people walking by. It was my first visit but I am certain to be back again soon. I also discovered that they offer <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluten-free_diet" rel="wikipedia" title="Gluten-free diet">Gluten-Free</a> bread alternatives for sandwhiches and rolls. They have an amazing <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.leeandme.com.au/userdata/pdf/bfast_winter09.pdf">breakfast menu</a> and <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.leeandme.com.au/userdata/pdf/lunch_winter09.pdf">lunch menu</a>, both which feature some of my favourite foods including slow roasted pork belly, ricotta, chipolatas and the breakfast menu runs until the store closes at 5pm. Perfect for those who like a late breakfast like I do.<br />
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Lee and Me,<br />
Cafe, Fashion and Lifestyle<br />
75 Crown St <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-34.4330555556,150.883055556&spn=0.1,0.1&q=-34.4330555556,150.883055556%20%28Wollongong%2C%20New%20South%20Wales%29&t=h" rel="geolocation" title="Wollongong, New South Wales">Wollongong</a><br />
NSW 2500 Australia<br />
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Please ask the staff if you have dietary requirements and they will do their best to accommodate your needs. 10% surcharge on public holidays. No smoking. <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BYO" rel="wikipedia" title="BYO">BYO</a> wine only with corkage at $2.50 per person. Cakeage $1.0 per person. There is a toilet upstairs in the boutique which carries the latest fashions including the very popular <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nudie_Jeans" rel="wikipedia" title="Nudie Jeans">Nudie jeans</a>.<br />
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Make sure to check their blog for special offers and new products. If you are an artist Lee and Me are offering $250 in summer threads, looking for the best photos to launch their look for summer10. For more information visit their blog entry dated <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.leeandme.com.au/blog/?p=263">August 18th, 2009</a> for details.<br />
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opening hours - weekdays 7am - 5pm<br />
weekends 8am - 4pm<br />
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phone: 02 42440695<br />
email: leeandme[at]optusnet.com.au<br />
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<div class="zemanta-pixie" style="height: 15px; margin-top: 10px;"><img alt="" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/pixy.gif?x-id=0941cb3c-3d32-44e4-a37a-8f44f2209a6b" style="border: medium none; float: right;" /><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script defer="defer" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" type="text/javascript"></script></span></div>Vanessa Pike-Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986313509450021229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722918478017851200.post-75757500648895137972009-08-13T03:02:00.000-07:002009-10-03T07:48:06.629-07:00A Gourmet Gluten-Free dining experienceDo the words 'Gluten-free' mean 'flavour free' to you? With a little research and some creative substitutions you can make any meal into a delicious gluten-free version. <span style="font-size: 100%;">As the<a href="http://illawarraglutenfree.blogspot.com/2009/07/gluten-free-flours.html"> list of gluten-free flours</a> grow it is getting easier to cook our favourite meals without a loss of flavour or texture. I am excited by the use of coconut flour (made from </span>finely ground coconut meat) and coconut oil for shortbreads and other biscuits but also in pastries and pie crusts. Rather than feeling saddened by the need to restrict gluten in my diet I am excited by the alternatives that are out there and look upon this as a way of widening my ingredients list and exploring some of the long established gluten-free alternatives used in cuisines around the world.<br /><br /><h2>MENU</h2><br />GF = <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluten-free_diet" title="Gluten-free diet" rel="wikipedia">Gluten Free</a><br />DF = Dairy Free<br />V = Vegetarian<br /><br />BREAD<br />Cornbread: Cornflour, Yellow Polenta, Salt, Gluten-free <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flour" title="Flour" rel="wikipedia">self-raising flour</a>, butter, agave syrup, buttermilk) GF DF<br />Tortilla: Corn tortillas, some lightly toasted for dipping in Guacamole<br /><br />ENTREES<br />Guacamole (Avocado, <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemon_juice" title="Lemon juice" rel="wikipedia">lemon juice</a>, garlic, salt, gluten-free home made <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tortilla_chip" title="Tortilla chip" rel="wikipedia">tortilla chips</a>) GF DF<br />Goats cheese & lyonnaise tart with beetroot, hazelnuts & baby endives GF<br /><br />MAINS<br />Spinach and ricotta gnocchi with choice of sage butter or homemade <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomato_sauce" title="Tomato sauce" rel="wikipedia">tomato sauce</a> GF V<br />Mussells marinara in a spicy <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marinara_sauce" title="Marinara sauce" rel="wikipedia">marinara sauce</a> (mussells with tomato, spices, herbs, <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grape_seed_oil" title="Grape seed oil" rel="wikipedia">grapeseed oil</a>) GF DF<br />Surf and Turf - Scotch Fillet topped with Garlic prawns (GARLIC PRAWNS: Prawns, Garlic, <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coconut_oil" title="Coconut oil" rel="wikipedia">Coconut Oil</a>, Salt) GF DF<br /><br />DESSERT<br />Ricotta cheesecake with Passionfruit couli (gluten free biscuit base, <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricotta" title="Ricotta" rel="wikipedia">ricotta cheese</a>, agave syrup, passionfruit pulp) GF<br />Fruit salad (Kiwi fruit, lychees, longan, pineapple, mango)<br />Gluten free chocolate biscotti<br /><br />Each menu item is gluten free and offers a vegan-friendly entree or main. It also includes a few dairy-free items for those who are intolerant or sensitive to dairy or lactose.<br /><br />I have chosen a range of mains (dairy, seafood, meat) so that there is a choice and the colours will look great in photos. Picture the green of the spinach in the spinachand ricotta gnocchi complemented by the red of the homemade tomato sauce. The lush green of the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guacamole" title="Guacamole" rel="wikipedia">guacamole</a> and the cute and pretty lyonnaise tarts with cubes of roasted beetroot and justo decorate the plate. For the meat eaters, a healthy portion of steak with prawns on top. And to finish the evening some delicious and colourful desserts destined to please and convert anyone who held beliefs that gluten free means a lack of flavour :)<br /><div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><img style="border: medium none ; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" alt="" src="http://img.zemanta.com/pixy.gif?x-id=ed4f7596-81a8-4fa8-b777-c4d817ad2544" /><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" defer="defer"></script></span></div>Vanessa Pike-Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986313509450021229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722918478017851200.post-41314367668891639072009-08-04T20:02:00.000-07:002009-10-03T07:48:06.585-07:00Gluten Free Product Outlets in Illawarra<span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" >SHELLHARBOUR CITY:<br /><br />GoVita Superstore<br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Sells: <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluten-free_diet" title="Gluten-free diet" rel="wikipedia">Gluten free</a> products, frozen foods and wide range of gluten free and wheat free products including some of the Empower Foods range</span><br /> <p style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Address: Unit 15 / 75 Cygnet Avenue,<br /><a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-34.5833333333,150.866666667&spn=1.0,1.0&q=-34.5833333333,150.866666667%20%28Shellharbour%2C%20New%20South%20Wales%29&t=h" title="Shellharbour, New South Wales" rel="geolocation">Shellharbour</a> City Centre, <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-32.0,147.0&spn=1.0,1.0&q=-32.0,147.0%20%28New%20South%20Wales%29&t=h" title="New South Wales" rel="geolocation">NSW</a> 2529<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;">p: (02) 4297 4916 f: (02) 4297 4920<br />e: herbactive@ispdr.net.au<br />w: </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a id="ctl00_contentSection_ctlCompanyDetails_lnkWebsite" class="URL" onclick="javascript:return redirectToTracker('/ClickThroughTracker.ashx?ToURL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.govita.com.au&Target=_blank&ClickType=BusinessWebSite&URLSafeCompanyName=Go-Vita-Superstore-Shellharbour&PressReleaseID=&Referrer=http%3a%2f%2fwww.google.com.au%2fsearch%3fhl%3den%26client%3dfirefox-a%26rls%3dorg.mozilla%253Aen-GB%253Aofficial%26gl%3dau%26q%3d%2522Govita%2522%2bshellharbour%2bsuperstore%26btnG%3dSearch%26meta%3d&PagePath=%2fShowCompany.aspx%3fcompany%3dGo-Vita-Superstore-Shellharbour','_blank');" href="http://www.govita.com.au/">http://www.govita.com.au</a></span></p><hr width="50%"><p style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Green Poppy</span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><br />Sells: A wide range of gluten free food and mixes<br /><br />Address: 2/8 Addison St<br />Shellharbour NSW 2529<br />p: (02) 4295 1234<br />e: green_poppy@bigpond.com<br />w: http://www.greenpoppy.com.au</span><br /></p><hr style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" >WOLLONGONG CITY:<br /><br />Elementary Organics</span><br /><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Sells: Organic Fruit & Vegetables, Organic Groceries</span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Address: Unit 2 47 Crown St <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-34.4330555556,150.883055556&spn=0.1,0.1&q=-34.4330555556,150.883055556%20%28Wollongong%2C%20New%20South%20Wales%29&t=h" title="Wollongong, New South Wales" rel="geolocation">Wollongong</a> NSW 2500</span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><br />p: (02) 4226 6300<br /></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Website: None listed - </span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://www.google.com.au/search?hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-GB%3Aofficial&gl=au&q=%22Elementary+Organics%22+Wollongong&btnG=Search&meta=">Google search</a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">House of Hope Food Barn</span></span><br /><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sells:</span> </span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Wide range of gluten-free breads, biscuits and products as well as free fruit and vegetables for people with low income or on a pension. Gluten free bread, biscuits, cakes etc.<br /></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Address:</span> </span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Shellharbour & Northcliffe Drive <em>Warrawong</em>, NSW 2502<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">p:</span> 02 4274 3837 e: admin@hoh.net.au<br /></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">w:</span> http://hoh.net.au</span><br /><br /><hr width="50%"> <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Manic Organic Wholes Foods</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Sells: Organic whole foods</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Address: 409 Princes Highway</span></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" > Woonoona NSW 2517<br />p: 02 42859875<br /><br /></span><table style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="3"><tbody><tr><td class="content"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table> <div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><img style="border: medium none ; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" alt="" src="http://img.zemanta.com/pixy.gif?x-id=695f12b1-96df-4b13-bfd5-0af01be784c9" /><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" defer="defer"></script></span></div>Vanessa Pike-Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986313509450021229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722918478017851200.post-53181605800077456782009-08-04T19:59:00.000-07:002009-10-03T07:48:06.638-07:00Gluten Free Eating Directory of Australia<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4LyIv26Os5k/SnGgCpbbPSI/AAAAAAAAAIE/BKz3W24Qgko/s1600-h/glutenfreeeating.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 117px; height: 94px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4LyIv26Os5k/SnGgCpbbPSI/AAAAAAAAAIE/BKz3W24Qgko/s200/glutenfreeeating.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364244598516038946" border="0" /></a><br />After my previous efforts to find <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluten-free_diet" title="Gluten-free diet" rel="wikipedia">Gluten Free</a> items I am happy to share that there is a directory of <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.glutenfreeeatingdirectory.com.au/">Gluten Free Eating</a> in <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-35.3,149.133333333&spn=10.0,10.0&q=-35.3,149.133333333%20%28Australia%29&t=h" title="Australia" rel="geolocation">Australia</a>.<br /><br /><blockquote><strong>Welcome to the Gluten Free Eating Directory … a comprehensive <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluten" title="Gluten" rel="wikipedia">gluten</a> free guide dedicated to making gluten free eating easier across Australia! Our established free-to-use website provides detailed information about <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restaurant" title="Restaurant" rel="wikipedia">restaurants</a>, cafes, takeaways, shopping outlets, products, manufacturers, gluten free <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_shopping" title="Online shopping" rel="wikipedia">online shops</a>, services, publications and ‘eat’n’stay’ options that cater for gluten free diets. So if you have <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coeliac_disease" title="Coeliac disease" rel="wikipedia">coeliac disease</a>, gluten intolerance, <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dermatitis_herpetiformis" title="Dermatitis herpetiformis" rel="wikipedia">dermatitis herpetiformis</a>, or just prefer not to eat gluten, this site is for you.<br /><br />http://www.glutenfreeeatingdirectory.com.au/online_shopping.php<br /></strong></blockquote><br />Unfortunately there are no Illawarra restaurants or cafes added to the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-32.0,147.0&spn=1.0,1.0&q=-32.0,147.0%20%28New%20South%20Wales%29&t=h" title="New South Wales" rel="geolocation">NSW</a> map search but I hope that we can change that. If you have seen the words 'gluten free' on a menu near you, please let me know or contact the Gluten Free Directory directly. Many hands make light work and here's hoping the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illawarra" title="Illawarra" rel="wikipedia">Illawarra</a> restaurants and cafes will make it easier to find gluten free eats!<br /><br />After a little research (and some help from <a href="http://twitter.com/sejtraav">@sejtraav</a> ) I can confirm some gluten free action at Lee and Me in Crown St, Wollongong and at Beachouse Restaurant, Wollongong harbour. More to be added to <a href="http://illawarraglutenfree.blogspot.com/">http://illawarraglutenfree.blogspot.com</a><br /><br /><br /><strong>Gluten Free Eating Directory</strong><br />For all enquiries, including feedback about our site, please contact:<br />Email: <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="mailto:enquiries@glutenfreeeatingdirectory.com.au">enquiries@glutenfreeeatingdirectory.com.au</a><br />Phone: (03) 5443 7777<br />Mobile: 0400 558 741<br /><br />Update: I just heard from the lovely people from Gluten Free Eating Directory and there are two businesses listed in the south coast area<br /><br /><img src="file:///C:/Users/User/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot-3.jpg" alt="" /><img src="file:///C:/Users/User/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot-4.jpg" alt="" /><img src="http://www.glutenfreeeatingdirectory.com.au/img/restaurants/335.jpg" alt="Feast of Kangaroo Valley Image" /><br /><br /><span class="heading">Gluten Free Options</span><br /><img src="http://www.glutenfreeeatingdirectory.com.au/img/bullet_tick.gif" alt=" " width="10" height="11" /> Range of gluten free food hamper bags<br /><img src="http://www.glutenfreeeatingdirectory.com.au/img/bullet_tick.gif" alt=" " width="10" height="11" /> Convenient, easy and deluxe gluten free catering option<br /><a href="http://www.glutenfreeeatingdirectory.com.au/view.php?business=335"><br />http://www.glutenfreeeatingdirectory.com.au/view.php?business=335</a><br /><br /><hr /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.glutenfreeeatingdirectory.com.au/view_manufacturer.php?business=76"><img src="http://www.glutenfreeeatingdirectory.com.au/img/manufacturers/76_1.jpg" alt="Berihurikari Image" /></a><br /> <span class="heading">Available From</span><br /> <img src="http://www.glutenfreeeatingdirectory.com.au/img/bullet_tick.gif" alt=" " width="10" height="11" /> Orders can be placed directly with Berihurikari (see contact details above). Curry choices and prices are available on the Berihurikari website (click link on this page)<br /><img src="http://www.glutenfreeeatingdirectory.com.au/img/bullet_tick.gif" alt=" " width="10" height="11" /> Deliveries are made to NSW Central Coast, Blue Mountains and Sydney suburbs. See website for details or contact Berihurikari direct<br /><img src="http://www.glutenfreeeatingdirectory.com.au/img/bullet_tick.gif" alt=" " width="10" height="11" /> Berry Markets (1st Sunday of the month)<br /><img src="http://www.glutenfreeeatingdirectory.com.au/img/bullet_tick.gif" alt=" " width="10" height="11" /> Kiama Produce Market (4th Saturday of the month)<br /><img src="http://www.glutenfreeeatingdirectory.com.au/img/bullet_tick.gif" alt=" " width="10" height="11" /> Bowral Produce Market (2nd Saturday of the month)<br /><img src="http://www.glutenfreeeatingdirectory.com.au/img/bullet_tick.gif" alt=" " width="10" height="11" /> <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-34.4330555556,150.883055556&spn=0.1,0.1&q=-34.4330555556,150.883055556%20%28Wollongong%2C%20New%20South%20Wales%29&t=h" title="Wollongong, New South Wales" rel="geolocation">Wollongong</a> Mall Markets at Crown Central (every Friday)<br /><img src="http://www.glutenfreeeatingdirectory.com.au/img/bullet_tick.gif" alt=" " width="10" height="11" /> Major events at Homebush stadium (from the food vendor area outside the stadium)<br /><img src="http://www.glutenfreeeatingdirectory.com.au/img/bullet_tick.gif" alt=" " width="10" height="11" /> Various <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.wikinvest.com/industry/Retail" title="Retail" rel="wikinvest">retail outlets</a> including Manuka Fine Food Store (Canberra), Green Poppy (<a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-34.5833333333,150.866666667&spn=1.0,1.0&q=-34.5833333333,150.866666667%20%28Shellharbour%2C%20New%20South%20Wales%29&t=h" title="Shellharbour, New South Wales" rel="geolocation">Shellharbour</a>), <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-34.65,150.783333333&spn=0.1,0.1&q=-34.65,150.783333333%20%28Jamberoo%2C%20New%20South%20Wales%29&t=h" title="Jamberoo, New South Wales" rel="geolocation">Jamberoo</a> General Store (Jamberoo), <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-34.7333333333,150.533333333&spn=1.0,1.0&q=-34.7333333333,150.533333333%20%28Kangaroo%20Valley%2C%20New%20South%20Wales%29&t=h" title="Kangaroo Valley, New South Wales" rel="geolocation">Kangaroo Valley</a> Supermarket (Kangaroo Valley), <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-34.4333333333,150.866666667&spn=1.0,1.0&q=-34.4333333333,150.866666667%20%28Mangerton%2C%20New%20South%20Wales%29&t=h" title="Mangerton, New South Wales" rel="geolocation">Mangerton</a> Convenience Store (Mangerton), Keiraville Fine Cuisine (Wollongong), Emporium (Berry)<br /><br />More information:<a href="http://www.glutenfreeeatingdirectory.com.au/view_manufacturer.php?business=76"><br />http://www.glutenfreeeatingdirectory.com.au/view_manufacturer.php?business=76</a><br /><br />--<br />Update: GFED now lists several Illawarra, South Coast and Sydney dining venues as well as products, manufacturers, online shops and publications. If you know of any great gluten-free dining restaurants, cafes or products please let them know and that company will be invited to be a member of the site. <strong></strong>Recent additions include:<br /><br /><ul><li> <strong><a href="http://www.glutenfreeeatingdirectory.com.au/view.php?business=456">Country Kitchen</a></strong> - Shellharbour, New South Wales </li><li><strong><a href="http://www.glutenfreeeatingdirectory.com.au/view.php?business=453">Bombora Seafood</a></strong> - Wollongong, New South Wales </li><li> <strong><a href="http://www.glutenfreeeatingdirectory.com.au/view.php?business=455">Zweefers Divine Cakes</a></strong> - Fairy Meadow (Wollongong), New South Wales </li></ul><br /><br /><div style="padding: 5px;"><iframe src="http://www.foodbuzz.com/widgets/vote/24996" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" allowtransparency="true" width="120" align="left" frameborder="0" height="60" scrolling="no"></iframe></div> <div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><img style="border: medium none ; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" alt="" src="http://img.zemanta.com/pixy.gif?x-id=0ad28663-8a27-4df5-bb2f-9560391dc6bd" /><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" defer="defer"></script></span></div>Vanessa Pike-Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986313509450021229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722918478017851200.post-12406170634871223162009-08-03T23:09:00.000-07:002009-10-03T07:48:11.575-07:00This weekend past I had the pleasure of trying the Empower Triple Choc Muffins that our friend Michael brought over for me to make with his daughter Siobhan who just loves baking and being helpful. When the muffins were cooking everyone was looking forward to sampling them, the aroma so heavenly we chanced burning our fingers to have a taste just moments from the oven. Delicious!<br /><br /><img alt="Triple-Choc-NIP.jpg" src="http://empowerfoods.com.au/images/products/Triple-Choc-NIP.jpg" width="232" height="595" /><br /><br />Today I decided to visit the website on the box ( http://www.empowerfoods.com.au ) and found a vast array of low carb and gluten free foods which I can see will be firm favourites.<br /><br /><blockquote> <table><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://empowerfoods.com.au/products/?product_id=6"><img src="http://empowerfoods.com.au/images/products/FibreX-Breakfast-Cereal.jpg" alt="" style="float: left;" border="0" /></a></td><td><a href="http://empowerfoods.com.au/products/?product_id=6">FibreX Breakfast Cereal</a><br /><p style="margin-top: 10px;"><em>Now there's more to a low carb breakfast than just bacon and eggs..</em></p></td></tr></tbody></table> <table><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://empowerfoods.com.au/products/?product_id=17"><img src="http://empowerfoods.com.au/images/products/Muffin-Magic-1-small.jpg" alt="" style="float: left;" border="0" /></a></td><td><a href="http://empowerfoods.com.au/products/?product_id=17">Gluten Free Muffin Magic Mix</a><br /><p style="margin-top: 10px;"><em>What’s so magical about Empower’s Muffin Magic Gluten Free Muffin Mix? In a word… VARIETY!</em></p></td></tr></tbody></table> <table><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://empowerfoods.com.au/products/?product_id=18"><img src="http://empowerfoods.com.au/images/products/Triple-Choc-small.jpg" alt="" style="float: left;" border="0" /></a></td><td><a href="http://empowerfoods.com.au/products/?product_id=18">Gluten Free Triple Choc Muffin Mix</a><br /><p style="margin-top: 10px;"><em>Finally, a rich, moist and truly decadent gluten free chocolate muffin the whole family can enjoy... </em></p></td></tr></tbody></table> <table><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://empowerfoods.com.au/products/?product_id=19"><img src="http://empowerfoods.com.au/images/products/Choc-Mud-Pack-small.jpg" alt="" style="float: left;" border="0" /></a></td><td><a href="http://empowerfoods.com.au/products/?product_id=19">Gluten Free Chocolate Mud Cake Mix</a><br /><p style="margin-top: 10px;"><em>Empower’s super indulgent gluten free chocolate mud cake is so amazingly rich and moist you won’t believe it is gluten free. </em></p></td></tr></tbody></table> <table><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://empowerfoods.com.au/products/?product_id=4"><img src="http://empowerfoods.com.au/images/products/Almond%20Innocence%20Cookie%20Mix.jpg" alt="" style="float: left;" border="0" /></a></td><td><a href="http://empowerfoods.com.au/products/?product_id=4">Almond Innocence Cookie Mix</a><br /><p style="margin-top: 10px;"><em>Your guilt free snack between meals…</em></p></td></tr></tbody></table> <table><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://empowerfoods.com.au/products/?product_id=5"><img src="http://empowerfoods.com.au/images/products/Chocolate%20Rush%20Muffin%20Mix.jpg" alt="" style="float: left;" border="0" /></a></td><td><a href="http://empowerfoods.com.au/products/?product_id=5">Chocolate Rush Muffin Mix</a><br /><p style="margin-top: 10px;"><em> For a lo-carb snack on the run…</em></p></td></tr></tbody></table> <table><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://empowerfoods.com.au/products/?product_id=7"><img src="http://empowerfoods.com.au/images/products/LC%20Tomato%20Sauce.jpg" alt="" style="float: left;" border="0" /></a></td><td><a href="http://empowerfoods.com.au/products/?product_id=7">LC Tomato Sauce</a><br /><p style="margin-top: 10px;"><em>A rich, home-style flavoured tomato sauce...without all the added sugar!</em></p></td></tr></tbody></table> <table><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://empowerfoods.com.au/products/?product_id=8"><img src="http://empowerfoods.com.au/images/products/LC%20Sweet%20&%20Sour%20Sauce.jpg" alt="" style="float: left;" border="0" /></a></td><td><a href="http://empowerfoods.com.au/products/?product_id=8">LC Sweet & Sour Sauce</a><br /><p style="margin-top: 10px;"><em>For those of us that crave something a little sweeter, LC Sweet & Sour Sauce is the perfect choice.</em></p></td></tr></tbody></table> <table><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://empowerfoods.com.au/products/?product_id=9"><img src="http://empowerfoods.com.au/images/products/LC%20Satay%20Sauce.jpg" alt="" style="float: left;" border="0" /></a></td><td><a href="http://empowerfoods.com.au/products/?product_id=9">LC Satay Sauce</a><br /><p style="margin-top: 10px;"><em>LC Satay Sauce adds a rich peanut flavour to all your favourite recipes.</em></p></td></tr></tbody></table> <table><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://empowerfoods.com.au/products/?product_id=22"><img src="http://empowerfoods.com.au/images/products/Dark.jpg" alt="" style="float: left;" border="0" /></a></td><td><a href="http://empowerfoods.com.au/products/?product_id=22">Premium Creamy Dark Chocolate</a><br /><p style="margin-top: 10px;"><em>A deliciously rich and creamy dark chocolate - high in antioxidants and sugar-free!</em></p></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://empowerfoods.com.au/products/?product_id=15"><img src="http://empowerfoods.com.au/images/products/Premium%20Creamy%20Milk%20Chocolate.jpg" alt="" style="float: left;" border="0" /></a></td><td><a href="http://empowerfoods.com.au/products/?product_id=15">Premium Creamy Milk Chocolate</a><br /><p style="margin-top: 10px;"><em>A beautifully creamy, Belgium-style chocolate that just melts in your mouth. Now that really is low carb living made TASTY!</em></p></td></tr></tbody></table> <table><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://empowerfoods.com.au/products/?product_id=16"><img src="http://empowerfoods.com.au/images/products/Golden%20Wholemeal%20Bakery%20Mix.jpg" alt="" style="float: left;" border="0" /></a></td><td><a href="http://empowerfoods.com.au/products/?product_id=16">Golden Wholemeal Lo-Carb Bakery Mix</a><br /><p style="margin-top: 10px;"><em>Who says you can't eat BREAD and PIZZA on a low carb diet?</em></p></td></tr></tbody></table> <table><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://empowerfoods.com.au/products/?product_id=20"><img src="http://empowerfoods.com.au/images/products/gfwrapsmall.jpg" alt="" style="float: left;" border="0" /></a></td><td><a href="http://empowerfoods.com.au/products/?product_id=20">Gluten Free Wraps</a><br /><p style="margin-top: 10px;">Ask anyone on a <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluten-free_diet" title="Gluten-free diet" rel="wikipedia">gluten free diet</a> what they miss the most, and chances are they will say “convenience...”</p></td></tr></tbody></table></blockquote>They also provide a mail order service and postage is free on orders over $50.<br /><br /><blockquote><h3>Empower Foods<br /> ABN 77 096 558 235</h3> <ul><li>65 Industrial Drive<br />Braeside Vic 3195, Vic 3195</li><li>ph: (03) 9588 0311</li><li>fax: (03) 9588 0821</li><li><br /><a href="mailto:info@empowerfoods.com.au" title="">Email us</a></li></ul></blockquote> <div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><img style="border: medium none ; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" alt="" src="http://img.zemanta.com/pixy.gif?x-id=9635d576-d2b6-404e-9fd6-5c9c79cd8ace" /><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" defer="defer"></script></span></div>Vanessa Pike-Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986313509450021229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722918478017851200.post-60522992786641274872009-07-30T17:23:00.000-07:002009-10-03T07:48:06.664-07:00Gluten Free FloursAlmond meal<br />Amaranth <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flour" title="Flour" rel="wikipedia"></a>flour<br />Arrowroot flour<br />Artichoke flour<br />Besan (<a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chickpea" title="Chickpea" rel="wikipedia">chickpea</a>) flour<br />Brown rice flour<br />Buckwheat flour<br />Channah (type of chickpea) flour<br />Coconut Flour (finely ground coconut meat)<br />Corn flour<br />Corn meal<br />Cottonseed flour<br />Dahl or <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dal_Station" title="Dal Station" rel="wikipedia">Dal</a> flour (Indian <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Split_pea" title="Split pea" rel="wikipedia">split peas</a> or <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bean" title="Bean" rel="wikipedia">beans</a> ground as flour)<br />Flaxseed meal (also known as liniseed meal)<br />Garbanzo meal (chickpea aka besan and gram)<br />Lentil flour<br />Maize (Corn)<br />Millet flour<br />Nut meal<br />Peanut flour<br />Quinoa flour<br />Semolina flour<br />Sunflower seed flour<br /><div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><img style="border: medium none ; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" alt="" src="http://img.zemanta.com/pixy.gif?x-id=944348eb-b638-40cd-b375-475fed78d7ae" /><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" defer="defer"></script></span></div>Vanessa Pike-Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986313509450021229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722918478017851200.post-58494319600433934742009-07-30T13:51:00.000-07:002009-10-03T07:48:11.581-07:00<a href="http://www.nuttelex.com.au/nuttelex-original/">Nuttelex</a><br /><strong>Ingredients:</strong> (all from <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetable" title="Vegetable" rel="wikipedia">vegetable</a> sources) Sunflower oil, Canola oil^, <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetable_fats_and_oils" title="Vegetable fats and oils" rel="wikipedia">vegetable oils</a>, water, salt, <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emulsion" title="Emulsion" rel="wikipedia">emulsifiers</a> (471, 322 <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunflower_oil" title="Sunflower oil" rel="wikipedia">sunflower</a> <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lecithin" title="Lecithin" rel="wikipedia">lecithin</a>), flavour, <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin" title="Vitamin" rel="wikipedia">vitamins</a> A, D2, E.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nuttelex.com.au/nuttelex-olive/">Nuttelex Olive</a><br /><strong>Ingredients:</strong> (all from vegetable sources) Vegetable oils 65% (21% <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olive_oil" title="Olive oil" rel="wikipedia">olive oil</a>), water, salt, emulsifiers (471, 322 sunflower lecithin), flavour, vitamins A, D2, E.<br /><br /><a href="http://mideastfood.about.com/od/dipsandsauces/r/tahinirecipe.htm">Tahini ( Sesame Seed Paste) </a><br />Ingredients: 5 parts Sesame seeds to 1 part oil<br /> <div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><img style="border: medium none ; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" alt="" src="http://img.zemanta.com/pixy.gif?x-id=9a494c6b-4d39-49a2-817b-2df9bf1f83d4" /><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" defer="defer"></script></span></div>Vanessa Pike-Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986313509450021229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722918478017851200.post-43560393197309459742009-07-05T02:50:00.000-07:002009-10-03T07:48:06.648-07:00Agave Syrup<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4LyIv26Os5k/SnlSCejGyKI/AAAAAAAAAJI/tTbdC0lkGUY/s1600-h/Agave-Syrup.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 65px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4LyIv26Os5k/SnlSCejGyKI/AAAAAAAAAJI/tTbdC0lkGUY/s200/Agave-Syrup.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366410633502181538" border="0" /></a><img alt="http://www.maretai.com.au/images/agave-nobackgd.jpg" src="http://www.maretai.com.au/images/agave-nobackgd.jpg" /><div class="falbum-recent"><div class="falbum-thumbnail">During my research for gluten free biscuits I came across a new ingredient which is perfect for people who are diabetic or on a low carb diet. I was lucky enough to try some Agave syrup over last weekend when Michael, Adrian and Siobhan visited and we baked some gluten-free muffins and enjoyed buckwheat pancakes with agave syrup. Yumm!<br /><br />Agave Syrup has been used by ancient cultures in central Mexico for thousands of years. This high-fructuose natural syrup is obtained from the sap in the hearts (piñas) of the agave or maguey (pronounced 'mah-gay') plant. The Agave plant shares a common habitat with many cacti, but it is not one itself. A natural plant fructose sweetener lower in calories than sugar or honey but 1.4 times sweeter. There are several brands in Australia including Natures Goodness (pictured). A wonderful sugar substitute that is low GI (GI count of 11)<br /><br />Brands available in Australia are:<br /><br /><ul><li><a href="http://www.maretai.com.au/agave_info.htm">Maretai Organic Agave Nectar</a> http://www.maretai.com.au/agave_info.htm<a href="http://www.maretai.com.au/agave_info.htm"></a></li><li><a href="http://www.naturesgoodness.com.au/Agave-Syrup-c-17/">Natures Goodness Agave Syrup</a> http://www.naturesgoodness.com.au/Agave-Syrup-c-17/<br /></li></ul></div></div><br /><div style="padding: 5px;"><iframe src="http://www.foodbuzz.com/widgets/vote/24996" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="120" align="left" frameborder="0" height="60">&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br /&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;</iframe></div>Vanessa Pike-Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986313509450021229noreply@blogger.com0