The recall last week of some 'Whole Hearted Roasted Monkey Nuts' by Booths because the packaging did not declare 'peanuts' on the label has unleashed the usual storm of 'how absurd can we get' comments... But actually, quite unjustifiable... However, since both Alex Gazzola …
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The challenges of freefrom catering
All those restaurants who are already seriously nervous about the new 2014 allergy declarations will have been sent into a blue funk by the fate of Jamie's Italian in Portsmouth. They have just pleaded guilty to 'selling food not of the nature and quality demanded by the …
The FreeFrom Food Awards – the party!
Well, it all happened – indeed it all went off with a great swing – buffet included, as you can see. A touch chaotic with Marble Mo-winning Lemon coconut ices nestling up to the award-winning tamari and two of the four award-winning-gluten-free pastas, but very much enjoyed by …
Getting ready for the FreeFrom Food Awards party…
If you have noticed a dearth of blogs over the last couple of weeks, it is, I am afraid, down to the FreeFrom Food Awards presentation party which happens next Tuesday evening. Not only have the awards grown like topsy over the last couple of years, but so has the …
Egg-free, gluten-free, dairy-free apple cake for Easter Sunday!
Those on egg-free diets have a really frustrating time. Because there are relatively few of them (nowhere near as many as are on gluten or dairy-free diets), they tend to get sidelined, both in terms of recipes and 'made' products. So, with the prospect of a nice Easter …