It is so long since I have blogged that I have almost forgotten what the blog looks like... All down to the 'clear up' after the very successful FreeFrom Food Awards party and presentation on the 17th (see here for the winners and here for Alex's usual witty report on the party). …
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Lactic acid
In a recent blog bemoaning the failure of wine makers to include allergens in the labeling on the bottles, Ruth at What Allergy? said that she had had a bad reaction (eczema – hard, liquid filled lumps which itched until scratched – on her eye lids, cheeks, forhead and across …
Nettles, nettle soup, nettle soufflé, juicing nettles, nettle tea…
The early spring weather has brought on the nettle crop a treat – to the frustration of gardeners, but the delight of foragers. Not, I must admit, that I have done much foraging – although some of the delicate young leaves on Hampstead Heath yesterday evening did look quite …
Allergy versus intolerance – again…
Today's excellent coverage of 'freefrom food' – a fab, in depth investigation on Radio 4's Food Programme (you can 'listen again' or download a podcast here) and a short item on BBC 1's Breakfast this morning – were, on the whole, pretty balanced, but they have caused the usual …
FreeFrom Food Awards media saturation!!!
Just in case anyone has not picked up on it from any other source...... Freefrom food and the FreeFrom Food Awards will feature both in Radio 4's Food Programme on Sunday (18th) at 12.30pm, repeated on Monday (19th) at 3.30pm and..... on BBC 1's Breakfast on Monday (19th) at …