I had just finished my post on trusting to your instincts in the kitchen when I realised that it was not only in the kitchen that you needed to have the courage of your convictions. In dealing with your own health, especially if your symptoms or condition are somewhat out of the ordinary, you may …
Having the courage of your culinary convictions
I have just finished the recipes for Diabetic Cooking for One or Two (due to be published later this year by Grub Street) and it struck me yet again how important it was that those who wished to enjoy the experience of cooking took all their courage in both hands – and experimented! This does …
Mercury in Pandemrix flu vaccine
If you are thinking of getting a flu vaccine for yourself or your child you should check Micki’s Rose’s blog warning…
When is a nut not a nut?….
I was just reading a Q&A on Alisa Fleming’s excellent Go Dairy Free site. The question was: We recently found out our son has multiple food allergies, including tree nuts and dairy. A lot of the coconut products say “contains tree nuts.” Are these products safe for our son, or should we avoid them? Alisa …
Spring cleaning for the FreeFrom Food Awards
Please excuse me if I have a little crow…. I have just completed what turned into a 30 year project! Well, maybe ‘project’ is pushing it slightly, although I have been meaning to do it for 30 years – but you know how it is… When we moved into this house, a long time ago, …
Poop Tales
Although I am writing this on a Sunday morning, I trust that you will not actually read it until after you have enjoyed your Sunday lunch… But although your initial reaction may be – ‘ugh, gross…’ – I do suggest that you read on! It was, of course, John Scott, the parasite expert and ultimate …