http://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/Gluten free information and advice for Coeliacs and people with food intolerancesen-EUMokoFeed10http://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/http://data5.blog.de/design/preview/d7/3c8a9b7da59212a02831b52ca56bf1_160x200.jpghttp://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2009/10/11/in-search-of-a-gluten-free-lager-7146521/tag:glutenfree.blog.co.uk,2009-10-11:/2009/10/11/in-search-of-a-gluten-free-lager-7146521/Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:01:16 +0200 <p>I am not a lager lout honest!<img src="/img/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif" alt=":D" class="middle" border="0"> When I was diagnosed with coeliac disease 6 years ago one of the things I missed was a cold lager on a hot day. At that time there was only one gluten free beer available in this country and that was Greens. I like their gluten free stout but their lager tasted more like a bitter.</p> <p>A couple of years ago I tried Hambletons Ales at a gluten free food fair but again these were a bitter type beer rather than a lager.</p> <p>Then last year at a gluten free presentation at the Finnish Embassy I had a gluten free lager from Finland which was the real McCoy but sadly that is not yet available in this country so my search resumed.</p> <p>In July this year we had the luck to come across Schnitzer Bräu a <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php?tpg=Gluten%20Free%20Beer&tsg=-&ID=1251&prodinfo=true&prodID=1251&ThisCode=AC-SCH001&showsg=Gluten%20Free%20Beer">gluten free Premium Pils</a> from Germany. Yes and it actually tastes like Pils and I was so impressed I ordered a case for my birthday. The importer also asked me if we could sell it on our website so I happily agreed. In addition to the gluten free Premium Pils they also do a <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php?tpg=Gluten%20Free%20Beer&tsg=-&ID=1252&prodinfo=true&prodID=1252&ThisCode=AC-SCH002&showsg=Gluten%20Free%20Beer">gluten free Pils with Lemon</a> which is lighter and more like a lager shandy. If you can't make up your mind then we can also do a <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php?tpg=Gluten%20Free%20Beer&tsg=-&ID=1253&prodinfo=true&prodID=1253&ThisCode=AC-SCH003&showsg=Gluten%20Free%20Beer">mixed case of gluten free lagers</a>. These beers are also wheat free and suitable for vegetarians and vegans. All gluten free Pils is only £39.95 for a case of 24 including delivery.</p> <p>More recently we have introduced <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php?tpg=Gluten%20Free%20Beer&tsg=-&ID=1254&prodinfo=true&prodID=1254&ThisCode=AC-AMB001&showsg=Gluten%20Free%20Beer">Ambar Celiacos gluten free lager</a> from Spain. This gluten free lager does contain barley malt but has been tested and contains less than 6ppm according to the National Centre For Technology and Food Safety in Spain.</p> <p>Now we can enjoy summer all year round!</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2009/10/11/in-search-of-a-gluten-free-lager-7146521/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>vegan-beerhambletons-gluten-free-beerorganic-beergluten-free-beerschnitzer-braugluten-free-premium-pilswheat-freeambar-celiacosgluten-free-lagergluten-freegreens-gluten-free-beercoeliac-diseasehttp://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2009/10/11/in-search-of-a-gluten-free-lager-7146521/#commentshttp://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2009/05/12/my-thoughts-on-coeliac-awareness-week-2009-pt-6101108/tag:glutenfree.blog.co.uk,2009-05-12:/2009/05/12/my-thoughts-on-coeliac-awareness-week-2009-pt-6101108/Tue, 12 May 2009 09:27:16 +0200 <p>The Cynical Coeliac</p> <p>Nearly 6 years since I was diagnosed with coeliac disease I find myself asking 'What's it all about?'</p> <p>I left teaching nearly 4 years ago to focus on my business. At that time I blindly used to shop in Tesco's every week without a thought as to where my food came from. Even in the last 4 years Tesco has continued to grow and we now have 7 stores in our town. Such growth is unsustainable, probably a quarter of shops in Worthing are now empty. All the hype recently surrounding 'Genius' bread recently has been fascinating - another mass produced loaf shipped at great expense all over the country with mixed results.</p> <p>I used to get gluten-free products on prescription every month. I am now a lot more aware of the effect of our diet on our health. Say that most cancers and other conditions such as heart disease and diabetes are caused by diet and can be cured by diet and most people think you are some kind of nutter, but doesn't it make sense when you think about it? And now there is talk of a coeliac vaccine or drugs that can apparently 'cure' the condition. We already know the cure, eat a healthy gluten free diet, what could be simpler than that? Because of our culture of eating too much highly processed food suddenly this becomes a minefield. As well as a change of diet in many cases (and mine included) what is needed is a shift in attitude. Look at the 'gluten free' products available on prescription - most are highly processed, especially those that contain 'codex' wheat starch. Many of these are just designed to replace the processed products we should be cutting out of our diet anyway, coeliac or not.</p> <p>Yesterday morning the Coeliac UK Awareness Week edition of EXG arrived in my inbox. As a diagnosed coeliac I feel that any charity that purports to represent me should be ensuring better awareness amongst doctors, educating dietitians so they can help their patients follow a healthy gluten free diet and helping caterers source good quality gluten free food so we can eat out safely.</p> <p>What do we get instead? </p> <p>Juvela and Glutafin peddling their highly processed prescription products (I know how much it costs to advertise in EXG and it ain't cheap!) - so who are they profiting from? </p> <p>A PR machine for Phil Vickery's cook book - there was an article in one of the tabloids last week where he was plugging his book with Fern Britton spouting on how a gluten free diet had helped her lose weight. Good work Phil, yes you may be exploiting any angle to promote your book but it doesn't help us coeliacs! </p> <p>The Black Farmer promoting his sausages - I noticed he's been spamming a lot of the groups on Facebook recently too. I was pleased to see Charlotte on the gluten free message board questioning the welfare of his pigs. I personally stopped eating supermarket meat many years ago.</p> <p>'Free for Tea' at Westminster and the Scottish Parliament. I went to one of these in Westminster a couple of years ago - very jolly it was too. A few MPs and reps from Coeliac UK drinking wine and eating gluten free canapés, not sure what it was all about really!</p> <p>So the way forward - shop local when you can, it's cheaper and better for the environment. There are plenty of delivery schemes if you can't get to your farmers market every week or month. It is simply not sustainable to keep shipping food all over the country. Why do we need to buy the Black Farmer's sausages in Sainsburys when a lot of butchers do their own if you take the trouble to look.</p> <p>I am currently re-evaluating my business, more to follow in the next few weeks. I welcome your comments and thoughts. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2009/05/12/my-thoughts-on-coeliac-awareness-week-2009-pt-6101108/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>black-farmerjuvelagluten-free-foodtescoawareness-weekcoeliac-ukgluten-free-sausagesphil-vickerygenius-gluten-free-breadglutafinsainsburygluten-free-cookbookshttp://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2009/05/12/my-thoughts-on-coeliac-awareness-week-2009-pt-6101108/#commentshttp://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2009/02/18/nut-free-or-not-it-is-enough-to-drive-you-nuts-5604204/tag:glutenfree.blog.co.uk,2009-02-18:/2009/02/18/nut-free-or-not-it-is-enough-to-drive-you-nuts-5604204/Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:21:14 +0100 <p><a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php?tpg=Confectionery&tsg=-&ID=954&prodinfo=true&prodID=954&ThisCode=PLA006&showsg=Confectionery" title="Plamil organic ginger chocolate"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/403/3246403_42bed1c3ce_s.jpg" alt="Plamil organic ginger chocolate" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a></p> <p>Plamil boldly proclaim on their website that their factory is now a 'no nut zone' - well good for them we are so fed up of this 'may contain' stuff - you can read their <a href="http://www.plamilfoods.co.uk/free-from.htm">nut free declaration </a> on their website. Accordingly we then marked their <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/suppliers-AtoZ.php?alpha=P&supplier=Plamil">dairy free chocolate</a> as 'nut free' on our website. So, not surprisingly, a customer with a nut allergy contacted us after having purchased a bar of their chocolate being very concerned that it said 'may contain traces of nuts' on the label. I then e-mailed Plamil with my concerns and this is their reply:</p> <blockquote><p>Dear Helen</p> <p>Thank you for your recent e-mail.</p> <p>The bar that your customer purchased was made after our factory went to a 'no nuts used here' factory, but as stated clearly on our website there may still be some products made whilst the labelling is changing. </p> <p>You may like to purchase from us directly therefore shortening the supply chain and getting the newer production, which would minimise problems like this for yourselves.</p> <p>Unfortunately in this instance we would not be able to fulfill your request of a refund of the £4.00 due to the statements we do make on our website.</p> <p>I note from your mail that you have labelled our products as 'nut free' as per the Anaphylaxis campaign guidelines the expression 'nut free' is one that they would not recommend being used for any products. So we have adhered to this by labelling bars with the 'no nuts used here' or from our 'no nut factory' which may be an alternative also for yourselves.</p></blockquote> <p>A cop out or what? And how irresponsible just to cut corners they are still using the old packaging. And what of the other allergens, can we be sure that they are really dairy free and suitable for vegans? We would like to hear your feedback (especially if you or a family member have a nut allergy). We are reconsidering whether we should stock their products and if we have a concensus we shall discontinue them.</p> <p>Thanks for sharing your opinions! </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2009/02/18/nut-free-or-not-it-is-enough-to-drive-you-nuts-5604204/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>gluten-freeorganic-chocolateplamilmay-contain-nutschocolatewheat-freedairy-freenut-freeveganhttp://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2009/02/18/nut-free-or-not-it-is-enough-to-drive-you-nuts-5604204/#commentshttp://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2008/11/04/gluten-free-twittering-4981156/tag:glutenfree.blog.co.uk,2008-11-04:/2008/11/04/gluten-free-twittering-4981156/Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:22:32 +0100 <p><a title="LAZ005" href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php?tpg=Bakery&tsg=Biscuits&ID=1170&prodinfo=true&prodID=1170&ThisCode=LAZ005&showsg=Bakery"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/387/2959387_36e6022fec_s.jpg" alt="LAZ005" hspace="5" vspace="5"></a>I had hoped to keep the blog up to date more often - the best laid plans of mice and men! However you can follow us on <a href="http://twitter.com/johnsonsdietary">Twitter</a>. We will keep you posted when new products are in, special offers and anything else we consider newsworthy! We have 3 new brands in this week: <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/suppliers-AtoZ.php?alpha=L&supplier=Lazy+Day+Foods">Lazy Day Foods</a> fabulous gluten free, wheat free and dairy free cakes and biscuits with no additives and preservatives. <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php?tpg=Bakery&tsg=Biscuits&ID=1168&prodinfo=true&prodID=1168&ThisCode=LAZ003&showsg=Bakery">Belgian Dark Chocolate Ginger Snaps</a>, <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php?tpg=Bakery&tsg=Cakes&ID=1166&prodinfo=true&prodID=1166&ThisCode=LAZ001&showsg=Bakery">Millionaires Shortbread</a> and <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php?tpg=Bakery&tsg=Biscuits&ID=1170&prodinfo=true&prodID=1170&ThisCode=LAZ005&showsg=Bakery">gluten free shortbread</a> plus a long awaited <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php?tpg=Bakery&tsg=Biscuits&ID=1184&prodinfo=true&prodID=1184&ThisCode=LAZ007&showsg=Bakery">gluten free savoury biscuit</a>. All are gluten free and dairy free and suitable for vegan diets too. <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/suppliers-AtoZ.php?alpha=L&supplier=Le+Pain+des+Fleurs">Organic gluten free crispbreads</a> from Le Pain des Fleurs (flower bread). In 3 varieties - buckwheat, chestnut and fair trade quinoa. <a href="100% corn pasta"></a><a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/suppliers-AtoZ.php?alpha=S&supplier=Sam+Mills">100% corn pasta</a> in 7 different shapes including Conchiliette (little pasta shells). Also the most delicious <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php?tpg=Oil&tsg=-&ID=1180&prodinfo=true&prodID=1180&ThisCode=SAM008&showsg=Oil">Extra Virgin Corn Oil</a>, we used this in the <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php?tpg=Flours%20and%20mixes&tsg=Mixes&ID=1131&prodinfo=true&prodID=1131&ThisCode=BRF002&showsg=Flours%20and%20mixes">Brazilian Flavours Pizza Base Mix</a> for a really fresh corn taste.</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2008/11/04/gluten-free-twittering-4981156/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>gluten-free-pastavegan-biscuitsdairy-freegluten-free-pizzacorn-pastaorganic-crispbreadgluten-freegluten-free-shortbreadwheat-freebrazilian-flavoursfair-trade-quinoatwitterhttp://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2008/11/04/gluten-free-twittering-4981156/#commentshttp://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2008/09/30/you-d-be-quackers-to-miss-this-4803121/tag:glutenfree.blog.co.uk,2008-09-30:/2008/09/30/you-d-be-quackers-to-miss-this-4803121/Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:56:39 +0200 <p><a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php?tpg=&tsg=&ID=1011&prodinfo=true&prodID=1011&ThisCode=FR-IFC039&showsg="><img src="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/images/products/FR-IFC039th.jpg" alt="" title="Duck with Ginger, Lime and Honey" align="right" vspace="12" hspace="4" class="keyline"></a><br> Sometimes there are not enough hours in the day, I love to cook but it is always great to have a stand-by in the freezer. Due to an unexpected event I unexpectedly had to cook dinner this evening. Not feeling in the mood I grabbed one of Sue's delicious <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php?tpg=&tsg=&ID=1011&prodinfo=true&prodID=1011&ThisCode=FR-IFC039&showsg=">Duck with Ginger, Lime and Honey</a>. Delicious sliced duck breast in a tangy sauce with slices of lime peel and ginger - took about 6 minutes from frozen in the microwave and served with a few slices of Glutabye's<br> <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php?tpg=Bakery&tsg=Bread&ID=920&prodinfo=true&prodID=920&ThisCode=GTB035&showsg=Bakery">Multigrain High Fibre Loaf</a> to soak up the sauce.</p> <p>Finished off with fresh strawberries (from Kent and so sweet), figs and yogurt for dessert. It is important when you are on a restricted diet to focus on what you can eat rather than what you can't............</p> <p>Duck with Ginger, Lime and Honey is made locally by the Intolerable Food Company and is on special offer at the moment, hurry because they are reducing their range. Blame Sue not me! </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2008/09/30/you-d-be-quackers-to-miss-this-4803121/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>duck-breastlocal-foodgluten-free-breadglutabyefrozen-ready-mealsintolerable-food-companydairy-freegluten-free-diethttp://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2008/09/30/you-d-be-quackers-to-miss-this-4803121/#commentshttp://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2008/08/08/beautiful-mind-foods-aunty-jee-s-curries-4560169/tag:glutenfree.blog.co.uk,2008-08-08:/2008/08/08/beautiful-mind-foods-aunty-jee-s-curries-4560169/Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:47:29 +0200 <strong>The Beautiful Mind Story</strong> <p>This story began in the rich green lands of Punjab India from where Aunty Jee&rsquo;s father migrated to Kenya in 1929. In 1947 Aunty Jee was born and in 1966 she emigrated with her family to London where she began a new life.  A year later Aunty Jee married her college sweetheart and in 1987 she opened her first restaurant - Aunty Jee&rsquo;s Curry Kitchen&trade; which became hugely popular. Her commitment to excellence in Indian cooking earned Aunty Jee® a highly regarded reputation and after 15 years of catering for the public Aunty Jee® realised that this was not enough and wanted everyone in the UK to share her love of cooking.</p> <p>In 2002 Aunty Jee founded Beautiful Mind Foods Ltd. On this platform she realised her dream of supplying a range of 100% vegetarian foods and snacks to a wider audience. Over 15 years of serving people inspired her to strive further for excellence perfecting current recipes and creating new ones. One could say old habits die hard, but this was not just a habit but a love affair of people and food.<br> </p> <p><br> Today Aunty Jee remains happily married and has four children. Managing a busy home life and even busier business has made Aunty Jee realise the importance of people and their time. Her wish is to see that every family, although very busy in today&rsquo;s world, takes the time to enjoy quality food together. One could say that this is her philosophy in life and her dream to provide something beautiful.<br>  <br> <strong>&ldquo;And let&rsquo;s not forget the most important ingredient, a touch of love from Aunty Jee."  </strong> <img src="http://gfx2.hotmail.com/mail/w3/pr01/emoticons/heart.gif" alt="" align="middle"><br> <br> <strong>Power to the independents!</strong></p> <p>Now Aunty Jee's curries are available to purchase online exclusively at <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php?tpg=Frozen%20Products&tsg=Curry&showsg=Frozen%20Products">Johnson's</a>.  Beautiful Mind Foods are also available in independent shops around the country - they do not supply the multiples. </p> <p>Read more about Aunty Jee and her products <a href="http://www.auntyjees.co.uk/index.php">here</a>.<a href="http://"></a></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2008/08/08/beautiful-mind-foods-aunty-jee-s-curries-4560169/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>bbc-good-food-showbeautiful-mind-foodsgluten-freevegetarian-curriesvegan-dietsegg-freedairy-freenut-freeaunty-jeeshttp://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2008/08/08/beautiful-mind-foods-aunty-jee-s-curries-4560169/#commentshttp://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2008/08/01/thin-and-crispy-gluten-free-pizza-4529184/tag:glutenfree.blog.co.uk,2008-08-01:/2008/08/01/thin-and-crispy-gluten-free-pizza-4529184/Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:38:15 +0200 <p><a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php?tpg=Flours%20and%20mixes&tsg=Mixes&ID=1131&prodinfo=true&prodID=1131&ThisCode=BRF002&showsg=Flours%20and%20mixes" title="Brazilian Flavours Pizza Baxe Mix"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/532/2701532_679e807380_t.jpg" alt="Brazilian Flavours Pizza Baxe Mix" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a> Yes really! Thanks to the new <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php?tpg=Flours%20and%20mixes&tsg=Mixes&ID=1131&prodinfo=true&prodID=1131&ThisCode=BRF002&showsg=Flours%20and%20mixes">Pizza Base Mix</a> from Brazilian Flavours. This mix was developed by Isabel Gordon in conjunction with Salvos Italian Restaurant in Leeds. We tried it for the first time last week, it was really easy to mix and what's more it stayed in one piece when we rolled it out. You can then pop it straight in the oven, no need to leave it to rise, for about 20 mins then add your topping and cook for another 5 minutes. We added an egg, but if you have an allergy to eggs you can always use the <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php?tpg=Flours%20and%20mixes&tsg=Baking%20Accessories&ID=876&prodinfo=true&prodID=876&ThisCode=ORG034&showsg=Flours%20and%20mixes">Orgran Natural Egg Replacer</a></p> <p>For our topping we used <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php?tpg=Sauces&tsg=Pasta%20Sauces&ID=263&prodinfo=true&prodID=263&ThisCode=MFU022&showsg=Sauces">Meridian Organic Tomato and Herb Pasta Sauce</a>, a few olives, sliced tomato and grated cheese. Of course if you wanted to spice things up a bit you could use the <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php?tpg=Sauces&tsg=Pasta%20Sauces&ID=266&prodinfo=true&prodID=266&ThisCode=MFU025&showsg=Sauces">Chilli Sauce</a> instead!</p> <p>Come and see us demonstrate how easy it is to use - and have a taste! Our open day is this Sunday (3rd August) 12-3pm with the cookery demo at 1pm. See you there!</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2008/08/01/thin-and-crispy-gluten-free-pizza-4529184/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>dairy-freewheat-freegluten-free-foodgluten-free-pizzaegg-freebrazilian-flavourshttp://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2008/08/01/thin-and-crispy-gluten-free-pizza-4529184/#commentshttp://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2008/05/30/honeybuns-minis-have-arrived-4246768/tag:glutenfree.blog.co.uk,2008-05-30:/2008/05/30/honeybuns-minis-have-arrived-4246768/Fri, 30 May 2008 12:52:26 +0200 <p><a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php?tpg=Frozen%20Products&tsg=Cakes&ID=1118&prodinfo=true&prodID=1118&ThisCode=FR-HBC012&showsg=Frozen%20Products" title="MINIBreak_000"><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/992/2559992_053d2b91cf_s.jpg" alt="MINIBreak_000" vspace="5" hspace="5" align="left"></a></p> <p>Honeybuns Minis have arrived, 2 of them are gluten free - the Heathcliffe Chocolate and Orange Brownie and the Coppice Cake.</p> <p>The chocolate in the Heathcliffe Brownie packs a mighty cocoa punch. Best suited to those who adore a dark intense chocolate. There is a very subtle hint of orange too, with a pure West Indian orange oil for a natural flavour.</p> <p><a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php?tpg=Frozen%20Products&tsg=Cakes&ID=612&prodinfo=true&prodID=612&ThisCode=FR-HBC007&showsg=Frozen%20Products"><img src="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/images/products/FR-HBC007" alt="Honeybuns gluten and wheat free cakes from Johnsons Dietary Provisions" width="120" height="120" align="right"></a>The unusual Coppice Cake is not too sweet owing to the ground hazelnuts and tart cranberries that make up most of the mix. The dark chocolate buttons are stirred in at the last minute to prevent them from melting. It is based on a German hazelnut torte recipe.</p> <p><a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php?tpg=Frozen%20Products&tsg=Cakes&ID=612&prodinfo=true&prodID=612&ThisCode=FR-HBC007&showsg=Frozen%20Products">Go ahead and treat yourself TODAY!</a> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2008/05/30/honeybuns-minis-have-arrived-4246768/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>honeybunsgluten-free-cakegluten-free-foodgluten-free-diethttp://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2008/05/30/honeybuns-minis-have-arrived-4246768/#commentshttp://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2008/03/02/the-natural-trade-show-brighton-3807203/tag:glutenfree.blog.co.uk,2008-03-02:/2008/03/02/the-natural-trade-show-brighton-3807203/Sun, 02 Mar 2008 20:41:45 +0100 <p>I have just returned from exhibiting at the Natural Trade Show in Brighton, the first time we have had a stand there. Well what an eye-opener into the 'Health' Trade!  Just as we get fed up of hearing 'are your products available in the supermarkets?' at consumer shows, today it was 'can we get your products from the wholesalers?'.  Just as a very large percentage of the retail outlet is controlled by a few supermarkets, so is the health trade by about 5 wholesalers. I would like to point out we are a wholesaler but we are independent. Interestingly, many independent health shop owners say that their coeliac customers are fed up of Trufree - and incidentally many of their products are full of hydrogenated fat and not at all nice to boot! This is due to a lack of specialist knowledge on the part of the 'health food' wholesalers. It would appear that their attitude is 'as long as it's gluten-free, we'll stock it' with no consideration about the quality of the products and whether we would actually want to eat it. In the catalogue of one of the health food wholesalers (who shall remain nameless) it even had rye flour listed as 'gluten free'. Not very helpful for small retailers who are trying to expand their gluten-free range.</p> <p>Thank goodness help is at hand now! Helen Pengelly, who is a coeliac herself, at <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/">Johnson's Dietary Provisions</a>, has personally selected all their products for their quality and taste and in response to customers' requests. And unlike other wholesalers there is no minimum order. We understand that it can be difficult with gluten-free products as they are necessarily more expensive so customers will be reluctant to try new products. We will let you try a few products in a mixed case so you can see which products sell before you order a full case.</p> <p>Next month, if you are an independent retailer, you will be able to register for online ordering via our website. Please contact us if you would like us to keep you informed. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2008/03/02/the-natural-trade-show-brighton-3807203/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>gluten-free-wholesalehealth-shopshttp://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2008/03/02/the-natural-trade-show-brighton-3807203/#commentshttp://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2008/02/25/going_from_strength_to_strength~3779385/tag:glutenfree.blog.co.uk,2008-02-25:/2008/02/25/going_from_strength_to_strength~3779385/Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:18:06 +0100 <p>With the growing demand for free-from foods such as <strong>gluten free bread</strong>, <strong>wheat free flour</strong>, <strong>dairy free cakes</strong> and the such like, it is no wonder that (some) of the bigger supermarkets are slowly catching on.</p> <p>But it is not enough to simply jump on a 'bandwagon' in this knee-jerk reaction. Consumers are now aware of the growing number of quality food manufacturers catering for people with food allergies and intolerances. In fact, some of these products are so good that even people without food intolerances are buying them!</p> <p><img src="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/images/products/FR-LEE001th" alt="Gluten Free Falafel Balls" title="" align="left" width="110" height="110" hspace="4" border="1">I attended on open day at <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com"><strong>Johnsons Dietary Provisions</strong></a> over the weekend, and made the most of the free tasters on offer. Being a big lover of mediterranean cuisine, I headed straight for the <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php?tpg=Frozen%20Products&tsg=Middle%20Eastern%20Dishes&ID=1049&prodinfo=true&prodID=1049&ThisCode=FR-LEE002&showsg=Frozen%20Products">Humous</a>, followed by the delightful <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php?tpg=Frozen%20Products&tsg=Middle%20Eastern%20Dishes&ID=1048&prodinfo=true&prodID=1048&ThisCode=FR-LEE001&showsg=Frozen%20Products">Falafel Balls</a> and <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php?tpg=Frozen%20Products&tsg=Middle%20Eastern%20Dishes&ID=1057&prodinfo=true&prodID=1057&ThisCode=FR-LEE010&showsg=Frozen%20Products">Cous Cous</a> on offer from <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/suppliers-AtoZ.php?alpha=L&supplier=Leeoras+Gourmet+Kitchen">Leeora's Gourmet Kitchen</a>. Not only would I have not known that these were 'free-from' foods had I not been told so, but the flavour and texture were second to none. I'm definitely a convert.</p> <p><img src="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/images/products/PRO026th" alt="Gluten free brioches from Proceli" title="" align="right" width="110" height="110" hspace="4" border="1">My biggest surprise though was the flavour and quality of the many different styles of bread available. I have always preferred continental breads such as <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php?tpg=Bakery&tsg=Viennoiserie&ID=311&prodinfo=true&prodID=311&ThisCode=PRO008&showsg=Bakery">brioch</a>, <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php?tpg=Bakery&tsg=Bread&ID=309&prodinfo=true&prodID=309&ThisCode=PRO006&showsg=Bakery">ciabatta</a>, and the omni-present <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php?tpg=Bakery&tsg=Baguettes&ID=316&prodinfo=true&prodID=316&ThisCode=PRO013&showsg=Bakery">french stick</a>, but gluten free? Surely they can't taste as good? Well think again! <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/suppliers-AtoZ.php?alpha=P&supplier=Proceli">Proceli</a> are an artisan bakery originating in Terrassa, near Barcelona, and the quality of their bakery is certainly reflected in the taste of their products. They even produce their own <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php?tpg=Flours%20and%20mixes&tsg=Flours&ID=983&prodinfo=true&prodID=983&ThisCode=PRO039&showsg=Flours%20and%20mixes">gluten free flour</a> so I can bake it at home too - though I doubt my efforts will be to their exacting standards ;-)</p> <p>My advice? Go ahead and give them a go, even if you do not suffer from Coeliac's disease or other food intolerances. The more of these quality products that we can see on the shelves, the better. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2008/02/25/going_from_strength_to_strength~3779385/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>procelileeoras-gourmet-kitchenhttp://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2008/02/25/going_from_strength_to_strength~3779385/#commentshttp://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2008/02/19/open_day_at_johnson_s_dietary_provisions~3751153/tag:glutenfree.blog.co.uk,2008-02-19:/2008/02/19/open_day_at_johnson_s_dietary_provisions~3751153/Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:49:58 +0100 <p>Come along to our next open day. Eddie from Leeora's will be sampling his delicious Middle-Eastern dishes, they are all gluten and dairy free and suitable for vegans. The Sussex Larder will also be there sampling their wonderful sausages and pastry products - all gluten free! So if you are veggie, vegan or confirmed carnivore there is something for you!</p> <p>See the <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/news.htm">Gluten Free News & Events</a> page for further information. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2008/02/19/open_day_at_johnson_s_dietary_provisions~3751153/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2008/02/19/open_day_at_johnson_s_dietary_provisions~3751153/#commentshttp://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2007/10/15/gluten_free_lasagne_that_is_also_free_fr~3142069/tag:glutenfree.blog.co.uk,2007-10-15:/2007/10/15/gluten_free_lasagne_that_is_also_free_fr~3142069/Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:44:11 +0200 <p><a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php?tpg=Frozen%20Products&tsg=Pasta%20Dishes&ID=929&prodinfo=true&prodID=929&ThisCode=FR-COE001&showsg=Frozen%20Products" title="Gluten free lasagne"><img src="http://data3.blog.de/media/124/2065124_0a0e0e1af0_s.jpg" alt="Gluten free lasagne" vspace="5" hspace="5"></a></p> <p>Which one of these frozen ready-made lasagnes would you rather eat?</p> <p>1. Bolognese sauce (38%) [tomato, minced beef (15%), water, onion, tomato puree, carrot, celery, modified maize starch, nutmeg, salt, vinegar, pepper, oregano], bechamel sauce (38%) [milk, butter, maize flour, modified maize starch, salt, pepper, nutmeg], non-wheat pasta (21%) [water, maize starch, rice flour, egg white, whole egg, potato starch, stabiliser (modified cellulose), salt], cheddar cheese (3%). (Minimum meat content 15%) </p> <p>2. British beef mince, gluten & wheat free lasagne sheets, onion, tomatoes, peppers, garlic, mushrooms, gluten & wheat free flour, cheese, butter, milk, seasoning, herbs.</p> <p>The first is the list of ingredients in a mass-produced gluten-free lasagne meal that is available from supermarkets and inferior online stores. The second is the list of ingredients from Coeliac's Foodstore's home-made gluten-free lasagne. I'm sorry we cannot tell you the exact percentage of beef in it but Karen Brewer makes all her meals by hand and does not have portion control! Karen's husband and children are all coeliacs so due to her frustration at not being able to find good quality meals she started making fresh meals to order for her local group in Surrey earlier this year. She now supplies home-made cakes to several National Trust properties in the Surrey and Sussex area too.<br> Karen's meals are also available in the <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php?tpg=Frozen%20Products&tsg=Pasta%20Dishes&showsg=Frozen%20Products">Frozen Section </a> of our online store. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2007/10/15/gluten_free_lasagne_that_is_also_free_fr~3142069/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2007/10/15/gluten_free_lasagne_that_is_also_free_fr~3142069/#commentshttp://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2007/09/21/extending_the_hand_that_feeds_you~3015938/tag:glutenfree.blog.co.uk,2007-09-21:/2007/09/21/extending_the_hand_that_feeds_you~3015938/Fri, 21 Sep 2007 08:48:48 +0200 <p><img src="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/images/globe1wht.jpg" alt="Gluten Free Foods in Europe" align="left" vspace="16">Due to high demand, <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/">Johnsons Dietary Provisions</a> have extended their delivery area to include many European countries - from Austria to Slovenia, Latvia to Poland, and many more.</p> <p>This expansion was initiated due to the frequent requests from ex-Pats and Brits living abroad. It can be difficult enough finding free-from foods as it is, but imagine trying to do it in another country where the first language may as well be double-dutch to you. Just what is the Hungarian for '<a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/products.php?sort=&order=&showGroup=&showonly=GF&page=1">Gluten Free</a>' ?</p> <p>Although Johnsons have always been happy to deliver to other countries by request, this is now a standard part of their delivery service which makes it much easier for customers to use. Deliveries to other countries are still available upon request.</p> <p>I doubt they will be selling coals to Newcastle, but it certainly could be a case of selling <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php?tpg=Farmo&tsg=Pasta&showsg=Farmo">gluten-free pasta</a> to Italy or <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php?tpg=Bakery&tsg=Baguettes&showsg=Bakery">wheat-free baguettes</a> to France! </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2007/09/21/extending_the_hand_that_feeds_you~3015938/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>coeliacgluten-free-dietgluten-free-foodwheat-freegluten-freehttp://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2007/09/21/extending_the_hand_that_feeds_you~3015938/#commentshttp://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2007/08/28/tescopoly_every_little_hurts~2883474/tag:glutenfree.blog.co.uk,2007-08-28:/2007/08/28/tescopoly_every_little_hurts~2883474/Tue, 28 Aug 2007 12:43:33 +0200 <p>Tesco now controls 30% of the UK grocery market - scary stuff! If you have a club card they have details of all your shopping habits and for what, a few points! One of my suppliers recently pulled out of Tesco because they wanted him to halve his prices. Continue to shop at supermarkets and you will eventually reduce choice for everyone!</p> <p>You can read here the damage that supermarkets are causing to the environment, the economy and not least our local communities and small businesses. E-mail the competition commission who are currently investigating the grocery market.</p> <p><a href="http://www.tescopoly.org.uk/">http://www.tescopoly.org.uk/</a></p> <p>And here's one that's right on our doorstep, protestors are campaigning against the destruction of ancient woodlands in Titnore Lane to extend the housing estate and convert the local Tesco into a hypermarket.</p> <p><a href="http://www.protectourwoodland.co.uk/">http://www.protectourwoodland.co.uk/</a></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2007/08/28/tescopoly_every_little_hurts~2883474/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2007/08/28/tescopoly_every_little_hurts~2883474/#commentshttp://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2007/08/12/farmo_gluten_free_products_have_landed~2795687/tag:glutenfree.blog.co.uk,2007-08-12:/2007/08/12/farmo_gluten_free_products_have_landed~2795687/Sun, 12 Aug 2007 14:10:21 +0200 <p><img src="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/images/farmo-logo1sm.gif" alt="Farmo Gluten Free Foods" title=""><br><br><a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/"><strong>Johnson's Dietary Provisions</strong></a> have done it again. They were the first UK suppliers to introduce the premium GlutaBye range of wheat and gluten free products from France.</p> <p>Now they have introduced the <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php?tpg=Farmo&tsg=Biscuits&showsg=Farmo">Farmo</a> range of quality gluten free products from Italy for the first time in the UK. Even better still, you can get 20% off all Farmo and Eskal products by visiting the <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/news.htm">New Product Launch</a> at their Sussex-based shop on 18th August! </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2007/08/12/farmo_gluten_free_products_have_landed~2795687/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>gluten-free-dietcoeliac-diseasewheat-freegluten-freegluten-free-foodcoeliachttp://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2007/08/12/farmo_gluten_free_products_have_landed~2795687/#commentshttp://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2007/08/03/about_coeliac_disease~2751692/tag:glutenfree.blog.co.uk,2007-08-03:/2007/08/03/about_coeliac_disease~2751692/Fri, 03 Aug 2007 21:24:02 +0200 <p><a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?About-Coeliac-Disease&id=673494"><img src="http://EzineArticles.com/featured/images/blue/blue2.gif" alt="Jeff Talbot, EzineArticles.com Platinum Author" align="right"></a>Although coeliac disease can be diagnosed at a very early age, it is often diagnosed in babies after weaning, but symptoms are all too often so subtle that the conditions can go undiagnosed for many years. Coeliac disease can affect a person at any age.</p> <p>Coeliac disease is a condition affecting the bowel (small intestine), and is a lifelong affliction. Gluten, which is contained in wheat, barley, and rye, causes the immune system to produce antibodies that attack the lining of the bowl. This in turn affect a coeliac’s ability to absorb the vitamins and nutrients of the food they eat. </p> <p>Coeliac disease is a very often mis-understood and under-diagnosed condition. With the correct diet the symptoms can be totally reversed. A <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com"><strong>gluten free diet</strong></a> can still be full of flavour! </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2007/08/03/about_coeliac_disease~2751692/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>coeliac-diseasewheat-freecoeliacgluten-freegluten-free-dietgluten-free-foodhealthhttp://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2007/08/03/about_coeliac_disease~2751692/#commentshttp://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2007/08/03/title~2749226/tag:glutenfree.blog.co.uk,2007-08-03:/2007/08/03/title~2749226/Fri, 03 Aug 2007 13:34:46 +0200 <p>I was just looking at the blog and website of a well-known 'health' store - yet they stock gluten free diet products from Trufree that contain hydrogenated fat. Trufree have merged with other gluten-free food manufacturers such as Dietary Specials recently, this can only reduce choice of gluten free diet products in the long run. Therefore we will not stock products from such companies, preferring family-run businesses and smaller or more ethical producers. We also have lots of locally made food too, e.g. The Sussex Larder in Hailsham, The Intolerable Food Co in Sheffield Park, The Raw Chocolate Co in Henfield, <img src="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/images/products/RAW001th.jpg" alt="gluten free chocolate: raw chocolate company" align="right" hspace="6"> Bookham Cheese and Pasta from Henfield, Robin Getz from Partridge Green and Iced Gem Cakes from Brighton.</p> <p>We are also talking to several others including a company in Hove that makes delicious gluten-free desserts and, unlike some frozen desserts that come from Italy, these are only made from natural ingredients with no additives and preservatives. We are also hoping to start stocking Gold Award winning organic gluten-free sausages too. Go Sussex!</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2007/08/03/title~2749226/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>gluten-freegluten-free-dietgluten-free-foodhttp://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2007/08/03/title~2749226/#commentshttp://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2007/08/02/vote_for_allergy_free_food~2745905/tag:glutenfree.blog.co.uk,2007-08-02:/2007/08/02/vote_for_allergy_free_food~2745905/Thu, 02 Aug 2007 20:19:20 +0200 <p><img src="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/images/gary-rhodes.jpg" alt="Gary Rhodes: UKTV Food Heroes: Vote for Johnsons Dietary Provisions - Allergy Free Foods" align="right">Once again, Gary Rhodes is championing 'Local Hero' on behalf of UKTV Food. He is scouring the country looking for food specialists up and down the UK.</p> <p>Now is your chance to help put allergy-free foods well and truly on the map. <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/"><strong>Johnson's Dietary Provisions</strong></a> are proud of their range of food and drinks specially selected for coeliacs and people with a range of food intolerances. Whether you are looking for <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/products.php?sort=&order=&showGroup=&showonly=GF&page=1">gluten free</a>, <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/products.php?sort=&order=&showGroup=&showonly=WF&page=1">wheat free</a>, <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/products.php?sort=&order=&showGroup=&showonly=DF&page=1">dairy free</a>, <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/products.php?sort=&order=&showGroup=&showonly=LF&page=1">lactose free</a>, <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/products.php?sort=&order=&showGroup=&showonly=EF&page=1">egg free</a>, <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/products.php?sort=&order=&showGroup=&showonly=NF&page=1">nut free</a>, <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/products.php?sort=&order=&showGroup=&showonly=SF&page=1">soy free</a>, <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/products.php?sort=&order=&showGroup=&showonly=YF&page=1">yeast free</a>, <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/products.php?sort=&order=&showGroup=&showonly=VE&page=1">vegetarian</a> or <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/products.php?sort=&order=&showGroup=&showonly=ORG&page=1">organic</a> products, we are confident that we have something for you.</p> <p>Come and see us in our Sussex-based shop, or order from the comfort of your own home in our user-friendly <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php">Online Store</a>. Better still, once you have visited us, take a moment to <a href="http://uktv.co.uk/food/localfoodhero/outlet/oID/8751"><strong>vote for Johnsons Dietary Provisions</strong></a> on the UKTV Food site to help put allergy-free foods in the spotlight. It will only take a moment and it will make you feel all warm and gooey inside. What's more, if you vote, you have the chance to win a <a href="http://uktv.co.uk/food/item/aid/585785">luxury food hamper</a> care of <a href="http://uktv.co.uk/food/homepage/sid/566">UKTV Food</a>! </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2007/08/02/vote_for_allergy_free_food~2745905/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>coeliacgluten-freegary-rhodesgluten-free-dietgluten-free-fooduktv-foodhealthhttp://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2007/08/02/vote_for_allergy_free_food~2745905/#commentshttp://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2007/07/28/dites_bonjour_a_glutabye~2714742/tag:glutenfree.blog.co.uk,2007-07-28:/2007/07/28/dites_bonjour_a_glutabye~2714742/Sat, 28 Jul 2007 07:17:44 +0200 <p><img src="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/images/glutabye1sm.jpg" alt="Glutabye Gluten Free Food" align="right"><strong>GlutaBye</strong> premium wheat and <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/products.php?sort=&order=&showGroup=&showonly=GF&page=1"><strong>gluten free</strong></a> products are now available for the first time in the UK! Just one of the latest additions to the range of gluten free products offered by <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com"><strong>Johnsons Dietary Provisions</strong></a>.</p> <p><strong>Johnsons Dietary Provisions</strong> specialise in providing allergy free food and drinks for coeliacs and other special dietary needs. Their extensive range includes gluten free, wheat free, dairy free, nut free, soy free, yeast free, lactose free, vegetarian and vegan products.</p> <p>Visit the <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php"><strong>Online Store</strong></a> today for some great <a href="http://www.glutenfreecatering.com/store/browse.php?show=special"><strong>special offers</strong></a>.</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2007/07/28/dites_bonjour_a_glutabye~2714742/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>gluten-freecoeliacgluten-free-dietgluten-free-foodhttp://glutenfree.blog.co.uk/2007/07/28/dites_bonjour_a_glutabye~2714742/#comments