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Lose Weight Whilst You Sleep In A Cooler Bedroom

It sounds too good to be true, but read this article from the New York Times.

July 22, 2014 Posted by | Food, Health | | Leave a comment

A Marks And Spencer Gluten-Free Baguette

This was my lunch today.

A Marks And Spencer Gluten-Free Baguette

A Marks And Spencer Gluten-Free Baguette

The baguette was from Marks and Spencer and was just warmed through in the oven, before filling with bacon.

I can’t remember, when I last had a baguette that was this acceptable. If it looks small, it’s because there was another bit, that I’d already eaten before the photo was taken.

This new Marks and Spencer’s product certainly makes it easier to cope with a visitor, who needs gluten-free food.

July 21, 2014 Posted by | Food | , , | 2 Comments

Do These Strawberries Have Truck Or Rail Miles?

I was surprised that these strawberries were on sale in Sainsbury’s near me in London.

Do These Strawberries Have Truck Or Rail Miles?

Do These Strawberries Have Truck Or Rail Miles?

I just wonder whether they came down from Scotland by truck or by train. Supermarket groups and other retailers are increasingly using trains. There’s an article here, which describes some developments in recent years, including how Tesco bring in fruit from Spain by train.

July 19, 2014 Posted by | Food, Transport/Travel | , | Leave a comment

The Versatile Potato

I bought a pack of Marks and Spencer’s gluten-free cheese crackers today.

Here’s the front and back of the packet.

The back with the ingredients is interesting as it says they are a potato based snack with Gouda cheese.

July 19, 2014 Posted by | Food | , , | Leave a comment

The Second-Best Sandwich I’ve Ever Made

These pictures show the gluten-free salt-beef sandwich I’ve just made using Marks and Spenver’s brown, seeded gluten-free loaf, some slices of salt beef and a tomato.

It is not the best sandwich I’ve ever made. I made that a few minutes earlier and it was so good, I just had to make another.

This gluten-fee loaf is really the best, I’ve ever tasted and it makes superb toast too!

July 19, 2014 Posted by | Food | , , | Leave a comment

Fish Market Restaurant, Reykjavik

I went here for dinner, as I really didn’t think I could stand the hotel food.

They had a gluten-free menu and I had some excellent lamb.

But why was it served on a plate like a piece of guttering?

Incidentally, the restaurant had whale on the gluten-free menu. I didn’t partake!

One thing that can be said for Rejkjavik is that there is no problem finding a restaurant if you’re coeliac

July 14, 2014 Posted by | Food | , , | Leave a comment

Would The RSPB Have Approved My Supper?

I had a good supper in a restaurant called Tapas House, by the harbour in Reykjavik.

The starter was smoked guillemot, which was followed by fish. There was no problems about it all being gluten-free

July 11, 2014 Posted by | Food, Transport/Travel | , | Leave a comment

Free’d Crispbread And Tiptree Marmelade

I used to eat a lot of Ryvita with a decent marmalade spread on it. So today, I tried some Tiptree Marmalade on some Free’d crispbread.

Free'd Crispbread And Tiptree Marmelade

Free’d Crispbread And Tiptree Marmelade

It was very nice, but it was just a little bit messy! So it should probably be eaten with a serviette handy!

July 9, 2014 Posted by | Food | | 4 Comments

Every Home Should Have One!

A few months ago, I bought a Le Creuset shallow casserole.

I use it all the time and last night, I used it to cook a chilli con carne.

It just seems to be the right size and shape for a double portion of everything.

The only problem, is that at times, it can be a devil to clean.

July 9, 2014 Posted by | Food | | Leave a comment

Two London Products

At the Allergy Show, I found two good gluten-free products; Glamour Puds and Free’d crispbread.

Both are new London companies.

Does this say that it is easier to start a business in London or there is more demand in London for gluten-free products, because of a possible large number of people going gluten-free for lifestyle rather than health reasons?

July 9, 2014 Posted by | Food | | Leave a comment